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I love this book. I remember that when I first read it, I could relate to Tom's character a lot. Hands to your hearts, who can deny that as children, after reading this book, we all tried to imagine a pictorial abbreviation of our name and surname, like the 'long thin cat' or the 'hat' in this novel?(Those who read the book will understand:) As remarked by others, 'Time-Slip' is an intriguing factor. It is a nice touch. Also, the 'Time no Longer' concept is relevant and unique, co-relating to the biblical verse which inspired it. There is no sequence of time, Hatty appears young in one chapter, 'older' in the other. There is also a hint of sadness throughout the book. I think that both Tom and Hatty were compensating, in their dream/'night' encounters together, for their somewhat sad/'spent'/unfulfilled lives. Hatty, owing to living with her aunt as an orphan girl, was mistreated; and though in a sense she always wanted to be friends with her cousins (Hubert, James and Edgar), she spent most of her time playing alone. She found more of a friend in their gardener, Abel. Although James is the most friendly, even in Tom's perspective, they never treated Hatty like a sister, that special 'bonding' never existed. Hatty only found a sort of brother in Tom. Tom, being rather mature for his age, had always desired a big garden with mature trees to play with. His own home had nothing of the sort. This is a reality for many children nowadays, unfortunately. Therefore, this 'dreamscape' fantasy world provided them both with what they wished as children. The ending is rather sad as well. It offers a satisfying conclusion, but the reader cannot help being gloomy that their 'adventure' ends there. 'Hatty' was no longer the little girl Tom became friends with. Time has run its course on her, indeed time is a harsh reality. Also the garden, like the many other Victorian gardens of those times, was destroyed. The only surviving tree is Tricksy, fortunately. A delightful, yet sad, story that will enthrall the younger generation with its charm. Original in subject-matter in those times, and unique in its form. Rightly so, it is nowadays considered as a children's classic.

Cute. It's no Ocean at the End of the Lane but will be fun for Vivian when she's older.

This feels dated and I can't imagine it would resonate much with a pre-teen today. The topic (bullying) is important but I'd wager that there are other YA books that deal with this in a more relevant way. As it stands, it could be a decent conversation starter with kids -- it requires a lot of reading between the lines to arrive at a moral lesson. For (far) future reference: could be good one to share and discuss with my daughter, there's certainly nothing off-putting, but there might be better options.

I adore this book. Such a darling story that is heartwarming, funny, and a bit silly. Excellent comic book style illustrations. I am looking forward to reading this with Vivian when she's older.

I really could not stand reading this book. i loved loved the movie when i was a kid. After getting used the writing style the writer kept changing tones and moods. In any other book it may have worked, but she seemed to just botch tons of ideas together-trying to seem "smart enough" to complete a novel. Though the story is a classic Children's tale i could not bring myself to like it. The writer tries too hard to impress readers and strays from the fluency of the story.

I can easily see why THE GIVER is a modern classic - it has deep meaning, "relatable" characters, nail-biting suspense, and high stakes. [Yep, it took me a LONG TIME to get to it. I can't explain why ... so don't ask.] There are some fascinating elements to this story, like the very deliberate revelations about the nature of the book's world and the frame-of-mind of the people living in it. Lois Lowry's description of this world and her care for the way its people live is so delicately developed that I felt like I was living there. This feeling of deep identification is further elicited by the enticing remedies offered for the troubles of our modern world. To me, though, the ending of THE GIVER was baffling. I understood what the main characters were doing but I wasn't entirely sure why, based on who they were as people, they would do it. Not that they weren't *capable* of such actions, but I feel like the *progression* of their decisions and actions was not well-explained. The arcs of the characters and the world itself sort of flattened out - or just ran out of gas in midair and went PLOP! In my opinion, what happened at the end of the book was just as important as what led up to it - but the ending went so far off into shallow allegory that it disregarded the very finely developed world that made the book so compelling in the first two acts. Because of this, the book felt a little *incomplete* to me. Maybe it's a sign of the times (today) but I think there were one or two more books-worth of plot in the third act of this one that deserved to be written. All that being said, though, THE GIVER is thought-provoking and often surprising - a dark delight. Overall excellent and I really liked it.

It is one of the stories that stayes with you for a long time after you read it. A great book really. I love the ending very much.

R

Really good. Childhood memories. Had this book when I was little.

Loved this. Arthur was a fav of mine as a child. Great book.

Loved this book as a kid. Great book.

Good Kids Book. Loved it.

