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Teddy, a kid with a mind of his own and lots of determination, lives at FunJungle, an animal park with his parents. One day, the most famous animal at the park, Henry the Hippo, suddenly dies. Teddy has a sneaking suspicion that something is not right and decides to investigate... and uncovers way more than he expected.

I recommend this book because it is interesting and great read with lots of twists and turns! :) Ms. Mathews

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Twelve-year-old Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt Fitzroy has murder on his hands and trouble on his tail. He believes that Henry, the hippopotamus at the brand-new FunJungle, has been murdered. The zoo's top brass claim the hippo went belly up the natural way, but Teddy and his feisty...

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This book is filled with adventure and excitement as a character named Rusty at first and later grows to be an outside cat with a clan named “Thunderclan” and soon grows up to be an apprentice! Will he eventually get to the highest rank- the leader?

I recommend this book because they’re lots of fun and dramatic.-Emma Hong

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11 year old Melody is a really smart kid but no one knows it. Doctors and her teachers included. She has a photographic memory so she remember everything. But the sad part is that she can’t move or speak. One day she discovers something that would change her life.

I recommend this book because it has a good life lesson and it has a really happy ending. -Ewan

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*Born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body. Her world is enhanced by insight and intellect, but gypped by physical limitations and misunderstandings. She will never sing or dance, talk on the phone, or whisper secrets to her friends. She's not complaining, though; she's planning and fighting the odds. In her court are family, good neighbors, and an attentive student teacher. Pitted against her is the "normal" world: schools with limited resources, cliquish girls, superficial assumptions, and her own disability. Melody's life is tragically complicated. She is mainly placed in the special-ed classroom where education means being babysat in a room with replayed cartoons and nursery tunes. Her supportive family sets her up with a computer. She learns the strength of thumbs as she taps on a special keyboard that finally lets her "talk." When she is transitioned into the regular classroom, Melody's undeniable contribution enables her class to make it to the national quiz team finals. Then something happens that causes her to miss the finals, and she is devastated by her classmates' actions. Kids will benefit from being introduced to Melody and her gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes and reveals the quiet strength and fortitude it takes to overcome disabilities and the misconceptions that go with them." -School Library Journal "STARRED REVIEW

*Fifth-grader Melody has cerebral palsy, a condition that affects her body but not her mind. Although she is unable to walk, talk, or feed or care for herself, she can read, think, and feel. A brilliant person is trapped inside her body, determined to make her mark in the world in spite of her physical limitations. Draper knows of what she writes; her daughter, Wendy, has cerebral palsy, too. And although Melody is not Wendy, the authenticity of the story is obvious. Told in Melody's voice, this highly readable, compelling novel quickly establishes her determination and intelligence and the almost insurmountable challenges she faces. It also reveals her parents' and caretakers' courage in insisting that Melody be treated as the smart, perceptive child she is, and their perceptiveness in understanding how to help her, encourage her, and discourage self-pity from others. Thoughtless teachers, cruel classmates, Melody's unattractive clothes ("Mom seemed to be choosing them by how easy they'd be to get on me"), and bathroom issues threaten her spirit, yet the brave Melody shines through. Uplifting and upsetting, this is a book that defies age categorization, an easy enough read for upper-elementary students yet also a story that will enlighten and resonate with teens and adults. Similar to yet the antithesis of Terry Trueman's Stuck in Neutral (2000), this moving novel will make activists of us all. -"Booklist "STARRED REVIEW

Eleven-year-old Melody Brooks has a photographic memory, synesthesia, and cerebral palsy. She can't speak or feed herself, and her motor skills are limited to whatever her thumbs can manage. The neighbor woman who takes care of Melody while her parents work is determined that Melody will learn as much as possible, and she works tirelessly to expand the girl's vocabulary. Eventually, with the help of a communication device, Melody manages to show her teachers and classmates just how much she knows. The premise of Melody's cognitive skills being trapped in a minimally functioning body recalls Trueman's "Stuck in Neutral "(BCCB 6/00), and the theme retains its fascination; Draper's smooth style enhances the story, and there's a romantic element to the notion that Melody isn't simply capable but actually gifted. The drama is overplayed, though, with Melody's abilities implausibly superlative. Melody's school experiences are somewhat anachronistic, and her classmates are little more than a collection of cliches, from the special needs kids who are unfailingly kind and noble to the normal kids who are outspokenly rude. Draper is a master of melodrama, though, and Melody's story certainly doesn't lack that; she may not be a particularly believable character, but she's an interesting one, and her plight will do its work of making students think twice about their classmates, acquaintances, and siblings with special needs. -- "BULLETIN, "March 1, 2010

Melody Brooks, in a wheelchair and unable to speak, narrates this story about finding her voice. The first half of the book catalogues Melody's struggles--from her frustration with learning the same preschool lessons year after year to her inability to express a craving for a Big Mac. Draper, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, writes with authority, and the rage behind Melody's narrative is perfectly illustrated in scenes demonstrating the startling ignorance of many professionals (a doctor diagnoses Melody as "profoundly retarded"), teachers, and classmates. The lack of tension in the plot is resolved halfway through when Melody, at age 10, receives a talking computer, allowing her to "speak." Only those with hearts of stone won't blubber when Melody tells her parents "I love you" for the first time. Melody's off-the-charts smarts are revealed when she tests onto her school's quiz bowl team, and the story shifts to something closer to The View from Saturday than Stuck in Neutral. A horrific event at the end nearly plunges the story into melodrama and steers the spotlight away from Melody's determination, which otherwise drives the story. Ages 10-up. (Mar.) -"Publishers Weekly"

"Like Stephen Hawking, who becomes her hero, Melody discovers that her inner strength and intelligence are more reliable than most of the humans around her. She becomes an activist for herself, even as Draper challenges those who read her story to become activists for those who are different." -The Columbus Dispatch

This powerful story by a two-time Coretta Scott King winner offers a wrenching insight into so many vital lives that the able-bodied overlook. If there's only one book teens and parents (and everyone else) can read this year, "Out of My Mind" should be it. --The Denver Post

Unflinching and realistic...Rich in details of both the essential normalcy and the difficulties of a young person with cerebral palsy. -Kirkus STARRED REVIEW

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A new baby mouse, Despereaux, is born in the mouse family. But there is something wrong with it. It has big ears and small body. Not only that but also its behaviors and likes. But worst of all, he falls in love with a princess named Pea.

I recommend this book because it is very interesting and shows that every living things are different. We/they think, act, and like different things. (Jia)

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When Lilly moves to her grandmas and thinks something is oof. When she finds out what it is she try’s to stop it with all her power. But in the end it was always meant to happen.

I recommend this book because it is full of disappointment, sadness, mystery, and determination.

-Izzy

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Winner of the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Award for Fiction and Poetry

"Roars to life with just a touch of magic." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A heartfelt reminder of the wonder and beauty in our everyday lives." -Booklist, starred review

" Deeply moving... vulnerable and mythic storytelling in the vein of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kacen Callender." -School Library Journal, starred review

"Keller's ( The Science of Breakable Things) #OwnVoices journey through Korean mythology begins with a fantastical quest and slowly transforms into a tale about letting go and the immortality that story can allow." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

"It's a complex, satisfying story, one that foregrounds family and healing alongside a love for Korean folklore." - The Bulletin, starred review

"This beautiful book reminds us that, even in a world filled with stolen stars, crafty tigers, and family secrets that spring from folklore, the most powerful magic of storytelling is the story we decide to tell about ourselves." -Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie
"An intoxicating mix of folktale, fantasy, friendship and love (and tigers!). Through a series of challenges-and also a lot of laughter-Lily (a.k.a. Lily Bean, Eggi, Little Egg) finds out what she is made of. She is a character who'll stay with me-and whom I already miss!" -Marie Myung-Ok Lee, author of Finding My Voice and Somebody's Daughter
" An ambitious and bewitching brew of Korean folklore, magical realism, and classic coming-of-age story, When You Trap a Tiger is a tender tale as unique as it is universal. Keller's writing shimmers with magic, heart, and hope." -Ali Standish, author of Before I Was Ethan

Praise for Tae Keller's The Science of Breakable Things:

Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and the Chicago Public Library!

"A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A winning story full of heart and action." - Booklist, starred review

" Holy moly!!! This book made me feel." -Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project

"Natalie is an engaging narrator whose struggles at home and with her peers ring true." -Deborah Hopkinson, award-winning author

" Inspiring, emotional, and heartwarming." -Melissa Savage, author of Lemons

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WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL * WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE * #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting...

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This book is about a boy named Leo who is very good at soccer. One day, when he was playing a match in his neighborhood soccer team, he scored 2 goals and they were losing 3-2. And Leo’s team got a penalty, but he missed. After the match, a man came to his house and asked him to join a Premier League team. And he went to England.

I recommend this book because it is a very fun. (Philip)

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This book is filled with wild and funny facts about the world and space . I recommend it because its interesting to read

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A kid named Percy had been kicked out of boarding school. Again..but that wasn’t even close to the rest of his troubles. At the start of the book, Percy, also known as a half blood, goes to a museum with his classmates. And soon, trouble takes over. Maybe he accidentally vaporized his teacher…

I recommend this book because of how thrilling it is! It’s filled with twists and turns and if you love the sound of this right now, you’ll definitely love the book! -Emma Hong.

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Onyeka is a young girl who lives in the UK and she feels like she does not belong and nothing is special about her until.. she finds out she has a super power. Onyeka leaves the UK to start training at a school with only people who have powers. She soon finds out that her powers are making her sick and their is a cure, but it`s hidden and someone in plain sight has done something terrible to her mom and dad.

I recommend this book because it is so fun to read and each chapter makes you want to read more.

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Mistystar, the Riverclan leader dies suddenly in a clan meeting. As the story goes on, cats of Riverclan eventually find out that Reedwhisker, the clan’s deputy, died. Riverclan goes through both bad and good times, and the clan is worried that they will break up. Read more to find out what happens to Riverclan.☺️

I recommend this book because this book is so fun with its own journey. And at the peak of the mountain, things get exciting.

Yerin Han

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"I want to be here. With Nightheart. I've made my choice. I'm going to be a ThunderClan warrior, and I'm going to be a loyal one."
This article contains major spoilers for the recently released book, Thunder . Please proceed at your own discretion.

