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"First there wasn‘t and then there was. Before God, no one was."

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Thermopylae. The Hot Gates. Gates of Fire. I'm actually having issues figuring out how to loudly exclaim the excellence of this work. It explores what drives the warrior to make the ultimate sacrifice. Spoiler alert: love. A worthy trip into the heart and soul of a warrior and those who aspire to be. Don't let this pass you by.

“And just like sugar in milk, we will sweeten your lives with our presence.“

Great message!

A story within a story about welcoming different people into your country (and an immigrant perspective). Due to a language barrier, a king tries to show a group of refugees that his country is full by pouring a glass of milk. The refugees' leader uses a sugar cube (that dissolves in the milk) to show that their presence would make their country sweeter, and not cause issues. Thrity Umrigar, the author, is an Indian-American immigrant.

#Lantern #WickedWhispers

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I didn‘t read either of my #bookspin books last month 😆This month‘s numbers are 9 and 4 - middle grade and cozy mystery.

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"With kindness in her heart, she turned her troubles into treasures."

The Persian Cinderella can be used in the classroom to explore cultural variations of classic fairy tales, encouraging discussions about values and themes across different cultures. Students can also engage in creative projects, such as rewriting the story from a different character's perspective or illustrating key scenes.

The Persian Cinderella retells the classic story set in ancient Persia, featuring Taminah, who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsister. Despite her hardships, she remains kind and hopeful. With the help of a magical fish, she attends the royal festival and captivates the prince. After losing her special silk shoe, the prince searches for her, ultimately recognizing her true worth and leading to a joyful reunion.