Loved Curious George. Brings back memories. When I was a kid and read it.

loved this book when I was a kid. such a good kids book for any child.

Read this as a child! Loved it. Still do.

One of the best childhood books that has ever came out. Dr. Seuss is amazing!

My all time fav. Still have the book from when i was a kid. LOVE LOVE LOVE this book so much =]

Childhood book that i love so much.

Childhood book that is a fav of mine still to this day. LOVE it!

A tiny part of my childhood lives in this book.

Middle grade books are something I rarely read, but this one's terrific for all ages. In this first person, present tense account, Abby tells us why she gets all the attention--at home, in school, wherever she goes. You know the annoying kid who disrupts classes, distracts in restaurants, and is always making a scene? That's Abby. But when you read this hilarious and heartfelt story from HER point of view, you'll understand how ADHD can influence a person's behavior. I tend not to root for the person who takes up all the airtime, but I was on Abby's side from the first page. Great book for kids, parents and teachers, This Is Not the Abby Show is a fun read that provides much information for discussion.

This was my favorite series of all time! I read it when I was in 5th grade and I could not stop. It was so amazing and the ending of the series was an awesome surprise.

I did not finish this one, and do not plan on doing it for quite a while. This was not my cup of tea...

Wow! Where to start? Space Oddity I'm fed up with all the Star Wars, David Bowie, Tolkien and C.S. Lewis references, which made this book so much more enjoyable. A matter of fact, I hate this book, I hate it because I've been through it. Friends that really aren't your friends, people avoiding you, backtalking etc , and it just torned up really old wounds to read about it. But it was also so nice of reading about Auggie (Major Tom <3) , how he dealt with it all. I cried endlessy too this book. But at the same time I love it to bits. It's just beautiful! I did not expect this at all.

5 Stars Great Family Read-Aloud Suitable for all ages Where can I begin? Before I was two chapters into this book, I knew I would be giving it five stars. I LOVED it. I couldn't put it down - and it wasn't because it was packed with action or romance. It was a simple story of family transformation. And it held me captive. I am not even sure how to put my finger on what it was I loved so much. Perhaps it was the simplicity. Perhaps it was the family transformation or wholesome, Christian values. Perhaps it was the humor, which sometimes had me laughing out loud. Perhaps it was the fact that the gospel was clearly laid out. Whatever it was, the book was incredible. This deserves its own spot: I loved the sergeant. Enough said. Outside of a few grammatical errors and the fact that the synopsis leads you to believe the story is about Jessica (it is about the whole family, which I actually liked and prefer), I wouldn't change a thing. The author's personal convictions shone through in a way that was uplifting and encouraging. This was a wholesome, excellent read that I will definitely recommend. I would give it to any one of my siblings and I hope my own children can read it someday. Recommended to homeschoolers, families, and teens with a desire to pursue worthwhile reading.

This cute little book earned five stars for its amazing ability to keep children's attention and interest! I've seen the School-Time Series puppet show, and both it and the book are wonderful for little ones. I will definitely use this book for my kiddos someday!

This was the first Alcott novel I've read that didn't come close to keeping my interest. Normally, I can't put her books down! It was a sweet story, but it didn't really seem like it was even written by Alcott. Recommended for girls 11-15 who want a simple, child's point-of-view story.

I loved this book as a child! It's sweet, yet practical stories go deep into my memory. I would recommend it for any parent.

This was a good family book, particularly for those who like to learn about wildlife, survival, etc. The constant desire of the father to instruct his children was very inspiring and profitable. I did notice excessive killing of innocent animals, but I think that may have been the spirit of the time in which this book was penned. If you can get over that, it will make a great read!

This is a very sweet book. For Christians, note that some evolution is thrown in. Beyond that, however, this makes for a heartwarming tale!

This is an excellent read for children and young teens! The story is simple and the daily life in the Middle Ages is very well portrayed. Best of all, it shows it all - victory and defeat.

I have to admit, I love the part where the knight rakes his squire over the coals for being just a squire who knows nothing. And, then of course,the knight finds out that maybe his squire knows a thing or two! I do not get into fantasy at all, but this book is a good reminder of guarding our way and keeping a pure heart.

This is sort of cute! It's a Roman "newspaper", giving a 21st century individual an idea of all that would have made the news if the Romans had had a newspaper. From the Circus Maximus games to the conquest of Britain, the news is in there!

drews favorite book! :)

Drew gives this book 5 stars :)

Drew gives this book 5 stars :)

The way this book was written reminds me of a lazy summer day. The pace was tranquil and yet I finished it in one day. I love books that include mystical elements that have a strong element of old-time fairy lore and this is one of them. The story is family-friendly, if not a bit melancholy. There is one bit of violence in it, but it teaches a lesson. This book is a lovely, sweet read that is worth it just for Babbitt's descriptive powers.

