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Tuesday Teasers: Four Today 27 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Karen's: "Melody, if you can't decide what to leave here, I'll decide for you," she said and reached down to pluck the stuffed cat out of the suitcase. "No!," I cried. "That was the last thing Daddy...
Monday Mischief: Out Takes--Who Says Modeling Is Easy? 26 Aug 2013 | 02:48 am
Thought you might enjoy so comical header outtakes: Wait Manny! Don't go yet! Why do we always have to be in the background, mom? Spunky Doodle, look at the books! Joining in with the Monday Misc...
I Recommend "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown 24 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown is such a good book! It tells the true story of a bunch of young boys from Washington University who competed in rowing during the 1936 Olympic Games in Germ...
We Both Liked "The Clock of LIfe" by Nancy Klann-Moren 23 Aug 2013 | 02:36 pm
The Clock of Life by Nancy Klann-Moren is about Jason Lee desiring to be as brave as his dad and do the right thing no matter what. It shows the effects of the Vietnam War and the civil rights movem...
Glad I'm Done With Ezekiel! 22 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
I just finished reading the Old Testament book of Ezekiel and feel a sense of relief. It has some interesting things but lots of symbolism and prophecy of destruction--kind of depressing. I liked re...
"Quiet--The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain 22 Aug 2013 | 02:39 pm
Review first published Jan. 7, 2013 Today I am doing one of Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop prompts: Open your picture folders, close your eyes and pick a random photo to share and write about. This i...
Tuesday Teasers: Three Today 20 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Gerard's: They clutch the raft with rigid hands. They are unwilling to let go, unable to pull themselves out of the swirling current. From page 13 of Visitation Street by Ivy Pochoda. (Just finished ...
"Visitation Street" by Ivy Pochoda 19 Aug 2013 | 05:18 am
Visitation Street by Ivy Pochoda is about two girls who take a raft out one Saturday night. One girl is found by the rocks, the other girl is missing. What happened? Will the other girl be found dead...
"The Never List" by Koethi Zan 18 Aug 2013 | 02:38 am
I'll Never do that! The Never List by Koethi Zan got my attention right away with two girls making a list of things they would NEVER do to stay safe. It is told from Sarah's view point who was held c...
"Shot All To Hell" by Mark Lee Gardner 15 Aug 2013 | 02:00 pm
Shot All To Hell--Jesse James, the Northfield Raid, and the Wild West's Greatest Escape by Mark Lee Gardner is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Frank and Jesse James and their brothers in ar...
