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Best Children's Interactive Adventure eBooks

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)
Winner of the Newbery Medal. Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. An ALA Notable Book. She was the author of several novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game , the Newbery Honor-winning Figgs & Phantoms , The Tattooed Potato and other clues , and The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) .
Reviews
"So i'll just leave it at this: I first read it when I was in fourth grade, and I read it at least once a year."
"Veny different and unique book."
"Such an interesting, mysterious novel!!!!"
"The Westing Game is one of my favorite books of all time."
"This is such a clever and delightful mystery - once you pick it up, you cannot put it down!"
"This was a great book."
"I remember reading this book as a kid and LOVING it so I decided to pick up a copy for myself and reread it as an adult."
"This was a light hearted and fun read that kept you guessing, and had great moments of discovery."
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Monster at the End of This Book, The (Sesame Street)
Double tap the text to zoom. for a monster is at the end of the book! "Oh, I am so embarrassed," he says on the last page, for of course the monster is Grover himself!
Reviews
"My daughter loves it almost just as much as I did, but since the introduction of Elmo to the Sesame Street gang, I think she loves the sequel "Another Monster at the End of This Book" even more."
"I had this book as a child."
"I bought this as a gift for the four yr. old child of a dear friend after hearing Jimmy Kimmel mention it on Fresh Air."
"Fun to read and fun for kids to listen to - especially if they're a fan of Grover and Sesame Street!"
"This book is a timeless classic and my kids love it."
"One of my favorite childhood books, now terrorizing my grandbabies LOL... it's great fun if you're uber-animated about reading it & they'll scream with glee ;)."
"I’m almost forty now so I love to see things that remind me of my childhood that I can pass on."
"We have the interactive Kindle version on the kids Fire and I knew we had to purchase the hardback edition for their library!"
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The Book No One Wants To Read: A funny interactive activity book that gets reluctant readers reading
Another laugh out loud book from Beth Bacon sure to reach those beginning to intermediate reluctant readers. True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships "If a book could read itself out loud, invite you to play, and all the while juggle tea and cake for two, this would be that book." Her awards include Candlewick Award for Picture Book Writing, the Marion Dane Bauer Award for Middle Grade Writing, PSAMA PULSE Award Finalist for marketing.
Reviews
"My son loves being read to, and this was a good addition to our various books."
"Entertaining for kids who don't like to read."
"Kids will enjoy "not reading" this book."
"VERY Clever from cover to cover....and NOT just for reluctant readers!"
"A fun story that talks directly to the reader."
"This is such a fun book, I know my kids will enjoy reading this."
"Don't tell your reluctant reader that this fun book actually gets them to read and respond, on almost every page."
"A fun book for young readers."
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Best Children's Internet

Wimpy Steve Book 2: Horsing Around! (An Unofficial Minecraft Diary Book) (Minecraft Diary: Wimpy Steve)
(Book 2) takes you on a hilarious Minecraft adventure in which Wimpy Steve has been mysteriously transported from the Luxury Log Cabin, and dropped into a new world that seems or all set for horse racing, except . Follow Wimpy Steve as he makes important discoveries like: With charming illustrations and creative storytelling, Wimpy Steve: Horsing Around! Kids ages 5-12 (even reluctant readers) can't wait to "dig in" to these Minecraft adventures! *** Read It FREE With Kindle Unlimited Or Prime Membership! Minecraft is a registered trademark of, and owned by, Mojang AB, and its respective owners, which do not approve, endorse, sponsor, or authorize this book.
Reviews
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"It is the best minecraft book I've read."
"great series for the kids, my son has read them all and will re-read he likes so much!"
"After reading the first one I was very interested in this series and as soon as I found out there was another one I got it as quick as I could."
"I still love the series though and I think you need to get this."
"A perfect way to entertain kids but the people who say your books are bad well they are crazy !"
"Super funny !"
"The kids absolutely loved this book."
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Best Children's Marriage & Divorce Books

The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)
Winner of the Newbery Medal. Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. An ALA Notable Book. She was the author of several novels, including the Newbery Medal-winning The Westing Game , the Newbery Honor-winning Figgs & Phantoms , The Tattooed Potato and other clues , and The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) .
Reviews
"Veny different and unique book."
"Such an interesting, mysterious novel!!!!"
"Love having my favorite book in hardcover!"
"This really pains me to say but it is almost as or even better than Harry Potter."
"The Westing Game is one of my favorite books of all time."
"This is such a clever and delightful mystery - once you pick it up, you cannot put it down!"
"This was a great book."
"I remember reading this book as a kid and LOVING it so I decided to pick up a copy for myself and reread it as an adult."
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Best Children's Mystery & Detective Adventure