Cute and simple fairytale perfect for young readers.

Intriguing and thought-provoking, but now I'm stuck having to read more.

I always enjoy a good Sherlock Holmes retelling, and Eulberg's Shelby Holmes story is a perfect middle grade entry into the Sherlock world. Shelby and John are both well-written characters who work well together in their own quirky ways, and the mystery is both clever enough for a 9 year-old Holmes and solvable enough for a middle grade audience. I can't wait to see future Shelby Holmes mysteries!

Adorable and informative. Loved it!

I loved sharing this childhood favorite of mine with my daughter. It was a great bedtime story over the course of a few nights!

Very cute for those girls who liked Fancy Nancy picture books. I love the quality of the vocabulary - it's smart and fun and feminine, which is exactly what I want my daughter reading. This made the perfect bedtime story over the course of a week or two.

This is a really sweet and beautifully written middle grades novel. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that I felt like the ending, while hopeful and complete enough to resolve the book, didn't quite do Lola and Canaan justice. They were such great characters - there should have been more resolution, both in their relationship and in Canaan's family life.

Childhood favorite and quite possibly the book that began my life-long obsession with reading. :)

I loved the heart wrenching sentences, the neat cover-it-all background and the way the story moved along. But the only thing that got really under my skin was How the narrator talked and butt in to much. You can't just all of a sudden, make the characters noticed you, like it was just to fast and that ruined it for me. Also the part where it was just a long three/four page Of narrator nonsense that had completely nothing to do With the story. But to put these aside, the story is brilliant. It's sad, and depressing but after you get past that part, you know that nothing can get in the way of brotherly/sisterly love. That's what i love most.

Omg what a twist! I seriously did not expect that to happen in the end.

My first chapter book in 1st grade. I hated the thought of reading a book with no picture seeing as to how I just got out of kindergarten. But this book was magnificent. Ending was a bit bittersweet, but at least he was reunited with his family again. And the indian boy was sweet. Ehh thats all I can say.

My goodness this book was a whirlwind! I have never had the feeling of wanting to pluck the character out and keeping them for myself as I have for this book. the characters had such realistic feelings that were portrayed that I felt sorry for each and every one of them. I was a bit disappointed at the end but like it said, BITTERSWEET. Max I found to be extremely captivating and weird. Lucia is by far my constricted favorite due to her brotherly love of Otto which I thought to be sweet and sour. Now Otto, oh how extraordinary Otto is. How mysterious. How complicated Lucia must have felt. If only there is a second book.....

I LOVE this book. But not just this. I love reading the first book also. Both of these books has such a quirkie fun atmosphere by the narrator (excuse my spelling) giving caution and then you have Jack and Jill on an amazing quest..don't forget the frog...and the blood...and the frog...

This book had me anticipating about what would happen and left a big gaping hole of cliff hangers. Can't wait to get started on the next book.

I would have to say that out of all the series I have read so far, this one being the most recent one, this story is a bit heart pacing for me. When I got to the couplets I wasn't able to wait and read about what WOULD happen. When is it going to happen and where exactly. Ehh.

Not sure if it counts but I listened to the audio book and it was splendid! Written by my favorite author AND read by Neil Gaimen makes it a great treat!

It is a great read. Some of them...scratch that, most of them are from his famous series of unfortunate events. Very great quotes. True and to the point without the harsh realities that we are all so scared about.

His books will always be a favorite in my life.

I believe this was my very first book when I turned 4

I remember reading this in elementary school over and over again. Love the rhymes.

I remember reading this because I love looking at the chair, it just look so nice at the time. Now when I look back at it, It's just a chair. A CHAIR. Weird mind.

5 stars all the way. Great read. Who would've thought that someone can take Hansel and Gretal and turn it into a whole different story. Just when you think you know whats going to happen next, it really isn't. ~READ IT!! Like seriously...

Who DOESN'T like this book? This is an all time classic children's book. Had it since I was a first grader and STILL have it now, passing the story on to my nephews and nieces.

Childhood memories One more South American Not quite fitting in

A Solutioneer, Something that everyone needs. Adding book two now.

** spoiler alert ** Now they are giants? Not the most creative one But it has pandas

Maybe the most plot Five year old a bit confused But really engaged

A fun, whimsical story with a great perspective on the essence of family ties.

