The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli
57/60 | Started 10.31.25 • Finished 11.17.25 | 5 stars
This classic Newbery Medal winner kept Carolyn engaged and interested in a period of time she isn't all that familiar with. Young Robin becomes ill during the time of the plague and loses the use of his legs. Abandoned by his caretakers, but taken in by a young monk, Robin goes on to take part in the saving of the castle of Lindsay.
Henry and Ribsy, by Beverly Cleary
56/60 | Started 10.27.25 • Finished 11.12.25 | 5 stars
This book is about Henry Huggins and his adventures and escapades with his dog Ribsy on the way to catching a chinook salmon.
“My favorite story was the one about the garbage. I gave this book 5 stars because I liked the ending. I also liked that it was funny.”
Carolyn, age 8
Beautiful Ugly, by Alice Feeney
55/60 | Started 10.27.25 • Finished 11.06.25 | 2 stars
Read for book club. Did not enjoy. It was far-fetched and there was so much that was just fantastical and dumb. Would not recommend.