price：$8.70
Amulet Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Days) 『This book is as good, if not a bit better, than the first one of the series. The author has got his groove back. Fantastic fun!』
(Diary of a wimpy kid Dog Days) 『I like this book because it is funny and it's like comics. It is about this boy who doesn't want to go outside and his mom wants him to .』
(Dog Days) 『Jeff Kinney rocks these books are the best my son can't wait for the next book to hit』
(Reading is fun!) 『This is the fourth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and the the first one to take place during summer vacation, rather than during the school year. Greg Heffley manages to get into just as much shenanigans out of school as he does in school. Another extremely funny book.』
(The funniest book on EARTH!) 『This book is hilarious! Everyone will enjoy this book and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Enjoy!』 『
It’s summer vacation, the weather’s great, and all the kids are having fun outside. So where’s Greg Heffley? Inside his house, playing video games with the shades drawn.
Greg, a self-confessed“indoor person,” is living out his ultimate summer fantasy: no responsibilities and no rules. But Greg’s mom has a different vision for an ideal summer . . . one packed with outdoor activities and “family togetherness.”
Whose vision will win out? Or will a new addition to the Heffley family change everything?
Usually ships in 9 to 14 days Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Last Straw) 『This series of books are one of the best I've ever read in children books....My kids love them also』
(excellent for children) 『I bought this book for my 10 year old niece, who loved the book and is anxiously awaiting mor wimpy kid stories to follow.』
(Greg hits on the REAL feelings of boys and it's funny!) 『The author Jeff Kinney hits on the REAL feelings of boys! And every reader will remember many of these normal and awkward situations and laugh. This series is hysterical and satirical but in no way mean spirited. It's a great way to get boys to love reading! P.J. Duval Author of the Novels The Adventures of Nicki in Wolf Creek& The Secret Clubhouse (Adventures of Nicki) [...] The Secret Clubhouse: The Adventures of Nicki 』
(Funny Account on the Perils of Middle School) 『After reading about the Wimpy Kid series in an article on NPR's website, I decided to pick up a copy to see what it was all about. The story follows the adventures of Greg and his thoughts on day to day middle school life. His two brothers primarily offer annoyance to his daily existence. He and his main man Rolley stick together through various trials and experiences. A running theme once Greg's mother passes laundry responsibilities to him is his refusal to wash laundry and instead increasingly wear the least dirty cloths and least undesirable clothing options. Each adventure leads the reader want to find out what the next will be. The illustrations add humor and context as well. The book is entertaining, humorous, and a quick read.』
(Another Excellent Addition to the Series!) 『I picked up the first book just after the fourth had been released and I was pleasantly surprised! I went back and purchased the second, then the third...and each time the book has been funnier than the last!
I would recommend these books to anyone who remembers middle school.』 『
The highly anticipated third book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series takes the art of being wimpy to a whole new level.
Let’s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Somebody just needs to explain that to Greg’s father. You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sports and other “manly” endeavors. Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father’s efforts to change him. But when Greg’s dad threatens to send him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.
Greg and his family and friends, who make theDiary of a Wimpy Kidbooks a must-read for middle school readers, are back and at their best in this hilarious new installment of the series, which is sure to please current fans while attracting new ones.
Publishers Weekly-1/19/2009:
The third book in this genre-busting series is certain to enlarge Kinney’s presence on the bestseller lists, where the previous titles have taken up residence for the past two years. Kinney’s spot-on humor and winning formula of deadpan text set against cartoons are back in full force. This time, Greg starts off on New Year’s Day (he resolves to “helpotherpeople improve,” telling his mother, “I think you should work on chewing your potato chips more quietly”) and ends with summer vacation. As he fends off his father’s attempts to make him more of a man (the threat of military school looms), Greg’s hapless adventures include handing out anonymous valentines expressing his true feelings (“Dear James, You smell”), attempting to impress his classmate Holly and single-handedly wrecking his soccer team’s perfect season. Kinney allows himself some insider humor as well, with Greg noting the “racket” children’s book authors have going. “All you have to do is make up a character with a snappy name, and then make sure the character learns a lesson at the end of the book.” Greg, self-centered as ever, may be the exception proving that rule. Ages 8–12.(Jan.)
price：$8.20
Amulet Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Love this book!) 『My 8 year old loves this series. He actually finished this whole book in just 2 days because he couldn't put it down. I read the series myself so I could see what he was reading and I enjoyed them.』
(My daughter loved it!! she is 6) 『My daughter read it twice she thinks its really funny. It says some words like idiot and stupid, but I just say that as long as she doesn't repeat it, its fine』
(A funny follow-up) 『I loved the first book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and this one is almost as good. Greg is back with his diary that features his simple and usually hilarious cartoons. Not much has changes, which is a little confusing, as the first book covered an entire year, yet Greg appears to be the same age.
