Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? It's interesting to think about their perspective in life. ; ) ~ F
Sea tides through bubble eyes; deep is where my spirit lies. Tipped scales cruise the surf, run aground on dry turf. Racing on a river run, trolling shallows in the sun; if your line isn't late, you'll know it when I snap the bait. Below I shall always dwell, for when above I do smell.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Monday, January 30, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
Writing In A Break...
We're taking a break to write in the final pieces of the puzzle. Tune in next week for more fun riddles and great book reviews! Happy reading. ; ) ~ DMS
Friday, January 20, 2017
No Soup?
Despereaux came
into the world with eyes open, looking at the light. This seemed very wrong to
the rest of the mouse family. From that day on he only continued to be more
different from the other mice. With his oversized ears and tiny body, Despereaux
didn't want to eat pages, he wanted to read them. He didn't want to scurry around,
he wanted to enjoy the light and the sounds. Once he put his eyes on Princess Pea,
he was in love. Despereaux would do anything for her. When he admits to talking
to Princess Pea, a human, he is sentenced to the dungeon for breaking the main
mouse code. Despereaux’s story overlaps and intertwines with that of a rat, Roscuro,
and a peasant girl, Miggery Sow. The reader gets to hear the story from each of
their points of view as the tale progresses. The rat, who also loved the light,
came to distaste it after falling in to the queen’s soup and killing her. He
decided it was time for him to go along with the rest of the rats and their evil
ways. Sadly, soup is outlawed, as it was the queen's favorite meal when she was
alive and the king thinks it will be too sad to have it now. No spoons. No soup.
No comfort food. No easy to make meals for those who don't have a lot of money.
When Miggery Sow comes to live at the castle, she wants to become a princess.
What will happen when the plot thickens and the princess may lose her crown?
Will Despereaux be able to survive the dungeon? Will the rat stay with his evil
ways? Will there be a happily ever after? Is soup ever going to be eaten again in the
kingdom? Read this unique fairytale to find out!
I have read quite a few books
by Kate DiCamillo. The Tale of Despereaux
is by far my favorite. I love fairytales, and this one has something for
everyone. There's action and adventure, with plenty of twists and turns. If you
like stories with love and heartache, then you'll be able to relate. If the reader pays attention, there's lots
of good advice sprinkled in. I love the development of the different characters
and it was wonderful to see Despereaux evolve. I applauded him for being who he was and not changing his ways
just to be accepted. I'd recommend this book to those in third grade
and up who like a book where story lines connect, and of course, anyone who
enjoys a good comforting bowl of soup! I would be upset if I could
never eat soup again, and I use spoons pretty regularly too!
Has anyone else read The Tale of Despereaux? Or have you read another book by Kate DiCamillo? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~L
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Answer to Monday's Riddle: Soup's the Dish!
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Tune in Friday for Lizzy's review to find out the ingredients for this week's story! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Answer: Soup!
Fairday's Riddles: Volume I
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Answer: Soup!
Fairday's Riddles: Volume I
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Monday, January 16, 2017
Monday's Riddle: The Taste Du Jour!
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? It's like a warm hug, especially when my dad stirs some up on a chilly afternoon. ; ) ~ F
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
Feeling icky? Under the day? Pick up your bones! It's a spoonful away! Flavors for all to suit the need. Heat them up- the soul must feed! Think tomato, and you'll see red. How about noodles? Good for the head. Vegetable always hits the spot, vichyssoise's brilliant when it's much too hot. Clams will sink into your gut. Check the squash, it looks like a nut. Thick or thin, good and smelly, so many ways to feed your belly!
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer!
I gave you a clue!
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