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I gave this book to my tweener daughter to review. At the beginning she said it was quite interesting. But, as she progressed further, she said it was hard to follow and became very boring. Although she finishes almost all books, this one she didn't... Here it is in her words:

The book Nation is about the history of the U.S, basically. It makes reference toward "The Old World" in the first chapter and from then on talks about "The New World" up until present times.

When I first started reading Nation I thought that it might be worthwhile reading. After 2 more chapters I decided it was boring. While the topic was interesting, the narrative of the book is completely dull and I believe whoever wrote this book had rocks in their head at the time.

By the 4th chapter in the book I put it down and decided I would rather sit in the corner eating strawberry pop tarts instead of wasting my time entirely by reading this book.

Keep in mind though this is only my opinion ,and am only suggesting this book is boring, if you like dully narrated books where the author probably had rocks in his head when he wrote it than be my guest to read it.

Terry Pratchett's approach to children's writing is surprisingly accessible considering it's sophistication... my ten-year-old daughter enjoyed this book as much as I did, placing it firmly in the ranks of classics such as "The Little White Horse" and "The Golden Compass". It tackles fairly heavy subject matter without being overwhelming for the younger reader, and at the end of the book I closed it with a sigh and wished it wasn't over. My daughter has already reread it once, and we are both hoping for more children's books from Mr. Pratchett.

This Terry Pratchett novel is not a Discworld book, but it could have been. Those readers familiar with Pratchett know his formula, and most of it is on display here--the intelligent-but-naive heroes, the quirky supporting characters, the two dimensional bad guys who get theirs in the end, etc. All it's lacking are the Discworld trappings, which it instead trades for Victorian England trappings (they fit the book's themes better). It's light and funny and reads quickly.

I especially enjoyed the thematic elements of this book. Pratchett has long flirted with ideas of atheism, rationality, and science in his books, and they really come to the fore in this novel. While I think a little bit of his message is forced--this is clearly a book with some agenda in mind--I didn't mind it. It's a worthy message regardless.

Most readers will know Terry Pratchett from his Discworld series. This book is in its own setting on an island that has been ravaged by a tidal wave. The writing is excellent and the story is well paced. The wit and humor of the Discworld series is toned down a bit for this book. Overall it was very enjoyable, although it might be a little intense for younger readers.

Returning home from an end-of-boyhood ritual on an isolated island, young Mau encounters a giant wave. When he finally reaches his home, he discovers it's been devastated by the wave. He's the only survivor of his nation, which had existed on this mountainous island for centuries. Although alone, Mau isn't the only survivor of the wave. The surge dumped deep in the forest a ship, which carried safely as it turned out, a very important passenger. In this finest of Pratchett's tales for "young adults", he weaves into the story important concepts along with fine entertainment. The mix works well, in ways only Terry Pratchett can conceive. This book will outlast many other contemporary efforts that fail to incorporate the depths of thinking Pratchett can achieve.

How do you rebuild a "nation" from but one survivor? The wave that destroyed so many communities left a tithe of survivors from other islands. In small groups, they begin to accumulate on Mau's island, forcing him - at thirteen years - to become the new "chief". He has already coped with the job of burying his relatives and other members of his nation. Even that propitiating task doesn't seem to quell the demands of The Grandfathers who visit him in dreams and visions. They express unfulfilled needs which he cannot comprehend. One of the refugees Mau must deal with is a Ataba, a priest who had trained on Mau's island. Ataba knows about the gods - and the white god anchors - which are to be kept nearby and bring good luck to the people of the Nation. This idea eludes Mau who wants to know which god brought the Great Wave and why he should be thankful for it.

Another of the wave's spared tithes is "Daphne", the sole survivor of the shipwreck. She's an Unbaked One from a distant land, daughter of one of the "trousermen". Pale skin and pants were known only by rumour in Mau's Nation prior to the wave. "Daphne", who has listened to Prof Aggasize's lectures and shaken hands with Mr Darwin, is rather a special person. She's in line to ascend the throne - but only after the deaths of 139 people, including of course, her father. In the Nation, "Daphne" finds a new life - she delivers babies, amputates limbs, kills a man . . . not what she'd been "trained" to do by her Gran. Above all, she must learn about Mau, his Nation and The Grandfathers residing somewhere in Mau's mind. A considerable challenge for a girl of but thirteen.

