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  Adventure

  eBooks (Fictionwise Classics)
  

  Rating (3 reviews):

  (4.7/5)

  

  Some of this book made me cringe, but I couldn't stop reading

  I almost stopped reading this book after the first few paragraphs. Set in a plantation in the Solomon Islands, it is blatantly racist towards the natives and started off with describing a disgusting disease which had infected many of them. Even the British plantation owner, who was the only white man there, had symptoms of the disease but he still needed to maintain discipline over his black workers who were recruited for five-year stints and paid very low wages. I cringed at the description of the disease and I cringed at the description of the discipline, but frankly, I couldn't stop reading.Written in 1911, this is a novel about a time and a place. It is also a story of a romance. And a story about a young beautiful liberated American woman named Joan who was raised free and wild in Hawaii, taught to captain a ship, handle a rough crew, and resist marital entanglements. When her ship runs adrift on the plantation owner's property, he naturally falls head over... 5/5 Linda Linguvic (New York City) - See all my reviews, February 9, 2011

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  great!

  tHIS BOOK WAS A LITTLE HEAVY IN THE BEGINNING BUT TURN OUT TO BE A FINE BOOK. wRITTEN IN 1911 BUT HOLDS THE STANDARD OF TODAY 4/5 Claus - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adventure (Kindle Edition) tHIS BOOK WAS A LITTLE HEAVY IN THE BEGINNING BUT TURN OUT TO BE A FINE BOOK. wRITTEN IN 1911 BUT HOLDS THE STANDARD OF TODAY Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 9, 2011

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  Name: Alec Redmann

  I can't wait to read it!!! I'll write one more reveiw when I read it. 5/5 Elizabeth Mautz-Redmann - See all my reviews This review is from: Adventure (Kindle Edition) I can't wait to read it!!! I'll write one more reveiw when I read it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 5, 2010

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  All In (An Erotic Gangbang Adventure)

  eBooks (Sweet Nothings)
  

  Rating (1 reviews):

  (5.0/5)

  

  Very hot! Interesting twist on the story

  Loved the story, and it was an interesting twist to a group scenario. Kelly is quite imaginative, and is a good storyteller. The only problem I noticed was some of the card game terminologies were misspelled such as "whole card" rather than "hole card." But that was not a big deal, and was likely just a spellchecker issue. 5/5 Natalia Darque - See all my reviews This review is from: All In (An Erotic Gangbang Adventure) (Kindle Edition) Loved the story, and it was an interesting twist to a group scenario. Kelly is quite imaginative, and is a good storyteller. The only problem I noticed was some of the card game terminologies were misspelled such as "whole card" rather than "hole card." But that was not a big deal, and was likely just a spellchecker issue. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 30, 2011

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  The Adventures of Captain Horn

  eBooks (Public Domain Books)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  High adventure and treasure!

  I have no idea why this novel never surpassed "Treasure Island" as a literary success because it's really so much better than that well-known, fine tale! This is a very old book, originally published in 1895 by Charles Scribner's Sons.Here, Captain Horn, his small crew (the ones which survive), and some passengers (including women) are shipwrecked on the coast of South America. It's a wilderness in terms of expecting any help to arrive, and hundreds of miles away from any civilized community.Ultimately, the party moves into a cave for protection against both the elements and unfriendlies who show up. Through a comedy of errors, a treasure trove beyond all belief, cached away by an ancient civilization, is discovered. That singular fact changes the dynamic of the activities of the castaways, forcing them to change their approach to their probable rescue.I'll stop right there to avoid spoilers but, be assured, this is a superb adventure tale. The... 5/5 Patrick W. Crabtree "The Old Grottomaster" (Lucasville, OH USA) - See all my reviews, March 27, 2008

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  Better than Treasure Island!

  This work far exceeds that renowned R.L. Stevenson treasure. Written in 1895, readers will not be in the least disappointed after having savored this epic mystery/adventure. One of the ten best books I've ever read. A correction of the author's name, it is Frank R. Stockton.The story is all about a 19th-Century shipwreck along the uninhabited coast of South America. There are women in the group as well as the Captain and some crew members. A few men row away for help (VERY far away!) but before any rescue can occur, ruthless pirates ascend upon the group. Also, a huge treasure is suddenly discovered in an ancient cavern, which serves to even further complicate the prospective rescue.Brilliant! 5/5 Patrick W. Crabtree "The Old Grottomaster" (Lucasville, OH USA) - See all my reviews, August 18, 2007

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  Amazing and Delightful Twists and Turns

