by Maryrose Wood 385 pages of middle grade mystery full of puzzle, fun and farcical adventure Spoiler Alert – If you haven’t yet found this series stop reading. Go find the first book and begin. If you’re at NHS – come to the classroom and borrow it. You’ll be glad you did. Whenever you’re ready […]
Have you ever encountered a group of children that are just out of control? Alexander, Beowulf and Cassiopeia from The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 1: The Mysterious Howling are probably three times worse that what you’re imagining. Miss Penelope Lumley sees an ad about a governess for three children– and the ad says the governess […]
“Hi!” It’s been a long time since I have written on this blog. Ten years ago I learned about blogging when one of my students, a fellow book lover, asked me if I’d join him in beginning a book blog for kids. I was game and so we began meeting twice a week to learn […]
the 3rd in The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood 340 pages of mysterious adventure The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place grow on you from book to book, as does their tutor, Miss Penelope Lumley – trained at Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females. They are smart, resourceful, brave and fun. In this […]
Book 2 of Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place By Maryrose Wood 313 pages of curious mystery and adventure just fun! Why is it that some people judge and never see, while others accept and look to understand? I know it is that way in life, (well at least in life at school) and it is […]
Here is an archive of the quotes that we have posted on our main page in the “Quote of the Week” section of our sidebar. Leave us a comment if you have favorite quotes or if you think you have a quote that you think we should add! “Anyone who has read a great deal […]
Hi Matt, I hope your holiday was wonderful (how did the bake-off go?). We spent two wonderful days with family and now… we have lots of leftovers. I do have some great books to share with you… I have discovered that when I am wrapping gifts, riding in the car or cooking I can “read.” […]
Here is a book review list by genre: Mystery: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin The Candymakers by Wendy Mass […]
When we began in 2011… We’re a teacher (teaching grade 3) and a student (6th grade) writing book reviews. We started reading books together 4 years ago and have been sharing ever since. We thought it would be great to have a place to go to find out about books and get recommendations. Historical Fiction […]