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Irene Marshall says....
A beautiful romance with plenty of smiles and chuckles thrown in for spice, serve up a wonderful story of Trent and Sarah's love and their attempt to beat the odds and turn four needy people into a real family. Ms. Soard has spun a tale as old as time and as new as today. She tells this tale in such a way that the reader becomes more than "just a reader". The characters are so real that we and hold our breath, feeling the pain, fear, joy, and love, right along with them.

Fantastic Story
Housebreaking a Husband
Lori Soard
Thorndike/Five Star
ISBN: 0-7862-4578
December 2002
Hardcover

When Melissa Kasey died of cancer, she left her twenty-two month old twins, Kyle and Caitlin, and a $10,000 life insurance policy (for the twin's educations), to her brother, Trent. The twin's
natural father, Nathan Winters, who has never shown an interest in the children, in fact, has never even seen them,now shows up and offers to sign away his parental rights, in exchange

for the $10,000. When Trent refuses his offer, Nathan sued for custody of the twins and control of the money. Since Winters is married and Trent isn't, Trent's chances of winning this battle,
looks bleak. His lawyer's advice to Trent? ---- " Elope to Vegas, FAST!!"

Sarah Goldwyne is recovering from a love affair, gone sour, and a miscarriage. She has also been told that due to scarring, she will probably never have another child. She, having given
up all hope of ever marrying and having a family ,moves into a house on the beach. She hopes to build up a dog training business. But before she has even unpacked, she takes a walk on the beach and finds a child, a boy, about two years old, alone. He crawls onto her lap and into her heart. In trying to return him to his parents, she meets Trent and a female
version of the little boy.

When Sarah sees the quality of the people who apply for the position of Nanny, she agrees to take on the job. She quickly comes to love the twins as her own and when Trent tells her
the whole story, she agrees to elope with him to Vegas, a marriage in name only, and only until Trent gains legal custody of the children. Sarah has no intention of falling in love with
Trent. . . . . Yeah, right.

They appear before the judge, married, and the judge, suspicious of the quick marriage, orders a home study, before he'll make a decision. During the time that the study is being done, Trent falls as deeply in love with Sarah, as she is with him and he feels that the twins are enough of a family for them. But how will the judge decide and what affect will the decision have on Trent and Sarah?

A beautiful romance with plenty of smiles and chuckles thrown in for spice, serve up a wonderful story of Trent and Sarah's love and their attempt to beat the odds and turn four needy people into a real family. Ms. Soard has spun a tale as old as time and as new as today. She tells this tale in such a way that the reader becomes more than "just a reader". The characters are so real that we and hold our breath, feeling the pain, fear, joy, and love, right along with them.

Reviewed by Irene Marshall

Hearwarming Read
Lori Soard's imagination and depth of feeling for her characters are unique. She spins a tale of difficulty and triumph, laughter and tears. This one is highly recommended and a keeper to read and re-read. A must-have for those who love beautiful style and prose!! - Candace Sams, National Readers' Choice Winner

A heart-tugging story that kept me turning the page...
Lori Soard has weaved a delightful story of a woman's journey from an unhappy past. It's a heart-tugging story that kept me up all night because I was unable to put it down. Her characters are well developed and pull you into the story from the start. This book is highly recommended for all to read. You'll love it!

L.C. Martin author of Caught in the Rain

A Light Romance Suitable for Young Adults
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Aha! Here is a romance, light as whipped cream, and suitable for the young.

Author Lori Soard sets the pace for "Housebreaking a Husband" with a humorous, romantic and action-packed beginning

A feisty young woman with a scarred past meets a man with heavenly green eyes on the beach behind her home-or rather she entangles that man with a dog, leash, the arms and legs of children and some of her own body parts.

It turns out this man with whom Sarah has become entwined has some scars of his own. He is about to lose custody of two beautiful twins and, excepting for the deep love he feels for them, is determined to be emotionally unavailable to all others.

This romance is titillating but is also so free from explicit sex that it would be suitable for most 14 year olds. Like most families, Sarah's is slightly dysfunctional and quirky and absolutely lovable. it appears that Soard is incapable of formulating a cookie-cutter character. They all have a reality quotient of 10.

This is a story about how love can be corrupted by a lack of communication and by unaddressed fears. There is much more to it than a quick, romantic read.