There aren't sufficient words of praise for this book. Pratchett builds his characters with his practiced finesse, keeping the tensions of their interacting lives taut but flexible enough for negotiation. After all, these two children begin their lives together without a word of communication. More seriously, however, Pratchett has those "children" begin thinking in ways that even close adults fail to grasp. "Daphne's" confrontation with her father at the conclusion is rich with implications - even for today. Mau, beset with the responsibility of keeping the refugee community in order, ascends to the role of chief, making him the builder of a new Nation, almost by accident. Can such an endeavour actually succeed? In many ways this is one of the most subversive works of fiction for "young adults" available. It portrays not only a world that is other than the one we live in now, but offers a means to achieve it. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]

I loved all the Maximum Ride books. This one was a little contrived, more of a lesson on global warming with a short, wierd battle at the end. It is a credit to Patterson that he has developed such great characters, that I still loved to read about them.

The book was to be delivered between 7/30 and 8/15. It is now 8/27 and I have not received the book. I have written to the seller on 8/25 and have not recieved a response. It guess it helps to read the reviews BEFORE you purchase from a seller. I never would have used this seller if I read the reviews. My son needs to read the book BEFORE school starts (which is 9/4) so I guess that is not going to happen. I thought I would get it in time for vacation and he could read it while on vacation. Oh well I am now going to request my money back!!

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This is the fourth book in the unbelievable Maximum Ride triligy. You might find this book quite different from its prequel. This book is mostly based on the good vs. evil side of the story. Most of the flock now know almost everything about themselves. Now its only about staying alive, and ofcourse, saving the world. I would recommend this book to all age groups from kids to adults. Still I recommend to read the first three books of the series first.

Let me start off by saying I am not a huge critic. I enjoy most books I pick up and loved the other Maximum Ride books. This book however was simply a waste of my time. I am just going to try to forget it exists. After creating a wonderful group of characters the author betrays them in this dry, disjointed, and preachy novel. If James Patterson wanted to save the environment he would have saved the paper this book is written on and not published it at all. Frankly, I am a little angry that this made it through the publisher at all. Many children were looking forward to this book and I am sure they were let down. Stop reading at the previous book or you will be dissapointed. Even though it was short I could barely make it through. Horrible Horrible horrible.

I loved the first three books of the series, though I did think the whole "adults ruin everything" and also the "corporations are evil" thing was unnecessary.I'm a 14 year old girl who reads a LOT. I had heard that this book was preachy beforehand and thought it probably wasn't that bad. Boy, was I wrong! Global warming IS real, but there's nothing we humans can do about it! We didn't create it, and we can't stop it. Anyway...

The plot of the book was a little random, but I would've liked it so much more if Mr. Patterson had simply left out the green eco-junk. I think most of it could've been taken directly out of Al Gore's mouth (and halfway through it started to think Gore DID write it!)
If you're a parent who wants to let their kid read this book, I recommend talking to them about the "global warming" situation either before or after they read it. Because they're sure going to get a truck load of it with The Final Warning. I can only hope the fifth one will be better.

This book was very interesting and informative. Kept my attention through the whole book

The Alchemyst caught my eye when I was at the library. I remembered the character of Nicholas Flamel from the Harry Potter books and was intrigued. The imagery was great, and the plot kept moving. Though the characters weren't the most detailed in the world, the story was compelling. There would be 5 stars if I didn't think he was trying so hard to be like the Harry Potter books....

This was an exciting and interesting read. This story marries an adventure story with interesting and believable characters with mythologicl figures. This could be labeled clssic good versus bad story, but I feel it is more exciting than that. The characters are confronted with situations which require working together as a team. I look forward to reading the other volumes in this series. I hope that you will enjoy this book as much as I did.

This book is amazing. I bought this book and I couldn't put it down. There is magic and Greek mythology. It grabs you and you constantly wonder what will happen next. The characters Josh and Sophie are easily relatable and are normal teenagers until they were at the wrong place at the wrong time. There is alot of action but it isn't action all the time and there is actually a real story and plot that is easy to keep up with. I highly recomend this book to kids who like Harry Potter or the Percy Jackson series or even for kids who disliked these series.

I always skim reviews from Amazon before deciding to read a book so I was immensely disappointed when I started reading this book. First of all, the immortal Nicholas Flamel doesn't seem like he lived for hundreds of years. He seems painfully helpless and the way he talks does not convince me that he's someone who's lived for a very, very long time. And the two siblings, Sophie and what's-his-name, don't show any personality. They're annoyingly bland and bicker at each other for immature reasons. I wanted to give this book a chance because it received such glowing reviews from people but I had to stop at about 200 pages. So, if you do not want to ask yourself "Why am I reading this?" while reading a book, don't read this.