Titan's Curse, The (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 3)
When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped. The droll pitch is teen-perfect, as when Apollo heats up the scene by arriving in his fire-red Maserati, wearing jeans, a sleeveless T-shirt, and loafers. All in all, a winner of Olympic proportions and a surefire read-aloud.– Alison Follos, North Country School, Lake Placid, NY Copyright Β© Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Their adventures range widely across the U.S., taking them to locales that include Washington, D.C., and the deserts of the Southwest and pitting them against the usual assortment of colorful adversaries. The Percy Jackson & the Olympians series is built around a terrific ideaβ€”that the half-mortal offspring of Greek gods live among us, playing out struggles of mythic scaleβ€”and Riordan takes it from strength to strength with this exciting installment, adding even more depth to the characters and story arc while retaining its predecessors' nonstop laughs and action.
Reviews
"While the second book in the series, *The Sea of Monsters*, helped to change my mind on this, it was still a bit underwhelming. The whole narrative felt like basically an endless series of cliff-hangers with little to no character development and not enough plot. Now, this isn't to say that I didn't enjoy the first two volumes, but just that they didn't quite (other than some interesting stuff such as likable characters and references to myths) *do* it for me, so to speak. This third book, however, really did make me a major *Percy Jackson* fan, and was absolutely a great read. In a rescue mission to save two fellow demi-gods, Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and their new friend Thalia, encounter trouble. Though they save the twin half-bloods, Annabeth goes missing, and to make matters worse, so does a powerful goddess ally, Artemis. Not only did Riordan expand on the mythology of the series, and the connections to Classical Greek myths, but the structure was different. Well, the answer is that they are a) kinda personality-driven, and this interferes with some proactiveness, as they have their own stuff to attend to and their personalities dictate this, and b) related, they are *busy*. For that matter, there is a delicate power balance that too much action on the part of *anyone* will upset."
"We also find out with why Nico is so grumpy and not very talkative with Annabeth anymore like he used to as a preteen. Leo even visited Calypso and we learned what that line in the prophecy about a promise was really Leo promising Calypso to free her from her prison so that one day they could open up a car repair garage/food place. Leo's ADHD hasn't been too bad, Piper can charmspeak things to being actual living things while also learning how to fight, and being in Tartarus both changed Percy and Annabeth while growing them more together."
"Everyone is on survival mode β€” Percy and Annabeth must survive Tartarus and reach the Doors of Death, as the rest of the team β€” Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel, Leo, Nico, and Coach Hedge β€” travels on the Argo II to reach the House of Hades. The changing points of view allows the reader to keep up with the simultaneous events β€” sometimes jumping from one place to another at the most inopportune times, other times giving us just enough breathing room to relax for a millisecond. We follow Percy and Annabeth’s impossible and grueling journey through the most horrible of settings β€” in a surprising turn of events, there is more than just a horde of evil enemies down there… (a silver light as the end of this dark, dark tunnel?)."
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Best Children's Action & Adventure Sci-Fi Books

Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3)
The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins's groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year. While I didn't know every detail, of course, the arc of the story from gladiator game, to revolution, to war, to the eventual outcome remained constant throughout the writing process. In the novel, you never leave Katniss for a second and are privy to all of her thoughts so you need a way to dramatize her inner world and to make it possible for other characters to exist outside of her company. Q: Are you able to consider future projects while working on The Hunger Games , or are you immersed in the world you are currently creating so fully that it is too difficult to think about new ideas? A: I have a few seeds of ideas floating around in my head but--given that much of my focus is still on The Hunger Games --it will probably be awhile before one fully emerges and I can begin to develop it. Q: The Hunger Games is an annual televised event in which one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts is forced to participate in a fight-to-the-death on live TV. A: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Lord of the Flies by William Golding Boris by Jaapter Haar Germinal by Emile Zola Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury Grade 7 Up Following her subversive second victory in the Games, this one composed of winners from past years, Katniss has been adopted by rebel factions as their symbol for freedom and becomes the rallying point for the districts in a desperate bid to take down the Capitol and remove President Snow from power. But being the Mockingjay comes with a price as Katniss must come to terms with how much of her own humanity and sanity she can willingly sacrifice for the cause, her friends, and her family. Collins is absolutely ruthless in her depictions of war in all its cruelty, violence, and loss, leaving readers, in turn, repulsed, shocked, grieving and, finally, hopeful for the characters they've grown to empathize with and love. Mockingjay is a fitting end of the series that began with The Hunger Games (2008) and Catching Fire (2009) and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand .
Reviews
"All in all, this is a really good book which are a great gift for every Hunger Games fan!"
"I felt that it started out strong and Katniss showed some serious hope and depth in terms of her character and what she wanted and how she was not going to compromise, but then it became a little boring, the characters in District 13 were not very interesting and the absence of Peeta, as another reviewer carefully mentioned, took away that balance - that harmony - that common sense side of Katniss. Also I do wish there was a clarity as to what in the world had happened behind the scenes between President Snow and Coin but no explanation."
"However, it is almost given that unlike the Enders series that turned more and more unreal as well as more distant from the subjects of the first book, this one could develop with more continuity."
"Catching Fire is different than most of the other young adult fiction books, because of the character development, and the relationship from book to movie."
"She unwillingly and reluctantly has become the symbol of the rebellion and the rebel leaders urge her to exploit this via video feeds to the 12 Districts. Katniss at first feigns infirmity but eventually caves in after negotiating an agreement with the rebel leaders that they will not harm Peeta or the other Hunger Games survivors if they assume leadership."
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Best Children's Pirate Action & Adventure

The Hunters: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 3
Hal and his brotherband crew are hot on the trail of the pirate Zavac and they have one thing only on their minds: Stopping the bloodthirsty thief before he can do more damage. The epic series from Ranger's Apprentice author John Flanagan continues, delivering pulse-pounding adventure and fun. Picking up the story soon after events in The Invaders (2012), this engaging sequel opens aboard the Heron as Hal, his fellow Skandians (think Vikings), and their friend Lydia sail up a river in search of Zavac, the ruthless pirate who has stolen a precious relic from their village. --Carolyn Phelan Picking up the story soon after events in The Invaders (2012), this engaging sequel opens aboard the Heron as Hal, his fellow Skandians, and their friend Lydia sail up a river in search of Zavac, the ruthless pirate who has stolen a precious relic from their village.
Reviews
"Parents need to know that this adventure/fantasy from the author of the Ranger's Apprentice series is fairly low on violence."
"Hal uses his mind and skills that he has been taught to lead the band to find the Raven crew that had stolen the Andomal. It is fast paced adventure a crew of boys, a girl and one armed warrior working together."
"The author has a way of writing in a clean, crisp smooth language that makes the story a pleasure to enjoy."
"Everything I can say has been said before but John Flanagan's second series, The Brotherband Chronicles, has all the humor, action, adventure, friendship, emotion that made The Ranger's Apprentice one-of-a-kind without feeling like a copy."
"I got introduced to the Rangers Apprentice books as a gift and even now that I'm a young adult I still love reading them."
"I really love his books I read them with my children in my wife my oldest is 12 and my youngest is 6 we have adapted a Scandinavian accent around the house."
"A fun read for fans of YA fiction, adventure yarns, tales of the sea, etc."
"Exactly as described, great value."
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Best Children's Animal Action & Adventure

Where the Red Fern Grows
Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library Journal ' s A Fuse #8 Production. A Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR. Winner of Multiple State Awards. Over 7 million copies in print! Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” β€” Common Sense Media β€œAn exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” β€” School Library Journal β€œA book of unadorned naturalness.” β€” Kirkus Reviews β€œWritten with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” β€” Arizona Daily Star β€œIt’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased.” β€” The New York Times Book Review β€œOne of the great classics of children’s literature . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” β€” Common Sense Media β€œAn exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” β€” School Library Journal β€œA book of unadorned naturalness.” β€” Kirkus Reviews β€œWritten with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” β€” Arizona Daily Star β€œIt’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and .
Reviews
"Wilson Rawls’ classic, timeless story of a young boy’s coming-of-age is heartbreaking, sentimental, and utterly charming. For two years he waits, collecting enough money doing whatever jobs he can, he finally raises enough for two puppies who are delivered via train to the town closest to where he lives. Selling skins to Sears Roebuck & Co. was enough then to fulfill that dream and then later to get him enough money to fly enough hours to be conscripted (after being declared 4F) to train pilots at Americus, Georgia."
"From leaving home to fetch his pups ,to hunting in the Ozarks, this boys journey will have you yearning for your youth, Wishing for simpler times, and feeling emotional."
"Great book, always has been and always will be."
"An emotional and heart touching story on the vein of Old Yeller."
"It takes a dog owner to feel what our heroine must have felt, devotion, caring, love and true devotion from mans best friend."
"Couldn’t stop listening!"
"My 10 yr."
"This was my favorite book of all time when I was little."
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Best Children's Superhero Action & Adventure

