From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Novel by E. L. Konigsburg I adored this book! This book doused me my first “wow”. Imagination and cleverness overtook me and I had a “friend” in Claudia that I did not have in school. She was funny, witty, thoughtful and adventuress extraordinaire. She was a […] → Continue Reading Dr. Robin Ross’ Favorite Childhood Book
When I was 10 years old, I checked out a book recommended by our school librarian. What a fabulous book it turned out to be! Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. By: Judy Blume Finally an adult that knew exactly what I was feeling, and struggling with. Puberty can be a very hard time […] → Continue Reading Robin E. Martini’s Favorite Childhood Book
The Boxcar Children Written By: Gertrude Chandler Warner I grew up in a house where books were considered wonderful treasures and my mother, a schoolteacher, held the unofficial title of family librarian. I didn’t realize until I was grown up how fortunate and rare it was that our mother had influenced daily reading from the […] → Continue Reading Diana L. Marshall’s Favorite Childhood Book
