Tam's baby sister is stolen by fairies, who leave a changeling (an ugly fairy baby) behind. The only way to get her back is for Tam to travel to fairy land with Pix, the changeling, and exchange her for his sister. Tam faces many adventures but at last finds what he is seeking. This is a charming and lighthearted journey into the land of the fairies.

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 11/4/2010

ISBN-10: 037595841X

ISBN-13: 9780375958410

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Have you ever been to New York City? Looking at a map of Manhattan may help you understand this fantasy story. For thirteen years, Rory Hennessy has been holding his little family together-his mother, sister, and himself. They live in New York City in a small apartment in Manhattan. Because his mother must work long hours, Rory is usually in charge of his nine-year-old sister, Bridget, who loves to know about many, many, unusual things. She has a tendency to act first, and think later. A magician's trick opens Rory's eyes to Mannahatta, a spirit city that co-exists alongside Manhattan. Only Rory has the power to see Mannahatta. Why? Will he continue to have this power forever, or will he even want to have this special power? Rory goes through mazes, and various obstacle courses, throughout the story. Then, there is Bridget! Will Rory accomplish his goals?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0142413070

ISBN-13: 9780142413074

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Carlo works for his uncle, in the family shipping business. His uncle considers him worthless, since he spends his days reading, and calls him 'Chuchio,' which means jackass. One day, while wandering through the market, Carlo comes upon a bookseller he has never seen before. In the shop, he finds a book, filled with stories like the Arabian Nights. Even though he cannot pay for it, the bookseller insists that he take the book. That evening, Carlo finds an old map folded up in the jacket, and dreams of finding the treasure. When he can't find the bookseller the next day, he returns to find that, due to a colossal error he has made, his uncle is throwing him out of the house, and the business. He resolves to look for the treasure, and prove to his uncle that he not a 'chuchio.' His adventures will take him to unknown places, and he will meet outlandish characters, before he finds his golden dream.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0805083332

ISBN-13: 9780805083330

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One night while the Good Knight was keeping watch over the Kingdom, he hears a loud ROAR! What could this be? Could there be a dragon out there ready to attack? Good Knight jumps on his horse and rides through the dense forest to investigate. In a dark cave, he discovers, not one but three little dragons bedding down for the night. One needs a glass of water, another one needs a story, and the third one needs a song before going to sleep. Being a Good Knight he is willing to do his best. But what the three little dragon want next is a real surprise! Is this above and beyond the call of duty for the Good Knight?

Similar authors: Arnold Lobel

Similar books: A Cold Winter's Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; Take Care, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas; Happy Birthday, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/31/2009

ISBN-10: 0142302015

ISBN-13: 9780142302019

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When eleven-year-old Gregor, and his two-year-old sister, are pulled into a strange underground world, they are sent on a journey foretold by an ancient prophecy, triggering an epic battle involving men, bats, rats, cockroaches, and spiders. Book one of the Underland Chronicles series.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0439678137

ISBN-13: 9780439678131

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Commenter: Hannah, grade 2

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