“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” ― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey. I refuse to be "intolerably Stupid". I read and review.
"I had begun to feel safe, for the winter storms would soon be here and the Aleuts would leave."-Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins This classic book follows the story of an Indian girl who finds herself, alone, on her home island. She has to learn how to survive and maintain her optimism. I … Continue reading Island of the Blue Dolphins
"The greatest ideas are the simplest."- William Golding, "Lord of the Flies" I was handed this book by the previous English teacher at the school I am going to be working at starting in the fall. She said it is one of the books she uses for Freshman English. I know it is a classic, … Continue reading Lord of the Flies
" In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy. "- John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath" I am aware that this is an award-wining, classic. I am aware that this is required reading for many high schools. However, this book was the driest thing I have ever read. It … Continue reading The Grapes of Wrath
“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.” ― Italo Calvino, The Uses of Literature "George shivered and looked at the gun..." A book read by many in high school that didn't come into my hands until I began teaching high school. Of Mice and Men has quickly made it's way … Continue reading Of Mice and Men
Retrospective Spines 