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I read this book for a global reading challenge. I was deeply moved. Some parts were rough/odd, but by the end of the book, there is that sweet redemption and apology for jaded/hardened ways. I didn‘t expect to, but I cried and cried by the end. Beautiful visuals and connections with the ocean and spirits. I didn‘t like all of it but I am definitely glad to have read it. A beach read for me this week.

#Sea. #CoverStories

@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

A rare case of “I think the movie did it better.” Whale Rider is a powerful story, but I found it cinematically more moving (which is a rare take for me). I listened to the audio on this reread and think that perhaps it would have benefited from not being read by the author. Not my fave Ihimaera.

"Never give chilli to a penguin"

1. The Lantana in the backyard has a little bloom on it and my dog Toppy is in the picture.
2. The Lantana in the front yard has several blooms on it.
3. I put out some mealworms for the birds around the trees in the front and backyard.
4 & 5 - I drew an oracle card at the beginning of the week and I also did a before bed tarot spread one night because I bought some new tarot cards recently.

#5joysfriday

#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
1. A last minute concert with a friend
2. More temperature blanket crochet
3. Sour dough success
4. Today is day 109 of an exercise habit
5. 5 walks to keep at my audiobook!

Thank you for the tag @Kshakal

#MiddleGradeMonday Featuring a character with disability.
#disability @Karisimo
I highly recommend this one. It was a Schneider Family book award winner and the audiobook also won an award, as well.

#LightBlue. #CoverLove

@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Finishing a good book
Starting a much anticipated book
Fresh flowers from my gardens in new to me vase
Spending time with my grandson and his parents
FaceTiming with my daughter and grandson

@DebinHawaii #5joysfriday

#Ocean #StorySettings

@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks