Tag Archives: reading

An Elephant in My Kitchen, an amazing book.

Posted on January 16, 2025 by ofamily

A little while ago I wrote a post about the incredible book The Elephant Whisperer, which I thought was one of the best reads we have ever read. Based on how much I loved that book I got myself the … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Whisperer – one of the best books we have ever read

Posted on November 5, 2024 by ofamily

For a number of years I have heard the story about the elephants in South Africa who go and visit a widow every year on her husband’s death anniversary. It is a story that is both sweet and incredible, how … Continue reading →

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Rosie Raja Undercover Codebreaker, a WW2 story

Posted on June 27, 2024 by ofamily

I have mentioned multiple times that I love using historical fiction as a way of getting kids interested in a historical period. So when I saw that there was a new story about WW2, and it revolved around a twelve-year … Continue reading →

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Auslander – a book for older kids about living in Nazi Germany

Posted on March 21, 2023 by ofamily

I had spotted this book (Auslander) in a few Historical Fiction book lists for older kids (11 years and older) so I was pleased when we saw it at our local library. I had already read a few reviews about … Continue reading →

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Library Books January 2022

Posted on January 12, 2022 by ofamily

We have always used our local library but at our old house going to the library meant a car trip. Since we moved a trip to our library is now just a 10 minute walk. So as I am sure … Continue reading →

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