It's a road trip! Millie and Mike are bored in Kalamazoo and they embark on a pretend trip to Timbuktu. From a tandem bike to parachutes to riding a whale's tale, they trek. 'Whale ran aground in sunny Hawaii. Mike and Millie waved good-bye-i.' When reaching their destination, they miss Mom and Dad so they decide to jet home because as great as travelling is, coming home is even better. It's a road trip!

Reviewed by: meh

Date read: 7/29/2010

ISBN-10: 1593540914

ISBN-13: 9781593540913

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If you like astronomy-the Solar System, outer space and black holes-then this is the book for you! George lives a very quiet life with no electricity, no car, no phone and no computers because his parents think science and technology are increasing the pollution of the earth. Imagine his surprise when he meets his next door neighbors, Annie and her scientist father, Eric who have the most sophisticated computer in existence and are using science and technology for good. This computer, Cosmos, can search the farthest reaches of space and open a portal to send people into space. George has the time of his life riding on a comet with Annie. George is fascinated by Eric's explanations of the universe and is horrified when an evil scientist tries to steal Cosmos putting George and Eric in terrible danger. Follow the funny, page-turning adventures of George, Annie and Eric while learning the fascinating story of the universe. Included are side-bars with factual information and many full-color photos of space.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 7/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1416954627

ISBN-13: 9781416954620

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Twelve-year-old Ben, son of the town sheriff, is walking around with a curse on his head. In fact, his entire family is cursed. When murderer Jake Burnett was sentenced to hang, he warned the judge, the foreman of the jury, the deputy and the sheriff that he would come back and get them, and their families too. Now, a gypsy's prediction seems to be coming true- the coffins in the graveyard, including Jake's, are rising up out of the ground due to days of torrential rain. When the jury foreman turns up dead, everyone is convinced that Jake has returned to fulfill his curse. But, what can Ben do against a dead man?

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 10/10/2009

ISBN-10: 0761450157

ISBN-13: 9780761450153

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When the evil Emperor Flood drowns the magical kingdom of Star Lands, he also kills the king, queen, and their infant daughter. Only 12-year-old Asa and her 9-year-old brother, Rollo are left of the royal family, and they find refuge with their aunt. One day, a mysterious (is there any other kind) stranger arrives at their door with the shocking news that their baby sister has survived and is hidden with a witch, the evil emperor's half sister. He gives them a magical, invisible ship on which they are to set sail and rescue her. The story continues with sea hags, spiders, special powers and a magical moon stone that make this an exciting fantasy adventure.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/19/2009

ISBN-10: 0375948066

ISBN-13: 9780375948060

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One night while the Good Knight was keeping watch over the Kingdom, he hears a loud ROAR! What could this be? Could there be a dragon out there ready to attack? Good Knight jumps on his horse and rides through the dense forest to investigate. In a dark cave, he discovers, not one but three little dragons bedding down for the night. One needs a glass of water, another one needs a story, and the third one needs a song before going to sleep. Being a Good Knight he is willing to do his best. But what the three little dragon want next is a real surprise! Is this above and beyond the call of duty for the Good Knight?

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: A Cold Winter's Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; Take Care, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; Happy Birthday, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/31/2009

ISBN-10: 0142302015

ISBN-13: 9780142302019

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