Fans of the first one will likely delight in this one too. For me, as an adult reader, there was a little more of a "woe is me" attitude about Greg's dealings with his older brother, Rodrick. His interactions with Rodrick lacked a little bit of humor for me. Rodrick seems to get away with everything, while Greg gets away with nothing. While I don't doubt Greg feels this way, the first book had a touch more humor when dealing with things Greg perceived as unfair. The scenes with Rodrick were my least favorite, but the rest of the book was up to its old form.
Greg's mom is in serious danger of stealing the show. Her quiet hilarity is fantastic, and I hope this trend continues. The best part of the book for me was the hysterical take on something very similar to Dungeons and Dragons. Although I've never played the game, it often appears in pop culture in tv shows, movies and books I enjoy. Diary of a Wimpy Kid had the best scenes and treatment I've seen of Dungeons and Dragons. Those scenes alone almost made me give this book five stars too. If you haven't read the series, start with the first one. It's delightful for parents and children alike.』
(My son loved this book.) 『I didn't personally read this book but I can say that my son loves this series. If you're thinking about getting your child a first real book to read on his own, this is a great start. He has read all of them and now needs the new one. Actually he read each of the first three in about a week per book!』
(Captures the imagination) 『Highly recommend for young boys, it's funny and invigorating. My son began his own diary after getting into this seies. I highly recommend it.』 『
The highly anticipated sequel to the #1NEW YORK TIMESbestselling book!
Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.
Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it.
As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular.
Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: RodrickRules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A true visionary) 『I found this book interesting and wonder why I never read it before now. As an adult, I find found Jules Verne to be an amazing author - way ahead of his time. This book made me want to read more of Verne.』
(don't buy it) 『It's just a remake-get at the library, the real thing or support a current author...』
(Great aid to the real story.) 『We are reading the unabridged version to the kids and this is an indespensible aid for understanding the descriptive story. The pictures are great and very accurate to the descriptions. Historical notes put the story in context of when it was written (i.e. marvels at an electric engine, extant knowledge of sea life, predictions about underwater scuba gear). The kids can follow along in this while I read and the text is very close. I heartily recommend it as a reading aid.』
(Volume changes, two tapes not understandable) 『I was hoping to introduce my teens to Jules Verne while traveling; so, I ordered the audio cassettes. However, on most of the tapes, the volume would suddenly go down to be almost inaudible. The quality of two of the cassettes was so bad that only about 1/4 of the tape could be understood.』
(A wonderful sea story.) 『What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? There's a reason why it's a classic and why Jules Verne is still relevant after over one hundred years, he wrote some darn good stories! Every school child should read this book.』
price：$10.37
Co.
Usually ships in 1 to 3 months Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Way to read the bible) 『You have probably always intended to read the bible...but... Well, this is the bible presented in comic book form. The text is true to the bible; the pictures make it easy, indeed fascinating, to read. Crumb is not making fun of the bible or satirizing it (surprise!) He is just telling the stories as they are told in Genesis. It is all there and the reader can do with it what s/he wills. I would be delighted if Crumb tried to do all of the Old Testament. (I have never been able to get through it ... but I'll bet I could with Crumb's help.) I have lent my copy to friends who found that they read it too, even though they are not religious. It is, after all, an historic document that one ought to know. It is a great buy!』
(R. Crumb rides again!) 『A literal retelling of the whole book of Genesis. The imagery is classic Crumb: heavy/beefy bodies and faces, detailed scenes, probably a far more accurate portrayal of the appearance of people at that time than most conventional biblical art. This is not a comic spoof of the Bible, or a subtle critique of biblical beliefs... it seems to be a straight forward presentation of the mixed bag that is Genesis: mythic tales, folk history, tribal ancestries, stories from different sources forced into a chaotic whole. This is the best presentation of Genesis I have ever read... I gained greater insight from this book than any translation of the old testament I have ever read. Whether you are a true believer or a committed atheist, this book is worth the price; I read it in one day, then read it again and gave it to a friend...
"HWSFS" 』
(A Gorgeous Take on a Famous Original) 『On the cover of the newest edition of the book of Genesis, there is a warning: "Adult supervision recommended for minors." It is an appropriate warning, but it is also as close to a joke as R. Crumb comes in the whole work. _The Book of Genesis Illustrated_ (Norton) is not Zap Comix, it is not Fritz the Cat, it is not "Keep On Truckin'". What it is is a retelling of all the chapters in Genesis, with enormous seriousness. It is not facetious to compare Crumb's illustrations with the work of Bible illustrators like William Blake or Gustave Doré. These drawings are beautiful. Fans of Crumb's work will immediately recognize his style of hatching and stippling, and the meaty, heavy-legged look of his figures. The black-and-white pictures, laid out in comic-book form on 200 large pages, are simply gorgeous, as expressive as paper and inkcan ever be.
