Liberary

In which an old man is at last saved from deadly peril and the Bastables discover the terrible wonders of a good, nutty bouquet that is an excellent value for its price, although they also discover sherry only tastes good if you add sugar to it. If you are listening with your child, it may be important to discuss the grieving process and why the adults in chapter 11 react the way they do to learning about the Bastables' mother, because from a child's perspective, adult sympathy is a mystery. Like any good book, this one contains a kernel of truth...only I suspect it's a much bigger kernel than is included in most fantasy stories today. Join me next week for more kernels and more shenanigans!