Review:By the Great Horn Spoon was by far the most enjoyable social science book I have read. The book truly captures the the spirit of what life (Gold Rush life) was like in those days. The author tells this story with great enthusiasm and descriptive deatil; the reader automatically feels as if they are there traveling along with the main characters. I beleive that the use of this book in any classroom with help students gain a better understanding of what "gold rushers" went through to keep their... Read more

Review:When I first saw the description for this book, I was worried about it being too reminiscent of Water for Elephants. When I got started, I felt more and more it was unique in and of itself...but I will say as the plot develops and the main character, Lilly, ages, it does become more like that book than I would have liked, except more depressing.

This story is emotionally draining from beginning to end...the brief moments of happiness barely last long enough to contrast with the darkness, ... Read more

Review:The greatest, most beautiful, torturing, powerful, insightful and original story of its time. It will make you ache with pain, rejoice with victory and cry out for better or worse. You simply must not only read this book but engulf yourself into the puzzles built within by the author to find real life prized items and find the best friends you never knew you had in your own online ward. You aren't just reading the story, you ARE the story. Read more

Review:I really enjoyed the book and would recommend reading it, however the reason I didn't give it 5 stars, was I thought towards the end it drew out a little too long. Other than that it was an enjoyable read and I would encourage reading it. Almost a 5 star rating, I would say a strong 4 plus stars, read it!!!!! Read more

Review:This is not my typical reading matter and it took me a while to get into the story, but it truly was worth the effort. The author's imagination takes the reader on a journey spanning continents with royalty, witches and fairies. Cinderella faces tough choices along the way, accompanied by some familiar characters and imaginative and evil new ones. Definitely not a child's fairy tale, but a compelling tale for the mature teens and olderl Read more

Review:Even as the only girl in training to become a knight, Kel has proven herself. Now, she must learn from the biggest knight in Tortall: Lord Raoul, knight commander of the King's Own. Although practice jousting matches leave her bruised and out of breath, they prepare her for the many tournaments that she competes in. Someone always wants to beat Kel, but few people do. Eventually, she is challenged by her former teacher, Lord Wyldon. Many times, she wins, but she does lose these jousts occasional... Read more

Review:I am on book four of this series. In my opinion, it deserves to have the hype and attention given to The Hunger Games and the Harry Potter series, which is not an attempt to denigrate those wonderful stories. I've read them and they are deserving of all the attention given them. That said, let me also say that I have gained more from Protector of the Small Quartet than I have from either of the other series. In spite of the elements of magic, Tamora Pierce has created a flesh and blood charact... Read more

Review:Be warned: there are spoilers ahead! First of all, I would like to say that I adore the Song of the Lioness and the Immortals quartets. They are original and just...wonderful! Unfortunately, I discovered them in 1998, around the time when Realms of the Gods came into paperback. I have been waiting ever since then for more Tortall books to come out (and was VERY disappointed when I read Sandry's Book, only to discover it had nothing to do with Tortall). So when I saw First Test in a store one day... Read more

Review:Ms. Pierce tries to cook too many morals into this book. YES, we know Kel is upright and commanding and frank and clean and compassionate and all that, but I think she's TOO virtuous. Alanna was a misanthrope and had much more snap to her. Ms. Pierce's Advice for Writers on her website suggests that when you're bored, you introduce a new character. I am positive that Tobe was born this way, because he's useless to the story, except for being another small creature that Kel protects. She cou... Read more

Review:Because it is my favourite book of yours.
I like that you added that a jet engine had crushed the back of the truck.
PS I would like to come to my school it's George Mcgovern Middle school it's in SIOUX FALLS South Dakota. And my name is Tony Baas. Read more