Crumb has taken around four years to bring out the book. That he might illustrate such faith-laden material struck many as outrageous. In his introduction, he writes, "If my visual, literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis offends or outrages some readers, which seems inevitable considering that the text is revered by many people, all I can say in my defense is that I approached this as a straight illustration job, with no intention to ridicule or make visual jokes." He has been astonishingly successful. There are objections that Crumb as unbeliever should not touch this text, but perhaps what the faithful ought to be objecting to is that Crumb has not exscinded any parts of the book; if a couple "know" each other, that picture is going to get its panel just as surely as will Jacob seeing the ramp of angels going up and down. Those who like their Bibles unillustrated might have a point; it is one thing to verbally describe something distasteful or distressing, but such a thing may be even more so if it is depicted. It is especially upsetting to see men, women, children, and animals trying to save themselves from the Noachian deluge, which, if it happened, was far more severe than any of the extinctions scientists tell us really did happen in past eras. Every illustrated Bible has a picture of the ark, and animals two by two; Crumb's does, too, but his is the only one that also shows a little of the multi-species lethality of the flood. Crumb's drawings can only emphasize the peculiar, vengeful, and primitive tribal behavior of these people, whose environment and social culture might have analogies with our own, but only by the greatest of stretches. Crumb has always been competent at drawing outsiders and cranks, and here does so just because the text demands it; the drawings show the differences from our world more strikingly than mere words do.
Crumb has taken the labor of illustration seriously. He has attempted to show realistic geographic and urban settings of the time, and he has had consultant friends to help him, including one who told him that in his original drawings the clothing looked like bathrobes and the tents looked like something you'd get at your local outdoor camping store. He redrew. The pictures, while obviously in his own style, are realistic and (what is most important in any illustrated text) they emphasize and help us understand the words of the story. It isn't Crumb's fault the story includes sex and violence and brutishly primitive or superstitious behavior. His book is an ambitious and surprising artistic endeavor, and anyone interested in the famous original ought to enjoy this new way to look at it. Including minors.』
(The beginning of mankind, whadda a story, now with illustrations!) 『R. Crumb outdid himself with this one. Excellent quality, arrived quickly and in perfect condition, great price.』
(Crumb is good...) 『The detail in this books is absolutely amazing. I have always like Crumb's style, but not so much his content. This is an example of a versatile artist who is able to "illustrate", and age old story with due reverence. I was actually shocked that he was able to control his artistic interpretation and tame the perverse we know Crumb has inside.
I recommend this book and would encourage the readers to cross-reference accuracy with multiple versions of the Old Testament. There is a great deal lost in translation, but further more we don't understand the context of such text, so it is always hard to have an objective view of the stories, and second of the artists work. The book is as Crumb says "an illustration", which he does an excellent job being faithful to his work.
』 『From Creation to the death of Joseph, here are all 50 chapters of the Book of Genesis, revealingly illustrated as never before.Envisioning the first book of the bible like no one before him, R. Crumb, the legendary illustrator, reveals here the story of Genesis in a profoundly honest and deeply moving way. Originally thinking that we would do a take off of Adam and Eve, Crumb became so fascinated by the Bible’s language, “a text so great and so strange that it lends itself readily to graphic depictions,” that he decided instead to do a literal interpretation using the text word for word in a version primarily assembled from the translations of Robert Alter and the King James bible.
Now, readers of every persuasion—Crumb fans, comic book lovers, and believers—can gain astonishing new insights from these harrowing, tragic, and even juicy stories. Crumb’sBook of Genesisreintroduces us to the bountiful tree lined garden of Adam and Eve, the massive ark of Noah with beasts of every kind, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by brimstone and fire that rained from the heavens, and the Egypt of the Pharaoh, where Joseph’s embalmed body is carried in a coffin, in a scene as elegiac as any in Genesis. Using clues from the text and peeling away the theological and scholarly interpretation that have often obscured the Bible’s most dramatic stories, Crumb fleshes out a parade of Biblical originals: from the serpent in Eden, the humanoid reptile appearing like an alien out of a science fiction movie, to Jacob, a “kind’ve depressed guy who doesn’t strike you as physically courageous,” and his bother, Esau, “a rough and kick ass guy,” to Abraham’s wife Sarah, more fetching than most woman at 90, to God himself, “a standard Charlton Heston-like figure with long white hair and a flowing beard.”
As Crumb writes in his introduction,“the stories of these people, the Hebrews, were something more than just stories. They were the foundation, the source, in writing of religious and political power, handed down by God himself.” Crumb’sBook of Genesis, the culmination of 5 years of painstaking work, is a tapestry of masterly detail and storytelling which celebrates the astonishing diversity of the one of our greatest artistic geniuses. .』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Muscular fiction at its best!) 『When a foul-tempered old sailor, takes up residence at his parents' inn, young Jim Hawkins little realizes that the man is on the run. But, when the Captain dies with a group of pirates closing in, Jim ends up with a map to a huge pirate treasure in his hands. Now, together with Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, the three find themselves a ship, and set out to find this marvelous treasure island. But there's dirty work afoot, and it will take all of Jim pluck and daring if he is going to win through to the treasure...or even just to stay alive!
