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Lydia Rice absolutely cannot stand the Florence T. Pocket boarding school. Homesick for her mother, grieving for her grandmother, and feeling unwanted by all, Lydia prowls the halls during her sleepless nights and wreaks havoc during the day. But after she meets Howie, the night watchman and self-poroclaimed Silly Wizard, life begins to get a lot less boring. When Howie gives her the wizardly task of discovering a long-forgotten Pocket School secret, Lydia not only turns the school on its head, but uncovers some revelations about her own family. Set in New England in 1965, this beguiling middle grade novel tells a perceptive story about an unforgettable girl. ... Read more

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Boring, and dumb
I found this book in the MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY in 2 minutes because I was in a rush. I didn't even read what it was about and I just took it. BIG MISTAKE! I thought it was very childish with all of its sill wizard dumbness. It seems like a book that a parent would would read to there kindergartener, it should not be in a middle school library. Its sentences weren't good and there was nothing interesting in it. I would definitely not recommend for anybody 9 and older. But, if your a parent then maybe you might want to read it to your YOUNG child.

Magical
At my school we have a time to read in english.
I picked this book by acident. I was running late, and needed a book. I was very lucky to pick this book.
Lydia Rice is a girl who goes to a boarding school, and hates it! She Walked around the school at night and ran into the night watchman who is alsois the maintance man and a silly wizard. Lydia wants to become a silly wizard so Howie(Silly wizard)sets a task. Find outn who the girls in the mural are an what ABCDE WHEEL stabds for.
This is a great book. 1,000 stars.

Page Turner
I tutor grade schoolers and my soon-to-be 6th grader picked this book to read over the summer.It was such a great book.Perfect for a pre-teen who wants to move beyond Harry Potter and challenging enough to feel accomplished after reading it.I was surprised at the level of vocabulary used by the author.My student had to work at some of the words but this was good for vocabulary growth.Ms. Gordon develops her characters really well.There were quite a few names which required my student to make a flow-chart in order to make the connections but this was excellent practice for harder novels.My student loved the Silly Wizard story that permeates the book plus she loved the challenge of decoding the mystery of the mural at the boarding school.I loved that it was a nice clean book that had adult ideas (divorce, social relationships, etc.) but it didn't cross any lines.

Amazing book!
I have always loved books about boarding school, but this one was maybe the best. It's incredibly fun figuring out Lydia's code, deciphering ABCDE WHEEL, and even giggling at her Mad Prawler narration. 3 thumbs up! ... Read more

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Ellie Brown is so excited to be returning to The Royal Ballet Lower School for her second term. She can’t wait until classes start—she and her fellow classmates are finally learning to dance on pointe! But a new girl, Isabelle Armand, throws everyone off. Isabelle is from France and believes that the French way is the only way—when it comes to clothing, food…and especially ballet. Isabelle is a flawless dancer, but she’s terribly unfriendly. How can Ellie and her friends warm to Isabelle when she keeps giving everyone the cold shoulder? ... Read more

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Try Ballet Friends instead
This RBSD book is blah. Head over to Ballet Friends, a new series all about ballet, friendship, and fun! And lots of cute boys! The first book is called Ballet Friends: Get to the Point! and the second book is called Ballet Friends 2: The Rise of Beezilla. I got em both and I can't stop reading them. If you like fun books and ballet, then Ballet Friends is for you.

a wonderful lesson mixed with a great ballet story
Ellie and her friends have returned to The Royal Ballet Lower School for their second term. When they come back, they are surprised to find a new girl, Isabelle Armand, who is French and is mean to everyone, including the teachers. In Ellis's usual fashion, she is determined to understand why Isabelle is so mean and try to be friends with her. Meanwhile, Ellie continues to work hard at becoming a great ballerina. This is a must read for any fan of The R.B.S. Diaries. Anyone else that is interested should read the first two; although it isn't necessary, it will make the story more pleasurable. As I stated in my reviews of the previous books, the only negative comment I can make, is that it can sometimes sound like an advertisement of the R.B.S., which is fine, but can be annoying at times.

