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Knit loom idea

I like diff style idea to make but it is hard to understand for deaf people .

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Knit loom idea

So cute picture of diff sweaters ects but hard to understand for deaf people.

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A great reminder about forgiveness

As someone who experienced needing to forgive, this book was a great reminder that forgiveness helps the forgiver walk away from bitterness and that forgiveness is a process. A great read for anyone who has been done wrong by others or who simply wants to live in love and not regret.

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A FAVORITE book

This calming book has been a favorite in our own household, and we've often given it as baby gift to welcome a new one into the world. It's great for kids and parents alike!

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Great Gift

In times of trial, the Lord is there. These small books have proven to be excellent gifts for friends who are facing hard times, including cancer. God was there to part the Red Sea, and He continues to be with us.

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Fantastic fast paced mystery!

This book is a fast paced page turner that I simply couldn't put down...and I tried to multiple times! Wonderful writing by Russell. I look forward to reading his other novels. The only negative I have is that the language included too much profanity for my comfort level.

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FAST-PACED BOOK YOU WON'T WANT TO PUT DOWN. A GREAT READ!

Once you pick up this book, you won't want to put it down. Dr. Russell adeptly keeps the pace moving with twists and turns that take the reader down unexpected paths. Dr. Mackie McKay is the accused in his wife's murder and is actively looking for the truth. Intertwined with the quest to find the real killer, McKay is swept up in the corrupt world of synthetic blood production, adding to the intrigue of this tremendous book.<br /><br />Overall, Blood Money is a tremendous read. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of Dr. Russell's next book in November!

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Cute

Nice

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Go to FedEx to get it rebinded!!

When I first opened this planner, I LOVED all of the months that are in it! I don’t need the individual days of the month so this worked perfect! But, the dang thing wouldn’t stay open for me to write in it! So I went to FedEx and had them cut off the spine and bind it for me! Do not regret doing that! Otherwise, this is great!

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I'm not sure who thought some of these recipes were a good idea...

First off, I am not a particularly advanced cooker, nor am I a picky eater by any stretch. But this is the first time I've paged through a cookbook and thought that almost everything sounded bland, too simple, etc... They take this &#34;5 ingredient&#34; thing seriously too, if you want to have a recipe that is literally how to cook potatoes in a crock pot (ingredients: potatoes. Instructions: poke holes in the potatoes and let it sit for hours in a crock pot) or one that tells you to stick a pack of hot dogs in a slow cooker, then this is the cookbook for you! I gave the other fix it and forget it cookbook, the one not limited to 5 ingredients, a try too and it was filled with much of the same junk.

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A Great Read

Just finished this last night and thought it was a great book, gives a very real insight to what its really like as a mom, the ups, downs and gross out factor. Only complaint would be that it seemed kind of choppy at times but that isn't because of her writing style, more so due to the blog excerpts inserted in with the rest of the story, which is the point of the book so totally fine, I just wasn't used to reading books in this style so it took a bit to get in the swing of it and read steadily at first, but would def recommend to other moms

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Really Nice Collection

I put this on my wishlist even after reading some of the negative reviews regarding packaging etc... But I don't really get what the problem is. I think its a very nice set especially considering the price, it came in a sturdy cardboard box with designs on the outside of the box. Not a fancy, collectible case by any means, but it isnt a flimsy piece of junk either. If you're looking for a particularly fancy collection of these books in a nice box, you're going to have to shell out more than $50 bucks for it. I would recommend.

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Interesting

Still working my way through this book but liking it so far. Some good information to help me through a difficult time

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Nice

I like the shirt, though it's very thin material. So if you are expecting a thick hoodie type shirt this is not it. But it's nice for the price.

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Researched and Informative

Another great work from Kevin Freeman and team! Well researched and informative book on what is happening today. I am buying copies for several wealth managers I know. Thanks Kevin

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Perfect spring coat for light rain

Lightweight spring coat that works for light rain.

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ACT book

My daughter needed a good resource to practice for the ACT test and this had several good practice tests to try

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SAT review book

My daughter needed a review book for the SAT test that is coming up in June. I really like the practice tests in this book to get her prepared.

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How the codetalkers did their coding.

It was veru gppd amd informative. I enjoyed it very mcuh<br /><br />1111

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Five Stars

I will like it when I begin to read it.

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Very unique and inspirational book

This book will touch the heart of the reader. Gramps is a very soft spoken, believer of the word, has patience and loves kids. He helped the young men in the story to become good citizen and helped them to leave their past and move on with their life. It is a very inspiring story and one that I intend to read again.