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 2: The Hammer of Thor
If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Booklist " Rick Riordan , dubbed "Storyteller of the Gods" by Publishers Weekly , is the author of three #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with 45 million copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Greek mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and the Heroes of Olympus, based on Greek and Roman mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes .
Reviews
"I read this after I'd finished the third book in the series. Hope that doesn't disappoint you so much that you don't read this volume, because it's a damn fine book!"
"In preparation for the release of the third and final book of this trilogy, on October 3, 2017, I read the second book in Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, The Hammer of Thor. As with Riordan’s other books, this Magnus Chase book is full of adventure, suspense, interesting characters, and mythological information."
"This second entry in the magnus chase series has him going around the nine worlds looking for Thor’s lost hammer."
"The characters are intriguing and fascinating in how they deal with each others differences without stigma or prejudice."
"I loved this book!"
"nice humerouse and funny."
"cover was tore when received but not badly."
"Great series...just have to wait so long."
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Best Children's Historical Action & Adventure

Where the Red Fern Grows
Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library Journal ' s A Fuse #8 Production. A Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR. Winner of Multiple State Awards. Over 7 million copies in print! Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” β€” Common Sense Media β€œAn exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” β€” School Library Journal β€œA book of unadorned naturalness.” β€” Kirkus Reviews β€œWritten with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” β€” Arizona Daily Star β€œIt’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased.” β€” The New York Times Book Review β€œOne of the great classics of children’s literature . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” β€” Common Sense Media β€œAn exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” β€” School Library Journal β€œA book of unadorned naturalness.” β€” Kirkus Reviews β€œWritten with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” β€” Arizona Daily Star β€œIt’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and .
Reviews
"Wilson Rawls’ classic, timeless story of a young boy’s coming-of-age is heartbreaking, sentimental, and utterly charming. For two years he waits, collecting enough money doing whatever jobs he can, he finally raises enough for two puppies who are delivered via train to the town closest to where he lives. Selling skins to Sears Roebuck & Co. was enough then to fulfill that dream and then later to get him enough money to fly enough hours to be conscripted (after being declared 4F) to train pilots at Americus, Georgia."
"Great book, always has been and always will be."
"It takes a dog owner to feel what our heroine must have felt, devotion, caring, love and true devotion from mans best friend."
"Couldn’t stop listening!"
"My 10 yr."
"This was my favorite book of all time when I was little."
"This book has something in it for both adults and young people."
"Great story of how a young boy lived in rural OK before WWII Gift for a great grandchild."
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Best Children's Humorous Action & Adventure

Harry Potter: The Complete Collection (1-7)
All seven eBooks in the multi-award winning, internationally bestselling Harry Potter series, available as one download with stunning cover art by Olly Moss. J.K.Rowling has woken up a whole generation to reading The Times The Harry Potter books are that rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike Daily Telegraph The most remarkable publishing sensation for a generation ... the story is told with such momentum, imagination and irrepressible humour that it can captivate both adults and children Sunday Express Hooray for Harry Potter ... [Harry's] adventures are as funny as Roald Dahl's stories and as vivid as Narnia books - and adults seem to enjoy them as much as their children Daily Mail Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard has written numerous beloved books for children and adults, including poetry, picture books, and novels.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"I was ravenous to get my hands on my copy as soon as it was delivered this morning, but was quickly disappointed. But when I took a close look at my dust jacket, I was extremely upset to find that the gold foil lettering for "Harry Potter" had been rubbed away and destroyed completely in some places leaving ugly, black matte in its place-- pock marking the otherwise handsome gold lettering. Needless to say I'm in awe how Bloomsbury has managed to put together such an incredible project, with JK Rowling's remarkable literature and Jim Kay's otherworldly illustrations-- and allowed it to be put together in a low quality binding! Not all alone in a box... Update (October 9th): I have finally received my new book and it was in much, much better condition. The cover and spine were tight, intact and falling apart from the binding like my original copy."
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Best Children's Fantasy & Magic Adventure

