Eadric, the frog who claimed to be a prince - of course, convinces Emma, the Princess, to kiss him and break the spell. She does it reluctantly. The frog stays a frog, and Emma becomes a frog as well. This twist on the classic fairy tale takes us hopping through adventures as Emma, and Eadric, search for the witch who cast the spell, in the quest to become human again. This is the first book in the Tales of the Frog Princess series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1582349231

ISBN-13: 9781582349237

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The Good Knight is determined to help three very sick dragons in his kingdom. When he requests remedies from the kingdom's wizard, he receives some disgusting soups, made with ingredients like fish scales, old snails, fingernails, and lizard tails. After the dragons refuse to eat the yucky remedies from the wizard, the Good Knight seeks advice from his mom, who cooks up a tastier cure.

Similar books: Good Night, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas: JR THOMAS; Sir Small and the Sea Monster by Jane O'Connor: JR OCONNOR; The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie de Paola: JE DE PAOLA; Sir Small and the Dragonfly by Jane O'Connor: JR OCONNOR

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 6/1/2009

ISBN-10: 0525469141

ISBN-13: 9780525469148

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When the evil Emperor Flood drowns the magical kingdom of Star Lands, he also kills the king, queen, and their infant daughter. Only 12-year-old Asa and her 9-year-old brother, Rollo are left of the royal family, and they find refuge with their aunt. One day, a mysterious (is there any other kind) stranger arrives at their door with the shocking news that their baby sister has survived and is hidden with a witch, the evil emperor's half sister. He gives them a magical, invisible ship on which they are to set sail and rescue her. The story continues with sea hags, spiders, special powers and a magical moon stone that make this an exciting fantasy adventure.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 5/19/2009

ISBN-10: 0375948066

ISBN-13: 9780375948060

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Laurie tells good stories. So it is only natural that when she visits her friend Dickie in the hospital that she tells a story. An enchanting story unfolds about a very young and very small boy whose destiny is to slay Collosso the giant. Soon, many children in the hospital are listening to the tale that seems to be about them ' but in a different world and time ' than the real world of being treated for polio. The power of story linked with the bond of friendship creates an emotionally fulfilling tale. Giant-Slayer brings you into the day-to-day reality of having polio in 1955. The author portrays the hospital scenes with a blend of gentleness, humor, seriousness, and hope.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 6/28/2010

ISBN-10: 0385733763

ISBN-13: 9780385733762

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Ignored by his father, and sent to Derbyshire for the weekend, twelve-year-old Peter, and his new friend, Kate, are accidentally transported back in time to 1763 England, where they are befriended by a reformed cutpurse. Can he help them survive encounters with pistol-waving highwaymen, and find a way back home? Book one of the Gideon Trilogy.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 1416915257

ISBN-13: 9781416915256

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