So much potential in this story of immigration! The Matchbox Diary is a great grandfather's recollections of growing up based on small items tucked inside matchboxes before he could read and write. What would you put in a matchbox? Great companion to "Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" by Mem Fox.
This tale is rich with the culture and language of Cameroon, Africa. Although it may be difficult to understand at times, the message of a child wanting to do things her own way and the consequences that follow are universal. Yoyo finally learns the importance of "beginning with the end in mind".
Above all, I LOVE books! I've always loved to read, since discovering the magical worlds that you can discover in a book. I love getting lost in the Hundred Acre Woods with "Winnie the Pooh", exploring the magical world of "Harry Potter", or riding horses with Marguerite Henry. Hopefully you will join me in reading this blog and find some books you might enjoy reading too!