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I liked this book because soccer is my favorite sport after basketball. Also the character in this story is Whisper and theres a girl in my grade with that name. Whisper plays socbowl in the story. I think thats a funny name. This was a very good book!

Wandering through the library, searching to find an interesting book, one caught my eye. It was the, The Million Dollar Kick. The book starts out in Oklahoma City. Whisper is an ordinary kid who is haunted by a mental picture of a soccer game. One afternoon Whisper took her little sister, who is an athlete, to the mall. Where her sister enters her in a contest. Where if you win you get the chance to win a million dollars by kicking a soccer ball past a famous soccer goalie. She wins, but now she has to learn how to kick a soccer ball. She thought she was toast until Ellie decided to coach her. I thought it was a great book full of action, surprise, and pure interest.

wisper nelson who lives in oklahoma she goes to the donut shop with her little siter and they see a thing that says Come Up With A Good Slogen and if they win then that person gets 1 shot to kick a soccer ball in to the goal if they mis they get a year supply of donuts if they get it in they win a million dollars but it ant that easy you need to kick it past carmen applegate the pro goal keeper. wisper wins and she doesnt want to do it but she still does it, she gets help bye this nice 11th grade soccer player when she got enough help she was going to do the kick in a day then for some rreason carmen applegate got hert so she couldnt play so wisper teacher was the goalie but wisper kicked it in she was really really really happy

The Million Dollar Kick is a great book. It is so suspenseful. You never know what she is going to do. The main character hates being the star but her sister loves it. My mom, my six year old sister and I all liked it. It is such a good book.

Genre: Fiction
Three sentence summary: In this book Whisper Nelson is chosen to kick a ball past a professional soccer player and if she makes it, she is awarded $1,000,000. There's just a little problem: she is not athletic. She has not played a sport since she was eight.

What I liked most about the book: The thing I like about this book is that Whisper has a chance to win $1,000,000.

What I didn't like and why: The only thing that I didnt like about the book was that it was about soccer and I do not like soccer very much.

My favorite character and why: Whisper Nelson because she wasn't very athletic but she still tried. (why wouldn't you if you made the goal you can win $1,000,000.)

The scene, line, or passage that meant something to me and why (page#): Well it was probably when she was getting ready to kick the goal. It's exciting to kick a ball and if you score you win $1,000,000 dollars.

What I would say about this book to someone else: That it's nice that the characters are realistic and the author Dan Gutman discribed the setting very well.

One question i have after reading this book: I wonder if the soccer player became good friends with Whisper Nelson.

My strongest reason for recommending this book: Well if you like sports you would be very interested.

"Miranda and Starlight" is the first in a series of six books featuring Miranda and Starlight. In this exciting adventure, for young readers, Janet Murihead Hill has captured something of the young reader's insecurity, fear, and pride. Miranda and Chris find it difficult to communicate openly with their parents.

Miranda desperately wants a horse. Chris needs to learn to ride his. Intricate plot twists bring them together in a complicated web of lies, and deceit. Through the events that unfold Miranda and Chris learn lessons in the importance of honesty, responsibility, courage, and trust.

Hill's writing is powerful and inspiring. Illustrations by Pat Lehmkuhl bring another important dimension to the story. Her pen and ink drawings are strong as they create and identify the settings and the characters in the story. She also has the amazing ability to depict the emotions the characters are feeling through facial expressions and body language.

This is a story for the young reader as well as an excellent read aloud story for delightful, cherished family nights at home.

MIRANDA AND STARLIGHT SERIES OF SIX BOOKS BY JANET MUIRHEAD HILL, ILLUSTRATED BY PAT LEHMKUHL is an absolutely delightful new horse book series. Written for upper elementary and young teens, the books will fascinate adults as well. I couldn't put them down! Ten year old Miranda, the orphaned product of a broken home, vanished father and wild mother, lives with her grandparents on their farm. She loves horses and dreams of owning one, but believes it could never be possible. The first book introduces the beautiful horse of her dreams and how she becomes attached to it through lying and mischief, for which she gets into trouble. Being the new girl in her classroom, she is shunned by the "in crowd" and develops a troubled friendship with the lonely Laurie, a mulatto who feels like a misfit, and Chris, the "fat boy" in the class. Their escapades and trials capture your mind and heart. Every young person will adore this series!

