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I am always impressed by authors who can cover decades of a person's life in one novel, and do it well. I Moloka'i, Brennert does just that. And, in doing so shows the reader a little-known part of Hawaiian-U.S. history. Or, at least a part that I knew little about... and I was inspired to do further reading on the topic. The novel's protagonist, Rachel Kalama, is amazing, and completely believable.
I zipped through this book and enjoyed every page. It was great seeing all those Greek myths and characters I learned about in middle school reworked and updated in this well-plotted adventure. I can't wait to read the next in the series!
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This is a fabulous collection of original fables with great messages/morals. My middle school students love it, and every adult I've recommended it to has found a favorite story inside. I'm a fan of "The Hippopotamus Dances."
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Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
Carly, January 1, 2011
I am always impressed by authors who can cover decades of a person's life in one novel, and do it well. I Moloka'i, Brennert does just that. And, in doing so shows the reader a little-known part of Hawaiian-U.S. history. Or, at least a part that I knew little about... and I was inspired to do further reading on the topic. The novel's protagonist, Rachel Kalama, is amazing, and completely believable.The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One by Rick Riordan
Carly, June 27, 2009
I zipped through this book and enjoyed every page. It was great seeing all those Greek myths and characters I learned about in middle school reworked and updated in this well-plotted adventure. I can't wait to read the next in the series!(9 of 16 readers found this comment helpful)
Fables by Arnold Lobel
carly, January 25, 2009
This is a fabulous collection of original fables with great messages/morals. My middle school students love it, and every adult I've recommended it to has found a favorite story inside. I'm a fan of "The Hippopotamus Dances."(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)