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They could also design ther own Deepwoods creatures - that would be a good one!
It's only right to point out there are about 9 books in the series - all excellent, but I suggest starting at the very beginning with The Curse of the Gloamglozer.
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There are a few activities actually on the website - I was just checking them out.
They could also design Sky Pirate Ships and come up with their own Sky Pirate names...
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The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell might be suitable for that age group and they're certainly very exciting. Check out the official website HERE.
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(There is already an Emma discussion thread as it was a regular reading circle book previously - the two threads will be merged at the end of August)
The fourth book being read in the Jane Austen Book Group (throughout July and August) is Emma:
Often said to be Jane Austen's most perfect novel, Emma" is also the perfect read - with a very imperfect - but loveable - heroine...Beautiful, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse thinks she knows best. She only wants to help others arrange things as she thinks they should be done, and, convinced she's just not destined to find true love herself, she believes she must instead devote herself to playing Cupid for others. But absolutely nothing goes to plan - and in the process, Emma has a lot of learning to do: about others, but most of all about herself...
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In deference to those who may be reading it for the first time - if you're going to talk about a major plot point, please state which chapter your post relates to and use the spoiler tags, so that those who haven't yet reached that point will know to wait a while before reading that post!Some discussion questions to consider:
DO NOT READ THE FIRST SET OF QUESTIONS BEFORE READING THE BOOK - THERE MAY BE SPOILERS!
1. Why is Emma so determined to "improve" Harriet Smith?
2. Why isn't Emma able to like Jane Fairfax?
3. Why does Emma remain opposed to Harriet marrying Robert Martin, even after the projected match with Mr. Elton falls through?
4. Why is Emma willing to overlook Frank Churchill's faults?
5. How different are the motives of Mrs. Elton in taking up Jane Fairfax and Emma in improving Harriet Smith?
6. What role does the visit to Donwell Abbey play in the development of Emma's feelings for Mr. Knightley?
7. Why does Emma insult Mrs. Bates during the Box Hill outing? Why does she realize how hurtful it was only after Mr. Knightley confronts her?
8. Why does it take Emma so long to realize she loves Mr. Knightley? Why is Emma's understanding so rapid once Harriet reveals her own love for him?
9. According to the novel, are Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill justified in keeping their engagement a secret? What are their prospects for a happy marriage?
10. Why does Mr. Knightley love Emma, even though he sees her faults so clearly?
11. According to the novel, does Mr. Knightley have any faults?
For Further Reflection
1. What might motivate someone to try to arrange the romantic relationships of another person?
2. Why are people sometimes unaware of their own feelings toward others?
3. How important are similar economic and social backgrounds to long-term romantic relationships?
(You do not have to answer all, or indeed, any, of these questions, they are meant only as points for you to perhaps mull over as you read, and provoke more discussion. Please feel free to ask and answer any questions that come up as you read.)
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What age is year 5 & 6?
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I'manother on the "read a couple of chapters" approach. You might be pleasantly surprised. It's certainly one I've been meaning to read for a while and I know that I will get round to it one of these days. It took me several years to get round to watching the film as I knew it would be an emotional roller-coaster ride and wasn't sure I could face it, but I now rate it one of the best films I've seen in many years. From what i've heard, the book is WAY better!
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Welcome to the forum, Posh. I hope you'll enjoy it here.
On the writing side of things, if you're serious about writing and worried about your punctuation and grammar, I'd suggest checking out your local college to see if they do any English classes - whether on a part-time or full-time basis. This should help you get more comfortable with the way things are written and help you gain confidence. After that, if you're still thirsting for more direction, a creative writing course might be a good move, but if you're already feeling more confident with the basics, then you should be able to get flying with your ideas. Best of luck!
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Thre are quite a few spelling errors in The Godfather by Mario Puzo (or, at least, there are in my copy which I very recently read). I must have spotted at least a dozen of them scattered throughout the book, so no doubt there are others that I missed.
Fortunately, the book was so good that it didn't actually detract from it as much as it usually would for me (it can drive me potty if I'm not absolutely loving the book I'm reading while I'm error-spotting!).
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Welcome and thrice welcome! have a fab time!
But that's a twice welcome, Laramie - LOL!
Welcome aboard, WP.
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I was predominently a horror reader - Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Richard Laymon were among my "regular reads". Also Terry Pratchett - I've been a big fan of the Discworld series since 1992 and I would regularly re-read those books. Eventually, though, despite loving those books, I decided that some fresh material would be a good idea and I branched out a bit a few years back and decided that joining a book forum might help me broaden my horizons a bit. It did - and now I practically devour pretty much anything I can get my mitts on!
Since branching out, I've discovered I love historical fiction and gritty crime thrillers (although I did read one or two crime books before). I've also started delving into classics and modern classics - an experience I'm enjoying immensely!
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Anyone who would like to get hold of a copy of this book and join in the circle - there are a few copies available at
Green Metropolis
Also available at Amazon. See link on site front page!
The Reading Circle choice for July is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne:The story of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some clues about the book on the cover, but in this case we think that would spoil the reading of the book. We think it is important that you start to read without knowing what it is about. If you do start to read this book, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy called Bruno. (Though this isn't a book for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later you will arrive with Bruno at a fence. We hope you never have to cross such a fence.
