On her first day visiting relatives in Italy, Canadian-born Angela discovers a beautiful, dappled horse, Tempesta, or Storm. She learns that the horse is due for destruction because he seriously injured his owner's daughter, Catarina. Angela and Caterina are determined that Storm will be saved and make plans to do that. Will they succeed? Meanwhile, the handsome jockey, Tony, is obviously very interested in Angela, but her aunt and Catarina warn her that Tony is up to no good. Is everyone wrong about him? This is a fast-paced story that is sure to appeal to horse and adventure lovers.

Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 1/28/2010

ISBN-10: 1896580173

ISBN-13: 9781896580173

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This tale is one retold from A Thousand and One Nights. It takes place in ancient Baghdad where Sindbad the Sailor tells the story of his wondrous travels. Now, Sindbad the Sailor had been on many journeys, but sometimes his stories grew out of proportion to his actual travels. This story will enthrall anyone who enjoys monsters, action, and wicked traps. It is illustrated by the author with exquisite drawings.

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 7/12/2010

ISBN-10: 0887764614

ISBN-13: 9780887764615

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This tale is retold from the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights. It is illustrated by the author with exquisite drawings. It takes place in ancient Baghdad. Sindbad the Sailor tells the stories of his wondrous travels to Sindbad the Porter. Sindbad the Sailor was very rich and had been on many journeys, but sometimes the stories grew out of proportion to the actual travels. This story will enthrall anyone who enjoys monsters, action, and wicked traps.

Reviewed by: cj

Date read: 7/12/2010

ISBN-10: 0887764622

ISBN-13: 9780887764622

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Pee Wee town is the perfect place for Sir Small the Knight. Even though he is the smallest person in a town of very tiny people, who else can they call on to save pretty Lady Teena from the ferocious Dragonfly! With his sword in hand, (which is the size of a pin), and a shield (that is the size of a penny),Sir Small rides out on his trusty ant, to prove that he is the bravest of all! Large print and captivating illustrations make this book an enjoyable experience for the Level 1 Reader.

Similar authors: Mallory Loehr

Similar books: Sir Small and the Sea Monster by Jane O'Connor; Dragon Egg by Mallory Loehr; Unicorn Wings by Mallory Loehr

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/22/2009

ISBN-10: 0394896254

ISBN-13: 9780394896250

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For as long as she can remember, Molly's father has told her the stories of her ancestors, the Mohawk Indians, and has instructed her to always listen to and trust her inner voice. One day, out of the blue, her parents vanish without a trace. While the authorities search for clues, they put Molly into the care of a man who claims to be her great-uncle. But he is scary and sinister, and she has never seen him before. He takes her to his creepy house to stay, where he locks her in her room at night and seems to be trying to fatten her up. Her instincts tell her that something is wrong, and as she watches him, the skin seeming to melt off of his bones, she is reminded of the Mohawk tale of the Skeleton Man. She confides in her teacher, who seems to believe her, but there is no evidence that he has hurt her, just a bad feeling, so she is trapped with him. Molly fears that her time is running out. Are her parents still alive? Will her inner voice save her? Find out in this one-of-a-kind tale of terror.

Similar authors: Neil Gaiman; Betty Ren Wright; May Downing Hahn

Similar books: Coraline by Neil Gaiman; The Dollhouse Murders by Betty Ren Wright; Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn; Code Talkers by Joseph Bruchac; Return of Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac

Reviewed by: lauraf

Date read: 5/9/2012

ISBN-10: 0060290757

ISBN-13: 9780060290757

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