Contests Books

I really enjoyed the book. There is many suprises in the book like when Stephanie gets a secret Job that only her and her father know about. The biggest suprise is at the end. You find out Weither or not that Michelle and Stephanie win the Fashion Show Contest.

I really recmond this book for all Full House Fans, Like me.

this book is very interting i couldn't stop reading it until i finish the whole book its a good book you guys should get it of you don't have it

I loved this book. This book and the Two on the Town book are the two best Full House: Sisters books ever. Michelle took a secret job at the mall to help pay for Stephanie's birthday present. Stephanie sees that they're have a "Most Fabolus Sisters" contest. The age limit is 18 or younger, which means DJ and Stephanie can't be in it together because DJ is 19 year old. So, Stephanie ask Michelle. My favorite parts are when Michelle trys to ask her boss Ms. Cruz that she'll be a little late, but Ms. Cruz puts Michelle to work for two hours, which means she'll miss the photo shoot with Stephanie. On Wednesday, she's almost so late for the modeling class that Stephanie talks her friend Allie into pretending to be Michelle. If you want to find out if they win, READ THIS BOOK. If you liked Two on the Town, you'll love this book.

its really a great book!!!!- try reading it and u will really love it!!! i cant really say nethin but it really is awesome!!!

This book rules! In fact, this series rules! It's about two girls named Stephanie and Michelle, who enter a modeling contest. Michelle is also in a job in a taco place (so she can buy a bracelet Stephanie wants for her birthday)so, she has to rush from her job ( which is also in the mall) to all the practice photo shoots, the actual photo shoot, ect. and Michelle is driving her sister crazy by always being late! Then by being for the real photo shoot the shoot turns into a total disaster! And the winner is...

Beware, Dawn is one of the best mysteries I have ever read! It's about a girl named Dawn, who starts to get weird phone calls and creepy letters during a contest for the Best Baby-Sitter, so she doesn't want to tell anyone one about it. Soon, she figures out that every other Baby-Sitter is getting the same creepy calls & letters, except for Kristy, but the ending is still a great surprise. You really should read this book at night because it sends chills down your spine and makes you afraid that someone might be at your door!

The book is about a person who threads Dawn but should she tell the other members or not?

This book is full of mystery. Kids will enjoy the susppenss of the book . Melissa Marie

At Stoneybrook Elementary there is a Sitter-of-the-Month contest. Dawn wants to be the best sitter of course and soon she gets threatening notes from a mysterious Mr.X Then all kinds of freaky stuff starts happening to all the Baby-sitters. What will happen next? Read it to find out.

I Like This!. When Dawn starts getting threatening notes and odd phone calls while she is baby-sitting, she doesn't know what to do. The notes are signed "Mr. X.," and they are beginning to get scary. Normally, she would tell the other Baby Sitters, but this time is different. The kids at Stoneybrook Elementary are having a Sitter of the Month Contest. The siiter for the month has to be someone who is in control, someone whose jobs always go smoothly. Dawn wants to win, But how can she win while Mr. X is sending notes?

This is a favorite children's book! Our kids love it and when my husband reads a book to them, this is the one he chooses.

Why would all manner of bugs hold a talent contest? Why, to see which would be voted the "bugliest bug," of course. In Carol Diggory Shields' charming tale, children will hear about click beetles clacking, crickets singing, and ladybugs doing a tumbling routine. Children will love the way each bug shows off doing what it does best. Even a plain little bug, young Damselfly Dilly, participates - and hers proves to be the most important role of all. Because what none of the other bugs notices is that the contest judges are spiders - who invented the contest merely as a way of getting a good night's supper.

When Dilly points out that the judges are frauds, the bugs band together. Each bug, the quick-thinking Dilly declares, must do what it does best. And so the "mantises prayed," the "army ants marched," and "bombardier beetles took to the skies." When the malodorous stink bugs join the fray, it will come as no surprise to readers as to who wins the day - and who consequently wins the Bugliest Bug title. The tale is charmingly told in verse form, with bold and inventive illustrations. Written by a children's librarian and illustrated by an artist who lives on Bug Island (true!), The Bugliest Bug is sure to captivate young children.

