Theodosia is back and so is Mr. Tetley of the British Museum, but he is not at all the same as when she last crossed paths with him. To add to the chaos, mummies from museums all over London mysteriously appear at her father's museum and no one knows how they got there or why. Another mysterious adventure filled with lots of mummies, curses, secret societies, and now, governesses. The first book in the series is Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos followed by Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris and continued with Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus.

Reviewed by: adf

Date read: 1/6/2011

ISBN-10: 0618927646

ISBN-13: 9780618927647

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Read Anne Rockwell's true story of a courageous young woman and her heroic part in America's War of Independence. Follow Mary Hays, otherwise known as 'Molly' as she follows her husband, marching off in General Washington's Colonial Army to fight the English in the Revolutionary War. Equipped with her pitcher, her determination, and her willingness to do what is needed, she earns the love and respect of General Washington and his soldiers to become the legend that is Molly Pitcher!

Similar authors: Augusta Stevenson; Christy Devilier

Similar books: Molly Pitcher by Eileen Dunn Bertanzelli; Molly Pitcher,Young Patriot by Augusta Stevenson; Molly Pitcher by Christy Devilier

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 6/28/2010

ISBN-10: 0679891870

ISBN-13: 9780679891871

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The Queen's Thief is caught in a rival kingdom after boasting that he can steal anything. Gen is released into the magus' care, and they travel to a distant land where Gen must steal a precious stone from a temple of the gods. Thrilling and suspenseful, this Newbery Honor book is set in a mythical land with many gods, who's stories are intertwined with Gen's. Sequels are The Queen of Attolia and The King of Attolia.

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

Awards won: Newbery Honor 1997

Reviewed by: djd

Date read: 8/10/2009

ISBN-10: 0688146279

ISBN-13: 9780688146276

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Everyone's heard the story of Jack and the beanstalk, and how Jack's little adventure made him a very rich man. But have you ever heard about Nick's climb up the beanstalk? Things up in the clouds are much different now than they were way back when Jack made his climb. If you like this one, try The Brave Apprentice also by P.W. Catanese.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/29/2009

ISBN-10: 0689871732

ISBN-13: 9780689871733

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Fifteen-year-old Cole Matthews has been angry his whole life, and he takes his anger out on everyone around him. When he faces prison time for beating up a fellow student, he sees 'Circle Justice' as a way to beat the system. A Native American tradition, 'Circle Justice' attempts to heal the offender, the victim, and the community. When the Circle decides Cole's punishment will be one year alone on a remote Alaskan island, Cole figures he will simply swim away. He burns his shelter and supplies, is mauled by a large white 'spirit bear', and is nearly killed. When he is finally rescued, he spends 6 months in the hospital. Upon his release, Cole must convince the court and the 'Circle' that he has truly repented. Will Cole take responsibility for his actions? Will he ever return to the island? Can he help the student he beat up?

Similar authors: Gary Paulsen, Will Hobbs

Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Nominee 2004

Reviewed by: donna

Date read: 6/28/2011

ISBN-10: 0380977443

ISBN-13: 9780380977444

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