March is National READING Month!

Featured Book:

Samantha Kingston has it all: looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last.

The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. Living the last day of her life seven times during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

NOW in Theaters--(Warning--this movies is pretty racy for this age group--preview prior to taking your child)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1691916/

READING MONTH CHALLENGE!!

Pick 2-3 of these types of books to read this month!

1. Read one of your parents’ favorite books.
2. Read again a book you read when you were younger.
3. Read a book set in Africa.
4. Read a book about a missionary.
5. Read a book recommended by a friend.
6. Read a classic book, not required for homeschool (or school).
7. Read a book with a one-word title.
8. Read a book whose author was younger than 25 when they wrote it.
9. Read a book of historical fiction. 
10. Read an autobiography written by someone you’ve never heard of. 
11. Read a book that is a travel journal.
12. Read a book in which the main character is an animal.
13. Read a book in which animals speak.
14. Read a book with a giant in it.
15. Read a book set in London.
16. Read a book about a sports figure or artist.
17. Read a book based on true events.
18. Read a book that takes place in the Middle Ages.
19. Read a book that has a child as the main character.
20. Read a book that has a character with a disability of some sort.
21. Read a book that involves a flood or other natural catastrophe.
22. Read a book whose title contains the name of a city or country.
23. Read a book whose setting spans more than one hundred years.
24. Read a book that was authored by two people.
25. Read a book where one of the main characters is in law enforcement or the military.
26. Read a book in which a character is adopted.
27. Read a book written by G.A. Henty.
28. Read a book that is a compilation of short stories.
29. Read a book about someone who signed the Declaration of Independence.
30. Read a book that has been translated into another language.
31. Read a book with “how to” in its title.
32. Read a book that you never thought you would read.
33. Read a book where most of the action takes place on an island.
34. Read a book that is the first in a series.
35. Read a book written in the 1800s.
36. Read a book that takes place in the future.
37. Read a book that has a cover where the author’s name is written bigger than the title of the book.
38. If you’re a girl, read a book with a male protagonist. If you’re a boy, read a book with a female protagonist.
39. Read a dystopian novel.
40. Read a book with a color in the title.
41. Read a mystery novel.
42. Read a book that’s been made into a movie.
43. Read a book in which something happens that could never happen in real life.
44. Read a book written by C.S. Lewis.
45. Read a book that is a biblical allegory.
46. Read a book that contains time travel.
47. Read a book of poetry.
48. Read a book of mythology.
49. Read a book that has more than 500 pages.
50. Read a book that was the winner of the Newbery Medal.
51. Read a book that is set during a war.
52. Read a book that fits in at least 3 of the above categories.