The Bridge to Never Land

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson are at it again!  Their latest links the Peter and the Starcatchers books to present day action, humor and adventure. Oh, and Disney World...Who can beat that combination? Well, if a certain British author were to pick up her quill and extend our vast knowledge of a certain Boy Who Lived, maybe she could.

But in the mean time, please find a copy of The Bridge to Never Land, be it print, digital, audio or read-a-loud to you by a very good friend.


I think readers & listeners of all ages will enjoy this book; to read it independently you might want to at least be in 3rd grade.

Wishing for Tomorrow by Hilary McKay

As a young reader that loved both romantic adventure and plucky heroines in stories, I was enraptured with A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, both by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  What a wonderful treat it was to discover Wishing for Tomorrow, and crafted by one of my favorite contemporary "girl-book" authors, Hilary McKay (purveyor of stories chronicling the lovable and laughable Casson Family).

With much joy in my reader's heart I recommend this breath of fresh air and window into another time to any adult who also loved Burnett's books, or just loves a good "girl" read.  As for my students? Any of you that enjoy books about friendships, families, a little mystery, excitement and having your story come together beautifully at the end, this book is for you.