Today I brought home The Tale Of Despereaux from the library for Harry to read. I had hoped to read it first, just to check it was suitable. I don't always do this, but I had heard this was a very sad story. Anyway, I wasn't quick enough...Harry picked it up when he got home from school and finished it just a few minutes ago! And he absolutely loved it (so I guess it's my turn now). Oh and he agreed it was a very sad tale.
It looks as though we may have another Emily Rodda fan in this household! Till was given the complete Fairy Realm series on audio CD recently. She found the accompanying book(s) in the library and has been following along while she listens to the CD's (for the zillionth time!). Reading along with a CD has been great for improving her skills; at first she would get lost easily, but now she can follow along fluidly without losing her place.
I recently read The Memory Keeper's Daughter, which I quite enjoyed. Right now I'm a third of the way through The Reef. You may remember one of my new year resolutions was to read at least 20 books this year. Well I'm not quite halfway yet, but I'm feeling pretty confident I'll reach my target!
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Harriet never really got into The Fairy Realm, despite receiving it at the height of her fairy obsession. And just the other day I found Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo at the op shop but Harriet said she wasn't interested. *sob*
I quite enjoyed TMKD but in that trashy, throw-away kind of enjoyment - a good aeroplane book. Mind you it's been a few years since i read it now and I am a total book snob, it is a serious problem! I just received an e-reader for Mother's Day after hogging Jimbo's for ages so I'm looking forward to whipping through some more books that aren't all parenting and crafts. ;) I'm going to start The Children of Men again I think...
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