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Four Stars

compelling read

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Three Stars

This was a gift to someone who need help with books for college courses

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Great book

I love it.... It is a small book not a regular sized book the uplifting scriptures are a great way to start each day

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... arrived in a just a few days which was great because i really needed to study

The book arrived in a just a few days which was great because i really needed to study. the condition was fair it was a little more worn than expected but after taping the spine and unbending some pages it suits my needs just fine. Was worth the price compared to a new book for sure especially since I will only need it for school and the program is only a few months long. Overall great buy.

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great books no box fast service

I ordered my set of books right after Thanksgiving. After ordering the estimated delivery time said December 22nd - January 7. I was crossing my fingers that I would be on the closer end and get them right before Christmas . to my surprise I got them on the 12th. The term box set is a little misleading there is no actual picture and colored box that holds the books but for the price you can't beat it I'm glad I ordered this set and know my son will be so pleased

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great realistic animal sounds

great realistic animal sounds. I use this book when I work with children with special needs. I show the picture and have the student try to find the matching button to go with it and hear the sound. They love it.

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great book to teach season and also to go with ...

great book to teach season and also to go with apple themes. It is an interactive book where you tap, clap, etc. Fun, Fun!

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Disappointed

I have read four other books of hers and really liked them but found this book too gruesome. Very disappointed.

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Everything is in vivid colors and nice and big

Shows all the different Pokemon and evolutions! Everything is in vivid colors and nice and big!

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First In the Series

Item was delivered on time, and in expected condition.

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So Many Memories!

Beverly Cleary’s books were some of the first ones I read independently. The Art of Ramona Quimby brought back so many memories of these books. When the editions illustrated by Tracy Dockray came out, I did wonder if the updated, modern illustrations would work with the original book texts, many of which were written in the ‘50s and ‘60’s. I was unaware until I read this book that yet another edition of Cleary’s books had been released in 2013.. It seems to work; children are still grabbing these books in 2020!<br />The Art of Ramona Quimby focuses on the one character of Cleary’s that had books published about her from the 1950’s all the way in to the ‘90’s. The author did a marvelous job of taking readers through the decades with this beloved little girl. The letters of correspondence between Cleary and the first illustrator, Louis Darling, were a special added bonus. I would recommend this to anyone who has ever enjoyed Ramona’s adventures through the years.<br />I hope Anna Katz will someday write another book about the art of some of Cleary’s other characters!<br />Thank you, Netgalley, for providing me with a free copy of this outstanding book. I have a feeling that I’ll be buying a hard copy very soon!

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Going On My Best Of 2020 List For Sure!

This book will definitely be going on my “Best Of 2020 “ list! It was beautifully written historical fiction, set in the 1950’s in the Deep South. There was a nostalgic feel, due to the author’s attention to details like television sets in store windows, women dressed up in gloves and hats to visit town, icy-cold Cokes bought at the general store on a summer day. There was an underlying tension beneath the innocence, however; in several places I found myself holding my breath as I read.<br />I loved this story with its message of the power of true friendship. It also shows how destructive predjudice and hatred can be, when people use the excuse, “That’s the way things have always been” to justify it.<br />A wonderful book for Y.A. readers, with adult guidance. Due to the setting, some words are used and attitudes expressed which would be offensive in today’s society. If history teachers use this book in their classrooms, as I would recommend, it could be a great teaching tool about how things have changed for the better since the Civil Rights Movement.<br />**Thank you, Netgalley, for honoring my request for this book in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are strictly my own.**

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Absolutely Remarkable Writing!!

To say &#34;I love to read!&#34; Is an understatement for me; often I'd rather read than eat! Every once in a while, I am fortunate enough to come across a move that is so wonderful, so beautifully written, that to analyze it would ruin the story's impact. All We Have Left is one of those rare books. Read this novel, please, fellow Americans. If you are a teenager who doesn't remember September in 2001, or an adult who does, please take this book to heart. The author sums up why she wrote this in the end notes. On that day, &#34;even in the face of incomprehensible evil, the human spirit prevailed. This is what I hope the children of today and tomorrow will understand about the day the world changed.&#34;- Wendy Mills

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"Sooner or Later, We're Gonna Be Okay", Said Grandma Beans...

