Recent Media Reviews Blog | Intermediate PostsBook Review The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Book 5)by Pam Connell30 Aug 2009 11:13 AMThe Last Olympian is the long-awaited fifth and final volume in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. The Dangerous Book for Boys - Conn Iggulden and Hal Igguldenby Lauri Griffin28 Jun 2008 03:23 PMThe Dangerous Book for Boys isn't really that dangerous. It's a fun book, though you may have a bit of trouble convincing the kids of that. At first glance, the book seems a bit old fashioned and looks a little like a history book. The Breadwinner - Deborah Ellisby Lauri Griffin24 Jun 2008 05:40 PMI hesitated to read The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis, knowing that it was the story of girl in Afghanistan. I was afraid it would be horribly depressing. Parvana is a young girl living under the rule of the Taliban. The Prophet of Yonwoodby Lauri Griffin21 Jun 2008 01:36 PMThe third book in the Book of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau, is actually a prequel to the others. The Prophet of Yonwood takes place hundreds of years earlier than the other books. Nickie is an extremely curious eleven year old girl. Her world is scary; there are threats of impending war. The People of Sparks - Jeanne Duprauby Lauri Griffin20 Jun 2008 03:41 PMThe People of Sparks is the second book in the Book of Ember series by Jeanne DuPrau. When the first book, The City of Ember, ended twelve year olds Lina and Doon had just discovered a way out of their underground city. Born to Rule - Kathryn Laskyby Tristi Pinkston30 May 2008 11:41 AM"Born to Rule" is a cute book written for girls ages 8-12. Our main character is Princess Alicia, a young lady who is leaving behind her castle home to attend Camp Princess for the first time. The City of Ember - Jeanne DuPrauby Lauri Griffin28 May 2008 03:34 PMThe City of Ember is a very popular book with fourth and fifth graders. It's also an ALA Notable Book. I've been hearing about it for years. The brief prologue explains that when the city of Ember was built, the builders wanted the people to stay in the city for 200 years. How To Make Pop-Ups - Joan Irvineby Lauri Griffin08 Mar 2008 06:58 PMHow To Make Pop-Ups by Joan Irvine is one of those craft reference books that I can't imagine not having. This book not only a great introduction to making pop-ups, it has lots of ideas pop-up fans can build upon to make complicated projects. Toys! Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions - Don Wulffsonby Lauri Griffin02 Mar 2008 06:57 PMHave you ever wondered who invented the bicycle, or who came up with kites or Silly Putty? Toys!: Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions by Don Wulfson will answer those questions. Toys! explains the strange histories and accidents behind some of our most familiar and popular playthings. Smash It! Crash It! Crunch It! - Rain Newcomb & Bobby Mercerby Lauri Griffin25 Feb 2008 08:06 PMSmash It! Crash It! Launch It!: 50 Mind-Blowing, Eye-Popping Science Experiments is not a book for the timid. Be brave though, and keep reading, it's a great book for introducing scientific principles. Recent Blog Comments louisvuitton says... "You wont feel strange when you heard the name louis vuitton .The first meet with Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy 35 Suit Summer Day is at my age of 4,My mother back from Tokyo and a friend there present her a travel bag by Louis Vuitton Store ." louisvuitton says... "You wont feel strange when you heard the name louis vuitton .The first meet with Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy 35 Suit Summer Day is at my age of 4,My mother back from Tokyo and a friend there present her a travel bag by Louis Vuitton Store ." |
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