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Tag Archives: Norma Johnston
The Books: Myself and I (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction: Next book on the shelf is Myself and I (Tempo Books) by Norma Johnston. Sixth and last book in the Keeping Days series. Saranne’s story continues – Paul Hodge (the bad boy) had moved away … Continue reading
The Books: Nice Girl Like You (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction: Next book on the shelf is Nice Girl Like You (Keeping Days Series) by Norma Johnston. Fifth book in the Keeping Days series. Sometimes I feel like a crazy person during my early morning excerpt … Continue reading
The Books: Mustard Seed of Magic (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction: Next book on the shelf is Mustard Seed of Magic by Norma Johnston. Fourth book in the Keeping Days series. It’s now 1902. I gotta be insane to remember these books so clearly – it’s … Continue reading
The Books: The Sanctuary Tree (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction: Next book on the shelf is Sanctuary Tree by Norma Johnston. Third book in the Keeping Days series. More Sterling family drama. More of Tish Sterling’s over-dramatization of things. I related to it and admired … Continue reading
The Books: Glory in the Flower (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA books: Next book on the shelf is Glory in the Flower by Norma Johnston. Second book in the Keeping Days series. It is now 1901! Tish is 14, going on 15! Still sensitive and annoying!! 40 … Continue reading
The Books: The Keeping Days (Norma Johnston)
Daily Book Excerpt: YA books: Next book on the shelf is The Keeping Days by Norma Johnston. This is kind of a forgotten series – and it’s a shame, because I think they’re really good books. They are the epitome … Continue reading
4 for 3 – Kids Book Special!!
So as a constant Amazon user I get offered special deals all the time. The latest special deal is 4 for 3. Buy 3 children’s books – get one free. This was perfect timing – coming right after this post … Continue reading
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Tagged children's books, Judy Blume, Norma Johnston, Robert Cormier, S.E. Hinton, YA fiction
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