Author Archives: Mrs.N

Coming Soon…June!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mrs.N

May has a been a bit quiet over here, mainly because I was busy packing up everything I own and moving across state lines.  Now that I am safely established in my new home, have unpacked the books I actually … Continue reading →

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Pantaloon

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Mrs.N

Pantaloon by Kathryn Jackson The original version is linked on the left. The shiny new reissue is linked on the right.   Source of Miscellany: A gift from my nostalgic mother.  She fondly remembered this story of a poodle turned … Continue reading →

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The Quail Club

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Mrs.N

Source of Miscellany: My drafts file.  I wrote this up shortly after I wrote up The Gold-Threaded Dress but never got a chance to post it. Why this book? I am teaching The Gold-Thread Dress as part of my immigration … Continue reading →

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Alligators All Around

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mrs.N

Alligators All Around by Maurice Sendak Source of Miscellany: I used to live around the corner from this rather fabulous museum, the Rosenbach.  They house a collection of rare books and manuscripts as well as antiques, silver, drawings and prints.  … Continue reading →

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The 13 Clocks

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Mrs.N

The 13 Clocks by James Thurber Source of Miscellany: This was a gift from my twelfth grade English teacher, who has known me since I was two.  As you can imagine there are pros and cons to this situation.  On … Continue reading →

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Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Mrs.N

Confessions Of The Sullivan Sisters by Natalie Standiford Source of Miscellany: I checked this out of the library after seeing it reviewed on another blog.  I’m so sorry fellow blogger that I can’t remember which one you are! Why this … Continue reading →

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Happy Little Family

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mrs.N

Happy Little Family by Rebecca Caudill Source of Miscellany: This is one I’ve owned for years.  I think I bought it for myself after liking it as a child.  It was unavailable for awhile, but now appears to be readily … Continue reading →

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May Miscellany

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Mrs.N

Various things are afoot that have led me to the conclusion that May will be a mish-mosh, a mixed up month, thoroughly without theme.  Unless you count mostly-things-I-own-plus-a-few-final-library-books-and-oh-yeah-maybe-some-reviews-I’ve-had-ready as a theme.  So pop in often.  You never know what you’re … Continue reading →

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Al Capone Does My Shirts Winner!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Mrs.N

While I am sad to say that this does not actually come with laundry service (how cool would that be!) I am thrilled to announce JMLC (comment #2) has won the copy of the book. Thanks to all for participating … Continue reading →

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Al Capone Shines My Shoes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Mrs.N

Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko This picks up not long after Al Capone Does My Shirts leaves off  Moose is still twelve, Piper the warden’s daughter is still a whole lot of trouble in a very pretty package … Continue reading →

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