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Mary G
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Posted: April 24 2009 at 8:02am | IP Logged Quote Mary G
Wow! I think we mentioned this book years ago, but we've just pulled it out and read it again this week:
Miracles on Maple Hill is an amazing read-aloud -- great story about family helping each other thru tough times, post-WW2 trauma, living in the country, nature study ... the rabbit trails from this one could last for six-weeks if not longer! This is a great story! And the nature information (a whole year's worth) is fabulous with lots of flowers, plants, animals described and named (many with multiple names) and given historical placement. The information about sugaring -- getting the syrup from maple trees -- is fascinating.

Definitely worth reading to YOUR family!

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Posted: May 14 2009 at 11:04am | IP Logged Quote Carmie
I bought this book a couple of years ago and it's been on Luke's shelf. Thanks for the reminder! We read a lot of books on maple sugar this year too. Isn't there a sequel as well?

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Thanks I will mark my schedule to include this for an extra read aloud. We will be studying 1860 to present day with Winter Promise for the next school year !!!

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Posted: May 14 2009 at 12:49pm | IP Logged Quote amyable
Thanks for the glowing recommendation, Mary - this is in our "queue" and I'll make sure it doesn't get pushed aside, now!

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