books by Delacorte Books for Young Readers     books:       The Alchemyst: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel65 reviews Michael Scott Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 Enthralling fantasy based on history, mythology and folklore I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy based on myth and legend. The story involves present-day 15-year-old boy-and-girl twins, Josh and Sophie, who suddenly find out that they are the only ones who can save the world as we know it; Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel (familiar to those of you who've read "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone"); Dr. John Dee, the chief ...             A Great and Terrible Beauty (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy)299 reviews Libba Bray Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2005 A fantastic enthralling read If you liked the Twilight series, the Vampire Academy, etc., you'll love this series as well. Beautifully written words that are wrapped in magic, myth, and promises, Libba Bray leads you to another world entirely. It has romance, epic-ish adventures in other worlds, and enough magic to please everyone. Definitely read it. Once you start through the first few chapters, you won't be able ...             Hattie Big Sky (Readers Circle)34 reviews Kirby Larson Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2007 Hattie Big Sky For upper elementary school children who are studying American history this gives a vivid picture of what Montana was like for homesteaders. The story is captivating yet eye opening. It is easy to forget the attitudes of early settlers toward Germans during WWI. The vocaulary is good, some new words, yet not too many.             The Sweet Far Thing (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy)120 reviews Libba Bray Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2007 Imaginative, wonderful conclusion I enjoyed the final installment of the Gemma Doyle trilogy very much. I didn't mind the length at all, I savored every minute of it. Gemma has definitely become one of my favorite literary heroines; her independent spirit and desire to do things differently was refreshing during a time when women weren't often taught to have a voice. The Sweet Far Thing, like its predecessors, was once again ...             D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths142 reviews Ingri D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1992 A Timeless Classic I bought this for my godsons (5 and 7) based on my own fond memories of this work. I remembered the wonderful drawings and the vividly told stories from Greek Mythology and was happy to have passed this along to another generation. Some of the stories require a bit of editing when used as bedtime storytelling ("Why did he marry his sister?"). I plan on getting the Norse Myths collection for ...             Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)132 reviews Ann Brashares Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 Loved it! Let me just start out saying that I loved this book! It exposed human nature and thought unlike a lot of books I have read. I can relate to a lot of their thoughts and insecurities, and this comforted me. Also, it was full of surprises--a few predictable ones, but a few not so predictable. I was sad from the beginning that Win (Carmen's love interest in the 3rd one) was not in this ...             Sisterhood 4-book boxed set2 reviews Ann Brashares Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 Great Books The Sisterhood of the traveling pants series is a great read for girls. I didn't want the books to end. I felt like I knew each of the girls. Young adults and teen girls will love these books.             Rebel Angels (The Gemma Doyle Trilogy)117 reviews Libba Bray Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006 Impressive I enjoyed this book. It was a bit longer than I expected (550 pages seems like a lot for a young adult read); however, the writing was simple and easy to follow, so it didn't become tedious. The plot was very nicely designed. I enjoyed the first book as well, but this one was even better. This book is a worthy addition to the Gemma Doyle saga.             Gathering Blue278 reviews Lois Lowry Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006 Blue.... Lois Lowry provides a little look into a fantasy world. No special powers, luckily, but it is an imaginary land with imaginary people. They could exist though, people could be like that... As the book opens our special girl is somewhat even luck to be alive.. Usually when a child is born with a disfigurement they are sent out to die, but Kira, now a teenager was luckily spared. The words ...             The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel32 reviews Michael Scott Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 The Magician I thought the book was very entertaining. Look forward to reading the next one.             The Giver38 reviews Lois Lowry Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006 The Giver, An Amazing Book! The Giver by Lois Lowry Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everything was perfect? What if there was no violence and no hatred? Imagine a world devoid of color and only minor differences exist. Imagine being able to take a pill that solves all of your problems. For the normal person, this type of world seems to be non-existent. There is no way in our world, which is ...             The Face on the Milk Carton584 reviews Caroline B. Cooney Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1996 My Thoughts When i first saw this book it was from my friend. I got it out of the library and started to read it. It was amazing. That Janie could go through all of this and still not go crazy.(even though she sorta did.) Reeve is an amazing charecter and i think Cooney really brought out the teenagers life with friends family and a love life. An amazing book and I can't wait to read the others.             The Incredible Journey79 reviews Sheila Burnford Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1997 It really is an incredible journey In the Incredible Journey by Shelia Burnford 3 animals go on a dangerous current owner (John Longbridge) is not clear but they somehow know their former owner is coming back. Three animals venture from their own home off to their old home and encounter many dangers along the way. Not long after they leave they meet a bear who starts scratching and swiping at Bodger the bull terrier. Then a ...             Messenger (Readers Circle)103 reviews Lois Lowry Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006 The Ideal home changes Identified as the "Companion": to Newbery-winning "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue", I picked up Messenger with high expectations. The other two were terrific, stunning in their own ways. I wasn't disappointed. Lowry's created world in which the three villages of the three stories exist is clever and well developed. To this adult reader, although it's never stated, it seems these villages rise ...             Small Steps (Readers Circle)100 reviews Louis Sachar Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2008 Great Author Lois Sachar is a wonderful author, for children and adults alike. Interesting stories, life lessons, etc.             Blood and Chocolate310 reviews Annette Curtis Klause Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2007 Engaging Werewolf Fiction I agree very much with E.R.'s review of this book- it is a wonderful story with a very engaging plot. I disagree with it being banned, especially when in comparison to today's television programming, but I'll leave it at that. If you don't mind a book containing what I believe is on par with today's teenage community, then I suggest reading this book. I myself have always liked vampires ...             Nate the Great17 reviews Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2002 Wonderfully Funny! I never did read any Nate the Great growing up...and what a shame. It's amazing that Sharmat can do so very much in terms of story and humor with so few words. It's great for beginner readers and uproariously funny as a read aloud story (especially if you can do the P.I. voice-over effect). This initial installment (I believe there are over 20 in this series) finds Nate the Great on hire for his ...             Bud, Not Buddy459 reviews Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2001 Bud, Not Buddy My 3rd grade class really enjoyed listening to this story. The adventures of Bud, while many times being funny, touch my students and help them to see what another 8 year old in a past era had to endure. Great story line.             The Worlds of Lois Lowry 3 Copy Boxed Set (The Giver, Gathering Blue, The Messenger)13 reviews Lois Lowry Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006 The Worlds of Lois Lowry All I can say is: READ THESE BOOKS - you will not be able to put them down. They capture your heart and mind, and, what a wonderful time you will have reading Lowis Lowry. You dont have to be a child to read these books, I am not a child and I throughly enjoyed these books.             Where the Red Fern Grows1208 reviews Wilson Rawls Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1996 Wonderful story for adults and children of all ages I have just finished this book. Wilson Rawls has written a timeless classic that will entertain and delight readers of all ages. I wish I had read this story earlier. 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