Category: Childrens Fiction

Recent Reads: Spring 2013

The Railway Children by E. Nesbit (1906) A charming classic about the adventures of three siblings: Phyllis, Roberta, and Peter who move to the country with their mother.  Their father is gone on a mysterious trip and their mother is preoccupied with managing a home and finances.  Thus, the children often end up on their own… Continue reading Recent Reads: Spring 2013

Turtle in Paradise

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer Holm Goodreads says: Inspired by family stories, two-time Newbery Honor winner and New York Times Life isn’t like the movies, and eleven-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She’s smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it’s 1935, and jobs and money and… Continue reading Turtle in Paradise

The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place

“I prefer not too!” is Margaret’s response to her camp director and counselor when asked why she won’t participate in any camp activities.  Margaret is sent to camp while her parents travel in Peru.  Because Margaret refuses to participate and is being teased by other campers, her two uncles pick her up from camp. Margaret… Continue reading The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place