Review:My 2nd grader son absolutely loved this book. He loved the whole series. It combines ninjas with elementary school drama - what 2nd grader can resist? He liked learning about the different ninja clans. Read more

Review:GREAT short stories on simple deductive reasoning and small problem solving hidden I a funny mystery / crime for kids! Plus extras like recipes and games. I bought this for my second son because the first enjoyed the hard backs so much. Hard to find now. Great for young female aspiring Nancy Drew's. And I adore them too for the humor and pancake recipe. Read more

Review:I absolutely LOVED this book. The two main components - baseball and a mystery/thriller for middle graders hooked me right away. But, don't think this is a hardcore read, humor was woven into the story line as well, making the book well-balanced and real. Reading a book from the perspective of a sixth grade boy and seeing everything from his eyes really pulled me in. At some points, I would revert to my own thoughts as a mother - how could his parents let him do that, or how could they not know ... Read more

Review:My sister recommended these books, mainly because the first book was on special price. I ended up purchasing the whole series- which was for a great price. So, for the price, it is a good read. I was looking to satisfy my reading "tooth" after finishing Harry Potter and Alchemyst series. Books were good enough to keep me going, but not something that I would re-read. I will definitely have my children these series though! Read more

Review:My3yr6mth grandson had a problem making the switch from 'monster' to the father. The 'change' was too abrupt for him on the first reading. I'm not so sure that the monster/father should be lured into the room by cookies..and then swing his son around right before bedtime...but there is charm in the illustrations and the message to make bedtime a happy event is lovely.. Read more