I'm Reading...Are You?

Despite breaking in a new puppy (see below), I have managed to get some reading done. My first two books of the summer are Nutmeg nominees: The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman and Saving Armpit.

Before school got out there was some buzz amongst fifth graders about Fingertips and I have to say - the buzz was worthy. The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman follows three pairs of kids who are training for the youth scrabble tournament in Yakamee, Florida. The kids are as different as could be and come from different parts of the country (Pennsylvania, Oregon and New York City) yet they find each other in Florida and despite the differences forge friendships. While Duncan (and his magical fingertips) would be considered the main character, the other characters are equally engaging. The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman is worth the time (plus you'll gain some valuable hints on how to play Scrabble and Words with Friends). 

Saving Armpit is a delightful story and because it's delightful I forgive the author for making errors in her baseball descriptions. Saving Arm Pit takes place in Canada and tells the story of how a group of kids comes together to try and reclaim the glory of their hometown - Harmony Point, from the bigger, more modern, more athletic city next door.

Fitz (named after Louise Fitzhugh, author of Harriet the Spy)