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‘ALICE-MIRANDA ON VACATION’
BY JACQUELINE HARVEY
Alice-Miranda Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones has survived her first semester at boarding school. Now she’s headed home for break — and she’s invited Jacinta Headlington-Bear, the school’s second-best tantrum thrower, to join her. The two girls are looking forward to a fun mini vacation. Nothing too eventful.
But a cranky boy is causing mischief, a movie star has come to visit and a stranger is snooping around. Add a naughty pony, a hint of romance and a dastardly scheme, and Jacinta and Alice-Miranda might have a more exciting time than they ever expected....
This book in the Alice-Miranda series continues the adventures of a precocious and endearing heroine who doesn’t let anything faze her. Girls 7-10 will admire her can-do spirit, good heartedness and zest for life.
Ages 7-10.
‘BABY LISTENS’
BY Eloise WILKIN
This Little Golden Book reissue features Eloise Wilkin’s chubby-cheeked babies discovering sounds around the house, from the jingle of Mommy’s keys to the buzzing of Daddy’s razor.
This timeless classic, featuring some of Eloise Wilkin’s best artwork, will delight little ones and their families as much as it did when it was originally published in 1960.
Eloise Wilkin (1904-1987) is one of the most beloved and prolific Golden Books illustrators. Wilkin’s loving depiction of the natural world, and her paintings of cherubic, chubby children, helped make Golden Books an icon. Her Little Golden Books “My Little Golden Book About God” and “Prayers for Children” have never been out of print.
Ages 2-5.
‘THE ENCHANTRESS’
BY MICHAEL SCOTT
“The Enchantress” is the final installment in the “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel” series. This internationally known series introduces readers to legendary historical and mythological figures — weaving together history, myth, folklore and magic.
Before penning the first novel, “The Alchemyst,” Michael Scott devoted nearly a decade to creating his masterful series. Now, in this conclusion, readers once again will be transported to an action-packed adventure filled entirely with characters transplanted from history, mythology, folklore and legend — with the exception of the twins of prophecy, Sophie and Josh Newman.
In “The Enchantress,” the twins have been split and have taken opposing sides. Nicholas Flamel is near death. John Dee possesses the swords of power, and Dany Talis has yet to fall. The future of the human race lies in the balance.
How will the legend end? Weaving iconic historical characters — Nicholas Flamel and Joan of Arc, to name a few — with fiction, Scott delivers a satisfying conclusion that readers will relish.
Ages 12 and up.
NOTE: Email dpeery@edmondsun.com to have your name entered into a drawing for the following titles: “Alice-Miranda on Vacation” and/or “Baby Listens.” Deadline is 10 a.m. Aug. 28. Winner will be notified by return email. Winner is responsible for picking up the book at The Edmond Sun at 123 S. Broadway.
Arts & Entertainment
8-25 Books: Good reads
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Don’t miss out on Williams, Ariz.
You know how some days you’re really at your best and then you hit one where your efforts just don’t measure up. I had one of those. Jack and I were on a nine-day driving tour of Arizona, getting close to the end of the trip.
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Best of Books observes 94th annual Children’s Book Week
Internationally renowned Choctaw storyteller and author Tim Tingle will perform and sign copies of his new children’s novel, “How I Became A Ghost,” a story about the Choctaw Trail of Tears told by a young boy, Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at Best of Books, 1313 E. Danforth Road, Kickingbird Square.
Children will take home free Children’s Book Week posters and totes. This year’s poster artist is Brian Selznick, the 2008 Caldecott Medal winner for The Invention of Hugo Cabret. And children also will get one of the first peeks in the country at Tingle’s new book for children. -
ACM@UCO signs exchange program agreement with ACM
The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) recently signed an exchange program agreement with the original ACM in Guildford, England. The agreement will allow Central ACM students with global opportunities to study with contemporary music experts at the ACM in Guildford.
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5-14 Good Reads
NOTE: Email dpeery@edmondsun.com to have your name entered into a drawing for the following titles: “The FitzOsbornes at War” and/or “Pretty Penny Makes Ends Meet” and/or “Spirit’s Chosen.” Deadline is 10 a.m. May 20. Winner will be notified by return email. Winner is responsible for picking up the book at The Edmond Sun at 123 S. Broadway. All entrants must be 18 or older to win.
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Locals join Dallas film shoot
University of Central Oklahoma graduate Page Tudyk recently landed the lead supporting actress role in the film “I,” due to start filming this summer in Edmond and the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
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Mumford & Sons event needs volunteer force
The Pollard Theatre Company is sponsoring the volunteer pool for the Mumford & Sons Guthrie Stopover. Organizers are seeking 250 volunteers to work three, five-hour shifts between Thursday-Sunday the weekend of the festival Sept. 5-8.
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Artist INC program to present workshop
The Artist INC program has identified the common behaviors of successful artist entrepreneurs. In their ”What Works/What Doesn’t?” workshop they’ll share those behaviors and leave artists ready to apply them to their own art practice. The workshop includes discussion of portfolio, careers, goal setting and planning, communications strategy and financial planning.
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5-7 Good Reads
NOTE: Email dpeery@edmondsun.com to have your name entered into a drawing for “Behind the Bookcase.” Deadline is 10 a.m. May 13. Winner will be notified by return email. Winner is responsible for picking up the book at The Edmond Sun at 123 S. Broadway. All entrants must be 18 or older to win.
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Oklahoma Choral Artists presents ‘Trial by Jury’
At 7 p.m. May 15 in the Christian Life Center at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, the Oklahoma Choral Artists will present a program of operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan featuring a staged performance with professional instrumental ensemble of “Trial by Jury.” The performance is co-sponsored by Oklahoma Choral Artists and the Emerson Community Action Board, a group of concerned citizens providing support for the Oklahoma City Public School’s Emerson Mid-High Alternative School, a school for young persons who are working to keep their lives together and earn a high school diploma. All proceeds from the evening will go to the support of projects at Emerson.
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Fine Arts Institute schedules 5 X 5 Art Show and Sale
The Fine Arts Institute will present its first “5 X 5 Art Show and Sale” on Sunday. This exhibit includes 55 artists from Oklahoma. The show and sale begins at 5:55 p.m. May 5 with a $5 admission at the door of the Fine Arts Institute, 27 E. Edwards. All art work is priced at $55 and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The exhibit will hang in the FAI gallery May 5-15. Some of the artists included are Jennifer Hustis, Thomas Stotts, Bert Seabourn, Kyle Golding, Jackson Compton, Doris Nelson, Clint Stone, Arni Anderson, Michelle Wiser, Gary Lennon, Linda Kukuk and many more. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. All purchased art is to be picked up May 15. Proceeds from 5 X 5 will go toward operational costs at the Fine Arts Institute to help keep tuition and fees affordable for students of all ages. - More Arts & Entertainment Headlines
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