  This is an amusing book, full of surprises. Frank Stockton is famous for writing "The Lady or the Tiger?," but his novels and short humorous pieces are all a delight to read. And there are plenty of them. His collected works come to 23 volumes. It is nice to see this one back in print.You might sample his work at the library. There is much to choose from. 5/5 Peter Renz (Brookline, MA United States) - See all my reviews, May 10, 2010

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  The Wolf Hunters A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness

  eBooks (Public Domain Books)
  

  Rating (2 reviews):

  (4.5/5)

  

  Very great adventure for young or old, strikes of Jack London

  You can't read any of the books by Curwood and not think of London, it can't be helped, but this is one of Curwood's best stories and has a really fast pace compared to some of his other works.I would honestly say it is a very fast moving, page turner of a North Woods adventure book, and I enjoyed it as much as the young adults I read it to.If you ever dreamt of snowshoeing or canoeing into the vast wild lands of the north, building a cabin and living the forest life then this book will keep you riveted.If you like tales of Alaska, the Yukon and the heyday of the gold boom days of the Great White North then you will enjoy the Wolf Hunters, I am sure of it. 4/5 Sparse Grey Hackle (Boulder, Utah) - See all my reviews This review is from: The Wolf Hunters A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness (Kindle Edition) You can't read any of the books by Curwood and not think of London, it can't be helped, but this is one of Curwood's best stories and has a really fast pace compared to some of his other works.I would honestly say it is a very fast moving, page turner of a North Woods adventure book, and I enjoyed it as much as the young adults I read it to.If you ever dreamt of snowshoeing or canoeing into the vast wild lands of the north, building a cabin and living the forest life then this book will keep you riveted.If you like tales of Alaska, the Yukon and the heyday of the gold boom days of the Great White North then you will enjoy the Wolf Hunters, I am sure of it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 11, 2010

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  Wonderful story

  If you like the works of Jack London, such as "Call of the Wild", you will like this book. Set in the unspoiled wilderness of Canada, it is a story of adventure and danger, friendship and mutual trust. Written in the early 1900's it is suitable for pre-teens and teenagers. It is a refreshing change from modern sexually explicit and violent entertainment. 5/5 Ultimate Ordnance (Burlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Wolf Hunters (Paperback) If you like the works of Jack London, such as "Call of the Wild", you will like this book. Set in the unspoiled wilderness of Canada, it is a story of adventure and danger, friendship and mutual trust. Written in the early 1900's it is suitable for pre-teens and teenagers. It is a refreshing change from modern sexually explicit and violent entertainment. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 28, 2009

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  Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider During the First World War

  eBooks (Diggory Press (www.diggorypress.com))
  

  Rating (13 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Nice History Lesson

  A little bit about motorcycles and a lot about the Great War. Entertaining and a great read when you're tired of fiction. 5/5 Tim Good - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider During the First World War (Kindle Edition) A little bit about motorcycles and a lot about the Great War. Entertaining and a great read when you're tired of fiction. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 28, 2011

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  WW1 Through the Eyes of an Extrordinary Young Man

  The memoirs of Captain William Watson, written in 1915, of his days as a corporal with the Royal Engineers as a motorcycle dispatch rider during World War I. His journey through Ireland and France is fraught with close encounters with enemy fire and the aftermath of battle, combined with extreme boredom, shattered nerves, cold, wet, loneliness, and hunger. The last two feature so prominently in his experiences that he often rhapsodizes about his meals and female companionship when he gets them (describing one particular stew as "epic").He's by turns wry, witty, unflinchingly honest, and quietly brave. "It is a diabolical joke of the Comic imps to put fog upon a greasy road for the confusion of a despatch rider." I enjoyed getting to know him through what he chose to write about, and, while the geography was sometimes hard to keep track of, I learned a lot about the day-to-day life of an ordinary guy in the War. 4/5 J. Jordan (Chicagoland, IL USA) - See all my reviews, June 23, 2011

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  Great reading!

  I began this book, and while it isn't easy to follow, not knowing the geography covered by the "allies" in WWI, it is still a book that continues to hold my interest. I can imagine my being there, trying to overcome all the obstacles of a Motorcycle Messenger, working just feet and miles from the enemies to carry messages from Headquarters to the military leaders. How different from today! I encourage a read to all who enjoy a good book, one you have to "sink your teeth into", not a fast read but a great read! I'm almost half finished, and can't wait to see what the next chapters hold. 5/5 Henry G. Obermayer (USA) - See all my reviews, May 19, 2011

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  The Adventures Of Captain Horn

  Book (Nabu Press)
  

  Rating (6 reviews):

  (4.3/5)

  

  High adventure and treasure!