figure 1st sentence: &#34;I suck at predicting the future, and I am so not the queen of witty comebacks.&#34;<br />Dani had not foreseen that Max, a boy that she's been good friends with, would suddenly ax their relationship. His grandmother and her Grandma Beans have been locked in a feud for decades, so Dani is sure that's the reason behind Max's strange behavior. What she doesn't know, and what no one will discuss with her, is WHY the two women, formerly best friends, now despise each other. Her chances to get information are slipping away, literally. Her beloved grandmother is in the last, worst stages of Alzheimer's, unable to communicate. However, any time the name of Avadelle Richardson, &#34;the enemy&#34; , or the topic of &#34;The Feud&#34; comes up, Grandma cries and gets agitated. Dani is sure that her grandmother does not want to pass on with the bitterness between the friends still strong. If Dani can only figure out what caused the rift, she is sure she can get the two ladies to patch things up... before it's too late.<br />Especially liked: The Mississippi setting, with the university &#34;Ole Miss&#34; as a major factor. It had quite a notorious reputation in the 1960's, and not for positive reasons. I knew the bare facts about James Meredith and his attempt to enroll in 1962. I really had no idea that the rioting and chaos this caused is considered the pivotal point of the Civil Rights Movement. I learned so much about the events at &#34;Ole Miss&#34; and how they affect life there even today.<br />Memorable scenes/quotes: Indri, whose name means &#34;lemur&#34; in Hindi, is described by Dani as getting &#34;lemur eyes&#34; any time she is stressed. (Pg. 224): The university librarian is likened to a ninja, because she never smiles and always dresses in black. ( Chapter 17 and 18): The adventure in Dr. Harper's office! (pg. 515): Ms. Wilson, dealing with stacks of neighbor-delivered food,&#34; Dear God, Southern people don't know what else to do for death except cook it away.&#34;<br />Overall Reaction: I think this would be a wonderful tool for learning more about the Civil Rights Movement of the '60's. I definitely did, and highly recommend it for middle grade and Y.A. readers.

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Intriguing Story-Line!

As an avid reader (some people would say rabid!) reader of historical fiction, I really enjoyed this one! The premise of a young girl of the 1860's becoming connected with President Lincoln as an assistant sleuth was intriguing.<br />Overall reaction:<br />An excellent book for engaging readers in American history. The main character is a spunky girl and there's lots of action, based in a historical setting. I think this would appeal to American Girl history-book lovers, especially those that have advanced to higher reading levels.

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Shana Burg's Books Are Winners!

I had read A Thousand Never Evers by Shana Burg and enjoyed it, so I looked for other books she'd written. The premise of a young girl who is grieving over the loss of her mother and at the same time having to adjust to living in a new country with her father/doctor, was intriguing.<br />Especially liked:<br />The way the author gave the African children names such as &#34;Sickness&#34;, &#34;Innocent&#34;, &#34;Memory&#34; and explained how they came by their names. Also loved the relationship that developed between Claire and the housekeeper; this seems quite typical in books where the teenage girl is without a mother-figure.<br />A bit disturbing:<br />The lack of communication between Claire and her dad. Claire is portrayed as an angry teen, and her father as being very distant. Another book, &#34;Indian Summer&#34; had the similar premise of the dad seeming to be more interested in his patients than his daughter.<br />Overall reaction:<br />Good enough to read again!

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This Book Was Disturbing

An eleven-year-old girl and her sisters are traumatized by a murder which takes place at a convenience store in their neighborhood. Maggie actually becomes very OCD after this incident The story is told from her viewpoint. She begins to repeat things in her head twice, count things and has to have the number even, checks constantly for the robber. Maggie thinks he is literally everywhere and will &#34;shoot her in the head or heart, any minute.&#34;<br />Overall Reaction: This book is disturbing. The description on Amazon was better than the book turned out to be. Maggie is portrayed as a child that is experiencing serious mental health issues. Since it's written in first-person, her anxieties and rituals overwhelm the story. The character development was also lacking. Each character has one trait pointed out about them, and what is revealed is not flattering. For example, the author hints at the mom being fat, the dad has skinny arms and is short; little sister has a ponytail she nervously chews on. The older sister is portrayed as being only a very moody teenager; even friends are not written about in detail. I would best say the writer's style is rather blank and empty. This book left me feeling anxious.<br />One More Thing: Usually minor swear words don't bother me too much, particularly in Y.A, fiction. However, the F-Word is a huge turn-off for me, in life as well as in literature. This book had a child saying F-Off several times. Even though abbreviated with a hyphen, I found this very inappropriate, especially since this supposedly geared toward younger readers.

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Not the Most Interesting Historical Fiction Book

This review is for a hardcover library copy. Has a beautiful cover with the two main characters. The setting is the 1920's, and women's suffrage is in full swing. This part of history is interesting, and is not touched on often in children's books. That being said, I found the large cast of characters very confusing. I could not keep track as the book progressed of who were the &#34;Antis&#34; and who were the &#34;Suffs&#34;.<br />Overall reaction: Myrtle and her situation were more interesting to me than the historical fiction about the suffrage movement.

