West Seattle 101: A Hundred and One Things to Do, an Insider's Guide to Recreation, Dining, Education & Enrichment

 (12 customer reviews)

This is the third time A Kid's Review has "reviewed" West Seattle 101, each time trashing the author or concept of the book and each time indicating he (or she) is under 13, which allows him to avoid revealing his name. Reviewers should be honest and open, but this person is neither. In response to the latest posting: West Seattle 101 is not a book of 101 critical reviews. It's a book of 101 things to do in West Seattle, each of which Ms. Hinton, the author, found intriguing in some way. If she didn't find the thing to do intriguing, she left it out of the book. It's like a trail guide in that way, where authors leave out the trails they don't find interesting. West Seattle 101 is for exploring the neighborhood. I've had many people ask, "are there really 101 things to do in West Seattle?" YES! And if you want this Westside native's personal list of favorite things to do (with commentary, phone numbers and websites), then this is your book. If you want critiques or lists of things to...Read more

Great guide, very helpful. Might I suggest a shopping section next time?

Go do something fun for a change! Here's an educated way to find out what there is out there to do for the family. I find it is helpful and motivating, instead of thinking "There's nothing to do!" It just takes a little reading a little planning and a book like this is just perfect for the occassion.