Monday's Riddle: A Huntress in the Night...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? This riddle was sent in by our friend S.E. in 2011, and it's a perfect fit.  I'm excited to feature it again. ; ) ~F

She walks through the woods with her arrow drawn- a silver column of light. She loves no men, she holds no heart- a huntress in the night.

Who am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer. 

I gave you a clue!

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A Gathering of Characters...

Stop by the Character Book Club Today!

The Character Book Club meets again! Joshua from Joshua and the Arrow Realm will be interviewing Sam from Sign of the Green Dragon. Stop by Donna Galanti's blog to find out what these colorful characters have to say to each other. It's sure to be an adventure. :)

Happy reading!
~DMS

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Sign of the Green Dragon by C. Lee McKenzie  

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Answer to Monday's Riddle: The Character Book Club!

Next CBC meeting Friday, August 26th

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week, you're in for a real treat. Friday, the Character Book Club is back! Joshua from Joshua and the Arrow Realm will be interviewing Sam from Sign of the Green Dragon. It's sure to be quite an adventure, so stay tuned! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

Words come alive mingled together. On the pages betwixt falls fantastical weather. Contrast swings in black and white, shoots the story out of sight. To the moon and back, then into your heart; a fictional cast is the imaginative start. People meet to chat them up, talk it over a coffee cup. What if they climb off the shelves? What would ideas say to themselves?

What am I referring to? Answer: Character Book Club! 

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
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62 original riddles and illustrations
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Monday's Riddle: Mingling Words...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? A tricky riddle, and a most enjoyable experience. We've been to a lot of them! ; ) ~ F

Words come alive mingled together. On the pages betwixt falls fantastical weather. Contrast swings in black and white, shoots the story out of sight. To the moon and back, then into your heart; a fictional cast is the imaginative start. People meet to chat them up, talk it over a coffee cup. What if they climb off the shelves? What would ideas say to themselves?

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

I gave you a clue!

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What's Written in the Stars?

Ever since her mom died when she was little, Lily's been raised by her grandma and grandpa. They live right above their store in Maine. It's a bustling town during blueberry season when workers come to help with the harvest and the tourists buy blueberry products. This summer, Lily has been feeling distant from her best friend, and wishes things could go back to the way they were. Thank goodness, for her dog, Lucky. Unfortunately, he’s having trouble with his vision and can't see very well. Lily’s hoping to afford an expensive operation that might help Lucky. He's one of her last connections to her mom. After her dog gets loose and runs to the blueberry fields she meets Salma, a girl her age, who is helping with the picking. Lily and Salma become fast friends. Together they work to raise money to get Lucky the surgery he needs. Now the Blueberry Festival preparations are beginning and soon the pageant for Blueberry Queen will take place. This year her former best friend will be running against Salma. There's more than just the crown at stake, there’s money and a sense of belonging. No matter what Lily expected from the pageant there was no way she could've guessed the events that would unfold. Will the girls raise enough money for Lucky’s surgery? Who will be crowned the next Blueberry Queen? How will Lily deal with her friendship issues? 

I have read many books by Cynthia Lord and I was pleased to read A Handful of Stars. I heard her speak about the book at the Connecticut Children’s Book Fair this past November. It was great to dive into the story knowing a little bit more about the background of the migrant workers who go to Maine, and I remembered Ms. Lord talking about how the cover was designed. This is a wonderful story about family and relationships. It helps kids learn about old and new friends. Another important theme is going outside of the box and learning to believe in yourself. It was also a good lesson for Lily that sometimes what we wish for most isn't what's best, so we shouldn't close our minds off to other ways our hopes can be answered. I recommend this book to kids in fourth grade and up who like realistic fiction. A definite treat for any dog lovers out there! There are great things throughout the book that make the story stay with you long after you turn the last page. This is a book that made me laugh and I even shed a few tears. I've thought about the characters a lot and that tells me something about the book.

Has anyone else read A Handful of Stars? Or have you read another book by Cynthia Lord? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!

~L

Answer to Monday's Riddle: Blue, But Sweet...

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

I'm blue, but sometimes wild. I tease the tongue of any child. Bears love me, birds do too, picked just right so will you. Perfectly sweet once I'm done, where I pop up there's more than one.

What am I? Answer: Blueberry!

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
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62 original riddles and illustrations
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