07.11.07
Posted in Summer Reading Blog Project, Uncategorized at 6:19 pm by mrsfarnum
Did you know that there were at least 12 dogs kenneled and traveling on the Titanic’s maiden voyage before sinking??? As a dog lover, I was very interested to learn of their fate and survival. In this book, White Star: A Dog on the Titanic, Marty Crisp writes about a fictional dog based on his own research of the Titanic and his love of dogs. If you are a fellow dog lover and interested in this history of the Titanic, this is the book for you!
If you’ve chosen this book for your summer reading project, simply use the Summer Reading Blog Directions, click on the comment link below and begin writing your very own blog entry. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mrs. Farnum at cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!!
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07.10.07
Posted in Summer Reading Blog Project, Uncategorized at 11:44 pm by mrsfarnum
Hitting the shelves July 20th, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows could possibly be the most eagerly awaited book release ever. If you are as excited as I am about this book, you will likely stay up late at night devouring this next book in the Harry Potter Series.
If you’ve chosen to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for your summer reading assignment, simply use your Summer Reading Blog Directions, click on the comment link below and begin writing your very own summer reading blog entry. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mrs. Farnum at home: cpmfarnum@cox.net.
Happy Summer!
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05.16.07
Posted in Blogroll, New Releases, Uncategorized at 12:53 pm by mrsfarnum
Many of you ask me for ways to help the wives and children of our locally deployed Marines. Recently, our close friend, Jenny Sokol, published a children’s book titled I’m a Hero Too. Jenny, a columnist for the Orange County Register, wrote this book for children and spouses coping with deployment or separation. I recently sat with Jenny at a book signing in Irvine and had a chance to grab a copy or two for myself. As the wife of a Marine and friend to many with small children dealing with deployment, I was touched by Jenny’s book and feel it will be helpful for my own, Kylie, when the time comes for Mr. Farnum to deploy again (which will hopfefully be in the far, distant future!). Anyhow, Jenny has set up a book donation program so those of us who would like these books in the hands of kids with daddies deployed can purchase books and donate them to local, deployed units. If you’re interested, check out her website: http://www.jennysokol.com/Book.html
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01.31.07
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:55 am by mrsfarnum
Today I am starting a book recommended to me by Nicole C. It is called East by Edith Pattou. I think I will really like East because it is based on a classic fairy tale “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” East is an ALA (American Library Association) notable book. I tend to love novels that rewrite history or old folk tales. Nicole really liked the book, so I’m sure I will, too. I’ll keep you posted!
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06.11.06
Posted in Blogroll, Uncategorized at 10:34 am by mrsfarnum
This year, I have created a Sixth Grade Theme called “Random Acts of Literacy”. I came up with this theme based on the love I have for the book Random Acts of Kindness , the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation and the feeling that a good book, just like kindness, is something that can bring great joy to people, if only we take the time to spread the love of reading to others. As an underlying, year-long theme, our “Random Acts of Literacy” will take many shapes and forms. From the “electronic book reviews” (imovies and podcasts) to creating short stories for younger children to our own version of bookcrossing (the concept of reading and releasing book to total strangers) – our class mission is to read as much as possible and encourage others to do the same.
This blog has been created as a place where my students (and parents) can write about the books they love or love to hate. It is yet another way we can share our love of reading and encourage others to crack a good book.
We will use this blog as part of our fantasy literature circle/book club project, so stay tuned for more information.
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