The Locale: Emma & Diana's
Official Maximum Ride Website
James Patterson
The Book:
From the bestselling author James Patterson comes the stunning, breathtaking start to the blockbuster series!
Six unforgettable kids—with no families, no homes—are running for their
lives. Max Ride and her best friends have the ability to fly. And
that's just the beginning of their amazing powers. But they don't know
where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from
all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind—or destroy it. (From GoodReads)
The Fun:
As asked, most of the girls showed up dressed in costume, a character with super powers. We had to guess what was each girl's super power based on the costume. We had girls who harnessed the power of fire...and was a Animal Whisperer.
The girls were also directed to pair up and conduct TV Interviews, as if one girl was the TV reporter and the other was a customer in the restaurant were the characters of the book flew about. However, that was not the end result. The girls took it step further and created a video, with most girls playing a part.
The Vote:
Odessa presents--
- When You Reach Me By Rebecca Stead Winner!
- Every Soul A Star By Wendy Mass
- The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate By Jacqueline Kelly
Up Next:
Boys are Dogs by Leslie Margolis at Cassie & Susan's on Saturday, April 20th
Next to Present: Megan
Then:
- Kate
- Smith
- Ashley
- Emily
- Olivia
- Perri
- Emma
- Cassie
- Odessa
- Megan
The Locale: Perri & TJ's House
Pride & Prejudice
janeausten.org
The Book:
In a remote Hertfordshire village, far off the good coach roads of George III's England, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet -- a country squire of no great means and his scatterbrained wife -- must marry off their five vivacious daughters. At the heart of this all-consuming enterprise are the headstrong second daughter Elizabeth and her aristocratic suitor Fitzwilliam Darcy, two lovers in whom pride and prejudice must be overcome before love can bring the novel to its magnificent conclusion.
The Fun: Super meeting. Most of the girls didn't make it through the book; yet, they seemed to really have a grasp of the novel, its story, and its characters. My fav part was when the girls were given quotes and had to guess
who said it to whom--and when--and what did it mean--what was character trying to say in today's language.
It was also very timely, our reading of this novel, as during our reading, the novel celebrated its 200th anniversary. NPR notes the occasion with Cartoon Celebration, a graphic novel summary. Perfect! Thanks, Diana, for sharing this!
The Vote:
Cassie presents--
- Boys are Dogs by Leslie Margolis. Winner!
- Sister Spider Knows All by Adrian Fogelin
- Artemis Fowl. Eoin Colfer
Up Next:
The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson at Emma & Diana's on Sunday, March 24th--note the different day!
Next to Present: Odessa
Then:
- Megan
- Kate
- Smith
- Ashley
- Emily
- Olivia
- Perri
- Emma
- Cassie
- Odessa
The Locale: Olivia & Susan's Home
Jerry Spinelli
The Book:
Stargirl is the enchanting story of a free-spirited newcomer to a small Arizona high school. Stargirl
is told from the point of view of Leo, director of Hot Seat, the
school's talk show. Leo becomes the love interest of Star Girl, but her
free-spirited ways, at first accepted by the other students, soon become
a source of contention between them. To show her love, Stargirl gives
up her free-spirited ways and becomes "normal," but her reputation with
the other students is beyond repair. She only has one true friend who
likes that she is not like everyone else, and is angry when she changes
to please Leo.
Thanks to The Creamer Literary Corner Blog
The Fun:
The fun began when the girls arrived, as asked, dressed like Stargirl. As refreshments were passed out, the girls were asked to invent new names for themselves just as Stargirl, aka Susan, had invented new names for herself when she felt she had outgrown the others. Some of the creative names included Flower Blossom, Conjugation Unicorn, Mazda, Flufffenhaagen, Penelope Pretty Face.
Refreshments for the meeting included Stargirl Sandwiches; Pocket Mouse's Peace, Love and Pasta; Senior Saguaro Spinach Dip; Hullygully Hooch and Mudpie's Mud Cake.
After our book discussion, included quotes about non-conformity, we danced around the house doing the Bunny Hop, just as Stargirl led the group at the high school prom. The girls then broke into groups and created their own conga line dances.
The Vote: Emma presented the following books:
- The Musician's Daughter by Susanne Emily Dunlap
- The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson
- Flyaway by Lucy Christopher
The Winner was The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson
Up Next: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen @ Perri & TJ's on February 16th Updates: Welcome to our new members, invited by Kate & Brenda. Emily & Kristine Kissell.
Next to Present: Cassie
Then:
- Odessa
- Megan
- Kate
- Smith
- Ashley
- Emily
- Olivia
- Perri
- Emma
- Cassie
Hungry for Cookies!
The Locale: Smith & Elizabeth's
The Fun:
For the 3rd time, Smith & Elizabeth graciously hosted a Cookie Exchange for our girls. Everyone brought 2 1/2 dozen cookies--a 1/2 dozen to munch on at the exchange and 2 dozen to share. While Moms chatted and munched on all the goodies provided by our hosts, the Girls hung out--outside by the fire. Roasting Marshmallows. Giggling. Having fun. Girls & moms left with a variety of yummy delights to munch on over the winter break. Afterward, several of us went to the movies to see The Rise of the Guardians.
The cookie exchange is such fun!! Thanks again, Smith & Elizabeth!
Up Next:
- 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
Updates: Welcome to our new members, invited by Kate & Brenda. Emily & Kristine Kissell. I believe they will be joining us at our January meeting for Stargirl.
