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Roald Dahl Month: Danny Champion of the World

September 27, 2010 – 3:45 pm

When I found out (late in the month ) that it was Roald Dahl Month, I knew that I had to at least do a little celebrating.  I asked for suggestions on what I should read and Tameka said James and the Giant Peach.  I love that one and actually requested it from [...]

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Bookish News: Roald Dahl Month

September 15, 2010 – 9:32 am

I know that you guys have heard me wax nostalgic about a couple of Roald Dahl books since I’ve been blogging.  If you’ve read the “about” section of the blog, you may have noticed that my blog’s name comes from a Roald Dahl quote that I love:
“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go [...]

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Flashback Friday: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

July 16, 2010 – 8:47 am

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl
After reading and being absolutely obsessed with Matilda in elementary school, I made quick work of Roald Dahl’s other books.  I am fairly certain that I read all of them and can’t think of one that disappointed.  His kind of dark humor and belief that kids are smarter [...]

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Flashback Friday: Matilda

February 5, 2010 – 6:00 am

I remember my third grade teacher giving me a nice, shiny copy of this book and telling me that Matilda always reminded her of me.  I was immediately sold because: 1- it seemed like a huge, fat book at the time, which I have always loved, and 2- I loved my third grade teacher, Miss [...]

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