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Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading, Step 2)
Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading, Step 2)
Author: Martha Brenner, Donald Cook (Illustrator)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 10
Review Date: 9/11/2006


This is a delightful Step-into-Reading Book for Grades 1-3.


Bleachers
Bleachers
Author: John Grisham
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 7/20/2006


This book was surprisingly good, even though I am not a big football fan. Very enjoyable.


A Canticle for Leibowitz (St. Leibowitz, Bk 1)
A Canticle for Leibowitz (St. Leibowitz, Bk 1)
Author: Walter M. Miller Jr.
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 53
Review Date: 5/6/2006


Thought provoking and imaginative.


Catherwood
Catherwood
Author: Marly Youmans
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 10/27/2005
Helpful Score: 3


This book was a fascinating, but quite disturbing read. If you only enjoy books with happy endings, this is not the one for you. But it is riveting and realistic and beautifully written.


Children Are Wet Cement
Children Are Wet Cement
Author: Anne Ortlund
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 10/27/2005


Excellent parenting book!


Christmas in the Big Woods (Little House)
Review Date: 7/27/2006


A gorgeous re-telling of part of the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, adapted for younger children. Beautiful illustrations.


Cold Sassy Tree
Cold Sassy Tree
Author: Olive Ann Burns
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 96
Review Date: 11/29/2005


Wonderful story about growing up in the South.


Come Walk with Me : A Practical Guide to Knowing Christ Intimately and Passing It On
Review Date: 1/5/2006


Excellent book on the practical aspects of the Christian walk.


Confessions of a Slacker Mom
Confessions of a Slacker Mom
Author: Muffy Mead-Ferro
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 8/6/2006


Funny book about a mom who realizes she doesn't have to follow every silly whim in order to be a good parent to her children.


Crystal Lies
Crystal Lies
Author: Melody Carlson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 22
Review Date: 8/20/2006


Sobering story about a mother's experiences with a son addicted to crystal meth. Compelling - a real page turner.


Dan And Dan (Real Kids Readers, Level 1)
Dan And Dan (Real Kids Readers, Level 1)
Author: Marcia Leonard
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 7/27/2006


Phonics-based story for Pre-K to Grade 1. Cute story about a boy and his grandfather.


The Death of an Irish Politician (Peter McGarr, Bk 1)
The Death of an Irish Politician (Peter McGarr, Bk 1)
Author: Bartholomew Gill
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 5/9/2006


The first Peter McGarr Mystery.


Dove
Dove
Author: Robin L. Graham
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 13
Review Date: 10/20/2005


Fascinating story for anyone who enjoys sailing or adventure.


Dream-of-Jade : The Emperor's Cat
Dream-of-Jade : The Emperor's Cat
Author: Lloyd Alexander, D. Brent Burkett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 7/27/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Beautifully illustrated book by the author of "The High King" and "The Black Cauldron"


The God of Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel
The God of Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel
Author: Barbara Keener Shenk
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/18/2007


Lovely book of sonnets about the women of the Bible.


The Great Good Thing (Sylvie Cycle, Bk 1)
The Great Good Thing (Sylvie Cycle, Bk 1)
Author: Roderick Townley
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/1/2006
Helpful Score: 3


Delightful book about a princess in a story who comes out of her book and gets involved in the life of her reader.


The Heart Reader
The Heart Reader
Author: Anonymous
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/20/2006
Helpful Score: 2


Excellent and thought provoking. What if we could hear people's spiritual needs as clearly as their voices? How would we treat them? Would we hesitate to share Jesus with them?


I Can Read About Manatees
I Can Read About Manatees
Author: Janet Palazzo-Craig
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 10/10/2006


Excellent "I Can Read It" book about manatees. Perfect for a beginning reader.


I, Caretta
I, Caretta
Author: Myrtle Beach Intermediate School
Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 1/26/2006


Gorgeous story of the loggerhead turtle from the egg stage to its journey home. Beautifully illustrated.


Ida B : . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World (Bank Street College of Education Josette Frank Award (Awards))
Review Date: 8/29/2006
Helpful Score: 2


This is a delightful book! Highly recommended.


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