Well, I have seen a number of movies based on this true classic of Western literature, but I have finally read the original story. As for me, I found it to be quite entertaining - filled with lots of danger and daring-do. I have read a lot of late 19th/early 20th century boy's book, and this one is the king of the genre. No yucky romance, indeed, little in the way of females at all. It's muscular fiction, of the sort that boys have read for many generations.
I must say that I really liked Mr. Stevenson's portrayal of the pirate life - trying to maintain order and discipline amongst a violent and highly-individualized crew, and so forth. I found the book to be very realistic, and all the more entertaining for that.
This is a great book, one that has stood the test of time and truly deserves to be called a classic. I highly recommend this book to all boys, and all men who are boys at heart! (And, to all girls who like muscular fiction!)』
(Great pirate yarn) 『I've actually never read this before, but since I could get it for free on my Kindle, I thought it was worth a try. So right! It deserves its reputation. A swashbuckling tale of intrigue and fun. Truly worth the time it took to read it.』
(Booty Isle...Arrrgh!) 『Avast, me hearties!
Capt Flint, th' most feared buccanneer on th' high sea be dead, an' Billy Bones, his first mate knows 'ere Flint buried his booty. Bones be a buccanneer who loves his rum an' when he drinks hisself t' Davy Jones' locker, 12-year-old Jim Hawkins comes upon Flint's map. Jim an' his shipmates Doctor Livsey an' Mr. Trelawny, set sail fer riches an' adventure. But shi'er me timbers, thar's treachery afoot. Long John Silver, th' one legged buccanneer wi' a heart as black as a bilge rat's belly, be plottin' a mutiny. Jim an' his shipmates must look sharp an' fight t' stay alive on Booty Isle, arrr!
[...]』
(Avast Me Hearties) 『The pirate theme has always been one of my favorite. I'm a big fan of the Goonies and Peter Pan may be my favorite Disney animation. I even enjoyed the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, the other two... not so much. The pirate genre didn't start with Robert Lewis Stevenson's classic novel but his is probably the most influential. Treasure Island was written in the later half of the 1800's before `Shiver Me Timbers' and `Pieces of Eight' became overused pirate phrases and `Dead Man's Chest' became the traditional anthem of movie pirates.
It isn't a deep engaging story that makes Treasure Island such a classic. Quite frankly it's a pretty straight forward tale involving a treasure hunt and a mutineering crew of pirates. What makes this story a classic is in the storytelling and Mr. Stevenson makes it seem effortless. When I read books of lesser quality I can sense the author chiseling out the words rather than letting them flow. Books shouldn't feel crafted they should immerse the reader to the point where you forget there's even an author behind the story. Movie scripts are particularly egregious in trying to pound out a catch phrase to stick in the audiences mind but I see it in books also. Without even trying Stevenson created or popularized half a dozen or more sayings that have survived for over a century. With Long John Silver he essentially created the pirate template that has been used endlessly from Captain Barbossa to Spongebob Squarepants', Patchy the Pirate. Just don't blame Stevenson for the fact that John Stevens has become a cliché.
Young Bill Hawkins is the main protagonist in the story but Long John Silver steals the show. Silver is a wonderful multi-faceted anti-hero that you can't help but root for by the end of the book. This is the kind of book anyone can read but the target audience is probably teen and preteen boys. In fact it is probably the quintessential example of a book that targets young males, a genre that has essentially withered away from its hay day in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Perhaps books like this could inspire younger male audiences to read more than just comic books and video games cheat codes (not that there is anything at all wrong with either pastime). Let me reiterate that if you are not young or male I still recommend this fantastic book. Treasure Island is definitely a story that exceeded my expectations and lives up to the title of classic.』
(treasure island is treasure!) 『I really liked treasure island but their is one thing: it's not a book for four year olds. it has a lot of people dieing an d getting injured in that book. I would say you could give treasure island to a 6-13 year olds. enjoy!』 『Comic book version of the classic story of an island aswarm with a crew of murderous pirates in greedy pursuit of buried riches.』 『Climb aboard for the swashbuckling adventure of a lifetime.Treasure Islandhas enthralled (and caused slight seasickness) for decades. The names Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins are destined to remain pieces of folklore for as long as children want to read Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous book. With it's dastardly plot and motley crew of rogues and villains, it seems unlikely that children will ever say no to this timeless classic.--Naomi Gesinger』
price：$6.45
Amulet Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Can't buy these books fast enough :)) 『My 9yr old son has been reading and re-reading this entire series since the first book was published. Buy the hardcover -- we had bought him one of the other books in the paperback and ended up purchasing a hardcover edition a few weeks later. The paperback version just didn't survive the love (and abuse).』
(I'm old and I love it!) 『My 6th grader checked this out at school. She doesn't like to read that much, but she loved this book. She stayed up late one night to finish it, so I picked it up to see what it was about. I flipped to the middle of the book and read about 20 pages before putting it down (only because I had to get ready for work). This book is hilarious. Great narration. Wonderful drawings. A loveable character. What more could you ask for. I was upset she had to return it to school the next day and that I couldn't finish it. I'm happy to know there are more books and I will definitely be getting her the rest.』
(Reilly from Lake Tapps says,"Best book ever!") 『Wimp, Sissy, Jerk Diary of a Wimpy Kid is book that will make your mind explode!!! If you were the most lame kid in school, How would you feel? This book main charter is Greg Helfey. He's always finding ways to become popular. This book is written by Jeff Kinney. This book will make you laugh forever. There is 217 pages in this book. So go buy Diary of a Wimpy Kid today!!!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an awesome book for kids. There are funny things. There are 5 books. In the book Greg has problems. The first type is the cheese touch! The cheese touch is spoiled cheese on a basketball court at his school, and a kid touched it with is figure then he touched another person and then repeated. The second is being embarrassed, by trying to empress a girls or some person and then messes up. The third one is getting pranked by his brother Rodrick. He pranks Greg once in awhile. The forth is impressing girls by doing something kind or cool but fails. The last is being bullied. Greg gets bullied by bigger kids at school, like name calling.
