tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093Tue, 22 May 2012 23:48:43 +0000Social MediaSarah SheridanBear HuntspanishCarrollscifisubways. transportationcookbookunderpants zooLisa PapademetriouChris RaschkaPeter PanKat Fallslawyermiddle schoolages 3-5summerages 12 - 16Rated 3.75mysterycelebrityski jumpingspookypetsmiddle readerskidsGoscinnyBumble-ArdyNew YorkrhymeHeckWinterlegalfaithexperimentLoser ListBondrainStephenie Meyerinterviewemma doddTrackersiceDan SantatgothRicky GervaisThoedore BoonBarry LygaSimon7 - 14lian tannernewtdesign4 - 10independent readerbiographycharlotte's webcookingAllie FinkleCabotseaSensibilityalchemyHarry PotterLupusThumb suckingwar. fictionThe Magnificent 12hopeCronusadolescentgiftsread aloud39 cluesJustinShana coreyages 3-8trap doorFloorsfor ages 9 -12ravenJake RansomSkippyjon Jonesrated 3ages 5 - 10romanecomic booksbair hahnnusic lessonsbullet pointsPercy Jacksongreen eggsalienphantomFrequenautRegarding the SinkJunie B. JonesMargaret ChamberlainPigeonrated 4self-publishingrated 4.25HolmsnowboardingfountainGaurdians of Ga'hooleCarolwilburJohn AdamsThomas JeffersongraduationMount OlympusPrimaveraelephant and piggiedreidelLaskyTravelelephantillustrationsice dancingKarasSnyderDanger BoxCarbartonCalderDoctor Whomiddle readerWhite HouseKennedyBabymouseBuffy the Vampire SlayerteenDaneshvarimoralAlyxander HarveryRated 2.75traditionalFearsHanukkahheroismAustenJewisheditingimbeefor ages 9 -14tornadostitanscatFischchidlrenbanned booksharekindergartenMoultonLain tannerdi toftmoonBrass monkeysNutcrackercomicsteen novelMichelle Barfieldpaperbackhot rod hamsterFrindleice crystalsrated 4.75Shannon HalewatercolorRomeo and JulietflukissJames RollinsNew Year's EveNeftali ReyesUniversalCooperCharise Mericle Harperherogirl scoutsSummyvampiresMockingbirdpanhandleStarUnderpantskidCity of LiesPalatiniAvipastelsraintownMike Mulligan 3 - 8Mo WillemsUderzoJessica Greenplaysuper heroescool catpoetryages 7 - 10greg taylorDavid ErcoliniSlidy Dinerchapter bookmatchmakingSuzy LeeElizabeth EulbergshaolinKaleb NationLechermeieryoung adult novelbooksSmekdayBarrieJamie Lee CurtisEdwinatate nationboysEnticeDrizzleSugar Plum FairysynopsisKnuffle BunnyHalloweenducksgilligan's islandAuntie ClausCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryHolidaysDarwindramareadingfeminismGoddemonsHaunted Mansionboard bookSnowThe Lonely Hearts ClubMargaret K. McElderryGaulssickpresidentKiddwoodcutearly readersPickle KingbikesMatixSconesmagicPride and PrejudicePigspaper airplaneWizard of OzDiesenpreschoollittle rabbitDark LifeEdwin FotheringhamSharkChicagoKirstie EdmundJo TreggiariSuzanna SnowtostosteroneinventionslearningPeckterry caszattWrightSilversteinPattersonMcElligotKiller PizzaTwilight Zonestormy nightphotographyamericanfor ages 6 - 10Ik LarueRapunzelartistsstory timefireflyGossip from the Girls' Room middle schoolpublishingMcNamaraPicklemean girlsCahillTildesawardsgodmothertrailer. videoDaliStar WarsAbby KleinWalkerKeepers of the SchoolJackBeatlesdiscussionfishcomedylossHavenKingdom KeepersFlanimalstrendsFerris BuellervaluesDautremerThanksgiving historyghostsLerangisscience fictionJesusScoobyFeigknuckleballcontestdogsdickensdivorceabuseschoolNewberryMissy SheldrakeMuseum of ThievesNancy DrewAngie FraziermovieBalabadTommy NelsonBregmanNerudamonsterschapter booksChilebook reviewMossfolk taleschinafor ages 9-14EgielskiSkull KingoceanJohn GrishamDiCamillobabiesShantorianThe borrowerselementaryFrog Princessfashionistaages 3 - 8Jack FrostGarth NixMandersages 4 - 9self-publishages 4 - 8Sendakpicture bookpictureSpatulattaIndiana JonesKoharaVampirelayoutBlue BalliettSendelbachTroubletwistersBrett HelquistI'm Meages 3 - 7young adultSeriously NormanscienceChocolate13 Giftschildrenharper collinsAmerican IndependencedollopChickensvacationhere come the girls scoutsAshesperformance enhancing drugsAudreyTristan BancksFreemanRose CooperperilArcherwater colorworld peaceJohn LithgowValentine's Daynon-fictionages 4 - 610 - 13McBratneyRiordanSchusterHaitiegyptCaptivateCinderellaMichael GrantseriesOzLanskyFallcommunismfictiondrugs6 - 9acrylicThe CallZenNathan Halefairy talesnewReinhartpaper engineeringWaveinstructionsNarniachilden's bookstrainGreat wallLittle MermaidFor ages 9 - 12McKinleyNancy Drew. Encyclopedia BrownmouseVancouverschool storygirlsThompsonactionrated 