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The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes

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"The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes" is a fantastic, fun, smart book. It should be in everyone's library, young or old. Liberty Aimes has the makings of a classic, sitting alongside Lemony Snicket and Dr. Seuss. If this isn't made into a movie, I'll be very surprised because the characters are so alive and vibrantly leaping out of the book.

Greg Swearingen has done a marvelous job with the illustrations, adding another layer of warmth and depth to the whimsical adventure.

The story is engaging and exciting and a lot of it is laugh out loud funny but there are also many themes running through the book that provide opportunities for intelligent conversation:

"In Eastern philosophy, breathing is the key to enlightenment. For the next half hour, Libby was very unenlightened: She was holding her breath."

These opportunities are so sensitively written that it never feels like a lesson, only a new word or concept. The above phrase is almost a puzzle with the laugh at the end being the prize for working it out.

I need to find a kid to read it with because it's just too good not to share.

Not since Alice in Wonderland, has a book so delighted my son. A whimsical and funny story, full of imagination had us talking for days about the adventures of one daring and smart young girl and her goofy and strange parents. Liberty's journey is full of fun and fear. My son learned a lot about values and ethics wihtout preaching as we followed Liberty's journey. Phenonemonal drawings kept us entranced

Life at 33 Gooch isn't exactly what most children dream of. In fact, it more resembles the life poor Cinderella had, before being rescued by the prince. "Homeschooled" by her parents, Liberty Aimes is not allowed outside, and does all the cooking and cleaning.

But one day, life changes more than she could have imagined, and Liberty finds herself outside her odd, little home. With the goal of reaching the renowned Sullivan School, she makes her way across the city, running into strange characters - some of which she learns the hard way are scoundrels.

Unlike Cinderella, Liberty doesn't meet a prince. But she does meet some very nice people who try to help her on her adventure. And ultimately, one of the meanest scoundrels finally meets justice.

This fun story will keep children involved from the first moment they meet Liberty. Although beaten down verbally, she shows remarkable pluck and determination to make something of herself. And the wacky cast of characters she runs into will keep kids chuckling at their antics. I highly recommend The Outlandish Adventures of Liberty Aimes.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

Personaly, I really enjoyed this book. I was really busy at the time I read it but when I had the time, I would read for a very long time. I read this book when I was in a school Language Arts class. I read it every single day and could not put it down. I remember at times it could be a little hard to comprehend, or also really... boring.

9 yo dgt and I both read the book and loved it. Easy read, very entertaining. Perfect for tweens.

My fav book of all time. I am 15 and didn't think I would like it but I was so wrong. The only thing is I downloaded it to my kindle and was made that there is no sequal yet. I sure hope Ms. Easton is working [...] the next book. I recommend this to anyone...it is so good and interesting.

I need to know what happened "worm man" and all the other characters????

This book is so much fun. My 7 year old read 100 pages the day she got the book! I even can't wait to hear it when she reads! Very captivating.

A zany, fantastic, witty tale reminiscent of Dahl. Easton triumphs again. Superb and as uplifting as lifting soda. Easton's versatility is amazing - very different from her The Life History of A Staras possible, another wonderful book.

Okay, this isn't ground breaking literature or anything. But for a mad-cap, fun filled, adventure it hits the spot.

The writing is very good; really reminds me of Dahl (as others have said). I was really surprised this didn't become a breakout MG hit.

No matter your age, you'll want to keep reading to find out what happens next. It keeps you guessing, and I found myself slightly disappointed when it came to the end.

Fun story. Not quite a polished as Dahl, but very well written.
Entertaining from beginning to end. Fun for kids of all ages.