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Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme
October 15, 2008

the floating island

the floating island


The Floating Island is the first of the Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme. These are some light stories for about fourth to sixth grade, perhaps. This one retells Ven’s story as he leaves his home, encounters pirates, learns of the Floating Island, gets thrown into prison, is rescued and begins his adult life. Fantasy, but not too over-bearingly so; the concepts are familiar, the magic is not too arcane. It was a sweet book.


Win a Zoobie ?
October 20, 2008

Little Jet Set is running a contest to give away a “zoobie.” A zoobie is a soft micro-fiber blanket and pillow that rolls up and bundles up into an adorable animal. The ones they’re giving away are the alligator, hippo and elephant. Check out their simple contest!


Car Seat Recycling !
October 22, 2008

It’s another chance to recycle your old car seats. Your kids are growing up and growing out of their safety equipment. All used, damaged, expired and unwanted car seats will be recycled for free!.

Saturday Oct 25, 2008, 10:00AM – 1:00 PM
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
2801 N.Gantenbein,Portland, OR 97227
Parking Structure #3 (corner of N. Gantenbein & N. Graham)


How To Ditch Your Fairy

How to Ditch Your Fairy is a good, light book. As opposed to the Floating Island, the magic in the story is quite a bit different from how it’s normally portrayed. As an additional step to declare the residents of New Avalon ( Avaloids, or Avalonians ), there are several unusual words; “doos” for good, for instance. However, it’s not impenetrable; if you get lost there’s a glossary in the back.

In a nutshell, many residents of New Avalon have fairies who enhance one specific trait, or provide one specific affinity. Charlie, the protagonist, has a “parking spot fairy” who helps her with good parking spots. Unfortunately, she’s only 14 and doesn’t drive. And she hates cars. She feels used by people who only want her to ride with them for the parking spots, and she hates how “useless” her fairy is. She tries to get rid of it, with catastrophic results. You should read it.


KB Toys’ Hot Toy List
October 23, 2008

Are you serious? Is KB Toys still relevant? They’ve released their 2008 “hot toys” list and it’s not what I’d call “inspiring.”

Aww, man, I can’t even consider looking at the rest of this dreck. Hannah Montana dolls, a guitar, rubik cubes. Blah. Soon we’ll have some more exciting gifts. Right? Right? RIGHT?!!
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Scrapbook Paper at SCRAP
October 30, 2008

SCRAP, the School and Community Reuse Action Project, has tons, I repeat, tons of different Scrapbooking Paper Packs(50 sheets)for $4.00, individual sheets are 10 cents each. Come by and check them out!

SCRAP is located at 3901A N. Williams Ave.

Wed. 11-8
Thurs-Sat 11-6
Sun 11-5
Mon/Tues CLOSED

SCRAP is a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.