Reviewed by April Sullivan for Reader Views (5/06)
"Miranda and Starlight" is the first book in a series of six called the Starlight Series that features a 10 year old girl and her horse. Miranda Stevens is a sweet, but feisty young girl who is living with her grandparents in Montana while her single mother in Los Angeles is trying to make it as an actress. Embarrassed by her untraditional upbringing, Miranda finds it hard to make friends. She is shunned by the "Magnificent Four" as she calls the close-knit pack of girls in her class. And she is constantly tormented by bully Chris Bergman.

If Miranda could have three wishes, they would be for a friend, a real family, and a horse of her very own. On the first day of fifth grade, at least one of those wishes comes true when she meets the new girl, Laurie Langley. She also meets the horse of her dreams that day when bully Chris dares her to ride a horse they see in the pasture next to the school. Miranda, gets in trouble, but falls in love with the black horse she names Starlight for the white star on his forelock.

This fast-paced adventure is great for young readers being introduced to chapter books. A few interspersed illustrations help young minds form an impression of the events being described. And the fact that this is a series leaves the reader wanting to know more and encourages them to pick up the next book.

This story brought back memories of myself as a young girl with a horse. The author accurately describes the responsibility and love needed to care for a horse. She not only portrays the fun of riding, but the hard work of cleaning stalls and grooming the horses.

I look forward to the rest of the series to find out how Miranda's relationship evolves not only with the horse, but all of the other people in her life. Since she has started to help Chris with riding lessons, they seem to be becoming friends. She learns the price she pays when lying to adults, especially her grandparents. And the most difficult relationship of all is with her mother, who wants her to come live with her in California, at the same time that Miranda is finally getting some of her wishes to come true in Montana.

This is more than a mere horse story. It is a journey of courage and consequences for younger juvenile readers. My own children will read this story.

From a reviewer's viewpoint, and as a person who enjoys reading, this is a wonderful story for young readers.

My opinion on this story is much different than the critic in Massachusetts gave. I felt drawn into the story and was impressed with the perspective shown. This is a story that shows what can happen when children lie and also how to tell the truth. I believe there are a lot more parents out there who are like the boy's parents than most would like to believe. Hopefully there are more out there who are like Miranda's Grandparents who show love and understanding when dealing with Miranda's situations. I enjoyed this book even though I'm an adult. I would reccommend this book to any child who can read. It may show them reading is fun when the story is fascinating like this one.

This book contains the quote, "Don't be saddish, have a radish" that many people seem to quote without being able to cite where it came from!

I used to own this book as a child and I loved it, but having moved several times, its disappeared. I would love a copy of it so that I can share it with my son. I remember it being called A Special Swap though over here (UK) Please reprint this book. its a real treasure.

I'm not sure how I got my copy of this book, but it has always been one of my favorites. I have had it since I was a little girl, and I was trying to get hold of a copy to give as a present to my niece, and also one to keep for when I have my own children. I suppose the fact that I am going to have to make do with the tatty old copy I have makes it all the more precious, and I'll be sure to keep it safe! I think its a lovely story and one all children should have the opportunity to read.

I, too, first heard this book read on Capt. Kangaroo. I often checked it out of the library to read to my two young children. My father would push them in their strollers. He walked along when they learned to ride bikes and roller skate. Now at 76 years old, he is suffering from Parkinson's and has to be pushed in a wheelchair. My grandson, his great-grandson, loves to help push him. I want to get a copy of this book to read to my father and give to my grandson as a special memory.

This was one of my favorite books when I was a little girl. My mom and I used to go to the library just to get it and I always knew exactly where it was in the library. I don't know why we never just bought it. I guess being a library book made it more special. Recently (about 20 years later) I thought I'd surprise my mom with a used copy. First I couldn't find a copy and now I see this book is going for [$$$] I think we should be ashamed of ourselves for exploiting a beautiful children's story, ironically written about love and generosity, and turning it into what everything else seems to have become, an empty, profit-driven shame. I'd reccomend this book very highly anytime-- at a reasonable price.

Then I read this book and applied a few of the very simple exercises into his everyday routine. Last year he received his MFA in photography and experimental animated film from the California Institute of the Arts. He now has a job at USC and is excited that one of the benefits it offers is free classes. He wants to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering! Most importantly he is happy and proud of himself, with good reason.

This book saved his life!

This book is a fantastic resource for activities on right-brained learning. Vitale's format is very easy to follow. The lessons are practical and easy to use. I have used this book in my classroom and have found that the lessons engage students and help them to understand difficult concepts.

I read this book twelve years ago. As a homeschool mom it helped me understand the ways I needed to work with my child. Now, as he approaches graduation...he is a musician and speaks two languages fluently. I will never forget the day this book fell into my hands!

