We often take resources such as water for granted, but this story shows the struggle of different tribes in Sudan to get clean water. In Linda Sue Parks’ A Long Walk to Water, she follows two stories in two different time periods in Sudan. The First Story: A Boy, Running for His Life The mainContinue reading “A Long Walk to Water”
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Shabby Sunday: A Wrinkle in Time
I’m jumping on a book tag by Mischenko from ReadRantRock&Roll, showing off an old book I own. Here’s my old, shabby book: This book was well-loved by many others before it made it into my hands. There’s something nice about that. You can’t see it too clearly in the photo, but the book was discardedContinue reading “Shabby Sunday: A Wrinkle in Time”
The Mystery of the Missing Father in The Railway Children
E. Nesbit influenced many children’s writers after her, including C. S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She is known for her humor, creativity, and insight into how children think. The Railway Children is an example of this.
Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale
I wanted to share a story that surprised and touched me. I love Oscar Wilde’s writings, from “The Importance of Being Earnest” to “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” But did you know he wrote a beautiful children’s story? Here is The Selfish Giant. There are many illustrated and video versions of this story. I thinkContinue reading “Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale”
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