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Carolyn Howard-Johnson [author of] This is the Place ... Read more

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It's time for Marcos's first checkup, and he's terrified! Will the doctor be scary? Morgie, Moffie, and Mama all come along so Marcos won't be afraid. Children of all ages will understand Marcos's anxiety about his first visit to the doctor. ... Read more

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A secret kingdom of trolls, and their legendary gold, lies in the mysterious shadows of Troll Fell. It is to this eerie and dangerous place that Peer must go after his father's sudden death, to live with his greedy uncles, Baldur and Grim, at their mill.

When Peer discovers his uncles' plan to sell children to the trolls, he has to bury his fears and set out to stop them somehow. In a world filled with magic and mystery, Peer has only his bravery, his wits, and two new allies -- a daring girl looking for adventure and a mischievous house spirit looking for a good meal. Their story will become part of the legends and lore that fill this extraordinary land by the sea.

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Solid fantasy
A Norse flavor is given to "Troll Fell," a solid and surprisingly imaginative fantasy starting off on a Cinderella note. Katherine Langrish's debut novel has a few dropped threads, but dips into traditional goblins and ghouls as its inspirations. And it's inspired indeed.

Peer's father has died, just after completing a new longship. Enter Baldur, his ogrish uncle, who takes all of Peer's money and drags him and his faithful dog away. Peer's new home is a miserable place, in a land surrounded by angry neighbors and mischief-making trolls. He's treated like a slave by his uncles Baldur and Grim, and his only solace is the Nis (a neglected house sprite) and a girl from the neighboring farm, Hilde.

But things take a nastier turn after Peer encounters the ghoulish Granny Green-teeth: She reveals that at a forthcoming double wedding for troll princes and princesses, the uncles are going to give him as a wedding present. What's worse, they also plan to kidnap Hilde and give HER as a gift too. Determined to save himself, Peer runs away from home -- only to end up right in the trolls' hands...

"Troll Fell" is a good example of what a fantasy should be -- not derivative, well-written, quick-faced and with enough quirks to keep it from being too grim. Langrish doesn't stoop to deus ex machinae, but keeps the plot simple and straightforward, while peppering it with plenty of northern ghoulies, ghosties and long-legged beasties.

Her writing is solid and descriptive, bringing to life everything from the bleak hills to the bizarre underground kingdom of the trolls. Langrish is particularly good at making the readers feel what the characters are feeling, such as Peer's almost crippling claustrophobia, or his horror at seeing faithful dog Loki thrown into a dogfight. A few threads -- such as Granny's threat to Peer -- are left unsatisfied, but a sequel might take care of those.

Peer and Hilde are a good hero and heroine, with their own flaws and squabbles and weaknesses. The supporting cast is equally good -- the scraggly, disgruntled Nis, the stupid lubbers, the grandmotherly yet homicidal pond-dweller Granny Greenteeth, feisty grandpa Eirek, and the greedy, scheming Baldur and Grim.

"Troll Fell" lives up to its promise as a suspenseful, well-written fantasy. Katherine Langrish does a good job, with plenty of promise for her future books.

Great fantasy
Peer Ulfsson stands at the funeral of his father, wondering what will happen to him when a big brutish man arrives claiming to be his Uncle Baldur Grimsson, the miller of Trollsvik. The twelve year old had no idea he had a relative, but Baldur with only a nasty word about his dead sibling grabs the lad to yank him back with him. The odious Baldur also takes any money Ulf left behind claiming a debt and even absconds with Peer's ring. Peer leaves with his uncle even while the funeral pyre still burns. When they reach Baldur's home, Peer meets his other uncle Grim, who lives up to his name.

Peer makes friends with the housekeeper Nis the gremlin and with Hilde, whose father is going on a sea voyage. Peer learns that his guardians intend to sell him and Hilde to the troll king who will use them as a wedding present as the trio knows that the finest gift in the land is young human slaves.

The Harry Potter crowd will enjoy this feature length fairy tale mindful of the relationship between the stepmother and Cinderella. The well-written story line hooks the audience who will wonder if the two children can find a way to trump the sneaky trolls and the nasty human adults. The trolls slyly use shadows to cause trouble while the uncles are an unpleasant pragmatic pair rivaling the cruelty of de Cruella. Still the tale belongs to two courageous children and a frightened goblin as they seek a happily ever ending.

