[bookshare-discuss] Re: A Book for Booksharian Library Lovers
- From: "Elaine Alger" <elaine.alger@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:02:41 -0500
Hi Lissi,
I read the Library Card last night and I, despite my golden years, enjoyed
it very much. A library was always a haven for me and I could still feel
the calming effect of the library as the children entered.
Thank you for recommending.
On another note, I just finished The Shack and though I apologize for not
remembering who mentioned it, I too was surprised when I went to the
bookshare list and it was there. A friend in Florida is in a book club and
told me of the books she is reading with the group. The Shack was one of
the books and I never expected it would be on the list and was once again
very glad I am a member of bookshare.
Once again, I thank all for the time and effort they make to bring the
beloved books to the lives of those who could not read them otherwise.
Elaine Alger
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From: "Estelnalissi" <airadil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:33 PM
Subject: [bookshare-discuss] A Book for Booksharian Library Lovers
Dear Elaine and Booksharian Friends,
I have my own long stories of countless hours spent in glowing contentment
under the auspices of libraries. I could write a veritable book about
those fond memories and associated books, but I'll spare you...today.
There's a wonderful book in the collection called, The Library Card. It's
targeted to teen readers, but please trust me, those of you who love
libraries will be glad you've read it. The author is Jerry Spinelli,a
Newberry medalist. It contains about 5 short stories in which the very
different characters are profoundly effected when they find a magical
library card.
I found the book at a library book store. Mayrie ReNae scanned it and I
validated. I'd love to hear what any of you think of it. It isn't very
long and these are satisfying stories. At the end, you won't be left
wondering what in the world the book was about.
here is the long synopsis followed by the link where you can find it in
the Bookshare collection.
Teens struggle with troubled, even dangerous lives, until a mysterious
blue card appears as if by fate and begins to change each of their lives.
None of them guesses it at first, but that strange blue card will be their
ticket to the past-and to a future they never imagined. In stories that
range from humorous to heartbreaking, Newbery-award-winner Jerry Spinelli
reveals the amazing possibilities lurking behind library doors." Some
would say there is a hint of magic in these stories. Some will say the
kids are touched by miracles. All will agree that the library is portrayed
as a welcoming safe haven and source of inspiration without bounds.
Clearly Spinelli is a lover of libraries. This book will appeal to mature
upper elementary students to adults who fondly remember their first
library cards and youthful associations with libraries.
http://www.bookshare.org/web/SingleTitle.html?submittitleid=53469
Always with love,
Lissi
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