Tag Archives: Friendship

“These Tangled Threads,” by Sarah Loudin Thomas

A Sticky Situation! Lorna, a master weaver, must find a new pattern, or she will lose her job at the Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Industries. She was expected to create another beautiful pattern like the ones she had done in the past. … Continue reading

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“The Blackout Book Club” by Amy Lynn Green

On the Homefront! During WWII, in a small town in Maine, a group of very different people come together to form a book club. The members include: Louise, the wealthiest person in town, and the most difficult. Her father donated … Continue reading

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“To Disguise the Truth” by Jen Turano

        Going Home to Danger! Fearing her life was in danger, Eunice has worn a disguise and lived in self-imposed exile for many years. During that time, she began an agency run by women to help women–The … Continue reading

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“The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame

Everyone Must Meet Mr. Toad! Illustrated by Grahame Baker Smith Come along with Mr. Toad while he gets into one situation after another while dragging along his friends, Badger, Ratty, and Mole.  Things both hair-raising and funny happen to the … Continue reading

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“Penguin & Moose Brave the Night” by Hannah C. Hall

Beating Night Fears! Has your child been invited to a sleep-over, but they are nervous or scared?  Before their imagination carries them away, get this book. Penguin is having his first sleepover with his long-time friend Moose.  Penguin had no … Continue reading

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“The Purple Puffy Coat” by Maribeth Boelts

                      True Friendship! Beetle gave his friend, Stick Bug, a wonderful gift—at least to Beetle–a purple puffy coat.  But Stick Bug has been unhappy ever since, because he doesn’t want … Continue reading

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Random Ramblings: Joy Comes in the Morning!

In 1992, my maternal Grandmother, Helen, passed away, and I grieved intensely, especially the night before the funeral. The visitation was scheduled an hour before her morning services.  I had hoped to remain calm and collected during it, but I … Continue reading

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“The Way of the Brave” by Susan May Warren

                      Good Friends & Danger! Three friends, Shasha, Jenny, and Aria, are trapped on Denali, a dangerously steep Alaskan mountain, known for avalanches, bad weather and blizzard white outs.  Jenny … Continue reading

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“Penguin and Moose” by Hannah C. Hall

                      Illustrated by Anna Chernyshova Finding Something Good! Come join Penguin who is determined to be a bird that flies, and goes through all kinds of things trying to do … Continue reading

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“Stuck Together” by Mary Connealy

He Who Finds A Wife Finds A Good Thing… This tale takes place in 1869, shortly after the Civil War has ended, in the small town of Broken Wheel, Texas.  Stuck Together is the story of Vince Yates and Tina … Continue reading

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