The Grey Family
2 journalers for this copy...
another young dancer story from Streatfeild, but the siblings are a bit different this time, as is the family setting. comparatively short, even for Streatfeild, and therefore a quick and delightful read.
being registered in order to be loaned to Antof9.
being registered in order to be loaned to Antof9.
What a wonderful package I got today from deenbat! This is one of the best RABCKs ever! Thank you so much for being willing to share these with me :) I know they are a part of your treasured collection, so I'll be very very careful with them :)
I'm so looking forward to relaxing with each of these! Thank you, thank you!
I'm so looking forward to relaxing with each of these! Thank you, thank you!
So I started my birthday week (Sept 14) with this book. My husband's brother came over on Monday night (the 13th) for a boy movie. For more information on the exciting events of that night, click here. I took this little book up to bed with me and came close to finishing that night. Finished it on my birthday, and started The Children on the Top Floor. But I'm getting ahead of myself :)
I just love this author's work! It's so interesting. The time period really doesn't matter; the values are still applicable, the talented child and the others around him or her learn the value of hard work, it goes on and on . . .
I loved the "Britishness" of this book. For some reason I had in mind the children from the movie Mary Poppins, and it was so easy to picture them! Perhaps that's because the author's descriptions are so clear. For example: "Edward was what is known as a plodder. At lessons he worked hard and by working hard kept up with other boys of his age. . . When anybody asked Edward what he would be when he grew up, he always answered in his deep, rather growly voice: 'I'll be a farmer, of course.'" Can't you just see him? I can :)
It was enjoyable to read how the whole family pitched in to help Polly take lessons. I especially liked how the twins realized that they liked their Saturday morning "chores", even when they weren't being paid for them. I like how the author teaches little life lessons without seeming "teacher-y".
Thanks again Deenbat, reading this was a treat!
I just love this author's work! It's so interesting. The time period really doesn't matter; the values are still applicable, the talented child and the others around him or her learn the value of hard work, it goes on and on . . .
I loved the "Britishness" of this book. For some reason I had in mind the children from the movie Mary Poppins, and it was so easy to picture them! Perhaps that's because the author's descriptions are so clear. For example: "Edward was what is known as a plodder. At lessons he worked hard and by working hard kept up with other boys of his age. . . When anybody asked Edward what he would be when he grew up, he always answered in his deep, rather growly voice: 'I'll be a farmer, of course.'" Can't you just see him? I can :)
It was enjoyable to read how the whole family pitched in to help Polly take lessons. I especially liked how the twins realized that they liked their Saturday morning "chores", even when they weren't being paid for them. I like how the author teaches little life lessons without seeming "teacher-y".
Thanks again Deenbat, reading this was a treat!
safely home again - of course! I love having been able to share Streatfeild with someone appreciative. My collection is always available to you, Ant dear.