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Very Forgettable Reading Experience

Appealing but common scenario of a girl feeling out-of-place in her own family. Then, Zoe discovers that she has a hidden talent, and begins to feel more important. Reminded me of And This Is Laura, a Newbery Book by Ellen Conford, but I liked that book MUCH better. My overall reaction: I had to push myself to finish, for several reasons. Zoe's &#34;codes&#34; were difficult to read and I found myself skimming over them. This was a strange ability for the author to give a character who wants badly to fit in with her peers. The concept of students calling their teachers by their first names was weird, even in a private school setting. There was some character development that was attention catching, but not necessarily in a positive light. Zoe's little brother is portrayed as an extremely obnoxious child. He is cared for by a nanny, because the parents are completely wrapped up in their careers and in their own lives. I found this to be a pretty forgettable reading experience, except for my feelings of distaste.

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"You'd Have to Be Nuts to Trust a Magician"; A Memorable 1st Line!

I had never heard of this book or author until recently, and I was immediately impressed. The scenarios of the shy foster child who adores book characters, the finding of the stray dog and the sweet friendship that develops between Ben and Halley were beautifully written. I like reading books about New York, so the setting really appeals to me. I LOVE the relationship Ben has with Mrs. Lorentz. She was very like a librarian from my childhood, Mrs. Mary Lewis, that I was close to.The &#34;Read to Rufus&#34; concept was great ;as a teacher I would love to incorporate that into my classroom!<br />Memorable scene in the library (pg. 30): An old man comes in to return a laptop. On his backpack is a sticker READING MAKES YOU LIVE LONGER.JUST LOOK AT ME. Made me laugh out loud, and I love writing that makes me do that!<br />My overall reaction: This was a very well-written, enjoyable read. It does cover some sad situations and topics that would probably be better suited for older children to read about, with guidance from adults.

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What is Tree Taylor's Secret? This Book Will Keep You Reading to Find Out!

This book caught my attention because of the historical 1960's setting. It did not disappoint; I loved the details about happenings at the pool, about the music, the drive-in theaters, etc. There are also deeper elements, such as the controversy about sending soldiers to Vietnam. I really came to understand why Tree's father felt as he did about this. It made me think about how important it was, and is now,<br /> to support the military soldiers, even if you don't agree with the government that sends them to fight.<br />The issues of domestic abuse that Tree finds herself in the middle of really gave me sympathy for her situation; I've been in similar dilemmas. Do you risk losing a friendship to speak up and say, &#34;Hey, this can't go on?&#34;<br />I was very moved by the situation of Jack in Vietnam. I did think the book dropped off just a bit too quickly after that, but a fairy tale ending would have ruined it.<br />Overall reaction: Hard to explain, but reading this book gave me &#34;warm fuzzies&#34;, for lack of a more technical term. I wanted to be Tree's friend, and meet all the people she cared about so much, I will definitely read it again; I almost started it over right after finishing it (I don't do that with many books!)<br />I think a sequel would be a great idea! I'll be looking for more books by this author.

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The writer simply doesn't do a good job of making the story flow well

The Amazon description and the back cover made this book sound much more exciting than it actually turned out to be. Any historical fiction book about WW2 usually holds my interest, but I had to make myself finish this one. The writer simply doesn't do a good job of making the story flow well. Harlow uses words and dialects peculiar to the region, but offers no glossary or explanation as to what they mean. Her writing style seems very flat, for lack of a better word.<br />My overall reaction was that I was glad I only paid $2.99 for this in a used bookstore, because it was quite a boring read.

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Not Really Much About the Civil Rights Movement

This book caught my interest because of the Ruby Bridges/ John Steinbeck connection. I was disappointed because it turned out to be more a story of a 13 year-old's life in 1960's Louisiana. The &#34;Cheerleaders&#34; and Ruby were like a secondhand storyline. The plot was much more involved with the details of the interaction between the mother, Louise the teenage daughter, and the way male companions treated them both. There was a memorable moment where the mother is asked why she has a problem with Ruby and Louise attending school together, since they are both really just two little girls.<br />Giving nick-names to the &#34;Cheerleaders&#34;, like &#34;Coffin&#34; and &#34;Poison&#34; was an effective technique; it showed how evil these women behaved those day at the school. Some of the language used commonly during the '60s was still disturbing and makes this book one for young adults, not younger readers. There are also some scenes of domestic abuse.<br />If I were to read this again, I would skip to the scenes about Ruby Bridges. and to the end. Spoiler alert: the mom seems to be having a change of heart as she watches Ruby enter the school. I had to wonder if she was perhaps picturing Louise in that traumatic situation?

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Pretty Predictable/Fairly Boring

I chose this from the library because the author wrote &#34;Cages&#34;, one of my favorites. It was not as well-written, possibly because it was for a younger audience. Kehret did not flavor with details like she usually does, and the characters did not seem very well developed. It kept my attention enough to finish, but not read again.

