And just in time, too because I have been reading, reading my way through the summer. I agree with Liz that the Willoughbys book is great- just not sure YA will go for it. The ending is a little too heavyhanded and spoon fed. I also liked ‘Taken’ but I wasn’t crazy about Dramarama. Although [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 28, 2008
Baseball Anyone?
I must admit to not being a baseball player or fan, but I did enjoy these three recent books so perhaps that is an even more winning endorsement
We are the ship: The story of Negro League Baseball (Nelson, 2008). This is a book for baseball lovers, history buffs, and general appreciators of fine [...]
August 25, 2008
Recent Picture Books
Here are some interesting pictures books that recently arrived.
Abe Lincoln Crosses A Creek: A Tall Thin Tale (Introducing His Forgotten Frontier Friend) (Hopkinson, 2008). A new tale about Lincoln with great voice from Hopkinson and spirited illustrations from Hendrix. My favorite of these books.
About Rodents (Sill, 2008). The About books never disappoint, and this one [...]
August 24, 2008
Skin Deep- E.M. Crane
What a wonderful book! I was very moved by the story and I think it is a meaningful book for all ages. It is written for young adults but it is certainly a valuable book for adults as well. I was touched by the feelings expressed by the main character Andrea who was so lacking [...]
August 21, 2008
Nurk by Ursula Vernon
Liz (adult Charlotte reader) read Nurk alone and then read it aloud to Eliana, age 8, and Jacob, age 5. Eliana says, “A bright and adventurous tale of a shrew who hates getting his socks dirty”. Jacob says, “I liked it when Nurk was getting away from the Grizzlemole. It was [...]
