Thursday, July 26, 2012

Feature and Follow # 1

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The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs!

Q: Summer Reading. What was your favorite book that you were REQUIRED to read when you were in school?

A: It's been so long ago LOL, um I have to say Where The Red Fern Grows, though it was so sad.
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  1. MzAlisaKayJuly 26, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I've heard it's very sad, but I've never read it! I've been meaning to.

    And I'm so glad I'm not the only one who has trouble remembering that far back... makes you feel old, doesn't it? Lol.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      It was, I remember crying so hard.

      I had to sit here and think, its been years LOL I do feel old. I see the Outsiders and I was like oh yea that one too LOL.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  2. Jac (Two Moms Reading) July 26, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I have never read Where the Red Fern Grows! My mom wouldn't let me read it because she said it was too sad (I was a sensitive kid *lol* ) I should probably get to reading so I can let my daughter read it too!


    My TGIF / Follow Friday!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM

      LOL, you should but be prepared to cry because wow it is a terkjerker!

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Aw. Where The Red Fern Grows made me cry and there aren't many books that I can actually made me cry instead of just misty eyed. It was even more hateful since we were reading it in class. Oh, high school...
    New Follower! Thanks for stopping by my FF.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:00 PM

      It was cruel they made us read that in class, I balled like a baby LOL.

      Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. UnknownJuly 26, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I loved Where the Red Fern Grows! I cried so hard. I was really good though.
    New follower!
    Carson @ Reader with Voice
    http://readerwithvoice.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-and-follow-2.html

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:00 PM

      It was and I just might get it again, though I am prepared to cry this time LOL.

      Following you back, thanks for stopping by.

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  5. TrishJuly 26, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I've never even heard of this one before!
    trish - my ff

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      It's so so sad, but so good.

      Thanks for stopping by ;)

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  6. bookbitereviewsJuly 26, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Ooo I think I read that in 6th grade. Don't remember it to well.

    Thanks for stopping by mine =D

    New Follower =D
    -Becky @ Book Bite Reviews

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:03 PM

      I really just remember crying so hard LOL, I might get it again so I can relive it all over again.

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  7. Renae @ Respiring ThoughtsJuly 26, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    I never read Where the Red Fern Grows! I didn't even know they taught it in schools. Very cool.

    New follower!
    My FF

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:33 PM

      Yea it was one of my favorites, along with The Outsiders. But this was years ago LOL.

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  8. The Brunette LibrarianJuly 26, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Where the Red Fern Grows was one of my very favorite books too!!!! Immediately after reading this one, I remember running to the library and getting Summer of the Monkeys :)
    The Brunette Librarian Blog

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:34 PM

      I know it was one of my very first fave books, I can't remember Summer of the Monkeys but I am sure I read it.

      Thanks for stopping.

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  9. Crystal B.July 26, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    If I have read this one then I don't remember,but the next time I'm in the mood for a good cry I will pick this one up :D

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:34 PM

      Oh it will, I want to get it again and see if it still makes me cry that hard again.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewJuly 26, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    I loved where the red fern grows. Awesome choice. New Follower, I thought I was already following you but guess not. =] Thanks for sharing. My FF
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:50 PM

      LOL, I think you are following my Adult blog, I started this YA blog so I could keep genres separate, I had some that were skiddish going to my Adult blog so ..... that's how this one began :).

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. AshleyJuly 26, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    I haven't read Where The Red Fern Grows, but at least I've heard of it! *pats self on back*

    New GFC follower. :) Thanks for stopping by my FF!

    ♥ Ashley from booknook

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 26, 2012 at 11:58 PM

      LOL, I know some I have seen I never heard of might just have to run and check them out.

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  12. The HoneyNerdsJuly 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    Oh Where the Red Fern Grows! I dimly remember reading it, and enjoying it!
    Old follower - thanks for commenting on My FF post!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 12:10 AM

      It is a great book, just so sad.

      thanks for stopping by :)

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  13. Kate @ The Bookaholic BlurbsJuly 27, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    hey! thank you for commenting and following! did the same :D

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  14. DanielaJuly 27, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! We feel the same way about Where the Red Fern Grows, obvs! Don't know if I've ever talked to someone that read it and didn't feel anything.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 12:28 AM

      I am telling you that book stuck with me for a long time, I remember after I read that I had trouble reading anything for awhile.