I'm a Sookie Stackhouse and Rachel Morgan fan who is always looking for other series. I read book one in this series and gave it a 4. I bought book 2, just to kill time and was totally drawn in by it. I am now putting book 3 on my wishlist. I am not a "magic" fan, but enjoyed the interplay between Kate with her magic, and the knight in shining armor who is the alpha of the shapeshifter pack.

No sophomore slump here! Ilona Andrews follows--and tops--her debut novel with an excellent sequel, _Magic Burns_.

We get some more world-building. Andrews explains, in a way that flows smoothly with the story and doesn't feel like an infodump, the theory as to why the magic and tech have gone wonky in the first place. We also learn about magic flares, which occur roughly every seven years. During these upsurges in magic, powerful and dangerous summonings can be done. As _Magic Burns_ begins, a magic flare has kicked in and Kate finds herself entangled in the mystery of a witch coven who disappeared after getting in over their heads.

Kate is growing as a character as this series progresses. In Magic Burns, she lets a few more people into her heart, and I don't just mean romantically (though the romantic tension between her and Curran is just enough to be lots of fun without dominating the story). We also learn a few more tantalizing hints about Kate's parentage and about the powers she keeps under wraps.

The mystery/supernatural plot is more layered than that of _Magic Bites_, and better executed. Andrews continues to root her plots in a diverse range of mythology and folklore rather than sticking to the current urban fantasy trends. This time, everything's more complicated, because the good guys and bad guys are less clearly delineated, and Kate has to navigate a minefield of other people's competing agendas. The pace is fast, and there are no "Huh?" moments like the one I had in _Magic Bites_.

Andrews has also toned down the gore. There's still plenty of violence, but if you thought there were a few too many explicit descriptions of cannibalism and rape in _Magic Bites_, you'll probably like _Magic Burns_ better.

_Magic Burns_ just earned Andrews a place on my very short "snap up on sight" list. She's one of the most original voices currently writing in the urban fantasy subgenre, and I can't wait to see what she does next.

This is one of those rare books that you just can't put down after you start reading it. I can't wait for the nezt in the series!

Be warned: Magic Burns is a dark story with graphic monsters and battle scenes mixed in with the humor and shapeshifters. In this second book, the banter is even better and the characters and the setting given additional details. Again, this isn't erotica or a romance, but a urban fantasy book with a few wonderful alpha-male characters to drool over while you cheer for Kate. Highly recommended!

Futuristic Atlanta: magic wreaks havoc in the city and citizens, human and supernatural alike, prepare for the dreaded phenomena when magic and technology refuse to co-exist and continually fight for dominance. It is a world where you wake up each day not knowing if you'll be able to start your car due to the magic fluctuation or, for those who possess magical powers, your spells will fail when the technology is up and running. It's all part of the citizens' daily life except every seven years, the magical waves intensify and all the complexities associated with it culminates into a build-up called a flare. As all hell breaks loose in Atlanta, greater forces like gods and goddesses battle it out for supremacy. And death to anyone who stands in their way...

Once again, our Kate Daniels is knee deep in supernatural drama as she finds herself helping the local Pack retrieve some stolen maps. As Kate goes map-hunting, she comes face to face with the impertinent culprit who takes delight in confounding her and the local Alpha, Curran. More obstacles are thrown her way when she unexpectedly becomes a babysitter to a young girl whose missing mother may be the key to unravelling the chaos surrounding her. And with two powerful gods vying for the chance to step into the human realm, Kate may be out of her depth. Tough as this mercenary is, she knows that she needs all the help she can get even if that means going to the very man who gives her the chills... in a good and (mostly) bad way.

MAGIC BURNS is a tautly written action thriller filled with supernatural creatures galore! The author conveys the intricacies of this alternate universe with drama and flair. Magic leaps off every page and characters come to life. I thought Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, Book 1) was an excellent read, but this book totally exceeded my expectations. Ilona Andrews' world is utterly bewitching, captivating the reader right from the start. Kate's character is continuously evolving; the same goes for the secondary characters. Every individual has their place in Andrews' magical world. No secondary character is wasted, everybody is given an opportunity to react and interact and prove their purpose. Indeed, the author has given us such intriguing characters leaving you hanging on to see what she has in store for them.

