Gen is now King, married to the Queen of Attolia. Followed everywhere and watched constantly, Gen can no longer work in secret as he could in his beloved Eddis as that queen's Thief. Will Gen win the respect and loyalty of the Attolians? Another suspenseful novel full of court intrigue and conspiracy. This follows The Thief, and Queen of Attolia.

Similar books: Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan; Bloody Jack series by L. A. Meyer

Reviewed by: djd

Date read: 8/10/2009

ISBN-10: 006083577X

ISBN-13: 9780060835774

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Setting out with his Pa during the Klondike Goldrush of 1896 in search of gold, Noah has a difficult decision to make. Pa says that he must leave his beloved cat, Shadow, behind. Unable to part with his dear friend, Noah substitutes his warm sweater in his pack for Shadow. As you read 'The Klondike Cat' by Julie Lawson, you follow Noah and his Pa, as they become members of the 'Klondike Stampede'. Through this book's beautiful illustrations, you are able to imagine Noah's long trip, first to Dyea, Alaska; onward to the White Pass Trail; across Lake Bennet down to the Yukon River; and finally reaching Dawson City. In this easy-to- read historical picture book, you learn how Noah struggles to keep Shadow safe and prove to his father that both he and Shadow can make a difference.

Similar authors: Candice F. Ransom; Donna Shepherd Walsh; Amy Hest

Similar books: Gold in the Hills: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Rush by Candice F. Ransom; The Klondike Gold Rush by Donna Shepherd Walsh; Emma and the Silk Train by Julie Lawson; Bear on the Train by Julie Lawson; When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest

Reviewed by: MB

Date read: 6/24/2011

ISBN-10: 1553370139

ISBN-13: 9781553370130

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After he receives a magic book for his birthday, Joe and his two friends are transported to a time, when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons, and vile-smelling giants roamed the earth. Part of the Time Warp Trio series.

Awards nominated: 2014 Bluestem Nominee

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0142400432

ISBN-13: 9780142400432

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Commenter: Emily, grade 18

Let your imaginations soar! Meet Professor Savant, the only adult who still believes in the Whangdoodle, the wisest, most fun-loving thing in the world. Meet the three Potter children, Lindy, Tom and Ben, whom Professor Savant believes can be trained to take the Professor to Whangdoodleland so he can visit his friend one last time. They learn to concentrate, use all of their senses and believe in the Whangdoodle. They're finally ready to make the trip! Join them on the adventure of a lifetime! Once they get to Whangdoodleland, the Whiffle Bird helps them outwit the many bizarre and scary creatures the oily Prock sends to keep them away from the Whangdoodle.

Similar books: The Narnia series by C. S. Lewis Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0060218053

ISBN-13: 9780060218058

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Before T Rex ruled an earth populated with dinosaurs, a class of creatures called synapsids roamed our world. Some were gentle and some were dangerous predators. Through a 'time snag', one of each enters the current world into what is now Colorado. Two thirteen-year-olds, Phoebe and Rob are investigating the disappearance and death of pets in the area when they meet Sid, a gentle beast, who is being stalked by the vicious gorgonopsid. The two friends find out they must help Sid send the gorgon back to its own time to insure the evolution of all things, especially humans. This exciting time travel adventure has wonderful characters, both, good and evil, human and beast.

Reviewed by: ewl

Date read: 9/21/2010

ISBN-10: 038590567X

ISBN-13: 9780385905671

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