Harriet Klausner ... Read more

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Good-girl Chloe needs to find a way to land in detention with her heartthrob -- bad boy Travis. But every time she does something wrong, the vice-principal blames someone else. Soon the whole school is mad at Chloe. And when she finally gets detention, Travis's time in detention is up!

Meanwhile, her sister, Riley, has decided to give geek Larry a chance at romance and agrees to a study date with him. But after some humorous mishaps, she realizes the whole thing was a big mistake -- Larry really is as weird as he seems!

Reviews (6)

another great olsen book!
Once again, the Olsens don't disappoint girls who are looking for a realistic read. The writing is good, and any preteen/teen can enjoy this book! I know people say they're for younger kids, but I'm 14 and I still read these books! In fact I got into them last year! So Little Time is a great series, and the second book is really good! Check out all the current So Little Time books, 8 so far, and have fun with them!

Mary-Kate & Ashley Rules!!!
This book as you know is thee second in 'So Little Time' series. This one is about:
Chloe (MK) & Riley (Ashley) are planning a party for people at the school. The only thing is, they need dates because that was the only reason they want to throw the party. But getting a date isn't as easy as they think. Chloe likes a boy named Travis & wants him for a date, the only thing is, she got him in detention! As well as about 5 other kids. Riley. A boy who she hates named Larry is crazy for her. Riley has a friend named Sierra & she is part of a band. She invites Riley to watch their band practice & Riley falls head-over-heels for the lead singer, Alex. He likes her too & asks her out on a date but b4 she can answer, Larry comes in! It ruins her! Alex thinks they r boyfriend & girlfriend when they aren't. Chloe is doing EVERYTHING she can but it's not working.

It's the Friday, the day of the party & Chloe finally gets in detention by cutting class & throwing her yoghurt on the floor. She goes up 2 Travis & tells him she got detention! But Chloe is shocked when he tells her that he got out of detention early! When they get home, they realise their mum is having a party of her own! What are they gonna do?

I loved this book & any Mary-Kate & Ashley fan will as well. Even if your not a fan you'll still love it!

Mary-Kate & Ashley Rules!!!
I absolutely LOVE this book! You see, what happens is Chloe (MK) & Riley (Ashley) r 14year olds & they r planning 2 have a beach party. The main reason so they can get a boyfriend. Chloe wants a guy named Travis who she thinks is totally dreamy, but can't seem 2 get him. He's in detention! So Chloe asks everyone & tries evrything 2 get detention but since she is citizen of the week, Principal wont believe her. Riley. A boy named Larry is crazy 4 her. But Riley thinks different. In other words, she hates him! She thinks he is awful (he sounds like it). Riley is also having a hard time finding a date. Her friend Sierra invites her 2 see her band practice one afternoon after school and Riley realises the lead singer could b her date. He's cute. He likes her too. He asks her if she would like 2 go out with him after school the next day, but Riley remembers that LArry is coming over b'cuase they have 2 study. Alex, her crush, always sees her with Larry. and he thinks they r boyfirend & girlfriend. Riley want 2 date him but larry always comes up at the worng. Its the Friday, the day of the party & neither of the girls have a date@ What r they gonna do. A must read 4 everyone!

So Little Brain!
Identical twin,Chloe Carson,is in love with a boy who is constantly in detention and tries her best to come up with heaps of plans to get herself detention too,to be with him. Meanwhile, the other half of the twin faction,Riley Carson,is in love with one boy while being stuck with a total geek!!I recommend buying this series if you have been a Sweet Valley fan.

Just as great as the first one! :-)
Mary-Kate and Ashley books are great for any age. and they are worth every dollar you spend on them. i bought this book the first day it came out, since i liked the first one so much. this book series is about their hit tv show "So Little Time" the show is great, but a child would learn so much better though a book. i recommend this book for ages 6-106!!!! any age will enjoy this book! and if you are an olsen fan and dont have this book, you NEED it, it is so much different from the tv show episode. its great! ... Read more

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How to train a boy...

• Avoid the geeky guy next door.

• Move into Dad's trailer.

• Go to rock-star friend's concert.

