Hunt Books

Ok, perhaps I feel compelled to review this series since it is so widely ignored. I think I should stop this sometime soon. Oh well!

To start things off with a warning vol.4 is a cliffhanger which will be continued in vol. 5. Thankfully the next vol is being released faster. So if you hate a cliffhanger wait it out until vol.5 is released, but seriously shouldn't all manga readers be accustomed to cliffhangers?

Once again there is a mystery at the school, which might possibly be tied to Kokkuri-san a Japanese form of the ouija board - sort of. As the text notes states Korruri-san actually summons a spirit on purpose. Also, the reader is given a hint that Mai's ESP episode in vol.3 may not be a fluke at all. This story also introduces the (last?) of the group the studious Yasuhara. Although the story itself doesn't show that he will be a major character, but the author notes do. There is also a really funny side story where Mai is possed by the spirit of a child and thinks that Lin is her father. The typical father/child jokes ensue, but it is actually very well done and funny.

Overall, this story's plot line is much more clean than vol. 3 and mimics the works of 2 and 1. The characters remain hidden by the plot line which adds to the feeling of the reader being a "fly on the wall" as the plot is revealed. There are some really scary moments in this vol with a creepy ghost dog and the spirits of several children. Plus it was 7/2 and a fireworks display went off as I read the vol. The art remains just as good although the cover art is a little weird.

This vol is really well done and is beginning to pick up the pace of the series.

This book is kind of like a "Find Waldo" book, except this one comes with a story maze, and puzzles. It is a good book for students grade levels K-2. It is a fantasy and a very fun book for students to read and explore.

I really love the new format! Although the author notes are sadly removed (the 1/4 panel on the side), the story is really engaging. By far, this is the best vol in the series thus far. The art is greatly improved and more graphic. The story line follows a traditional western "haunted house" plot line, which includes a reference to the Winchester home.

As for the cliffhanger . . . well the reader can predict the outcome but it still manages to leave you in a state of surprise. After all, the preview of vol 7 kinda takes away from the cliffhanger. Therefore, don't look at if you don't want to know.

Highlights: More character development with Mai which leads to a cute scene with Monk-san. More character development with Lin-san which leads to a weird conversation with Mai. Plus, this vol pushes Naru out of the limelight and leadership of the group, which leads to funny sidebar conversations thorughout the vol.

This is by far the best vol so far and could possibly be a stand alone vol (well with vol 7 of course). There would be some background infomation missing, but references to past details sort of makes up for not reading previous vol.

Wow! This is the ultimate book for any young girl who loves dogs. In fact, if this book had been around when I was about 8 or 10 years old, I would probably have slept with it under my pillow. At that time, dogs were the most important creatures in my world - as they are today to many young girls the world over.

Girls will love the stories about real dogs (and the girls who own them) that are just part of the great dog-related information in this jazzy new book from American Girl and Pleasant Company Publications.

And girls will really have fun trying some of the recipes to create yummy treats for both dogs and their owners. They can whip up a batch of "Woof Woof Waffles" for their favorite dog - OR - try some "Puppycakes" (cupcakes decorated to look like dogs - you have to see these darling creations to truly appreciate the concept of puppycakes) for themselves and their "human" friends.

The book includes suggested names for pooches, doggie trading cards and mini-posters, and even tips for doodling a dog - creating cute pen-and-pencil pooches.

Colorful photographs and other illustrations help make this book simply irresistible to dog-loving girls everywhere!

David Anson Russo is of the most fun and creative maze artists my family has ever seen. His Great Treasure Hunt books made the Waldo series seem lethargic and very dull. And his maze art is second to none on the planet. I highly recommend all of his interactive books! My daughter and her friends have loved his books since age 5. They are 9 now, and still love his books..more than Hanson/Spice Girls! Go figure...You get the point-we think this David Anson Russo is the greatest!!

We love this book! It is an easy to follow children's version of Pilgrim's Progress. There are pop-ups and pull-outs throughout the book. At the end of the story there is a board game. It is our favoirite part. It teaches children that they will be faced with tough choices and challenges in life and helps them know what road to choose. Our 5 children range in age from 1-10 and they all enjoy it.

This is a great devotional. It is filled with personal stories, prayers, and lots of scripture. She covers interesting topics like prayer, angels, and why we need to stay in the Word of God!! This is a nice little gift book as well.

This book reveals truths not found in any books now on the market about how religion as we know it came in to existence. It should be required reading in all courses on religion. It explains how most rituals and myths actually came out of pagan theories of long dead shamans and mystics. A strange and wierd journey through the dark passages of history.

Ben Hunt's crafts and hobbies uses the materals that are growing or living all around us. to not use this book as a reference is to through money away.

I've been reading one chapter a night to my eight year old, and he and I have both loved this book. It discusses the history of whaling, from early humans through modern times. Whenever possible, the author quotes primary sources, including the writings of "cabin boys", the young all-around helpers who served on whaleships. This youthful perspective keeps even an eight year old interested.

Original photographs, boat plans, painting, etchings, and other illustrations are often used to illuminate the main points made in each chapter.

The book strikes a good balance between environmentalism - the fact that many species were brought to the brink of extinction - with economics - the fact that people 100 or 200 years ago needed work and baleen and oil, and whales provided these in abundance.

Anyone young reader with an interest in animals, American history, ships, technology, or whales will likely find this a most enjoyable book to read.