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As with most Monday mornings, this one was quite hectic! From trying to finish last weeks items, to checking emails and delivering equipment to teachers, I rushed from one activity to another without really concentrating on any one in particular. Then, this co-worker comes in. One of those old heads who moves with deliberate slowness… Read More Captured
Fat hoochie prom queen by: Nico Medina Simon Pulse, 2008 main character: Margarita Anonia Diaz (“Madge”) I love that title! I could not wait to read the book! Unfortunately, I was more than a little disappointed throughout most of the book. The gratuitous abuse of drugs and alcohol by the teen characters was overwhelming. Lucking,… Read More book review: Fat Hoochie Prom Queen
Chanda’s war author: Allan Stratton 2008 Harper Collins Children main character: Chanda With a bangled brown hand thrust assuredly upon her hip, the cover gently tugs us into Chanda’s War. We revisit chararcters introduced in Stratton’s previous novel, Chanda’s Secret in this book that can be understood withou having read the previous work. Stratton’s time… Read More book review: Chanda’s War
Chess Rumble by Jesse Joshua Watson; illustrated by G. Neri Lee and Low Books 2007 main character: Marcus Chess Rumble is a guy book. It’s written and illustrated by guys for guys with well chosen words and powerful graphics. Written in free verse style, the book uses few words and appeals to reluctant readers. The… Read More book review: Chess Rumble
Cotton Quilts 