A Starless Clan

A Starless Clan is the eighth arc of the Warriors series.[2] The series follows Sunbeam of ShadowClan, Nightheart of ThunderClan, and Frostpaw of RiverClan as they find their destinies while their Clan leaders deliberate on changes to the warrior code[3] and a RiverClan leader succession crisis.[4]

"[...] RiverClan is demanding to be heard. We think that A Starless Clan will remind readers of RiverClan's strength and heart while revealing the weaknesses they have yet to overcome. No matter how they end up dealing with the troubles they will soon face, one thing is certain: This will not be the last we hear from RiverClan."

―"A Return to RiverClan" on the Warrior Cats website

The eighth arc was first publicly confirmed on Kate's Blog in late 2020, though no details were provided beyond an initial confirmation.[blog 1] In an email to James Noble, he confirmed that Cherith would be writing the untitled first book in the spring,[blog 2] and in April 2021, Kate revealed that she would be writing the untitled second book at the end of the summer of 2021.[blog 3] On May 11th, 2021, the official Warriors Facebook page hinted at the official reveal of the eighth arc's title with a fill in the blank guessing game.[5] On May 13th, the official title was revealed to be A Starless Clan with a release date of April 2022 on the official Warriors Instagram.[2] On May 14th, the title, blurb, and cover of the first book River was revealed on the Warriors website.[3] On June 28th, HarperCollins updated their 2022 catalog with a new blurb for River, hinting at a special power for Frostpaw and a tragedy striking RiverClan.[1]

An article written by the Story Team on July 6th on the Warriors website detailed their inspiration for series protagonists, notably the first RiverClan point of view character. They noted a historical lack of a RiverClan point of view character in the previous arcs, suggesting it was due to RiverClan's isolation at the lake territories and Mistystar secluding her Clan following Darktail's reign and the impostor. However, the Story Team wanted to hear from a young RiverClan member during "a moment of serious upheaval" when "major decisions could fall into the paws of an apprentice, who isn't at all sure she is ready for that level of responsibility." The article hinted at troubles for RiverClan's experienced warriors and leaders that might coerce the Clan to uncharacteristically involve the others with their problems.[6] On December 17th, the second book's title, cover, and blurb were revealed on the Warriors website as Sky, and it hinted at a disaster for RiverClan.[7] As part of the website's Advent calendar, the fandom voted for the Story Team to write about one of the main protagonists, with Frostpaw being the winner. The article revealed Frostpaw's parentage, as well as a brief summary of Frostpaw's early chapters with her becoming Mothwing's apprentice, her heavy expectations as the Clan's only connection to StarClan with Mothwing's lack of beliefs, and her meeting the other medicine cats at the Moonpool.[8] River was officially released on April 5th, 2022.[9] Shorty after the release of River, the Story Team posted an article about Nightheart.[10]

On May 5th, the third book's title, cover, and blurb were revealed on the Warriors website as Shadow, and it teased at tensions rising in ThunderClan and ShadowClan.[11] On July 16th, a new blurb was revealed on HarperCollins, and hinted at ShadowClan's newest arrival feeling unwelcome, which many fans speculated to be Nightheart due to his dissatisfaction in ThunderClan.[12] The excerpt for Sky was released on September 20th and contained the first three chapters and prologue of the book,[13] and it was officially released on November 1st.[14] Shortly after Sky's release, the Warriors website team published an article with updates on their upcoming books, including that Shadow was currently finished and sent to the publisher, Kate would begin writing A Starless Clan #4 after she finishes Riverstar's Home, and the Story Team is currently working on brainstorming the plot for A Starless Clan #5.[15]

On January 30th, 2023, the Warriors website released the title, cover, and blurb for book four, Thunder. The blurb teased a spiritual journey for Frostpaw to RiverClan's beginning and guided by Riverstar, the first leader of RiverClan.[16] The preview for Shadow was released on March 7th, less than a month before its release date, and it contained the first three chapters and the prologue of the book.[17] On the same day, the Warriors Instagram requested readers to submit apprentice name suggestions from their own cats for a new character to be featured in Thunder.[18] The final choices were Bubblepaw, Basilpaw, Biscuitpaw, Jinxpaw, Pumpkinpaw, Luckypaw, Copperpaw, Picklepaw, Bagelpaw, Wafflepaw, Pepperpaw, Cricketpaw, Buddypaw, Scooterpaw, Sophiepaw, Beanspaw, Figpaw, Sproutpaw, Pixiepaw, and Mollypaw.[19] Basil Kat's cat, Wafflepaw, was the winner.[20][21] Shadow was officially released on April 4th.[22]

On June 26th, the catalog company Edelweiss released HarperCollins US Winter 2024 Children's Compilation catalog, which revealed the title and blurb for book five, Wind. The blurb teased Splashtail's conquest of RiverClan and the arrival of two cats from the Cats of the Park.[23] The Warriors website revealed a slightly shorter blurb on June 29th.[24] On September 14th, the Warriors website published an article updating the status of upcoming books. They announced that Kate is still working on A Starless Clan, Book 6, and that Super Edition 17 will take place during it.[25] On October 3rd, the excerpt for Thunder was released on the Warriors website, containing the first three chapters and the prologue of the book.[26] On October 12th, an Amazon link revealed that Super Edition 17 would be called Ivypool's Heart.[27] Thunder was officially released on November 7th.[28]

On January 30th, 2024, the excerpt for Wind was released on the Warriors website, containing the first three chapters and the prologue,[29] and the website added the following day that they were putting the finishing touches on the final book. "...we're determined to bring this overarching story to an exciting and satisfying conclusion. Although, this of course does mean that it will be the last time (for a while, at least) that we get to tell stories from the perspective of Frostpaw, Nightheart, and Sunbeam, which is bittersweet, as we've come to love all of them very much!"[30]

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The Clan leaders agree on changes to the warrior code: cats may leave their Clan to join another after accomplishing one task to prove their loyalty, and Clans may remove their leader if seventy-five percent agrees and with StarClan's approval. In RiverClan, Mistystar abruptly dies and Reedwhisker is found dead days later, plunging RiverClan into a leader succession crisis that they keep a secret from the other Clans. Frostpaw, RiverClan's young medicine cat apprentice, interprets a sign that she and Mothwing should co-lead, until she later finds a white curled feather by the Moonpool, which Frostpaw believes is a sign from StarClan that her mother Curlfeather should be leader. However, Curlfeather is maimed by dogs on the way to the Moonpool, and her last words to Frostpaw are to trust no cat. Sunbeam has a falling out with her close friends Blazefire and Lightleap after Blazefire develops feelings for Lightleap when Sunbeam had a crush on him. After failing his warrior assessment twice before finally succeeding, Flamepaw rejects his warrior name of Flameheart because of his connection with his ancestor Firestar, and Bramblestar names him Nightheart instead.

During a catmint shortage, six cats journey to find more in a nearby Twolegplace. However, Tigerstar and Dovewing's son, Rowankit, dies of greencough before they can arrive. At the Moonpool, Frostpaw receives a cryptic message from Curlfeather to look beyond the obvious choices for their next leader. She chooses Owlnose, though the tom's indecisiveness causes problems for his Clanmates and deputy Splashtail. StarClan doesn't appear to grant him nine lives. However, the other Clans quickly discover their ruse, and Tigerstar suggests he should temporarily lead the Clan until they can find a proper leader. When Fidgetflake discovers a forgotten supply of catmint in RiverClan's herb storage, Tigerstar forcibly takes over the Clan and a battle ensues. Owlnose steps down from leadership, and Frostpaw begins to doubt her connection with StarClan. Nightheart decides to leave ThunderClan to be with Sunbeam in ShadowClan. Meanwhile, Sunbeam grows worried of her mother Berryheart's displeasure with the changes to the warrior code.

With Tigerstar now the supervising leader of RiverClan, he orders Icewing and his deputy Cloverfoot to take charge of the Clan while he's away in ShadowClan. ShadowClan's occupation of RiverClan is challenged by several RiverClan warriors and later SkyClan, though Leafstar fails to find support in Harestar and Bramblestar. Frostpaw decides to train as a warrior apprentice instead due to her lack of connection with StarClan. In ShadowClan, Berryheart orchestrates three difficult tasks for Nightheart to complete, though he purposefully fails his final task when he realizes his kin needs him in ThunderClan. Sunbeam, growing conflicted with her mother's increasing antagonistic behavior and Tigerstar's choice to take over RiverClan, decides to follow him to ThunderClan. Bramblestar announces he's stepping down from leadership and Squirrelflight plans to take his place. Frostpaw receives a vision from Reedwhisker of his murder and he warns her of a darkness in RiverClan. After Splashtail suggests she should speak with an experienced medicine cat, Frostpaw is attacked on her way to WindClan.

Whistlepaw takes Frostpaw to the horseplace, where Twolegs capture and treat her injuries. Frostpaw is instructed by Riverstar to go on a journey to RiverClan's roots and they will help her choose RiverClan's next leader. Nightheart accompanies her, and together they find the Cats of the Park, who teach Frostpaw how to meditate. Finally finding her peace, Frostpaw realizes that it was Splashtail who attempted to kill her, and her mother Curlfeather joined his plot to kill Reedwhisker. Back in ThunderClan, Squirrelstar becomes leader and appoints Ivypool her deputy. With Nightheart gone, Sunbeam initially struggles to find her place in ThunderClan, but she completes all three trials. Tree mediates peace between ShadowClan and RiverClan, with Duskfur originally taking up acting leading duties until Podlight, their new medicine cat with Frostpaw believed to be dead, claims to have received a sign from Riverstar that Splashtail should be their new leader. Nightheart, Frostpaw, and their two friends from the Cats of the Park, Waffle and Wasp, overhear this news at the Gathering when they return.

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River

After changes to the warrior code are made, Mistystar and Reedwhisker abruptly die, sending RiverClan into a succession crisis that they desperately try to keep secret from the other Clans. Their new leader Curlfeather is killed by dogs on the way to the Moonpool, and she informs Frostpaw to trust no cat.

Sky

Six cats journey beyond Clan territory to find more catmint, though Tigerstar's son Rowankit dies before they can return. Frostpaw chooses Owlnose to be RiverClan's next leader, but StarClan doesn't appear to grant him nine lives. When Fidgetflake learns that RiverClan had a forgotten supply of catmint the entire time, Tigerstar forcibly takes over RiverClan.

Shadow

With Tigerstar in charge of RiverClan, he assigns Icewing and Cloverfoot as temporary leaders, though RiverClan and SkyClan are displeased. Frostpaw steps down to train as a warrior, but receives a vision from Reedwhisker of his murder. She is attacked on her way to WindClan. Bramblestar decides to step down from leadership.