Isabelle the MEANIE turns to Isabelle the NICE!!
Reporter's Opinion: I think that this is a wonderful book. It is the third in the Royal Ballet School Diaries series. You should read the first two books before reading this one, so you get to know the people and their personalities.

Summary: When the girls come back from the Christmas break, they notice another bed in their dorm. They soon find out that a girl named Isabelle is coming to the Royal Ballet School. When Isabelle comes in, she is very rude to everyone. A couple of weeks later, Ellie finds out that Isabelle's parents are divorced and that she lives with her Mom. Isabelle is not being nice because she doesn't think that she needs friends. That is because Isabelle's Mom cannot decide where she wants to live and Isabelle had to keep moving and changing schools. In the end, Isabelle and the rest of the dorm are good friends!!
My favorite part was when they were playing truth or dare and they dared Lara to send Oliver Stafford (the most annoying boy who is a real pain and is stuck-up about himself) a Valentine's Day card. I liked that part because it was really funny. When Lara wrote a note on the card, she wrote it in French. It said: "Oliver, je t'adore, mon petit chou!" It really means, "Oliver, I love you, my little cabbage.
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Chapters: Institut le Rosey, Aiglon College, Leysin American School, Villa St. Jean International School, the American School in Switzerland, Collège Alpin International Beau Soleil, St George's School in Switzerland, Brillantmont International School, Institut Alpin Videmanette, Ecole Nouvelle de La Suisse Romande. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 54. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Institut Le Rosey -Le Rosey's philosophy is inspired by what Harvard educationalist Howard Gardner has called "multiple intelligences": "its aim is to develop all Roseans talents through academic, sporting and artistic programmes." The school offers a demanding bilingual and bicultural education with the language of instruction being French or English depending on the student's academic program; however, students may take up to four language classes while at Le Rosey. Students may sit either the International Baccalaureate, the most widely recognized pre-university educational program, or the Francophone-oriented French Baccalaureate. To sustain an international atmosphere at Le Rosey, there exists a quota where no more than 10% of the students may come from a single country. The student body, ages 7 through 18, is composed of pupils from approximately 58 different countries, with 60% of the students being European. The school's current enrollment, over 400 pupils, is equally divided male/female. The majority of students are between the ages of 14 and 18. The Student-teacher ratio is 5:1 with the average class size being less than 10 students, and the average teacher's length of stay at Le Rosey is over ten years. Students at Le Rosey are nicknamed "Roséens" (in French) or "Roseans" (in English), and former students are labeled "Les Anciens Roséens". The Le Rosey campus at Rolle is, in terms of area...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=161468 ... Read more

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Jenny Linsky, the famous little black cat of Greenwich Village, has never been to school before. When her master, Captain Tinker, sends her to a boarding school in the country to learn the special knowledge of cats — manners and cooperation — she is afraid, among strangers, and so far from home. As soon as she's settled in, taking off the red scarf that makes her feel brave, another student named Pickles, the Fire Cat, is up to his usual mischief, and chases her with his fire truck hook and ladder. She is terrified and runs away. Walking along the railroad tracks, Jenny catches the smell of the city: "You can have the daisies. Give me the sidewalks of New York."

Jenny soon realizes that the Captain would be disappointed if he found out she had left school. It’s then that Jenny decides to stand up to Pickles. She returns bravely and when Pickles next tries his tricks, he's surprised at the "new" Jenny. Pickles learns his manners and Jenny learns that not only can school be fun, but the friendships she makes there will last forever. ... Read more

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Love these stories
I was given The Fire Cat book in grade school and absolutely loved it and Pickles. I was then very excited to learn that there were more Cat Club books in my school's library. I read them over and over again.I have recently rediscovered them and more!I never knew there were so many and am looking forward to reading them all.When I told me husband the concept of the stories he asked if they were all inscribed to me. :) They are just my thing!

