The Secret of Zoom

rating:4.99999/5 very good book, but not perfect
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Dad's comments:  I've never seen Harrison so distracted by a book that he couldn't finish his blog post.  He actually had a tough time starting.  As soon as he got the book in his hand, he started re-reading it. I had to remind him about posting, which is usually a very exciting thing for him.  But alas, this book appears to be too much fun.

the six crowns

Trundle's Quest
rating:4/5 exciting
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summary:trundle  is a lamplighter and never plans to leave his cozy life, until a crazy girl being trailed by pirates shows up at his doorstep. Trundle is forced to leave his home for a quest to gather the six crowns.

house of many ways (sequel to howl's moving castle)

rating:4.5/5 good, and hard to put down.
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Sequel to Howl's Moving Castle

summary: Charmian is asked to "house-sit" great-uncle William's house. But there is a lot more to his house than meets the eye. (he is a wizard, after all.)