It's a terrific book. I recommend it to any girl over the age of ten.It's a great book for a girl who has not yet had the same experience as Jessica and Elizabeth.

This is probably my favourite Sweet Valley Twins book.I have read it numerous times.I cant put my finger on exactly why I like it so much,I guess it is kind of fun when the twins visit their cousin Robin.

This is an all-girls book in which Jess and Liz are dealing with the tribulations of growing up and turning into young woman,and Jessica,determined to prove that she is more mature than her sister,gets herself into alot of trouble when the twins travel to San Diego to see Robin.

Elizaeth starts her period. She tells it to Jessica who hase't started it yet. The the twis' get to go for holiday. Jessica acts like a adult, however, she comes to see that the truth is that she is ot a grow up. It's the est ook I've read aout Jessica ad Elizaeth.

King David and the other men of his time did not understand the Law of Moses the way we were taught in Sunday school. As Author Sandidge wrote, "To David, what the Ten Commandments of Moses meant by 'Thou shalt not commit adultery' was basically, 'leave other men's wives alone, because if you don't their husbands will try to kill you, and it will start a feud with their husbands' clan, and if someone gets killed over the dispute there will be eternal bloodguilt, and then people will be trying to kill each other till the end of time, so for the sake of holding society together and having civil peace, make due with your own women'."
And so with a dry wit sharpened by the years between youth and middle age, and a great deal of research on those who peopled the Old Testament, the author sets out to explain the events that shaped King David's life from the persepctive of one who has battled some of the same middle age demons.
It's not gospel, but it's certainly insightful and entertaining.

Excellent book. Well worth reading. Well researched and written in a style that is easily understood. Great for those teaching a Bible course or for those who simply want a better understanding of the Old Testament.

I loved this book. It is written in a style that is easily understood and explains a great deal about the history of the people of Israel. I have used some of the information found in this book to teach my Sunday school class and I believe anyone who wants a greater understanding of the Old Testament would benefit from reading King David in the Valley of Middle Age. It is obviously well researched and brings out information I have not found in other sources.

This book is written in short, simple sentences, using high-frequency vocabulary that's sure to make young readers successful. It tells about a dog who wants to play and the little boy who wants that dog to go away. This little dog will win the affection of very young dog lovers and little boys everywhere with his antics and determination!

A boy who is afraid of dogs meets a friendly long-haired barking fellow looking to play. He tells him to go away, but the dog insists on being friends. The dog instantly loves the boy, but the boy isn't so sure.

Your child will learn how dogs are fun to play with, and how some things aren't quite as scary as they might first appear.

The colorful, warm drawings have endured through the years, and will help bring a smile to your face.

I fully recommend "Go Away, Dog."

Anthony Trendl

I have the original version (1963) and mine has the following inscription written by my mother:

"This was a library book I checked out for Lisa when she was 4 and 1/2 years old. She loved it so much she kept putting off taking it back and one day 'could never find it again'. Later, she told me she hid it and by then I had paid the library for it. Her most favorite book then and for a long time."

I cherish my copy of Go Away Dog and am buying the new version for good friend's baby shower.

to be a young man at 90 years of age must be a truly marvellous thing, and there is more to life than 70 or 80 years

This book was the most amazing I've read in years. Written better than other books on same topic. While others are trying to convince us that some unknown host of drugs and technologies will make us live longer, there are humble mountain-dwellers who are enjoying life at 120 or more.

The book explores the lifestyle of thoserare people on earth who enjoy life to its fullest for over 100 years. There are family photos of century old persons. A wonderful book. The men have their hair and libido into old old age. And they survive quite well without ice cream and cars.

I will be interested to read what others say about Jamie Suzannes interperation of a character suffering cancer.But first,my review!Jessica is abit embarrassed by her adoring hanger-on,Mandy-a flower child.But she cannot help liking her anyway.She starts to like Mandy more than her own snooty-boots friends who tell her Mandy can not be one of them.How will they react though when Mandy goes through a bout of cancer?The news turns Jessicas world upside down,and all her attitudes begin to change,especially toward her petty friends.

Mandy Miller wants to join the Unicorns, but the Unicorns don't want Mandy! She wears wild thrift shop outfits, and she has a good sense of humor.

But Jessica Wakefield likes Mandy. And then they get paired up on a project on the 1920s for the 1920s festival. They're really excited, and they plan a vaudeville act. Mandy pressures Jessica to tell her if she's going to be accepted into the Unicorn club. And the members of the Unicorn club are waiting for Jessica to tell Mandy that she's not Unicorn material. When Jessica tells Mandy, they get into a huge fight. But then, Mandy gets sick...and she might die. Jessica hears that Mandy has cancer...and it's true! Mandy cant come to school to do the act, so Elizabeth, Jessica's twin substitutes. The act wins first place, and Jessica and Elizabeth perform it in Hollywood! Meanwhile, all Mandy's beautiful hair falls out, and her mother buys her a little orphan Annie wig. It's truly horrible, but it's the only thing they can afford. The Unicorns feel sorry for Mandy and chip in money to buy Mandy a better wig. Mandy loves the new wig. Then Janet Howell the president of the Unicorns asks Mandy to join the Unicorns, and Mandy accepts the invitation.

My favorite part in this book was when Jessica and Mandy perform their vaudeville act to the class, before Mandy gets sick.