Chloe and Riley Carlson...
So much to do...

so little time ... Read more

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mk and a rock!
Mary Kate and Ashley once again deliver a new series that girls can relate to, and any age can enjoy (I'm 14). I know have all 8 of these So Little Time books and enjoy them very much. In this book we are introduced to Riley and Chloe Carlson, their parents Macy and Jack Carlson, their nanny Manuelo, and Larry, Riley's lovesick classmate (and I don't know why Riley doesn't like him because if you watch the So Little Time show you'll see that Larry is really hot).

Great Book!
This is the perfect series to stack up in your shelves,beside your old Sweet Valley Twins books,which is exactly what I'm doing!I like this series VERY much.Chloe is so funny,without meaning to be.It is hilarious when she drinks cold drinks and gets a brain freeze.The twins also discover that dog training books work on boys!!

MK & A rule!
This was a good book, at times boring. Just because they wear make up, and are popular, that doesn't mean it's a bad book! It's realistic, because a lot of girls care about how they look. It was also funny, and Chloe must have been embarrassed when she had that brain freeze! It was good. Mary-Kate and Ashley are so cool! But all some people can do is critizice them. They have worked long and hard to get where they r right now. They are incredibly talented.

a great book, but lacking depth.
This was a great book, I thought. It was definately a little superficial, but who wants to read serious books anyway? This book was a lot like their movies: totally great but not a whole lot of plot. Don't get me wrong, I love this type of thing. I'm just saying, if you're looking for something serious, this is not the book for you. If you're looking for something fun with no real point, you'll love this book. It was so funny, especially how Chloe was using her dog training book to snag the guy she wanted!

A Really Great Book
i really enjoyed every book of mary-kate and ashley's that i have read, and i def. think young people get into reading from books like these. since younger children look up to these amazing people, they want to learn how to read their books. i def. recommend this book if you have a young child who likes mary-kate and ashley, and i def. recommend it if you are an olsen fan, like myself. i have this book, and i love it, and i know you will too!
~*Jessica from TwinTastic ... ... Read more

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Moffie and Morgie can hardly believe it's almost the end of the school year! They're going to miss Ms. Shepherd so much. When the twins and their friends decide to throw their teacher a surprise last-day-of-school party, it turns out Ms. Shepherd has a surprise of her own for the class. What could it be? ... Read more

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Mary-Kate and Ashley are psyched to see their friend Patty perform her Irish dance in the talent contest at the mall. But before Patty goes on stage, her emerald shamrock pin is stolen! The twins are sure they'll find Patty's pin in no time. After all, the thief left behind a chocolate fingerprint. But the case gets tougher when more jewelry turns up missing. Now the talent show might be cancelled -- unless Mary-Kate and Ashley can find the chocolate-loving thief lickety split! ... Read more

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Mall Madness
Have you ever read this book called The Case of The Mall Mystery? Well if you want to here's some advise.Mary-kate and Ashley go to the mall with their friend Patty.The girls watch Patty in the talint show.There was a person going around the mall.The person stole Patty's shamrock pin.It is a really good book.You should buy it.

The Case of Mall Mystery with Mary-Kate and Ashley
Mary-Kate goes to the mall to get Ashley something for her first dance and she found a ring on the floor.She thought she had a lucky day but the ring was stolen she did not know that either.When she went in Jcpenny's they had signs up with a picture of a ring and it said reward $ dollars. Mary-Kate had felt pretty sick ,so then she talked to a manager about it and gave it back and got $. She bought Ashley a ring for a $ dollars and keep the rest.

The Case Of The Mall Mystery!!
Our friend Patty brought her mom's four-leaf clover diamond pin to the mall -- and it disappeared! Did Patty lose it -- or was it stolen?Ashley and I were on the case, and we had to solve this one fast -- before Patty's mom found out the pin is gone!Who would do that? All I know is if I had found it I'd wanna slap who ever did it! This book was great and I Loved It! Please keep pleasing this # 1 fan! :) ... Read more