More Jenny!!!
My daughter (5) and I love Jenny.We have all the Jenny Linsky books except Moonlight Adventure.This book has Jenny meeting Pickles the Fire Cat before he had completely mended his ways(Pickles is the hero of The Fire Cat that is great for cat-loving boys and girls.) Jenny teaches him a thing or two by the end and they end up being best friends.


The price is a bit steep for the length of the book, but there are some cute illustrations that make up for the lack of length.

The School For Cats
My husband and I just love these Jenny Linsky stories, and we have no kids!We had never heard of Jenny Linsky until my husband brought home a very badly beaten up copy of it from the dump of all places.We are now HUGE fans and plan on collecting all of Jenny's charming stories.

Wonderful stories by a great author
We are purchasing this series one at a time for our daughter, who is also named Jenny.She is eating them up!The stories are simple and sweet, but include lots of old-fashioned adventure, just perfect for young kids.We own several titles now and I have not been disappointed by any of them.Charming illustrations and great stories makes for a perfect combination!I recommend this series highly.Probably up to a fourth grade reading level.

My 5 year old loves Jenny & her adventures!
I thought this story would be far fetched being that Jenny goes to a "camp."But she actually goes to a kennel and it made more sense to me (talking cats, cat who drives--perfectly normal to me).Nonetheless, the story keeps in balance with the rest of Averill's series.My five year old truly enjoys this series.He loves cats and enjoys the fun adventures Jenny the cat experiences. ... Read more

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This book argues that the roots of the manual labor boarding school for American Indian youth, and the explanation for its development and spread, are to be found in the ideology that gave also birth to the penitentiary. In the early nineteenth century, a new institution was developed for the purpose of educating American Indian youth, the manual labor boarding school. This research seeks to explain the establishment and diffusion of this institution within this historical period. It is the contention of this research that the manual labor boarding school arose within the context of a larger social movement that was represented by an ideological shift regarding the appropriate methods of social control for growing 'problem populations' in the rapidly urbanizing and industrializing America. This ideological shift resulted in the birth of a new type of specialized institution, represented by the penitentiary. Specific cases of mission schools of the early nineteenth century are examined and compared to the model of the penitentiary.This research finds sufficient evidence to support the position that the roots of the manual labor boarding school for American Indian youth and the explanation for its development and spread are to be found in the ideology that gave also birth to the penitentiary. This work will appeal to scholars of socialization and social control, as well as Native American history. ... Read more

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Examines the successes and failures of an American Indian boarding school, and provides an understanding of one of the greatest tragedies of federal policy toward Native Americans. ... Read more

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Too much to handle?Twelve-year-old Jeri McKane knew that attending boarding school hundreds of miles from home would be hard, but she never imagined anything like this. Her mom----too busy to even answer Jeri's phone calls and emails----sends the devastating word that she can't make it to Parents' Weekend. Then the school bus carrying Jeri's roommate Rosa mysteriously disappears. A natural sleuth, Jeri knows there are leads to be followed andfollows her instincts to discover new dimensions of faith and courage. Can Jeri continue to trust God even in the most confusing of times? ... Read more

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The wicked Tommy had a motive in asking for Libbie's suitcase. It was much smaller and lighter than any of the others, and he swung it deftly into the rack over the vinegary lady's unsuspecting head. With a deftness, born it must be confessed of previous practice, he balanced the case on the rim so that the first lurch of the train catapulted the thing down squarely on the woman's hat, snapping a shiny, hard black quill in two. ... Read more

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Things are heating up.Abby Wright is Jeri McKane's biology lab partner and close friend. When a mysterious explosion in their lab sends Abby to the hospital, Jeri's sleuthing nose smells more than just smoke. Can she unravel the mystery before anyone else gets hurt? Worse yet, is the firebug at Landmark School targeting her? In the face of great danger, middle-school classmates are faced with the choice to trust God or to give in to their fears. Will faith and friendship prevail or has Jeri finally met a challenge too big to handle? ... Read more

