Yesterday, our family drove down to Nauvoo and back. About 2 hours each way. During the drive we listened to a book on tape. It is a children's book, it says for 7 and up, and I would put it in the fantasy category. It was called "Rowan of Rin" by, Emily Rodda. Even though it was a children's book, we loved listening to it on tape. The story was great and the narrator awesome. Greg added about 20-30 minutes to our drive so that we could finish it (Lizzy and Ben didn't appreciate that, but the rest of us were thrilled). I would highly recommend it, even to adults. It certainly makes the drive seem shorter.
It is about a boy who doesn't really fit in at all in his village , but how his uniqueness ends up saving them all. It is a little predictable in some places (after all it is for 7 year olds), but still very enjoyable. It has a meaningful ending, and is very well written and narrated. Check it out at your library for free!
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Nice little plug for libraries there. I will put that on my summer reading list. It sounds like a good book to share with a class. You have very good kids to make all those long trips with you. I miss you all.
I feel sorry for those who don't read. We're into the Tennis Shoe series and find them really good. Some say they're for kids but if so that's OK
Dear Tammy and Gregg,
Thanks for the pictures of your children, the tale of the "unneeded" dishwasher (I have done what you did, Gregg, but I was certian it was the dishwasher before I started...), and the account of your Ebbert Family reunion. Tmmy, your account of the reunion was lovely; so glad you could all get together.
Love,
Grandpa Peterson
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