      Thanks for stopping by :)

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  15. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog , I'm now following you !
    I've never read Where the Red Fern Grows but I hear its a tear jerker!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      It is , I think that is the second book to make me cry buckets when I read it, Ole Yeller was the other one back then anyway.

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  16. sinnJuly 27, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Never read the book, but watched the movie as a child. After that, I think I refused to read it because it was so sad. Doesn't a dog die in it? If so, that's why.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    sinn @ sinnful books

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 12:32 AM

      Yea it did, crushed my heart, I don't think I ever watched the movie for same reason as you.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  17. LexieJuly 27, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    Never heard of this one. And I don't think I'll read it cause I really don't like crying. LOL! I mean I don't like to cry that much over a book. I've done a lot of crying in Danielle Steel's books back then. I don't like sad books. :(

    Thanks for stopping by my FF! :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 12:52 AM

      I understand what your saying, I don't like to cry either. My son teases me I could cry at a Wendy's commercial ( a bit exaggerated) but I do get emotional a lot.

      Thanks for stopping by :)

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  18. Priscilla TheGreatJuly 27, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I remember reading Where the Red Fern Grows in school but for the life of me I can't remember what that book is about.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 1:42 AM

      I don't remember much of the details, just a few that it made me cry buckets LOL.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  19. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRJuly 27, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Ah now, Donna...I have a story about this one that I remember! I've never read the book, okay, but one time (don't ask me when...I can't remember everything!) I was with a friend at the movies. I don't even remember what we saw. How horrible is that? But afterwards we decided to sneak into the end of another movie and it was Where the Red Fern Grows. And I mean, it was literally the end of the movie lol. We had no idea what it was about.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 1:43 AM

      LOL that is a great story, I snuck in a couple times but it was usually in the middle so it wasn't too bad trying to figure out what was happening.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    I haven't read this one.. I'll have to look it up though :)

    following your YA blog, Donna!

    Ana♥

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 2:10 AM

      It's so good but warning it will make you cry or at least it did back then.

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  21. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    When I first saw this blog I was like "Whaaat??? Did she change her blog or something?" Then I read the little note on the YA thing, and I was like "Oh, okay." LOL And I followed ;)

    Anyway, I don't think I've even heard of Where the Red Fern Grows.

    Have an awesome weekend!

    Here's my Follow Friday post.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 2:20 AM

      LOL, I had been thinking about this for awhile now because of the content I have on my adult blog. I thought it just would be easier to separate the two.

      Have a awesome weekend to.

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  22. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I don't think I read that one. But like you it has been awhile and I really don't remember many books from high school! lol
    Thanks for stopping by My FF!
    Following back GFC, Linky, Google +

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 2:53 AM

      LOL, I feel so old, it took this hop for me to remember I had read The Hobbit .

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  23. SarahJuly 27, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    New follower, I can honestly say that I've never heard of this book before, thanks for stopping by!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 2:54 AM

      Its really old LOL, but such a good book.

      Thanks for the follow and stopping by.

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  24. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Happy Friday to you too! thanks for the follow

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  25. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Haven't heard of this one! Beautiful Title though!
    Thanks for stopping by My FF!
    Happy Friday! =D

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  26. -Ria xoJuly 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I haven't heard of this, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! And the title is lovely.<3

    *New follower via GFC and Linky.(:

    My Follow Friday.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      It was so good and so so sad , I just saw you can get it on Kindle I am so excited I have to get it LOL

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  27. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 27, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Yup, that was my pick too. A great book.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:17 PM

      I want to read it again, see if it still provokes the same emotion

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  28. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I haven't read this one. I generally don't do to well with sad books :(

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    New follower :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:18 PM

      I don't either but its such a good book though sad

      thanks for stopping and following

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  29. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Popular pick today! Never read it, but I think my 4th grade teacher read it to us, but I might have been doing something else at that time!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

