Monday's Riddle: Orange's Little Sister...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? A delightful treat, and great if you're in need of a boost. ; ) ~F

Petite and sweet; a citrus twist. A spot of orange on your list. Peel me out, pop me in; I'm not as tricky as my seedy kin. 

What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer! 

I gave you a clue!

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Who Will Break the Silence?

After learning about Gandhi, Dave Packer decides to keep quiet. He doesn’t tell anyone, he just does it. The fifth graders at Laketon Elementary are so loud that they don’t even notice. But, when Dave overhears Lynsey jabbering away during lunch, his resolve breaks. After some insults are thrown back and forth, a contest is set up to see who can go longer without talking- the boys or the girls? Dave and Lynsey are the team captains, and it’s decided that three words can be spoken when a teacher asks any fifth grader a question. But that’s it. Who will be the first to talk? How will their teachers react to the silence and short answers? Is there a way to make sure no one cheats? Think you can figure out how the contest will end? You will be turning the pages to see if you are right!


No Talking by Andrew Clements  moves quickly. I could easily picture the boys and girls trying not to talk. It made me wonder how long I could last! I know it would be harder than it seems. Who knows, maybe one of my teachers will propose this idea. It could be really fun!  I thought the characters seemed realistic, which made it easy for me to relate to them. This is a book that can be enjoyed by boys and girls from third grade and up who like realistic fiction. I have read many stories by this author and I like the way he creates his characters and finds a unique story to tell about everyday life. 

Has anyone else read No Talking?  Or have you read another book by Andrew Clements? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading-

~L 

Answer to Monday's Riddle: Not Even A Peep

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, we won't keep quiet about Lizzy's review, so stay tuned! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

If noise is too much, I'm what you need. A blissful nothing for your head to heed. A golden idea, but no color found; quiet and thoughtful is this sacred ground. Crickets appear on the scene; they're not real, it's in what you mean. Sit, relax, and take a drink. In this space you can think.

What am I? Answer: Silence. 

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Monday's Riddle: It's Golden...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? With a two year old sister in the house, this is hard to find. ; ) ~ F

If noise is too much, I'm what you need. A blissful nothing for your head to heed. A golden idea, but no color found; quiet and thoughtful is this sacred ground. Crickets appear on the scene; they're not real, it's in what you mean. Sit, relax, and take a drink. In this space you can think.

What am I? Stop by Wednesday for the answer. 

I gave you a clue!

Lizzy's Review: Will The Treasure Stay Hidden?

“Look!” Michael could not take his eyes off the beach. “Soldiers marching right up our sled track. How’ll we get down?” ~Snow Treasure

It is 1940 when the Nazis invade Norway. Peter Lundstrom is only twelve, but he's about to become part of the grownup world. His father is a banker and is working with other leaders in the town to try and outwit the Nazis by smuggling the country’s gold bullion to a safe place. Luckily, Peter’s Uncle Victor is a sea captain who plans to sail the gold to America. The plan depends on Peter and the other children taking the gold from the top of the mountains to the fjord below. Sledding the gold away seems like it will be easy at first, but the German soldiers are not to be underestimated. Many trips will need to be made to get all of the bullion down to the boat. The fact that one of the soldiers speaks Norwegian makes everything even harder. There is plenty of snow, and the children do have many opportunities for sledding, but the soldiers are on their trail and each day their task becomes more challenging. When it looks like they will be caught, Peter must think fast and hope for the best. Will the children be able to get all the gold out of Norway? What will happen if Peter’s diversion doesn’t work? Is keeping the gold out of the hands of the Nazis worth the risk? You will be intrigued from the start and will keep turning the pages to see if everyone makes it out alive!

Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan is a wonderful book about brave kids who take on adult responsibilities during dangerous times. Peter and his friends are easy to relate to and seem like typical kids you would find anywhere. The book says that it is based on true events that are believed to have taken place in Norway during WWII. I am not sure how much of the story is true, but I was definitely on the edge of my seat hoping that the kids would get the job done! This is an excellent book to bring history to life for kids in fourth through eighth grade. Older readers will enjoy it as well! Be prepared to have history unfold for you as you read about the kids of Norway and their experience. I learned a lot about what life was like in Norway during the war and I definitely hope to visit one day. This book is a reminder about the hard life people had during WWII. A great addition to any home, school, or classroom library.  

Has anyone else read Snow Treasure? Or have you read another book by Marie McSwigan? We would love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!

~L

Answer to Monday's Riddle: The Norse Way...

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! Friday, Lizzy's review will whisk us off to Norway, so stay tuned. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

The way leads north by the Fairhair king. Go narrow through straight, clank cups and sing. Stories of Odin wandering past; ships on rough seas, sails full mast. A chilly coastline caps three, two are sverige and suomi. 

Where am I referring to? Answer: Norway! 

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
Make time to riddle and rhyme!

62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats 

FREE DOWNLOAD: Expires 4/1/17
COUPON CODE: UA94T