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Thinking of South Africa

Posted on December 5, 2013 by vanbraman

This evening I have been thinking of South Africa. When I heard the news of Nelson Mandela’s death this afternoon, I started to have memories of my trip there in 2001. I don’t often think of this trip as I … Continue reading →

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The Bronze Bow

Posted on December 2, 2013 by vanbraman

I recently read The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare. I read the book as part of my Newbery Challenge. This book won the Newbery Medal in 1962. Like many of the Newbery winners this book is historical fiction. The … Continue reading →

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