This is a collection of Sherlock Holmes mystery adventures, including: 'A Scandal in Bohemia,' 'The Red-headed League,' and 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band.'

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0688107826

ISBN-13: 9780688107826

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Most of us know the story of Tom and his relationship with Aunt Polly, Becky and Huck. Tom is an orphan who lives with Aunt Polly and her son, Sid. Becky is his true love even though he tries to make her jealous. Tom does know how to get into 'sticky' situations which is the cause of Aunt Polly's slipper on his backside. With the anime-inspired artwork, the story is told with verve and fascination. In some of the illustrations, it is difficult to tell who is speaking, but the reader is eventually able to sort out the differences in the characterization of Tom and Huck.

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 3/29/2010

ISBN-10: 1597071528

ISBN-13: 9781597071529

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Agnes is beginning sixth grade with her best friend, Prejean. Unfortunately, Peggy Neidermeyer is also in their class. Neidermeyer's been tormenting Agnes for years. When a fascinating new boy shows up in class, Agnes wants to get to know him, but so does Neidermeyer. Can Agnes stand up to Neidermeyer, keep her friendship with Prejean strong, and get to know Joe at the same time? Read more about Agnes in Agnes Parker-- Happy Camper and Agnes Parker-- Keeping Cool in Middle School.

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 2/11/2010

ISBN-10: 0803726481

ISBN-13: 9780803726482

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When their wisdom teeth appear, twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt develop extraordinary magical gifts. They travel to London to meet their wildly eccentric djinn-uncle, Nimrod, who, after teaching them to harness their new power, sends them to find Akhenaten, a long-dead pharaoh, and his tomb, in hopes of rescuing seventy lost djinn trapped there. They are soon engaged in a battle with Iblis, the most wicked djinn of all. Book one of The Children of the Lamp series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0439670209

ISBN-13: 9780439670203

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Akimbo lives next to a game reserve in the heart of Africa. His father works on the reserve, and Akimbo develops a love for the wild animals of Africa. When he discovers that poachers are killing elephants and selling the ivory, Akimbo comes up with a daring plan to catch these poachers. Will Akimbo be able to save the elephants from danger? If you enjoy this book, be sure to look for Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Snakes.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 8/7/2012

ISBN-10: 1582346860

ISBN-13: 9781582346861

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