A word of caution though that the violence and mayhem in this book equates to splatter horror. It is graphic and horrific and Andrews doesn't gloss over the details. If you don't mind these, then I guarantee that this is a great reading experience that packs a terrific punch.

A fun read, but I liked Jack Campbell's Dauntless series quite a bit more. I disagree, in particular, with the lead review that praises the tone of the book. I found the tone uneven and often discordant. I also found the premise unpersuasive -- that a technologically advanced space army needs the "consciousness" of elderly people to fill out its ranks. But the book was worth it, if only for an excellent joke about the Chicago Cubs.

How often do you come across a book that you simply cannot put down? Well, you've found one with John Scalzi's book Old Man's War. And don't think this is only for sci-fi fans, 'cause it's not!! This book is one battle after another told from the soldier's point-of-view. I think you knew that by the title, but what you may not have known is that the elderly are recruited to solve the problems posed to humanity. But this being the protaganists second chance at life, he is forced to make the most of it. The writing is top-notched, the characters, well-developed, and the plot, enthralling.

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Scalzi's ideas are fresh and intriguing and I very much enjoyed this book. It is not often that a Sci-Fi writer produces the kind of originality you'll find here. Tragically, it lacks some fit and finish--otherwise it could have been one of the all-time greats. The story meanders without any real goal or sense of purpose, making it feel empty at times. The concept of a story arc is lost on Scalzi as well, who writes this very much like a travelogue. The end is consequently unfulfilling, have a rather rushed and anti-climactic effect. That said, this is still an excellent book which I would recommend to any fan of the genre.

I thought that overall book was a fairly entertaining read that kept me busy for a few days: a solid 3.5-star book. The reason I hedged toward 3 instead of 4 was because I felt the ending was a little weak, and the premise was highly implausible (even within the book's fictional boundaries created by the author).

Pick it up if you're a SciFi buff looking for a quick, fun, light read, but don't be expecting anything really deep or complicated.

It isn't going to change the world, or probably enlighten anyone, but this is a great piece of military sci-fi. This is a sort of modern Starship Troopers and the plot closely parallels it from enlistment, to boot camp, to a milk run on a low-tech planet, to humans getting hit, to the human offensive.

The first half of the book is like bottled lightning. Ideas come fast and furious and you can't stop reading. Scalzi's universe provokes the so rare sense of wonder in the reader as they experience the rejuvenation of the soldiers and the giddy joy of having incredibly gifted physical prowess tempered by the danger of a war in which most will die before their 10 year enlistment is up.

The second half slows and is weakened a bit in my opinion by a particularly maudlin plot involving the ghost brigades. The ghost brigades themselves are another wonderful idea the relationship plot detracted from the story for me. I found both the coincidence of the meeting and the follow up to be unlikely.

One plus is that the aliens are truly alien. So different that in some cases there can be no realistic understanding between the two races, though to be fair there are characters with dissenting opinions on whether the human race can negotiate with these other races which range from understandable and allied, to 100% alien and enemy to totally inscrutable with a motivation above and beyond conquest but interested in the spiritual growth of other races.

The climax speeds back up to the fast pace of the beginning and resolves the plot threads, mostly, in a more than satisfactory fashion. This is a really wonderful universe that has been created with room for many more stories. I will definitely be seeking out Scalzi's other titles.

This book focused on one plot line, rather than the usual 3. I had to practically skip the whole first disk of the book. It was more like the fairy series in that regard. I am not a romance novel person. I like the plot to move and lots of character development. I felt like she was thinking about something else when she wrote this, but had a deadline to meet. Not up to the usual par for Anita, still entertaining.

Basic plot is that Anita goes with Jason to meet his family because his father is dying of cancer. She is playing his girlfriend because one of her boyfriends talked her into it. OK, well that really isn't the plot, the real plot is her just having sex with Jason and whoever else pops in - and annoying everyone she comes into contact with.

I have to say this was a step (albeit a baby step) closer to what the series used to be. Most of the time you watch characters grow in a series, however in this one they all seem to be regressing to high school... or at least high school in some twisted porn. Anyway, on the off chance that the series ever does rebound, there is some info you may want. However, I would by no means recommend buying. You are by far better off if you just check it out from the library.

