The first week of August hangs on at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but the first week of August is motionless, and hot. It’s curiously silent too, with blank white and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color.
~ Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting ~
beetleypete said:
I just wish that was true in Beetley at the moment. It is just 17C, very windy, and pouring with rain! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yikes! Fraggle mentioned rain. We’re going through a beastly heat wave and temps have been close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 🥵
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beetleypete said:
Still pouring down here, and feeling rather chilly at 16C with winds of 35mph. That’s England in summer! 🙂
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Mama Cass said:
I’m going to have to read that book someday. Hope you’re doing great K. Hugs
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s a classic Cass!🤗
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Darlene said:
One of my all-time favourite quotes. I often read this as an example of a perfect descriptive passage when I am doing a writing workshop for young people. A terrific book too.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I agree Darlene.
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fragglerocking said:
Yes well, that and the rain!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
August was a pretty dry month for us when we lived in Massachusetts, but here in Alabama we’ve been getting late afternoon downpours almost every day. Given that we’re in the middle of a heat wave though with temps soaring to 99 degrees and it feeling 110, the rain is most welcome.🥵
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daleydowning said:
One of the best YA books ever. An absolute classic. I still love it.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I absolutely agree Daley!
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robertawrites235681907 said:
August is the beginning of the end of our winter. The weather is usually quite hot during the day time.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
How cold does it get in South Africa Robbie?
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robbiesinspiration said:
Today the high is 20C and the overnight low was 14C. Last week was cold and we had one day when the high was 8C and over overnight low was -7C. Those were the coldest temperatures in 68 years in Johannesburg.
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Jennie said:
Such beautiful writing, and one of my favorite books. Thanks, Kim!
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
My pleasure Jennie!🤗
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petespringerauthor said:
Tuck Everlasting was one of my favorite books to read with my students.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s a beautiful classic.
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Carla said:
Wonderful quote Kim. Glad that is not holding true here in Southern Ontario. We are comfortable for the first week hovering in the high 70s, low 80s, but it will be humid.
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carla. Tuck Everlasting is one of my favorite children’s books. I’m glad you’re not getting the hot weather we’re having here in the Southeast. It’s beastly!🥵
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Carla said:
We had the hot and humid weather most of July. With the humidex it was in the 100s. I am glad we are having a cooler week, but it will go back up. Golf will be lovely on Monday. 🏌️♀️
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Carrie said:
Now who needs horror when I can just come read quotes about the top of a ferris wheel, to me that is scary!! Eek!😯😋
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By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Bwahaha!😈
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Carol anne said:
Love that book ❤ ❤
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