Monthly Archives: February 2008

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Abby

While not the best book that I’ve ever read, I did think that Wendy Mass’s Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life would prompt an interesting discussion in Tuesday’s 6th grade book group.  But I had not taken into account … Continue reading →

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Crash – Bang – Thunk

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Abby

Though I have to tutor for two hours this evening, I have today off from working at the library.  I’ve settled down by the woodstove, freshly made banana bread by my side, my laptop in my lap, all ready for … Continue reading →

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School vacation

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Abby

I wouldn’t want every week to be like school vacation week, but oh how lovely it can be to have that change of pace once in a while.  It reminds me of the days spent proctoring MCAs exams when I … Continue reading →

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Coming up this month

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Abby

Lots of great things coming up in the month of March: A showing of High School Musical 2 the first Friday in March, for which I’m expecting a big turnout.  (Please, please, please, please DO call ahead to pre-register!  It’s hard to buy enough popcorn … Continue reading →

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On blogging

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Abby

I’ve been thinking about blogging a lot lately, due in part to an email sent through the MASSYAC listserve and to the research that I do each week before my book group meeting, and also due in part to my … Continue reading →

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Uncovering Avi

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Abby

Though the 5th grade book group members love Avi’s Crispin series, there is one thing that really irks them:  Avi’s name.  “What’s his real name?” they ask me.  “Why does he only use the name ‘Avi’?  That’s just dumb,” they say. … Continue reading →

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Crispin: At the Edge of the World

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Abby

Avi’s sequel to his Newbery medal winning Crispin: Cross of Lead is the subject of today’s fifth grade book group.  Historical fiction doesn’t tend to be the hottest genre for this age group, but the kids in the book group … Continue reading →

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Oh, the grammar…

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Abby

Like fingernails on a chalkboard, these two lines leaped out at me yesterday: From the newest Sundance catalog, page 23, “SUNDANCE DENIM MAKES IT’S DEBUT” From Crispin: At the Edge of the World by Avi, page 126, “With the ship … Continue reading →

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Weekend fun

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Abby

Love Jane Austen’s books?  Have a little time to spare this weekend?  Try this quiz that determines which Jane Austen character you are most like:  link Lisa sent me the link to this quiz as she was preparing for her Teen … Continue reading →

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Mall rats

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Abby

Last Saturday, on a whim after visiting Guitar Center, Jim and I went to the Natick Mall.  It was the first time there for both of us, and we were stunned by how beautiful the mall is. Before I say any more, … Continue reading →

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