Friday, November 14, 2014

A Gathering of Characters!

Today's CBC host:
Linc from the Double Vision Series


It's that time again, and we are so excited for this Character Book Club! Today, we're heading over to our friend F.T Bradley's blog to find out what Eva and Lewis Hudson have to say. If you've been following along with the CBC, you know how much fun it's been to to find out the real story from some very cool characters!

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Stop by F.T Bradley's Blog todayand find out what fascinating things Eva and Lewis Hudson have to say to Linc!
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Where: Fairday's Blog! 
When: Friday, October 17th
Feature Guest: Linc from the Double Vision Series by F.T. Bradley 

Notes: It was really cool for a chance to talk to Linc! Hearing about his adventures as a double agent was riveting, and it was fun learning more about Pandora. He leads an adventurous life, and if we're lucky, we'll get to hang out with him again soon! ; ) 

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When: Friday, May 16th
Notes: What an amazing time we had chatting with Little Orchid! Her unexpected underwater adventure was not only a lesson learned, but quite an exciting time. We can't wait to see what's next for Little Orchid, and we're happy we had a chance to hear her voice. :) 

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When: Thursday, March 13th
Feature Guest: Tomato and Pea from The Adventures of Tomato and Pea by Erik Weibel

Notes: Another great gathering of characters! Tomato and Pea were hilarious, and Taylor Davis had some really interesting questions. Be sure to check back in May for the next CBC meeting. Who knows what will happen?


When: Friday, February 14th
Feature Guest: Taylor Davis from The Flame of Findul by Michelle Isenhoff

Notes: What an excellent meeting! It was great to hear from Tomato and Pea- who are such cool characters! Tayor Davis told us about his fascinating adventures, and for the record, the DMS loves scented candles. :) Be sure to check back for the next meeting, where we'll find out more about these awesome characters and their exciting adventures! 

11th Meeting of the CBC

When: Friday, Janaury 17th
Feature Guest: Kate and Hallo from Order of the Crystal Lion by Gregory Slomba

Notes: It was awesome to hear from our friends Kate and Hallo over at The Deliverers, and it was interesting to find out about Calendria and the amazing adventures they go on. Hallo was a blast, and it was great for the chance to hang out with him. We look forward to getting together with these colorful characters again! 

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When: Friday, December 20th
Feature Guest: Anna Green from Finding My Place by Margo Dill

Notes: It was awesome to hear from our friends Kate and Hallo over at The Deliverers, and for the chance to chat with Anna Green. It was interesting to find out about life during war time, and excellent that these two different worlds were able to connect. Hallo was a blast, and it was great for the chance to hang out with him. We're hosting the January meeting, which will be awesome, so be sure to check back! 



When: Friday, November 15th
Feature Guest: Terra from Beware of the White by Kai Strand

Notes: What a fun meeting! It was so cool to hear about the two different worlds that Terra and Anna come from. It was interesting to find out about Terra being a nature's spirit, and excellent that Anna was able to transport herself to the present for the meeting. We're all excited to hang out with these amazing ladies again soon! In December, we're heading over to our friend Eric's corner of the book block, where we're bound to be amused by the clever owl, Stig, so be sure to check back! 

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When: Friday, October 18th
Feature Guest: Breeze from Just Breeze by Beverly Stowe McClure

Notes: It was a fun CBC meeting over at our friend Kai Strand's Blog! Breeze Brannigan is a really cool character with fabulous hair! We so want to find out more about Cam Smith, and we're impressed with Breeze's ability to keep a secret. : ) The next CBC is bound to be awesome, so be sure to check back in November! 

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When: Friday, September 20th

Notes: It was awesome to hear from Millie! Erik had some interesting questions prepared for the meeting, and it was fascinating to find out more about each of these colorful characters. We can't wait for the next CBC meeting in October, so be sure to check back! 




When: Friday, August 16th

Notes: Meeting Erik was awesome, and it was great to visit Millie's blog again- she's always so much fun! Erik's adventure with a pirate and his ghostly crew kept us on the edge of our seat, and Marcus cannot wait to meet Star to see if she can really read his mind- he's been preparing thoughts since the meeting- lol. We were happy to catch wind of this story, and a good time was had by all! We can't wait to chat with Erik and his interesting friends again soon.

