Karen Hokanson Miller

September 2015

Questionable parents, mystery and a lovely old lady who…

Summer of the Gypsy Moths By Sara Pennypacker It’s might be the worst summer vacation, ever, for Stella. It’s not because her irresponsible mother wanders off, again, and leaves her with her aunt Louise. Or that Stella and her aunt’s foster child, Angel, loathe each other. Maybe it’s because Stella will have to help her […]

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How to get a non reader to read…and laugh out loud

Leroy Ninker Saddles upBy Kate DiCamilloIl. By Chris Van DusenPick this for an early chapter book and predictive reading.There’s Perfect comedic timing,punchline funny charactersHilarious artworkAnd a tender story.Tiny Leroy Ninker wants a horseHe can’t be a cowboy without one.The fact that he has no money, no ranch, doesn’t stop him.

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