Model

Revell 1:39 Wright Flyer ���First Powered Flight"
$15.99
This was a model airplane so I don't expect any model to be very durable. This was a good first model kit that my son and I did together for his Social Studies project. Not too much detail and not too many small parts. I recommend this as a starter for any kid with parent supervision.

Revell 1:96 Caribbean Pirate Ship
$16.99
1-72 Scale. Revell is releasing many classic kits this year this is the first in the series. Measures 8 1/2 inches long when complete. Features 6 on deck cannons and molded plastic ratlines, waterslide decals with pirate graphics and flags, Moled comes molded in black. 96 pieces. Skill level 2.

Model: A Memoir
$9.99
I think this book was definetly worth reading but it was more for teenagers. It was to descriptive for a younger person to read but the language expressed in it, I don't think an adult would want to read it. It really makes it feel like you can relate to the things that happen. And it really made me think about what I have and that I should learn to appreciate everything that I have.

Revell 1:25 '69 Shelby GT500 2 'N 1
$22.99
I bought this for my friend's 13 year old son for his birthday. He loved it. He wanted to open up the box and get started right away, but had to settle for reading all the information on the box (we were out to dinner when he received it). He kept saying "Wow, Dad look at this" at the different features. He likes to put things together such as Lego's so he was excited to try his had at a model car. He said the car I picked, '69 Shelby GT500, was really cool. He was planning to put it together that weekend with his Dad who put together model cars when he was a kid.

The price was good and shipping was very reasonable. It does not include glue or paint, but I went to the local craft store and bought both for under $4 to complete his gift. Overall it was a hit.