Better than "The Giver".

I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Christina Moore. The stories were positive and uplifting. I liked this book better than others with similar themes such as "Heroes for My Daughter" by Brad Meltzer and "Amelia to Zora: Twenty-Six Women Who Changed the World". I'm sure there are controversial details in the lives of the women who are discussed that are glossed over. The stories in "Girls Who Rocked the World" are easy to follow and very accessible.

A great story about family fun without cell phones, video games, or computers.

This was a fun, quick read. I enjoyed the characters (including the castle itself) and the positive family relationships.

Miss Penelope Lumley is not Mary Poppins and she's not Amelia Bedelia, but she is perfectly charming in her own right. I enjoyed reading about her adventures. Katherine Kellgren does a wonderful job of narrating the audio version of this story.

A cute bedtime book which teaches a circular breathing relaxation technique to young children.

** spoiler alert ** This story reminded me of the sweetness in "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo. "Sometimes plans stretch so long and thin that they break and you're left with no plans at all." p. 43 "Sometimes people change and ignore their essence." p. 81 "Sometimes we long for what the world tells us is missing, and miss what is right in front of us." p.214

This is a quick read. It's a early reader chapater book and would be fun as a read aloud. It was hillarious! Here is the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB0ZrG...

I love the illustrations!

I love this author and love this book. Here is a video of Jacqueline Woodson talking about Show Way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNc6ZO...

** spoiler alert ** I won this book on Goodreads. I didn't know what to expect and I was presently surprised. I know a little girl turning 2 this month, and I'm looking forward to sharing this book with her. This is a wordless picture book, but there is plenty to talk about on each page such as where the walrus is and who he's with now. I like the conflict between the zookeeper and the walrus and the win/win resolution at the end. Perhaps I need to post a spoiler alert for that last comment.

I enjoyed this book more than the regular comic strip. It was a fun mix of text story and comic strip. I loved the Benjamin Franklin trivia woven into the story line. The secret coded message were another fun feature. The book gave me a better understanding of Nate the 6th grader, his friends, and his motivations. This book is recommended for ages 8 to 12. The reading level works for age 8, but I'd hate to inspire young readers with Nate's prank and put-down ideas.

I enjoyed the adventure of these two siblings. I enjoyed their relationship with each other and their detailed planning. It's the type of adventure I would never take myself, but would enjoy planning and pondering.

The story reminds me of The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain. The story line is fun ... incorporating humor, adventure, and life lessons.

I loved the book and loved the illustrations! I've heard that Peg Leg Joe the age of song is probably more myth than historical, but the song recalls the brave journeys that many people took seeking freedom. I enjoyed the chat about this book at: http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/0...

This is a fun twist on the little-red-hen. Parents should plan to make strawberry shortcake if they read this with their children.

My husband and I worked through these riddles on a car trip. I wish there were more fun books like this one about elementary-school math.

I checked it out from our local library because I like this author. I think this would be a great book to read to kids at the end of January as groundhod day is approaching. It is fun and informative like many of Joan's books.

I love the ending with saving the pumpkin seeds for next year.

I really enjoyed this book. I love the facts on the inside and back covers!

I've really enjoyed this series!

This is a fun book filled with wordplay. I enjoyed David Hyde Pierce's narration of the audio version, and the interview with the author, Norton Juster, at the end. World Book Night 2013 www.us.worldbooknight.org

Megan is a fun character who makes it obvious that deafness is not a tragedy. I like how the book shows challenges that Megan and Cindy face and how they deal with those challenges.

I enjoyed the story of how the strawberry girl and her family solved many problems using common courtesy, service, and fairness despite having neighbors who were difficult to like and serve.

World Book Night (www.us.worldbooknight.org) http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/ne...

I enjoyed the humor in this book.

Link to reading level correlation chart: http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/staff/larmad... This link assigns reading levels to several books: http://registration.beavton.k12.or.us...

I love all of the books I've read by Elizabeth George Speare. I also enjoy stories of frontier survival.

I love the book and the musical! Many days I'm snippy like Mary Lennox. I hope that I can grow out of this with enough gardening.

I love Anne's pluck and determination and Marilla's wisdom.

I loved these as a child - and horses :p

Not going any farther then this in the series since this is the last one L. Frank Baum wrote.

I finally got around t0 reading this book. And I loved it like I thought I would.

I can not imagine a life without feelings. Sure we say we don't want the bad ones but don't we learn from them? Comfortably numb isn't a good thing.

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