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hissingpotatoes
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Anne Collins, Alexander McCall Smith
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Mehso-so

2.5/5⭐ There's very little connective tissue to the story. Often an entire chapter goes onto a tangent into a side character's full history or Botswanan history/culture. The main plot doesn't make its presence known until 2/3 of the way through, and even then there's no sense of urgency or conflict/difficulty and it's distracted from with sideplots. I like the main character but there was never a hook for me. #roll100

Librarybelle I liked this one but wasn‘t in love with it, if that makes sense. I know others who absolutely devoured this series, they loved it that much. 3w
Ruthiella All the books are like this. I love ‘em but I can see where they would not appeal to everyone. 3w
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yoavshai
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Anne Collins, Alexander McCall Smith
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#BookCoverChallenge
Day 299.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

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TheSpineView
Dear Nobody | Berlie Doherty
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BarbaraBB
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Anne Collins, Alexander McCall Smith
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#BookReport 18/22

Four books, three for #ReadingAfrica2022. The tagged one and especially The House at Sugar Beach, were absolutely great. The #Persephone was an okay read, Homo Safaricus I just finished. Review will follow soon!

squirrelbrain A good week! 😘 2y
Cinfhen Great week💕love the photo 🤩 2y
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BarbaraBB
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Anne Collins, Alexander McCall Smith
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Pickpick

If not for #ReadingAfrica2022 I would never have discovered this popular series about the lovely Mma Ramotswe, owner of the first ladies‘ detective agency in #Botswana. The mysteries she solves are not the point I think, the book especially shows a deep love for Africa. It‘s hard to believe a white man wrote this book yet he did an excellent job!

#19822022 #1998 #ReadingAfrica2022 🇧🇼

Librarybelle Great choice!! 2y
BarbaraBB @Librarybelle Yes, it‘s a great read! 2y
Libby1 I love this series. He‘s one of my favourite authors. 2y
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BarbaraBB @Libby1 I am glad I have discovered him! 2y
katcalvin Loooove these books. The HBO series was also a delight. 2y
BarbaraBB @katcalvin I didn‘t know there is a series as well. I‘ll have to check it out! Thanks! 2y
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dimedgirl
The Worry Web Site | Jacqueline Wilson
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Pickpick

An old children‘s book I never read, but it was a cute read! Follows a handful of kids and their worries ranging from having a crush to not wanting their stepmother. Cute read filled with British humor that may not be everyone‘s cup of tea. A bit of a product of it‘s time, but I liked it.

Just trying to get through my physical TBR, and trust me I‘ve got a long way to go haha. Promise it‘s not all comics and children lit. 😂

4/5🌟

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Andrea4
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Anne Collins, Alexander McCall Smith
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Mehso-so

Feel like I'm the odd one out for this opinion but here it goes...
I found the characters charming but the story as a whole boring. I guess I prefer the more dramatic whodunnits than this (much more) realistic take on the detective.
Perhaps in a different mood this would suit but currently with covid still dampering the social excitement of my life, I need something with a little more oomph. Still, I finished it in a week so can't be too bad eh?

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AlexRobinson
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Pickpick

This RF focuses on a young boy who begins to have a problem. Not knowing what to do, who to turn to, and how to handle it- the problem begins to grow to a hindering size. Will the boys be brave and face his fears? Or will he continue ignoring it, only making it more unbearable?

AlexRobinson This book discusses themes I personally feel like go unsaid, leaving it up for all grade levels. Because it is such a crucial topic for all age groups to learn, I would utilize it in a RA format, leaving room for open discussion and questions as well as hand on activities such as the balloon experiment: focusing on how when worry can grow you also loose sight of new opportunities- 3y
AlexRobinson https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-do-you-do-with-a-problem-by-kobi-yamada-ac....
UDL guidelines that can be used through out the text as well as activity are 9.2, 9.3, and 4.1 (facilitating personal coping skills and strategies, developing self-assessment and reflection, and varying the methods for response and navigation).
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AlexRobinson EL strategies such as 4, 8, 13, and 36 (link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge, use direct instruction, using preview/review activities, and asking numerous questions which require higher level thinking responses) can be adapted into the text as well as activity. 3y
AlexRobinson These guidelines and strategies set in place will give proper direction on tackling such a complex yet relatable theme. (If you would like a book with a similar theme yet with diversity and minority representation, check out: Ruby Finds A Worry by Tom Percival!) #ucflae3414sp21 3y
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