Thanks for this idea, Kristen! I was talking to my mother about this month's book selections and she also suggested that it would be interesting to talk about this. Cool beans!
A few items on your list triggered memories for me. I didn't read Where the Red Fern Grows until I was in my early thirties, and coincidentally it was just after my grandparents died within a week of one another. I was with Kristen in the sobbing department.
The Misty of Chincoteague series by Marguerite Henry (who also wrote Brighty...) was huge for me. I read all of them, and even corresponded with the author (I'll have to see if I can find the postcard she wrote me).
Madeline - I've never pronounced that name as "Madelinn" because of the rhymes in this wonderful book, which AP (and I know Fia too!) enjoys immensely
Pippi Longstocking & Raggedy Ann
Through the Looking Glass - our 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Zimmerman mesmerized us by reading the poem Jabberwocky from this section of Alice in Wonderland - we would beg her to do it again and again! I can still hear the way she made it come alive.
Anne of Green Gables - can't wait to read this one to my Anne!
The Secret Garden, A Little Princess
To Kill A Mockingbird - I could read this one over & over again
A Wrinkle in Time - my best friend and I were obsessed with this book in 5th grade
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - 7th grade oral book report, one of my proudest moments
The Great Gatsby - one of my faves in H.S. although now I really can't remember much :(
Huck Finn vs. Lord of the Flies - in 10th grade we had to do a comparison/contrast paper about these 2 books. That difference in philosphy about evil being inherent in man, vs. the influence of society really made an impression on me.
Also, Anne Peyton and I have been reading Mary Poppins lately. I don't remember it from childhood, but want it to be a big part of hers. It's lovely! If you've only ever seen the Julie Andrews movie, you must read the book. It's a totally different (and refreshing) portrayal of an English nanny. I also got the book on tape from the lib and listen to it whenever the kids are in the car with me (otherwise, NPR!). At first they struggled with the British accent of the narrator, and some of the advanced English words, or downright British words (such as "perambulator"), but they're catching on. Both kids will call out "Mary Poppins!" as soon as we get in the car. I actually not sure if Tommy understands a peep of it - maybe he's just crazy about that lovely accent.
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Cool that you're reading "Mary Poppins" to AP! I got that one from the library, but I thought it was a little difficult for Sofia to follow. I may try the book on tape though, from your recommendation, as we're driving to KS in a few weeks. It might be good for the trip!
yes...with either the book or the book on tape, I definitely have to rephrase some things and/or stop the tape and explain what happened from time to time. John gets exasperated with all the stopping and starting but I think it's kind of fun (plus I'm memorizing the stories better), and I've noticed her questions get better & better. let me know how it goes if you do it!
We should read The Great Gatsby for book club one month! I can't remember a lot of it from H.S. either.
I love reading your list!
Jade
I'd love to re-read The Great Gatsby as well. I think I read it in college, but have since forgotten it. Why is my mind such a sieve?
On the entertainment side, I read that Baz Luhrman (Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge - he's a love him or hate him kind of director, I think. I LOVE him!) is going to do a new version of Gatsby. And I think another big-name director is doing one too. Forgot who. I've never seen the Robert Redford one, but I'd see all three!
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