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Bugs galore fill this playful fantasy. Set in the undergrowth world of insects, the bugs decide to hold a contest to determine the bugliest bug. During the contest the insects are acknowledged for their particular attributes by the judges who turn out to be arachnids in disguise. The arachnids have ensnared the bug "snacks" in their web when Dilly Damselfly comes to the rescue. Dilly reminds the bugs that the only way to save themselves is to do what they do best. "The army ants marched and the mantises prayed...Then the stink bugs united, gave off their worst smells. 'P.U., we give up!' the spiders all yelled." In the predictable, but satisfying ending, Dilly is proclaimed "the bugliest bug of us all!"
Nash's colorful, cartoonish illustrations are paired perfectly with Shields' delightful, rhyming text. The bugs have distinct personalities and characteristics which are cleverly portrayed in word and art. The illustrations virtually fly off the pages as the insects are described in humorous vignettes in which they perform their particualar talent.
The added bonus of tear-out trading cards will delight young readers. Each card features one of the book's colorful characters, with a clever anecdote and a simple scientific synopsis.
This is a great book for bug lovers of all ages, but particularly those ages 4-8.

This is such a fantastic book-I cannot rave enough!! It is a story of a bug contest to determine which bug is the "bugliest" of them all. Of course Dilly, our heroine, is filled with self-doubt and low esteem but she attends anyway. Well, she proceeds to save the day but I won't reveal how it ends.

The story is a great learning tool about the different types of insects and their characteristics. Moreoever, it is filled with self-esteem and basic character education.

In the back of the book, you get free bug trading cards loaded with information on the various insects featured in the story. This book is thoroughly entertaining and educationally sound!

I stumbled upon this book while doing some lunchtime shopping in a kids book store in Portsmouth, NH. The owner highly recommended it. I brought it back to my office and started to read through it. My chuckling outloud caused my colleagues around me to look at me funny :)

The story of an introverted bug turned hero flows from page to page with a cadence that keeps the attention of both child and parent. There are amusing quips that make parents grin and their kids smile while wondering what's so funny ("the mantysis prayed" is a simple but amusing phrase given the context). At the same time, there's plenty of humor and excitement that the child will understand and enjoy.

Beyond the written word, the illustrations are amazingly colorful and fun. The pages have a depth to them that need to be seen to understand.

My son loves all the bugs and asks questions about nearly every one. It has quickly become a bedtime staple. Highly recommend. A welcome diversion from Bob the Builder and Arthur!

Wonderful illustrations and a sweet, gentle story. We've read it every night for the past few weeks (at the request of my 2 and 4 year-olds) and NONE of us is tired of it yet. Great addition (3rd) to the "Lottie" series.

A Cake for Herbie is a sensitive, charming story your pre-schoolers will adore. Herbie the duck reads about a poetry contest and with the encouragement of his best friend Lottie the chicken, he enters. He stays up all night working hard on his poetry, only to be laughed off the stage. Sad and disappointed, he walks into a restaurant where his poetry is appreciated and he wins his own special prize. Petra Mathers charming and amusing text is only outdone by her wonderful, expressive illustrations. This is a touching story your children will want you to read over and over again. You don't want to miss this very special book.

My two-year old is fascinated by Lottie and Herbie and I get a kick out of reading the Lottie series everytime. This one just might be our favorite though, because it's about food and poetry! Quirky and something different from so many other cutesy books, this one has humor, substance, and delightful illustrations.

Herbie is a snag-a sensitive new age guy-who writes zany poetry, expresses his emotions and has a female best friend named Lottie as his supporter and confidant.

The colorful illustrations and lively text engage both the youthful listener and the adult reader time and time again. The pictures have imaginative details that delight the eye. My favorites are Herbie's cake decorated with sparklers, Lottie in the midst of an attack of the flu, Herbie's car traveling along a dark and deserted road, and Herbie riding behind Lottie on her sleek purple motor scooter.

As Herbie might have said if he'd gotten that far in his poetic culinary alphabet:: Z is for zieback, okay for a haversack, but I prefer zucchini tetrazzini.

