Monthly Archives: January 2009

The Girl Effect

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The Ghost’s Child, by Sonya Hartnett

Such a lovely little book! Mrs. D. is so grateful that every once in awhile a fine writer will attempt to make us think about important things and give us a chance to learn some wisdom rather than merely entertaining … Continue reading

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The Ghost’s Child, by Sonya Hartnett

“But life is not a story, and things don’t always turn out as you’d prefer. That doesn’t mean you have failed, though.” – page 170

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The Ghost’s Child, by Sonya Hartnett

“She saw men struggling to surface from drowning despair; men who, suffering dreadfully, nevertheless managed to laugh. These men had lost much, but had somehow kept their humor, their goodness, their trust. They had not let anyone take from them … Continue reading

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Teen Gaming

DDR and Guitar Hero II at the library – teens only! Columbia – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday January 13 Fulton – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday January 14

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