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A Book That Stirs Memories...

Occasionally I finish a book that leaves me not wanting begin another, at least for a little while, because it really stays with me .I did not want to ruin the stirring feelings I had upon completing Nine, Ten. (This is out of the ordinary for me, as I normally start on another book the minute I finish one.) It took me back to Before...My boys were four and two...and I remembered how different America was when they were small; on September 10th...before.<br /> Nine, Ten reminded me of what it's like to read historical fiction, good historical fiction, about the Titanic. When an author does as wonderful a job writing about a major event as Baskin does, you do not want to stop reading, even though you know what's coming. Even the author notes and the acknowledgements were heart- rending.<br /> I have already recommended Nine, Ten to several people. I think this book would be a wonderful way to teach others about 9-11.It will probably be a nostalgia trip for parents of today, most of whom will remember Before...and how it was so different.

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It's just not that good. . . .

I went back and read TKAM before reading this. I wish I'd stopped at the end of &#34;Mockingbird.&#34; This new offering -- well, to be blunt, it just isn't that good of a read. I could sympathize with Scout's (Jean Louise) conflicted feelings as she revisited her home, and discovered new sides to the people she loved. These were the most interesting parts of the book. But the conversations with Uncle Jack got really tedious -- if I met the man in person, he would be annoying at least, and might even seem to be mentally unhinged. His endless literary and historical references added little to the story at hand. Calpurnia? We see her for about two pages -- disappointing. And Atticus? I just don't know how to feel about him -- and a better book would have more clearly explained his feelings and motivations. I kept hoping this book would wrap things up nicely. Not necessary redeem Atticus. It wasn't mandatory to make him back into the hero we've all loved for fifty years. But do &#34;something&#34; with him -- I was at least hoping to understand what made him &#34;tick&#34; by the end of this book. He didn't have to turn out to be an angel, but it would have been nice to at least understand him, and to have his daughter understand him. I didn't get that. He seems to be a blank slate -- almost as annoying as Uncle Jack's endless ramblings. If you're a &#34;Mockingbird&#34; fan, you might want to avoid this one. I wish I had.

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It Is Definately Better Not To Have Every Answer Ahead Of Time!

At first glance, I thought a book about a &#34;magic pencil&#34; would be very silly and childish. I could not have been more mistaken! I began to love the character of Ava as soon as the plot reveals that she is a worry-wart that thinks &#34;what-if&#34; questions to herself constantly. I could relate so well; I did that myself in school and it's still a habit I struggle with as an adult. I found it endearing that Ava worries about her family far more than herself. She is a book character that I would long to be friends with in real life, if only so we could reassure each other that things will turn out for the best! The way in which the author had Ava conquer her fears was really superb; I wanted to keep cheering her on as she progressed through the obstacles ( I probably would have given out a lot quicker than Ava did!) All told, this is a wonderful book to read and it's going in my Amazon cart. I would highly recommend it, especially to all the &#34;worry-warts&#34; and &#34;what-ifers&#34; out there!

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I was disappointed with this book

Frankly, I was disappointed with this book. I actually had to force myself to finish it, which is a very unusual situation for me. I have read every single other book about Kit several times, and enjoyed them all, mainly due to the fact that they were set in the Great Depression. Well- written historical fiction is my favorite type of book to read. This book makes only one reference to the Depression, literally only one sentence. If I was not familiar with Kit's character already, I would not have known what the setting was, due to the lack of historical references. There is very little continuity between the events and characters in the former books and this one. Lastly, the concluding &#34;Peek Into the Past&#34; section, always present in the other Kit mystery books, has been reduced to two pages and no historical photographs. If this is what the content and format of the &#34;Beforever&#34; books is going to be like, I doubt seriously if I will buy any more.

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A Must For Fans of the TV Show!

These are the kinds of memories from Melissa G. that Little House fans will like reading about. I really wish that her &#34;Prairie Tale&#34; book had been more memories from the show and less about her sexual exploits as a teenager.

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This Is a Wonderful Series!

I discovered this series of books at the library." Dear Pen Pal" was the first one that I read (it's actually third in the series), and I was hooked! I could hardly wait to read the others, because references were made about events from the first two books in "Pen Pal". I've now read all five, including "Home for the Holidays". This is a great series of books, especially for this day and time. There are no instances of smoking, drinking, or sex. The characters have crushes, and an occasional kiss, but that's as far as it goes.(Very unusual for recently written books!) The characters are modern teenagers who all have endearing as well as annoying qualities. Their personalities and interests are varied, but they are still friends and share the common bond of being in the book club with their moms. I especially liked how the moms and grandmoms that were in the club were involved with and cared about all of the girls, not just their own offspring.<br /> I think this series would appeal to readers of the Baby-Sitter Club books. Girls who have enjoyed those books but are ready for a more challenging reading level would find "The Mother-Daughter Book Club" to be very interesting and easy to relate to, in my opinion. Hopefully, girls will be also be inspired to read or re-read books by Alcott, Austen, Montgomery and Lovelace, and perhaps even begin their own clubs. Thanks to Ms. Frederick for writing this wonderful series! I hope there are more books in the future!