My favorite part is when Greg is when Greg and Rowley is best friend go trick or treating. Then a truck with teenagers in the back sprays them with a fire extinguisher. Thanks to Rowley's shield (because he was a knight) it blocked part of Rowley and Greg. So they get ticked and yell "were calling the cops!" The truck stops and the teenagers turn and head Greg and Rowley's way. They run to Greg grandma house to camp out and not get caught.
I learned that if you want to attention or a friend just is yourself. Not a show off, or a guy with cool shades or a cool shirt, just be yourself. A similar book I read is Captain under Pants. That book is similar to Diary of a wimpy kid. And is funny as it looks. There is a good series of them to. 』
(The best book!!) 『I think everybody should read the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney. When I heard about the book I though it was going to be lame. When I pick up the book and started to read it I just knew I had to read the second book. The book made me laugh half the time. His mom says that he should write his feelings in the diary, but he will not write down his feelings, he just writes down stories of his life. He says that when he gets famous he is not going to take an interview, instead he will give them the diary. I won't tell you the rest of the information so you can read the book yourself. 』
(hilarious book for all agers and even those who don't like to read) 『Diary of a Wimpy Kid was the first book I read for the readathon, and it was a wonderful way to start the day. It's written in actual diary form, and the delightful middle school boy, Gregory, who narrates loves to draw cartoons. The end result is something in the graphic novel family, but text dominates the graphics. For a taste of what the book looks like, visit Amazon's look inside.
As someone who read Captain Underpants, I had relatively low expectations. There is often quite a disconnect between things kids find funny (Captain Underpants, for example) and things adults find funny (are there kids who laugh at 30 Rock as hard as I do?) Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of the rare books both kids and adults can enjoy. It's certainly a kids book, but I laughed out loud numerous times. It's hilarity is often clever, but there are also a few well-placed low-brow moments.
I thoroughly enjoyed Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and I have already requested the next three in the series from the library. If there are young, reluctant readers in your life, please hand them this book. If there are kids who love to read, please hand them this book. Before you do, read it yourself, and laugh.』 『Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they?
The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to
It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records themin his diary.
In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley’s star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend’s newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.
Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. As Greg says in his diary,“Just don’t expect me to be all ‘Dear Diary’ this and ‘Dear Diary’ that.” Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.
Since its launch in May 2004 on Funbrain.com, the Web version ofDiary of a Wimpy Kidhas been viewed by 20 million unique online readers. This year, it is averaging 70,000 readers a day.』
price：$2.40
Thorndike Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (It Takes A Graveyard ...) 『It starts off with a murder mystery involving a mysterious man and a knife who kills a family all, but one ...
From beginning to end the story completely engulfed me and would not let me go. I followed Bod's adventures as he took me through his home full of its own mysteries of histories: Along the way you'll meet The Hounds of God, Ghouls, A Witch, Go to a dance of sorts, and meet Bod's other friends and family. Bod will also take you to other worlds far below and so much, much more!
You will feel as if your apart of Bods family or a special small circle of friends.
Not only does Bod have a mystery of his own he must discover, but there are many throughout the graveyard which all come together for one big exciting adventure!
As I finished my book my thoughts were not sad that I was actually completing it, but because of the way it ended. I literally did not have a dry eye.
I hate to think that ANYTHING could beat out or knock down my beloved Coraline, but now I am afraid it has with The Graveyard Book.
Not only has it become my favorite Neil Gaiman (and as much as I love his adult works I love his children books even more now!) book it has topped the best book of the year (for me at least)!
So pick up The Graveyard Book and follow Bods many mysterious adventures!
