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Detailed and personable
Chock full of details not only about Bruchac but his family and background, this book includes many quotes, photos, and great details that really bring the Bruchac to life on the page and also help readers understand the forces that motivated him to write and that inform most of his work for children. The next best thing to chatting with Bruchac in person -- or perhaps better, since it packs so much in such a small package. ... Read more

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The students at Pokeweed Public School love to read and each year teacher/librarian Ms. Mudwortz devotes a week to exploring how books are written and published. The students all create their own picture books and then celebrate Book Week by inviting their favorite author for a visit.

Things don't work out quite as planned though when Principal Slugmeyer fails to recognize the guest of honor -- adventure writer Reginald Thornbottom -- and escorts the wrong visitor through the school. As the grand finale presentation is about to fall into chaos, Ms. Mudwortz saves the day by finding the missing author.

Teachers, librarians and kids alike will enjoy this entertaining explanation of how books are created -- brought to life with Bianchi's usual assortment of oddball animal characters and a lot of laughs.
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"Nothing special" is the best way to describe Owen Reeder—at least that's what he's been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Owen believes the only gift he possesses is his ability to devour books, but he is about to be forced into a battle that will affect two worlds: his and the unknown world of the Lowlands. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the Wormling series (Book 5, The Author's Blood). ... Read more

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cool
It all begins at the Castle of the Pines.
And then the suspense grows.
Capture.
Escape.
Capture.
The Book of the King.
And, of course, the picture of the Dragon on the front of the cover doesn't help make your adrenaline not pump so much.

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It all begins at the Castle of the Pines.
And then the suspense grows.
Capture.
Escape.
Capture.
The Book of the King.
And, of course, the picture of the Dragon on the front of the cover doesn't help make your adrenaline not pump so much.

A satisfactory ending to this whirlwind fantasy journey
In THE AUTHOR'S BLOOD, Jerry B. Jenkins and Chris Fabry complete the Wormling series by bringing together a bevy of characters from the Highlands and the Lowlands. As the two worlds become intertwined, secrets and hints are revealed, and readers will be surprised (happily) at how specific characters from one world are reflective of a counterpart person in the other.

This rapid-paced saga begins with the Queen's sentencing at the Castle of the Pines, where the Dragon and his council now reside. As the Dragon's entourage continues making preparations for the coliseum (where the ultimate battle will unfold), the Dragon instructs the Queen to bow her knee to him and live. Once the Queen refuses, the Dragon orders her to be taken to Perolys Gulch with other diseased outcasts. As this scene plays out in the Lowlands, Owen, who was taken captive after re-entering the Highlands, is facing a quite different challenge as the minions continue to hunt their prey and he calls out to Nicodemis for help.

Owen needs time to understand what the Book of the King says, and he finds some aid and clues from his old teacher, Mrs. Rothem. But before they have the chance to discover all they need to know, the Dragon's revellors attack them and Owen again is on the run. He searches for Clara and Connie, who steal away in hiding as Connie continues to age under the sting of the minion. Encouraged by the prophecy, Owen returns to the Lowlands only to learn that his closest friends have died in battle. As he grieves, words from the Book of the King continue to offer comfort and consolation.

Once the battle is contained entirely in the Lowlands, Owen summons his forces, and inch by inch he gets closer to fulfilling his destiny as the son of the King who will destroy the Dragon. Along the way, each and every character chooses whether to engage in the battle for good or retreat in defeat. Readers will be intrigued that even some of the Dragon's agents begin doubting their leader and start seeing with new eyes. By the final chapter, Owen has achieved his goal and every portion of the prophecy has been fulfilled...to some imaginative and surprising ends.

THE AUTHOR'S BLOOD proves to be a satisfactory ending to this whirlwind fantasy journey.

--- Reviewed by Michele Howe ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Stories include America's Glorious Past, The Star Spangled Banner, Pet of the Met, The Tinder Box, Pandora, The Velveteen Rabbit, Simple Sewing, Let's Look at Russia, Beezus and Her Imaginiation ... Read more

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HBDJ, 1915, Early Edition, FAIR- DJ Condition water stains wrinkling Below Author Name on Front bu t Illustration Nice on DJ, ,BOOK GOOD- CONDITION, SOLD AS-IS, With Green Red Brown Color Illustrated Cover ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Selections include The Magic Fishbone by Charles Dickens , Aesop's The Country and the Town Mouse and The Lion and His Council , The Elephant's Child and Rikki-tikki-tavi by Rudyard Kipling, Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling , Julia Ewing's Our Field and Flo Gibson's Clementina Quite Contrary . (Two 90-minute cassettes). ... Read more

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Maybe it was just me but I could not find descriptions or titles for this product. I thought it was interesting and would have probably bought it but couldn't because of the lack of info. ... Read more

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A novel based on a popular radio show and soap opera with this name, showing the conflicts between older and younger generations in every walk of life--with special attention to Mother Moran, speaking for the older generation ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Stories include Robin Hood, Hedi Goes to Pasture, The Walrus and the Carpenter, How the Camel Got His Hump, Mop Top, One Horse Farm, What the Good Man does is Always Right, Hunters from the Sky, Tricks to Fool Your Friends, ... Read more

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1909. St. Nicholas was one of the first magazines for children. The magazine was composed of lively, well-written stories, poetry, and articles, aiming for the same high standards as the monthly which Scribners published for adults. Later, they took stories about a certain subject and reprinted them in a volume such as this one, Stories of Royal Children. Some of the articles contained in this volume include: Three Little Spanish Princesses by Isabel McDougall; The Baby's Cap by N. Hudson Moore; The Answer-What? by Anne H. Woodruff; The Seven Kings by William Hale; and others. ... Read more

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Authors by Request is a fun book that shares inside information on the lives and work of today’s most popular children’s book authors. Kids, parents, teachers, and librarians will appreciate the handy writing tips, little-known facts, reading lists, and inspiring stories compiled in this book. Adding to the writers’ biographies are photos, young people’s testimonials telling who their favorite authors are and why. In addition to the creators of the phenomenal Harry Potter and Goosebumps series, award-winning writers featured include Louis Sachar, Brian Jacques, Avi, Andrew Clements, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Lois Lowry. ... Read more

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Great book for kids and adults!
I've purchased several copies of "Authors By Request: An Inside Look At Your Favorite Writers," as gifts for my children's teachers and student teachers. It's a wonderful gift for educators because it profiles the popular authors our kids are reading, plus offers writing tips and activities. I also bought a copy for my sister, a teacher, and for our family bookshelf. We love books at my house and this paperback really highlights some terrific writers. It's a good book at a good price.

Great book for kids, parents & educators!
I've purchased several copies of "Authors By Request: An Inside Look At Your Favorite Writers," as gifts for my children's teachers and student teachers. It's a wonderful gift for educators because it profiles the popular authors our kids are reading, plus offers writing tips and activities. I also bought a copy for my sister, friends that are moms, teachers, and for our family bookshelf. We love books at my house and this paperback really highlights some terrific writers. It's a good book at a good price. ... Read more

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Amy Tan: Weavre of Asian-American Tales
Books from this "Authors Teens Love" series are both informative and appealing for youth, because they include authors that teens really like and read, like the one on Amy Tan. The text is simple and straight-forward and includes many photographs from her life growing up. Her humanitarian work will be of interest to young adults, as well as,the section, In Her Own Words, a personal interview with Amy. The chronoloygy, awards, chapter notes and further reading & internet sites will enable readers to discover even more about Amy Tan. Recommended ... Read more