Thunder

Squirrelstar assumes leadership of ThunderClan, and appoints Ivypool as deputy. Frostpaw and Nightheart journey to the Cats of the Park. Frostpaw learns that Curlfeather was the mastermind behind the RiverClan conspiracy, with Splashtail by her side. Berryheart and her kin are exiled from ShadowClan. Splashtail become RiverClan's leader, and Podlight becomes RiverClan's medicine cat.

Wind

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When asked about the choices of protagonists for this arc, Kate stated the team "wanted voices that give a sense of continuity with the Warriors past, but also new voices which meant choosing unexpected cats. The cognation of traditional and fresh should give a beautifully wide perspective on the new storyline."[blog 4] They also need at least one male protagonist, referring to Nightheart.[blog 5]

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"There is a darkness in RiverClan. Closer than you think." Reedwhisker's warning to Frostpaw A Starless Clan is the eighth arc of the Warriors series. The series follows Sunbeam of ShadowClan, Nightheart of ThunderClan, and Frostpaw of RiverClan as they find their destinies while their Clan leaders deliberate on changes to the warrior code and a RiverClan leader succession crisis.

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Little Willy is a kind and thoughtful kid, in this story he and his grandpa has a farm, but then grandpa falls ill, now little Willy needs to find a way to save the farm, will he get the money to pay the taxes?

I recommend this book because it’s full with up and downs and is very interesting throughout the story. -Lucas

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The wild robot is about a robot stuck on an island and it becomes a mother to a duckling.

I recommend this book because it has a lot of suspense and laughs. (Jack.E)

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A Monster calls is a book about a boy named Conor whose mother is currently dying. As Conor goes to sleep the monster awakens and comes and calls him ever night at 12:07 as Conor continues seeing the monster he started trusting him and listened to 5 of his stories.

I think this book is really sad book but really worth reading just a warning it almost made me cry at the end. But still very good so consider reading it! (Can not find on Epic)

Ryan😉

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A Monster Calls is a low fantasy novel written for young adults by Patrick Ness (from an original idea by Siobhan Dowd) illustrated by Jim Kay and published by Walker in 2011. Set in present-day England, it features a boy who struggles to cope with the consequences of his mother's illness. He is repeatedly visited in the middle of the night by a monster who tells stories. Dowd was terminally ill with cancer when she came up with the idea for the story, and died before she could write it.

Ness and Kay respectively won the Carnegie Medal and the Greenaway Medal in 2012, the "year's best" children's literary awards by the British librarians ( CILIP). A Monster Calls is the only book to have won both Medals.

The novel was adapted into the 2016 film of the same name.

Siobhan Dowd conceived the novel while she had cancer. She discussed it and contracted to write it with editor Denise Johnstone-Burt at Walker Books, who also worked with Patrick Ness. After Dowd's death in August 2007, Walker arranged for Ness to write the story. Later, Walker and Ness arranged for Jim Kay to illustrate it, but Ness and Kay did not meet until after it was published in May 2011.

After winning the Carnegie, Ness discussed the writing with The Guardian newspaper:

I wouldn't have taken it on if I didn't have complete freedom to go wherever I needed to go with it. If I'd felt hampered at all - again, even for very good reasons - then that harms the story, I think. And I did this not for egomaniacal reasons, that my decisions were somehow automatically right or some such nonsense, but because I know that this is what Siobhan would have done. She would have set it free, let it grow and change, and so I wasn't trying to guess what she might have written, I was merely following the same process she would have followed, which is a different thing.

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I always say it felt like a really private conversation between me and her, and that mostly it was me saying, "Just look what we're getting away with."

Kay was selected based on illustrating one scene, solicited by art director Ben Norland:

Due to other commitments I had a weekend to produce an image, and I very hastily created the scene of the Monster leaning against the house. It was a technique I hadn't tried before, dictated to some degree by the time constraints, which in hindsight may have helped.

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I imagine the story as a moving film or piece of theatre, and I start building the props and setting the scenery around the characters. I love the atmosphere, and I guess that's what I wanted to contribute. If I'd been left alone I would have avoided all of the key scenes, I was nervous about dealing with them, but Ben was fantastic in giving the book structure and, thankfully, insisting that I should tackle the explosive, energetic elements of the book.

Thirteen-year-old Conor O'Malley awakens from the same nightmare he has been experiencing for the past few months, "the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming".

At seven minutes after midnight ("12:07"), a voice calls to him from outside his bedroom window, which overlooks an old church and its graveyard sheltered by a yew tree. Walking to the window, Conor meets the monster who called, a towering mass of branches and leaves formed in a human shape from the yew tree. The monster is intrigued that Conor is not afraid of it and insists that Conor summoned it. The monster wants the truth from Conor. The monster claims to be a version of the green man and warns that it will tell Conor three true stories, after which Conor must tell a story of his own, which is the truth( the events that happened in the real nightmare).

Between its tales, which aim to demonstrate the complications inherent in humans, it is revealed that Conor's mother is undergoing chemotherapy and has been afflicted with terminal cancer for the past year. Conor is isolated and alone. His flaky father uses his new family in the United States as an excuse to be detached and unsupportive. His distant relationship with his pushy and cold grandmother provides no comfort either. Conor is a victim of bullying at school and he has distanced himself from all social contact other than that of the monster. As the story progresses, his mother's condition worsens and Conor's encounters with the monster have escalating consequences. The story also mentions an alleged "Pit Monster" and "Sky Monster".

At the end of the book the reader finds out why the monster has been coming and about the nightmare Conor fears: Conor holds onto his mother's arms, gripping her tightly as she is about to fall off a cliff. Conor loosens his grip, lets his mother fall purposely, though he could have held on to her longer. The monster came for Conor to confess the truth to his mother about how he wanted her to die so she did not have to suffer, he would not feel so isolated, and to end the pain for both of them. By doing so, Conor could finally let his mother go. At 12:07, the time the monster usually arrived, Conor's mother passed, and so did all their pain. Conor's tale was told.

The Four Stories

An old king who has lost his entire family, except a young grandson, remarries a beautiful young woman many claim to be a witch. He dies before the young prince has come of age, leaving the step-grandmother as regent. She rules well and fairly, but-not wanting to hand over the kingdom-plots to marry the prince and remain queen.

The prince, who has a lover, runs away with his chosen bride, planning to flee to the neighboring kingdom. There they will marry and wait out the time until he's of age to claim the throne. They stop and sleep under the yew tree (the monster), but in the morning, the young woman is dead, having been murdered, and the shocked young prince is covered in blood. He reasons to the villagers that the queen must have killed his bride out of jealousy in order to keep her throne. Enraged, the commoners rally around the prince to storm the castle, and the monster follows. They capture the queen and condemn her to burn at the stake.

The monster arrives to snatch her from the fire and carry her away to a far-off land where she lives out the rest of her life. While disagreeable and a witch, she was not the one who had killed the girl. The prince had murdered her under the yew tree in order to inspire his people to back him into overthrowing the queen.

This story also discusses the need for humans to lie to themselves, such as the prince who wholeheartedly believes that the queen is responsible for his fiancé's death despite her being murdered by his hand, and their willingness to believe those lies for their own comfort and happiness.

A greedy, ill-tempered apothecary who follows the old traditions and beliefs constantly pesters a parson to allow him to cut down the yew tree in the churchyard and use it for medicinal ingredients. The apothecary becomes less and less popular and is nearly ruined, aided by the apothecary's own foul nature and the parson's active condemnation of him from the pulpit.

When a sickness sweeps the land and many die, the parson goes to the apothecary and asks him to save the lives of his two ill daughters after all other resources are exhausted. When the apothecary asks why he should help a man who has turned people away from his skills and denied him the yew tree, his best source of healing ingredients, the parson begs. The parson promises to give him the yew tree and deliver the parishioners to him as patients. In response to the parson's promise to revoke his beliefs and give up everything if only his daughters are healed, the apothecary says that he cannot help the parson and the girls die.

The monster awakens from the yew tree to destroy the parson's house and raze it to the ground as punishment. While the apothecary was a nasty, greedy man, he was a healer and would have saved many, including the girls, if the parson had given him the yew tree when first asked. The parson, however, was a man who lived off of belief, but had none of his own and changed beliefs as it suited him and convenience. His disbelief of the apothecary's skill caused many to die, even his children. The healing traditions followed by the apothecary require belief in order to work; without the parson's, the apothecary was unable to treat the two girls.

At the end of the story, Conor participates as the monster destroys the parson's house, to waken and discover that he has vandalized his grandmother's sitting room, shattering many valuable and beloved items beyond repair.

There was a man who was invisible because no one ever saw him. Tired of this, he summoned the monster to ensure no one forgot to see him again. The monster made them see, but there are harder things than being invisible. As this story is told, Conor is briefly possessed by the monster and physically and violently assaults Harry, the school bully, throwing him across the dining hall, putting the boy in the hospital.

Conor must confront his nightmare to tell the fourth story or face being engulfed by smoke and flames.

The church around the yew tree is destroyed and the land underneath Conor's mother's feet collapses, and she almost falls into the dark abyss. Conor holds onto his mother desperately but she eventually falls into the hole. The monster tells Conor to speak the truth but he refuses. The monster yells at Conor, calling for the truth until Conor finally yells that he wishes it was all over.

Although Conor loved his mother, he knew from the very beginning that she was going to die. He couldn't bear to not know when she would be gone and part of him, a selfish, very human part, simply wanted all the suffering to end. After Conor faces his truth his grandmother finds him and takes him to his dying mother's bedside at the hospital.

The fourth story ends with a young boy clinging tightly to his mother.

A Monster Calls received widespread acclaim. Philip Pullman, author of the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials, praised the novel as "compelling ... powerful and impressive",[citation needed ] Similarly, New York Times critic Jessica Bruder wrote "this is one profoundly sad story" and called the novel "a potent piece of art," applauding Kay's illustrations. Daniel Hahn from The Independent also praised A Monster Calls, saying that it was "brave and beautiful, full of compassion," and that "the result trembles with life." Publishers Weekly gave it a starred review and called it "a singular masterpiece."

