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" I read this with my kids. We really enjoyed it. I took them to see the movie. It didn't follow the book very closely so that was disappointing. "
- Melissa, 2/17/2014
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" The movie was better, but the storyline was good in the book. The movie was more dramatic and communicated emotions better. "
- Shreya=Drastically, 2/16/2014
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" I liked the movie better, to me it was good but just seemed rrreeeaaalllyyy slow. It took me awhile to finish because I wasn't very into the story.. over all it was okay.. "
- Emilie, 2/14/2014
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" Meet Nim-a modern-day RObinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she's not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. Besides, it's not as if no one's looking after her-she's got a sea lion to mother her and an iguana for comic relief. She also has an inteesting new e-mail pal. But when her father's cell phone calls stop coming nd disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she's ever been before. And she'll need all her friends to help her. "
- Katiana, 1/31/2014
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" I think nims island was really good. it taught me that all girls need help from grownups. **** 4 stars! "
- Katy, 1/21/2014
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" A really cute book! Excellent read aloud for girls or boys! My kids and husband really enjoyed it. "
- Jacqui, 1/18/2014
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" Nim is a great role model for girls...she solves problems and knows when to ask for help. Her story is imaginative and real...cannot wait to read it to my daughter. "
- Aly, 1/9/2014
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" Read this one out loud to my 8 year old before we check out the movie. It's fun and is fairly short. It's a good kid power and adventure story. "
- Hillary, 1/7/2014
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" The tale of a secret island owned by Nim and her dad. When Nim comes across an e-mail sent by a stranger she starts a relationship between the stranger. The perfect adventure for a young girl. "
- Megt, 1/4/2014
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" The narration is very well done, with little 'special' effects, or character voicing. A very enjoyable read for the whole family. "
- Molly, 1/3/2014
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" An enjoyable read-out-loud chapter book. My daughter enjoyed the story (and the animals area way more fun in the book than in the movie). "
- Anna, 12/16/2013
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" It was so fun! Age 10 "
- Sally, 12/8/2013
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" A wonderful novel for younger readers and old alike! Although not as adventure filled as the movie the narritive is charming and fun! I especially love the epistolic dialouge between Nim and Alex! "
- Ravenous, 12/2/2013
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" Wanted to read it before I saw the movie. The book doesn't really match the previews I've seen. Can't wait to see if the changes are for the better or worse. "
- Katie, 11/24/2013
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" Adorable and imaginative! A sweet, fanciful read for anyone who just wants a good story. "
- Kirsten, 9/5/2013
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" I like the movie better. "
- Tabi, 8/11/2013
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" have not read it but just saw the movie to night. it is so good i love it it is my favorite movie "
- Brooke, 5/3/2013
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" This is an amazing adventure book! "
- Alice.t, 3/19/2013
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" While this book was funny, I think the writer was still learning as a wordsmtith and that it showed. I enjoyed this book and I think it's an excellent read for young bookworms, but I just liked the movie better. "
- Elisabeth, 5/16/2012
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" A fun adventure book of courage, but nothing too dire. Described Alex as a "dreamer not a doer" and that's how I feel sometimes. Never daring to do the things I dream of doing. "
- Leah, 4/22/2012
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" It was a really great book to read my students and the ending made them have to use their inferencing skills to decide what happened... That was the best part! "
- Erin, 4/14/2012
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" Loved this book. It was a Treat to read this and after I watched the movie and feel the book was 100 times better. Think I will read this with my daughter this summer "
- Stacie, 4/4/2012
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" A reasonably interesting kid's adventure book. "
- Mokamonkey, 1/21/2012
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" Such a good book for young girls. Sweet and simple with being overbearingly so. Reminiscent of the old-school classics. I would imagine this to be a modern day version of The Swiss Family Robinson. Quite enjoyable overall. "
- Carly, 10/24/2011
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" Around her neck she wore three cords. One was for a spyglass, one for a whorly, whistling shell, and one for a fat red pocketknife in a sheath. "
- *tarazza, 6/16/2011
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" Such a good book!
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- Hannah, 5/23/2011
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" All girl characters except dad who's away, lost at sea.
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Rec: animal loving elementary girls
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- Gentlereader, 5/20/2011
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" A beautiful children's book surrounding a tropical island with sea lions and iguanas and volcanoes and secret coves and shell beach and more. Nothing like a happy ending and . . . . they lived happily ever after!
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- Clayton, 5/16/2011
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" This is an amazing adventure book!
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- Alice.t, 5/7/2011
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" It was adventureous and fun
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- Hannah, 4/3/2011
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" The tale of a secret island owned by Nim and her dad. When Nim comes across an e-mail sent by a stranger she starts a relationship between the stranger. The perfect adventure for a young girl.
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- Megt, 3/26/2011
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" GOOD STORY- EVEN WATCH THE MVOIE TODAY.THANKS
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- Vinod, 3/26/2011
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" cute story. too many gaping holes for older readers.
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- the, 3/4/2011
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" If I would not have seen the movie first, I would have given this 4 stars.
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- Marisa, 2/20/2011
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" My kids really liked this! I left my mp3 player in Arizona when I moved so I listened to most of this while I drove to the airport. I didn't ever finish it, but it was a fun story and even better than the cute movie.
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- AmyLyn, 1/9/2011
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" Didn't even know there was a book to this! The movie was hilarious.
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- Grace, 11/25/2010
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" This is one of my comfort books - when I'm upset, I read this. And somehow, it makes me feel better. I always wished I could live on a desert island.
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- Julia, 11/24/2010
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" I recommend this book for people who like nature and adventures. Good book.
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- Japhy, 11/6/2010
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" This is a fun book about a brave, adventurous, independent girl. The idea of having an island to oneself is one that catches the imagination. A great modern day Robinson Crusoe.
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- Lorelle, 10/2/2010
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" i thought this was a great book i love how it gos on a aventure and and its about a girl who gos on ann adventure
GREAT BOOK
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- Jordan, 9/21/2010
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" An enjoyable read-out-loud chapter book. My daughter enjoyed the story (and the animals area way more fun in the book than in the movie).
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- Anna, 9/14/2010
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