Entries Categorized as 'All Ages'
Posted by Jordan
Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Fantasy, Fiction, Review
Tags:Animals, Cats, Edward Eager, Funny, Good Read Aloud, Turtles
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Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha of Half Magic fame are back. On vacation at a lake, Mark catches a turtle, and Jane dreamily wishes for a magic lake. The next thing the children know, the turtle tells them that they’ve gotten their wish, and they’ve made a huge mistake: A lake full of magic is way too much magic! After adding some rules about days when the magic will happen, the turtle leaves them to their fate – with hilarious results.
Next to Half Magic, Magic by the Lake is my favorite Eager book so far. It’s probably the most exciting Eager book I’ve read. Unfortunately, the ending is a bit predictable, but other than that, this book is a lot of fun.
Posted by Sarah
Categories: Adventure, All Ages, Fantasy, Fiction, Review
Tags:Animals, Bill Myers, Funny, Insects, Long Read
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Denise finds a strange rock in her uncle’s attic and soon discovers, to her obvious shock, that it reflects moonlight and sends a signal to an alternate dimension. Three strange creatures arrive and whisk her and her friend Nathan off to Fayrah, where they begin to learn about kindness and the love of the creator, Imager. Over the four books, they continue to travel through dimensions, bringing along Nathan’s older brother Joshua, and eventually have the opportunity to be Re-breathed by Imager.
While this could not be ranked as a masterpiece of writing, per say, I still enjoy the story. Some of the characters, Denise in particular, are special to me. Whether or not this book is for you, I can’t say. It has its faults, but you may consider taking a look at least.
Posted by Jordan
Categories: All Ages, Fiction, Incredibook!, Review
Tags:Animals, Birds, Funny, Good Read Aloud, Henry Reed, Indians, Keith Robertson, Out of Print
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Henry Reed is coming back to Grover’s Corner, but in a whole new way. Instead of flying directly to Grover’s Corner, he’s going to San Francisco, where his friend Midge’s family is. They all plan to drive back, across the continent back to New Jersey. But with Henry and Midge having a way of starting innocent accidents, and souvenirs for their travel museum piling up, Mr. Glass might not survive to drive them home!
Personally, this is my favorite Henry Reed book. Everywhere the car stops, Henry and Midge cause an accident or get pulled into something. From Midge starting a gold rush, to Henry saving a hotel swimming pool, Henry Reed’s Journey is a definite winner. Too bad it’s out of print.
Posted by Jordan
Categories: All Ages, Fiction, Review
Tags:Animals, Dogs, Funny, Good Read Aloud, Henry Reed, Keith Robertson, Rabbits
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Henry Reed’s father is an American diplomat to Italy, so Henry hasn’t ever seen the USA. This year, his Uncle Al and Aunt Mabel invite him to stay in Grover’s Corner, New Jersey, for his summer vacation. Being an industrious young man, Henry and the neighbor girl, Midge, start a research firm, Henry Reed, Inc. But Midge isn’t a full partner until she can catch the rabbit she promised to the firm. Henry thinks catching it will be easy, but this bunny has a mind of its own!
Henry Reed, Inc. is a hilarious string of events, some resulting from the pursuit of the rabbit. Henry and Midge also have to battle the grumpy Apples, the next door neighbors to the firm, making for even more fun. The silliness continues in four more books about Henry’s attempts to make money during the summer.
Posted by Ben 
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