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skull crack book review
In the book Skullcrack by Ben Bo it showed that no matter what nothing can come in the way of family not even a hurricane.
My book was about a boy who always knew he was missing something in his life but between being harassed by his drunken father and doing what he loved surfing he really had no time for anything else. One day a mystical man named Mr. Bones followed him home one night and gave him some insight into his future telling him he would meet a very special girl and that when he met adeadly hurricane would hit him and he told him to beware Edwin. One day Jonah's father takes his game a little to far and gets really drunk and really mad and he comes after Jonah and hits him. Jonah not knowing what he was doing or where he was going just takes off with no money or food or anything but he falls off of a cliff causing him to go into a coma. The next day Jonah's father goes to see jonah in the hospital and he talks to Jonah about how he is never going to touch another drop of alcohol again, but then he starts to talk about Jonah's sister who he had never told him about before and it wasn't only his sister it was his twin sister but he had to give her away when they were like one year old because he said he wouldn't be able to raise a girl with their mother being dead and all so he gave her to the adoption agency and he kept Jonah. Jonah's father then decides since Jonah is out of his coma that they can go and see sally (Jonah's twin sister) so they head out to the island that she is on but they here of hurricane on there way there and find out that they are evacuating everyone from the island by bus. Jonah decides not to go with his dad on the bus and he goes to his sisters house. He meets her at her house and at first they didn't believe that he was her brother, but then they figure it out right as the hurricane hits and they all survive it.
I thought this book was really dull and boring at first but after you get about half way through it it starts to unravel Jonah's problems in his life and he tries to solve them. Overall this book was very good, and it showed me no matter what you can always find what or who you are looking for.
In this book it showed courage, but most of all it showed that you just can't keep family apart.

CRAIG p.1

Skullcrack: A Excellent Realistic Fiction Novel
Skullcrack is a short novel about a teenage boy living in Ireland named Jonah. His father is an agressive alcoholic. Jonah loves to surf off a small inlet called Craxkull Point. There he starts seeing stange images of a girl in the swirling mists of the cove. I found this book interesting and fun to read because I like setting and the suspense. The ends of most of the chapters leave you hanging on the edge of your seat. This also makes you want to read more. The text contains a group of "demons" commenting on some of the current happenings. Even though his dad is a heavy drinker, he cares deeply about his son and suprises him by buying two tickets to America. What adventures will Jonah find in the US? Read this book, Skullcrack to find out. ... Read more

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FROM: The Agency

TO: Special Agents Misty and Amber

LOCATION: New York City, Fashion Week

PROBLEM: New York City's top supermodels are making funny faces and turning cartwheels as they strut down the runway! Makeup millionaire and super-villain Renee La Rouge has been spotted in the area.

YOUR MISSION: Fly to New York immediately and find out what is causing the fashion model meltdown!

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Great for the pre-teen crowd
As a mother of a girl, age 7, I was looking for books that would interest her, as she is beyond the teddy bears and dollies stage. While my daughter was interested in Mary Kate and Ashley, she found their other books a little too hard for a second grader. Then, we found this series. It is perfect for her. With colorful pictures and an up-to-date story line, it is great for girls her age. ... Read more

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Teen computer genius and recurring villain Romy Bates is making computer chips out of candy and selling them as tasty treats called Fubble Bubble. When people gobble them up, the candies interfere with TV transmissions. Romy plans to use the candies to take control of all TV transmissions everywhere, and thus rule the world. Agents Misty and Amber infiltrate the Fubble Bubble factory at The Mall of Malls to try to stop her.

Ages 8-12

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Something weird is happening at the science fair! Our friend Jessie's project -- a really cool robot -- is missing! Ashley and I think someone took the robot to keep Jessie from winning first place. Now Ashley and I have to find out who stole the robot before the fair is canceled!

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Molly and Amanda have had an amazing summer, and dish, the cooking business they started, has been a huge success. Now that summer's over and middle school is about to start, everything's changing. Molly and Amanda need to find a way to balance business, school, and friends-because friendship is what dish is all about. ... Read more

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Dish 4 is so good !!!!
I fell in love we thease books and Dish four is no adseption it rules and you get lots a recipes in the back of the book Thease books are way better than Madison Finn in my opinion and I think if your a girl who loves to cook and is just trying to make it through Life than this book is for you .In this one Molly,Amanda,Shawn,Pechi and Natasha are heading back to shcool but with all the clubs and shcool work going on there isn't enough time to work on Dish. Molly really wants to keep Dish going but she must get here Math grades up and with the girls slowly losing Shawn will there friendship and Dish survive ? Dish 4 is the frist book of the Dish seris in which the girls are slowly drifting a part from there best friend Shawn thease book are just like my life so I personal think you should by ever one that comes out Dish Rules !!!!!!!!!

