The Locale: Ashley & Jian's
Book’s Website
Author’s Website
The Book:
From the author of Ella Enchanted, Fairest is the reworking of the classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves by the Borthers Grimm (one of my favorite fairy tales). In the story, Aza is a large orphan girl taken in by innkeepers in the Kingdom of Ayortha, neighbor kingdom to Frell. Aza embarks on a journey that brings her to the castle where she meets the new queen and Prince Ijori. A story of love, self awareness and choosing between right and wrong, Fairest is full of references to the original story. Megan really enjoyed the book, and it is perfect for the tween crowd, especially if they love fantasy/fairy tales. I think the moms in the book club thought it a little too silly. What we do for our daughters! (Thanks, Creamer Literary Blog!)
The Fun:
Our first visit to Ashley & Jian's. Yummy food and discussion questions are part of the fun. For the discussion questions, moms pair up with daughters...but not their own! All moms agree that it was fun getting to work with another girl. A nice change of pace.
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| Kate is so strong! |
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| The Whole Gang! |
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| Ashley & Susan |
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| Emma & Dawn |
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| Ai Ying & Perri |
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| Odessa & Jian |
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| Susan & Megan |
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| Elizabeth & Kate |
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| Cassie & Brenda |
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| Olivia & Diana |
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| Smith & TJ |
The Vote:
Perri presented the following books:
- The Maze Runner by James Dasher
- Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn
- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen - THE WINNER!
Smith & Elizabeth's Annual Holiday Cookie Exchange on December 16th @ 3:30. Then...
- Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli @ Olivia & Susan's house on January 26th.
- Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen @ Perri & TJ's on February 16th
Next to Present: Emma
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