The thrill of checking Amazon each day and finding fresh reviews is a wonderful experiance. The fact that I now have 19 of which 17 are 5 star reviews is so pleaseing
Great Story, December 7, 2008
By M. Gillyard "DaConciousChick" - See all my reviews
The title of this book comes from the saying "Across the Pond". Across the pond means taking a visit to the United States. The story is about a 14 year old boy name Fred that takes a trip to America because his parents win a trip to Australia for two. Also, Fred has to do a school project while he is visiting the United States. He has to compare the way people say things in the United States to words used in Europe. I didn't realize there was such a culture difference between Europe and the United States. Across the pond is a great coming of age story and it explores cultural differences.
This May Be Fred's First Trip..., December 7, 2008
By Smart Dallas Gal (Dallas) - See all my reviews
...across the pond, but it won't be his last. When the young Englishman is shipped off to the U.S. to stay with family friends while his parents vacation in Australia, Fred is in for the time of his life. The vocabulary and monetary differences are the first of his challenges ("chips" = "fries", pound = about two dollars, etc.) Throw in a cute American girl named Brittany, a few of her friends (and nasty enemies), and a sport called baseball, and the Brit has one interesting vacation in store! Sharp, humorous and sweet, this book is what young adult fiction is all about: good story, likeable characters, drama and heart-fluttering romance. And don't forget the baseball, either. Across the Pond is a homerun of a read.
What if you were named as heir to a Will that you knew nothing about and members of your family were being kidnapped and tortured for information they didn't have? What if you went to the police only to find out the Russian Mafia and your own govern
What if you were named as heir to a Will that you knew nothing about and members of your family were being kidnapped and tortured for information they didn't have? What if you went to the police only to find out the Russian Mafia and your own govern
There is no mystery on this journey to hell. You are witness to the crimes dealing out the death sentences... each justified by one of the seven deadly sins.
Enter a glamorous world controlled by one of San Francisco's ultra-wealthy socialites an
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