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.

Reviewed by: lspraner

Date read: 1/11/2013

ISBN-13: 9780547887203

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When Song Lee's hamster escapes from its cage in Room 2B, the class, and other students in South School, search for him.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0141307072

ISBN-13: 9780439200240

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Max is an apprentice for a great sorcerer, Sticklewick. With all his heart, Max wants to be a great sorcerer. But how is he ever going to learn any magic spells if all he is permitted to do is clean the workshop. Then one day, while Sticklewick is out shopping for dragons' eggs, Max sees his chance to try out some magic on his own. It seems that magic spells AREN'T as simple as he thought. Will Max ever get to learn how to be a great sorcerer?

Similar authors: Russell Punter

Similar books: Stories of Fairytale Castles by Anna Lester; Stories of Unicorns by Rosie Dickins; Stories of Mermaids by Russell Punter; Stories of Gnomes & Goblins by Christopher Rawson; The Monkey King by Rosie Dickins

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/8/2009

ISBN-10: 0794515894

ISBN-13: 9780794515898

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Mr. Magro has put a file on his class' door, asking for SOS stories (times you were in trouble or danger and needed help getting out) for extra credit. Jerry writes about the time he ate 40 chocolate bars that were supposed to be sold for his baseball team and needed to come up with the money for the bars quickly. Liz writes about the time she was caught on an out-of-control go-cart heading straight for a busy street. Gipper writes about the time his favorite hat, a part of him, is accidentally sold at a church sale. More and more stories are told in this exciting collection of student stories. Find out who wrote the last story told by Mr. Magro that didn't receive extra credit!

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0805068880

ISBN-13: 9780805068887

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Rob's best buddy is Luther Wesley Vinson, but don't ever let him hear you call him that! He always goes by the name of Soup. Together, Rob and Soup have many adventures, and get into quite a bit of trouble ' usually, it's Rob getting into the trouble, and Soup nowhere to be seen when adults ask, 'What happened here?' An innocent game of 'whipping apples' ends in the breaking of a church window. Or, they play prisoner with his aunt, tying her up for questioning, but neglecting to tell her that she would have to free herself...... If you enjoy these stories of Soup and Rob, there are several sequels, including Soup & Me, Soup 1776, and Soup Ahoy.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0679892613

ISBN-13: 9780679892618

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