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I Could Not Stop Reading!

Hooray! The Dear America books are finally back! I found this one by pure chance at a bookstore on a Tuesday and I've finished it already on Friday. (I would have finished by Wednesday, but I made myself put it down to do housework!) This is an Excellent book, that puts a different spin on WWII. I had never heard before that some Caucasian ministers of Japanese churches followed their congregations to internment camps. Talk about living out your faith! Kirby Larson is a wonderful writer, as proved by the success of Hattie Big Sky, which is also a great read. I recommend "Fences" to any history buff, and I believe this book could hook even an anti- history person into enjoying it! Of all the Dear America books I've read (and I've read them all), this one is in the top three for me (Christmas After All and Survival in the Storm being the other two.) Glad to see this series making a great comeback!

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I Finished It in Two Days, Because It Was A Great Read!

When I did have to stop reading this book over the past 48 hours, I could hardly wait to get back to it! I enjoyed Melissa's memories about the different episodes. On reading about the "May We Make Them Proud" episode, I found it interesting that both Melissa and I agreed that if a mother was by her baby's cradle and a fire started, she would GRAB THE BABY (as she tried to point out to Landon during filming)!(That was a L.H. that I remember as being very "dark" and quite frightening,as I was 9 years old back in 1979).<br /> Anyway, this book was like a walk down memory lane in the 70's, with the songs that Melissa listened to, the clothing and hairstyles, and of course the memories about Little House! I liked the fact that the title was true to the book's contents. When I read "Prairie Tale" by Melissa Gilbert, I thought it would have many more details about her L.H. experiences, as the title suggests. I ended up forcing myself to finish it, after wading through the VERY sordid details of her many romances. Way too detailed, in my opinion! "The Way I See It" was not written as a tell-all book. Melissa came across to me as a rather shy, gentle person who wanted to share her memories of this particular period in her life with her fans. She seems to be a person I could sit across from and enjoy sharing 70's memories and "mom stories" with, since her son is exactly one year and nine days older than my son!<br /> I highly recommend this book to any Little House fan, especially those who grew up with the show in the 70's like I did. Great job, Melissa! I enjoyed your book thoroughly and will read it more than once, I guarantee!

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Abundant twists and turns

The book was a great read, but very long. Some of the characters were a bit confusing if one doesn't know a lot about British history. The ending was surprising and amazing!

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Great read

The book had a slow start, but ramped up quickly. The twisting plot was enjoyable! Now I want to read more books by Charlie Donlea.

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Great plot.

The story had a twist I didn't see coming. Fast paced and enticing to be read. I want to read more by this aurhor.

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Great read!

"A Merciful Fate" is a great read, entertaining and full of many plot twists. I've enjoyed reading the Mercy Kilpatrick series, hoping for more to come.

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Great read

Great fast paced read. Good follow up to 2 previous novels.

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Good read

The book was a good read, with somewhat of a surprising ending.

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Suspenseful ending

The book was well written and a fast read. It had a suspenseful ending.

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Great novel

Harlan Coban always writes a good story, but this one was difficult to put down. The ending was quite a surprise.

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Stewary Hoag mysteries

David Handler is one of my favorite authors, especially his Berger & Mitry mysteries. This was a good read, but not as exciting as some of Handler's other books.

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Five Stars

Interesting book.

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Five Stars

Nice book for the persons that like to tried other countries food.

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Great Info

I LOVED this book! Nancy Weil has some great tools for reducing stress! I felt the stress leave almost immediately! I highly recommend this book to anyone experiencing stress! Love the clown nose.

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A true gem of a book!

I read this in two days! While on a beach vacation, I read this and I was so engaged. The main character, Ove, is a loveable grouch. The range of issues and diversity in this book was handled beautifully and had me tears eyed in many areas. A true gem of a book to not be missed!

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Must read for gym goers

Trust me, read this book if you are looking to drastically improve your gym performance. I've been working out for a long time 10+ years and decided I should take some advice from the pros. Lots of great info during the first half of the book to help improve your workout and nutrition knowledge. This book is based of what actually works based on tons of studies and results. Each fact is cited based off the studies it was pulled from. I've dropped 8% body fat and 18 lbs in 4 months and looking more cut then ever. My friends have even noticed the drastic changes. Do yourself a favor get this book.

