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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4)
Rick Riordan
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
the most awesome series next to harry potter
this has to be the most awesome book series yet while harry potter is one of my favorite books this comes whithin a two point close at second. i like how Mr. Riordan has everything packed into a couple hundred pages that means at every turn theres always something ...
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Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA
Richard C. Hoagland, Mike Bara
Feral House, 2007
Dark mission
One very impressive and dense book, that makes you think. I am going to look for other Hoagland works. Future will say if he is right or wrong.
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The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2)
Rick Riordan
Miramax, 2007
Help for the Potter Addicted
I've blasted through all four Percy Jackson & the Olympians series and re-read them for extra measure and pleasure. The seamless blending of 21st century situations AND Greek mythology is nectar and ambrosia to someone who, as a child, reveled in Plutarch's mythology ...
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Mark Haddon
Vintage, 2004
Inventive and Enjoyable
Author Mark Haddon has created a realistic fictional autistic teen with an amazing way of describing the life and people that surround him. But what I love most about the book is how much the main character, 15-year-old Christopher, reminds me of my son Nigel (aside ...
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The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Michael Scott
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008
It's Harry Potter and the Percy Jackson series combined!
This book is amazing. I bought this book and I couldn't put it down. There is magic and Greek mythology. It grabs you and you constantly wonder what will happen next. The characters Josh and Sophie are easily relatable and are normal teenagers until they were at the ...
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
Rick Riordan
Miramax, 2006
My 6th grade son couldn't put it down till he finished it!
My 6th grade son, who isn't much of a book reader, recieved the first 3 books in this series. He read this book in 4 days and the 2nd book in 3.
It was awesome when he would finish a few chapters and then rush to tell me all about it. I loved to see the enthusiasm ...
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Raven Rise (Pendragon)
D. J. MacHale
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
pendragon
Great book, a must read. I did not put it down until I was done. Can't wait for the final book.
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The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
Rick Riordan
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
The Titan's Curse
This book is one in a series. I personally did not read the book, however, my son was not able to put the book down once he started reading.
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D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1992
A Timeless Classic
I bought this for my godsons (5 and 7) based on my own fond memories of this work. I remembered the wonderful drawings and the vividly told stories from Greek Mythology and was happy to have passed this along to another generation. Some of the stories require a bit ...
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
Don Miguel Ruiz
Amber-Allen Publishing, 1997
A Must Read for Everyone
This is as fine a piece of literature as you can find. A quick read and you will hold on to the precepts for a life time. Keep a copy on your night-stand, you will want to review it often as you journey through the process we call life.
I believe that everyone ...
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Ranger's Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4)
John Flanagan
Philomel, 2008
Very well written story. You'll love to see the characters mature throughout.
This was a superbly written story that had many heartfelt moments. The end battle scene was amazingly detailed, well thought out and thrilled to the end.
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A Giant Problem (Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles)
Holly Black
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
Talk about out of the frying pan, into the fire! I was pretty sure that my freaky stepsister and that freaky field guide of hers would ruin my life. But now it looks like they're going to ruin all of Florida, too! Okay, maybe that's not fair. Maybe all these stupid giants would be waking up anyway, but if it wasn't for her and that book, I'd be ...
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Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
Holly Black
Simon Pulse, 2004
magical world bliss
this was a read till you finish book. it took me a few months of reading about it and seeing it everywhere before i finally got it. but i loved it after.
i loved Holy style of writing and the way she described everything. the begining was just the begining for this ...
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Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Mary Pope Osborne
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2008
JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure . . . Jack and Annie are about to ...
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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
Bernard Evslin
Laurel Leaf, 1984
great little book
If you like greek mytholoy, but you're not an expert, this is good staring point. it is very clear, and the histories are very fun to read
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