3.25Sophie the AwesomeSnowflake BentleylettersoperarantLeonardocaldecottromanceActingRooseveltpeaceChristmasSeitzDr. SeussSabudasci-fihoodwinkcatsAustraliankormanN1H1adventureJake RansomeErin dionnePlimouth PlantationLabor DayClementspictuepicture bookspencilsecret livesscrapbookcontestsNancy KrulikSwine FluBrownprosemacabretreasureobstaclesPaddingtonolympicsOlympics.coming of ageHannaSisterhood of the Traveling PantsTodd ParrGreekDean HaleDebi Gliorifor ages 4-8rated 3.5pumpkinsratingsSneezySherlock HolmesStemplesexualityteachingfairiesyoung adult novelsrules for writingE. B. WhiteDouble TroubleFrankensteinDavis8 - 12apologytoesimaginationJake BellSchachnerSamThe DeadliesGarlandwritingOCDNoirFrostywillow fallsbook makingR.L. Stinedetectiveillustration. sesame streetrightsAmazonland of the lostgenrekerbyMuthGeekbedtimeartPersianTwilightLordlibrarydystopianAustraliaWendy MassfantasyParisPromitzerElandgoodwillBakerpublihsingReady FreddyHeartsMaguirejunglehardcoversesame streetKowittscrapbooksCreechrejectionMartinbullyingmannersdevilMuseumof ThievesflyingCalamity JackThumb Lovesuspenseages 9 - 13The Christmas MagicBrennanghostopolisillustrationlittle pink pupSpecial needsbostonages 9 - 12preteenmexicanWhere the wild things arelegosBran hambricYou Killed Wesley Paynefor ages 4 - 8bullyages 10 - 14Lopez14 and upcrimetreeswatercolorsFoodhigh schoolfor ages 9 - 146 - 12ShakespeareSidekicksWatsonfriendscat in the hatbook reviewsKatie Kazoogovernment conspiracykid litSarah KlisewizardsSnowmanBig FrogtheaterpurpleRashcraftstimeschool storiesTexasKelleydump trucksBarbara KerleyhistoryMythologyObelixteensfairytaleYAliaopixiesages 8 - 12piratesCoolsurfingmoviessupernaturalpenguinDowellcompetitionZugRescueKehoeBenjamin Franklinkittensyoung adult bookhorrorSubway Ridefor ages 8 - 12Star lightWinnie's WarprincessesAsterixvideoRock StarSean BeaudoinVermeergrowing upGilpinVamosHadley coopercartoongraphic novelMullBad IslandHimmelmanMadonnapizzaYolenAlice in WonderlandMark Teaguedoctors without bordersmiddle shoolPatrick CarmanHeather MillerMacLachlanJournalSeussrock n rollChristmas treesAdam RexFestival of LightscharacterloveYorinkstweenMeg WalshanimalsPhoebe StoneCharlesbridgewerevolvesroad tripryhmeJeramElise PrimaveraThanksgivinglichtenheldBloomsburyfablesthe sliceSean WilliamsMaya GoldhillsStiegerSantaSoccerPrideMole RatVernickchildren's booksepidemicwerewolvesSteve Martinchapter oneArchvillainGantosouterspaceJack Gets a ClueFat VampiremathMontgomeryNate BankslibertyFashion Kittygrade10 -15superheroesHarper LeeCazuelaSpidersfashiongraphic novelspop-upfriendshiprated 4.5Cupboardsskatingwriters block8 -14Sleeping BeautybearsphobiasWide Awake Princess. PrincessBrown RecluseVan DykesnowflakesRocknocerosKliseDespereauxillustratorsdelayLara Bergenmiddle gradecomic bookShark vs trainThe Midnight TunnelWolvenCarrie JonesHornbyearly readerFor ages 11 - 14FablehavenhumorKrulickpunhorsereviewsyoung adult booksstormsHestages 4 - 10spinellibedtime storySully BugSue RamaBurtonbeescreepyeditorPhantom TollboothDahlMac Slaterauthorhousescary storiesAzarianmunro leaffundoug tennapleDisneyFalling InclassicscollageJudy MoodyFamilybeachhomeschoolMcGeathDinosaursDon Woodfor ages 10 - 14young readersVespers RisingKirkPilgrimsMiddle EastRegarding thesummer readingtooth fairyKevin Lewisbirthdayauthorprincessreindeertutorialcupcakesbookchildren's activitiesLerouxblogsea floorFade to BlueZeusreligionrated 2.5Pseudonymous Boschhardy boyspublishersages 15 and oldernovelsmoneyBook reviews for children's books including interviews, articles and discussions on everything from picture books to young adult novels. Books are rated on a five point scale. Five being the highest.http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (McGeath)Blogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-1416476544468456622Tue, 22 May 2012 23:47:00 +00002012-05-22T19:48:43.976-04:00rock n rollages 4 - 10Rock StarVernickAudreynusic lessonsKirstie Edmund American Idol ends tomorrow tonight and, I believe, that marks the end of the reality music competition shows for this season. Don't worry. Don't fret. I found a book that will bring the music to your house. "So You Want to Be a Rock Star" By Audrey Vernick Illustrated by Kirstie Edmund For Ages 4 - 10 Think rock 'n' roll camp in a book and you'll find the