Georgie Out of print for over a decade, two standouts from the bewitching Georgie the ghost series are available again. In Georgie (1944), readers are introduced to the gentle little ghost, who happily haunts Mr. and Mrs. Whittaker’s house — creaking the loose board on the stairs and giving the parlor door a little squeak… Continue reading Favorite Haunting Halloween Books
Faux Paw by Julia Dweck
Julia Dweck’s latest heart warming book {Check out our review of Blucy here} is titled Faux Paw, and it is quite an endearing tale. The illustrator, Walter Carzon, really brought to life the main character, Walden. The illustration above reflects the whimsy and delight of Walden as he becomes the bear he always wanted to… Continue reading Faux Paw by Julia Dweck
What are College Students Reading for Fun?
A recent assignment had me curious as to what college age students (18-20) would read on their own decision. This is a completely unscientific analysis, but I have about 120+ students this semester, so I think it’s slightly indicative of what this age group is interested in reading. Mostly, students are interested in reading –… Continue reading What are College Students Reading for Fun?
The Wednesday Wars
The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt A quick trip to the library a few weeks ago resulted in this book being on my nightstand. I’d never heard of this book before, but it caught my attention enough to take it home. Fast forward a few, busy weeks, and I picked it up one night… Continue reading The Wednesday Wars
The Princelings of the East: Blog Hop Book Tour
About the Book Title: The Princelings of the East (Princelings Trilogy, Book 1) Author: Jemima Pett Year published: originally published 2011 Publisher: Princelings Publications Number of pages: 103 Recommended age: 10+ Summary (Amazon): The Princelings of the East is the first of a trilogy telling of the adventures of Fred and George. When the King’s… Continue reading The Princelings of the East: Blog Hop Book Tour