Mother-Daughter
Book Discussion
For girls in grades 5 and up and their Moms.
Cost: $20 for the year.
Registration and Library membership are mandatory.
Monday,
January 25, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Led by Penny Fransblow, Head of the Children’s Library.
"The Star of Kazan "
by
Eva Ibbotson
“Identity theft is at the heart of this marvellous novel and the theme of identity
runs strongly throughout. The Star of Kazan proves that we belong to the people
who love us most, and that honesty, loyalty and kindness matter. This is a story
to curl up with, to read aloud and to savour every word, the kind of book where
the plot keeps you reading and the descriptions fuel your imagination and often
make you laugh out loud.”
Books are presently on sale at the Library ($11.00).
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Monday,
February 15, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Led by Penny Fransblow, Head of the Children’s Library.
"Nory Ryan's song"
by
Patricia Reilly Giff
“Nory Ryan’s Song is a story of courage and sacrifice, friendship and family.
It deals with hopes and fears, love and caring. Nory’s brave efforts to save
her family will introduce an unfamiliar period in history and help connect us
to the plight of the Irish immigrants to North America in the 19th century.”
Books are presently on sale at the Library ($9.00).
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Monday,
March 15, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Led by Penny Fransblow, Head of the Children’s Library.
"Peeled" by Joan Bauer
“Newbery Honour author Joan Bauer’s gleeful wordplay, sure sense of setting,
details of newspaper life and the many colourful characters that make this a
pleasurable read may encourage teens to consider deeper questions about urban sprawl and the many who profit from public fear. The book is a reminder that teens are an important part of every community and that the work they do matters.”
Books are presently on sale at the Library ($10.00)
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Monday,
April 12, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Led by Penny Fransblow, Head of the Children’s Library.
"Our Only May Amelia"
by
Jennifer L. Holm
“An unforgettable heroine narrates Holm’s debut novel set in late nineteenth
century America. Holm’s uncanny ability to give each of the siblings and a wide range of adults, a distinctive character while maintaining May Amelia’s spunky
narrative voice, gives this Newbery Honor book its immediacy and potency.
She may be a miracle but she’s no proper young lady!”
Books are presently on sale at the Library ($9.25)
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Monday,
May 10, 2010
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Led by Penny Fransblow, Head of the Children’s Library.
"The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks"
by
E. Lockhart
“Lockhart has created a unique, indelible character in Frankie - an empowered female who is a rare and refreshing find. She is the ultimate feminist role model for teens: a girl with guts and imagination who’s brave enough to take on ‘the old boy’s club’. This novel, which has earned many awards and honors and was a National Book Award finalist, is a funny feminist manifesto that will delight all.”
Books are presently on sale at the Library ($11.50)
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