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Happy First Wednesday of October! Thanks to everyone who played last week 🙏🏻🙏🏻

🎃 Some of mine were Jasmine from Aladdin, Coraline, Tooth Fairy, 1950s poodle skirt, cowgirl, Tinkerbell. My girls have been jellybean bag, night sky, maple tree, dalmations, undead hippie, witch, ghost, among others…
🎃🎃 I usually get real pumpkins and bronze mums for the front porch.

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@Eggs

💡 Airplane
💡Air Force One
💡 Health and happiness for my family

Thanks for the tag @peanutnine
Play along, Littens!
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#temptingtitles #withaweekday

1. Ireland, Disneyland and Walt Disney World! 🤣 2. Still working on it but I love a drive in the car with great classical music 3. Working on The Good Neighbor 4. Getting our roads paved finally! It's been a year and a half since they started!
Thank you, @Eggs!

10-19 June 2021
An uplifting YA novel I liked but did not love until the end. Focuses on Holling Hoodhood, a 7th grader in 1967-8, as he is exposed to Shakespeare, the reality of war in Vietnam and the growing flower child movement. Its primary focus is, however, the generational clashes common to this period as both Holling and his sister seek escape from their overbearing father.
I am surprised this Newbury winner has not been adapted for film.

I‘m not a big YA fan, but this book is great! The story is told by a 7th grader during the 1967-68 school year - Shakespeare, rats, cream puffs, the Vietnam War, family dynamics, sports, duck and cover drills. What‘s not to love? A very enjoyable audiobook.

1. Yes!
2. No (although my daughter does love to be read to)
3. Um, pretty much all of the books on my shelves? 😬
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
Thanks for the tag! 😊

#MGMarch #MiddleGradeMarch @megnews

DNF The Wednesday Wars
I must be missing something because so many people love this book. Not me, maybe I didn't understand the humor. The repetitiveness got on my nerves.

3⭐ Lily's Crossing
Lily was a brat start off with, however, it did improve and I enjoyed the story overall.

Disappointed in this set, on the the next pair.

Book 14 #MGMarch #middlegrademarch This has been on my TBR back burner for a while... ( I read Okay for Now a few years back.) I thoroughly enjoyed the setting, narration, and characters-taking the reader back to the late 60‘s. A heartwarming coming of age story from a 7th grade boy‘s point of view.

Finished this audiobook on my walk today. It‘s #21 on my #BookSpinBingo card. I really enjoyed this book because I felt very connected to it. It‘s about a 7th grader in 1967-68. I was an 8th grader that year. I was developing my own opinions about many of the historical things that happened that year - the deaths of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy and the Vietnam War. I am even inspired to read some Shakespeare!

Just started “The Wednesday Wars” by Gary D. Schmidt, one of my #BookSpinBingo reads. It‘s about a 7th grader in 1967. I was in 8th grade in 1967, so close enough. The late 60‘s references are really fun. His older sister listens to The Monkees and wants to be a flower child. I was really into The Monkees in 1967! Anyway, it‘s cool!

“Whatever it means to be a friend, taking a black eye for someone has to be in it.”

I think this book is very humorous and I would use it in my classroom! I think children would be very engaged and it retest throughout the story.

Historical fiction. This book is the story of a boy who learns about the writings of Shakespeare and the impact they have on him. The main character does not practice a religion so he must stay with his teacher for the rest of the day who makes him read Shakespeare. The authors use of comedy and an uplifted tone throughout the book helps children how holing grows throughout the book.

What a completely unexpected delight! The book starts off with a 7th grader who thinks his teacher hates him. From there a boy who discovers Shakespeare, the power of kindness and standing up to bullies, first crushes, and finding yourself, all against the backdrop of the Vietnam war and the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and MLKJ. It‘s a surprisingly powerful little gem and Mrs. Baker will forever be one of my favorite literary teachers now.

I just finished this absolutely wonderful book. It follows a 7th grade boy during 1967-68 and his friends, family and especially a teacher/mentor. It‘s the Vietnam War, Shakespeare, cream puffs, rats and just finding out the person you‘re meant to be. I absolutely loved it and the Shakespeare references. (I‘m trying to be clever and illustrate it with a photo I took of Juliet‘s balcony in Verona last year.) Read this one, please.

