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Monster
Walter Dean Myers
Amistad, 2001
A book students like to read
I am a high school English teacher and I have struggled with finding books students would read. I found just such a book with Monster. I had several who took the book home the first night and finished it. My students begged for more reading time in class because they ...
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Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)
Ellen Levine
Scholastic Press, 2007
Spare story of one man's struggle against slavery
This story documents the slavery and eventual freedom of one man. Henry and his brothers and sisters work for a good master. However, on his deathbed, the master gives Henry to his son, separating Henry from the rest of his family forever. Henry works well in the ...
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We're Different, We're the Same (Pictureback(R))
Bobbi Kates
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1992
Excellent!
This book is absolutely great for young children. It stresses the importance of how even though we are all different, we are all basically the same. It teaches children to accept everyone no matter how they look, what race they are, etc. This should be on the ...
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Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics)
Jane Austen
Bantam Classics, 1983
Worth paying for on the Kindle
Kindle owners hopefully are aware of the wealth of free editions of the classics which are available through Feedbooks and other sources.
I obtained a copy of P&P from feedbooks originally and while it was easy to get and the price was right, the overall quality of ...
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The Hundred Dresses
Eleanor Estes
Harcourt Paperbacks, 2004
Great book!
I like this book, because it teaches you a good lesson. The lesson of this story is do not tease people because its hurtful. This book is like the Chalk Box Kid.
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Puffin Modern Classics) (Puffin Modern Classics)
Mildred D. Taylor
Puffin, 2004
my son liked this book
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Teacher Guide)
My son had to read this book for school. It has captured his attention. It is a good book for over 10 year old to help understand prejudice. It has shown him the injustices in the world which he faces on a daily basis.
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
Christopher Paul Curtis
Laurel Leaf, 2000
The Watsons Go Birmingham
The Watsons go to Birmingham
The Watsons go to Birmingham is about a family that moves to Michigan from Alabama. Its 7 below zero there and they are mad at the dad for making them move there because its 70 where they used to live.
I would suggest this book for ...
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Jane Austen 6-book Boxed Set: "Emma", "Pride and Prejudice", "Sense and Sensibility", "Persuasion", ...
Jane Austen
CRW Publishing Limited, 2004
Excellent collection - excellent bookseller
The order went thru to an Amazon bookselling company in England. Couldn't be more pleased with their efforts. It took a while for the books to arrived, and I inquired too early as to a shipment date. They arrived the next day, by air mail. Good people, good books - ...
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Maniac Magee
Jerry Spinelli
Little, Brown Young Readers, 1999
Timeless mix of tall-tale and heart
I've been passionately in love with this book since the 4th grade. I think it is one of the best children's books ever written, in the many themes it explores.
Heck, you have to give the author credit for writing such an ordinary story in a style usually reserved ...
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Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions)
Jane Austen
Dover Publications, 1997
excellent!
I recieved my book on time and in perfect conditions just like it was said and also at a great price!! I bought Favorite Jane Austen Novels, which are 3 books and all for about $11.00!!
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Darcy & Elizabeth: Nights and Days at Pemberley (Pride & Prejudice Continues)
Linda Berdoll
Sourcebooks Landmark, 2006
Slow to start, but equally intriguing as the 1st
The beginning was slow as it went into great detail of the stories mentioned in the end of MDTAW. While I enjoyed more information about each of these subjects/events, it made it less interesting and harder to get "into". I thoroughly enjoy Linda's imagination as to ...
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Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues
Linda Berdoll
Sourcebooks Landmark, 2004
Couldn't put it down!
Yes, there is sex in this book. It is about a newlywed couple very much in love. If that is something that will offend you, then read something else.
After reading a few of these reviews, I was skeptical to start this book, but after reading the authors own advice ...
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The Darcys & the Bingleys: A Tale of Two Gentlemen's Marriages to Two Most Devoted Sisters
Marsha Altman
Sourcebooks Landmark, 2008
Delightful!
I loved this book! The relationship between the Bingleys and the Darcys was a delight to read. I loved the humor and the love between these two couples, and I could hardly put it down once I started reading. This author is very talented and I look forward to reading ...
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And This Our Life: Chronicles of the Darcy Family: Book 1
C. Allyn Pierson
iUniverse, Inc., 2008
A debut to be proud of
Of course those of us who love Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice wish to know more about Elizabeth and Darcy. I was pleased to see how gracefully this author has continued with their tale. The main roles are featured with subtle ongoing character development. ...
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Deadline
Chris Crutcher
HarperTeen, 2007
Excellent
This book made me remember why I love Chris Crutcher's novels so much.
Ben is about to start his senior year in high school, and he has some big plans to get himself ready for college and to have a great cross-country season. Everything changes when he sees his ...
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