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Soon after 12-year-old Stephanie's eccentric Uncle Gordon dies, she attends the reading of the will, and realizes that she will inherit her uncle's mansion. During the reading, a mysterious man, bundled in an overcoat, scarf, sunglasses, and a hat, also shows up, and introduces himself as her late uncle's friend, Skulduggery Pleasant. Skulduggery Pleasant, a walking, talking skeleton, who rescues Stephanie when she is attacked while alone in the house, teaches Stephanie a whole new world - the world of magic. Follow the adventures of Stephanie and Skulduggery, as they fight off the evil, Serpine. Will they survive, and keep evil at bay? Read this action-packed book to find out.
Book Series: Skulduggery Pleasant
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-13: 9780061231162
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Coming home one night, a young man is kidnapped, a large bag is thrown over his body, and he is tossed on a ship headed out to sea. Naturally he's scared, and angry, when he learns the voyage will last for 4 months. His fear and anger double when he finds out that the ship he is on is a slaver, headed to Africa, and his job on board will be to 'dance the slaves' brought on board so their bodies will stay strong, and, more importantly, profitable. This book is an ocean adventure, a historical novel, a tale of suspense, and survival set during one of our nation's darkest times in history. This is the winner of the 1974 Newbery Medal.
Awards won: John Newbery Medal
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0027355608
ISBN-13: 9780027355604
Soldier's Secret: The Story of Deborah Sampson
Sheila Solomon Klass (2009), 224 pages
Audience: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
In Massachusetts in the 1700s, Deborah Sampson was a 'give-away child'. When her parents could no longer look after her, she was passed around to live with several different people. She finally became an indentured servant to Deacon Thomas and his family until she turned eighteen. Although she was a servant in each place, she also learned to read and write. After her eighteenth birthday, a disgusting man insisted she marry him. To escape him, she dressed as a boy, ran away and finally enlisted in the army to fight in the Revolutionary War. In the army, Deborah discovers the horrors of war but also discovers the joys of friendship. Deborah tells her true story of adventure, deception, war and honor. You won't be able to put it down.
Reviewed by: hap
Date read: 9/10/2009
ISBN-10: 080508200X
ISBN-13: 9780805082005
In this fourth and final installment of The Giver series, we are reunited with many familar characters. Jonas, Gabe, Kira and especially Claire. This book is the adventures of Claire, a birthmother from the first book. (The Giver) This book is exciting, touching and a must read for any fan of The Giver. Also available on Audio Book.
Book Series: Giver Quartet
Reviewed by: lspraner
Date read: 1/11/2013
ISBN-13: 9780547887203
Ricky Diaz tries to avenge his mother's murder by completing a mission to steal back a radar detector, installed in a single engine plane, that a drug cartel is using to smuggle drugs from Mexico into the U.S. Will he succeed?
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/25/2009
ISBN-10: 0786810025
ISBN-13: 9780786810024
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