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Summary: Is the migrum really real?
Review: This book is not a really great book it has a lot of moral but the story needs more structure. I did this book for a book project and it is one of the most neutralized books I have read it includes some major points that are good and bad.
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Summary: OH PUH-LEEZE!
Review: this book stinks on ice. No offense of corse. This is not one of NB's best books. I read ten pages and then i knew the ending. A boy goes on top of a volcano to find a monster. it turns out the monster is, well i won't give the ending away. Stick to your Harry Potters and Artimis Fowl. I really advise you not to by this book. Please don't. I am not sure if you will but if you do buy it, it will be in the garbage can in two days or less
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Summary: Clinging to Superstition
Review: Young Egan is traveling by chandler's cart to the distant village of Instep, to enjoy their annual fair, where he will
stay with relatives. (The setting is deliberately vague as to country and date.) But the guests and tourists expect much more than a delightful day in the country with special foods, games and craft booths. They want mist, rain and a big storm as a lugubrious prelude to the audible terror who dwells at the top
of a mound called Kneeknock Rise. (We assume that the people are so traumatized by the wizard that their knees together in fear.) It's not just the knees of children that knock on stormy nights, either, for the local adults place various charms to ward off the malevolent skulker who might come too close to their comfy homes. Obviously no child or adult has ever dared to confront the monster in his lair; both men and dogs have disappeared forever as a result of their temerity in approaching
the sacred mound in the Mammoth Mountains. Taunted by his snobby cousin, Ada, Egan determines to prove himself brave--albeit foolhardy. He boldly marches up the hill during a storm, to call out the monster and settle this business once and for all. Then would the Insteppers be relieved--released from their probably false bondage of fear! And wouldn't his Uncles and Aunt
be proud of him? Why, he could actually save the entire village, with any luck! Little did the naive boy realize that not everyone would appreciate his courage, for legends and superstitous values may have their place in society. Besides, what if the monster slays Him, instead of the other way around? An old dog offers poor protection for the big showdown. Is it better to be a wise fool or a foolish wise man? This is a quick, fun read for kids 10-15.
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Summary: Clinging to Superstition
Review: Young Egan is traveling by chandler's cart to the distant village of Instep, to enjoy their annual fair, where he will
stay with relatives. (The setting is deliberately vague as to country and date.) But the guests and tourists expect much more than a delightful day in the country with special foods, games and craft booths. They want mist, rain and a big storm as a lugubrious prelude to the audible terror who dwells at the top
of a mound called Kneeknock Rise. (We assume that the people are so traumatized by the wizard that their knees together in fear.) It's not just the knees of children that knock on stormy nights, either, for the local adults place various charms to ward off the malevolent skulker who might come too close to their comfy homes. Obviously no child or adult has ever dared to confront the monster in his lair; both men and dogs have disappeared forever as a result of their temerity in approaching
the sacred mound in the Mammoth Mountains. Taunted by his snobby cousin, Ada, Egan determines to prove himself brave--albeit foolhardy. He boldly marches up the hill during a storm, to call out the monster and settle this business once and for all. Then would the Insteppers be relieved--released from their probably false bondage of fear! And wouldn't his Uncles and Aunt
be proud of him? Why, he could actually save the entire village, with any luck! Little did the naive boy realize that not everyone would appreciate his courage, for legends and superstitous values may have their place in society. Besides, what if the monster slays Him, instead of the other way around? An old dog offers poor protection for the big showdown. Is it better to be a wise fool or a foolish wise man? This is a quick, fun read for kids 10-15.
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