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Sea Glass

I purchased this book for my husband for his birthday. He loves it. He knew a little bit about sea glass as he is an avid bottle collector. He was very impressed with the information in this book. It also helps that it is local to us. A great addition for his collection.

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Ann Cleeland Doyle and Acton series is good reading. Both are enjoyable characters

Ann Cleeland Doyle and Acton series is good reading. Both are enjoyable characters. Sometimes the story lines are a little farfetched, but still make for a good read!

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Enjoyed reading this mystery

Enjoyed reading this mystery. The main characters were interesting and reasonably well rounded. The crime was awful and one of a series of a murders. Reasonable well plotted. Would read more about these characters.

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Really good stories. These were written at the turn of ...

Really good stories. These were written at the turn of the century, so are more narrative and winding that most modern novels. Well plotted, but not something you could figure out.

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Fun romp!

Always enjoy Peter Helton's books. The Chris Honeysett stories are easy, quick reads ~ like a visit with interesting friends who lead complicated lives! Love the laid back, relaxed style and that he's a foodie.

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Strong Lead, Good Story

Read a couple of Peter Helton's Chris Honeysett books first and really enjoyed them, then I read Four Below featuring DI Liam McClusky. The two characters are so different and the general tone of the books is too. The Honeysett books are light and fun and have quirky, arty characters who dabble at crime solving and muck about with unreliable cars and ever so slightly shady characters. McClusky on the other hand is a professional investigator, but he is also wonderfully flawed, quirky but not arty, follows his insightful hunches doggedly to an excellent nail biting resolution. I would summarize the Honeysett character books as great snacks and Four Below (the only McClusky book I have read) as a totally enjoyable full meal of a mystery story. I love mysteries and think Helton's books was very well done. Four Below would make a great movie and I can't wait to read more McClusky mysteries!

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Suspenseful Drama

Good story about a family and the effect on the entire family when one member is unexpectedly hurt. I thought the author did a good job of realistically portraying the emotional reactions of each family member during this life-changing event and portraying how the experience is different for each of them. He explored the issue of survivor's guilt, including touching on risk-taking behavior. His male characters were well developed and real but he also did a good job etching both the determination and grittiness of strong women as well as portraying their emotional vulnerability. All-in-all, I really enjoyed this book. The story flowed well, was taut and I wasn't disappointed at the conclusion. I look forward to further novels from Tim Johnston.

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Life in a small town after the one main business has closed; and long term ties that bind!

Russo has created a whole town of great characters. This is a full bodied story with lots of action, subtle and dramatic, with good character development and some unexpected plot twists. Richard Russo has a great way with the written word and he is humorous ~ you really get to like his people. I enjoyed reading this book immensely.

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I have read many of Tim Weaver's books and enjoyed this one the best

I have read many of Tim Weaver's books and enjoyed this one the best. He has a created an interesting protagonist and his stories are always full of action and engrossing. The plot of this one seemed less far-fetched than some of his previous books (which I thought was an improvement) and yet was still a good, believable story, engrossing and full of twists and turns. Weaver adds some family drama to up the ante as in his other books. If you enjoy action mysteries in general, you will enjoy this book for sure.

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Loosely based on Margaret Mead's early life - a suspenseful page turner!

I really enjoyed this book, especially because it is apparently loosely based on Margaret Mead's life (a revelation in itself!) As a young girl, I was very interested in Margaret Mead's work as an cultural anthropologist. She was a role model and hero for me. A woman who chose to go off exploring the world's most primitive cultures in untamed wilderness.<br />Lily King writes beautifully, she has created well-developed, very human characters with strengths and weaknesses and both higher and baser desires. This is an interesting story with, very believable, conflict and tension. The conclusion of the novel is satisfying in a real-life, yet surprisingly suspenseful way. I would definitely read another book by Lily King and recommend this to anyone who enjoys well done historical fiction.

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Strength and resilience in the turmoil of World War II

Well written and charming novel! Anthony Doerr has created two wonderful primary characters and fleshed out their individual worlds extremely well. Each is uniquely appealing, resilient and has major life issues to deal with. Their ultimate meeting is set on the life-altering stage of a continent in the midst of WII. How events that shaped their lives affect them years later and the changes they undergo as they mature, make for a truly wonderful read. I have not given this novel justice in this review, I can only encourage you to read it for yourself. You will not be disappointed.

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Really interesting read about the making of Tiffany Lamps

I really enjoyed Susan Vreeland's Clara and Mr. Tiffany. It was a very well-written historical novel and provided a really interesting peek into the lives of women at the turn of the century, as they began to enter the male-dominated workplace and assert their independence. Little snapshots of everything from the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle ('wheel') and romance at the turn of the century, to being a part of a creative team bringing to life an artists conception and contributing to a viable product. I have always admired Tiffany Lamps, but have a whole new appreciation for them now.

