Here are some of the books I enjoyed during our October vacation last week! 

Think "Little House on the Prairie" plus magic!  Loved it!

 This is definitely a book that you can explore over and over.  It is full of stories, happy and sad, that really make the presidents come alive.  There is even a page that shows the presidents and their pets!

A thought-provoking book about a girl who is starting to ask 

the hard questions about growing up.

This is one of the most powerful fantasy books I have read in a while.  It tells the amazing story of a girl who dares to stand up for what she thinks is right, even if society will punish her for it.  Also, theater is a big part of the plot, and the descriptions of the performances make you feel like you are watching them along with the characters!