Epiphanies of Beauty

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Book Review: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Summary August Pullman is a 5th grader entering the prestigious Beecher Prep against his will; he would rather continue to homeschool with his mother.  After all, he was born with a severe facial deformity and he is hesitant - to put it mildly - about facing his peers on a regular basis.  This is the story of Auggie's 5th grade year. It's the story of his classmates learning to look beyond Auggie's face. And its the story of Auggie learning to live beyond his face. Review I came upon the book ... continue reading...

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Book Review: Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley

Summary When the Brody's neighbors, the Smirches, accuse Mr. Brody of thieven' from them, Mr. Brody is hauled away to a jail cell nearly 30 miles away.  To make matters worse, young Louisa Brody is forced to live with the accusers - rotten though they may be - on the Colorado prairie while her Pa awaits his trial.  Louisa is convinced things aren't what they seem; especially the "gnome" the Smirch's niece Jessamine claims to have seen in the hazel grove.  Can Louisa discover the magic of her ... continue reading...

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And now for the riveting details of our literary lives

The fifth grader: 100 Cupboards. I haven't pre-read this. I hope its fine. I swiped it off the sidebar of Cindy Rollins website, so I'm hoping yes. Its on my to-be-read pile. Second Grader - He's working through the Peanuts Treasury. I know, heavy stuff. Kindergartner - Bob Book Set A Books 3.  Yes! He's reading. When he wants to complete a book he'll read the first two. Otherwise, he's on the couch next to me complaining and rolling and writhing around working through book 3. Its ... continue reading...