Dourado a Dane Maddock Adventure
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Dourado is the first in a series of books by David Wood involving the main character of Dane Maddock.  Not going into the actual story; if you like authors such as Jeremy Robinson who blend history or mythology and present times and science and adventure; I think you will enjoy this book.  Following a figure from biblical times leads Dane and his group to unearth a long lost secret the some might not want to bring to light.
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Cigars of the Pharaoh is an early volume in a series of graphic novel adventures starring the fictional international reporter Tintin, a young man who ends up solving mysteries rather than reporting news.

In this installment Tintin and his talking dog Snowy are taking a quiet holiday cruise where they meet an absent-minded scholar, a movie producer, and the twin Thompson brothers detectives. Arrested by the Thompsons because someone planted heroin in his room Tintin jumps ship in Port Said and bumps into the professor.

He agrees to help the professor seek out a hidden Egyptian tomb. When they find the tomb, it is full of mummified archaeologists and cases of curiously labeled cigars. Then they are drugged and captured and put on a ship.

A series of escapes and captures keeps the story exciting as Tintin keeps running into the professor, the Thompsons, and the movie producer, while running from an international gang of smugglers and making his way from Egypt to India.

Eventually, he solves the mystery of the Cigars of the Pharaoh, while portraying the various populations of this part of the world without patronizing them. An exciting adventure that continues in a second volume called The Blue Lotus.

This series is great at portraying the world between the two great wars in a way that is simple yet respectful. The adventures are well crafted and the color illustrations are sumptuous in detail.
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Award-Winning author, D.C. Rush, delivers an exciting adventure as we follow Robby and his friends on a new journey to San Francisco. It was time to depart from San Diego as 13 birds were anxious to begin their travels, after all the arrangements were made. The excited birds said 'goodbye' to many friends left behind, then began flying towards the ocean.

As the flock gathered in Muscle Beach, they learned that Wanda the whale and Simon the Seagull were joining the traveling group. This incredible adventure included sunbathing, sight-seeing at local attractions, and fun at an amusement park. After the friendly flock ventured off to ride the Ferris Wheel and Roller Coaster, they discovered that Wanda met a friend named Wilma, which made the Sparrow girls happy, knowing that Wanda had company.

As the journey continued, the flock of birds enjoyed a forest of coastal Redwoods, but as they were admiring the stunning view, a giant Hawk swooped down and kidnapped Rory and Riley. A search party was formed by the worried flock of birds, as a Red Fox and a wise Old Owl, helped the birds on their rescue mission to find the stolen babies. Ellie the Eagle was not only willing to help immediately, but was happy to save the babies lives.

After Ellie was shown a token of appreciation as Rubby and Ricky hugged and thanked her for the heroic act she performed, the happy flock of birds flew back to Golden Gate Park, where they began to build their new home. This enjoyable adventure will not only make children giggle along the way at some funny events during an amazing journey, but will also teach them about life's lessons, and the true meaning of loyalty,and friendship.

The inspiring story entertains throughout, as the colorful illustrations bring it to life. Charming, fun-filled, and educational. Highly recommended to teachers, parents, and child-care providers.
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Great adventure series that was very difficult to put down.  David Wood develops his characters and scenes with finesse and detail.  I love the characters, especially "Bones" and his sense of humor.  I hope that you enjoy the series as much as I have.
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Creo que Don Rigoberto escogeria esta novela para leer en el avion.  Cuando la leas vas a entender este comentario y seguro la calificas con cinco estrellas.
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Desde que compre "Uncle montague`s tales terror" me gusto la narrativa del Sr Priestley. Son excelentes para practicar el ingles de una manera divertida e interesante y aunque quizs las tramas individualmente no den miedo, todo el ambiente  desarrollado por el autor es genial. Lo recomiendo altamente.
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This book is a good mix of adventure and humor of a couple circumnavigating the globe.  At times there are members of the extended family along. Although there is some uneven connection between chapters, this is an enjoyable read.  The point of view is that of the husband/father/captain and some of the humor is at the expense of his wife and other crew members.  The places, cultures, weather conditions encountered are vividly potrayed.
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With Madi and Auryn, newly engaged and working so hard to keep the Avery Zoo running successfully while Madi is developing and rehabbing her own soon to be named zoo, it is time for a vacation. Auryn then arranges for them to go to Mallorca for a fun in the sun vacation, while at the same time visit and get information from his friend, Nile who runs the Big Blue Marine Park to see if they want to add marine animals to their own zoo. Madi signed a new publishing company for her comic book with a crazy publicist lending to a lot of humor through-out. While visiting with his friend Nile, the couple find there is going to be a documentary filmed on location with Nile believing it will be good for publicity. This is where Madi gets hoodwinked into becoming a small part of the documentary, much to her chagrin. With the film crew and stars on site, one of which is Madi's idol in documentaries about the wild and hoping she and Auryn can get back to having a vacation, there is a murder on site and Madi gets drawn in. One of the police who is investigating is her old friend Katya from MI5 who has been shadowing Madi, although Madi wasn't supposed to know that. Will Madi be able to solve the murder before she becomes the next victim? This is a page turner and you can't put it down once you start the first page! I can't wait for the next book in the Madigan Amos Zoo Mystery Series. If you haven't read this series yet, you are missing a great read!
I received and ARC from the author, but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
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I bought this book because I'm getting ready to go to Todos Santos for the first time.  It is very entertaining.  George invites us into his private life.  He makes you feel like you're living in Baja.  It was like purchasing a preview of vacation.  I'm sure it will make you feel the same way even if you've never been or plan on going to Todos Santos. Great Read.
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Paula, es una hisoria muy conmovedora y triste. Nos transporta por un camino muy dificil de recorrer que es el camino de la muerte y todas las pasiones que experimentamos ante una separacion dificil, que es la  separacion carnal.
La parte autobiografica de la novela es conmovedora y  interasante. La opresion de la dictadura la tristeza del excilio son  historias que muchos hispanos lamentablemente tenemos en comun.
A MUST  HAVE NOVEL.
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Una aventura donde el mar es profundo y sediento de muchas intrigas. El autor despert mucho mi curiosidad en cada pagina. Recomiendo este relato
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Maravillosa esta saga! me encantaran los dos primeros libros y con Maurice se complet mi encanto! Virginia nos muestra la verdadera amistad!
el verdadero Amor ,no importa las trampas  que se hangan y el dolor que se sienta ! Passados los aos sigue presente en el corazon y en el alma! quando el destino est marcado no existe nada nin nadie que lo destrua.
Super recomendada esta espetacular saga.%
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The Legend of Wild Horse Beach is fantastic. It has it all-mystery, action and suspense. Mix that with adventurous kids who have great values, brave unicorns, a dragons' beautiful love story and a dangerous quest and this exciting and different adventure fantasy is terrific for kids 8+. I highly recommend it.
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This is a wonderful book.  Clive Cussler is a great writer. Juan is outstanding as usual in another Oregon File adventure.  More of the Corporation members took part in the action this time.
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Esta es una de las grandes novelas de los ltimos aos. Apenas le la primera pgina quede atrapado. La habilidad de Javier Marias para llevar el relato es asombrosa.
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Cantinflas, funny and entertaining. Great picture.!
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What makes it so much fun is the young cow poke falling for the young vulnerable Mex gal on her own.  He is so naive he doesnt know how to think about their friendship.  Anyway, the adventure they go on south of the border against banditos is not only convincing but has the ring of a true story.  Nicely told!!