Marguerite Henry is best known as the author of Misty of Chincoteague, and she's written many other books centered around horses. I imagine Henry has done quite a bit of research before she writes her books, because although they are fiction, they are historically accurate. White Stallion of Lipizza is no exception. The story centers... Continue Reading →
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
My oldest daughter and I read this book for our mother-daughter book club at our local library. I remember reading it in junior high, but couldn't remember the story. I asked my husband if he had read it, and he said, "We only read classics in school." "This is a classic!" I told him. From... Continue Reading →