This book gives a basic description of a right brained visual learning style and some very easy to implement strategies for helping right brained learners.

about brain mysteries and learning. Her book helps to make a dent in that pathway of mystery. She gives practical advice as well as personal stories to support her point of view. This is a must have for any teacher.

THE WORLD OF THE MICROSCOPE had good information to help my daughter with her science project. The book arrived in less than 4 days.

I bought this and gave it as a gift with a microscope and prepared slides to a 9 year old boy. He loved the microscope and slides, and the book was a nice accompaniment that he could use for reference. The book wasn't used for very long though once he got to using the microscope.

The item arrived in condition as described and it got to me fast

While looking to educate my adopted Chinese son ... only in this country for two years, I noticed his interest in life sciences and chemestry. So, we bought him his first Microscope for this Christmas and were trying to figure out how we can teach him the many things/uses we had forgotten in 42 years since my school days. Well ..... this book is the perfect answer. Not only does it explain the microscope, but it gives great experiments and things to build from household items as tools to carry my son further than I could. The writting will be a little dense per page for his understanding, but any good parent that will use this to help their child will be able to take that child to high knowledge and functionality in the microscope realm.

Wonderful for my 10-yr-old niece's first experience with a microscope. Good pictures, colorful, understandable instructions, useful information. Probably good for any beginner, any age.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a very easy going, good, clean book. I read it in one sitting. I can't wait for my 9 yr old to read this so we can discuss it and read the rest of the books. I also thought this had a good message of patience and obedience.

She is beautiful girl but she lost her gaze ball by her enemy lies. she saw her gaze ball before her time. she broke it by accident and she has to find the pieces. it give her advice of future. she learn lessons as she goes. she has shown her ability in early year, the ability to connect with plants.

I loved this book and i highly recommend this to any body looking for an exciting adventure!!! i just cant wait to pick up the next book every time i finsh the one before!!! it is easy reading and fun and always has me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next to Zenda!!!

This book was fantastic! What first attracted me to this series was the incredibly creative and colorful cover art. I was also in the mood for magic, and figured this book would be the perfect thing to satisfy me. The first few chapters were okay, but it wasn't until the end of the book that I was hooked. The author is so descriptive, and makes Zenda's world so easy to imagine! Zenda, herself, is a typical awkward pre-teen trying to get through each day. She is kind, but tends to be impatient, which causes her much trouble during the story. This book introduces pretty much all of the main characters, and is a good start for a great series. I would recommend it to anyone who loves good books, loves magic, or who is a creative person.

I bought this book for my daughter who is eight, and I often read her books to see whether I think that they are worth the money. This one was fantastic. Zenda is very well written, and intriguing. I have bought and read the next two and I will give them to my daughter on special occasions. This book has very strong moral lessons that are experienced rather than taught. It is very clever. The first book is all about the folly of impatience. I hope you and your familyenjoy it too!

I recently read John Passerella's first Buffy novel, Ghoul Trouble, and LOVED it. He captured the characters with such ease and approximately. And now, with Avatar, he does the same with the characters. Angel, Cordelia, Doyle, and even Kate are displayed respectfully and with the right characterization.

When a demon materializes in LA, needing to find 12 victims to complete a cycle in which the demon will be reunited with its true body, Angel and the crew are on top of it, along with the help of Detective Kate Lockley. The demon is using a man, who he promised the world to, to find his victims online in chatrooms. The demon appears to his victims as what they most desire. On a side note, Cordelia wants a website made for Angel Investigations, and that results in some humorous moments. Especially with the aide of a teenage computer geek.

Passarella really knows how to write a novel. It's absolutely expertise, and he knows exactly what he's writing about. He never makes the novel drag or become dull. There is one incident that makes the whole novel though. It plays out when Cordelia is chosen as bait to lure the demon in so Angel and Doyle can destroy it. We then see who each one of them desire. It's a very interesting and suspenseful moment in the novel.

John Passerella is now up there with Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder as one of the best Buffy and Angel novelists. I hope to see more coming from him in the future.

This was the fourth Angel book that I've read. So far, it's the first that really seemed to capture the characters and the spirit of the show. According to the blurb at the back, this is only Passarella's second novel (and his first solo attempt), but surprisingly it reads like it was written by a seasoned pro. The dialog is realistic (okay, Angel uses a few too many puns during the battle scenes for my taste, but a small flaw in an otherwise fantastic grasp of the character), the fight scenes intense and the plot well thought out. If you're an Angel fan who is unhappy with the quality of some of the tie-in books that you've read, here is one that is sure to please.

