Like Minx, I wondered if I’d been born into the wrong family, although my parents insisted that distinction belonged to a sibling. I didn’t believe there was a beautiful fairy waiting to claim me (sorry for the spoiler), but Minx’s courage and happy ending gave me hope there were better days ahead.
I doubt my torn and taped Scholastic paperback would sell for $59, a price I found online. Then again, it’s one of those keepsakes whose value can’t be measured in dollars and cents.
What childhood books hold special memories for you?
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Oh, I loved that book. I read it until the cover wore off. I think I can still remember all the illustrations. I remember coming home with tons of scholastic books from the book sale at school.
ReplyDeleteOn Halloween especially I remember a little song I learned in 3rd grade - that's about 48 years ago now. The words go like this:
Halloween
The witch is riding high.
Have you seen
Her shadow in the sky?
So beware, don't you dare
To even boast or a ghost
To your dismay
Will hear you say
You don't care to say a prayer
Or it may come and
Pull your hair!
It still gives me goose bumps on Halloween night!
Is this book out of print? Because now I want it!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to tell you about a book from my childhood that I really want, but I'm afraid I don't know the title or author. All I remember is that it was about dolls.
Kate: We couldn't afford many books, so that may be one reason why this one is so special to me.
ReplyDeleteStephanie: You can find it at lots of online bookseller sites. Newer versions are cheaper.
The only book I remember reading that featured dolls was "The Dollhouse Murders" by Betty Ren Wright. Spooky.
I have a hazy recollection of that book from my teaching days, I don't think I ever read it. I'm sorry now that I didn't.
ReplyDeleteCatherine: It truly is a charming book. Maybe your library might have a copy or can find one for you via inter-district loan?
ReplyDeleteThe Famous Five and the Mallory Towers series.
ReplyDeleteI have bunches of special books I remember reading over and over that just aren't out there anymore. I found three online by "used" book dealers that I bought for my 9 year old last Christmas:
ReplyDeleteStriped Ice Cream
Bettina's Secret
Katie Kittenheart
They all came looking about as loved and read and I remember mine being. :)
Although I don't own a copy, I'm the other LITTLE WITCH fan. And I'm still convinced I was born into the wrong family. Another favorite was CHARLOTTE'S WEB.
ReplyDeleteMystica: Thanks for sharing those. I'll look for them at my library.
ReplyDeleteHeidi: How sweet! I hope your daughter liked them.
VR: I didn't truly appreciate CHARLOTTE'S WEB until I taught it to 4th graders. Their enthusiasm was infectious!