Dick Turpin was a famous highwayman (someone who robbed people on the road) in 1800's England. One night, a young boy is asked by a horseman to hold a black horse until he returns. Through the long night, the boy begins to suspect that this is no ordinary horse. Could this be the famous Black Bess, Dick Turpin's mount? And after soldiers discover the boy and horse, what will happen if Dick Turpin returns? The book has a surprise at the end- read it to find out who's robbing who.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 9/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0061730343

ISBN-13: 9780061730344

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This biographical picture book about Babe Ruth features amazing photorealistic illustrations and enough facts about the Babe to make any baseball fan's day. Every other page has a mock baseball card, with extra information about 'Jidge,' to supplement the story's main text.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/18/2009

ISBN-10: 0152009701

ISBN-13: 9780152009700

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Victor is amazed at Houdini's ability to do almost anything: escape from a bolted metal box dropped in water, walk through brick walls, or hold his breath for five thousand seconds. When Victor tries to imitate these feats, he's stuck. Not only is he unable to escape even a simple locked trunk, he makes no progress whatsoever in walking through walls. Then, Victor meets Houdini himself, who promises to mail Victor a letter with secrets Houdini cannot tell him in a crowded train station. What secrets will Houdini reveal? This book will be great fun for readers who love the mysteries of magic and those who enjoy lots of pictures with their stories.

Awards nominated: Bluestem 2011

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 6/11/2010

ISBN-10: 0689844883

ISBN-13: 9780689844881

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Many of the celebrities that we know from history- King Tut, Beethoven, Charles Darwin- had awfully gruesome ends. This fascinating book tells in gruesome detail of the deaths of 19 important figures from the past, not leaving out any of the blood, pus, stabbings, or organ removal. Full of information but never boring, this book will have you riveted. For an extra gross and exciting experience, listen to it on audio!

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award

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Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 10/18/2012

ISBN-10: 0802798179

ISBN-13: 9780802798176

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In 1787, twelve-year-old Kate, and her family, move from Albany, NY to Canada. Unfortunately, Kate's mother and grandmother die, leaving her to raise her brothers on the Canadian frontier. Also look for the sequel, The Perilous Year.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 077376206X

ISBN-13: 9780773762060

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