Tag: Taffy of Torpedo Junction

January 9, 2013

New Omnibus E-Book: Nell Wise Wechter’s Stories of the North Carolina Coast for Kids

Available for the first time as an Omnibus Ebook, this collection brings together two of Nell Wise Wechter’s beloved stories of young people on the North Carolina Coast. These wonderful stories will entertain and enlighten readers of all ages. Continue Reading New Omnibus E-Book: Nell Wise Wechter’s Stories of the North Carolina Coast for Kids

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North Carolina Icons: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Today we have two books that will go along perfectly with a visit to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse or be a fulfilling substitute until you can make that trip yourself. Continue Reading North Carolina Icons: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

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January 28, 2009

Caldecott and Newbery Award Winners Announced

In a former life I was a Children’s Librarian. Books written for kids is still one of my most preferred genres when seeking out books to read (much to my wife’s constant bewilderment). And while the UNC Press has published two recent titles for kids (“The Adventures of Molly Whuppie and Other Appalachian Folktales” and “Taffy of Torpedo Junction“) neither… Continue Reading Caldecott and Newbery Award Winners Announced

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