melody in no time. Rated 4.5 (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/-Ch6OUljEyE/american-idol-ends-tomorrow-tonight-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/-Ch6OUljEyE" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/american-idol-ends-tomorrow-tonight-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-2120483112910088104Tue, 22 May 2012 02:47:00 +00002012-05-21T22:47:33.375-04:00preteenages 9 - 13divorceteenLisa Papademetriourated 4.5girlsWendy MassschoolfriendscupcakesI have been reading a ton of books over the past month. Now I have to begin posting the reviews. That's always the difficult part. Deciding what to say and how to say it can be tricky when you want to say something good. But it's arduous when you feel you have to say something negative. Sometimes I get those feelings before I even read a book. This was one of those times. var gaJsHost = (("https:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/CAblsCG-HhE/sweet-treat-for-light-summer-reading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/CAblsCG-HhE" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/sweet-treat-for-light-summer-reading.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-5939232738008481819Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:53:00 +00002012-04-23T23:58:55.080-04:00ChocolatemysteryPseudonymous Boschrated 4.25For ages 9 - 12fictionadventuremagicegyptWhat do you think about pseudonyms? Mark Twain, Lemony Snicket, Richard Bachman and George Orwell are some pretty famous ones. How many of these author's real names can you remember? In children's books, pseudonyms have become a large part of the marketing. I recently read the last book in a series with a particularly creative pseudonym for the author. Enjoy the review. “You Have to Stop This”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/AePF9aH0WZg/you-have-to-stop-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/AePF9aH0WZg" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/04/you-have-to-stop-this.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-2754466138583994471Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:22:00 +00002012-04-10T22:22:17.009-04:00preteen13 Giftswillow fallscoming of ageWendy Massgiftsbirthdayrated 4.25for ages 9 - 14adventuremagicThere are a lot of new books on the market for preteen girls. I've noticed one particular author is quite prolific. I have read several of her books, so I thought I would review one here for you. “13 Gifts” By Wendy Mass For Ages 9 - 14 Wendy Mass returns to the familiar setting of Willow Falls for “13 Gifts,” a coming of age story about friendship, birthdays and finding where you belong. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/4WSQF8BgSyY/you-say-its-your-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/4WSQF8BgSyY" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/04/you-say-its-your-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-2334979004666775937Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:55:00 +00002012-03-28T23:55:48.837-04:00preteenGossip from the Girls' Room middle schoolschool storySocial Mediafor ages 9 -12Rose CooperRated 3.75Social media seems to be all over the news these days. Whether it is Facebook going public or Spike Lee tweeting incorrect addresses, social media has become a legitimate source of news, entertainment and harassment. Cyberbullying is a big concern too. Here are two books that are "blogtastic," as their titles suggest. "Rumors from the Boys' Room: A Blogtastic! Novel" By Rose Cooper For Ages http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/gDHiORp-nOI/middle-school-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/gDHiORp-nOI" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/middle-school-blogging.