Faced with a dull summer in the city, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha suddenly find themselves involved in a series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin that seems to grant wishes. Followed by Magic by the Lake and Seven-Day Magic.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 7/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0152020691

ISBN-13: 9780152020699

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The classic story of 'The Headless Horseman' is adapted by Natalie Standiford for the beginning reader. Sleep Hollow is a pleasant and peaceful town during the day but at night, it is full of stories of the Headless Horseman. Ichabod Crane, the town's school teacher, wishes to marry the squire's daughter. Brom Bones also wants to marry the beautiful lady. Read all about Brom's creative and scary way of keeping Icabod out of the picture.

Similar authors: Peter Roop

Similar books: Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie by Peter Roop; The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto by Natalie Standiford

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/3/2009

ISBN-10: 067991241X

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Henry finds Ribsy, a skinny dog, who looks like he needs a home. Then his adventures begin. Along the way, readers meet Henry's friends on Klickitat Street--including Beezus and her little sister, Ramona--and enjoy lots of funny happenings. This is the 50th anniversary edition of this classic book. Look for other titles featuring Henry.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0688213855

ISBN-13: 9780688213855

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'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' Thus begins the classic story when Bilbo Baggins, the Hobbit, joins with a group of dwarves and a wizard to defeat a wicked dragon. Elves, giants, evil spiders, mighty eagles- this story has it all, and sets the stage for the author's later (and darker) Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 9/30/2010

ISBN-10: 0395520215

ISBN-13: 9780395520215

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During the Golden Age of Narnia, when Peter, Edmund, Susan, and Lucy are ruling, a boy named Shasta manages to escape from the Land of Calormen to the North. He does this by partnering with a Talking Horse named Bree. They later join a girl named Aravis and her Talking Horse, Hwin. They have many adventures as they journey through the desert, but the biggest surprises occur once they have reached Narnia. This is book 5 in the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 9/27/2010

ISBN-10: 0060234881

ISBN-13: 9780060234881

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