Book 15: Nim's Island

Nim's Island, by Wendy Orr. 128 pages. Like most people (I assume), I watched this movie several times before getting the book. So, most of you probably know what it is about. A scientist father and his daughter live alone on a deserted island. The father leaves for a short trip, that ends up lasting much longer, due to a storm hitting. Meanwhile, the daughter is corresponding via e-mail with her favorite author. During her father's absense, the daughter has to defend the island against a crusie ship that would like nothing more than to turn their little island into a vacation spot. Right around this time, the author comes to visit their little island. I thought the movie was really cute, so when I saw the book, I thought the kids would love it. Duh... why do I never consider that movies (some) might have been a book first. The movie and book were very similar, with only a few things different. Zachariah like it, but I think Micah couldn't care less. I enjoyed it though:)

Book Count: 15
Page Count: 4316

Book 14 - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, by Betty MacDonald. 144 pages. I know this is a children's book, but I have decided that I am going to count the books I am reading to the kids (except picture books...) I really like this book, just as I did when I was a child:) Here is an excerpt from BN:

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children. She can cure them of any ailment. Patsy hates baths. Hubert never puts anything away. Allen eats v-e-r-y slowly. Mrs Piggle-Wiggle has a treatment for all of them.
The incomparable Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle loves children good or bad and never scolds but has positive cures for Answer-Backers, Never-Want-to-Go-to-Bedders, and other boys and girls with strange habits.

Book Count : 14
Page Count : 4188