As I wrote in my review of Lottie's Beach Towel, there is something I find unsettling about Petra Mather's books. A befuddling, surreal quality. But they are hit with my kids. And this book is my personal favorite of the bunch. It has just enough funny, weird moments to make me look forward to reading it.

The basic story finds Herbie, a duck, entering a poetry contest to try and win a cake. He is encouraged on by Lottie, a hen I believe. Herbie decides to write a poem going through the alphabet, with a little rhyming food-related couplet for each letter. He pulls an all-nighter three days before the contest. The thinking makes his hed hot, so he puts a bag of ice on his head, but then the cold makes him hungry so he has to make pudding. But he is able to write all the way to `K' for which he writes "You don't need mustard/ for karamel kustard." Lottie informs him of his error, he accepts her critique with grace, and continues writing. The night before, he has nightmares, we see him bound and gagged on stage, with his notepad strapped to his torso, as the cake floats away on angel's wings. That picture was redeeming moment number one. Despite the nightmares, he is encouraged because his friend Lottie will be there with him at the poetry contest. But the next morning Lottie is physically ill. Redeeming moment number two is a picture of Lottie- again a hen or possibly a chicken- kneeling over a toilet about to heave. Herbie must persevere without his only fan. When he enters the contest, we see redeeming moment number three and my single favorite Petra Mathers moment: A blue bird, dressed as a beatnik complete with beret, is on stage at the poetry contest, reciting: "...now I know no one but one gnome,/ no one knows I know this gnome,/ only the gnome knows that I know him." Herbie is appropriately intimidated by the competition. He bombs on stage and leaves, dejected, at K, "K is for kruel." He hides out in an alley, alone with his sorrow, but is discovered by a chef, a chef at a restaurant where everyone rhymes. What a fabulous break. He is embraced by his new friends, momentarily forgets about his friend Lottie, still convalescing at home, until he is rewarded by a cake. He drives back home, Checks in on Lottie, along with what's left of the cake, and tells her all about his adventures. That's the story. Good enough to win me over for a positive review. Quite peculiar but worth the read.

The Gollywhopper Games is the book fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory have been waiting for! The Golly Toy and Game Company is putting on a once in a lifetime competition and there will be only one winner. Gil wants the ultimate prize but not for the reasons you might think. Thrilling adventure with twists and turns, puzzles to challenge and fun character who leap off the page are all on offer, along with a compelling family drama and descriptions of some of the coolest games ever. The Gollywhopper Games is truly a winner!

Jody Feldman's THE GOLLYWHOPPER GAMES is fun, fast and mind-boggling as puzzles keep the reader's attention. Gil, the main character, is easily identifiable and his sidekicks are just as fresh. Definitely a must read!

I read this novel out loud to my sons, ages 8 and 11, and we all loved it. My 8-year-old is a bookworm, but my 11-year-old is a very reluctant reader. So I was thrilled that they were so eager to listen to me read. In fact, my older son got impatient halfway through the book and read the rest on his own. Terrific!

This novel is about a boy whose father is falsely accused of embezzling money from the Gollywhopper Toy Company. To avenge his father's name and to win money for his family, the boy enters the toy company's giant contest. He must work with teammates and solve puzzles to win the grand prize. My sons and I enjoyed trying to solve the puzzles together and guessing which player would be eliminated each time. Great fun!

I have been a longtime fan of children's literature and continue to read juvenile fiction on a regular basis. I have no doubt that this is on its way to becoming a contemporary hit and a long-term favorite.

Comparison's can be made with Roald Dahl but the difference is that The Gollywhopper Games provides an opportunity for its protagonist, Gil, to actively prove his value and--more importantly--his self-worth. Charlie (of the famous chocolate factory) wins more by passivity than by anything he actually does; in essence, he is the least repellant of that motley crew. Here, Feldman shows a range of real young people and adults who are wonderful shades of gray. No one is perfect but no one is wholly bad. With an incredible amount of detail in both atmosphere and character, this is a tale of learning, forgiveness, teamwork, and self-fulfillment.

Feldman has created a fantastic world grounded in reality and populated it with real people and tantalizing puzzles. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a great book.

