Spring EN066-01 Reading Workshop: March 16

Friday, March 16, 2012

March 16 - March 17, 2012

Yesterday, I finished reading my 3rd novel, "The Lost Boy". Poor David has been through so many foster families. I'm so glad that he realized to prove a lot of people wrong and make a better future for himself. I went to Best Seller Bookstore this morning but they don't have the 3rd part of the book which is called "The Man Named Dave". Employees there said they have a shipment but they ain't sure if that book is included with the shipment. So, I have until this weekend to find the book and if not, I hope the library has it in still.

Happy Reading to everyone reading, The Child Called "It".

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Dolores C.BrownMarch 17, 2012 at 5:50 AM
Wonderful I am excited that he made a better life for himself. Have you check the Public Library? Who knows they might have the book?
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UnknownMarch 18, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Oh I can't wait to read that one...Thanks for letting me borrow the first one. I just started reading yesterday and I fell asleep reading it. Can't wait to open it up again and read the rest of it.lol
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