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Author Archives: Mrs.N
Treasure Hunt!
There’s something pretty magical about the idea of discovering something long hidden. Add in the possibility of solving a complex puzzle, deciphering cryptic clues or relying on a dog with a special talent, well who could resist? All this month … Continue reading
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J. K. Rowling If perhaps you were doubting that this book would be darker and more complex than its predecessors you only need look at the first pages. Rowling leads of … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling Since the last book didn’t exactly leave off at a point of great hope and joyful rejoicing, I expect I’m in for more darkness with Book 6. I’ve given myself … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling I don’t know if Book Five is actually the longest Harry Potter book, but I can tell you that it certainly feels like it. I’m excited and more than … Continue reading
Signs a Child is Struggling with a Book’s Content
This week Dr. J is back! I asked her “How will parents or teachers know if a child is having a bad response to the Harry Potter series, The Hunger Games, The Graveyard Book or any other book with potentially … Continue reading
All Harry, All the Time
I feel completely immersed in the world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts these days. Reading books with hundreds of pages will do that to a person. But it truly is a pleasure much of the time, a reminder that the … Continue reading
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Ask an Expert – Can a Book Really Upset a Child?
In reviewing the Harry Potter series, I thought it was important to share with you not just my personal views as an experienced educator, but the views of an expert in the field, my dear friend, Dr. J. She also … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J. K. Rowling Here it is folks, Book 4. In all of its Harry Potterish glory. Now is where things get real as the children say. Right here in this 700+ page … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Book 3 is now in my hands, still a relatively standard chapter book size, but we sit in the shadows of the much larger, heavier books to come as Books … Continue reading
From the Mouths of Babes
It’s important for children to learn to take ownership of their own reading decisions. Early on in school, we focus on helping them select the books that are “just right” for them. We want the reading process to become independent, … Continue reading
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