The Gollywhopper Games is a cross between Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Balliett's The Wright Three. It has all the humor of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory without the bleakness, and it has all the brain-teasers of The Wright Three without any of the characters seeming stuffy. Jody Feldman has written a fun, fast-paced novel that gives kids credit for the brains in their heads and the kindness in their hearts.

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Jessica is in Miss Teen Sweet Valley Beauty Pageant,but her sister,Elizabeth,disapproves of it. If Jessica is in this pageant,She will lose her sister's love,If she doesn't,I forgot. Elizabeth does take Jessica's place,because something happens.

i haven't read this book yet,but my friend told me it was good.i think that beauty pageants are great i'd like to enter one. i hope jessica wins the pageant!

I sided mentally with Liz here. Beauty pageants are dreadfully sexist and should be banned from this universe! I have the feeling the BSC's Abby Stevenson and Mary Anne Spier would back Liz on this one, maybe even the whole BSC. So would the Fab Five series' Katie Shannon. Maybe Jessica will grow up and realize that, too. Physical beauty really gets you nowhere in this world.

I totally agree with Jess on this subject because beauty pageants are a lot of fun to compete in. Plus, it helps you get college scholarships if you win. And don't try to even say beauty queens are stupid because I am an honor student who does lots of community service and gets wonderful grades!

It was amusing to read about the two different sides presented in the on-going debate about beauty pageants. In the blue corner, there's Elizabeth Wakefield; reliable, dependable and downright dull. Obviously, Liz's morals don't need to be discussed, it's obvious that when it comes to pageants, Lizzie is no way o-kay! In contrast, the lovely and beautiful and um...beautiful Jessica Wakefield stands in the red corner. it's obvious from her blinding talent of um...being beautiful, she's more than o-kay with beauty pageants (just so long as she can win). Other entrants into this pageants such as Amy Sutton are not really worth considering since it's obvious from the outset that no-one in Sweet Valley can come close to Jessica's blinding beauty - not even her twin (who looks just like her!) After a few tense arguments around the dinner table, Jessica and Elizabeth agree to disagree which means that both will continue to irritate and annoy each other throughout the whole of this book (well, just until the pageant). An amusing read.

No Contest book by Ralph Nader and Wesley Smith.... In their book No Contest by Ralph Nader and Wesley J. Smith, the authors give a series of examples about law at the corporate level. Many of their examples deal with wronged individuals suing a corporation. Frequently the plaintiffs are frustrated by a series of delays, misrepresentations, intentional misunderstandings, and multiple appeals. The judges do not discipline the lawyers, at least not to any effective extent, and the judges do not throw out frivolous motions. The judges tend to side with big law firms and with clever lines of reasoning, and not with the plaintiff. The original plaintiff injury, such as a wrongful death due to negligent corporate behavior, is forgotten in the mire of lawyer activity, and the judges fail to consider the need for relief of the plaintiff, without further anguishing delay. The plaintiff is faced with interminable costs and tedious delays without relief. There is no doubt reform is needed. ................ For a remedy, authors Nader and Wesley suggest an Appleseed Foundation, formed of local community volunteer groups, together with some overseeing coordinating committees. They mention Harvard graduates as playing a prominent behind the scenes part in overseeing reform. .............. The problem with this approach is: first, volunteerism, presumably without pay, is insufficient motivation to overcome such entrenched and profitable bad habits. Second, it is not clear just what specific steps these groups should recommend, other than complain, and point out injustices of which many persons are already aware. . Third, there are already volunteer groups (I have a list of over 20) around the country who are angry with their treatment by the law and yet who have not been able to bring about a change in habits.

This is one of my favorite books I've read in recent years. It opens your eyes to the horrible tactics used by corporate lawyers to deny victims their full day in court. Also, Nader and Smith present bulletproof arguments against tort reform. You will learn a TON by reading this.

As a law student, I have to say that this should be on every law students "must-read" list! Nader and Smith clearly describe the hardball ruthless tactics used by today's corporate lawyers. This is not the kind of stuff they teach you in law school!

It took real guts and courage to expose the unethical tactics used by too many lawyers today, and I'm grateful that they did so. Highly recommended.

