Opening a Dialogue
The short time that I have been writing this blog has been a pleasure. For some of you new to this site, I would like to welcome you. Also, I would love to hear from you. Sometimes it can be difficult to find something about which to be passionate, so here is something to get you going.
What was your favorite childhood book?
I will respond to get things going. The Westing Game, by Ellen Raskin, was one of my favorite books during childhood. This book probably began my love for mystery fiction. It was about an eccentric millionaire who decided to give his will an interesting twist. All of the heirs were divided into teams of two and were given clues. Whoever solved the mystery hidden in the will would be the winner of the Westing Game and Sam Westing’s fortune. Many twists and turns took place in this book and would keep a person of any age guessing.
There was another reason why this book was one of my favorites. This book was read to me in installments during fifth grade. The teacher would read each chapter aloud, which was something different, yet rewarding. (By the way, I think that is something sorely missing in schools today.) I would anticipate hearing another portion of the book with each passing week.
The best part is that multiple copies are available at the Alpine Public Library. No matter what age you may be, I highly recommend this book.
Now, it is your turn. You are cordially invited to talk about your favorite childhood book. Include the title, author and a brief summary of the book. Also, please say why this book was so enjoyable for you. You may reply at the bottom of this blog entry. I look forward to hearing from you.