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When: Friday, July 19th
Feature Guest: Pete and Weasel Alligators Overhead by C. Lee Mckenzie

Notes: It was fun to chat with Pete and Weasel! They are such cool characters! We enjoyed learning about their swampy adventures, and can't believe how awesome it is that Pete has an alligator for a familiar. Hopefully, Weasel will get a chance to read, and Pete will turn into a G-normas guy with x-ray vision who can fly. : )

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When: Friday, June 14th
Feature Guest: Eric & Stig from The Deliverers by Gregory Slomba

Notes: It was so much fun to find out more about Eric & Stig from The Deliverers! Pete did a great job hosting the meeting, and we hope he isn't in too much trouble with his author for hijacking the blog. Stig was as charming as ever, and it was really interesting to hear about his travels. We also found out that Alligators and Owls have no problems with each other and actually quite enjoy each others company. It's Pete's turn next to tell us what he thinks about things, so be sure to keep an eye out for the next CBC meeting. And guess what? It's going to be hosted by us, the DMS! We can't wait ; ) 



When: Friday, May 17th

Notes: It was great to find out more about Millie at the 3rd meeting of the CBC, hosted by the very charming duo of Eric and Stig from The Deliverers. Lizzy was excited to chat with someone else who loves to travel, and it was cool to hear Millie's excellent advice about what do do when faced with a bully. We are so excited to visit Pete over at The Write Game next month and hear what Eric and Stig have to say about things! 



Where: Millie's Blog!
When: Friday, April 19th

Notes: Visiting Millie's Blog was so much fun, and it was great to talk about how we started the Detective Mystery Squad. Millie's haunting problem was fascinating, and we hope that our advice was helpful! We can't wait for the next meeting of the CBC! 



When: Friday, March 22nd
Feature Guest: Nate from the Nate Rocks Series by Karen Pokras Toz

Notes: It was awesome to chat with Nate! We learned some interesting things about him and his big sister, Abby. As it turns out, his mom's cooking is as bad as he says, and it was a unanimous decision not to eat the Sunday Morning Surprise : )


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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

What Can the Mind Do?

Matilda's family loves to sit on the couch each night and watch TV. While they watch, they eat TV dinners. When Matilda wanted to buy a book from the store, her father thought she was ridiculous. One day Matilda walked to the library, and although she was only five years old, she started looking at books and reading the words. The librarian was so helpful! It wasn't long before Matilda was addicted to reading. She read everything she could get her hands on, including books for adults. Matilda's family continued to think she was an idiot and not smart enough, but she tried not to let them bother her. She even found little ways to get back at them. When school started, Matilda found that she loved her teacher, Miss Honey. But she didn't love the Trenchbull, who was in charge of the school. Matilda had never seen an adult so mean to kids. She was outrageously nasty and Matilda, along with many of the other kids, wanted to put a stop to it. Now they just needed a plan clever enough to get the better of Miss Trenchbull. When Matilda thinks she can move things with her mind, she's over the top excited. Will things change? Will Miss Trenchbull continue to treat children badly? Will Matilda's parents ever realize what a bright, wonderful daughter they have? What will happen when Matilda finds out a secret about Miss Honey? You'll have to read this fascinating tale to find out!


When I read Matilda by Roald Dahl I wasn't sure what to expect. I had a feeling there would be some adults who were not kind, based on things that had happened in other books. I wasn't expecting to like Matilda as much as I did. She turned out to be very interesting, and I love how she was curious about everything. Of course, I instantly connected to someone else who loves reading! My heart went out to her because her parents treated her so badly. Whoever heard of parents that would rather you watch TV than read? I was happy for Matilda when she went to school and made a friend. I loved that she had such a nice teacher, and one who appreciated her strengths. It's amazing how important it is to have a teacher who is kind and understands you. I have to say that I was jealous when she thought she could move things with her mind! That sounds so cool! I would recommend this book to kids in third grade and up who enjoy Roald Dahl books and stories in which kids are clever and curious. If you ever get the chance to listen to the book on audio, I highly recommend it, as it's read by the actress Kate Winslet. She does a fabulous job! Another wonderful story by a man who makes me not only love his characters, but I root for them too! 

Has anyone else read Matilda? Or have you read another book by Roald Dahl? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~L


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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Answer to Monday's Riddle: The Power of Thought!



Excellent guessing Riddlers! It's getting hard to stump all of you! This week we're moving things with our mind. Lizzy's review will be magical, and Friday it's time for the Character Book Club, so be sure to check back! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F



When there's something you wish in hand, but don't feel an urge to stand, concentrate your thoughts a bit, and maybe you can stay and sit. Even if the remote is far or the keys were left in the car; you need not strain to fill your cup, when you've got the power to shake things up. You'll see them move by themselves and land upon the proper shelves. For, when you learn to hone this skill, you'll know the power of your will. Used with care, it's fun to play, but there are those who'd ruin the day. 

What am I referring to? Answer: Telekinesis 





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Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday's Riddle: There is No Spoon...


Hello Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? I so wish I could do this- I still try all the time. ; ) ~ F

When there's something you wish in hand, but don't feel an urge to stand, concentrate your thoughts a bit, and maybe you can stay and sit. Even if the remote is far or the keys were left in the car; you need not strain to fill your cup, when you've got the power to shake things up. You'll see them move by themselves and land upon the proper shelves. For, when you learn to hone this skill, you'll know the power of your will. Used with care, it's fun to play, but there are those who'd ruin the day. 

What am I referring to?

I gave you a clue!

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