Ness won the Carnegie Medal for writing and Kay won the Greenaway Medal for illustration, recognising the year's best work published in the UK. The double win alone is unprecedented in more than fifty years since the illustration award was established. A Monster Calls also won the British Children's Book of the Year, voted by an "academy of 750 book industry experts"; the Red House Children's Book Award, overall, a national award voted by British children; and the Kitschies Red Tentacle award for speculative fiction, best novel published in the UK. In the U.S., the American Library Association magazine named it the "Top of the List" for 2011 youth fiction.

On 5 March 2014, Focus Features purchased the film rights to the book and at the time committed $20 million in P&A (prints and advertising) to release the movie. On 9 April 2014, it was announced that a film based on the book would be released by Focus Features on 14 October 2016. The film was directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and written by the book's author Patrick Ness. On 23 April 2014, Felicity Jones joined the film to play the boy's mother. On 8 May, Liam Neeson joined the film to voice the Monster. On 18 August, Sigourney Weaver joined to play the boy's grandmother. On 19 August, Toby Kebbell also joined the film to play the boy's father.

The film premiered on 10 September 2016 at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in Spain on 7 October 2016 and was released in the United States on 5 January 2017.

On 24 October 2017, Patrick Ness announced via Instagram that a stage adaptation was being made. Sally Cookson was later announced as the director, with Adam Peck as Dramaturg (Writer in the Room) and Miranda Cromwell as associate director. The play won an Olivier Award in 2019 for Best Entertainment and Family. The play was previewed at the Bristol Old Vic on 7 July before having its first run at The Old Vic, as part of their 200th anniversary season, from 17 July.

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2. ^ "A monster calls: a novel" (first U.S. edition). Library of Congress Catalog Record. Retrieved 29 July 2012.

3. ^ Ness, Patrick and Jim Kay (14 June 2012). "How we made A Monster Calls: As their book wins the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals, writer Patrick Ness and illustrator Jim Kay explain how they worked together, without ever meeting, to unleash a monster hit". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

4. Carnegie Winner 2012. Living Archive: Celebrating the Carnegie and Greenaway Winners. CILIP. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

5. Greenaway Winner 2012. Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine Living Archive: Celebrating the Carnegie and Greenaway Winners. CILIP. Retrieved 28 February 2018.

6. "Releases for 2012 Awards" Archived 6 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Press Desk. CILIP. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

7. ^ Prendergast, Lara (14 June 2012). "A Monster Calls". Lara Prendergast. The Telegraph. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

8. ^ Hahn, Daniel (10 May 2011). "A Monster Calls ...: Nightmarish Tale Goes Like A Dream". The Independent. Archived from the original on 12 May 2011.

9. ^ "Winners 2011" Archived 7 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine. National Book Awards. nationalbookawards.co.uk. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

10. Flood, Alison (4 November 2011). ^ "Alan Hollinghurst puts Booker snub behind him with Galaxy triumph". Alison Flood. The Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

11. ^ "Past Winners". Red House Children's Book Award. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.

12. Jones, Charlotte (18 February 2012). ^ "Children vote A Monster Calls best book of 2012". Charlotte Jones. The Guardian. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

13. ^ "The Kitschies: The Red Tentacle" Archived 12 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine (current year). The Kitschies. Retrieved 4 November 2012.

14. ^ Tucker, Nicholas (23 December 2011). "Tall tales for tots or teens: The year's best books for young readers". The Independent. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013.

15. ^ "Felicity Jones To Star in Juan Antonio Bayona's 'A Monster Calls'". deadline.com. 23 April 2014.

16. ^ McClintock, Pamela (8 May 2014). "Cannes: Liam Neeson Joins 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com.

17. ^ "Sigourney Weaver Joins High-Profile 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com.

18. ^ "A Monster Calls is coming to the West End". Instagram.com. 24 October 2017. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.

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Riley, a saram non-magical girl who lives in a gifted clan, Gom, wishes more than anything that she could be a real part of the gifted community. Meanwhile, her sister, Hattie, is preparing to get her magic. When Riley tells her sister about her wish, Hattie is determined to share her magic. But when they are in action, they get told a terrible secret; one that happened long before Riley was born. With desperation Riley, Hattie, and a new friend Emmett go to command Mago Halmi, mother of all to help, but instead they end up commanding a mysterious figure. As she appeared, Hattie almost died, and the figure told Riley and Emmett to destroy the last fallen star in exchange for Hattie’s survival. Now Riley and Emmett must find whatever the last fallen star is and destroy it somehow. Throughout the adventure, they find out a secret that holds the fait of the world.

I recommend this book because it is interesting and makes people’s eyes widen in the epic and magical adventure. This book teaches Korean mythology in a fun way that inspires you to learn more and even touched the famous author of Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan.

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There are 4 clans…. 3 will save all…. The prophecy says.

Jayfeather and Lionblaze, Hollyleaf are littermates. Jayfeather and Lionblaze have special talents, and Hollyleaf thinks she does too! But.. does she?

Meanwhile, the clans are depending on three cats…. Jayfeather and Lionblaze are two of them. This is a lot of responsibility for these young cats! And Jayfeather is blind!

Will the prophecy be fulfilled? If not, what will happen to the future of the clans? And is Hollyleaf really the third cat of the prophecy? If not, who is?

So many questions are waiting to be answered! These cats have a life no one has even dreamed of…. They are intelligent, and have big problems to deal with.

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"We'll find out soon enough. Old secrets can't stay buried forever. And if these three cats are not strong enough to deal with the truth, then you, Bluestar, will have destroyed the Clan you love so much..."

- Yellowfang to Bluestar in Sunrise, page 4

Power of Three

Power of Three is the third arc of the Warriors series.[2] It follows Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf as they discover the kin of your kin prophecy, their powers, and what it means for the fate of the Clans.

"The time has come for three kits of ThunderClan to become apprentices. But there are dark secrets around the three, and a mysterious prophecy hints at trouble to come."[3]

Following the events of The New Prophecy, a new point of view follows the next generation of Firestar's kin; the kits of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw. Erin Hunter felt that this new arc would be just as special as the previous two, and would have just as many captivating stories and characters.[4]

THERE WILL BE THREE, KIN OF YOUR KIN, WHO HOLD THE POWER OF THE STARS IN THEIR PAWS.

Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw-grandchildren of the great leader Firestar-possess unusual power and talent. But dark secrets surround them, and a mysterious prophecy speaks of trouble to come. The fate of the warrior code rests in the paws of these three apprentices-and all their strength will be needed for the Clans to survive.

Lionkit, Hollykit, and Jaykit are born to Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw in ThunderClan. Despite getting into trouble as kits, they all become apprentices. Graystripe returns home, though Brambleclaw retains his deputyship. Hollypaw becomes a warrior apprentice, and Jaypaw then takes her spot as medicine cat apprentice to Leafpool. The Three have faith in the prophecy, and are led by what they believe they are meant to do. Lionpaw becomes romantically attached to Heatherpaw, and also trains in the Dark Forest with Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.

While Jaypaw continues his medicine cat training, Hollypaw attempts to assist her RiverClan friends with a camp issue, but fails. The Three help WindClan kits escape from the tunnels, along with Heatherpaw and Breezepaw. A journey to the Tribe of Rushing Water is taken, and the Clan cats help deal with the intruders. They go home as tensions rise between the Clans, and Lionpaw continues to train in the Dark Forest. WindClan and RiverClan attack ThunderClan, who fends them off with ShadowClan's reluctant help. Lionblaze and Hollyleaf earn their warrior names, along with Cinderheart.

Greencough strikes the Clans, ThunderClan especially. While cured eventually, Firestar loses a life. A fire rages through their territory, and in the chaos, the Three's true parentage of Leafpool and Crowfeather is revealed. They vow to keep it secret, but Ashfur does not, so Hollyleaf kills him. A quest is undertaken to find Sol to accuse him of the murder, but at a Gathering after their return from it, Hollyleaf reveals she is responsible for the killing. She also reveals her and her brothers' heritage, and then runs into the tunnels, where it is presumed she dies in a collapse.

Lionkit, Hollykit, and Jaykit are born to Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw in ThunderClan. The kits are rambunctious and repeatedly get into trouble, but gain their apprentice names, Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw. Hollypaw trains to be a medicine cat under Leafpool. Jaypaw, despite being blind, is apprenticed to Brightheart and trains to become a warrior. At the apprentices' first Gathering, Graystripe and Millie find the Clans after their long journey. Leafpool visits the Moonpool to ask StarClan about ThunderClan's deputyship, but a troubled Jaypaw unknowingly follows her into her dreams. When Leafpool finds out about Jaypaw's amazing gifts, she tells him that he must be a medicine cat.

Hollypaw, who struggled to fit the mold of a medicine cat, eagerly agrees and begins training as a warrior. Jaypaw, although unenthusiastic about the switch, eventually accepts his destiny. StarClan sends a sign to Leafpool saying that Brambleclaw should continue being ThunderClan's deputy. At the next Gathering, a fight breaks out between the Clans, and Squirrelflight suggests holding a special Gathering where each Clan's apprentices would participate in a series of contests testing their skills. Jaypaw is made aware of a prophecy while walking in Firestar's dreams: "There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws."

Lionpaw becomes friends with Heatherpaw and develops an attachment to her, and they meet in a set of tunnels running underneath WindClan and ThunderClan territory. Lionpaw is left exhausted by his late-night excursions and begins to fail his training with Ashfur, who criticizes his lack of motivation and attention. Tigerstar and Hawkfrost begin working with Lionpaw on battle training and he impresses Ashfur with his newly learned skills. While on a hunting patrol, Cinderpaw falls from the Sky Oak and breaks her leg, which renders Leafpool paranoid. Jaypaw discovers that Cinderpaw is actually the reincarnation of Cinderpelt in a dream. The Ancients are introduced for the first time by telling the story of the failed attempt by Fallen Leaves to find his way out of the tunnels to become a sharpclaw. Rock is first seen with the stick, which bears the scratches recording which cats made it out of the tunnels. Jaypaw finds this stick and realizes it is something important, seeing what happened to Fallen Leaves in a vision.

Tensions are high around the lake when RiverClan is driven out of their territory by Twoleg kits. ThunderClan fears that RiverClan will try to take WindClan's territory, and prepares for battle. Hollypaw realizes these efforts are futile and tries to go spy on RiverClan to see why they had to leave their camp. Her help is declined after she is caught, and she has to be rescued from their camp by Squirrelflight. Leafpool and Jaypaw are sent to WindClan to talk to Onestar about the border tensions, where the leader reveals that a litter of kits has gone missing. Lionpaw, Heatherpaw, Breezepaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypaw save the lost kits (Sedgekit, Thistlekit, and Swallowkit) in the tunnels, and return them to WindClan just before they begin a battle with ThunderClan.

