Vastralaya

Evan Shively (Perseus271)

Edgar Colt

Vitor Miguel

Prisma Soulstorm

Serena

Jordan

Bruna Guedes

Husain Kothari

FRNK

Uendi Prifti

Abdul Hasib

This epic work of the imagination has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide since it was first published more than a decade ago. Its special story within a story is an irresistible invitation for readers to become part of the book itself. And now this modern classic and bibliophile's dream is available in hardcover again.The story begins with a lonely boy named Bastian and the strange book that draws him into the beautiful but doomed world of Fantastica. Only a human can save this enchanted place by giving its ruler, the Childlike Empress, a new name. But the journey to her tower leads through lands of dragons, giants, monsters, and magic and once Bastian begins his quest, he may never return. As he is drawn deeper into Fantastica, he must find the courage to face unspeakable foes and the mysteries of his own heart. Readers, too, can travel to the wondrous, unforgettable world of Fantastica if they will just turn the page...--front flap

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!In his acclaimed and #1 bestselling middle-grade comic debut, Children's Choice Award Author of the Year James Patterson has never been more hilarious--or heartwarming. Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: With his best friend Leonardo the Silent awarding him points, Rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive Code of Conduct. Chewing gum in class--5,000 points! Running in the hallway--10,000 points! Pulling the fire alarm--50,000 points! But when Rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding.James Patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more!

This fully illustrated, totally wacky handbook is about an everyman who is afraid of everything! Dr. Noel Zone, the greatest (and only) dangerologist in the world, is ready to teach readers how to avoid danger at all costs--from sneaky snakes posing as toothbrushes, to sharks hiding in toilets, to robots disguised as kindly grandmas. After all, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE, and we need to be prepared!With art on every page, this hilarious and truly creative handbook will have readers laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish.

The characters in this book are stereotypical and flat--you've got the fat kid who seems like he will be a bigger secondary character but then disappears halfway through the story. Then there's the tomboy girl best friend that doesn't really do anything. I never bonded with the main character, and felt like he was just a puppet of the author, not a real person. Let's face it, we read books to escape not to follow a lifeless boy whose decisions make no sense. The ending doesn't add up, and we are never given the main character's thought process, so it just leaves you feeling like, "What the heck?" For such a short book, it kind of drags on.It could almost be enjoyable except that every time you get interested in the plot, the author decides to throw a cheesy joke in. He also uses a couple characters at random points throughout the book to expound upon the horrors of Christianity--one character is a priest that Horowitz treats with a negative bias that completely breaks the narration. Then there is the teacher's soliloquy about how Christmas was never a Christian holiday and still isn't. They just don't fit with the book or the narration. It's like the author had a point to drive home and his treatment of it is awkward and lopsided.

Lacee JarnaginEnglish-3 My review is over the book "Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism" by Georgia Byng. This book shares a story of a misunderstood, awkward orphan child, who discovers she possesses amazing "powers" and creates an incredible life for herself using a book of hypnotism. This book is about an orphan young named Molly Moon hates living in Hardwick House. Every day she is 'bullied' by Miss Adderstone, the owner of the orphanage, who makes Molly's life miserable. Her best and only friend Rocky has just been adopted and is moving to New York City and she finds her life near unbearable. But one day, when Molly stumbles upon a mysterious old book on hypnotism, her world is suddenly turned upside down. She discovers that with this book, she has the amazing power to make people do things. There's nothing Molly believes she can't do now, and starts her works on becoming a New York City Broadway superstar. What Molly doesn't know, is that a stranger is following her with different plans of his own. This book to me is more than just a funny story about an orphan who learns how to hypnotize people. It turns into a moral children's story about exploitation, character, and learning to care for people. Molly is one of those characters you hope never gets hurt, and you hope she gets her revenge because she is constantly being picked on by her peers in the orphanage. I found myself very connected to the characters, but felt like the plot was rushed into and too unbelievable, even coming from a book about a little girl mastering hypnotism. In conclusion, I can say "Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism" is one of the only books that had kept my attention long enough to finish it. I enjoyed it a lot and I recommend everyone to read it. While reading this book, you could learn a few important life lessons that will surely come in handy.

George and Annie explore the galaxy in this cosmic adventure from Stephen Hawking and Lucy Hawking, complete with essays from Professor Hawking about the latest in space travel.George is heartbroken when he learns that his friend Annie and her father are moving to the US. Eric has a new job working for the space program, looking for signs of life in the Universe. Eric leaves George with a gift—a book called The User’s Guide to the Universe. But Annie and Eric haven’t been gone for very long when Annie believes that she is being contacted by aliens, who have a terrible warning for her. George joins her in the US to help her with her quest—and before he knows it, he, Annie, Cosmos, and Annie’s annoying cousin Emmett have been swept up in a cosmic treasure hunt, spanning the whole galaxy and beyond.  Lucy Hawking's own experiences in zero-gravity flight and interviews with astronauts at Cape Kennedy and the Johnson Space Center lend the book a sense of realism and excitement that is sure to fire up imaginations. The book includes essays written by Professor Hawking and his colleagues, in which they provide the latest thoughts on space travel.

The Stunning Science of Everything is a nonfiction book written by Nick Arnold and illustrated by Tony De Saulles. It is most likely intended for children ages 7-11.Summary: Accompanied by goofy cartoons and filled with disgusting details, this book covers many different scientific topics including bugs, dinosaurs, weather, and the beginning and end of the universe.Evaluation: I rated this book 4 stars because it is a very informative book that puts otherwise confusing scientific concepts into simple explanations. The language used is informal and easy to understand for children who might be bored by typical science classes and textbooks. A large part of this book’s appeal is its colorful and crazy illustrations, many of them in comic form. These illustrations take up a significant amount of each page and might serve as diagrams, examples, or simply jokes pertaining to the information on each page. Elementary and middle schoolers would like this book because of its irreverent and gross sense of humor. When working with children, this book could be used in addition to a regular science textbook or lecture to show students that learning science doesn’t have to be boring (and it can be full of disgusting facts!).

Adoro este género de livros da Cultura e História Horrível e o seu humor muito próprio!Além de serem simultaneamente educativos e divertidos, contam-nos factos e incidentes que geralmente não chegam aos manuais ou às salas de aula, tornando estes nomes aborrecidos sem rosto em humanos com os quais nos podemos relacionar. Deste modo, a própria matéria se torna mais fácil de relembrar.(view spoiler)[\
  Lodovico Ferrari decifrou as equações quárticas. Poderias, pois, pensar que era um homenzinho tímido com um bigode ralo, que tinha o hábito de ir às compras com a sua tia.Errado! Lodovico bebia, jogava, praguejava e lutava, e acabou por morrer envenenado pela própria irmã.As últimas palavras de Lodovico: Bem me pareceu que a *!30*30 da massa tinha um gosto esquisito.\
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