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A serious misunderstanding leads to serious danger.Jeri McKane's world is turned upside down when her roommate Rosa blames her for using a secret against her. If the real blackmailer isn't stopped, Rosa's secret could lead to her expulsion. Rosa's lead role in the school play also hangs in the balance----as does a special friendship. To make matters worse, Jeri's dad turns up after months of no communication. Why does everything have to be so complicated----and where is God when you need him? A gifted investigator, Jeri may require a power larger than herself to stay out of harm's way. Can she learn to reach out in time? ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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When Eliza tries to save a cheetah cub in Africa, she runs into some dangerous poachers. Afterward her family decides she'd be safer at a boarding school. In no time Eliza finds herself in a stuffy dorm room with an even stuffier roommate! What animals will Eliza talk to now? ... Read more

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When Madge Bettany decides to start a school in the Austrian Alps, little does she realize how such a small idea will so completely change her life. Now, in this classic series of books, first PUBLISHER in the 1920s, join the Chalet School's first pupil, Joey Bettany, as she forges strong bonds of friendship with girls from Europe and America. Independent, intelligent, resourceful, and bold--the girls of Chalet School make each new term and adventure. ... Read more

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The Chalet School and The Island
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I like this book. This book is funfilled and interesting. Chalet School fans would enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations of Gay Lambert and her freinds. This book also introduces Annis Lovell and her difficult relationship with her guardian. I think the plot of this book is good especially for its flow and also its ability to capture and develop characters of different group of individuals in earlier books. It also manages to capture the scenes without having the reader having to read previous book to know who is who. i feel that this boook should be in the 10+ age group mainly because they will develop the individuals mind and character ... Read more

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For most North Americans, the practice of sending First Nations children to aboriginal boarding schools is a chapter in history that seems best forgotten. But the generations of children who were rounded up and sent to those faraway schools won't ever forget the day-to-day reality of that "chapter." Often taken without warning or time to say goodbye to their families, children as young as five had their hair cropped short and their clothes taken away. Then they were deloused, dressed in uniforms and forbidden to speak their native language or practise their traditional arts, religion or dances.No Time to Say Goodbye is a fictional account of five children sent to aboriginal boarding school, based on the recollections of a number of Tsartlip First Nations people. These unforgettable children are taken by government agents from Tsartlip Day School to live at Kuper Island Residential School. The five are isolated on the small island and life becomes regimented by the strict school routine. They experience the pain of homesickness and confusion while trying to adjust to a world completely different from their own. Their lives are no longer organized by fishing, hunting and family, but by bells, line-ups and chores. In spite of the harsh realities of the residential school, the children find adventure in escape, challenge in competition, and camaraderie with their fellow students.Sometimes sad, sometimes funny, always engrossing, No Time to Say Goodbye is a story that readers of all ages won't soon forget. ... Read more

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engaging historically accurate stories
This is one of the best stories I have read about the boarding school experience. Since the boarding school experience is told from the perspective of five different children - you get a wider view of the many aspects of what happened there. I would highly recommend it for middle school age children (or perhaps older elementary). It will appeal to children since it is told from a child's perspective and has engaging stories - like when one child plotted and carried out an escape plan. True to history, there are also heartbreaking experiences, although since they are told from a child's perspective they aren't graphic, which is better for the child reader. (But these are important to read yourself if you are an adult and discuss with your children.) This is one of those well-written stories that stays with you forever.

i love the book
this is a really good book i loved it just awsome one. I think they should do another one about when our elders went through. ... Read more

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At Darkham Academy, the teachers are creepy, monsters lurk in the lab, and your dorm room is haunted! Can you survive the first day of school and finish your homework on time? Every TWISTED JOURNEYS® graphic novel lets YOU control the action by choosing which path to follow. Which twists and turns will your journey take? ... Read more

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An inspirational book
This little treasury of childhood memories should be required reading forevery little girl from age 10 through 14.It is a collection of essayswritten by the author when she was in the sixth grade in convent boardingschool.It's a loving book, full of little girl hopes, dreams, andaspirations.Each chapter is a dear little vignette on an aspect of schoollife:a poetry contest, test-taking.Realistic, and sparkling with theauthor'sfirm faith in the Lord.I would recommend this book for women ofall ages. ... Read more