A detailed and methodical look at corporate lawyer's corruption of our legal system. The book explains all relevant terms, cites numerous fascinating examples, and suggests ways that the public and the Bar can improve today's legal system without tipping the scales of justice toward those with the most money. An easy read

Beware of the multinational corporations. Not only do they stick it to the taxpayers in forms of bailouts, tax "incentives", and other similar accounts recievable, they are quite willing to stick it to citizens in court and screw up the meaning of the word "due process" in America and the world. A sad commentary on our justice system but a MUST READ.

I was amazed what was going on with Allison she really needs help especially support from her family. Its amazing how much differnet Scarlett-Caress then Katie and Dawns first impression of her. I think the superize ending was perfect. If you have not read this yet you should.

This is NOT the last book in the PAGEANT series. There'll be another book: THE WINNERS ON THE ROAD, which will be published in February of 1999 (I know, 2 more months). Hopefully, this book will tell what Pepper, Christy, Sierra, and the other girls who have secrets do, as well as Katie and Dean's relationship, and Katie and Lisa, the winner and runner-up, traveling across the country. QL

Will Alison, a.k.a. The Virus, win? Will someone find out her scheme and stop her? Will Alison hurt--or kill--one of her fellow contestants? And most of all, who will be the first Miss Teen Spirit??????? Q.L.

This is a great book series.My FAVORITE character is Toni.If you enjoy books about teen issues,boys,pageants,and love this the book for U.

G.M.L.

This book was fantastic! It featured all the characters that we're already familiar with, plus a new character, Toni, who finally teaches the Virus a lesson. Have you read Trash? Both Jazz and Karma make a special appearences. As for who wins... I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Wow! What a great book. The Runaway Princess by Kate Coombs is a fun and exciting read. Meet Princess Margaret (Meg) of Greeve, the princess who didn't want to be a princess, Cam, one of her best friends, and apprentice gardener, and Dilly, Meg's other best friend, who also happens to be her maid. The story begins with Meg's father announcing that whoever rids the land of the three evils, The Dragon, The Witch, and The Bandits, shall win first place, the princess's hand and marriage, and become heir of the Kingdom of Greeve. Obviously, Meg is appalled, and tries furiously to end this long tradition. But, unfortunately her parents refuse, and lock Meg in a tower. This is definitely not the result Meg was looking for, and she wants out! With the help of several helpful persons, such as Cam and Dilly, she gets out. Thus begins the tale of the Runaway princess. Meg must travel the kingdom in hopes to win the contest herself; negotiate with a stubborn witch with a passion for amphibians (and the men they used to be), a baby dragon that comes under her care, a wizard in disguise, several nasty princes, a troop of bandits, and all the while pretend she is still in the tower! This book is similar to books by Gail Carson Levine such as Ella Enchanted, or, Fairest, though maybe for younger readers. I would recommend this book for ages 8-11, above that some of the writing may seem a bit easy to read, and less complex, which is not necessarily a bad thing. I loved this book, and would recommend it to anyone. It is a pleasurable read, one you would open on a rainy day, and not put down until you're done. The writing is enchanting, comical, and very descriptive, though at times it may seem a bit simple. But, the plot is witty and quickly changing. The end is sweet, if not a surprising, definitely not what I expected. As quoted from the end of the book, "Once upon a time, there was a princess who knew she meant for more than twirling her tresses and swooning." Enjoy!

I adored this novel. I have read dozens of books that have redone the classical fairy tale setting, but this is the best one I have ever had the pleasure to open. Coombs has a simple, yet elegant and easy to read writing style. The character interaction is hilarious, and the heroin is very likable and strong. Wonderfully done Kate Coombs! I hope there is a sequel.

RUNAWAY PRINCESS isn't your grandma's fairy tale. The princess in the tower? Yeah. She has no intention of staying there. And all those witches, bandits and dragons? Misunderstood. Kate Coombs gives us a fresh take on the well-known fairy tale world with clever touches, endearing characters, and unique twists, all adding up to a delightful and entertaining read.

