All right people. I know you read this blog, you just don't post comments. And 99% of the time, that is ok. But today I am asking for your help.
The question is - what was your favorite book when you were 10 years old? What did you check out from the library time and time again?
I just read a children's book called "Oddfellows Orphanage" by Emily Winfield Martin. Then I jumped right into "Dancing Shoes" by Noel Streatfield. It's snowing this morning and I can see myself curled up on the couch, under a blanket, reading children's literature for much of the winter. I loved the Shoe Books when I was little (me and Kathleen Kelly, bonus points for you if you can quote the scene from You've Got Mail where she talks about Noel Streatfield) and now I want to know what favorite books you remember. What kids books should I put on my list for this winter?
I loved Anne of Green Gables, From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankwiler, The Westing Game, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. So that should get us started. Ready...set...post.
"Streatfield....how do you spell that?" I'd add Ella Enchanted and Number the Stars to the list.
ReplyDeleteBiz, I knew you wouldn't let me down! Excellent additions.
ReplyDeleteI liked Peppermints in the Parlor and The Phantom Tollbooth. I will think of more, I'm sure.
ReplyDeletePS I want a list of these awesome books so I can read them, too!
I love Peppermints in the Parlor! And I haven't read The Phantom Tollbooth in forever. They're going on the list for sure. Thanks.
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