The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame My rating: 5 of 5 stars Own. We enjoyed this read aloud as a family. It was a challenging book to read loud, but that is part of its charm. We loved Mole and Ratty, and Mr. Badger. Their friendships, their hospitality, their care for one another…
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars Library. This was a quick read, and a little more [ahem] *adult* than I generally prefer. The story is predictable, but engrossing. The writing is occasionally really really good, and occasionally heavy handed and obviously trying too hard. It is a first novel,…
Memory Work for the week of … :October 17, 2011 Bible: We should be finishing up Psalm 1. Happily, yesterday’s sermon? Yep, Psalm 1. We’re also reviewing 1 day of creation each day. Catechism/Creed: N-boy is moving on to the first two commandments, M-girl is moving on out of the 10 Commandments, and R-girl will…
FOR TODAY October 17, 2011 …Outside my window… cool with crisp blue skies. A perfectly autumnal day. I am thinking… about getting chores and lessons started. I am thankful… for the wonderful time we had for M-girl’s birthday party. From the learning rooms… nature walk and library trip today. An art project, and someone needs…
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FOR TODAYMonday, October 10, 2011 … Columbus Day! Outside my window… kinda grey, but I can’t really tell … need to clean the sliding door. I am thinking… how nice it was to sleep in my own bed. I am thankful… for the wonderful trip we had to Hilton Head, Jason’s 20th reunion, and both…
Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis My rating: 4 of 5 stars Own. We enjoyed listening to this Audio CD version of Prince Caspian on our way home today. The children enjoyed the battle scenes, I enjoyed the more “mystical” portions with the trees and the dryads and such. I loved Dr. Cornelius and his wisdom…
The Waiting Sands by Susan Howatch My rating: 4 of 5 stars Library. Reread. I love Susan Howatch. Nice, clean romantic suspense set in the wilds of Scotland. Well written, the story hangs together pretty well and the plot moves pretty quickly. Complicated characters leave you guessing. Great beach read 🙂 View all my reviews
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Library. We listened to this on our way to the beach. We really enjoyed the story and the friendships. I appreciated the inter-generational friendships made by the characters. There are some quibbles and modernist ideas here and there, but overall it was a…