tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post7540602507265696115..comments2024-03-29T07:33:07.346-04:00Comments on Ms. Yingling Reads: Boxcar Children, Traingle Shirtwaist Factory, Etc.Ms. Yinglinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-11056630331461220262009-02-25T20:46:00.000-05:002009-02-25T20:46:00.000-05:00Major nostalgia! "Boxcar Children" was one of the ...Major nostalgia! "Boxcar Children" was one of the books my Fourth Grade teacher read to us. Mrs. Harriman (God rest her) always started the day by reading a chapter. Usually they were adventures like the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew (Oh, does that ever date me!) but I was more impressed by these kids managing by themselves against all odds. Thanks, Ms. Yingling! You made my day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-70050600376522056372009-02-13T12:08:00.000-05:002009-02-13T12:08:00.000-05:00I liked that Silvey book too. I found it in my pu...I liked that Silvey book too. I found it in my public library last summer and it gives a good overview of the high-water marks in children's books. She knows her stuff. I especially liked all the gossipy bits on how writer's and illustrators got started or stories about the editor's and such.teacherninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690406470351639188noreply@blogger.com