Some questions to consider:
1- Who was your favourite character and why?
2- Was there a particular part you enjoyed/disliked more than the rest?
3- Was this the first book you've read in this genre/by this author, has it encouraged you to read more?
4- Were there any parts/ideas you struggled with?
5- Overall, was reading the book an enjoyable experience?
(You do not have to answer all, or indeed, any, of these questions, they are meant only as points for you to perhaps mull over as you read, and provoke more discussion. Please feel free to ask and answer any questions that come up as you read.)
Also see reading guide (attached) from unknown online source (if anyone knows where this came from, please let me know!).
WARNING: You may wish to wait until you have finished reading the book before you look at the attachment - it may contain slight spoilers as it offers discussion points. -
Nope - I enjoyed the Harry Potter books too. And my Mam just finished reading them last week and LOVED them from start to finish - she's in her 50s, so there really is a wide appeal.
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Most of mine have personal messages in them too.
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I have another signed book to add to my little collection as Stuart Macbride was at our Posh Club boko group tonight to discuss his latest book (Flesh House). He was absolutely lovely and wrote in my book, "To Kell, Good luck on the thing growing in your tummy..." which made me laugh. Am well chuffed.
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I have a few books signed by the authors and I'll be adding to my collection tonight as I'm going to a book group meeting with Stuart Macbride who will be signing copies of his latest crime thriller, Flesh House!
I have other books signed by:
Stuart Macbride
Christopher Brookmyre
Terry Pratchett
Kelley Armstrong
Andrew E Shipley
J M Warwick
Samantha Grosser
Debora Hill (My review is actualy quoted on the back of this one!)
I'm pretty certainthere are others too, but I can't remember which ones off the top of my head.
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Herb-crusted baked salmon fillets with Jersey Royal potatoes; swede, carrot and parsnip mash; baby corn and petit pois. Followed by freshly-picked Scottish raspberries and chantilly cream. My mouth is watering just at the very thought of it to be honest! It might sound a bit big-headed, but it's one of my favourite home-cooked meals (OK, so the dessert doesn't need any cooking, but the main course does!). It's lip-smackingly good!
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He might like to try Pet Sematary by Stephen King.
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It depends, Lovesreading - I've had many books that were actually brand new and at
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I've been asked to do a reading at a wedding next summer and have been told I can choose what to read.
I'd like to choose something literary that talks about love, marriage, companionship in a positive and slightly romantic way, but without being slushy. Something that's just a couple of minutes long would be perfect.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be very grateful!
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There are a handful that spring immediately to mind for me:
There are others I love and can watch over and over again, but these are the "main contenders" as it were. If I had to pick just a handful of films to watch till the end of time, I'd pick from these and be very happy!
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My dad used to read me Wind in the Willows.
I have my old hardback copy of that, as well as Winnie the Pooh and The Nursary Alice (I suppose I should add them to the list, really!)
*wonders if Kell is in the mood for adopting a 32-year-old, if she's looking to buy so many books*LOL - I'm not even sure we're ready for this baby, never mind taking on someone else's fully-grown one!
Thanks for all the suggestions so far - keep 'em coming!
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Okie dokie - you all know I'm expecting and that (according to the bit in my sig) I have 99 days to go till Due Date.
Anyhoo, being an avid reader myself, i am determined to instill a love of books in Tadpole, and so I need to amass a library worthy of our mini bookworm. I've ordered a few books already, but I need recommendations from folks on really great books with wonderful stories and gorgeous pictures to keepeven the tetchiest kid entertained.
So far I have either got or ordered:
- The Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter (my own copy from childhood!)
- The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (my own copy from childhood!)
- Winnie the Pooh by A A Milne (my own copy from childhood!)
- The Nursery Alice by Lewis Caroll (my own copy from childhood!)
- Mr Bear Says, Can I Have a Hug? by Debi Gliori
- Storytime for 2 Year Olds by Ladybird Books (perhaps a little premature - LOL!)
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig by Mick Inkpen
- Bear by Mick Inkpen
- Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Janssen
- Little Beaver and the Echo by Amy MacDonald
- One Ted Falls Out of Bed by Julia Donaldson
- Squash and Squeeze by Julia Donaldson
- Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson
- Lift the Flap 123 by Bright Kids
- The Tabitha Stories by A N Wilson
- Little Caribou by Sarah Fox-Davies
But I need more! And who else should I ask but my good buddies on the forum?
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I'd say both Dracula by Bram Stoker and Carmilla by J. Sheridan LeFanu are "must-reads" of the classic vampire genre.
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2. Who was your first favourite author, and why? Do you still consider him or her among your favourites?
Roald Dahl, because he wrote about snot and bogies and poo. And yes, I do.
The Twits remains, to this day, one of my all-time favourite books. I adored it fromstart to finish and it's certainly one I'll be reading to Tadpole in a few year!
The last book you mourned finishing?
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I don't think I've ever mourned finishing a book. If I love a book that much I know I can look forward to rereading it in the future and that's something to which I can look forward.