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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling The second installment in the Harry Potter series already weighs heavier in my hands. Not even 50 pages longer than its predecessor, nonetheless, the hardcover version I’ve gotten out … Continue reading →

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Starting with a Summary

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mrs.N

Last time I warned you that understanding is more than just summarizing. But let’s back up.  Let’s talk about the basic summary, both in general and also in relation to the Harry Potter series. As I mentioned before, many people check … Continue reading →

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How Hard is Too Hard – Grades 3-5

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Mrs.N

Usually I’m talking all content all the time!  Today I’m taking a break from that to talk to you about how to determine if the books your child is reading are actually too hard! Before Reading: A great resource for … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Mrs.N

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling As someone who genuinely loved reading the Harry Potter series, it’s strange to me sometimes to be such a strong advocate against it.  My problem is not with Harry Potter, nor J. … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Harry Potter…When is it Time for Harry Potter?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Mrs.N

I was out of college when I first read Harry Potter and I fell completely and madly in love with it.  It was one of the books that reminded me, after years of forced school reading, that I did love … Continue reading →

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Is Common Sense Media Enough?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mrs.N

When I started describing my blog to a local librarian, she responded with only, “Have you heard of Common Sense Media?”* Of course I have!  Although I don’t often consult the site, I think it provides a much needed service. … Continue reading →

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Tweet! Between These Pages is Now on Twitter!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Mrs.N

I am nothing if not behind the times, but as I’ve taken a bit of a reading hiatus this summer, I thought I’d branch out to keep from fully abandoning you. I’ve got a whopping three tweets up already!  Over … Continue reading →

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Opening Weekend: The Fault in Our Stars

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Mrs.N

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is opening weekend for The Fault in Our Stars and it is expected to do extremely well at the box office.  Clearly, I have not seen it yet.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Choice!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mrs.N

Your choice that is! For some time I’ve been meaning to ask you all: What do you want to see reviewed? I have so many ideas turning over in my mind, but the future is wide open, so share what … Continue reading →

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The Twits

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Mrs.N

The Twits by Roald Dahl There’s really nothing quite like Dahl when he lets the crazy hang out.  He did gross out humor years before Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants and he did it without poop, pee, vomit, wedgies and … Continue reading →

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