Monthly Archives: March 2009

I got Jane Eyre for a literature class ages ago and enjoyed it pretty well. I wrote a paper for that class about some of the supernatural elements in the book, like the Gytrash and the Spooky Red Room. This … Continue reading →

Today for the last of my Reading Week set, I give you the book that I brought into school to read to a class full of 1st graders:  The Wolves in the Walls.  It’s an awesome book, and because we’ve … Continue reading →

Roald Dahl is of course required reading, and James and the Giant Peach is at least a good one to have around.  I liked the Henry Selick / Tim Burton movie pretty well also. I think it’s kind of underrated … Continue reading →

We found A Ghost Named Fred at one of the many garage sales we go to whenever the weather holds up. I vaguely recall having this book when I was little, though I can’t be sure. It’s certainly of the … Continue reading →

These are some of Rowan’s favorite books in the world. Captain Underpants is the story of two very smart but bored elementary kids who get into lots of trouble.

March is reading month in Michigan (maybe other states also?) and is accompanied by lots of events and stuff designed to get kids reading books. The kickoff event happens in schools on March 2nd, which is also Dr. Seuss’ birthday.  … Continue reading →

This weird little thing was found at King books in Detroit. The Ranger Digest is a series of pamphlet or zine type books with all kinds of tips and tricks for soldiers of all kinds. Everything from how to how … Continue reading →

I finished reading this book on the way to Chicago, where a lot of the story takes place.  It’s really one of the best books I’ve read in the last decade. The story of The Time Traveler’s Wife is emotionally … Continue reading →

This volume contains some grammar notes and other information about a few of the languages Tolkien created for Lord of the Rings and other stories, chiefly the Sindarin language used extensively throughout LotR.  The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-Earth has been … Continue reading →

This may be a set of 5 books, but I’m going to consider them together here since they fit in such a neat little package. The Spiderwick Chronicles is also a quick read and can be done easily in a … Continue reading →