The illustrations are by the amazing Dave McKean. Simple, but lovely and fit the book so perfectly. 』
(Classic New Gaiman) 『I liked this a lot. It's classic Gaiman, with lots a memorable scenes to it. I don't know that I'll remember it as a novel so much as I'll remember individual stories and characters, but that's cool. More and more with Gaiman, I'm coming to feel the pure power of storytelling in his writing. He writes stories about telling stories, in a way. Highly recommended.』
(The Graveyard Book) 『The book came to me brand new and quickly. This is a children's book and even though I am over 50, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story mostly takes place in a graveyard. I like a little easy paranormal every now and again. It begins with a murder, and if I were reading it out loud to my grandchild, I think I might leave out a word or two from that portion. But, the murder itself is important to the story. It is not scary, but offers a little of everything to keep you interested - suspense, love, family, and the normal lessons to be learned by a boy growing up... in a graveyard. 』
(Raised in a Graveyard...) 『Not since Harry Potter, and I don't raise the name of that icon often, have I read a children's book that so thoroughly engrossed me. It's such a cliche' to say that I hated to turn the last page, but I was in tears by the end of the book, partly because it was such a satisfying, completely genuine ending to a creative story, but also because I knew I wouldn't be reading another book as wonderfully, inventively written for a long time. They just don't come along that often. Admittedly inspired by The Jungle Book, where Mowgli is an orphaned baby raised in the jungle by the animals, Neil Gaiman has brillianty invented a story where an orphaned baby toddles his way into a graveyard after his family is murdered and is adopted by the ghostly inhabitants. (This is handled very well, with very few details.) They name him Nobody Owens, Bod for short. When I purchased the book, I had no idea that it would go on to win the 2009 Newbury Award for children's literature, awarded to one children's chapter book per year by the American Library Association. I have not always agreed with their choices, but kudos to the ALA. They got this one perfectly, splendidly correct. It would be a wonderful book for a family to read together. If they can handle Harry Potter...they will welcome getting to know Bod. I miss him already.』
(Disappointing) 『Such a disappointment.
Occasionally there would be details that filled me with delight: the Sleer, the ghoul gate, the fact that Bod finds sleeping in a tomb totally natural, the way he learnt history from ghosts and this was often considered incorrect history when he briefly went to school. And I'll give Gaiman a lot of credit for the ending. He had Bod engineering the bad guys' ends, from various things he'd encountered in earlier years. Bod actively defended the graveyard. It made the story wrap up much tighter than I'd expected -- and that worked for me -- but it didn't prevent the book, overall, from feeling too thin.
Scarlett (a regular girl) says to Bod, after he's disposed of the bad guys:
"You aren't a person. People don't behave like you. You're as bad as he was. You're a monster."
And herein lies my biggest problem with this book: Bod is quite the opposite to Scarlett's accusation. He's too normal.
Bod is raised in a graveyard by ghosts and a probably-a-vampire. The details I mentioned above are wonderful, these little hints that Bod is fundamentally different to other children. But they were just hints, little personality quirks, and my overwhelming impression was of a normal boy who just happened to live in a graveyard. I think part of the problem is the length and format of the book. It's episodic, with little adventures or events being the focus of each chapter, and it's not very long. It doesn't take the time to really delve into what it means for Bod to have his upbringing; it's more about adventure than character-study. And I really wanted the latter.
In terms of his character, well, at least he's more active than Shadow and the Neverwhere guy. He tries to be kind to Liza, he goes after the bully at school, he saves himself at the end. He's curious and kind-hearted, but he's quite... bland. Liza (a ghost witch) is the most interesting character of them all. I loved how she bitterly related what happened her; she really had a voice.
She got a personality transplant later, though, when Bod becomes a teenager and she gets moody because that's what teenaged girls do with teenaged boys, yes?
Gaiman managed to pull out several of my Big Dislikes in fiction towards the end: the bad guys reveal important information to the good guy, a prophecy is involved, and at the very end, Bod loses his magical abilities the graveyard gave him for no particular reason. (Maybe the ghosts intentionally did it, not it automatically happening because he was older, but because they thought he needed to be among live people? If so, I think that could have been brought out a little more. Magic just fading with age is dumb.)
Another annoying episode was where Bod goes to school. He adapted very quickly, despite growing up in a graveyard, and quickly pursues bullies.
Admittedly, the ghosts are pretty much regular people with funny speech patterns and some cultural differences. But that could have been played on more -- making Bod struggle to fit in with 21st C kids, when he plays with kids from throughout the centuries. Even with Silas' modernising influence, I think Bod should have been at a slight cultural disconnect.
Overall: while I enjoyed little aspects of the book, it badly failed on the too-normal character of Bod and decreasingly interesting plot.』 『
Nobody Owens, known to his friends as Bod, is a normal boy.
He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a sprawling graveyard, being raised and educated by ghosts, with a solitary guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor of the dead.
There are dangers and adventures in the graveyard for a boy-an ancient Indigo Man beneath the hill, a gateway to a desert leading to an abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer.
But if Bod leaves the graveyard, then he will come under attack from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family. . . .
Beloved master storyteller Neil Gaiman returns with a luminous new novel for the audience that embraced hisNew York Timesbestselling modern classicCoraline. Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, the graveyard book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.