Jaypaw learns that Rock once lived in the mountains. The ThunderClan cats hear of a rogue situation the Tribe is dealing with through Stormfur and Brook, who were banished temporarily for their bloody solutions to the problem. Night and Talon arrive in ThunderClan to ask Stormfur and Brook to return to the Tribe. The Clan leaders allow Lionpaw, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, Brambleclaw, Crowfeather, Breezepaw, and Tawnypelt to travel with Night, Talon, Stormfur and Brook to the Tribe. There, they meet the group of rogues that have been harassing the Tribe. The Clan cats decide to teach the mountain cats how to set borders and defend them to drive the rogues away. At first, Stoneteller is wary, but the strategy works, and Rock tells Jaypaw that the Clan cats can return home.

A loner named Sol is found near ThunderClan territory. He is brought to ThunderClan, and is very knowledgeable about Clan life. WindClan and RiverClan attack ThunderClan using the tunnels, but are stopped by a sudden eclipse. Sol predicted the eclipse, and Lionpaw, Jaypaw, and Hollypaw think that he must know something about the prophecy. However, Sol is taken into ShadowClan by Blackstar, and he convinces the ShadowClan leader not to believe in StarClan. Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Cinderpaw receive their warrior names; Lionblaze, Hollyleaf, and Cinderheart.

Sol takes control of ShadowClan. Greencough begins to break out in ThunderClan, infecting Millie and Briarkit. Hollyleaf and Lionblaze fake a sign from StarClan to reignite Blackstar's faith, and the ShadowClan leader banishes Sol. Greencough continues to rage through ThunderClan, and Firestar decides to shelter the sick cats in the abandoned Twoleg den to prevent the disease from spreading. However, Firestar loses a life. Jaypaw travels back to the time of the Ancients as Jay's Wing, and falls in love with a she-cat named Half Moon. Jaypaw discovers that there is catmint on WindClan territory, and sends Lionblaze to retrieve it. Lionblaze succeeds, and all the ThunderClan cats are healed. Jaypaw receives the medicine cat name of Jayfeather.

During a storm, ThunderClan territory catches fire. Squirrelflight, Lionblaze, Hollyleaf and Jayfeather are trapped by the flames, but Ashfur leaps in and guides Squirrelflight out of the fire. However, he blocks Lionblaze, Jayfeather and Hollyleaf from crossing to safety. He tells Squirrelflight that he will make her hurt as much as she hurt him by killing her kits. Squirrelflight reveals that Lionblaze, Jayfeather and Hollyleaf are not her kits. Ashfur lets them live, but threatens to reveal her secret. The Three wonder if they really are the prophesied cats. Soon after, a Gathering is coming up, and Ashfur asks to go. However, on the night of the Gathering, Ashfur's body is found in the border stream between WindClan and ThunderClan. The Three vow to keep the events between Squirrelflight and Ashfur a secret.

The Clans investigate in the murder of Ashfur, trying to find out who killed him. Sol becomes a prime suspect, and Firestar sends Birchfall, Brambleclaw, Hazeltail, Brackenfur, Hollyleaf and Lionblaze to the sun-drown-place to find him. The group meets Jingo and learn that Sol once controlled a group of loners just as he once controlled ShadowClan. They find Sol with an old tomcat named Purdy and bring both back to ThunderClan. Back at the ThunderClan camp, Honeyfern saves Briarkit from a snake, but is bitten in the process and dies. Lionblaze let Sol escape but failed to get any information from him of their parentage. Jayfeather figures out that Hollyleaf killed Ashfur. The Three learn that their father is Crowfeather, and Hollyleaf reveals the truth of their parentage at a Gathering. Hollyleaf then tries to get Leafpool to eat deathberries, but ends up fleeing into the tunnels, where she presumably dies in a collapse.

Main characters

Major characters

Supporting characters

Book

Event

The Sight

Hollykit, Lionkit, and Jaykit become apprentices.[30]
Graystripe and Millie return to the Clans.
The Kin of your Kin prophecy is revealed to be about the three apprentices.[source?]

Dark River

Jaypaw finds the Stick and begins interacting with the Ancients.[31]
Heatherpaw and Lionpaw discover the tunnels.[32]
Cinderpaw is revealed to be the reincarnation of Cinderpelt.[33]
Lionpaw begins training with Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.[34]
Five apprentices find the lost kits in the tunnels and return them to WindClan.[35]

Outcast

Stormfur and Brook inform ThunderClan of a group of rogues who are harassing the Tribe of Rushing Water.[36]
Lionpaw, Hollypaw, Jaypaw, Brambleclaw, Breezepaw, Crowfeather and Tawnypelt travel to the mountains and help the Tribe with the rogue problem.[37]
Stormfur and Brook are admitted back into the Tribe.[38]

Eclipse

Sol arrives at the lake.[17]
RiverClan and WindClan attack ThunderClan using the tunnels, but the battle is stopped by an eclipse that Sol predicted.[39]
Sol is taken into ShadowClan and convinces Blackstar to turn his back on StarClan.
Hollypaw, Lionpaw, and Cinderpaw receive their warrior names; Hollyleaf, Lionblaze and Cinderheart.[40]

Long Shadows

Hollyleaf and Lionblaze fake a sign from StarClan to reignite Blackstar's faith, and Blackstar banishes Sol from the lake.[source?]
Greencough sweeps through ThunderClan, claiming one of Firestar's lives.[source?]
Lionblaze and Jaypaw work together to retrieve catmint from WindClan territory, and cure all the infected cats.[source?]
Jaypaw receives his full medicine cat name of Jayfeather.[source?]
Ashfur confronts Squirrelflight during a fire, blocking the way to safety for Lionblaze, Jayfeather and Hollyleaf. Squirrelflight reveals that Lionblaze, Hollyleaf and Jayfeather are not her kits. Ashfur lets them live, but is mysteriously found dead soon after. The Three vow to keep these recent events a secret.[source?]

Sunrise

A group of ThunderClan cats are sent to find Sol and bring him to justice, as they suspect him to have killed Ashfur. The group finds Sol with a cat named Purdy, and bring both toms back to ThunderClan.[source?]
Honeyfern dies from a snake bite.[source?]
Jayfeather deduces that Hollyleaf killed Ashfur, and the Three learn that their father is Crowfeather.[source?]
Hollyleaf reveals the truth of their parentage at a Gathering, then flees into the tunnels, where she is presumably killed by a cave-in.[source?]
Dovekit and Ivykit are born to Whitewing and Birchfall.[source?]

Power of Three (EN), HarperCollins (paperback box set), September 2010[41]

Power of Three (EN), HarperCollins (paperback box set; reprint), 30 June 2015[42]

According to Vicky, Jayfeather and Lionblaze's powers were obvious during earlier drafts of the storyline; however, she struggled to find one for Hollyleaf. Eventually, Vicky accepted that the prophecy wasn't limited to a single litter and Hollyleaf's realization that she is less special than her littermates proved to be a rich storyline and one of Vicky's favorites to develop.[43]

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Have you ever read a book over and over again, possibly more than 5 times in 1 month? One day an 8 year old girl goes outside to play and sees her friends and their dad in the forest hunting animals. This made her quite sad. She told them to stop but they just laughed at her which activated the “Magic Finger”. Read this book to figure out what the Magic Finger does to the Gregg family.

I recommend this book because it is a quick read and it is really funny. I think that whoever reads this book will enjoy it and will want to read it over and over again. Just like me!

(Esme)

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One, with special powers is finally found. The last cat of the prophecy. This prophecy must be fulfilled to beat darkness that is soon to come. Dovewing, a young cat herself finds herself being the clan’s important cat along with Jayfeather and Lionblaze. These three cats, the Three, must find a fourth cat to beat darkness that might soon come. So, will they find the fourth cat? Will they beat the darkness coming for them?

I recommend this book because this book has many exciting times, and there are many times where you want to keep reading. Hold on tight while you read this book, because times will start to get bloodier! 😉😜

Yerin Han

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Omen of the Stars is the fourth arc of the Warriors series. It follows Jayfeather, Lionblaze, Dovewing, and Ivypool as the Dark Forest prepares to wage war against the Clans. “The end of the stars draws near...” Soon after the events of Power of Three, new points of view are introduced in Dovewing and Ivypool, kin of Firestar, and Flametail of ShadowClan. Erin Hunter has said that this series will bring back old important characters. THE END OF THE STARS DRAWS NEAR. THREE MUST BECOME FOUR TO BAT

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A girl named Ryan is a kind girl, always trying to make people happy! But when her dad gets a new job everything changes. Her house, her school, her friends. Ryan is not happy and it is not getting any better unless she dose something about it.

I recommend this book because it is so interesting to hear this girls story!

-Izzy

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Ways to Make Sunshine, in short, is such a heartwarming middle grade story full of Black joy. It follows nine-year-old Ryan Hart in her day to day life, and while this book doesn't necessarily have an actual 'plot'-it's very slice-of-life-I enjoyed every bit of it! It made me smile so much and reading it was such a breeze.

Grandma turns me around to face her. "Baby girl, you are beautiful. No matter if your hair is straight or not. How you wear your hair is your choice and no matter what you choo
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Ways to Make Sunshine, in short, is such a heartwarming middle grade story full of Black joy. It follows nine-year-old Ryan Hart in her day to day life, and while this book doesn't necessarily have an actual 'plot'-it's very slice-of-life-I enjoyed every bit of it!

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This book is a continuation of Charlie and the Chocolate factory. After winning the factory, there’s another adventure. Charlie and Willy Wonka visit the world’s first space hotel.

I recommend this book because there are lots of exciting moments, and parts that make you feel scared and suddenly make you feel relieved.

(darren)

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This book is about pets that have done very bad things. like squirrels eating Christmas lights in a mall or a dog starting a house fire.

This book has so much laughs and humor even though it’s nonfiction. I recommend this book a lot. Jack.E

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The books are about a moose that shoots out lasers from its eyes and a rabbit that is also a boy.They fight lots of villains to save the forest.Rabbit boy looks on the positive side while Laser moose looked on the negative side and his predictions always works.I renamed this book because its funny and it has action and a bit of lore.

Pedro

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James and the giant peach is about a boy whose mother and father died when he was 4. Now he lives with his 2 very grumpy aunts, then a miracle happened a giant peach formed out of a tree because of James what James did also created friendly bugs that would help him on his adventures.

