Tag Archives: Newbery

I have horse on the brain

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Last week, I took care of my neighbor’s horses while she was out of town.  I woke wondering if they were ready for breakfast.  I wrote in my office with one eye on the weather darting over the coast range. … Continue reading →

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The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

I am on a mission to read all 89 winners of the Newbery medel.  The Whipping Boy was number 27.  It jumped to the top of the pile based on a recommendation by my nine-year-old son.  He is reading it … Continue reading →

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My Big Indie Bookstore – Powell’s in #PDX

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

As a teen, I used to spend hour upon hour sitting on the floor in the Blue Room reading books.  Now you’ll find me in the Rose Room haunting the children’s books. The goal today was to buy The Whipping … Continue reading →

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Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Each person walks alone on the path through life.  Sometimes they cross.

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Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

  A gift from one sister to another — the ability to see life glimmering and sparkling through loss.

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