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-1769562454822077836Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:36:00 +00002012-03-23T22:36:45.005-04:00here come the girls scoutspicture bookrated 4.25girl scoutsfor ages 4 - 8Shana coreyillustrationHadley cooperbiographyOver the past few weeks my eldest son earned his Cub Scout Arrow of Light and began Boy Scouts. He has been at it for a few years and really enjoys all the activities that scouting offers. My younger son is also in scouts. Like most kids his favorite events are camping and pinewood derby. All this scouting got me to thinking about a book I recently read on the formation of the Girl Scouts. “http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/5e92mf0ZIRU/thin-mints-and-tagalongs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/5e92mf0ZIRU" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/thin-mints-and-tagalongs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-2792825207315255130Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:11:00 +00002012-03-03T18:11:39.374-05:00presidentBarbara KerleyEdwin Fotheringhamrated 4.5American IndependenceThomas JeffersonhistoryillustrationJohn Adamsfor ages 6 - 10President's Day has come and gone but don't worry. If you are not getting your political fix with all the primaries and debates I have the book for you. And if you just want your kids to know more about American independence this is the right book is right for you. “Those Rebels, John & Tom” By Barbara Kerley Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham For Ages 6 - 10 Think the The Odd Couple and mix http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/dtpw7xQAlf0/hail-to-chief.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/dtpw7xQAlf0" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/03/hail-to-chief.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-5920610779655224012Wed, 29 Feb 2012 02:29:00 +00002012-02-28T21:29:26.164-05:00picture bookSchachnercatsSkippyjon Jonesfor ages 4 - 8bullyingdogsrated 4I have been doing a lot of thinking about schools recently. My oldest child moves into middle school next year, so we have to decide which middle school it will be. Luckily we have that opportunity. needless to say, everywhere I go school themed stuff seems to jump out at me. The book store is no exeption. “Skippyjon Jones: Class Action” By Judy Schachner For Ages 4 - 8 Skippyjon Jones heads http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/M5fjxWaTECg/back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/M5fjxWaTECg" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/back-to-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-5491894111648015206Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:25:00 +00002012-02-06T20:25:35.044-05:00picture bookrated 4.75illustration. sesame streetfor ages 4-8Bumble-ArdyPigsSendakWhere the wild things are I was at the book store a couple months ago and stumbled across "Bumble-Ardy." I immediately picked it up to review for my monthly book review column in Palmetto Parent, Lowcountry Parent, and Upstate Parent magazines, as well as, The Post and Courier newspaper. Now I can put it online for everyone else. Enjoy. “Bumble-Ardy” By Maurice Sendak For Ages 4 – 8 Maurice Sendak, pigs, birthday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/YvvvrKO-3ko/this-little-piggie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/YvvvrKO-3ko" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/this-little-piggie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-4602919454239552328Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +00002012-01-19T00:30:13.434-05:00City of Lieslian tannermysteryrated 3.5Museum of ThievesfictionfantasymagicI decided to Nook. That's right I received a Nook Tablet for Christmas. Actually, my wife and I got it as a joint gift so we are sharing. That's fine, we're good at sharing. After setting up the Nook, I immediately went to the library and began checking out books to read on the Nook. That is where I got this first book to review. Enjoy. “City of Lies” By Lian Tanner For Ages 9 –15       http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/cOR7asFdbLA/to-nook-or-not-to-nook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/cOR7asFdbLA" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/to-nook-or-not-to-nook.