Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? I love this look. 😉 ~ F
I'm dark and mysterious hanging alone, but wrapped up in you, I'm in the zone. I've a hood that conceals shifting eyes and whispered secrets caught by spies. I'm fashion sense for magical roles or a convenient place to keep stolen souls.
What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Monday, August 13, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018
Will Their Plan for the Last Day Work?
Brand, Steve, and
Topher are all in Ms. Bixby‘s sixth grade classroom. Steve and Topher have been
friends since the first grade when they met playing Legos. Brand has only been at
their school since last year, but they formed a fast friendship. Their teacher, Ms. Bixby has
touched their lives through moments that made them feel
special and important. Moments nobody else knows about. So they take it hard when
they find out that Ms. Bixby has pancreatic cancer and won’t be finishing out the school year. She tells them when her last day will be and
the class plans a big party. Unfortunately, Ms. Bixby doesn’t come to school the
next week and they learn she won’t be back, not even for the party. The boys devise
a plan to do something special for their teacher. Their plan changes after
they overhear that she's moving from the hospital in
Boston to a treatment facility out of state. They've never skipped school before, but they make a foolproof plan. What'd they decide to do? Let’s just say it
involves an expensive cheesecake, some wine, a scary man named Hazel, books,
and buses. Will they pull off the special events they've planned?
Is it possible to give someone a perfect day? How can they pay for their
teacher’s favorite cheesecake when they learn it costs a lot more than they'd thought? You’ll have to read this tearjerker to find out.
Ms. Bixby‘s Last Day by John David Anderson is the first book I’ve read by this author. Being told from three different characters’ points of view gives readers a good idea about what’s happening in each scene. The
characters are unique and different, but all still friends. Some things
that happened in the story I could see kids getting in a lot of trouble for!
The cheesecake plays an important role in the book and I went from wanting a
piece- to maybe not wanting a piece. I
loved that Miss Bixby was caring and made a connection with the
boys (and I’m sure many others). It’s always wonderful when kids feel special
and think a teacher is singling them out for something they’re good
at or appreciating one of their personality traits. Honestly, I’m not sure how
many teachers would want their students visiting them when they’re at a hospital
getting ready for major surgery, but the end of the book was touching and
definitely made me cry. I think a lot of adults will appreciate all the references to movies that were taking place in the 70s and 80s, like The Godfather and The Princess Bride. I would recommend this book to anyone in fourth
grade and up who likes realistic fiction and reading books from different
character perspectives. Although this book has laughter and sadness, there’s also a lot of action.
Has anyone else read Ms. Bixby’s Last Day? Or have you read
another book by John David Anderson? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~ L
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Answer to Fairday's Riddle: A Slice of Heaven...
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we'll be feasting on cheesecake. Friday, Lizzy has a delicious book to tell us about, so stay tuned. See you all around the book block. 😉 ~F
Two foods dressed up in a similar c, mingle together before you and me. A slice looks rich; creamy and thick—plain or fruity depends what you pick. Drizzled with raspberry or chocolate mixed in— at the end of the meal, you'll sport a grin.
Two foods dressed up in a similar c, mingle together before you and me. A slice looks rich; creamy and thick—plain or fruity depends what you pick. Drizzled with raspberry or chocolate mixed in— at the end of the meal, you'll sport a grin.
What am I referring to? Answer: Cheesecake!
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formatsMonday, August 6, 2018
Fairday's Riddle: A Thick Slice...
Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? Plain for me! 😉 ~F
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Friday, August 3, 2018
Will They Get the Loot?
Twelve-year-old March McQuinn has spent a life on
the run, with his famous cat burglar father, Alfie. He’s learned a lot from his dad and has even
played a role in some of the heists. Of course, March doesn’t do the planning,
or the actual breaking and entering, or the stealing. But, when he shows up to
help his father at the end of a big robbery, he is surprised that his father is
falling from a roof. Before his father passes on, he says a few seemingly random
words to March and gives him a moonstone from a famous heist he had been
involved in years before. Now March is alone in Amsterdam and worried that
someone is watching him. After taking the important things he needs and some
notes his father had written, March follows one of the clues to an underground
event and watches in amazement as a woman named Blue and a girl do some
fascinating music, ribbon and tumbling work. The police break it up though, and
this leads to March being taken into custody. The girl doing the ribbon work
turns out to be his long lost twin sister, Jules. Neither of them knew the
other existed. What other mysteries had Alfie hidden? Jules and March are sent back to America and
put in a home for children. They meet two other kids who quickly become their
friends. When Jules goes missing, and March recognizes her on tv in the footage of
a major jewel heist, he wonders whose side Jules is on and why. Now March is
determined to find the rest of the moonstones hinted at in the note his father
left him. Even more enticing is the reward of millions of dollars promised to
him by the woman whose cursed moonstones were stolen by March’s dad and fellow
thieves years before. Unfortunately, there are other people who want those
gems. Will March and Jules work together or stay on separate sides? Will he and
his friends be able to travel around the county in less than a week rounding up
all the gems in time for the full moon? Are
the stones really cursed and will the prophecy his father was told years before
come true? Read this fast paced book to find out!
Loot
is the first book I’ve read by Jude Watson. Looking at the cover I knew it was
bound to be a book filled with action. I liked March and the other main
characters. While they all had their flaws- they also had their strengths. The
danger and excitement definitely kept me turning the pages. I couldn’t help but
wonder if the kids would be successful on their quest for the moonstones, and
if the lady on the other end of the deal would keep her promise
and reward them with money. I like the threat of the curse and the magical
moonstones were intriguing. They sounded beautiful. I would recommend this book to
people ages nine and up who like a good adventure, and are okay with some of the
action and stunts being unbelievable. It reminded me of the action movies my
older brother likes to watch- very entertaining, even if you can’t picture it
all really happening in real life. This is the first book in the series and I
look forward to reading the next one.
Has anyone else read Loot? Or have you read
another book by Jude Watson? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~L
Happy Reading!
~L
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Answer to Monday's Riddle: Mysterious Moonstones...
Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we'll be gazing at moonstones. Friday, Lizzy has a glowing review to share, so stay tuned. See you all around the book block. 😉 ~ F
Two words connected make up one. The first one said isn't "sun". The second is a classy rock, smoothed and polished by a clock. A brilliant gem to behold; reflective light cast in a mold.
What am I referring to? Answer: Moonstone!
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats
Monday, July 30, 2018
Fairday's Riddle: Reflecting Rocks...
Two words connected make up one. The first one said isn't "sun". The second is a classy rock, smoothed and polished by a clock. A brilliant gem to behold; reflective light cast in a mold.
What am I referring to? Stop by Wednesday for the answer.
I gave you a clue!
Monday, June 18, 2018
Summer Writing Break!
Hello, Readers! We'll be taking time out this summer to write. The DMS has the key to the Master's Emporium, and there are plenty of secrets to uncover. We'll be back in July with more riddles and book reviews. Until then, happy reading and writing!
~ Jess & Stephanie
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