books about: simons (immortals caldecott holocaust)

books about: simons

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239 reviews
Judith McNaught

Simon & Schuster Ltd, 1992

One Of The Best...
I have a read a lot of books, and yet Paradise is still among one of my favorites. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book!! It is full of so many different emotions, that you don't know whether to cry, laugh, be angry, be happy, because it is full of ALL of those!! I highly recommend this book and trust me, you will not want to put this book down!!

The Code Book

254 reviews
Simon Singh

Fourth Estate, 2000

Cryptography 101
As always Simon Singn takes the reader on a fantastic trip through History. Filled with entertaining stories, puzzles and heroic events, the author skillfully covers the history of secret writing. If you liked his coverage of Fermat's Enigma then you will definitely enjoy this book. The prose is capturing, deep enough to fascinate technical readers and light enough to just entertain the casual ...

Truman

278 reviews

Simon & Schuster, 2004

wonderful sense of American history
I have read most of McCullough's books, and so I knew that after reading this I would understand Harry S. Truman more deeply than I ever had. What I didn't know what was that I would learn so much about 20th century American history. McCullough is a great story-teller. His use of historical details to recreate the man and the times is magnificent. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

Lucky Man: A Memoir

212 reviews

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2008

A thought-provoking intimate account
I was amazed at what an excellent writer Michael J. Fox is -- his story was candidly written with insightful accounts of his incredible journey. I was also impressed that the proceeds from the book all go to research for a cure for Parkinson's disease. Way to go, Michael!

Lonesome Dove

383 reviews
Larry McMurtry

Simon & Schuster, 1985

I don't remember the last book I enjoyed this much
I need the book-equivalent of methadone to wean myself off the the genius that is Lonesome Dove.

Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, Book 1)

576 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Simon Pulse, 2005

Modern Classic for Young Adult Fantasy Readers
A tale of growing up and acceptance with a strong female lead who shows, without being ultra feminist, that girls can accomplish anything that boys can.

Wild Magic (Immortals)

271 reviews
Tamora Pierce

Simon Pulse, 2005

Wonderful Story
I read this before I read the other series (Song of the Lioness)so I really had no background info on the setting. The plot is intriguing and the details back it worthwhile.

The House of the Scorpion

299 reviews
Nancy Farmer

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2008

Amazing book for even the most conservative readers
This book is simply amazing--fluidly well told, with none of the typical "coming of age" tawdry sexualization, no offensive language, just an interesting take on contemporary issues. The realistic characters and well-paced story make this book worthy of all the awards it garnered. Buy your kid this book--then read it yourself!

The Dark Is Rising Sequence: Silver on the Tree; The Grey King; Greenwitch; The Dark Is Rising; and Over Sea, ...

203 reviews
Susan Cooper

Simon Pulse, 1993

Wonderful, wonderful series
This series is my son's absolute FAVORITE. He's 8 and I recently decided to introduce him to the books, and he ate them up. He said he likes how the bad people aren't always perfect, and he likes the way the Drew siblings work together in OVER SEA, UNDER STONE and again in GREENWICH and SILVER ON THE TREE. I'm pretty sure that he didn't understand all the symbolism in THE DARK IS RISING, though ...

Rocket Boys (The Coalwood Series #1)

534 reviews
Homer Hickam

Simon & Schuster Audio, 1998

Amazing True Story
Homer Hickam grew up in a rural isolated mountain town but went on to win the National Science Fair. This book is his story and how he was successful. I bought 24 copies of this book to inspire my advanced 6th grade Reading class. They loved the book. In our discussions they mentioned never giving up. Homer and his friends kept trying until they had success. Thank you for sharing your ...

When Pride Still Mattered

141 reviews

Simon & Schuster, 2004

A very engrossing read
I picked up this book after hearing a strong recommendation. I knew next to nothing about Vince Lombardi, other than that he was an excellent football coach. Very glad I bought the book as this was a particularly engrossing biography. The author was very thorough in his research and traces Lombardi's life in detail for his full nearly 60 years. He provides a lot of detail on Lombardi's ...

The Going to Bed Book (Boynton)

165 reviews
Sandra Boynton

Little Simon, 2004

Great
A wonderful book with great illustrations, and the brushing teeth of course is a bonus, anything to get a child to do so is always welcome. A good bedtime story.

The Making of the Atomic Bomb

158 reviews
Richard Rhodes

Simon & Schuster, 1995

Outstanding Book
Myself not being a scientist there were parts of this book that were hard to understand theoretically speaking, but the historical story the book brings forth is hard not to understand. Between the people making blind discoveries to educated guesses to scientific brilliance it's all here. Leading up to the climatic climax. This book is long and could be hard to read at times but the important ...

Moo Baa La La La

142 reviews

Little Simon, 1982

Love this book!
Our 9 month old loved it when he was just 6 months. I think that just about says how wonderful this book is. And the ending gives a perfect cue for the little ones to voice their opinion!

Soul Wisdom: Practical Treasures to Transform Your Life (Soul Power 1)

150 reviews
Zhi Gang Sha

Simon & Schuster Audio, 2008

In synch with your soul
This book gives all of us a detailed discovery tour of the vast potentials of our souls. Dr. Sha offers an efficient approach to the many abilities of our souls waiting to be envoked by divine powers that are within and around us. Soul Wisdom is filled with love and compassion beyond words. It is an invitation to explore the fascinating pool of creativity which is in all of us. Read it, listen to ...

Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilc

161 reviews
Jim Norton

Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2007

Hilarious reading....
From the cover....to the content throughout....had me laughing so hard I could hardly catch my breath.

Remember Me

135 reviews
Pike

Simon Pulse, 1989

No "The Last Vampire", but still amazing!
First let me say that this book, in my opinion, is a 4 1/2 stars. This is by no means Christopher Pike's best book, which would be "The Last Vampire", no doubt. Christopher Pike has an incredible talent and precision for details. I love the way he can make the smallest of detail into a major part of the plot, an excellent technique... especially in a murder mystery. This book had everything in ...

I Have Lived a Thousand Years: Growing Up in the Holocaust

162 reviews
Livia Bitton-Jackson

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1997

A First Holocaust Book for the Teen Reader
"I Have Lived A Thousand Years" is a personal and gut-wrenching story of how a 13-year old girl survived the German Holocaust in the death camp of Auschwitz. The book is fairly short with short chapters. It is obviously written for adolescent readers, but can certainly be appreciated by adults as well. This is a very good first book for teens to learn about the Holocaust. It is written in the ...

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type (Caldecott Honor Book)

198 reviews
Doreen Cronin

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2000

Perfect for Preschoolers
Absolutely for preschoolers. My son loved this book almost as much as I did. Everything about this book was adorable- the silliness, the electric blankets, and the diving board. He and I couldn't stop laughing. The reader (most likely the adult) will love how often the neutral party isn't neutral at all. I'm an animal lover, so this book will always have a soft spot in my heart.

How to survive the loss of a love: 58 things to do when there is nothing to be done

143 reviews
Melba Colgrove

distributed by Simon & Schuster, 1976

First Aid!!
If you experience an end to a relationship....the loss --- it leaves one vulnerable, raw....and this book, written by 3 authors: doctor, poet, counseler....will give instant First Aid!! Amazing! Such a Blessing!! And it is such a small paperback! You just may find yourself carrying it around with you! Jotting down sentences on post-it notes and leaving them around the house to uplift you... ...