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The World War II Invasion That Changed History
It’s a sad thing, but I find more and more kids don’t know much about America’s history. This week we’re reading another nonfiction book which tells the story of one of the most iconic military invasions in recent history with … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic, Nonfiction
Tagged American history, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History, Deborah Hopkinson, history, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, military history, nonficiton, reading, Scholastic Focus, US history, World War II, WWII
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Her Story
Once again we’re going through a nonfiction read. This time it is a colorful book of biographies entitled Her Story: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World. Summary: Designed like a scrapbook or collage, Her Story tells the … Continue reading
The Silk Roads
This week’s read is another nonfiction aimed at children packed chock-full of entertaining facts and figures to entertain. Curious kids and adults alike will enjoy this fascinating book, The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World, which tells the … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic
Tagged Bloomsbury, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, kids nonfiction, literature, Neil Packer, Nonfiction, reading, The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World
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Kids in the Kitchen
It’s not often we read nonfiction over here at Little Reader, but when we do, it’s always something interesting. This week we’re reading some books on cooking for children. If you’re a parent who’s looking to get your kids more … Continue reading
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
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Tagged Alessia Trunfio, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Lea Taddonio, literature, Lucky 8, reading
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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
Posted in YA
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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“I Love You,” Said the Villain
If you’ve been reading my blog for quite a while, you may remember how I used to publish posts under the heading “The Writing Files”. While I did abandon these quite a while ago, I am now resuming them as … Continue reading
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Tagged Anastasia, Broadway, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, villains, writers, writing, writing tips
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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