  I have no idea why this novel never surpassed "Treasure Island" as a literary success because it's really so much better than that well-known, fine tale! This is a very old book, originally published in 1895 by Charles Scribner's Sons.Here, Captain Horn, his small crew (the ones which survive), and some passengers (including women) are shipwrecked on the coast of South America. It's a wilderness in terms of expecting any help to arrive, and hundreds of miles away from any civilized community.Ultimately, the party moves into a cave for protection against both the elements and unfriendlies who show up. Through a comedy of errors, a treasure trove beyond all belief, cached away by an ancient civilization, is discovered. That singular fact changes the dynamic of the activities of the castaways, forcing them to change their approach to their probable rescue.I'll stop right there to avoid spoilers but, be assured, this is a superb adventure tale. The... 5/5 Patrick W. Crabtree "The Old Grottomaster" (Lucasville, OH USA) - See all my reviews, March 27, 2008

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  Better than Treasure Island!

  This work far exceeds that renowned R.L. Stevenson treasure. Written in 1895, readers will not be in the least disappointed after having savored this epic mystery/adventure. One of the ten best books I've ever read. A correction of the author's name, it is Frank R. Stockton.The story is all about a 19th-Century shipwreck along the uninhabited coast of South America. There are women in the group as well as the Captain and some crew members. A few men row away for help (VERY far away!) but before any rescue can occur, ruthless pirates ascend upon the group. Also, a huge treasure is suddenly discovered in an ancient cavern, which serves to even further complicate the prospective rescue.Brilliant! 5/5 Patrick W. Crabtree "The Old Grottomaster" (Lucasville, OH USA) - See all my reviews, August 18, 2007

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  Amazing and Delightful Twists and Turns

  This is an amusing book, full of surprises. Frank Stockton is famous for writing "The Lady or the Tiger?," but his novels and short humorous pieces are all a delight to read. And there are plenty of them. His collected works come to 23 volumes. It is nice to see this one back in print.You might sample his work at the library. There is much to choose from. 5/5 Peter Renz (Brookline, MA United States) - See all my reviews, May 10, 2010

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  Quest (Dane Maddock Adventures)

  eBooks (Gryphonwood Press)
  

  Rating (21 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  An action & adventure classic!

  I haven't read any of the books in this series, but will definitely be giving them a go now. The main characters are engaging and the action non-stop as the plot moves from one exotic location to another. Dane teams up with Bones to go on a search and rescue mission for a missing expedition. The `quest' changes to one that takes them around the globe to solve an ancient biblical mystery. There's a lot of intense action, but this is balanced with good character development and a few light-hearted moments between them that genuinely made me laugh. The scenes are also excellently described and I really enjoyed the author's flowing style of writing. This is one I definitely recommend for readers like me who are fans of the action / adventure genre! 5/5 Rachel - See all my reviews This review is from: Quest (Dane Maddock Adventures) (Kindle Edition) I haven't read any of the books in this series, but will definitely be giving them a go now. The main characters are engaging and the action non-stop as the plot moves from one exotic location to another. Dane teams up with Bones to go on a search and rescue mission for a missing expedition. The `quest' changes to one that takes them around the globe to solve an ancient biblical mystery. There's a lot of intense action, but this is balanced with good character development and a few light-hearted moments between them that genuinely made me laugh. The scenes are also excellently described and I really enjoyed the author's flowing style of writing. This is one I definitely recommend for readers like me who are fans of the action / adventure genre! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 1, 2011

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  The Best Yet!

  This is easily the best Dane Maddock adventure yet! The story is more entertaining, the bad guys are tougher and get a lot more pages devoted to them, and the "quest" goes to more interesting,mysterious, and exotic places. The biggest difference is the action scenes are really cranked up. The last one third of the book just flew by because I couldn't stop reading. Also, there are more laugh-out-loud moments from Bones, and you get to know a little more about the whole crew this time, and not just Dane and Bones. Great book if you like action and mysteries! 5/5 Kyle Kuroki "Samurai87" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Quest (Dane Maddock Adventures) (Kindle Edition) This is easily the best Dane Maddock adventure yet! The story is more entertaining, the bad guys are tougher and get a lot more pages devoted to them, and the "quest" goes to more interesting,mysterious, and exotic places. The biggest difference is the action scenes are really cranked up. The last one third of the book just flew by because I couldn't stop reading. Also, there are more laugh-out-loud moments from Bones, and you get to know a little more about the whole crew this time, and not just Dane and Bones. Great book if you like action and mysteries! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , July 8, 2011

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  Easy Read...

