Review:While looking for some literature I could share with my rapidly growing grandchildren, I took a chance on this series. I am now up way past my bedtime writing this review. It is the very human emotions and behavior of Sophie, the heroine elf, that keeps this fantasy real. Ms. Messenger is a storyteller and she is skilled at creating chapter by chapter "cliffhangers" that leave readers sure they can give up just a "few more minutes" of sleep time.

Our heroine is not without her side kick ... Read more

Review:I have already read the other books in the series, and I just finished this one. My only problem is that there was a cliffhanger. But other than that this book is perfect, I will be awaiting the next book's arrival. Read more

Review:A very dramatic story that keeps one involved until the very end. As a nurse that took care of another generation of wounded from Vietnam I feel like I could live each word of the story and feel the loss of the families that the soldier did not make it the story of Max and the younger brother is wonderful. Please read this book. It will do your heart good. Read more

Review:Omg, things are starting to get real! I stayed up till 12:14 just to finish this book. I love the series, almost exactly like my life right now. I would totally recommended this book to any middle school even high school girls. Can't wait for book 10!! Read more

Review:"You're letting me be kidnapped!" These are the words Dinnie Doone said to her mom when she found out that she was being sent to Switzerland to live with her Aunt and Uncle for a year. Dinnie hates this idea and then she over hears her mom talking to her grandma about how she will be fine because she adapts to places. Dinnie hates herself for adapting so well or " I would never be going on this trip to Switzerland," she thinks.

Dinnie's family is not a normal family. Her dad is always tr... Read more

Review:Jon Klassen is one of our favorite illustrators. His hat books, as we call them, are always top choices for my kids at storytime. We Found a Hat is right on par with his other books in that it is simple and easy to understand, but with incredible illustrations to round out the overall tone of each book. If you like the other hat books, you will enjoy this one as well. Read more

Review:Although this book is geared toward young adults, I was interested in reading it because it takes place in Rockaway, NY - my home town. I enjoyed the content and the fact that the book deals with the themes of loss, love and war in an age-appropriate way. What I couldn't get over, however, was the constant reference to Cross Bay Boulevard as if it's in Rockaway. It's not and never has been. This glaring factual error detracted hugely from the book for me, unfortunately. Read more

Review:My grandson who is 11 years old really enjoyed this book. He is anxious to read the second one (which he already has). He just started middle school this August so I think it made the book more special for him. Read more

Review:These are a new favorite in the house, the questions are good and the kids bring is the cards to quiz them all the time! I loved that there were two decks so we have so many questions to choose from! Read more

Review:Frog and Toad books are great for early readers. They're written so that a middle of the year first grader should be able to read them easily. The story lines are subtle, so they're great for making inferences, and asking questions to develop higher order thinking skills. Read more