』 『InThe Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman has created a charming allegory of childhood. Although the book opens with a scary scene--a family is stabbed to death by "a man named Jack” --the story quickly moves into more child-friendly storytelling. The sole survivor of the attack--an 18-month-old baby--escapes his crib and his house, and toddles to a nearby graveyard. Quickly recognizing that the baby is orphaned, the graveyard's ghostly residents adopt him, name him Nobody("Bod"), and allow him to live in their tomb. Taking inspiration from Kipling’sThe Jungle Book, Gaiman describes how the toddler navigates among the headstones, asking a lot of questions and picking up the tricks of the living and the dead. In serial-like episodes, the story follows Bod's progress as he grows from baby to teen, learning life’s lessons amid a cadre of the long-dead, ghouls, witches, intermittent human interlopers. A pallid, nocturnal guardian named Silas ensures that Bod receives food, books, and anything else he might need from the human world. Whenever the boy strays from his usual play among the headstones, he finds new dangers, learns his limitations and strengths, and acquires the skills he needs to survive within the confines of the graveyard and in wider world beyond. (ages 10 and up) -–Heidi Broadhead』
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Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item. Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Interesting and ambitous, this graphic novel about Bertrand Russell and his ideas sometimes fell flat) 『An interesting graphic novel about Bertrand Russell, dealing both with his personal life as well as the development of his ideas, as his research in mathematics and logic tries to discover the foundations of mathematics. Other mathematicians and logicians of the time such as Ludwig Wittgenstein, Gottlob Frege, Georg Cantor, Alfred North Whitehead, David Hilbert and Kurt Godel have a prominent role in the book. A quick read, with appealing drawings, this was written by Apostolos Doxiadis and Chistos Papadimitriou (both Greek, the first a novelist with a background in math, the second a computer scientist that teaches in UC Berkeley) and drawn by Alecos Papadatos and Annie di Donna (he from Greece, she from France). Logicomix starts chronologically from Russell's birth in 1872 in a prominent family (his grandfather was a former British prime minister) and ends in to 1939 as he is in a speaking engagement in an American university and is confronted by pacifists about his position as World War II starts. While the book takes some minor liberties with the facts, it is quite faithful in presenting the complex ideas behind logic and mathematics to a lay reader Unfortunately, as an apparent comic relief, the comic book is framed self-referentially in the present, as the two authors and the two artists try to develop the book and wonder somewhat condescendingly if the subject matter would be too complex for readers. The dialogue in the present is full of awful banter that seems to be taken out of some very bad sitcom (for instance, there are constant jokes about the French-born drawer pronouncing ze instead of the). Because of this very poor framework, I rate the book four stars instead of five.』
(Nice effort) 『I was expecting to understand the philosphy of Russel Bertrand through this book , major portion of this book is devoted to the life of Russel , his personal struggles etc rather than his work and philosophy and places where his phlosophy is explained it looked vague, probably i lack the maturity to understand it, some day i would give it one more try , though the Art and graphics are above average overall a nice and bold effort.』
(Nice Try) 『I gave this 4 stars for the attempt--though more like 2 or 3 stars for the execution. It is amazing to me that someone tried to do a graphic novel on this subject, and I want to celebrate that. And some of the issues were handled pretty well. But some were just odd. It never became clear why Russell's speech in 1939 made a useful pivot for the story line. While it seemed to be trying to integrate his logic and his politics, it never worked. While I appreciate the interest in life and work together, it didn't seem to amount to much here. The craziness of logicians seemed to be much exaggerated--Turing was quite sane (until persecuted for his homosexuality), as was Church, and many others. The oddest part of the "plot" was the use of the Oresteia. While I am quite familiar with Greek tragedy and with modern Logic, I saw no useful connection between them here.』
(a fascinating work) 『A novel and entertaining story of the development of logic, presented in comic book format and told in terms of the personal lives of its main characters. I would enjoy seeing other philosophical themes treated in this manner. KN』
(Entertaining, Enlightening, Sublime) 『Doxiadis and Papadimitriou (the latter already a giant in the field of theoretical computer science) have pulled off the seemingly impossible: they have provided an entertaining, informative, and beautifully executed introduction to and exploration of some of the greatest problems in Western philosophy. Unlike the many other popular treatments of these historical figures (Russell, Wittgenstein, Goedel, et al.), this one is inflected by the authors' Greek heritage, with a sub-plot about the creators' involvement in a production the Oresteia in their native Athens (where the plays were of course created and first performed). It all comes together in the end in a way that ties the intellectual themes to agonizing moral issues faced by all human beings, not just logicians and philosophers. Readers already familiar with these topics will be delighted by the subtle ways in which they are linked together (a young Kurt Goedel playing in the mud while Russell and Wittgenstein discuss set theory); other readers will benefit from an introduction difficult material that somehow manages not to oversimplify it. Logicomix is a triumph of humanistic scholarship and insight that will benefit readers young and old.』 