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-9205230740176633427Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:56:00 +00002011-12-28T11:56:45.067-05:00SantareindeerproseCarolFamilyhumorAbby KleinfictionChristmasdickensghostsGarland I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But don't forget Christmas is twelve days so don't turn off the Christmas carols or put away your children's Christmas books quite yet. You still have time to pick up a new book or read a classic as a family. "A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas" By Charles Dickens For Ages 16 and older Cold-hearted http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/UwWx2wqWnsg/for-twelve-days-of-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/UwWx2wqWnsg" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-twelve-days-of-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-3974097408143159767Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:40:00 +00002011-12-02T00:40:17.939-05:00McKinleyDouble TroubleReady Freddyages 5 - 10humorAbby KleinfictionRated 3.75petsAs you may have noticed, I took a short break from posting reviews. I needed to catch up on my day job and enjoy the holidays a little. Now I am back with a new review and more to come. "Double Trouble #1: Show & Tell" By Abby Klein Illustrated by John McKinley For Ages 5 – 10 Abby Klein is at it again with "Double Trouble." Think "Ready, Freddy!" with twins. Rated 3.75 (mishchief, humor,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/ZWdXqqyfn-U/pets-for-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/ZWdXqqyfn-U" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/pets-for-holidays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-412842402957983340Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:10:00 +00002011-11-03T23:10:08.963-04:00monstersthe slicedi toftrated 4.5for ages 10 - 14rated 4.25greg taylorFor ages 9 - 12Killer PizzafantasyWolvenhorrorHalloween is over. For all of you vampires and werewolves inspired by the season and just now coming off your sugar high, I have a couple reviews just for you. "Killer Pizza: The Slice" By Greg Taylor For Ages 10 – 14  Four months after the first "Killer Pizza" tale ends, "The Slice" begins. Toby, Annabel, and Strobe are back in action in a new fast-paced adventure with new monsters, periloushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/h7uUqnpNnAE/scream-like-you-mean-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/h7uUqnpNnAE" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/scream-like-you-mean-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-5059977114241332733Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:52:00 +00002011-10-30T00:52:58.354-04:00Seriously NormanSisterhood of the Traveling Pantsmysterypunfor ages 10 - 14fictionadventurerated 4Chris RaschkaReady for a new review? Of course you are. Why else would you be here? Before I get to the next book, I want to announce that my reviews have been picked up by The Post and Courier newspaper in Charleston, South Carolina. Yay! Now for a new review. "Seriously, Norman!" By Chris Raschka For Ages 10 - 14 It's "39 Clues" without the deadly enemies and family fortune and... well, the 39 clues. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/3kFR9hwEdQo/whats-so-punny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/3kFR9hwEdQo" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/whats-so-punny.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-3833080049080321861Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:34:00 +00002011-10-19T20:34:17.713-04:00Patrick CarmanMark Teaguecatsfor ages 4-8FloorsdogsIk LarueCharlie and the Chocolate FactorymysteryvacationfictionDahlfor ages 9-14rated 4I took my family to the state fair last weekend. We had a great time walking through the animal paddocks looking at cows, sheep, chickens and so much more. So I am going to stay with animal inspired reviews for a little longer. “LaRue Across America: Postcards from the Vacation” By Mark Teague For Ages 4 – 8 Ike LaRue fans cheer! He's back on an eventful trip across the country with none http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/_6n8to7r5D4/gone-to-dogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/_6n8to7r5D4" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/gone-to-dogs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-3733788545914201755Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:46:00 +00002011-10-13T22:46:00.912-04:00Kevin Lewisages 3-5rated 2.5David ErcoliniMissy Sheldrakefictionages 3-8Rocknocerosrated 4picture booksanimalsThe last few posts have been inspired by storms. Although there are still plenty of