Mirror, Mirror...

"The mirror will open only for he who cannot see himself!"  We had a great time discussing the strengths and weaknesses of Reckless by Cornelia Funke.  Some people had a hard time connecting with the main characters (who didn't always reveal their emotions -- except perhaps recklessness and sometimes...fear!).  We are all curious to find out in the sequel if Jacob and Will Reckless will find their father -- if Jacob lives of course!

If you'd like to add your name to the Holds List for the sequel Fearless click here!

Everyone was very creative in decorating and designing their mirrors and their masks.  I resisted putting mine on and dancing around, and Sharon resisting wearing hers to check out her books at the Front Desk!  We are all still fairies at heart though.

If you can't get enough of Cornelia Funke check out these websites:
http://www.recklessthebook.com/

http://www.corneliafunke.com/

Best SITE:
http://www.get-reckless.com/book.html

APRIL BOOK:  The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
We'll be discussing this book -- which is over 100 years old! -- on Wednesday, April 17, 7 - 8:30 pm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Garden

We'll do a garden craft...think seeds, soil and SUNSHINE!  Spring will arrive soon enough!

MAY BOOK:  Emily suggested and Erin seconded and others were on board.  We'll be reading 1979 Newbery Medal Winner THE WESTING GAME by Ellen Raskin.

Happy Spring Reading!

Linda B.

March Break @ Masonville & Volunteer Opportunity

The next Masonville Mother Daughter Teen Book Club title is Reckless by Cornelia Funke -- we'll be meeting Wednesday, March 20, 7 - 8 :30 pm.

In the meantime, if you are in town for March Break we have two exciting Teen programs on Tuesday, March 12.  You can hear a live indie teen band "8-Bit Ghost" from 6:30 - 7 pm -- free, just drop in!  From 7 - 8 pm we'll be making collage art buttons and magnets in the program "Make A Statement with Buttons & Magnets".  

If you are someone who loves to volunteer for Change, Pillar is hosting a Change The World Ontario Youth Challenge at the Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall, Tuesday, March 26, 3:30 - 4:30 pm.  If you're between 14 - 18 years you can register online here: http://changetheworldlaunch.eventbrite.ca/#  There will be a live band "U-Turn" and hip hop performance as well.  The Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/133777903453922/

Look forward to discussing Reckless with you all on Wed. March 20th at 7 pm.  Craft plans are evolving...

For those of you travelling during March Break -- bon voyage!

Until next book club...
Linda B.