Who doesn’t like an old Fashion Roald Dahl book?

Ryan😉

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Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, 26–29 June 2024 in the Canberra Theatre at Canberra Theatre Centre

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This book is about a boy that has a very sick mother. One day in his dreams, a tree becomes a monster and eats him, after he woke up, his mom said she heard something in his room. And every night the monster would come to his dream. And they found that the medicine is made out of the tree that the monster got turned into the monster.

I think this book is a good book because it’s sad and scary. And it’s also fun to read.

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4th grader Evan and his sister Jessie are selling some lemonades separately.And they made a deal to give all their money to the one that gets 100 dollars. After that they stated to sell many lemonade with awesome strategy but Jessie was worried so she did something bad to Evan’s Lemonade!Try out the book to find out!

I recommend this book because it show the Fight of Evan and Jessie and their way to solve their problem.

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Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel also subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent.

For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.

Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart-but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.

With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win-and even more important, if their fight will ever end.

The six books in this fun-to-read series are:

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As a kid, Frida had gone through a lot. From getting Polio to getting picked on. But later, Frida grows up to be an amazing artist. Learn more about this book when you actually read it!

-Emma Hong

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The famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is the 23rd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our hero's great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This book features Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican painter and activist. After surviving a bus crash, she made her mark in art history for her unique way of looking at the world and integrating her own image and life into her paintings.

This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.

Included in each book are:
* A timeline of key events in the hero's history
* Photos that bring the story more fully to life
* Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
* Childhood moments that influenced the hero
* Facts that make great conversation-starters
* A virtue this person embodies: Frida Kahlo's self-love is celebrated in this title

You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

About the Author

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The First Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer's Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.

Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Cosmic Commandos, and Monster Mayhem. He is the author/illustrator of the picture book The Yawns Are Coming! He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons (when the boys are home from college).

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Education:

B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., Columbia University

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A 4th grader Evan and his little sister Jessie made selling some lemonade separately and they made a deal to give all of their money to the one that get 100 dollars first.Jessie and Evan stared to use lot of good strategy but Jessie was worried, so she did something bad to Evan’s lemonade!try out the book to find out!

I recommend this book because this book shows the fight of Evan and Jessie and their way to solve their problem.

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Here is a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how. As it captures the one-of-a-kind bond between brother and sister, this poignant novel also subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent.

For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King.

Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart-but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.

With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win-and even more important, if their fight will ever end.

The six books in this fun-to-read series are:

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The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series, 1)

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In the murky wilderness a mother wolf and her pup hide, the alpha of the group decides that they cannot have any weaknesses in the pack, the mother wolf is forced to leave her newborn pup into the scary wilderness. Can the new born pup survive alone?

I recommend this book because it’s very suspenseful and full with up and downs. -Lucas

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It’s really interesting about Louis’s live and how did he lived without using his eyesight and how he created a new system for blind people this book is teaching about his life

I recommend it because it’s fun to learn how he invented a new system for blind people.

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Tigerheart, a young cat, both Shadowclan’s deputy and the mate of Dovewing, has to make a huge decision. -> Leave his clan to darkness to be with his mate Dovewing, and see his kits, or abandon Dovewing and the kits to help his clanmates back to safety and recovery after the huge defeat of Darktail.

Will he make the right decision?

I recommend this book because you can see and guess how the character feels and what they are experiencing. And unlike some other books, you can really dive into the main character, Tigerheart’s feelings. 😍

By Yerin Han

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Tigerheart's Shadow is the tenth book in the Super Editions.[5] The main protagonist is Tigerheart, featuring Spiresight and Berryheart in the prologue and comic, respectively. Special thanks to Kate Cary An epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!

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There is a boy named Peter, and a fox named Pax. Their relationship is strong… no strong is an understatement. Their relationship is unbreakable! They were impossible to separate. Well at least, that’s what they thought. One day, the two friends get teared apart!

Peter’s dad thinks that Pax is useless, and harmful, so he throws Pax away! Peter is all tears, since is best friend is gone forever! There is no chance that Pax will survive alone in the wilderness. After all, Pax didn’t go outside too much. Certainly not alone!

Meanwhile, Pax is confused! Where was his friend? Pax starts to look for his friend, and also try’s not to get hurt, or worse yet…. Eaten!

Peter also starts an adventure to look for his fox buddy.

Will Peter succeed in finding Pax, and will Pax be safe? Will Pax survive?

I really recommend this book because of all the friendship and care! This is a heart wrenching masterpiece! Read to find out what happens to the two friends!

-Sooa Cho

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Pax [Pennypacker, Sara, Klassen, Jon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pax

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Maizy lives in LA and one summer she goes to Last chance, Minnesota. She first thinks that it is really boring in the start but eventually Maizy’s grandpa teaches Maizy about the history of the restaurant her grandpa owns. She makes many friends in last chance and has to solve many problems.

I recommend this book because there is an amazing life lesson. -Ewan

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Finalist, National Book Awards 2022 for Young People's Literature

ISBN 9781984830258
Random House Books for Young Readers / Penguin Random House

Lisa Yee

Lisa Yee is the award-winning author of Millicent Min, Girl Genius; Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time; So Totally Emily Ebers; Absolutely Maybe; and many other books, including the DC Super Hero Girls series and numerous American Girl books. More about this author >

From the publisher:
Welcome to the Golden Palace!

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom's plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace-the restaurant that's been in her family for generations-she makes some discoveries. For instance:

You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food.

And people can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways.

And the Golden Palace has secrets.

But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing-and someone has left a racist note-Maizy decides it's time to find the answers.

Judges Citation

With humor, warmth, and deceptive simplicity, Maizy Chen's Last Chance offers a delectable story of food, family, and community that deftly interweaves Maizy's modern-day fight against racism with her ancestor's struggle to live under the Chinese Exclusion Act. Prickly relationships, intergenerational tensions, intriguing mysteries, and deep love imbue Yee's poignant novel with the messy contradictions of real life while anchoring the Chen family's present within the enduring legacy of its past-and the history of Chinese immigrants in America.

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Not a big dog fan but I know ya’ll all like dogs so

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When Vilot Sunny and Klauas find out some terrible news. Their parents are dead and they are sent to live with a dissident relative. They are not nice and make them do all the chores and is really rude to them and is planning a plot they figer it out and are very scared and try to stop it but this is very hard.

I recommend this book if you like scary and terrifying things it is an amazing adventure of things that are very cruel.

-Izzy

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The Bad Beginning is the first novel of the children's novel series A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. The novel tells the story of three children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, who become orphans following a fire and are sent to live with Count Olaf, who attempts to steal their inheritance.

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It’s about this girl who wants her friend back but can’t since she moved and the only way that she can hang out with her is in her dreams but a dream stealer stole her dream and is wanting it back. (Lana)

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Gregory Maguire received his Ph.D. in English and American Literature from Tufts University, and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany. He was a professor and co-director at the Simmons College Center for the Study of Children's Literature from 1979-1985. In 1987 he co-founded Children's Literature New England. He still serves as co-director of CLNE, although that organization has announced its intention to close after its 2006 institute.

The bestselling author of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Lost, Mirror Mirror, and the Wicked Years, a series that includes Wicked, Son of a Witch, and A Lion Among Men. Wicked, now a beloved classic, is the basis for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name. Maguire has lectured on art, literature, and culture both at home and abroad.

He has three adopted children and is married to painter Andy Newman. He lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.

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Out of Russia's northern forests, once every generation or so, an evil wolf named Blood Prince walks, causing two young children to seek the witch Baba Yaga and ask her help in saving their village. Reissue.

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Greek Mythology is a myth where gods rule over nature. There is an Olympus, which is basically heaven, Earth, and the Underworld. Unlike most mythology, some gods mingle with mortals(us). I recommend to read Greek Mythological books because that explains magical ways of nature. In the past, Greeks actually had a town called Athens. Athens was a town that actually occurred in Greek Mythology.

-Daphne

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Continuing from book one of Pax, Pax finds the way back home to Peter with his family. But of course, there are obstacle on the way that prevents them from going forward.

On the other side in Peter’s house, he decides to go out and join his friends who was in the Water Safety. Peter decided to go on an adventure to find Pax saying to his friends that he wanted to go with them. Of course Peter didn’t tell his friends that though.

Would Peter be able to find Pax and Pax be able to find Peter? Or would they never be able to meet each other? And if they do meet each other, how would they act like?

I recommend this book because it is very adventurous and interesting. But before reading this book, I recommend you to read Pax, book number one first. It would help you understand what happened and what is happening better. The two books are connected.

(Jia)

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Brian was going on an airplane, everything was normal until there was a massive amount of turbulence, then the pilot asked Brian if he wanted to drive the plane he said yes and then they crashed! When came to the ground he realized he was the only survivor, also he was in the middle of nowhere.

He needs to find a way to survive.

I recommend this book because its very cool to follow his adventure-Lucas

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When the haunted season comes to Antler Wood, no fox kit is safe!!!

The haunted season is creeping up to Antler Wood. Inside a den, seven fox kits are listening to a goosebump-causing story….. one that they will never forget…

There are two foxes, one named Uly, and another named Mia. These two fox kit find each other, in the middle of danger. They start helping each other. Will they survive???

Read to find out the chilling adventure of these fox kits!

-Sooa cho

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great spooky read for kids and young adults
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021

A crazy adventure with unexpected twists turns and connections. Spooky for sure with good intense moments as well as warm moments.

