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Why I Love The Ranger’s Apprentice

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Literally everyone I tell about The Ranger's Apprentice comes back to me with raving reviews. It's must read kid lit, for summer or any time! The audiobook is...

Wondrous Words Wednesday
Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Improving grammar/Recommended kid lit

What is a Susurration?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you know what a susurration is? I heard it while listening to The Ranger's Apprentice and had to look it up. I'll tell you what I found out...

Improving vocabulary/Recommended kid lit

Vocab from The Ranger’s Apprentice: Taciturn

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 13 Comments

If I told you my husband was taciturn, would you know what I meant? Come learn a new word today!

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