I can't believe there's an audience out there that reads this stuff. Poorly written. I MEAN VERY, VERY, POORLY WRITTEN. The publishing house for this book must not go for quality work. If this author can get published, anyone can.

One of the worst books that I have read in a long time. I was a big fan of her early books and gave up on the series a few books ago. Lacking anything better to read I picked this one up and found it to be the worst one yet. Marmee wasn't scary because all she did was give Anita an excuse to screw more men and the other bad guys didn't enter the story until nearly the end. In other words very little action.

I have never read this series for the sex, I enjoyed the action. It was nice to see a strong female character. Anita is no longer strong, just sex starved.

I'm surprised that I am giving this book 3 stars because there are so many 1 starred reviews. But there are parts of this book that I enjoyed.

I think the most enjoyable part for me was the fact that one of my favorite and one of the earlier characters of the series, Jason was present throughout the book. I for one have gotten tired of all the new men. I can't even remember their species or their names anymore. I thought the chapters with Richard were pretty good. I am not a fan who is pro Richard or pro Jean Claude. I like them both and I like Micah too. I really enjoy the interaction between Anita and Richard in this book. Also a quip Richard made,(bottom of page 239) was for me very funny.

What didn't I like about the book? At the beginning of the book Jason was a little too cry babyish and that they jumped right into a sex scene that I thought a little raunchy. I was uncomfortable with what happened during Anita's 2 day blackout. Also I do not like all the affects to Anita and friends from Belle Mort and now Marmee Noir that have been happening in the books since Narcissus. With the ARDEUR there is no reason for the author not to try any erotic idea that she finds in her "adult closet".

As has become my habit since I.D. I borrowed this book and will continue to do so. Why keep reading them? Because I do love and wish to keep up with the characters from books 1 - 10. And I'm hoping that LKH will stop writing erotica. One can always hope!

It is pretty clear by this point that Drew Karphyshyn is in fact a very talented writer.

What I found I enjoyed most about this book was the character development. I began the book expecting sci-fi action (and I got that) but I was suprised by the extent to which I cared about the characters and their paths. I was especially touched by the portrayal of the girl at the center of the story, Gillian.

I would recommend most definitely.

The first Mass Effect game is pretty awesome. Apparently, BioWare is planning to make a second Mass Effect game and this novel, like the first one, is a precursor for the second game. Ascension has familiar characters from the first novel. Many of you will remember Kahlee Sanders from the first novel. She makes a return in Ascension as a scientist helping gifted children tune their biotic capabilities. Without spoiling much, the story gets quite interesting. You read about how Kahlee and her companions get on board the Quarian colony ship. I always wonder about Quarians and their colony of ships and this book sort of explains it and I'm pretty sure it sounds like the second game will expand on this concept. Overall good book and fun to read. Definitely worth the 8 dollars, in my opinion.

Mass Effect: Ascension is a book purely for Mass Effect fans. If you have no idea what Mass Effect is, don't bother even considering to buy this books. The story develops pretty slow and really is not all that exciting especially the first dozen chapters. But the book was intended to advance the Mass Effect plot from the months after the ending of Mass Effect (the game) and it does a pretty good job at that. It introduces a new race, The Collectors, and gives more information on the human terrorist group Cerberous. So it's not a must read for ME fans but if you have a lot of time it's not a waste.

Mass Effect: Ascension takes place after the end of Commander Shepard's adventure in the game. And it appropriately expands upon the Mass Effect universe introducing new locations while giving more background to what followers of series may already know.

Reading Mass Effect: Revelation or playing the game isn't necessary to enjoy this book. The story can stand by its self but not being familiar with the rest of series before reading it could mean missing a few references and misinterpreting a couple of events in the story.

The biggest difference between Ascension and Revelation is that in this book it feels like Karpyshyn has refined the style of writing he first used in Revelation. The characters are far more fleshed out and defined in terms of both behaviors and attitude. Locations are better described visually, including the population of the locations,and even action sequences are easier to follow.

If you are a fan of the Mass Effect series or like a good Sci-Fi space opera you will enjoy this book.

It has been a while since I read the first book so it took me a while to remember the back story and get the names/history straightened out. By that time, I was well into the story and enjoying it. And then it ended. Too soon and right when the momentum was really picking up. It is still a great read and I just wish that the story had gone further. Hopefully the next book will pick up where this left off and start pulling the story together between the two books.

