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This was on my tbr pile of books I bought at an op (thrift) shop because it looked interesting… not sure how long I‘ve had this one - but it absolutely sent me down an internet rabbit hole to discover what I could about Ruth M. Hawker - which I‘ve since added to her GR page. Put my GR librarian powers to good use.

I‘ve never seen this kind of notice before! Truely a glimpse into a different time.

A rather gorgeous slice of life fiction about town girl, Heather, who gets sent to spend her holidays with her uncle who lives on a remote outback farm when her mother is called away to take care of a sick relative. Heather makes a friend, learns to ride a horse, writes a brilliant essay about her holiday and overcomes several sticky situations with good cheer.

Originally published in 1950 - this is a nostalgic look at (white) rural life in 🇦🇺

“Neil's mind was launched ... into outer space!
In a single instant, his world expanded a hundred times, a thousand times, even more.”

This book is amazing because it provides an inspiring narrative for young readers and gets them to feel Tyson‘s passion for the stars. The author is engaging and the illustrations help to give an enjoyable starting glance and the life and work of Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

This book shows just a glimpse into the life of renowned astrophysicist, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. This book skillfully weaves together Tyson's personal journey with his passion for the cosmos. The art in this book brings readers in and I feel that it captures the wonder that Tyson felt at a young age. This book is also one that doesn‘t shy away from a more extensive vocabulary.

My daughter has read 200 books for the program #1000booksb4k!!! 🥰📚👏🏻

Her aunt designed the onesie. And on the back is the “spine” of the open book 📖!!!

I‘m sharing the prompts for #nonfictionnovember and what I might choose for these prompts.

1. I‘ll probably choose one of my Christian nonfiction books for this one because Christian nonfiction makes me feel uncomfortable.

2. I‘ll probably choose a True Crime book for this one.

3. I haven‘t decided yet. I‘ll have to see if I can find something for this.

4. I‘ll probably read a nonfiction book about something I‘m interested in.

I‘m so excited about Nonfiction November. I participated once a few years ago but didn‘t participate again for some reason. I don‘t remember the exact year I participated but I had so much fun. I like fiction but I also like nonfiction so this event is perfect for me. I know it‘s October but I‘m already starting to think about what I might want to read for this. I‘m going to try to find books to fit the 4 prompts.

#nonfictionnovember

Love this quote my darling sister @Ireadkidlit has in her house :)