  If you are looking for a really easy read, this just may be your thing. I picked this book thinking that it would be packed full of history, adventure, and mystery. Well it does have its moments (the prologue and first chapter had me roped in), but I was a tad disappointed at the rest of the book. I feel like the plot was dragged down by too much fluff and cheesy dialog. I found myself skimming and skipping alot just to get past all the (what I considered to be) irrelevant conversation. I feel like it kind of took away from the characters believability rather than enhance it. The book was okay but definitely not Great.Don't get me wrong I read everything from J.K. Rowling to Deaver. Yes, I am a Potter fan. I even love reading classics and historic novels. From Jane Eyre to Aztec... and even Lion of Ireland... A few of my fav's. But I am no scholar. I just thought Quest was too light and too easy for even me. Maybe this will give you an idea of how much you may enjoy... 3/5 M.M. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Quest (Dane Maddock Adventures) (Kindle Edition) If you are looking for a really easy read, this just may be your thing. I picked this book thinking that it would be packed full of history, adventure, and mystery. Well it does have its moments (the prologue and first chapter had me roped in), but I was a tad disappointed at the rest of the book. I feel like the plot was dragged down by too much fluff and cheesy dialog. I found myself skimming and skipping alot just to get past all the (what I considered to be) irrelevant conversation. I feel like it kind of took away from the characters believability rather than enhance it. The book was okay but definitely not Great.Don't get me wrong I read everything from J.K. Rowling to Deaver. Yes, I am a Potter fan. I even love reading classics and historic novels. From Jane Eyre to Aztec... and even Lion of Ireland... A few of my fav's. But I am no scholar. I just thought Quest was too light and too easy for even me. Maybe this will give you an idea of how much you may enjoy... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 3, 2011

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  Adventure (Remastered)

  DVD (Warner Archive)
  

  Rating (10 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  They Just didn't get it

  ...and neither did Leonard Maltin. This movie is better with each passing year... I think it is a pre-noir, pre-"reality" - psychological drama of intense beauty. Clark Gable stars as a staunchly confirmed sea dog, crew leader (called a bos'n) and womanizer who is totally unprepared to meet Greer Garson's character, who forever changes his vision of what is possible in finding love with a woman. Academy Award winner, and beloved character actor Thomas Mitchell ("Uncle Billy" in "It's A Wonderful Life (1946)") plays his too-sensitive-for-this-world sidekick, who becomes Gable's conscience, but at a price. The script of this drama is lyrically sublime, subtle and quite deep. The fire between the stars is evident and haunting. True 'soul-mate' love is the overt theme of this movie. Existence, conscience, and facing the pain and limits of life, so that you may truly pass into adulthood, are more themes explored here. I view this film regularly once a year and am always inspired by its... 5/5 D. Jensen "los felix" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews, March 2, 2001

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  "Gable's back, and Garson's got him!"

  I am a BIG Greer Garson fan, and I think this movie was superb! I thought the chemistry between Gable and Garson was wonderful. I really believed every moment of this movie. This film marks the only teaming of Greer Garson and Clark Gable. It was so good that I'm sad they didn't do more movies together. This movie is all about a sailor named Harry Patterson (Gable) who finally decides to take leave in San Francisco. There, he meets the beautiful Emily Sears (Garson), a librarian, who seems very content with her life: single and miserable. After awhile, the two realize they love each other, and get married in Reno. But Harry can't fight his love of the sea, and he leaves his wife, not knowing when he will return. I cry every time I see this movie. It's so heart-warming and real, despite the fact that it was made during WWII and times have definatly changed. Don't forget to look for the part where Harry and Emily steal the chickens... 5/5 Angela Culloty (Aston, PA United States) - See all my reviews, December 30, 2004

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  I loved this movie! Thought it was great!