This was a great book, and I highly recommend it.

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE! IT WAS FULL OF SUSPENSE AND KEEP ME INTERESTED FROM BEGING TO END.I NEVER PUT IT DOWN UNTIL I WAS DONE .......WHICH TOOK ME ABOUT AN HOUR! IT WAS VERY GOOD AND REALISTIC.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ALL AGES!

I think baby is an angel too. Baby is cute. I think Jessica isgood girl. She takes care of baby. I think it's very tired. Theyare fight.

Jessica's tooth come out. So Jessica and Elizabeth can switch for trick - or - treating. I thought Jessica and Elizabeth are cute girl. Their idea is pretty idea too.

This was book was great because I like babies. I know a girl in my class named Jenny just like the baby in the book! Jenny is like the baby in the book they both look pretty and are sweet!

I loved this book, but it was sort of confusing. You don't really get who they are talking about. Jessica says that she's really Elizabeth, because she wants to impress this guy names Dennis, but then Elizabeth finds out and gets revenge. Todd is really confused. Lila, and the rest of the Unicorns hate camp and come up with one crazy excuse after another trying to escape. Aaron is desperately trying to scare people by pretending to be a bear. Read this book! It's really good!

I rated "Jessica's First Kiss" a 7 because the plot was good, but it didn't really get to it until, like, page 70 or something. Sweet Valley Middle School is going camping and Aaron Dallas, Jessica's sort-of boyfriend, likes to play practical jokes, like the one about the bear. And in the book, Jessica caught her stomach virus all over Lila Fowler's sleeping bag! The ending was spectacular. If you want to find out what happens at the end, read "Jessica's First Kiss," because it was lip-locking!

Jessica's First Kiss was my favorite all-time books out of the SVT series, or it could even be my favorite book of all! Partly because I luv camping and reading about Jessica's blow-up scenes. It's about how Jessica has just been trashed by her sort-of boyfriend, Aaron. So she tries to snag a cute 7th grader, Dennis. But since she looks so awful and Liz looks so great...TA-DA! Jessica plays matchmaker with herself and Dennis. I'd luv to tell more, but I don't want to spoil it...

Eva is a good girl and she has a lot of good friens. Girls go to Lila's birthday party. But Eva said "I won't go". Her father hurts. Does Eva go to Lila's birthday party with Elizabeth and Jessica?

Elizabeth help Eva for Lila's birthday present. I think Elizabeth is very gentle's girl. They are bood friend. I think Lila's birthday party enjoy for everyone.

You would love to give this book to your kid(s) because it teaches moral values w/o them knowing it! They'll just think it's fun to read! I read this about five years ago, when I was eight. I think anyone up to the age of nine can read this book. It's about a girl named Lila who's very rich. She's going to have a big, huge party with anything a kid could want and she's invited some classmates...but one of them has a homemade present and feels that it's about useless to this poor little rich girl. She learns that it's heart that counts, not face. (Which means it's what's inside, not what's out.) A very sweet book.

Boys are silly!! I'm sure Elizabeth and Eva get angly. Todd braves. So he was teased about Elizabeth by his boy friend, but he became a good friend, Elizabeth again.

Elizabeth was good friend with Todd. But they were not become good friend. Though Elizabeth and Eva are back the team. So they become good friend again. I think good.

Elizabeth is a member of a socer team. Todd is also a member of the socer team. Later his team mate started teasing him that Elizabeth is his girlfriend. Todd didn't like this so he started being mean to Elizabeth. Later Elizabeth quit the team and can the team get her back to join them again. If not they might lose the game because she the best player on the team. Read this book it great.

After thirty years I returned to Ciociaria and my little town of Fontechiari. With Tullio's book under my arm I was able to fill in the years and heighten the anticipation. My companion and I stopped by to say hello; too bad Tullio was in Japan this year but Mario offered us a glass of Compari at his bar and Maurizio told us he would be open on Thursday for pizza. With my mother's Italian we talked a little of life, Tullio and food, just two strangers having a drink in little town called Gallinaro in Ciociaria.

Not your typical tourist destination without the family connection but this part of Italy is full of hidden treasures like the Cyclopean walls above ancient Arpino, Vicalvi Norman ruins, and beautiful comunes like San Donato Val di Comino. Tullio's gives the reader insight into the local Italian character, history and politics combined with the how-to of regional cuisine. This book gave me the interest and desire to explore an area of Italy few tourists (except expatriates)rarely see.

Tullio writes a frank look at life not only through the ages in the camino valley but of the roman catholic church, of politics and of the differences in north of italy and the kingdom of naples, one of the two sicilys. He talks about food and even gives recipes on how to make sausage, tomato sauce and liquers;the importance of food, noise and celebration, especially in the provincial towns, which seem no longer to be so provincial. The book extols the joue de vivre of the italian temperment and what's best he doesn't mince words. The book is entertaining while informative, a look at yesterday and a look at today with perhaps a tiny glimpse of the tomorrow one only hopes is kept at bay long enough to climb those mountains and get to the marketplace on Monday in many of the hill towns.

Grazie, signore!

Like Tullio, my husband is an expatriate from the Valle di Comino. This was a great book about the valley - full of history and insight. It helped me, as an American outsider, to understand and appreciate the culture and traditions of La Ciociaria. Plus, it was a kick to read about some of the places we visited while there!