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is left only with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, curiously refined sensibilities, and a host of mysterious powers to remind him that he's quite, yes, altogether different from his aunt, uncle, and spoiled, piglike cousin Dudley. Of course, Uncle Vernon yells most unpleasantly, "I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" So far it has won the National Book Award, the Smarties Prize, the Children's Book Award, and is short-listed for the Carnegie Medal, the U.K. version of the Newbery Medal. After 11 years of disregard and neglect at the hands of his aunt, uncle and their swinish son Dudley, Harry suddenly receives a visit from a giant named Hagrid, who informs Harry that his mother and father were a witch and a wizard, and that he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry himself.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"I was ravenous to get my hands on my copy as soon as it was delivered this morning, but was quickly disappointed. But when I took a close look at my dust jacket, I was extremely upset to find that the gold foil lettering for "Harry Potter" had been rubbed away and destroyed completely in some places leaving ugly, black matte in its place-- pock marking the otherwise handsome gold lettering. Needless to say I'm in awe how Bloomsbury has managed to put together such an incredible project, with JK Rowling's remarkable literature and Jim Kay's otherworldly illustrations-- and allowed it to be put together in a low quality binding! Not all alone in a box... Update (October 9th): I have finally received my new book and it was in much, much better condition. The cover and spine were tight, intact and falling apart from the binding like my original copy."
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Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy, Book 3)
The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins's groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year. While I didn't know every detail, of course, the arc of the story from gladiator game, to revolution, to war, to the eventual outcome remained constant throughout the writing process. In the novel, you never leave Katniss for a second and are privy to all of her thoughts so you need a way to dramatize her inner world and to make it possible for other characters to exist outside of her company. Q: Are you able to consider future projects while working on The Hunger Games , or are you immersed in the world you are currently creating so fully that it is too difficult to think about new ideas? A: I have a few seeds of ideas floating around in my head but--given that much of my focus is still on The Hunger Games --it will probably be awhile before one fully emerges and I can begin to develop it. Q: The Hunger Games is an annual televised event in which one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts is forced to participate in a fight-to-the-death on live TV. A: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Lord of the Flies by William Golding Boris by Jaapter Haar Germinal by Emile Zola Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury Grade 7 Up Following her subversive second victory in the Games, this one composed of winners from past years, Katniss has been adopted by rebel factions as their symbol for freedom and becomes the rallying point for the districts in a desperate bid to take down the Capitol and remove President Snow from power. But being the Mockingjay comes with a price as Katniss must come to terms with how much of her own humanity and sanity she can willingly sacrifice for the cause, her friends, and her family. Collins is absolutely ruthless in her depictions of war in all its cruelty, violence, and loss, leaving readers, in turn, repulsed, shocked, grieving and, finally, hopeful for the characters they've grown to empathize with and love. Mockingjay is a fitting end of the series that began with The Hunger Games (2008) and Catching Fire (2009) and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand .
Reviews
"All in all, this is a really good book which are a great gift for every Hunger Games fan!"
"I felt that it started out strong and Katniss showed some serious hope and depth in terms of her character and what she wanted and how she was not going to compromise, but then it became a little boring, the characters in District 13 were not very interesting and the absence of Peeta, as another reviewer carefully mentioned, took away that balance - that harmony - that common sense side of Katniss. Also I do wish there was a clarity as to what in the world had happened behind the scenes between President Snow and Coin but no explanation."
"However, it is almost given that unlike the Enders series that turned more and more unreal as well as more distant from the subjects of the first book, this one could develop with more continuity."
"Catching Fire is different than most of the other young adult fiction books, because of the character development, and the relationship from book to movie."
"She unwillingly and reluctantly has become the symbol of the rebellion and the rebel leaders urge her to exploit this via video feeds to the 12 Districts. Katniss at first feigns infirmity but eventually caves in after negotiating an agreement with the rebel leaders that they will not harm Peeta or the other Hunger Games survivors if they assume leadership."
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