The Miraculous Journey of Edward Toulane

I just finished this book today, and no, it is not a Newbery book or it wasn't on the "list" of books to read, but I read it anyway. It was really good. The story was short, but had a lot of deep meaning. I highly recommend it.

A Year Down Yonder

While we were up at the cabin I read this book. Adrienne brought her copy up and she was still finishing up Bud, Not Buddy, so I started reading yesterday morning and finished yesterday afternoon. This one has been my favorite so far. The Grandma is a quirky super funny old lady. She said some stuff that I just cracked up at. I need to write them down because now i can't remember but it's funny. I loved that she comes across all rough and crass but really she will go out of her way to help people (in her own way and time). I really liked it and I am loving these easy quick reads.

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Toulane

This is the best book! I know it is not a Newberry but if you have time to read this do it! I read it in about 2 hours super easy and oh so good with so many good messages! I think this is why I love Children's books for all of the hidden messages! Anyways read it if you want something good to read! - Lauren will you post those other books for me - I forgot what they were...

Bud Not Buddy....

I finished this a while ago, but am just getting around to posting about it. I liked it...there were some laugh out loud funny parts. i wrote one down but I don't have it with me but it was something like this.... Your brain wants to be brave but your mouth lets chicken sounding stuff just fall out of it! That cracked me up. I, too, loved is list for a funner life. I really liked it. I have looked at our elementary school library and they don't have A Year Down Yonder, so I had Cole check his school and they don't have it either! So I will have to find a copy somewhere. Anyway, good pick on Bud Not Buddy,

I have been re-reading the Harry Potter books and am just finishing up #4, those are great books. We have watched the movies so many times since I read them all it's like reading them for the first time.

Lauren, maddy is reading Edward Tulane on her own and is loving it, I can't wait to read that one.

January's Book

So, I realized that is now almost halfway through the month and I haven't posted the new book... I know I had talked to a few of you about it but here it is officially.
A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. This is a sequel to A Long Way from Chicago. I have read the first one and remember it being a really funny story about a brother and sister who spend a summer with their crazy Grandma in the country during the depression or around that time - can't remember. But it was a really entertaining story. Enjoy!

Yo Adrienne!

Hey it is your turn to pick the book I think! Put it up here so we know what to read! Does anyone else have any good book suggestions - not newberry medal books? I need something else to read too!