  I just saw this movie and it left me wanting to see it again. Clark Gable plays a sailor that just looks for a good time at every port he sails to. He doesn't even realize that he fell in love with Greer Garson who is a librarian until the end. It made me cry twice and it was worth seeing even in black and white. 5/5 0, September 29, 1999

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  My Adventures as a Spy

  eBooks (Public Domain Books)
  

  Rating (5 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Dated but inspiring

  Lord Baden-Powell's autobiographical treatise on the basics of spy trade craft is dated, around a hundred years old at this point. The technological innovations since then have changed many aspects of the intelligence profession. On the other hand, the work is inspiring. B-P's passion for human intelligence collection is contagious. Based on this work, it is clear that he loved what he did for the thrill and challenge of it and it was a fringe benefit that it served his country (I am not questioning his patriotism, but his writing makes it clear that his work was his true passion). There are numerous vignettes to illustrate different techniques and principle of tradecraft, mostly with some humerous aspect. My personal favorite was the incident where B-P was collecting on German fortifications in the Balkans. He walked through the German military site drawing pictures of the facility, was stopped, and was able to walk away without being detained. How did he pull... 4/5 E. M. Van Court "Van, emvc (at) lycos.com" (Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA) - See all my reviews, March 27, 2005

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  Bits of Adventure from Someone Who Lived It

  The author, Robert Baden-Powell, was a British soldier and spy, and founder of the Boy Scouts. The author's love of adventure is evident in this book, which is a collection of 1- and 2-page essays.After a short series of essays defending espionage as being both useful and honorable, the remainder of the book explains spycraft of the time and particular incidents in which Baden-Powell directly participated. The stories are interesting, and would certainly appeal to many young readers. Occasional use is made of the author's own illustrations, including sketches of fortifications modified for secrecy to resemble much more benign subjects (insects, stained glass windows, etc.) which were spirited back to headquarters.On a historical note, this book is reminiscent of other adventure books by European authors in roughly the same period (Jules Verne, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle).Titles published by Dover tend to be inexpensive, and this... 5/5 William B. Dwinnell IV (King of Prussia, PA) - See all my reviews, July 23, 2008

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  No Pictures in Printed Version

  On the web preview it showed sketches by Baden-Powell so I was not very happy when I received my printed copy and like the Kindle reviewer said it had no images. So my rating is not against the Author but against the company that published this version. Will return and look for a complete version elsewhere. 1/5 Charles Hunter - See all my reviews, December 10, 2010

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  Kinect Adventures!

  Video Games (None Selected)
  

  Rating (43 reviews):

  (3.9/5)

  

  Overall, "Adventures" is a very fun game.

  Kinect Adventures is most likely your first hands-on experience with the Xbox add-on Kinect sensor. Mine came with the 4G Xbox system. You don't need anymore remote controllers; instead your whole body serves as the controller via the Kinect camera. You flail your arms; you kick and scream, and do all kinds of unimaginable body contortions, and to add insults, it can be captured by the very same camera to send to the vastness bowels of the internets! Who knows? You can be the next laser sword wielding boy sensation if you can stand all the embarrassment from your friends and family relatives.The idea is to drag your lazy bones, stand in front of the tube and save you from becoming a hapless couch potato. Your first few hours will surely be a lot of fun. You can have another player join you by simply position themselves on your side. He can be a boy or a girl depending on which side he jumps into.May favorite is "Roaring Rapids", you ride on an... 4/5 Nuknuk (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews, January 17, 2011

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  Who says you need a work out game to work out??

  This is my first experience with the connect and I'm hoping that I have great experiences with the other games that I try. Adventures is very fun and totally kicked my butt. I couldn't help but playing until I was breathing hard and getting sloppy. LOL I recommend that anyone who's out of shape like me, stretch before playing. I knew that I would get a bit of a work out but I also thought that since this is not an "exercise" game, that it wouldn't kick my butt. To my pleasant surprise, my body is sore and I feel my energy level increased and I can't wait until I get to play again (I need at least a couple hours of rest).I want to add that I'm not a big gamer so I can't compare this to other games and when I do play, I play games like platform games. I think the games on this would be considered something similar (which may be why I enjoy them so much) if they were controller based but I really think that anyone would love this game and I highly suggest that you give... 5/5 Sarah J - See all my reviews = Fun:, November 27, 2011

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  Very fun for all ages!

  I got this game when I purchased my Xbox 360 Kinect. I loaded up my Xbox and then I started playing it. Its very entertaining and fun for parents and kids! You get to play Dodgeball,300,000 leaks,River Rafting,and Mountaintop courses. Diffrent levels so you dont have to play one level back and forth. Great for a present. 5/5 dream factory (Triangulum, M33) - See all my reviews = Fun:, August 8, 2011

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  List Price: $39.99
  

  The spirit of adventure awaits!

  You and your friends and family will jump, dodge, and kick your way through 20 pulse-pounding adventures

  Show off and share your accomplishments online with Photo Moments and Living Statues.

  Game requires the Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor to play - sold separately

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