Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Answer to Monday's Riddle: Whispering Winds...


Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Lizzy's book review will conjure up a tricky wind, so stay tuned. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

Sky exhales; air flows. Here to where? No one knows. A breath to tease whistles by. Tops of trees sway up high. Drift away on a summer breeze; a colder one makes you sneeze. Should the two decide to mix, watch out for flying sticks. Sky inhales; air flows. Here to there, so it goes. 

What am I referring to? Answer: Wind!



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Monday, March 20, 2017

Monday's Riddle: Changing Pressure...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? Looking forward to a warmer one! ; ) ~ F

Sky exhales; air flows. Here to where? No one knows. A breath to tease whistles by. Tops of trees sway up high. Drift away on a summer breeze; a colder one makes you sneeze. Should the two decide to mix, watch out for flying sticks. Sky inhales; air flows. Here to there, so it goes. 

What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesdays for the answer.

I gave you a clue!


Friday, March 17, 2017

Oh, Clementine!

“Someone should tell you not to answer the phone in the principal's office, if that's a rule. ~Clementine by Sara Pennypacker

Clementine is in third grade and she is not having such a good week. She tries to help her neighbor, Margaret, when she gets glue in her hair, and the next thing she knows she is in the principal's office. Clementine admits that Margaret’s haircut looks a little different, but she sees it as a beautiful dandelion hairdo. She even has an idea to make it look even better! While the principal is talking to Margaret’s mom, Clementine helps her out by answering a few phone calls. It’s the least she can do. Back in their apartment building the two friends try to make the situation better, but take things a bit too far. Margaret’s mom is very unhappy. Will Clementine ever be allowed to play with Margaret again? What will happen when she “borrows” her mom’s fancy markers? Will the painters on the fifth floor ever want her help painting on stilts? You will have to find out how the rest of Clementine’s week turns out! You’ll laugh as you turn the pages as you get to know these memorable characters.  

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is a hilarious book that will make you want to know Clementine. Not only does she have a unique way of looking at things, but her funny antics will crack you up. Clementine is genuine and says what she thinks. She can’t seem to understand why she ends up in trouble or in predicaments. Clementine is simply curious and tries to help others, but often with an unexpected outcome. I could easily relate to Clementine and her friendship with Margaret, because often we are friends with people who are a little different, but we also have things in common. The style reminds me of Junie B. Jones, only Clementine isn’t as fresh. If you have not read this story, I recommend it for a day when you need a laugh or two. By the end of the story you will be smiling! I know there are a whole series of books about Clementine and I can only imagine the trouble she gets into in the future! 

Has anyone else read Clementine? Or have you read another book by Sara Pennypacker? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~L

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Answer to Monday's Riddle: Ode to Clementine!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Lizzy's review will be sweet, so stay tuned! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

Petite and sweet; a citrus twist. A spot of orange on your list. Peel me out, pop me in; I'm not as tricky as my seedy kin. 

What am I? Clementine! 


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Monday, March 13, 2017

Monday's Riddle: Orange's Little Sister...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? A delightful treat, and great if you're in need of a boost. ; ) ~F

Petite and sweet; a citrus twist. A spot of orange on your list. Peel me out, pop me in; I'm not as tricky as my seedy kin. 

What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer! 

I gave you a clue!


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Friday, March 10, 2017

Who Will Break the Silence?

After learning about Gandhi, Dave Packer decides to keep quiet. He doesn’t tell anyone, he just does it. The fifth graders at Laketon Elementary are so loud that they don’t even notice. But, when Dave overhears Lynsey jabbering away during lunch, his resolve breaks. After some insults are thrown back and forth, a contest is set up to see who can go longer without talking- the boys or the girls? Dave and Lynsey are the team captains, and it’s decided that three words can be spoken when a teacher asks any fifth grader a question. But that’s it. Who will be the first to talk? How will their teachers react to the silence and short answers? Is there a way to make sure no one cheats? Think you can figure out how the contest will end? You will be turning the pages to see if you are right!


No Talking by Andrew Clements  moves quickly. I could easily picture the boys and girls trying not to talk. It made me wonder how long I could last! I know it would be harder than it seems. Who knows, maybe one of my teachers will propose this idea. It could be really fun!  I thought the characters seemed realistic, which made it easy for me to relate to them. This is a book that can be enjoyed by boys and girls from third grade and up who like realistic fiction. I have read many stories by this author and I like the way he creates his characters and finds a unique story to tell about everyday life. 


Has anyone else read No Talking?  Or have you read another book by Andrew Clements? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading-

~L