Book reviews from theexception

"I first picked up this book because I knew of AVI and enjoyed his other books. Tho only one of these shorts is actually written by AVI the collection is fantastic. A book every teacher who reads aloud needs. I use several of the stories in literature circle classes to teach the jobs before the students start on their own. All the shorts are fiction, full of deep meanings, funny parts, scary parts, parts we all relate to, and the pure wonder of good fantasy. My particular favorite is "Baby in the Night Deposit Box"; the one about a very extraordinary princess baby who appears in a very ordinary bank with the motto 'Your treasure is safe with us'. Great stuff!"