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“A book can’t change the world on its own. But a book can change readers. And readers? They can change the world.”
– Sarah Mackenzie
From the Book: Great Expectations This is a simple game that requires no logic. It was neat to play something that linked us both to the book and the past. Here’s how to play: Goal: To win all the cards from the other players. Set up: When playing with 4 people or less, use one card…
By: Charles dickens Genre: Fiction Publication Date: 1861 Publisher’s Description Regarded as one of Charles Dickens’s masterpieces, this is the story of the orphan Pip and his growth to adulthood. Supported by a mysterious anonymous benefactor, Pip travels to London to be educated as a gentleman and make himself worthy of the hand of the…
For the Book: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street This cake from Preppy Kitchen was the perfect addition to our Vanderbeekers book club! We added a few extra touches to the decoration of the cake to honor the cutest character in the story, Paganini, who is the pet rabbit of Laney, one of the Vanderbeeker children….
“How easy it is to fly on paper wings!”
– Helen Keller