books by Philomel

books by Philomel

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Doomwyte: A Novel of Redwall
Brian Jacques

Philomel, 2008

On a moonless night, two rats follow hypnotic lights into the forest, never to be seen again. Such is the power of the Doomwytes, sinister ravens led by the deadly Korvus Skurr. And when the young mouse Bisky persuades the creatures of Redwall Abbey to go in search of a fabled treasure, hidden long ago by one of the abbey?s most notorious thieves, ...

My Very First Library

Philomel, 2006

Eirc Carle for toddlers
This is a great collection of books. It literally has a number of ways to use them and will grow with your child.

Long Shot: A Comeback Kids Novel (Comeback Kids)
Mike Lupica

Philomel, 2008

Pedro Morales has always been content helping others look great. The epitome of a point guard, he plays the game to set up his teammates?Ned, in particular, the star forward on the receiving end of Pedro?s pinpoint passes. Pedro wants to make his father proud, and so he runs for class president. Yet doing so means going one-on-one against Ned, ...

The Big Field

Mike Lupica

Philomel, 2008

J. Casey's Book Review
In the fascinating story of The Big Field, Mike Lupica shows a lot of breath-taking moments on the field, as well as problems off the field. Thirteen-year-old Hutch Hutchinson is a great shortstop, after all, his idol, Derek Jeter, is a shortstop and his dad almost ...

Ranger's Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North (Ranger's Apprentice)
John Flanagan

Philomel, 2008

Time has passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, led the Araluens to victory against invaders, and Will is now a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepy? boring, even?until the king is poisoned. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure propelled by ...

For the Love of Autumn

Philomel, 2008

Another charmer from Polacco
You'll want to go out and adopt a kitten after reading For the Love of Autumn. This charming storybook brings to life the joy and fun of having a kitty for a pet. The story is about Danielle, a young teacher with a kitten named Autumn. The gray kitty shares ...

Owl Moon

Jane Yolen

Philomel, 1987

Beautiful story
I used this book in my classroom as an example for my students to write thier own story. My 3rd and 4th graders loved the story and it worked great for the lesson I was teaching.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Board Book and Plush (Book&Toy)

Philomel, 2002

Terrific
Story is adorable, I bought for my granddaughter and even made her the matching quilt to go along with it!!

Ranger's Apprentice: The Battle for Skandia (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4)

John Flanagan

Philomel, 2008

The primacy of personal relationships over loyalties to one's country or duty
Spring arrives at the cabin high in the Skandian mountains where Evanlyn and Will have wintered. Will has shaken his addiction to the insidious warmweed, and Evanlyn has become comfortable with her new survival skills. One day she goes out to check their traps and does ...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Philomel, 1994

Hungry Hungry Hungry
This is a great version of the classic. Our 1-year old loves it, and it's hard to destroy.

Do You Want to Be My Friend?

Eric Carle

Philomel, 1988

OPENS the IMAGINATION
I loved this book. Because it has hardly any dialogue, it challenges the imagination of the "reader." It can be read over and over with never having the same story. Having read it to my two toddlers, I have always told the story in a positive light where the mouse ...

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Philomel, 2001

Great Book
A wonderful and heart warming story. Great for lessons. Book came in mint condition and at an extremely reasonable price.

Hot Hand: Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids

Mike Lupica

Philomel, 2007

Hoop-hoop-hoop!
As a Language Arts teacher, I am always searching for books that will get my young male charges into reading, especially those kids who think that athletes don't need to be able to read to succeed. Telling them this just doesn't work, but getting them to read things ...

The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice, Book 3)

John Flanagan

Philomel, 2007

great
this series of books is really great it is one of the best written early teen books i have ever read. although it is not straight up fighting all the way. even the slower parts are exciting and entertaining. john flanagan is one heck of an author.

The Incredible Book-Eating Boy

Philomel, 2007

eat it up
This is such a charming book! As so many reviewers have mentioned, the visual details are amazing. Yes, the story is simple, and I think that allows us to enjoy all the extras Jeffers gives us on every page. The plot is predictable to adults, but my son was quite ...