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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020

The Newbery Award medal and I have a strained relationship. When I was in elementary school, the badge was a sign of “this is probably a pretty good book.” Then, starting with The Planet of Junior Brown, the Newbery gilt lost my trust with a spate of depressing, weird-but-not-in-a-good-way books exploring “realistic” themes of mental-health issues, family breakdown, abuse, etc., etc., ad nauseam. Nope, I didn’t need more trauma and sadness in my life, even as a sixth-grader. So I went on to Katherine Kurtz, Robert Heinlein (the “juvenile” stories) and Andre Norton. Since then, I’ve occasionally dipped back into the medaled shelf, with variable success.
Scary Stories for Young Foxes earned glowing reviews, and seemed like a good bet, in a watered-down Watership Down kind of way. It wasn’t a good bet--but it wasn’t as bad as some servings of Newbery have been. The main problem for me was its immersion in horror-story (lack of) logic. Instead of recognizable animal behavior, a realistic setting, and a sequence of events that made internal sense, Mr. Heidicker went all-in on the Spielbergian “whatever makes this scarier, let’s do that.” Even the physical setting wasn’t clear--in the same environment, we have peaches, centipedes, alligators, blizzards, and a bloodthirsty Beatrix Potter (who spent her life in England, where alligators do not, as a rule, infest small swamps). The action of the story includes equally unnatural elements: Snipping a bit of a fox’s fur lets her understand human speech. Rabies can drive a fox mad an instant after an infected bite, and kill a kit a few minutes later, but also last for months and bleach a fox’s fur and scent into blank whiteness. A dog fox’s territory-marking scent can stupefy and pacify two vixens so much that they seem to be drugged--but lasts only as long as is convenient for the story. And the primary villain is not only a psychopath, charming and savage by whim, but virtually unkillable, returning from the “dead” again and again, a veritable vulpine Terminator. And how long is all this taking? Months? Years? Those weird elements would make more sense if the whole story incorporated dream- or fairy-tale logic, or if there were more frequent magical-realist touches that built up an internally consistent world. Those elements bothered me so much that I couldn’t settle in and enjoy the story/ies.

There were good things about the book. The two protagonists, Mia and Uly, are appealing and have distinct voices, and while Uly’s transformation from scaredy fox to confident hero is abrupt, it was nice to see that version of him. The stores are scary, but not too much so for the intended audience. The writing is crisp, clear, and very well done. I’m almost tempted to try another of Mr. Heidicker’s books, one without that treacherous Newbery embossing…

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019

I am currently nearly finished reading this to my two boys, nine and five. I have loved foxes since I was a teen, and they have inherited that passion. It is extremely well written, with lots of true fox 'facts' woven into the story. It really isn’t scary, my kindergarten goes peacefully off to sleep each night after listening to a few chapters. There is death, there is natural animal brutality (the life of a fox is harsh), and there is love - parent, sibling, and mate. But unless your child is extremely sensitive (can't manage a Disney movie), they will be just fine. Lovely artwork on some pages, and I love the contrasting color pages for each part. It helps my younger son differentiate between the story and storytelling times.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019

I expected to like this book. I collect ghost stories and loved the premise of what would make a scary story for a young fox, so I was really looking forward to it.
And then I read it, and I'm afraid I'm going to be gushy because--Oh My.

I loved the book so much. It is a collection of short stories, but they're stories that get caught up in the narration of a bigger tale, turning the lovely bits of fiction into a beautiful, scary, heartbreaking, and--ultimately--hopeful novel.

Scary Stories for Young Foxes is now on my favorites list. It's one of those rare few that catch something in you and stay forever.

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2019

I've given a copy of the book to several kids and their unified response was that they loved the book. Interestingly enough none of them engaged in any kind of critique or philosophical discussion - something that is more often engaged in by adults. From that I can only infer that they were not injured or shocked by what they read.
Perhaps children are taking in stride what adults fear in terms of stress or anxiety. Since this book was intended for young readers perhaps this will teach adults that children are very capable of reading Scary Stories for Young Foxes and understand that the world is not the 'cookies and cream' world that is often portrayed in books and the media.

Adults that I shared the book said that book was a page turner, thus my recommendation to children of all ages.

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020

I love this book and I think it is great. It is appropriate for kids and adults alike!
Rating:
pitcures 8/10
I liked the pitcures they where really good. It was a good style of pitcures too.

storyline 10/10
I LOVED the story it is great!

writing 8/10
The writing was pretty good too. I think it is told in 1st person? I could be wrong on that.

thrill 10/10
this book is a thrilling adventure! lots of ups and downs, and it glues you to the book you just can't put it down!!!

character personality 9/10
The character personality is pretty good. If you took a sentence that Uly (the main character) said. and take away his name. you could tell it was Uly saying the sentence.

That is 45/50
Simplified to 4.5/5
Rounded to 5/5
Congradulations!!!!!! You FIVE out of FIVE stars!!!!

Sorry for typos, typing on kindle.

This is a GREAT book, I DEFINITELY recommend this book to you. Especially if you like foxes.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021

I bought this on a whim, thinking it would be a fun October read aloud for the whole family. Yeah, no. My husband read two chapters to the kids and it's 11:17 p.m. and my 7-year-old kid won't sleep. True, this is a middle grade, aimed at kids 8-12, but everybody knows that kids read up, not down! The title indicates that it's appropriate for young kits--or kids. I will have to finish reading the book, but I'm upset that it seems to be needlessly horrific. I felt compelled to write this review to warn other parents... this isn't a cute read. Your kids might be traumatized. You have been warned!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Love the book but not the reward

Reviewed in Germany on September 5, 2021

Theres nothing to say about the story itself.
I love it! Its horrible for young foxes but not too horrible for humans.
I loved the drawings!
But since the book won the honor reward its horrible to buy.
I needed about 1 hour to extremely carefully peel off the reward Sticker which destorys the beautiful cover Art.
I HATE things like this.

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable read for kids and adults alike!

Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2019

There are a couple of things I will note beyond the fact that this is an excellent story, which drove me to read on well into the night. The first is that the care the author took in writing this is wildly apparent. I can almost imagine him creeping about the woods in an effort to understand exactly how a fox kit might feel, limping along on three legs, and then deliberating on how to translate that into a foxish lexicon.
And, secondly, this is a brave story, in that it really does go old-school in terms of the content—more Poe. It’s not for weak hearted kits. And that’s what will likely make it a classic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Scary and exciting!

Reviewed in Australia on November 9, 2021

My 8 yr old son and I have been reading this book at bedtime. Excellent, gripping story about two fox cubs and their adventures. Wonderful imagery, exciting storyline. A must for young readers but might be too scary for tiny tots.

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Scary Stories for Young Foxes (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, 1)

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This book is about a boy who loves basketball. But he always misses free throws. He gets really angry he practices as much as he can but it doesn't get better. One day he sees someone throw backwards. He decides to practice throwing backwards. Can the boy make his free throws?

I recommend this book because I think it is good for basketball players that is also having a hard time

-Joonsuh

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Marcus is the high scorer and best rebounder on his basketball team, but he has one weakness: free throws.

So when he misses four free throws at the end of an important game and his team loses, he turns to Mr. Dunn, the school custodian, who has just the trick to help Marcus get back on top: the "granny shot." Mr. Dunn shares with Marcus how former NBA star Rick Barry used this unorthodox way of shooting foul shots.

Despite his success in practice, Marcus refuses to use the "granny shot" in an actual game. It looks ridiculous! But when he finds himself on the foul line again at a crucial time in an important game, will he be able to overcome his pride and score for his team?

Another fast-paced story about conquering weaknesses and vanity to become your best. In the afterword, learn more about real-life NBA player Rick Barry and his infamous "granny shot."

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On the Line (Fred Bowen Sports Story Series)

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room

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Violet, Klaus and Sunny go to live with their real relative named who they call uncle Monty. He is a reptile lover who has a room just for reptiles. When the Baudelaire children finally start to feel safe with him someone evil pays them a visit and does something horrid.

I recommend this book because it keeps you scared and nervous and it is scary but interesting, it makes you think while you read, it is a great book. (Amelle)

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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Reptile Room the book cover

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The Reptile Room

Spine Color

Burgundy (US)
Lime Green (UK)

Border

Nine White, Black, and Red Snakes

Beginning Image

Uncle Monty's house on Lousy Lane is shown.

Final Image

The reptiles get taken away; a man's shirt reads 'Lachrymose Leeches'.

The Reptile Room is the second book in A Series of Unfortunate Events, written by Lemony Snicket ( Daniel Handler) and illustrated by Brett Helquist. It was published on December 3, 1999, by HarperCollins.

It was partly adapted into a film, which was adapted into a video game.

The book was later adapted into the TV series produced by Netflix as the third and fourth episodes of season 1.

In this book, the Baudelaires are sent to live with a herpetologist who studies snakes.

Dear Reader,

If you have picked up this book with the hope of finding a simple and cheery tale, I'm afraid you have picked up the wrong book altogether. The story may seem cheery at first, when the Baudelaire children spend time in the company of some interesting reptiles and a giddy uncle, but don't be fooled. If you know anything at all about the unlucky Baudelaire children, you already know that even pleasant events lead down the same road to misery.

In fact, within the pages you now hold in your hands, the three siblings endure a car accident, a terrible odor, a deadly serpent, a long knife, a large brass reading lamp, and the reappearance of a person they'd hoped never to see again.

I am bound to record these tragic events, but you are free to put this book back on the shelf and seek something lighter.

With all due respect,

Lemony Snicket

After being taken away from their horrible guardian Count Olaf, the three Baudelaire children are taken by Mr. Poe to their new guardian, Dr. Montgomery Montgomery, who lives on Lousy Lane, in an area that smells like horseradish. According to Mr. Poe, Dr. Montgomery is the Baudelaire's " late father's cousin's wife's brother". Dr. Montgomery, or "Uncle Monty" as he prefers to be called, is a short, chubby man with a round red face. He invites the children in for coconut cream cake (or in Sunny's case, a carrot). He is much of a more friendly man rather than Count Olaf and gives the children free rein in the house. Each of the children can have their own room. Monty tells the children that they will be going on an expedition to Peru, once his new assistant, Stephano, arrives. He says that his old assistant, Gustav, had suddenly and unexpectedly resigned.

The children are fascinated by the many snakes in the Reptile Room, a giant hall in which Monty's reptile collection is stored. They meet The Incredibly Deadly Viper, which Monty has only recently discovered. The snake's name is a misnomer since it is harmless; Monty intends to use it to play a practical joke on the Herpetologist Society in revenge for them ridiculing his name, Montgomery Montgomery. The three children are each given jobs in the Reptile Room: Violet is given the job of inventing traps for new snakes found in Peru, Klaus is told to read books on snakes to help advise Uncle Monty and Sunny's job is to bite ropes into usable pieces. She also befriends the Incredibly Deadly Viper. When Stephano arrives, the children realize that he is Count Olaf in disguise. They try to warn Monty, but Stephano foils these attempts. They are forced to have dinner with Stephano, who rubs his knife against Violet's knee under the table.

