Book Four of The Gatekeepers brings Scarlet onto the scene, the last of the five. The Old Ones have gathered strength and through their evil organizations are determined to keep the five from coming together. Scarlet's father works for Nightrise and is manipulated into bringing her into their control. Meanwhile Matt, Pedro, Jamie, and Scott are committing themselves to finding Scarlet. Both forces are very strong and the Old Ones are as determined as the Five to triumph over the other. The series begins with Raven's Gate and continues with Evil Star, Nightrise, and Necropolis.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 9/11/2010

ISBN-10: 0439680034

ISBN-13: 9780439680035

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It's the summer of 1969. The whole neighborhood is looking forward to the first moon landing. But for Tamara, it's a terrible summer. Her best friend, Kebsie, moved away without any notice, her brother is away at college, and the whole neighborhood is snubbing her family and their dandelion filled yard. Ten-year-old Douglas dubbed 'Muscle Man McGinty' has moved into Kebsie's home. Everything that the know-it-all, big fat liar does annoys her. How come everyone else likes him? While watching Neil Armstrong take his first step on the moon with Muscle Man and Mr. Pizzarelli (his son has just died in Vietnam), Tammy finally understands her feelings and realizes that others are feeling empty and lonely too.

Reviewed by: rn

Date read: 12/15/2011

ISBN-10: 1596434996

ISBN-13: 9781596434998

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This book is about a boy named Robby whose house is wild, fun, and a big mess. Robby is afraid that a social worker, Mrs. VanGent, will take him away from his family, because it's so different. Robby needs to make his family normal now!

Reviewed by: Guest

Date read: 5/20/2009

ISBN-10: 0440407885

ISBN-13: 9780440407881

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When Celeste loses her home behind the dining room wall, she must climb the stairs and search for safety in the rooms above. Running from the cat she finds safety and friendship in Joseph's room. Joseph's boss John James Audubon is teaching dance and drawing in return for room and board while he searches for birds to paint. Joseph discovers Celeste in his boot and adopts her, carrying her around in his shirt pocket and feeding her peanuts. She meets new friends and continues to encounter old enemies, while her search for the perfect home continues. The story is enhanced by delightful pencil drawings by the author.

Similar authors: Dick King-Smith

Similar books: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 6/15/2010

ISBN-10: 0061704113

ISBN-13: 9780061704116

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Roscoe Riley doesn't understand why his mom calls Super-Mega-Gonzo Glue 'don't-you-dare glue,' but he does know he is supposed to bring art supplies to school. Glue seems useful. It also seems useful later in the day when his teacher has a problem. As his family says, 'Roscoe to the rescue!' Roscoe knows he can help his teacher keep her job using only the glue. What could go wrong?

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 10/29/2010

ISBN-10: 0061148822

ISBN-13: 9780061148828

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