Feb 21 2008
And the Winner is! . . .
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Feb 06 2008
The Wind in the Willows–Episode 9
In the last episode of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Mole and Ratty spent the night at Badger’s house out of the snowstorm. In the morning, with the help of Otter, they returned home. To find out what happens next in chapter 5, Dulce Domum (or Home Sweet Home), click on the + sign on the audio player below.
Feb 05 2008
Library Book Trivia Question #9
Just recently, the winners of the 2008 Newbery Medal and Newbery Honors were announced. Since this is the third time that author Kate DiCamillo has appeared on our countdown with her book Because of Winn-Dixie, I would like to know, “What is the total number of Newbery Medals and Honors has Kate DiCamillo won? I also want to know which books received which medal.
Answer to Library Book Trivia Question #8 is 5 of Roald Dahl’s children’s books have been made into feature films: James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Jan 22 2008
The Wind in the Willows–Episode 8
In the last episode of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Mole and Ratty found a secret door buried in the snow of the Wild Wood. Fortunately, it was the home of Mr. Badger who let them in and gave them warm clothes, warm food and a warm bed. To find out what happens next, click the +sign on the audio player below.
Jan 22 2008
Library Book Trivia Question #8
In 1996, the children’s book James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl, was made into a full-length movie. How many of Roald Dahl’s children’s books have been made into feature films and what are the titles of those books/movies?
Answer to Library Book Trivia Question #7 is Emily Bronte and Anne Bronte. Sisters of Charlotte Bronte, Emily wrote Wuthering Heights and Anne wrote Agnes Grey.
Jan 08 2008
The Wind in the Willows–Episode 7
In the last episode of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, Mole and Rat found themselves lost and frightened in the Wild Wood in the middle of a snowstorm. Finally, they stumbled upon a door hidden under the snow only to discover that they had found Mr. Badger’s house. Listen to the beginning of chapter 4, “Mr. Badger,” by clicking on the +sign on the audio recorder below.
Jan 08 2008
Library Book Trivia Question #7
When Charlotte Bronte published Jane Eyre in 1847, it brought her much success which was unusual for a woman in those days. However, Charlotte was not the only female published author in her family. What are the names of Charlotte’s two sisters who wrote the books Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey?
Answer to Library Book Trivia Question #6 is the Eliza Award. This award was created in 2002 by the Fay School Library and The Mystery of Eatum Hall was voted as the Lower School’s favorite picture book in 2005.