Eventually, Monty does realize Stephano is not who he says he is, however he believes Stephano to be an spy sent to steal the Incredibly Deadly Viper. Monty explains this all to the astonished orphans and tears Stephano's ticket to Peru up, saying that Stephano will not be going on the trip with them. Stephano threatens the children privately later, hinting at a plot he has for them when they reach Peru. They tell him that Monty won't let him go with them and Stephano becomes furious. Later that evening, everyone goes to see a movie called Zombies in the Snow(It is revealed that the movie had a message written in Sebald Code, and it warns Uncle Monty about Stephano being a foe, and says that there is a certain survivor of a fire in a giant snowman where the film takes place. However, neither the Baudelaires or Uncle Monty get this message, as they never learned Sebald Code. It is unknown is Stephano got the message, and chose to stay quiet). On the way home, Uncle Monty tries to talk to the children, but they don't reply.

On the day they are to leave for Peru, they discover Monty's dead body in the Reptile Room. He has two tiny puncture holes under his left eye, and Stephano claims that he has been bitten by a snake. Stephano still intends to take the children to Peru where he will more easily find a way to get his hands on their fortune. However, as they are leaving the estate, Stephano's car crashes into that of Mr. Poe. They return to the house, where Poe and Stephano discuss what to do with the children. The Baudelaires try to prove that it was Stephano who killed Monty. During this time, Stephano calls in a doctor named Dr. O. Lucafont to do an autopsy on Monty where he claims that the Incredibly Deadly Viper killed him.

Meanwhile, the children realize that they'll need evidence to expose Stephano's scheme. Klaus and Sunny stage a diversion in which the Incredibly Deadly Viper pretends to attack Sunny to allow Violet time to find and open Stephano's suitcase. Violet does so and finds a syringe and an empty glass vial labeled the venom of the Mamba du Mal, while Klaus reads up on a book about how the Mamba du Mal is poisonous and chokes its victims to death as well, and that if it truly killed Monty, he would have a "tenebrous hue", not pale skin.

The Baudelaires show their evidence to Mr. Poe. Curious, Mr. Poe rubs away the powder on Stephano's ankle to reveal the eye tattoo, proving to no one's surprise but Mr. Poe's that Stephano was Olaf. In addition, Sunny also removes Dr. Lucafont's fake hands revealing that he is the Hook-Handed Man. Both Count Olaf and the Hook-handed Man get away.

Soon, the Baudelaires will be assigned to yet another guardian. They watch as Monty's reptile collection is taken away by Bruce. They watch as the car containing the Incredibly Deadly Viper drives off into the night, and they hope to have a more fortunate guardian soon.

In the last picture of The Reptile Room, Bruce and his partners are seen loading Dr. Montgomery's reptiles into a van. One of the men is wearing a shirt that reads Lachrymose Leeches on the back, a hint to the next book.

To My Kind Editor,

I am writing to you from the shores of Lake Lachrymose, where I am examining the remains of Aunt Josephine's house in order to completely understand everything that happened when the Baudelaire orphans found themselves here.

Please go to the Café Kafka at 4 p.m. next Wednesday and order a pot of jasmine tea from the tallest waiter on duty. Unless my enemies have succeeded, he will bring you a large envelope instead. Inside the envelope, you will find my description of these horrific events, entitles THE WIDE WINDOW, as well as a sketch of Curdled Cave, a small bag of shattered glass, and the menu from the Anxious Clown restaurant. There will also be a test tube containing one (1) Lachrymose Leech, so that Mr. Helquist can draw an accurate illustration. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should this test tube be opened.

Remember, you are my last hope that the tales of the Baudelaire orphans can finally be told to the general public.

With all due respect,

Lemony Snicket

Major Characters:

Minor Characters:

Add insult to injury: a phrase which here means "forcing somebody to do an unpleasant task when they're already very upset"

Admonished: a word which here means "reprimanded Klaus even though he was interrupting for a very good reason"

Alcove: "a very, very small nook just perfect for sitting and reading."

Bambini: Italian for children

Brummagen: a fancy word for "fake"

Clouded Over:"took on a slightly gloomy look as Uncle Monty thought about his bad luck"

Crude: the word "crude" here means "roughly made at the last minute" rather than "rude of ill-mannered

Come clean: a phrase which here means "admit that he is really Count Olaf and up to no good"

Come to Fruition: a phrase which here means "the Baudelaires were finally to learn of it."

Constant surveillance: a phrase which here means, "kept watching them so they couldn't possibly talk to Uncle Monty alone and reveal that he was really Count Olaf,"

Dramatic irony: when a person makes a harmless remark, and someone else who heard it knows something that makes the remark a different, and usually unpleasant meaning.

Dumbly: the word dumbly here means "without speaking," rather than "in a stupid way"

Entertaining: "thinking" rather than "singing or dancing or putting on skits"

Generic: "when one is unable to think of anything else to say"

Giddy: dizzy and excited

Hash this out: a phrase which here means "talk about something a length until we completely understand it."

Hue: colour

Flourish: "a sweeping gesture, often used to show off"

Hackneyed: "used by so, so many writers that by the time Lemony Snicket uses it, it is a tiresome cliche."

Herpetology: the study of snakes

In conjunction: together

Insipid: not worth reading to someone

Inquisitive: Full of questions

Meanwhile back at the ranch: a phrase used to link what is going on in one part of the story to what is going on in another part of the story, and it has nothing to do with cows or with horses or with any people who work in rural areas where ranches are, or even with ranch dressing, which is creamy and put on salads.

Misnomer: "a very wrong name"

Needle in a haystack: It is very difficult, experts have told us, to find a needle in a haystack, which is why "needle in a haystack has become a rather hackneyed phrase meaning "something that is difficult to find."

Nemesis: a word which here means, "the worst enemy you could imagine."

Oblivious: "not aware that Stephano was really Count Olaf and thus being in a great deal of danger".

-ology: Whenever a word has ology, it means the study of something.

Out of earshot: a word which here means "close enough to hear him"

Perpetuate his deception: a phrase which here means "lie, lie, lie."

Preempt: "It means that I think Stephano is going to steal my snake," Uncle Monty said "and present it to the Herpetological Society."

Retrieve: "take away"

Ridicule: to tease

Ruffians: horrible people

Segue: "let the conversation veer off"

Strangulatory: having to do with strangling

Suspicious: "If someone is suspicious, it means they're not sure"

Take the Cake: a phrase which here means that more horrible things have happened to them than just about anybody

Tenebrous: dark

Transpired: a word which here means "happened and made everybody sad."

Inner sanctum: A phrase which here means "filthy room in which evil plans are devised"

Unblemished: without tattoos.

Vainglorious: a word which here means "braggy"

Vanity: "Count Olaf thinking he's the most incredible person who ever lived"

Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography reveals that Zombies in the Snow was encrypted with Sebald Code. This is confirmed in the TV series.

In the new paperback version of the series, The Reptile Room; or, Murder!, there is a circular stamp on Stephano's suitcase that has the V.F.D. insignia with a pupil drawn in the D.

Main article: References and allusions in Lemony Snicket's works

Dr. Montgomery Montgomery may be a reference to Monty Python, a British comedy group. The children call him uncle "Monty" and him being a herpetological scientist that specializes in snakes may refer to "Python", a type of snake.

Dr. Montgomery Montgomery's name is also reminiscent of Humbert Humbert, the main character in Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel .

One of the snakes in Dr. Montgomery's collection, the Virginian Wolfsnake, takes the name of novelist Virginia Woolf. Uncle Monty warns the Baudelaire children never to allow the snake near a typewriter.

Both the name of the boat to Peru, the and the name Count Olaf takes, "Stephano", are allusions to William Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Sunny's Allusions

When planning how to prove that Stephano murdered Uncle Monty, Sunny is asked to watch the door and bite anyone that tries to enter the Reptile Room. Sunny replies, "Ackroid!," which probably meant something like "Roger!", a reference to Agatha Christie's 1926 novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

The Reptile Room has a 3.97/5 on Goodreads.com.[1]

"Someone important disguised as a taxi driver passes unnoticed." that could be referring to one of the Snicket Siblings.

This was later incorporated into the Netflix's adaption with the all Snicket Siblings driving the Taxi. Jacques Season 1 through Season 2, Kit Season 2 through late Season 3 and finally Lemony in The Penultimate Peril: Part One and The Penultimate Peril: Part Two.

In the book series it was only implied to be Lemony himself who was the mysterious taxi driver.

Lemony Snicket makes it clear with a lot of "ever"s that unless you are Violet, you should probably not mess around with electrical devices because you could die.

Several editions of The Reptile Room have been published. Some of these include foreign editions or re-prints such as: The Reptile Room (US), The Reptile Room (UK), The Reptile Room (UK Paperback), The Reptile Room; or, Murder! and Le Laboratoire Aux Serpents.

The Reptile Room (UK) was released on May 26, 2003 by Egmont Books, Ltd. It features a black cover, different fonts and a lime-green spine. Brett Helquist's illustration also differs slightly. On each of the UK versions, between the coloured spine and the black cover there are narrow images depicting a reference to each books content. The Reptile Room features two entwined snakes. This is repeated on the back cover.

The Reptile Room (UK Paperback)

This is a paperback version of The Reptile Room released in the UK by Egmont Books in 2010. It has Lemony Snicket written on the top with A Series of Unfortunate Events written below it in an eye shape.

The Reptile Room; or, Murder!

The Reptile Room; or, Murder! is a paperback re-release of The Reptile Room, designed to mimic Victorian penny dreadfuls. It was released on May 8, 2007, by HarperCollins. The book features a new full-color cover, seven new illustrations, and the second part of a serial supplement entitled The Cornucopian Cavalcade, which includes the second part of a 13-part comic by Michael Kupperman entitled The Spoily Brats, an advice column written by Lemony Snicket, and the second part of a story by Stephen Leacock entitled Q: A Psychic Pstory of the Psupernatural, along with other novelty additions.

Le Laboratoire Aux Serpents

Le Laboratoire Aux Serpents is the French edition of The Reptile Room, published by Nathan Poche. It is almost completely black with a white snake.

Was released on March 28th, 2024. It got illustrated by Emily Gravett.

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This book has many facts that might seem silly but they are all very true

I truly recommend this book. Jack.E

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Set during World War II, ten-year-old Ada had never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too embarrassed by Ada's twisted foot to let her go outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him.

I recommend this book because not only did I learn about a different aspect of the war and what happened to a lot of children but the story line was so interesting and intense- a great read! Ms. Mathews

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Brian rides an airplane with a pilot but suddenly something really bad happens so the plane crashes into a body of water. Brian luckily survived. Brian needs to use his survival skills to survive before someone rescues him.

I recommend this book because there is an amazing lesson and when I first read the book I wanted to read again and again. -Ewan