Monthly Archives: March 2011

Book Reading Challenge: Book 9

Posted on 27/03/2011 by

“Quaky Cat” Waking early one morning before the birds, Tiger sensed danger and a voice in his head told him to run for his life.  He fled out of the house, down the buckling street as a loud thunder sound … Continue reading →

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“Me Jane You Tarzan”

Posted on 25/03/2011 by

Ever been within 8 inches of an orangutan with nothing more than air between you..mmm thought not.  Now I have your attention, want to find out how I came to be that close to a young red-headed one, well hop … Continue reading →

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Words of Support

Posted on 23/03/2011 by

I just thought I would bring  to your attention something that is happening here on Friday.  I was recently reminded when reading a fellow writing friends blog, (Miss Marples Musings) her extremely thought-provoking post on illiteracy throughout the world.  How we could … Continue reading →

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My First SCBWI Meeting

Posted on 21/03/2011 by

Was I nervous? Oh yes!  Not one for turning up to such events on my own, come to think of it, coming to such events, I really had no idea what to expect.  Arriving a little early I met Lisa, herself a … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 8

Posted on 21/03/2011 by

“The Enchanted Wood“ What can I say!  I feel as though I have been transported back in time.  Through gold framed, rich, elaborate, colourful pictures, we follow Sarah Jane, through the forest where she meets all these beautiful fairies.  When … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 7

Posted on 12/03/2011 by

“The Little Fir Tree“ “O Christmas Tree,  O Christmas Tree! Your greenest branches Live for me.” Beautiful  new words to an old Christmas Carol.  These were made by a small boy with a lame leg.  While we are never told of … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 6

Posted on 08/03/2011 by

“Bambi“ He is born in the middle of the forest in one of those little hidden glades, a curious little fawn called Bambi.  He learns about the beauty and dangers of the world around him, and like any small child … Continue reading →

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“Getting One’s Feet Wet”

Posted on 06/03/2011 by

Thanks to a recent comment made by a fellow Children’s Book Hub member, I thought I would let you in on a little of my writing world, after all this is a writer’s blog, right? A few years ago I … Continue reading →

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My 2nd Travel Insight Story

Posted on 03/03/2011 by

Yes that’s right my 2nd Travel Insight story is up. It was a toss up where to go to from here, but I decided to stay with the winter theme, so cruise on over and check it out.  Don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 5

Posted on 03/03/2011 by

“The Night the Toys Came to Life” Author is Enid Blyton and Illustrator is Shirley Willis. I have always been a lover of Enid Blyton books, but only now have I realised how many she has written and the different genres, … Continue reading →

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