Awesome author for kids ages 9+
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I LOVED all these books (and more) by Walter Farley growing up.  I got these for my granddaughter!
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I just wish that we had as many great children's book writers, like Brandon Mull, in my childhood as there are today.  I read books that I then give to my nearly eight-year-old son.  Since I'm 41, you can see that this book, and the entire series so far (heck, ALL his series so far!) is a delight to readers regardless of age.  Brandon Mull is simply on top of his game, and just keeps getting better with each book he writes.  Highly recommended.
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My oldest son dislikes to read, at least until he read this book. I dearly hope this author writes more children's books, we'll buy them all. There are, in my opinion, not enough books written to serve the age range from 9-12. There are plenty of picture books and plenty of young adult books, but very little fiction that adequately bridges them. This one does it. It's a wonderful mystery story that can be enjoyed by either gender. It's also very current. My boys especially liked reading a story where the kids in it discussed their Playstation 3s and Harry Potter books. As much as I love Judy Blume and Beverly Clearly as a kid, my children struggled to relate to stories from a few generations ago. For my boys there is an even bigger struggle to relate, since many of the books in the 9-12 age range seem to be written from the female POV.  It may seem silly to us fuddy duddies, but this latest generation needs something to interest them enough to pull them from the internet/TV/video games. This book does that and I really can't recommend it enough.
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I now have the whole series of 9 books - I bought them for my 13 year-old, but also for ME!  Good clean reading adventures for kids - a pleasant surprise!  One of the best series for kids that I have read.
3151398
My kids LOVE this series.  All of them ages 9 to 20 have read it as have I. Very well done and entertaining. Purchased this set so that we wouldn't have to keep paying late fees at the library.
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Wow, this is an awesome read. I completely agree with the age group it suggests, 8 and up. My son just turned 8 this summer and I gifted this book to him. It is a great transition from the books with all pictures and little words to a chapter book like they will be moving into the following school year. There were just enough pictures to hold his attention. All the pictures had great detail and description too. He loves the mystery and twists and turns. It was a less scary version of goosebumps books just as it says. Great read!!
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My daughter is in love with Wimpy Kid books.  They are perfect for ages 8-12 and are age appropriate.  They are fun adventures to follow along with and it's refreshing for her to read something that does not include mature content.  Highly recommend this series!
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LOVED this book. I loved the way the author tied history, architecture, NYC facts, poetry, and even how to live fully into a mystery for upper elementary kids. As a parent I am sure I wouldn't give that much freedom to 6, 9, and 12 year olds but when I was a kid I loved to read about a detective family (The Happy Hollisters) who solved mysteries and had much more freedom than my mom gave me. I read it for NC Elementary Battle of the Book - to write questions - and was so impressed I read it out loud to my husband on a trip to NY. He is a non-fiction reader and not a children's lit guy, but he loved it. He even asked if Maureen Sherry had other books for kids. I think the 2017-2018 Battle of the Books teams will like this one!
2850519
I'm all about buying as many books from an author that I/my grandkids love and this is one of them.  Love this author!!!!
523550
R.L. Stine is probably one of the best authors for kids. His bright ideas can really make kids love the existence of books.

"Night in Terror Tower" wasn't really really creepy to tell you the truth, but it sure did make you feel like you were travelling through time and going back...back...back to the past, back to the middleages.

The transformation description was just amazing how slowly the surroundings started to change. I loved this book!
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My friend wrote this book. I loved being able to share with the kids an author that I actually know!
547484
My 9 year old loves this series! This book was no exception. She read it in no time! My only complaint is that I wish these books were longer. My kiddo reads through them in like 5 minutes. lol
2577235
What a delightful story written by a 9 year old.  Very gifted writer for her age. A great book to enjoy, and to use to enouracge other young kids to write. I'm anxious to follow this author. I'm sure there will be more stories to come. This book, leaves it open for a sequel.
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I purchased all three of the new series of books by Author, Blair Kennaley.  My 6 year old grandson not only reads them himself because of the simplicity of the wording, but has me read them over & over to him at bedtime. They are delightfully funny and entertaining. Mr. Kennaley has a uniquie way of story telling that really holds a young or older child's attention, not to mention the carefully chosen illustrations that make these books a cherished addition to your child's book collection.  Looking forward to more from this new Author who knows exactly what children want! Highly recommended.
3004050
Thumbs up to anything that will get my 9 year old son to read an entire book in 2 days!
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I love this author and the illustrator! I have several of their books! My kids love them and we read them almost every night. The words and stories are fun and the colors are bright and animated. I would buy any book that had the name of these two on it!!!
My favorite has been Rumble in the Jungle!
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All of these books are a great read for kids from Age 8 up to about 13.  My kids enjoy all her books very much.