Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

No, I didn’t eat all the plums. And they’re not in the fridge, anyway–they’re sitting on the table.

I almost didn’t post today at all, to be honest with you, because it’s been a rough couple of days. On the other hand, my son finished reading Kate McMullan’s ‘Dragon Slayers Academy’ series today, and I have to give it a shoutout before the last book goes back to the library. My son doesn’t love reading, and he doesn’t love fantasy, but he’s chosen to keep reading DSA anyway. They’re short (not much over a hundred pages each) and approachable for more reluctant readers, and yet they’re entertaining and clever enough that I’ve kept up with him as he’s read them. They have enough of the ick factor to be appealing to elementary school boys (that’s when my son started the series) without bothering me, and–well, they’re hilarious. Please give the story of Wiglaf, his pig Daisy, and the rest of the students at DSA a try. You’ll be glad you did!