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Lots of great knitting projects!

I purchased this book specifically to get the aran scarf pattern, but it is loaded with great knitting projects! It has a wipe-clean hard cover and wirebound interior pages and lies flat for pattern reference. It's separated into three sections: Knitting for Babies, Great Gifts and Fabulous Scarves. These are prefaced by a 32-page section with clear, simple, step-by-step instructions on how to knit from casting-on (including various methods) to garment completion and beyond. It even covers correcting mistakes, felting, crocheting and many, many other topics. If you are a beginning knitter, the front section is a great reference how-to. I highly recommend this book.

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My Eight Year Old Grandson is Loving This Story!

My grandson is quite a precocious reader but his Mom and Dad are reading this to him before bed - a chapter or so at a time - and he is loving it! It is a great adventure story with good guys and bad guys and adventure and looming troubles and even has an ecological dilemma in the mix. The language Kathi Appelt uses is just great! I love an author who uses words well and has a really varied vocabulary. I think I'd even enjoy reading this myself!

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Wonderfully illustrated charming story!

Paul Goble has written a very nice story about a girl who loved wild horses and eventually roams with them. His book is beautifully illustrated (as is evident on the cover illustration) and is bewitching. It is based on native American Indian traditional storytelling. My six year old grand-daughter just loved this story and all of the beautifully colored illustrations. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading good stories or loves to read aloud to their children or grandchildren.

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Great escapist mystery!

I really enjoy all of William Kent Krueger's books. Realistic characters, a solid dose of family life and dynamics, some love interest usually, along with mysteries wrapped up with mystique and wilderness locale. Good escapism.

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Unlikely mystery wrapped up in overlong story

I have read A. D. Scott's two previous books, which were quite good but this one was a major disappointment. Most of the book is about the characters daily lives with just smatterings of two really unlikely mysteries thrown in. I like a challenging mystery, one where you can try and figure out what is going on, but this story was just impossibly vague and totally unbelievable. The resolution of the mystery was disappointing and implausible. This will be the last A. D. Scott book I read.

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Really great mystery!

Just finished reading The Cuckoo's Calling and thoroughly enjoyed the book. Loved the well wrought characters, the intricate puzzle of the plot and the pace of the story and the surprise ending. All in all a great read! J K Rowling has written another winner! I am really hoping that J K Rowling will write more featuring her lead characters Cormoran Strike and Robin who make a great detecting duo!

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Tragedy and how one family copes with all the messy repercussions

Louise Erdrich writes about a brutal event and how drastically it affects the lives of everyone in the immediate family, about guilt, loss, anger, distance and revenge that hurts when you get it. This story is told from the perspective of the young teenage son and she has done an exceptional job speaking in that voice. I found it a compelling story, enjoyed the glimpse into the lives of the community. I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading a well-told story about something that happens far too often in our society, rape.

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Great new voice, eerie atmosphere

Enjoyed Griffiths first Ruth Galoway mystery. Great location, lots of atmosphere and engaging characters and a thoroughly enjoyable read.

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politically sensitive subject

I read this book some time ago, but remember it as a well written, tight and interesting book that deals with a very sensitive subject in an eye-opening way. To ramp up the drama, the book is set in rural america. It's a very good read, but if you like your books light and fluffy, this book isn't for you. Also, if you hold very conservative political views, be warmed this may challenge your beliefs!

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Perfect gift!! Love it!!!

Perfect and as described!! Wording was on front as hoped. Another description stated it would be on the back and we wanted it on front. Would buy again and makes a great gift!!

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Beautiful book

Love this book. We read it to our two month old all the time

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Love it

This book is so cute and simple and the rhyming makes it even better. It was a board book as described and in perfect condition when it arrived

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Loved this book

Loved this book. It's like reading something like The Hangover. It made me laugh and wonder what was going to happen next.

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very heavy book

excellent, well written book. a great teaching method. recipes can be complicated and hard to find ingredients. i highly recommend if you want to do the Mediterranean Diet.

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Nice book

some will love this book

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excellent Book!

I love this book. Really is a wonderful book. I recommend it

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Great info for dog owners

My new dog bible! Great info

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Every animal lover should read

great read. Everyone that owns an animal should read this book

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Well written

Great book and well written. Could not put it down until I finished it

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Mother Knows Best

Great!!!! Read this book and enjoy training your dog. She is funny and easy to understand even if you are a beginner at training.<br />She makes it easy to see things the way your dog sees them. She helps you to understand just what your dog is "saying" when they need something.

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Good at a party.

Fun read

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