Monthly Archives: March 2009
The Miracle Worker – Book Review
Summary from the back of the book: NO ONE COULD REACH HER Twelve-year-old Helen Keller lived in a prison of silence and darkness. Born deaf, blind, and mute, with no way to express herself or comprehend those around her, she … Continue reading
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The Crossroads – Book Review
When eleven-year-old Zack Jennings moves to Connecticut with his father and new stepmother, they must deal with the ghosts left behind by a terrible accident, as well as another kind of ghost from Zack’s past. This book was very, very … Continue reading
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Book Thief Challenge
I thought of a neat new idea for a challenge and here it is! This is my first one. If there are any other challenges like this one going on please let me know and I will change it! This … Continue reading
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Games: A Tale of Two Bullies – Book Review
Mick Sullivan and Boot Quinn are two eighth grade boys that love to fight eachother. In fact, every time they cross paths they break out into a fight. The new principal decides to force the boys to play games in … Continue reading
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The Field Guide – Book Review
“Go away, close the book, put it down, do not look” When the Grace children go to stay at their Great Aunt Lucinda’s worn Victorian house, they discover a field guide to fairies and other creatures and begin to have … Continue reading
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Now Reading
I did get to go to the library like I wanted and I got some new books, mostly shorter ones. Right now I’m reading Games by Carol Gorman and The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (how odd- both books relate … Continue reading
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Hits
Eight hits already? I know I shouldn’t be freaking out, but… I wonder who you visitors are! I thought nobody would come since my blog is pretty much nothing right now. =) I am most definitely going to the library … Continue reading
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100+ Reading Challenge
My mom can barely get 52 books in a year at most, but I think I can do better than her. I will list the books here as I read them. Good luck to me! 1) You can join anytime … Continue reading
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First in a Series Challenge 2009
I love books in a series so this is a good opportunity for me to find some new series I may end up liking. 1. Anyone can join. You don’t need a blog to participate. 2. Read 12 books that … Continue reading
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Book Challenges
Thanks to my mom, I now know about all these wonderful book challenges. This is really motivating me to read! I’ll be hunting down challenges, and maybe someday I’ll make one of my own! Oh, I just can’t wait for … Continue reading
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