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The Boys From Brooklyn: The Great Robbery. Salvatore Tomasi. 148 pages. Ages 10-14. Your son won't be able to put down this entertaining story of eight boys getting themselves into all sorts of predicaments. It's the summer of 1974. Nicky and his friends are typical young teenage boys growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y. The summertime living is easy and filled with fun, laughs and drama: Stickball. Johnny on the Pony. The fireworks. Terror in the train yard. Fights. Yes, the summertime living is easy until Tommy dares the boys to do something risky. Something that can screw them up for the rest of their lives. Themes such as friendship, competing, father-son relations, mom’s guiding hand, ratting on your friends, and “doing the right thing” unfold in a real life and boy-friendly style. Your son will connect with Nicky, Frankie, Abe, Rob, Tommy, Zach, Victor and Jimmy. He might even learn an important lesson about peer pressure, but don’t tell him! In Stock. $12.95 This book is supplied with a separate set of questions, answers and explanations.
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Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. 195 pages. Ages 9-12 This is one of the more popular books for boys. An engrossing story, that appeals to boys’ sense of adventure. Thirteen year old Brian Robeson must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, until he can find help. The pilot of the two seater plane taking him to see his Dad dies of a heart attack. Brian manages to crash land the plane. Equipped with a hatchet that his mom gave him, Brian uses his wits to survive. The descriptions of the wilderness, and Brian’s adventures, are vivid and well told.
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Something Upstairs, by Avi. Ages 9-12, 116 pages.
This is a good ghost story that will keep your son turning the pages. It contains elements of the supernatural, time travel, and history. Twelve year old Kenny and his family have moved into a very old house in Providence, Rhode Island. The ghost of a young slave, Caleb, appears before Kenny. Caleb explains that he had been murdered in cold blood, almost two hundred years ago! He implores Kenny to help him solve the mystery of his murder. Kenny and Caleb travel back in time, to relive the days leading up to Caleb’s murder. This story is engrossing, suspenseful, and an easy read. Twists and turns will keep your son wanting to read more.
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Snow Treasure, Marie McSwigan, Ages 9-12. 208 pages. Twelve year old Peter Lundstrom is a typical boy who enjoys sledding down the mountains of Norway with his friends. It is 1940, WW II has started, and the German army has invaded Norway. Peter’s Father and Uncle are afraid that the German Nazis will steal millions of dollars of gold from Norway, and use the money to wreck more evil on Europe. They devise a daring and risky plan to smuggle the gold out of Norway, right under the Nazis’ noses! There’s only one catch- Peter and his friends must do it! Your son will enjoy this story. It is an easy read, suspenseful and very interesting.
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How to Eat Fried Worms, Thomas Rockwell, 128 pages. Ages 7-10. Ten year old Billy must eat 15 worms in 15 days! The ultimate gross-out! Or he loses a fifty dollar bet, and the ability to buy a cool mini-bike. Boys will love this story. It is entertaining and gross, perfect for young boys! Who knew there were so many ways to prepare and cook worms? Or what they taste like? In addition to the gross out parts, the book does a great job of describing the rivalry between two groups of friends. Boys will enjoy and connect to this story.
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #1. Darren Shan, 272 pages. Ages 9-12.
The first in a series of twelve books. If your son likes horror and the supernatural, he will be entertained by this series. Darren and his best friend, Steve, secretly attend a freak show. They witness horrifying acts by the Snake-boy and the Wolf-man. Both Darren and Steve make decisions that night that will alter their lives forever. This first book, and entire series is fast paced, and an easy read. Your son should enjoy these books from beginning to end.
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #2: The Vampire's Assistant. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #3: Tunnels of Blood. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #4: Vampire Mountain. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #5: Trials of Death. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #6: The Vampire Prince. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #7: Hunters of the Dusk. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #8: Allies of the Night. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #9: Killers of the Dawn. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #10: The Lake of Souls. In stock. $9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #11: Lord of the Shadows. In stock. 9.95
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Cirque du Freak, A Living Nightmare, Book #12: Sons of Destiny. In stock. $9.95
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