Brown Bag Book Discussion - March 2004

A story of life and death and how people ultimately effect each other

On September 11, 2001, this small town found itself hosting 6,000 stranded passengers for four days providing food, shelter, and human kindness in the aftermath of horror and destruction.

When a mysterious guest named Dustfinger visits, Meggie and her father Mo move quickly in the middle of the night. They find refuge with Meggie’s strange book collecting Aunt. But soon Mo is kidnaped, and Meggie must use a strange book to help save him.

Described as “Stephen Hawking for Dummies”, this book describes the universe in fascinating and accessible terms.

Concise and accurate accounts of the reality of American history.

A free spirited girl shakes up a small town and teaches everyone a thing or two about the importance of being yourself.

A twisted “Snow White” with Lucrezia Borgia as the “wicked stepmother”, a less than jovial seven dwarves, and a prince charming who is not so charming, or even a prince for that matter.

Surprisingly good and fascinating account of naval battles from a sharp story teller.

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