"It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books."
~ Sherlock Holmes ~
Monday, February 11, 2008
Monday, November 26, 2007
The 18 Penny Goose
by Sally M. Walker takes us back to the 1700's while the Revolutionary War was being fought. A group of Redcoats are marching towards Letty's house. Letty does not want the soldiers to take Solomon, the gander. When you read this book you will find out how Letty saves her beloved gander.
Labels:
18th Century,
adventure,
American History,
books,
picture books,
Revolutionary War
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Baby Island
by Carol Ryrie Brink is about two sisters. When the ship that they are on starts to sink, the two sisters climb into an lifeboat. Four little children, two or three and below end up on the lifeboat with the two girls. If you read Baby Island, you will find out what happens next, plus the adventures that the sisters have.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates
by Mary Mapes Dodge is a very good book. It is one of the best books I have ever read. The main characters in this story are: Hans Brinker, Gretel Brinker, Mrs. Brinker, and Mr. Brinker.
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