『This brilliantly illustrated tale of reason, insanity, love and truth recounts the story of Bertrand Russell's life. Raised by his paternal grandparents, young Russell was never told the whereabouts of his parents. Driven by a desire for knowledge of his own history, he attempted to force the world to yield to his yearnings: for truth, clarity and resolve. As he grew older, and increasingly sophisticated as a philosopher and mathematician, Russell strove to create an objective language with which to describe the world - one free of the biases and slippages of the written word. At the same time, he began courting his first wife, teasing her with riddles and leaning on her during the darker days, when his quest was bogged down by paradoxes, frustrations and the ghosts of his family's secrets. Ultimately, he found considerable success - but his career was stalled when he was outmatched by an intellectual rival: his young, strident, brilliantly original student, Ludwig Wittgenstein. An insightful and complexly layered narrative, Logicomix reveals both Russell's inner struggle and the quest for the foundations of logic. Narration by an older, wiser Russell, as well as asides from the author himself, make sense of the story's heady and powerful ideas. At its heart, Logicomix is a story about the conflict between pure reason and the persistent flaws of reality, a narrative populated by great and august thinkers, young lovers, ghosts and insanity.』 『Book Description This exceptional graphic novel recounts the spiritual odyssey of philosopher Bertrand Russell. In his agonized search for absolute truth, Russell crosses paths with legendary thinkers like Gottlob Frege, David Hilbert, and Kurt Gödel, and finds a passionate student in the great Ludwig Wittgenstein. But his most ambitious goal--to establish unshakable logical foundations of mathematics--continues to loom before him. Through love and hate, peace and war, Russell persists in the dogged mission that threatens to claim both hiscareer and his personal happiness, finally driving him to the brink of insanity.
Take a Look Inside The creators ofLogicomixintroduce us to Bertrand Russell in 1939 during one of his public lectures. Russell explores the question, "What is logic?" by telling the story of "one of [logic’s] most ardent fans"--himself. The panels that follow (click each image to see the full page) reimagine the life of a brilliant young man with a passion for mathematics.
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fabulous!) 『Exquisite! The voice actors were some of the best British actors of their time and don't disappoint. The background music is fabulous - very original. Listen with an open mind a few times - it always takes a little while to get used to something new. Then it is sure to become a favorite in the car or living room, etc. I LOVE these CD's and recommend them to children and those of us who are children at heart :) Enjoy!』
(AMAZING) 『My sister had four,until she gave two to me. I strongly recomend this, you should also try the Lord of the rings trilogy, It to is amazing, I'm still debating which I like best. But I think anyone nine and older should read this book. Look for my reveiw on the Lord of the rings. You will be amazed with that book as well. Tell me you took my advice and liked it, and I'll think your smart. tell me you took my advice and did not like it i will think you are cukoo. Enjoy. 』
(Missing text) 『There was missing text on several pages, which was not mentioned on your website for used books, in fact it said "IN PERFECT CONDITION - AS NEW".』
(a classic) 『A classic, had to read it in school (in Belgium)ages ago and have enjoyed it up to this day.』
(Well written fantasy) 『I'd been given a set of four Tolkein paperback books, The Hobbit and the Trilogy of the Rings, many years ago. I purchased this hardbound edition of The Hobbit so as to enjoy the story again in a more desirable format. I am very pleased with the quality of the book binding, paper, and the inclusion of many of Tolkein's own drawings that are to be found in the appropriate places throughout.』 『Probably the most famous children's book of modern times -- regularly topping polls for 'favourite book'. The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure. A timeless classic.』 『"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with nothing in it to sit down on or to eat: it was a hobbit-hole, and that means comfort."
The hobbit-hole in question belongs to one Bilbo Baggins, an upstanding member of a "little people, about half our height, and smaller than the bearded dwarves." He is, like most of his kind, well off, well fed, and best pleased when sitting by his own fire with a pipe, a glass of good beer, and a meal to look forward to. Certainly this particular hobbit is the last person one would expect to see set off on a hazardous journey; indeed, when Gandalf the Grey stops by one morning, "looking for someone to share in an adventure," Baggins fervently wishes the wizard elsewhere. No such luck, however; soon 13 fortune-seeking dwarves have arrived on the hobbit's doorstep in search of a burglar, and before he can even grab his hat or an umbrella, Bilbo Baggins is swept out his door and into a dangerous adventure.
The dwarves' goal is to return to their ancestral home in the Lonely Mountains and reclaim a stolen fortune from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, they and their reluctant companion meet giant spiders, hostile elves, ravening wolves--and, most perilous of all, a subterranean creature named Gollum from whom Bilbo wins a magical ring in a riddling contest. It is from this life-or-death game in the dark that J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork,The Lord of the Rings, would eventually spring. ThoughThe Hobbitis lighter in tone than the trilogy that follows, it has, like Bilbo Baggins himself, unexpected iron at its core. Don't be fooled by its fairy-tale demeanor; this is very much a story for adults, though older children will enjoy it, too. By the time Bilbo returns to his comfortable hobbit-hole, he is a different person altogether, well primed for the bigger adventures to come--and so is the reader.--Alix Wilber』
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