2009 Read alouds

The following is a list of the books we enjoyed as read alouds in 2009:

• Ginger Pye


• Red Sails To Capri


• Westing Game


• Pollyanna


• Gladys Aylward


• Adam and His Kin


• Candy Shop War


• Paddle-to-the Sea


• Tree In The Trail


• Mathematicians Are People Too


• The Mysterious Benedict Society

Some we actually enjoyed more then others! Most of all, we enjoyed reading the books all cozy on the sofa and then popping some popcorn and watching a few of them on TV!

2009 Read alouds

The following is a list of the books we enjoyed as read alouds in 2009:

• Ginger Pye


• Red Sails To Capri


• Westing Game


• Pollyanna


• Gladys Aylward


• Adam and His Kin


• Candy Shop War


• Paddle-to-the Sea


• Tree In The Trail


• Mathematicians Are People Too


• The Mysterious Benedict Society

Some we actually enjoyed more then others! Most of all, we enjoyed reading the books all cozy on the sofa and then popping some popcorn and watching a few of them on TV!

Graphic Novels Challenge

My daughter, Leanne, who is an avid Graphic Novel reader devours these books! I have attempted to read some of them and just can't seem to get into them as much as she does. So, in hopes of trying to understand her fascination with these books, I will joining this challenge with her. The rules are simple and overlapping is accepted, so if you are interested in joining us on this challenge, head on over to Graphic Novels Challenge and sign up.

There are 3 levels you may join:

• Beginners - 3 Comics or Graphic Novels


• Intermediate - 3 - 10 Comics or Graphic Novels


• Expert - 10+ Comics or Graphic Novels

I will be joining the Beginners level and Leanne will be joining the Expert level!
This challenge will run from January 1st - December 31st, 2010.

Mom's list:

1. Shugo Chara, volume 1


2. Ultra Maniac, volume 1


3. Alice and The Country of Hearts, volume 1


4. Alice and The Country of Hearts, volume 2
   


5. Shugo Chara, Volume 2

Leanne's list:

1. Shugo Chara, volume 4


2. Fruits Basket, volume 5


3. Full Metal Alchemist, volume 4


4. Full Metal Alchemist, volume 5


5. Shugo Chara, volume 5


6. Oran High School Host Club, volume 1


7. Oran High School Host Club, volume 2


8. Soul Eater,Volume 1


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Please check back for more on Leanne's list!

Graphic Novels Challenge

My daughter, Leanne, who is an avid Graphic Novel reader devours these books! I have attempted to read some of them and just can't seem to get into them as much as she does. So, in hopes of trying to understand her fascination with these books, I will joining this challenge with her. The rules are simple and overlapping is accepted, so if you are interested in joining us on this challenge, head on over to Graphic Novels Challenge and sign up.

There are 3 levels you may join:

• Beginners - 3 Comics or Graphic Novels


• Intermediate - 3 - 10 Comics or Graphic Novels


• Expert - 10+ Comics or Graphic Novels

I will be joining the Beginners level and Leanne will be joining the Expert level!
This challenge will run from January 1st - December 31st, 2010.

Mom's list:

1. Shugo Chara, volume 1


2. Ultra Maniac, volume 1


3. Alice and The Country of Hearts, volume 1


4. Alice and The Country of Hearts, volume 2
   


5. Shugo Chara, Volume 2

Leanne's list:

1. Shugo Chara, volume 4


2. Fruits Basket, volume 5


3. Full Metal Alchemist, volume 4


4. Full Metal Alchemist, volume 5


5. Shugo Chara, volume 5


6. Oran High School Host Club, volume 1


7. Oran High School Host Club, volume 2


8. Soul Eater,Volume 1


9. 
   

Please check back for more on Leanne's list!

Finish That Series Challenge

I have decided that in the year 2010, I am going to finish all those book series I have started and never finished. So, I have joined a Reading Challenge that is being hosted by Royal Reviews. The rules are pretty simple and there are four levels that you may join:

• -- Curious – Finish 2 series.

• -- Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

• -- Addicted – Finish 5 series.

• -- Obsessed – Finish 10 series.

Because I have so many series that I have started and never finished, I will be joining the Addicted - Finish 5 series.

The series I will attempt to finish are:

1. Fabel Haven by: Brandon Mull


2. InkHeart by: Cornelius Funke


3. The Shadow Children by: Margaret Peterson Haddix


4. The Kingdom Keepers by: Ridley Pearson


5. Blossom Street by: Debbie Macomber

If you would like to join me on this quest, head on over the Royal Reviews and sign up.

Wish me luck, as this will be a big challenge for me!

Finish That Series Challenge

I have decided that in the year 2010, I am going to finish all those book series I have started and never finished. So, I have joined a Reading Challenge that is being hosted by Royal Reviews. The rules are pretty simple and there are four levels that you may join:

• -- Curious – Finish 2 series.

• -- Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

• -- Addicted – Finish 5 series.

• -- Obsessed – Finish 10 series.

Because I have so many series that I have started and never finished, I will be joining the Addicted - Finish 5 series.

The series I will attempt to finish are:

1. Fabel Haven by: Brandon Mull


2. InkHeart by: Cornelius Funke


3. The Shadow Children by: Margaret Peterson Haddix


4. The Kingdom Keepers by: Ridley Pearson


5. Blossom Street by: Debbie Macomber

If you would like to join me on this quest, head on over the Royal Reviews and sign up.

Wish me luck, as this will be a big challenge for me!