Bit of a Break!

We're on a break, wrapping up the next mystery for the book launch. Tune in next week for more riddles and reviews! ~ DMS

Truth lies betwixt the lines.

Margo's Musings: Is There Anything in the Hole?

What happens when Sam and Dave dig a hole looking for something spectacular? Will they be able to dig down very far? Is there anything interesting hidden in the ground? Will their dog help them? Could there really be a treasure?

Margo spotted this gem at our local bookstore and had to have it. The story is about some boys digging for something spectacular. They dig down. Nothing. They change course- still nothing. Their dog tries to help them. But they can't find anything! At least that’s the story when you only read the words. The illustrations tell a whole other story! I pretended not to notice what was happening in the pictures, and Margo’s face was priceless. She was cracking up and pointing by the end. Of course, now she wants to dig up our backyard and who knows what mysteries are hidden out there! 

We enjoyed reading Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, which was written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. The writing style is straightforward and has a strong impact because the pictures reveal what is really happening. Poor Sam and Dave- they have no idea what they are missing! The illustrations are interesting and different. This is a fun story to read to someone who can’t see the pictures and then read it again when they can see what the author didn’t reveal.

Has anyone else read Sam and Dave Dig a Hole? Or have you read another book by Mac Barnett or Jon Klassen? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Happy Reading!
~F

Answer to Monday's Riddle: What's at the Bottom?

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Margo wants me to review a children's picture book she digs, so stay tuned! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

At the bottom, you are low; up is how you must go. You may fall in and feel stuck or it could be a spot of luck. Dig it deep, then you'll see- inside out is where you'll be.

What am I referring to? Answer: Hole!

Riddle skills will come in handy when you're trying to solve the next case in the DMS files, Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library! The mystery unwinds on October 23rd, so stay tuned for clues. ;)

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Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
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Monday's Riddle: Can You Dig It?

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? The DMS recently uncovered a very mysterious one in the case of the Talking Library. ; ) ~ F

At the bottom, you are low; up is how you must go. You may fall in and feel stuck or it could be a spot of luck. Dig it deep, then you'll see- inside out is where you'll be.

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

I gave you a clue from the DMS's adventures in the Talking Library! 

Fairday Morrow and the Talking Library!
Jessica Haight & Stephanie Robinson
Illustrations by David SanAngelo
Book 2: Fairday Morrow Series
Middle grade mystery
Age range: 8 years and up
Grade level: 3 and up
Publish Date: October 23rd, 2017
Publisher: Willow Press 


Pre- order available!