Loved it! Fans of the TV show will definitely enjoy this novel. At some points it kind of grossed me out, but I couldn't stop reading because I enjoyed at the same time. Highly recommend.

Elliot Grundy has made a deal with a demon. In return for everything he desires Elliot will help the demon to complete a ritual that will allow it to be reborn. Using Internet chatrooms, the pair are luring unsuspecting men and women into meeting with the demon, disguised as the victim’s ideal date. However, little does the demon know that an ancient cult seeks to posses and control it for their own purposes…

When Doyle’s visions lead Angel to the scene of a murder, he discovers that a man has been attacked by a demon that leaves behind nothing of the victim except for their skin. It soon emerges that this is not the first attack and that both men and women from all over L.A. are being targeted. The victims seem to have nothing in common, and the description of the attacker differs in every case. Angel has no idea who or what this demon may be.

“Avatar” was a fast-paced, enjoyable read. John Passarella manages to capture the characters exactly as they are in the TV show and ultimately produces an original, entertaining novel that maintains your interest throughout. There is no pause in the action and “Avatar” is one of the best of the Angel or Buffy books I have read so far. I recommend this book to all Angel fans.

There is a killer stalking the streets of Los Angeles, one sucks the essence from his victims leaving an empty husk. The only thing the victims have in common is the manner of their deaths and their link to the Internet. An Internet savvy demon is the last thing that Angel thought he would have to deal with - but you never say never in his line of work. As he tries to track the killer he is unaware that he is not the only one hunting the killer. A cult is on the trail too, but they plan to bind the demon. Now Angel is in the way - and they don't like that.

There are some authors for series like Angel and Buffy that make you feel like they are sitting inside their world. You get that feeling from John Passarella - it really feels like he has spent time with Buffy and Angel and really gotten inside their heads. The storyline of this novel is both gripping and seamless. It could have just as easily been an episode off the series. I agree with other reviewers here that Passarella compares really well to Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder and I can only hope that he writes more in the series.

The Basker Twins, twelve year old Elsie and Everest, are sent to live with their Uncle Fredrick while their parents go off on a secret mission. Uncle Fredrick runs a high class boarding school for the clones of mostly wealthy and famous people. The Academy of Superior Learning, as it is called, is half-school, half-prison. The "children of the clone persuasion," as Uncle Fredrick calls them, have special talents. "You'll need to work hard to keep up, but it'll do you good to be challenged" the twins' mother warns them before leaving.

Elsie and Everst's first interactions are a bit physical ("dominance games"), and Elsie cannot keep her pet bobcat ("Pooker") in her room. The clones call themselves "dupes", and non-clones "ute-babies". The clone of a dead singer famous throughout seven galaxies, Shadara, first is Elsie's enemy, but after being beat in a fight ("From the age of two, every child on Earth practiced the fighting arts daily. ... Earth had managed to avoid war and had almost abolished violent crime by getting aggression out on a daily basis through controlled confrontation and attack"), they make a truce, and Dar helps Elsie to visit Pooker and rescues Everest.

And we haven't even got into the plot yet!

There is a bad guy/gal, working at the school, who is making money going back in time and collecting artifacts. Seems that there is a market for 20th century memorabilia, like those toys in "Happy Meals".

The Basker Twins and their clone friends take a field trip to San Jose, California, 1000 years earlier. They lose something important, and have to sneak back. But they bring back more than they expected.

Cloning is very, very expensive, and only the ultra-rich can sponsor a clone. Dar's sponsor gives her anything she wants, even teleportation devices and time machines. The school's staff are clueless about these gifts, but they make sure everyone is in bed on time.


This is a book for the tween-ages. It has "normal" kids going to a special school full of technological magic, a criminal instructor, students who gravitate between different factions, a lot of sneaking around at night, and more.

Does this plot sound familiar to anyone?

It's a 31st century Hardy Boys in Hogworts with Nancy Drew and a young Anakan Skywalker.

Clearly, author Kristi Wright has developed this story to expand into additional tales, since the Basker Twins are only twelve, and they end up being good friends with some of the clones. Expect a sequel.

What fun to escape into this creative world of the future! I fell in love with the children who are the main characters. They became real to me. I couldn't wait to read each chapter to find out what would happen next. My high-school-age niece and her friends loved this book, too. It will definitely appeal to Harry Potter fans. I hope there will be a sequel!

I was delighted to read Kristi Wright's book. Her first book, The Basker Twins in the 31st Century: Danger at the Clone Academy, is very unique, imaginative and fun! A strong story and vivid vocabulary are sure to keep readers of all ages entertained. It is a perfect book for both fans of the Artemis Fowl series and fans of the Harry Potter series to enjoy. SUPER!