This was such a pleasant, poignant YA book, set in the 1960s. The teacher and student friendship/mentorship is the heart of the story, but not in a sentimental way—and there are beautiful moments with family members and friends, as well. Never has a book made me crave cream puffs so passionately (and fear escaped pet rats so fiercely!). Also inspired me to brush up on my Shakespeare.

I know I'm being the worst host right now not getting you all pumped, but I promise to make the host posts for Macbeth when the time comes! Honestly, I have a lot of personal stuff going on. I'm very distracted right now. Oh, and I'm having a girl this time! Whoohoo! Anyway, book related: if you've been trying to get your kids interested in Shakespeare or the Vietnam War, or you just like reading kids chapter books, The Wednesday Wars is a winner!

A heartwarming yet fun book narrated by a 7th grade boy in 1968. It brings in many cultural problems during that time. High recommend for early teens on up.

1. It‘s a strawberry middle picker-outer thingy. I use it for strawberries and tomatoes and it saves me so much time. Santa brought it to me, so maybe if you‘re good, you‘ll get one, too. 🤪
2. Black 😎
3. Fantasy 😝
4. UFFDA yes❄️❄️❄️
5. eggs and coffee
#HumpDayPost
@MinDea

I adore St Bernards so for me this was just an excuse to post a pic of one 😁 for a future pet name I‘d choose Holling. St Bernards are described as “loving, gentle, and eager to please” and Holling does spend most of the book trying to please everyone he knows. And he‘s sweet. Just look at that tongue - and the drool!

#freakyfridaychallenge

I‘m going to be honest, @hes7 : I wasn‘t looking forward to reading this. The cover and blurb do nothing. However, I went for it, and bloodyhell I‘m so glad I did! Holling Hoodhood (what a name!) learns life lessons through his family, friends, Shakespeare, and his amazing teacher Mrs Baker. At times laugh-out-loud hilarious and other times tender and heartwarming, this book is just wow 💛 thank you for the #freakyfriday recommendation

1. I‘m so sorry for your loss @MinDea . Here are my two dum dums. Angel (left) always flops right when I‘m about to read and Rina (right) sleeps in the most bizarre places.
2. I am trying to learn how to crochet. Though so far I‘ve only learned that I apparently know a lot of curse words!
3. Lychee!
4. Nope, but I might make a short story one.
5. Might go cook for a friend of mine who‘s had a few rough days.
#HumpDayPost

A HF book that takes place in 1967 and Holing Hoodhood is a middle school boy that deals with daily problems like Mrs. Baker. Who has him spending Wednesday afternoons with her. This book talks about historical events like the Veitnam war and MLK's death while having the funny day too day life of a 7th grader. A Newberry honor winner. Also a great IR. #UCFLAE3414F17

#jubilantjuly #shoesonthecover

Don't think I'll ever outgrow wearing Chucks's.

Love these books about boys in middle school and the lessons they learn from unexpected sources. #LyricalApril #AmericanBoy

I love this middle grade book but the cover does not make you want to pick it up. #badcovergoodbook #aprilbookshowers

I'm so excited to talk about The Wednesday Wars with my book club. This is one of my favorite books of all time.

#marchintoreading #alliterativetitles

This was a nice little story - a year in the life of 7th grader Holling Hoodhood. It's 1967, and he's figuring out the world with help from friends, his teacher, and Shakespeare. Read this to help cover a weekly middle school book group while our teen librarian is on vacation!

I love the sound of a brand-new bottle of Coke when you pry the lid off and it starts to fizz. Whenever I hear that sound, I think of roses, and of sitting together with someone you care about, and of Romeo and Juliet waking up somewhere and saying to each other, Weren't we jerks? And then having all that be over. That's what I think of when I hear the sound of a brand-new bottle of Coke being opened.

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

Never read this gem before placing it on the list of choices for summer reading, but I'm glad I did. It follows a year in Holling Hoodhood's life. Specifically, the year he was in seventh grade. He would face many foes—Mrs. Baker, Doug Swieteck's brother, and William Shakespeare—and grow through the connections he made along the way. All of this happened in 1967 with the Vietnam War, MLK's death, & other events in the background. #bookisholympics

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Bring on Book 1 in my #BookishOlympics . I need to read it for school.