Going back to School
Molly,Amanda,Shawn,Natasha,and Pechi is going back to school, but they also join cheerleading classes and music. They also needed to cook for alot of people. But then they could'nt do Dish because the girl's where joining programs and classes at school. Only Molly would help, but she needed her math grades to get up then she can get back to Dish, but she needed someone to help her. Amanda joins this play in school and she has to be a seller #4. Pechi maded her the shirt and the rest, but Amanda did'nt liked her and called Pechi and made her mad. Everything works out Molly and Amanda and the rest of the girl's where friend's again.

Molly and Amanda
Molly and Amanda is going back to school and everything is gotta be harder for the dish. They needed to show there friends ship. ... Read more

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Dear Diary,

Today was the worst day of my life. I tried out for the White Oak softball team, and it was a total disaster. I couldn't do anything right. I never even made it to the first base. I missed a fly ball. And I struck out--six times in a row!

But that's not the worst thing. Ashley is the new gossip columnist for the school paper--and she wrote something about me. Something I didn't want anyone else to know!

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Dear Diary
Mary Kate Burke got a crush on a boy named Grant Marino, a boy who likes sports. Then, Ashley Burke teams up with mean and popular, Dana Woletsky who has so many friends and is the popular girl in White Oak. Mary Kate gets so upset yet, she and Ashley also had to go out to dinner with their dad. In the end, Mary Kate leaves White Oak and back to Chicago, where they usually live.

WiNnEr TaKEs AlL
Mary Kate wants to go out for the white Oak softball team but she was doing so badly infront of the coach because she wanted to make a good impression. So Cambell, MK's roomate, lets Mk train with her every morning.Since Marykate hasn't been training lately she was so out of shape. Can things get worse for Mary Kate?
Meanwhile Ashley became gossip reporter and has been writing things about people, but she wrote something so private about MK. What is it? Read this book to find out!

ok book!!
I think this book was ok. I liked it though because I like softball and it wasn't one of their best, but I like it because it's a diary and I really like the Olsen twins so whoever likes the olsen twins, then get this book! it's awesome. I collect them. Their all good books. I think on winner take all that it's such a cute pose on the front of winner take all!! I say it was a good book overall!

Skip it
I bought this book for my daughter during the period when I thought she liked these girls. The more of these books she read, the more she became convinced that she was wasting her time with nonsense. Buy your daughter real classics and good literature. Skip this mass culture madness and stay away from these poorly written vehicles to benefit the careers of these two girls with so little talent.

Great book
This is a cute book,but very easy to read. You may just wannabuy it for your collection,or if your reading is not very advanced buyit to read.No matter what you buy it for it is still a good book! ... Read more

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Everyone needs thingamajigs, and four-year-old Janet means to keep, her thingamajigs to herself.

Each day Janet carefully chooses three little thingamajigs. And each day she neatly wraps them in a paper bag and puts them in her crib -- safe from her brother Jimmy's meddling hands. But when the bags fill Janet's crib, Mother is at her wit's end until she saves the day by giving the twins a big surprise that makes Janet's paper-bag collection a thingamajig of the past.

In this delightful new Jimmy and Janet story, Newbery medalist Beverly Cleary vividly recreates the pride a child takes in growing up. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan's appealing, softly colored illustrations make this a true-to-life classic that is sure to find a place in every child's heart.

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Great to read aloud!
Another wonderful story for pre-school and younger elementary students.Part of Beverly Cleary's series about young twins Jimmy and Janet.Janet is a collector who saves her treasures in paper bags.The twins move from cribs into "big beds" in this story, so it's a good story for the two or three year old who is making that transition.My children loved to have this story read to them.