I just finished reading the Basker Twins in the 31st Century as a critique of age level appropriateness and interest for older elementary students. What I found was that it was hard to put down and feel that adults would enjoy this as much as elementary and pre-teens. An elementary teacher or parent may enjoy reading this to the class and introduce it by brainstorming what the future may be like and what could be possible in the next century. Topics of cloning and the moral/ethical issues would be good for debates and discussions. I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. Kristi Wright is going to be a very popular writer and deserves to be commended for donating a majority of the proceeds to fighting a dreadful childhood disease, Friedreich's Ataxia.

I found the adventures of the Basker Twins very engrossing and made for a very exciting visual read. Kristi Wright is a very creative writer with a vivid imagination of the 31st century that incorporated fun and impressive technology, and yet not unlike today, with people and clones learning to live together in harmony. A very fun, exciting and page turning read for all in the family.

Bunnies in the Bathroom was a good book. It made me laugh the most too. I think bunnies are so cute that is why I picked this book. And I think bunnies are very soft too. This book is the right book for you if you like bunnies. Read the next paragraph to read what it is about!
Mandy Hope has a friend named John who really wants two baby bunnies. But he is sure his dad wouldn't want any. But John will keep trying to convince his dad to get them will John be able to get the bunnies before someone else does? Read the book and find out!

If you have a rabbit or are going to get one than I reccomend this darling story. This book is about a girl and her brother who live in a huge house that is called the animal ark. The kid's parents run a veterinarian service there. The girl sees 2 little rabbits in a pet shop window. She gets the little rabbits but can they ever behave?

Mandy and James' new friend John Hardy loves rabbits. He's always drawing them, and thinking about them. But when he goes to buy the two rabbits that are at the pet shop they are gone. Can Mandy and James help John find out who bought them before it's too late?

This book was so great. The way the author lets you have fun and learn at the same time is awsome. The story is so wonderful and you learn so much about rabbits at the same time! If you like the other books in this series you will LOVE this one!!!

This is a great book for all animal lovers or for rabbit lovers like me.Mandy Hope and her best friend James Hunter meet a local boy called John Hardy on there holidays.He soons become a rabbit lover when doing the school project with the help of Mandy and James.So when he sees twin bunnies in the pet store windows he imidiatly gos and buys them.But it takes his dad a couple days to say it was ok.But when they go back to pick the bunnies up the are informed that they have been giving to someone else!Can Mandy and James find the rabbits? Will John ever see the rabbits again? Read to find out and you wont be disappointed.

I bought this book for my little nieces, whom I watch during the week.

They love the book, mostly for personal reasons - I carry the baby, ELIZABETI carries her baby; our baby is Eva, THE DOLL is Eva - but I love the book just because it's a very sweet story.

It has simple enough wording, only a few sentences per two-page spread, that it can be read easily to a young child, only two years or so... and it has a deep enough story that it will be enjoyed by an older child as well.

There's only one part of the book that strikes me as strange, and that's at the very end. Elizabeti's mother thinks to herself that Elizabeti will be a good mother when she grows up... and then we're told that Eva (the doll/rock) thinks so too. The style of the book is so realistic that it's a strange note, because, of course, dolls and rocks don't think. But I can always edit or skip that line, so it's not a problem.

The entire Elizabeti series is outstanding. All the characters depicted are gentle, caring, and loving to each other as they go about their daily business. When Mama has a new baby, Elizabeti wants a baby of her own -- and so the rock Eva becomes her baby. The illustrations are very nice and support the text.

This is such a tender book! It appeals to the youngest, even a two-year old brother learning to adjust to a new baby sister. Mother and son found relief and coping skills in this sweet, simple book.

My 6 year old daughter and I loved the book. I read her the story and then went outside to do last minute yard work. After I was through, I came back in the house. To my surpise, my daughter was sitting on the couch, and in her lap was a rock that was swaddled in a kitchen towel. That was so neat to have her pass up her toy box and find pleasure in a simple thing.

As the mother of two young girls, I have read hundreds of picture books. "Elizabeti's Doll" is, in my opinion, a rarity: a book for children whose characters and plot are unique, compelling and satisfying, all within a handful of words on a few pages. This book is what literature should be for adults and kids.

Elizabeti is a completely endearing character, who reminds adults and children that childhood has its special joys, and high among those is the ability to involve the entire family in a fantasy world of the child's own making. Elizabeti turns a rock into the family's new baby, whom everyone loves and cherishes right along with her. It's a story about what is best in all of us.