Following closely on the heels of Coombs' lovely debut book THE SECRET KEEPER, RUNAWAY PRINCESS does not disappoint. It's sure to become a favorite of discerning readers everywhere.

This book was awsome! In my English class we had to pick a book for pleasure reading. I choose this one and believe me, it was PLEASURE reading. I couldn't put it down! The characters are so real and you find yourself rooting for them. This book is a clever twist on any fairy tale you've ever known. You'll find yourself laughing out loud and counting down the minutes till you can read it again. The twists, turns and halarious plot and characters make "The Runaway Princess" a must read!

Kate Coombs has done it again! Once again this gifted author takes a fairy-tale world and stands it on its head. Princess Meg stands up to her father and the Kingdom of Greeve will never be the same again. All the ingredients for a delicious romp through a world of wicked witches and fantabulous frogs await those clever enough to pick up this story. A winner!

These books are marvelous for getting your grandbabies to read ...I pretend I don't have a clue about STINK and they also EXPLAIN to their less than with it Grandma WHAT the book is about ...I'm a firm believer in READING and these help me create an atmosphere of pleasure while reading for my girls.

We purchased this book after my husband found it in the children's department. Our son fell in love with the Stink character immediately and wanted more of the books. Unfortunately there are only three published so far, and he is eagerly awaiting the next book. While he doesn't read them by himself yet (5 yrs old) he can't wait for the next chapter. There are enough illustrations to keep his interest and enough character development to let his imagination fly.

My sons (8 and 11) both enjoyed this book quite a bit, so I read it myself. At first, I was put off by the awkwardly edited sentences, but as the book went on I realized that the story was pretty good, the characters inviting, and the computer-drawn pictures lively.

Due to the choppiness of the sentences I won't read this aloud to my students in 2nd grade, but I will certainly add it to my class library and recommend it to some less-advanced readers who are eager to tackle a chapter book.

All Megan McDonald books are easy to read and exciting for kids this age, because they can relate to the story. Great tool to enhance reading skills.

Stink is as happy as a pig in slop. He and his friends, Webster and Sophie, are on a class field trip at the science museum --- and the exhibit is called "Gross-Me-Out: The Wonderful World of Smelly Stuff." Stink starts with the giant nose, where he gets to gawk at enormous nose hairs and learn how boogers are made. He loves it!

But when Stink's teacher, Mrs. D., dares him to experience the "Everybody Stinks" exhibit, he has to summon up his courage. After all, no one else will even go near it. One whiff of the B.O. scent almost does him in, but he recovers long enough to sniff more smelly odors, including dirt, rotten eggs, skunk scent and perfume. It appears that Stink has a real talent for smelling. He can smell better than anyone else in his class. In addition, he learns tons of smelly facts.

At lunch, the kids read flyers about a stinky sneaker contest the museum is putting on. Naturally, Stink must enter. Others are interested as well, so he'll have plenty of competition.

At home, Stink demonstrates The Nose and even impresses his big sister, Judy Moody. Stink is confident that his Nose will make him famous someday. When he researches the science of smelling, he finds information about the corpse flower, the world's stinkiest blossom, rumored to smell worse than outhouses, dead elephants and rotten fish.

Stink is inspired to create some terribly stinky perfume and sets up a Franken-stink lab. He and Sophie work up a recipe (including toilet water, dead-flower water, pickle juice and more), but he's distracted when Sophie tells him she's planning to compete in the stinky sneaker contest. Stink is determined to win.

He's positive that his reeking old sneakers have a great chance to win the competition. But his plan is foiled when Judy deodorizes them with sweetly fragrant powder. What is he going to do? He can't pour anything (like his stinky perfume) in them since the rules say the shoes must stink from being worn. Can his entry be saved?

In a startling turn of events, Stink saves the day when misfortune strikes the contest. He also gets to meet a professional smeller who has actually sniffed a corpse flower. It all makes for a happy (or at least smelly) ending.

This is another enjoyable book in the Stink series, sure to appeal to young readers (especially to boys who are enthralled with the grosser aspects of life). As always, author Megan McDonald manages to tickle readers' funny bones, slip in a little subtle education and tell a good story.

--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon