I would say something lovingly sarcastic, but we all know we're being censored.

Truth or Dairy is about this girl who works at a ice cream shoppe called Truth or Dairy. Thus the title. I remember that a lot of different things happened to her, and she talked a little about what happened before, but it is diary form. I don't remember exactly what happens, just that I liked it enough to write a book review. It's in the binder, so you can read what i wrote on Monday.
I could help redesign the informational sheets to make it look more appealing to frosh. it is a little blah. but very good information on it. Yay, Bee! lol. I gotta get to sleep so i can get up early tomorrow. Peace out! I.H.n.

<3 Laura

For the book club summer reading list, I suggest This Lullaby, and Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre is a little heavy, so I guess Wuthering Heights might be better. Truth or Dairy is a good book, and it's diary form, so i know Chels would like it. I gotta go to Geometry now. Later days!

<3 Laura

Well, I was talking to a few people about books today and they compared the Mates, Dates and... to the Princess Diaries so Chelsey and Jessie you might want to try those out. Remind me I have a couple of things you guys should look at get a few ideas for the next great summer read!

Chelsey--have you read Fever,1794 by Laurie Halse Anderson? That is a pretty good historical fiction book.

Laura has recommended This Lullaby in the past, so that might be one to try, I have never read it, but it seems to be checked out a lot.

Well, it is off to bed for me, Good night!!

I like the Left Behind series. It isn't too hard to keep up with the main characters, like Buck, Chloe, and Rayford. But the smaller characters that are mentioned once every couple books can semi-throw you off if they become an important character.
My summer reading list is the rest of the Left Behind series, The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, The Importance of Being Earnest, and rereading Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
i'm a bit into classics right now. i don't know why. but it'll probably save me some time for next year, when i'm taking Honors 11 and probably in college lit classes. so woohoo.

oh hey, blogger news. thehomeschoolers.blogspot.com rocks. it's mass chaos in the form of me. i have a nifty comment feature on it, so you guys should all write a comment on it. it'll be great fun. bwahahahaha! later!

So what did those you think of the Left Behind series? Did it make you think?

What is on your summer must read list? Should we read the some of the same books so we have something to discuss this summer?

I just finished Kiss the Girls by James Patterson. This is the second novel in the Alex Cross series, it was also made into a movie. I saw the movie a long time ago, but couldn't really remember it, except Alex Cross was played by Morgan Freeman. This book is definately quite a page turner. Women are disappearing in the South from various places and in LA women are being brutially murdered. There are barely any clues and the Alex's niece disappears, so he decides he must help the FBI and local police force with the investigation. Alex is a police detective in Washington, DC he is also a Doctor in psychology (I believe).

Have a great weekend!! Is anyone else going to see President Bush speak?

I am looking forward to reading the The Glorious Appearing, but I haven't had the opportunity yet. Did you like the second book as well as the first one? I like the first 4 books the best and then there was a little bit of a rut, but the 2nd to last one was on the same level as the first few (at least that is what I think). Do you have a hard time keeping track of all the characters?

What is everyone else reading these days?

i'm reading the Left Behind series right now. I cried when the person died at the very end of the book. I knew he would, but i didn't expect it. I wish I could've been at school today to check out the third and fourth one. And I'm really trying to not read the one i got from the coolest lady i know. lol. gotta go. later days everyone! And remember: you all remind me of a spam kitty!

<3 Laura

Ok, if you aren't reading Mama's Babies, what are you reading?

I just finished another book by Meggin Cabot, She Went All the Way, it was a funny romance set in Alaska. For all of you Meg Cabot fans check it out (It is at the LaCrosse PL). I am currently reading 3rd Degree by James Patterson. It is the 3rd book in the Women's Murder Club series (HHS has the first one 1st To Die). If you like murder mysteries this series is a must read. On CD I am listening to Babylon Rising, it kind of reminds me of Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

Enjoy the beautiful weather!!
b

I started to read the book, but i forgot it in America. It looks good. I meant to submit a bookmark thing, but i forgot on friday. i'm really forgetful. I really have to get going right now, so i will see all of you on tuesday. France is AWESOME, just to let you know. Chels, you really should have come. Gotta go. REALLY. buh bye!!

<3 Laura

Chels...

Thanks for the offer of lending us the other books in the PD series. I need to read the middle ones yet. I have only read the first one. Sounds like a good summer reading plan :)
b

I think Sarah and Will were intially just friends that cared for each other and maybe it developed into young love at an early age.

But I think that the author just left that out of the story to keep the story focused on the issue at hand. I for one would have enjoyed a little bit of romance. I do think Will was very good for Sarah. What would have happened had Will not pushed the issues he noticed and shared with his Mother. I think Will and Sarah's love devloped from this caring attitude that Will had.

Do I need to break you two up?!?

How would you describe Will and Sarah's relationship?
I think that Sarah and Will are almost betrothed(or however you spell that) from the beginning. I knew they would be together! What do you guys think?

Chels-the point I was trying to make is that our mom's do a lot of stuff for us that they wouldn't have to. not that your dad doesn't fold your laundry!!!!!

I finally finished mama's babies. I think that once sara saw how mrs.quaver treated will she realized that she was being oppressed, don't ya think? Once sara's real mom took her back I think that she was very greatful:1.to have finally found her 2. Because she gave sara love, which she didn't get from mama pratchett 3.because they obviously had a lot of fun together and shared similar interests. I think that we take our own mom's for granted sometimes. I mean, they do our laundry, and fold our laundry, cook for us , clean for us, give us advice(sometimes without us asking for it!) and care for us and love us 24/7 365 days a year, 52 weeks a year. I think that it was weird how sara reacted when they gave the death sentance to mama pratchett. She knew that mama hated her during the whole trial. She obviously didn't want to live with mama anymore, because she was afraid and disgusted.

When I think about Mama's lifestyle and compare it to the children's I get so upset!!! These are innocent children...
First of all their mother's basically abandoned them when they were born for whatever good reason they thought of. Secondly all they wanted was love, not fancy clothes or gourmet food...LOVE! But Mama only gave her love to the babies because they were the ones that were currently paying for her lifestyle.

Do you think this happens today? Do you think their are foster parents and/or adoptive parents that are doing it purely for a better lifestyle for themselves and not helping the children?

I think that sarah new what mama was doing, there was so much evidence, like there wasn't a doctor in Peachester, and mama not letting the kids play near her garden, and kids getting deathly ill overnight! I think she knew but didn't want to believe it so she just blocked that option from her memory. Do you think that Sarah was afraid she'd be next? or was mama so reliant on her that she couldn't kill her? Couldn't she have just gotten the second oldest girl to help her out?

Your wish is my command...

Ok, the new reading guide is posted. Check it out and start a discussion Chelsey. I have read the book and would love to join you and anyone else who has read it in discussing it.

Well--I am working on getting the reading discussion guide for Mama's Babies posted. I just finished it and it should be posted in the next day or two, so what out!!

Welcome Susanna!!

Have any of you started reading Mama's Babies?