storms brewing in the world today, I am going to switch gears and focus on animals for a bit. Here are two quick ones: “Colonel Purple Turtle's Purple Turtle Journal” By Rocknoceros Illustrated by Missy Sheldrake For Ages 3 – 6 Colonel Purple Turtle keeps a journal where he shares stories about all his http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/GAIPmgokZN0/animal-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/GAIPmgokZN0" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/animal-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-2378206228100422651Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:06:00 +00002011-09-29T22:06:42.004-04:00New YorkJo Treggiariages 12 - 16actionteenfriendshipdystopianfictionsuspenseRated 3.75AshesI am going to continue the storm theme for a couple more reviews. This one however throws a great deal more destruction and disaster into the mix beyond just a storm. “Ashes, Ashes” By Jo Treggiari For Ages 12 - 16 What happens if the storms really are the beginning of the end? Are disease and war next to come? "Ashes, Ashes" picks up the story with the survivors and the relationships they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/LqyYT4qMPfw/its-end-of-world-as-we-know-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/LqyYT4qMPfw" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-end-of-world-as-we-know-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-1884827450609986137Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:07:00 +00002011-09-08T20:07:13.387-04:00TroubletwistersGarth NixtornadosactionSean Williamsmysterystormscreepyfor ages 9 -14Rated 3.75horror We had a few tornado warnings this week The kids had to run their drills during the school day. It must have made a big impact because that was the entirety of our dinner conversation that day. All of the storms got me to thinking about books where weather is a character in the story. I've read several over the last few months. Here's one your preteen readers may enjoy. “Troubletwisters” By http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/IjKZWzBRCH8/crazy-weather-anyone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/IjKZWzBRCH8" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/09/crazy-weather-anyone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-447327807910689937Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:51:00 +00002011-08-31T20:51:42.653-04:00picture bookLabor Daybeachfor ages 4 - 8fictionsummersurfingillustrationWaveSuzy LeeMy boys and I were recently watching "The Endless Summer," a pretty interesting surfing documentary from 1966. Surprisingly they really got into it. The movie got me to thinking about Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end to summer, and spending time on the beach. It all reminded me of a very nice picture book I read this summer. "Wave" By Suzy Lee For Ages 4 – 8 If you have spent http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/bipE3iytnCM/endless-summer-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/bipE3iytnCM" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/endless-summer-fun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-7704932398398372073Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:44:00 +00002011-08-24T22:44:12.583-04:00actionschool storyFor ages 9 - 12WatsonbullyKowittRiordanRated 3.7539 clueskormanmysteryLoser ListVespers Risingrated 4LerangisNow that my kids are going back to school I am thinking about adventure. We've had adventures and travel all summer and now we begin the adventure that is the school year. Here are two quick reviews for middle grade readers. "The Loser List" By H. N. Kowitt For Ages 9 - 12 It’s not "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," but kids who like that series will like this book too. Rated 3.75 (school story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/pRn6JuO7PjY/adventures-continue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/pRn6JuO7PjY" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/adventures-continue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-6529295435184183045Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:29:00 +00002011-08-19T22:29:57.703-04:00werewolvesCarrie JonesteenCaptivatesupernaturalEnticeromanefictionVampirerated 