Mariel Of Redwall

 I like Mariel of Redwall because of the big adventure she had. First she was thrown by Gabool into the sea and she was thrashed about by the waves, she met the hares and they led her to Pakatugg and then HE led her halfway before she got angry at him because he wouldn't give her any food then she found Tarquin and HE led her to Redwall were she met Dandin and Durry, then she went to find her father Joseph the bell maker with Tarquin, Dandin and Durry, found him and found out that he had formed an army against Gabool and his rats with Rawnblade the badger of Salamandastron and was victorious!


Favorite part:Mother Mellus, Sister Sage and Sister Serena battle gallantly with Storm Gullwacker (Mariel when she forgot her name.)       

How A Book Is Made

This book is interesting because I didn't know there were so many people that made the book in the story and it must take a long time to make just one book.-Yena, 8 

The Little Boy's Christmas Gift

I say that this book is a keeper because it is a beautiful one. - Yena, 8

This is, indeed, a beautiful book -- inspired by the illuminated artwork of the 15th and 16th centuries.  It would be a great addition for a study of artwork created in these time periods.  The story itself is simple but conveys the truth that our gifts are most pleasing to God when we put our heart into them.  It also speaks of the creativity that results when you don't have a lot of resources.  A little fun element is the "I Spy" game you can play while finding the boy "in the dust and shadows" on every page.  

The First Christmas Stocking

Claire is such a pretty, honest and happy little girl. I love how she gave the poor boy the stockings even though they were really for the rich Lady's children and that the next day she saw her last stocking full, and found cakes, tobacco for her father, a drink and all the yarn she owed to the lady. -Yena, 8 

The Best-Loved Doll

The Best-Loved Doll is one of My Favorite books because even though Jennifer is broken Betsy still loves her, and takes her to Susan's party instead of one of her other dolls. and it turns out to be good because Susan's Mother gives Jennifer a medal and it said"The Best-Loved Doll" and that is i like it.    -- Yena,8

How Robin Saved Spring

How Robin Saved Spring is one of My favorite books because in the end Robin wakes Sister Spring from the long sleep Lady Winter put her in. -Yena, 8

Atherton: Rivers Of Fire

A great book for other kids who like adventure like Edgar, Samuel, and Isabel.

-Migi 11 year

These books are so engaging and page-turners!  My only quibble comes in a sentence in the second book's introduction (or rather, the short summary on the previous book) where it mentions Atherton as having been formed in response to pollution *and overpopulation*.   - Mom

Link to Book 1

Atherton: House Of Power

Great book that I'm pretty sure some other kids will enjoy.
Good for adventurers.

-Migi 11 year

These books are so engaging and page-turners!  My only quibble comes in a sentence in the second book's introduction (or rather, the short summary on the previous book) where it mentions Atherton as having been formed in response to pollution *and overpopulation*.  - Mom

Link to Book 2

There's An Owl In The Shower

The book is a good one for animal story lovers.
There's an Owl in the Shower tells how thoughts toward wild animals can always change.

-Migi 11 year

No Talking

It was an okay book, some insults though, but the big experiment of silence is really interesting.
An enjoyable story for young readers like me.

-Migi 11 year

The Book of Time

What the book is about: Sam Faulkner's dad, Allan Faulkner disappeared ten days ago.
Searching for clues in his father's bookshop, Sam stumbles upon a stone statue and a gold coin; and his adventure begins.

Favorite Part: Chapter 19: Hansoku-Make

-Migi 11 year

The Christmas Miracle Of Jonathan Toomey

What the book is about: One day in early winter the widow McDowell comes to ask Mr. Toomey to carve a new nativity set.

-Migi 11 years

There's also a movie available!  Well-made.

Linnets and Valerians

Linnets and Valerians is a really good book for kids.
For my part i love how they go on a search with Ezra for the missing Valerians, see the Witch Emma, her cat and in the end see there father again who had to go far off places and work there.


-Yena 8 years-old 

The Indian In The Cupboard

Indian in the Cupboard

What the book is about: For Omri's birthday, he is given a cupboard from his brother, Gillon; and from his friend Patrick, a little Indian figure.

When he puts the figure into the cupboard and locks it, he soon discovers that the Indian is Little Bear; and it begins a lasting friendship.

-Migi 11

The key to the indian

What the book is about: Now that Omri's dad knows about the cupboard, they both find out that Little Bear is in need of help, and they travel back in time to the Indian campsite.

-Migi 11 year

Undercover Tailback

What the book is about: Parker Nolan is a kid who lies a lot, so his football teammates don't believe him when he tells them that he saw a mysterious person leaving the coach's office with a camera.
Now, at each game, their opponents suddenly know all their plays.
And Parker is going to find out who is behind it.

-Migi 11 year

The Little White Horse

My favorite part is where she got to show the black man the little white horse, because he said that if Maria showed him a little white horse he would keep his promise and quit stealing stuff with his gang.

This is a fantastic adventure story.  - Yena, 8

Heir of Mistmantle

The 3rd book of the Mistmantle Chronicles, is about the new baby named Catkin who goes missing.  Everyone is looking for the young daughter of King Crispin. --Migi

Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve

The book tells about how Jack, Annie, and Teddy have to go help the children of a Duke bring back a special diamond. -- Migi

I love these books because Jack and Annie go on lots of adventures.-- Yena

A hunting we will go!

The book is about two kids who don't want to go to sleep because their wide awake.  They go do fun stuff for hours. -- Migi