Well, it is a good story (David Weber doesn't write poor ones) but it is a small bite of what I assume will be a long, involved plot spread over many more books. By contrst, the most recent Honor Harrington novel had much more content. If you like Weber's stuff in general, you'll like this one. Just be prepared for the literery equivalent of a BLT rather than a four-course dinner.

I am a David Weber fan, especially of his Honor Harrington series, and throughly enjoyed the first novel of this new series (even if he ripped off some ideas from his earlier novels).

Unfortunately, this book, while a fun read, is sloppy in places, especially with a revelation that was not set up in any way, the consquences of which was treated quite glibly.

I would suggest waiting for the paperback.

Almost as good as the first book, Off Armaggeddon Reef.

This is not the beginning of the End, but it is the end of the Beginning.
WC

David Weber's latest volume concerning Safehold is another good read. Compelling story lines are continued and he sets the stage for books later on in the series. I'd rate this one higher, but this book spends a lot of time setting up events that will occur later on. Nonetheless a good book to read - especially if you are a fan of his writing.

By Schism Rent Asunder is a fine second book in this trilogy. Weber's character development continues to be excellent. I enjoy so many of the characters, including the "bad" ones. I anxiously await the next book.

This is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. I never heard of it growing up, and my parents were diligent in providing us with the classics. Even today most of the customers in my bookstore don't know it exists. This is a crime, because it belongs right up there with Alice in Wonderland and The Wind in the Willows. It's a fantasy about a bored little boy who gets into a magic car and goes through the phantom tollbooth into a land of adventure. He must rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason to restore order to the kingdom. It is chock full of extremely clever puns, because in this world things are really taken literally. You can eat your own words, visit the Island of Conclusions (which can only be reached by jumping to it) and so many more that I won't spoil it by telling you about them. I often found myself laughing out loud. Sure, it's considered a children's book and kids love it, but don't let that put you off if you're an adult. It's timeless, and everyone can enjoy it. A friend who's a librarian recommended it to me, and I'll be forever grateful!

"Can you help me?"
"Help you! You must help yourself," the dog replied, carefully winding himself with his left hind leg. "I suppose you know why you got stuck."
"I guess I just wasn't thinking," said Milo.
"PRECISELY," shouted the dog as his alarm went off again. "Now you know what you must do."
"I'm afraid I don't," admitted Milo, feeling quite stupid.
"Well," continued the watchdog impatiently, "since you got here by not thinking, it seems reasonable to expect that, in order to get out, you must start thinking."

At first, I simply enjoyed it as a kid.

Later on, as a teen, I looked for it when I was...bored.

Now, I have this book on my shelf, waiting for me (and my nephew, when he's old enough). Except that I find its characters always popping up in the back of my mind.

Those of you that didn't enjoy it: it's okay. Still, the whole point of the book is less about the "incorrect" math problems, lousy puns and nonsensical turns of phrase...and more about seeing life with new eyes.

In any case, come back to it again later.

As time grew on, Jules Feiffer's drawings seemed too sketchy; but when perusing these reviews, I realized that this was the point. For someone who enjoys seeing books as "brain movies" (like me), the last thing I want is a reading book with rich illustrations. (For that, I'll read a comic book.) Just simple, basic illustrations: boy, dog w/watch body, the Trivium. These are sketches. We, the readers, get to cast the kid actor; create the character design based LOOSELY on the story art.(Animation fan, too).

I'll probably read it later tonight.

Reviewed by my 5th grade daughter:

I had to read this book for a fifth grade project. Every day we read a little bit more, and every day when I came home, I told my Mom how much fun I was having reading it and what a great book it was. So, at the next book fair our school had, I bought the book for our whole family.

The book was hilarious and was just way interesting.

A very very good book. In the book, everything is basically literal. For example, the dog, shown on the front cover, named Tock, is a literal "watch dog". A very funny part is where the main characters, Milo and Tock, are in Dictionopolis and they meet the King of Dictionopolis' cabinet. When the Earl (from the Cabinet) said something was "as easy as falling off a log" he actually fell off a log himself. I think that if he had said "easy as pie", a pie would have splatted in his face. Ptbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb!!
I think it's also very funny when all three, Milo, Tock, and the Humbug, who Milo and Tock met in Dictionopolis, "jumped to Conclusions", literally. They landed on the island named Conclusions, which was about a mile offshore. They had to swim all the way back through the Sea of Knowledge. This book made me laugh a lot. I read it more than once and I recommend it for children from Third Grade to High School.