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“October had tremendous possibility. The summer's oppressive heat was a distant memory, and the golden leaves promised a world full of beautiful adventures. They made me believe in miracles.”
― Reclaimed
― Reclaimed
“After the keen still days of September, the October sun filled the world with mellow warmth...The maple tree in front of the doorstep burned like a gigantic red torch. The oaks along the roadway glowed yellow and bronze. The fields stretched like a carpet of jewels, emerald and topaz and garnet. Everywhere she walked the color shouted and sang around her...In October any wonderful unexpected thing might be possible.”
― The Witch of Blackbird Pond
― The Witch of Blackbird Pond
“In November, some birds move away and some birds stay. The air is full of good-byes and well-wishes. The birds who are leaving look very serious. No silly spring chirping now. They have long journeys and must watch where they are going. The staying birds are serious, too, for cold times lie ahead. Hard times. All berries will be treasures.”
― In November
― In November
“❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞”
― To Think: In Language, Learning and Education
― To Think: In Language, Learning and Education
“There is no more important homework than reading. Research shows that the highest achieving students are those who devote leisure time to reading, even when the school day and year are only mid-length and homework isn’t excessive. Recently, the largest-ever international study of reading found that the single most important predictor of academic success is the amount of time children spend reading books, more important even than economic or social status. And one of the few predictors of high achievement in math and science is the amount of time children devote to pleasure reading.”
― The Reading Zone: How to Help Kids Become Skilled, Passionate, Habitual, Critical Readers
― The Reading Zone: How to Help Kids Become Skilled, Passionate, Habitual, Critical Readers
Ellen’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ellen’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
4,242 books
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228 friends
875 books
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105 friends
632 books
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14 friends
193 books
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83 friends
1 book
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241 friends
1 book
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10 friends
0 books
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226 friends
2 books
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23 friends
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