New Book

So Sawtelle wasn't the hit I was hoping for. While I love the novel for it's beautiful imagery and complicated relationships it is VERY long. So in the spirit of Fall I've chosen Neil Gaiman's novel "The Graveyard Book" for our next read. Please feel free to comment and follow along as I begin this new book. I'd love your input and thoughts. It was a novel recommended by students and Barnes and Noble. I love the illustrations already and I'm only in chapter 1. Please join in I'll be blogging soon.

Edgar's Parents

I love how Wroklewski shows the audience the beautiful relationship between Gar and Trudy. The imagery to describe New Year's was luminous yet so down to earth. "The sweet cider taste of the champagne was in his mouth, mingled with his mother's perfume, and he knew even then that the sensation would be with him for the rest of his life." I fell like the tone of this image is lovely yet ominous.

Claude - Thank Goodness He's gone.... for now

I was ready for Claude to disappear. The tension in the house was growing and I was feeling it as the reader. My heart is melting for the bond Edgar has with his father. I think a tear escaped when Gar passed over the new litter to Edgar. Hopefully things will calm down with the family. I'm sure we're not done with Claude since he's just living in town.