4pixiesMy last review was of a picture book about girls being proud of who they are. It showed how girls needed to embrace their inner strength. This time I am sticking to that theme but raising the minimum age limit to 13. "Entice"By Carrie Jones For Ages 13 and up Looking for a coming-of-age novel with a good, strong, female character who is just trying to find herself? How about one with http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/5MOjBCI26tE/not-your-parents-pixies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/5MOjBCI26tE" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/not-your-parents-pixies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-9201805624987169722Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:37:00 +00002011-08-13T20:37:59.944-04:00picture bookStemplerated 3.5princessread alouddump trucksfor ages 4 - 8fictionYolenPrideSoccerI recently finished reading “Entice.” It's a young adult novel about pixies, the supernatural and the choices that make us who we are. I was going to review it immediately, but after thinking about it for a little I decided to highlight a book for younger girls first. “Not All Princesses Dress in Pink” By Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple Illustrated by Anne-Sophia Lanquetin For http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/vzdKozdlrkw/be-all-you-can-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/vzdKozdlrkw" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/be-all-you-can-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-7492031705214652528Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:28:00 +00002011-07-26T23:28:53.904-04:00GeekFor ages 11 - 14ArcherfairiesRated 2.75Harry PotterheroismfantasyperilMy wife and I went to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a little over a week ago. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Several people showed up to the movie in costume. We saw Harry, Hermione and Ron waiting in line. Every generation seems to have a movie or show that inspires fans to dress up as characters. Just take a look at Comicon and you'll see what I am talking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/zV8j5m1wnl8/geek-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/zV8j5m1wnl8" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/geek-power.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-1126921671058381800Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:46:00 +00002011-07-19T23:46:10.893-04:00I'm MepiratesimaginationSarah SheridanFamilyprincessMargaret Chamberlainfor ages 4 - 8My boys went to the summer matinee yesterday. They saw Diary of a Wimpy Kid. One of the main messages was to be yourself. It made me think of a book I read a little over a month ago. “I’m Me!” By Sara Sheridan Illustrations by Margaret Chamberlain For Ages 4 – 8 You don't need to pretend when when you love being yourself. That's what "I'm Me!" is all about. Rated 3 (imagination, family time, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/so-Zc8D0s7o/proud-to-be-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/so-Zc8D0s7o" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/proud-to-be-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1201757816298027093.post-966979694093013933Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:52:00 +00002011-07-15T22:52:38.403-04:00rated 3alienFamilyfor ages 9 -12gilligan's islandland of the lostghostopolisgraphic novelBad Islandcartoonfantasyfictionfor ages 9-14doug tennaplescience fictionI just returned from a camping trip with my family. It was great - hiking, fishing, cooking over the fire. The entire affair got me thinking about a graphic novel I just read. "Bad Island" By Doug TenNapel For Ages 9 - 14 Think Land of the Lost meets Gilligan's Island. A sailboat vacation turns into a strange science fiction alien romp on a deserted island. Rated 3 (aliens, family bonding,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~3/RFGS98_TZUA/family-vacation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (McGeath)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ChapterOneReviews/~4/RFGS98_TZUA" height="1" width="1"/>http://chapteronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/07/family-vacation.html