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Siobhan
added a quote:
"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven,
Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels" — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven,
Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels" — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Siobhan
added a quote:
"Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." — Maya Angelou
"Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." — Maya Angelou
Wow, what a good book! I enjoy books with some historical fiction, particularly those that contain subject matter that I'm not too familiar with--like the internment camps of Japanese Americans. At times the story was a bit unbelievable, but it was a good read and I'm anxious to read more work from this talented author. ]]>
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by Elizabeth George Speare
I read this when I was a kid... thanks for the reminder--I'll have to get it for my daughters! ]]>
Siobhan
read and liked
Deborah's
review of The Witch of Blackbird Pond:
"Children's books are so important because they set the foundations of readers and authors alike. "...Blackbird Pond," was the first book I read (as a 9 yr. old) that made me think. I have made a pledge to reread it this month for that rea...more "
"Children's books are so important because they set the foundations of readers and authors alike. "...Blackbird Pond," was the first book I read (as a 9 yr. old) that made me think. I have made a pledge to reread it this month for that rea...more "
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