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Post by janetandjohn on Apr 25, 2020 13:16:41 GMT
I had to ask Suzanne about read-along clasics because I could not find the thread..... anyway, I can see now that it stopped (for a while) in December. I don't read many classics now, but I thought it might be fun to read a childrens book (especially if you don't normally do that) during lock-down.... and then there are so many!
So has anyone got a copy of a children's classic they'd like to read? And could you drag it off the back shelves and read it before the end of May? I have several, and because somewhere else today pennyt and I had a quick comment about The Borrowers, I thought about reading that. So that's my choice. If anyone wants to join me, and review after reading, please post and I will add you to the list.
GROUP ONE - Up to the end of May
janetandjohn: The Borrowers - Mary Norton tick!
geminii: Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfield tick!
cornishgirl3: Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfield tick!
belletinker: Black Beauty - Anna Sewell tick!
eightlegs: The Painted Garden - Noel Streatfield tick!
windysisters: Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome tick!
josette: The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett DNF
jen: The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame tick!
rosemary3: The Wizard of Oz - Frank F Baum .... and she's finished! Special mention as first past the post.
alison44: The Family From One End Street - Eve Garnett tick!
pennyt: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain tick!
adelynechan: Five on a Treasure Island - Enid Blyton tick!
evie1612: The worst Witch by Jill Murphy tick!
mattiedog: Tom's Midnight Garden- Philippa Pearce pennylane: Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome peppercricket: " " " " " tick!
GROUP TWO - up to the end of July
janetandjohn: The Borrowers Afield - Mary Norton tick! The Borrowers Afloat - Mary Norton tick!
pennyt: William The Film Star - Richmal Crompton tick!
The Flying Classroom -
cornishgirl3: Party Shoes - Noel Streatfield alison44: Carrie's War - Nina Bawden tick!
adelynechan: Swallows and Amazons - Arthur Ransome tick!
belltinker: Heidi - Johanna Spyri tick!
evie1612: The Owl Service - Alan Garner tick!
jen: The Story Of Doctor Dolittle - Hugh Lofting tick! geminii: The Borrowers tick! Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
GROUP THREE - to end September
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Post by geminii on Apr 25, 2020 13:43:27 GMT
Yes Mrs M, there's been a pause in proceedings on the Read along Classic thread .. I love the the idea of a Children's Classic read, as earlier this year I reread The Magic Faraway Tree books by Enid Blyton - just as magical today as when I read them as a child ..  I don't have a copy of The Borrowers, but I was planning on rereading a Book that my Mum gave me way back when I used to take Ballet classes when in primary school (got some badges too   ) Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield (Eeeeek !! Book is dated 1977) " BALLET SHOES is the story of Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil, three very different girls who were each adopted as an orphaned baby by the eccentric explorer, Gum. After leaving the children in the care of his niece Sylvia in London, he returns to exploring, promising to come back in five years' time.
At first, the girls lead privileged and sheltered lives in the comfort of wealth. But after five years go by and Gum fails to return, Sylvia's money starts to run out. Things begin to look bleak for Sylvia and the Fossil girls until they hit on an inspired idea: Pauline, Petrova and Posy will take to the stage.
But it's not long before the Fossils learn that there's more to being a star than they thought .. "Can't remember it at all .. Now I have some time, think I'll look into reading an adult Classic in June ... |
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Post by cornishgirl3 on Apr 25, 2020 14:29:23 GMT
What a coincidence as I have been meaning to reread my childhood favourite ‘Ballet Shoes’ so would love to join you.
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Post by eightlegs on Apr 25, 2020 14:55:50 GMT
Ooh, I'm in. If I can find it I might also read a Noel Steatfeild but the one I had and loved was The Painted Garden. If I can't lay my hands on it easily I'll find something else. Great idea Mrs Mac, thank you. ETA: I've found it, I'm in  |
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Post by belletinker on Apr 25, 2020 15:07:16 GMT
Great idea! I have a presentation copy of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell my daughter gave me a couple of birthdays ago so now is a good excuse to read it again!
Suspenseful, deeply moving tale, narrated from the horse's point of view, follows Black Beauty from his carefree days as a colt through a variety of experiences at the hands of many owners - some sensitive and gentle; others thoughtless and cruel.
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Post by geminii on Apr 25, 2020 17:11:30 GMT
Great idea! I have a presentation copy of Black Beauty by Anna Sewell my daughter gave me a couple of birthdays ago so now is a good excuse to read it again!
Suspenseful, deeply moving tale, narrated from the horse's point of view, follows Black Beauty from his carefree days as a colt through a variety of experiences at the hands of many owners - some sensitive and gentle; others thoughtless and cruel.
I reread Black Beauty & Heidi last year .. I have my Mums' childhood copies, which I think we read together back when I was little .. I got Kindle Freebies of both so I didn't damage the Books .. enjoy |
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Post by geminii on Apr 25, 2020 17:12:07 GMT
What a coincidence as I have been meaning to reread my childhood favourite ‘Ballet Shoes’ so would love to join you. How lovely, Mary .. |
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Post by geminii on Apr 26, 2020 11:49:55 GMT
Oh, had a brainwave regarding The Borrowers .. checked on Amazon but the kindle version is not free (Boooo), but I can get it on Audio through Borrowbox but not until early June (I've reserved it anyway - might come early) .. |
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Post by janetandjohn on Apr 26, 2020 13:06:32 GMT
Oh, had a brainwave regarding The Borrowers .. checked on Amazon but the kindle version is not free (Boooo), but I can get it on Audio through Borrowbox but not until early June (I've reserved it anyway - might come early) .. So you are having a go at two classics then?  |
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Post by geminii on Apr 26, 2020 13:26:27 GMT
Oh, had a brainwave regarding The Borrowers .. checked on Amazon but the kindle version is not free (Boooo), but I can get it on Audio through Borrowbox but not until early June (I've reserved it anyway - might come early) .. So you are having a go at two classics then? Maybe ....... |
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Post by windysisters on Apr 27, 2020 11:36:54 GMT
I'm going to join in please Years ago I bought a copy of Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome having never read it so I've just had a hunt around and found it |
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Post by jen on Apr 27, 2020 14:09:49 GMT
I'd love to join. Just need to finish some books and pick one 😂. Will update when I do decide.
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Post by josette on Apr 27, 2020 15:09:53 GMT
I’ll join in too...I’ll read The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett...I saw the film years and years ago when I was at school, but never read the book so I’ll give it a go now.
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Post by rosemary3 on Apr 27, 2020 19:18:31 GMT
I'll go for The Wizard of Oz. Seen the film but never read the book.
And I've already started and I suspect it won't take long!
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Post by alison44 on Apr 28, 2020 6:37:33 GMT
Can I go for The Family From One End Street by Eve Garnett?
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