Silbling rivalry
I bought this book for my daughter when she reached age 2 1/2 and began to experience sibling rivalry with her older brother.Although the book is a bit dated (traditional mother at home with children, father off at work),it deals very well with the feelings children experience when theirpossesions and space are sought after by a sibling.It also deals wellwith the mother's frustration when the kids are constantly bickering -helps to show a child why a mother might get frustrated. ... Read more

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Sailors always avoid Poseidon's Triangle, the creepy waters off the coast of Mystic, Maine. They believe it is home to sea monsters, bad luck, and ship disasters.One night when Zeke is practicing with his sailing team, he spots a huge ship right in the middle of the triangle.He blinks, and it is gone.But when Jen sees the same ship vanish into the rocky coast a few nights later, the twins know they have a case on their hands.Could they have imagined the boat... or is it a phantom ship? ... Read more

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When four students decide to combine a science report on caves with an environmental effort at Jacob's Well, near Wimberley, Texas, strange things begin to happen. First they find a stone engraved with a mysterious message. Forced to spend the night at the well site, where over the years eight divers have lost their lives exploring the underwater caves, they hear ghostly cries and strange guitar music. The message on the stone and other strange goings-on lure them into solving a mystery. But when a reclusive local character issues a warning to them, do they listen? ... Read more

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Mystery at Jacob's Well is well worth your while
I am waiting for the sequel!I did not realize how many facts I was learning while I was being entertained by this wonderful story. I look forward to more books by Mrs. Bennett.

What a terrific book!
As a teacher, I highly recommend this book for not only the factual information, but for the "mystery" aspect as well.It will definitely hold a young reader's attention.I especially enjoyed the fact that the well is a real-life location and that Indian folklore played such a significant part in the story.

Mystery at Jacob's Well is a winner!
Marcia Bennett's "Mystery at Jacob's Well" is a great read for kids age 8 or up. As a writer and science teacher, I'm always delighted to find a good, wholesome children's book that incorporates an intelligent story line with accurate historical and science fact. This book reminded me of those great Nancy Drew/Trixie Belden books we used to read, but it has considerably more substance for today's more sophisticated youth audience. Although the book draws from local (Texas) folklore, it should be enjoyed by readers from Maine to California. I highly recommend Ms. Bennett's book, and hope that it is the first of a long series. ... Read more

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Chloe and Riley Lawrence are going to London! They've been picked to compete with other kids from around the world in a United Nations contest: How Would You Mke the World a Better Place to Live? Chloe and Riley have a great idea and they know they can win.

What Chloe and Riley don't know is that someone wants to make sure they lose. Will they figure out who it is before it's too late? ... Read more

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worst book in history
This is by far and away the worst THING a human being (or even an animal) has ever produced. This book is literally a crime against humanity. My daughter has probably been scarred for life by owning this tripe, also the film is perhaps the worst example of acting on celluloid, and contains more montage than narrative.

Good Book But To Much Boys
I liked the book a lot but there was a little to much boys and kissing in it. I would like to see more mystery than boys.

Just as good as the movie!!
This book was great! It's short,sweet, and too the point! You cna read it in your spare time or when you just feel like reading a good book. At first I thought, " It's probably not as good as the movie." Well, I was wrong- it's just like it... but more details! It's great! It really needed 5 stars!~

Mary-kates and Ashleys best!!!
This is a very good book for the whole family. My whole family rates it 5 out of 5 exept me I rate it 1000000000000 out of 5. I rated it this because it is just as good as the movie. I know that usually my family would think the movie would be the best for any other story.
This book is about Riely Lawrence (Ashley) and Chole (Mary-kate). They got picked to compete in a United Nations contest. They have an idea for the contest that they think is going to win.
They also went sightseeing and met cute boys. There were also some problems with the contest and the boys.
I think I've said enough but if you want to find out more I suggest you get this book. I also think it would make a nice stocking filler.
Don't miss out on this one or you'll be sorry.

bad..... very bad
this is one of the worst books i hav ever read it ids so boring that i could die ... Read more

Book Description

FROM: Headquarters
TO: Special Agents Misty and Amber
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
PROBLEM: One horrible song keeps playing over and over on every radio station -- and no one can figure out where it's coming from!
YOUR MISSION: To go undercover as DJs and find a way to stop the music!
Ages 8-12
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Book Description

Lenny and Mel kick off their incredible summer vacation by doing something huge, something they haven't done since last summer: nothing. They loaf. They doze. They dig into the fridge and come up with new and exciting lunch foods. They're bored -- and it's great! Then August hits, and it's time to go to the cabin. This means piling into the car with Grandma and their parents at the crack of dawn, and driving miles away to breathe fresh air, climb trees, and play with sticks.

Yuck.

Dad says it'll be an "adventure." But Lenny and Mel know this is parent code for "bad stuff." Why can't they just do what they want this summer? ... Read more