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Around the World
Move over, Phineas Fogg – there are some new adventurers in town and this time, all of their adventures are true! In the 19th century, Jules Verne’s book Around the World in Eighty Days and other such novels inspired generations to look … Continue reading
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Tagged Around the World, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, graphic novel, literature, Mark Phelan, reading
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Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress
Picture it. The scene is France in the early 20th century, a day when corsets still have a grasp on society and skirts rise no higher than the ankle. This is a day when women are still restrained by the … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, coco chanel, literature, reading
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Failing Up
We’ve all wanted to enjoy our fair share of the spotlight and Broadway star, Leslie Odom Jr. is no stranger to the climb it takes to get there. Whether you can’t wait for your opportunity to take the stand and … Continue reading
Book Review: Lucky 8
There’s nothing quite like summer and one of the best parts is reading spooky tales around a campfire or in the backyard under the stars. I recently picked up a great middle-grade series to sate any desires for such reads, … Continue reading
The Divergent Series
I’m not one to jump on a bandwagon. Things that are trendy or in vogue are not particularly appealing to me, lessened by the fact that they are as popular as they are. Given this fact, I could not have … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, Divergent, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, reading, teen book review, Veronica Roth, YA books
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The Boy From Tomorrow
“Hello?” Alec said, starting when the lamp in the corner flickered. Harold laughed. “Look!” Danny said. “It’s moving!” The glass piece made a whispering sound as it glided across the board. Unseen hands directed the pointer to HELLO in the … Continue reading
Another Quest for Celeste
Celeste from A Nest for Celeste in this warmhearted new sequel following her adventures as she once again must find a new home. Taken away from her cozy dollhouse home in the attic of a plantation house, Celeste is left … Continue reading
Intergalactic P. S. 3.
I’ve already reviewed Hope Larson’s version of Madeleine L’Engle’s original book, A Wrinkle in Time, but today I will be reviewing a short story of Madam L’Engle’s. Hope Larson vividly illustrates this story to bring it to a new generation … Continue reading
Shelby Holmes Meets Her Match
John Watson is used to being the new kid and this year is no exception. After solving a case with the intrepid Shelby Holmes, however, this time he’s certain that he can take the Academy with confidence. The only problem? … Continue reading
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Tagged Bloomsbury, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, detective, Elizabeth Eulberg, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, mystery, reading, Shelby Holmes, Shelby Holmes Meets Her Match, Sherlock Holmes
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Sarah Plain and Tall
I’ve always been blessed to have a mother. There wasn’t a time when I can’t remember her being ever-present, ready (but not always willing) to cater to my every wish for cocoa and just one more story….please? Nevertheless, as will … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, celebration, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, holiday, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, love, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, reading
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