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I have been really busy over the last two weeks and have not posted. I also have not had much time to read, but here is what I did manage to get to. Hoping to get back on the reading wagon this week.
Picture Books
by Kathy Stinson
Illustrated by Dusan Petricic
I did not realize that this book was based on a real event when I started reading it. This is a touching reminder to stop and listen to the beauty around us.
by Gus Gordon
Cute, cute, cute! Herman and Rosie are great friends that almost never met. Loved it!
Middle Grade
by Kirby Larson
No one does historical fiction like Kirby Larson. I LOVED this book! Can you imagine lending your dog to the armed forces? Well Hobie Hansen does just that AND his father is also fighting in WWII. This book is accessible to middle grades, especially if they have a bit of background knowledge.
Up Next?
I am still finishing....
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What Are You Reading Friends?
I totally understand about being so busy and no time to read. I've been busy with grades and report cards. I've had Duke on my to-read list for quite a while. I might have to move it up in the pile. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I enjoyed all the tweets from people at nErDcampNNE this weekend! Already put a couple of the books you mentioned in your post on hold at the library. Thanks for the titles :)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about doing Duke as my next Book Fairy title where I bring in books to my daughter's fourth grade classroom. Glad to hear you liked it! And those picture books...loved them both!
ReplyDeleteLorna
I adored THE MAN WITH THE VIOLIN. Such an amazing story. And HERMAN AND ROSIE? Love.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words about Herman and Rosie. So pleased you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteBest, Gus
https://www.facebook.com/GusGordonbooks
You are most welcome, great book!
DeleteDuke is in my TBR pile, and eve since I saw Kirby Larson present at NCTE I can't wait to read it! Cynthia Kadohata wrote a book about a service dog in Vietnam, Cracker, which is excellent, too.
ReplyDeleteMy 8 yr old is currently obsessed with Joshua Bell after we read Man with Violin. He asks to listen to the CD over and over again--and since the other CD in steady rotation around here is full of current pop music, I am more than happy to oblige! Is that a new Cynthia Lord book?? I haven't seen it yet!
ReplyDeleteYes, Elisabeth, it is a new book from Cynthia Lord. They are on Netgalley right now. Go grab one.
DeleteI have & love those two picture books, & hope I can get to Duke soon-so glad to hear you like it, Gigi. I hope you'll post about your weekend!
ReplyDeleteYes Linda, my slice tomorrow will be about nErDcamp!
DeleteSome wonderful books here, Gigi! Half a Chance is on my TBR2014 list! (I loved Rules!) The Man with the Violin was on my top picture books of 2013! I LOVE it - and the story behind it. You can watch the actual event on YouTube! I've seen a few posts on Herman and Rosie - can't wait to read it! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI just finished True Colors by Kristen Hannah and started the sixth book in the Anne of Green Gables series. Want to start a JFic book soon but not sure which one! Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my very favourites of 2013 The Man with the Violin and Herman and Rosie! Yippee! So pleased that you enjoyed these titles. I just ordered this new Lord book and look forward to reading it. Have a wonderful reading week!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading Duke, too. I need to beef up my historical fiction reading, and this looks like it will definitely fit the bill :-)
ReplyDeleteDuke is on my MustReadin2014 list!! I also really want to read Half a Chance (I have the ARC from NCTE - is that where yours came from?) and Celebrating Writers! I'm intrigued by The Man with the Violin!
ReplyDeleteThe Man With the Violin and Herman and Rosie both look adorable! I need to find copies of these in our library! Thanks for sharing. Happy reading this week! =)
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