The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow

Monday, December 14, 2015

Monday's Riddle: A Timless Tale...

Hello, Riddlers! A twist on a classic today. Can you guess our theme this week. ; ) ~ F

Laughing at me, they said I'm wrong, then pranced around to a silly song. I was sad, my heart bereft, I gathered my wits, and I left. Sneaking away around a bend, another outcast became my friend. His ideas were odd, they brewed and bubbled, but others cast him off as troubled. We found each other and began our quest, not feeling our merry best.

Traveling on through ice and snow, neither knowing where to go. Challenges met at every turn: a kingdom of misfits, a Bumble to spurn. Homeward bound, we dried our tears, trudging on to face our fears.

One foggy eve, when the magic's bright, it seemed hopeless that he'd take flight. If not for that which made me myself, along with the dream of a hapless elf, toys would not have found their places, and we'd not see all those smiling faces.

What am I referring to?

I gave you a clue!

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Monday, December 14
The Story of a Writer: Beverly Stowe McCLure
Random Thoughts: Bish Denham
The Write Game: C. Lee McKenzie

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Friday, December 11, 2015

Margo's Musings: Flora's Very Windy Day

I was blown away by the book that caught Margo's attention. Ever since we got back from the Connecticut Children’s Book Fair she keeps asking for Flora’s Very Windy Day written by Jeanne Birdsall and illustrated Matt Phelan. With the leaves that have been whipping through our yard last month, it's the perfect read. We love to bundle under the covers and read about the chilly air blowing Flora and her brother around. The illustrations are beautiful and they are the perfect match for the story. They will delight fans of autumn with the colors that float off the pages. You will want to jump in a big pile of leaves after this one or maybe you'll cozy up by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate.

Have you ever been frustrated by a brother or sister and wanted to get rid of them for a little while? If so, you will be able to relate to Flora’s annoyance with her little brother, Crispin. He made a huge mess with her paints and now they have to go outside so their mom can clean up. But it is cold and windy out, and Flora is worried they will blow away. Luckily, she has super-special heavy-duty red boots, but her brother doesn’t. When he gets picked up by a gust of wind it is up to her to save him. Should Flora give her brother up to the clouds or the birds who want him to help them? Is a rainbow a better fit for Crispin who loves to paint? What should she do with him? Reading this books makes you realize that sometimes when we get what we wished for it makes what we truly want clearer than ever. Like Margo, you'll love with this book. I like the message within the words of the story; we love our siblings more than we know! I would recommend this book to kids, book lovers, and fans of fall of all ages.

Happy reading! ~ F

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Enter Fairday's Drawing Contest!

Time to DRAW! Visualization is a wonderful way to help the writing process. I'll think of a scene, then sketch it out on paper. Sometimes this changes the idea I had in my head or the picture becomes clearer. Drawing is a ton of fun. It's like escaping into your own world where anything is possible because you're the creator, so show us your artwork!

Send us an illustration of a scene from THE SECRET FILES OF FAIRDAY MORROW, and you're entered to win a mystery book prize.

The winner will be announced in April, and their artwork will be revealed to the world. :)

Send your artwork to: haightjess@gmail.com

Snail Mail:
J.Haight
6 Butternut Lane
New Fairfield, CT 06812

*All entries will be considered, and the contest is open internationally.