      LOL, I can't remember what grade we read it just knew that was the first book to make me cry.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  30. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Oh, and new follower of GFC

    http://readingandwritingurbanfantasy.blogspot.com/2012/07/follow-friday-37-tgif-29.html

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  31. KristinaJuly 27, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    I remember reading this in lower el but like you forgot stuff from high school. Old follower, thanks for stopping by

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  32. dfvsdvsdJuly 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Good morning! Thanks for stopping by and commenting - just followed you back :)

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  33. MultimemoJuly 27, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Didn't hear of this one before but I love sad stories. I could read sometime :) Thanks for sharing, great pick <3

    New Follower!
    xoxo, Mariam <a href="http://booka-holic.blogspot.com</a>

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      you should its available on Kindle , I didn't know that I am going to have to get it again.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  34. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Saddest book ever!

    Thanks for stopping by~~ :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:21 PM

      Yes it is, right up there with Ole Yeller

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  35. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    oh my goodness, Where the Red Fern Grows was one of my choices too!
    it's still one of my favorites though it still makes me sad! I love it. :)
    thanks for stopping by! have a great weekend!

    aspen

    http://inner-aspen.blogspot.com

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:22 PM

      I want to get it again to see if it effects me the same way.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  36. AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Seeing a lot of this title around today, I never heard of it.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature.html

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:23 PM

      It's so sad but so good. Thanks for stopping by

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  37. JessiJuly 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I know once upon a time I read that book, but I can't for the life of me remember what the hell it's about! Grant it has been a grip since my school years, but geeze!

    Thanks for stopping by and following back!

    Otherwhere.Co

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:26 PM

      Same here, I remember crying buckets and bits and pieces but that's about it. Really need to read it again.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  38. Jaskirat@SeeitORreaditJuly 27, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I have not heard of this one before. Thanks for sharing.

    Following! Feel free to visit my blog.
    SeeitORreadit


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  39. helenJuly 27, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Now following you back :) I've heard good things about that book, thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  40. theyabookwormJuly 27, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I've heard of this one before- never had to read it though! Thanks for stopping by and following my blog- I'm now following you!
    My FF

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:28 PM

      You should but be prepared to cry. Thanks for stopping by and following.

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  41. stargirlreadsJuly 27, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I read that sooo long ago for school and it was good. One of the few required books I actually read...

    I'm a new follower.

    Ashley
    Booksaremylove.blogspot.com

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:28 PM

      Same here, I didn't like a lot we had to read but that was one I just could read over and over.

      Thanks for following.

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  42. Andrea @ The Overstuffed BookcaseJuly 27, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Where the Red Fern Grows is a good one! Very sad... Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for following! I'm now following you back, although GFC has been very weird today and my picture isn't showing up for some reason. Anyway, have a great weekend! :D

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:29 PM

      it is so good, so so sad. Thanks for stopping by and following

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  43. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I enjoyed that book as well. Thanks so much for stopping by and following me. I'm following back through GFC.

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  44. ReeJuly 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Ooo I loved Where the Red Fern Grows!! Thanks so much for stopping by Literary Obsession and for following. :) I'm following via the Linky.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

      Thanks for the follow, yes its one of my all time favorites.

      Thanks for following and stopping by.

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  45. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks for following and stopping by.

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  46. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 27, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Where the Red Fern Grows was one of the options on my 9th grade summer reading list, but I ended up choosing another book instead. I'd like to read it one day.

    New Linky follower. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 6:52 PM

      I hope you do it is a good book, Thanks for following and stopping by.

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  47. NingJuly 27, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I've never heard of the book. haha its name doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy though, like most classics *sigh* Thanks for stopping by!

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 6:54 PM

      LOL, I think you might like it though

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  48. NatashaJuly 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I haven't read that one..

    I'm a new follower!

    Check out my post here!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 27, 2012 at 7:21 PM

      its good, thanks for the follow and stopping by.

      followed back

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  49. JoieJuly 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Darn, my class never got to read that book! I've heard fabulous things about it though!
    Thanks for stopping by!
    Have a good weekend :)

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  50. AnonymousJuly 28, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Required readings were never favourites of mine, haha! Btw, I've just nominated your for the Versatile Blogger Award, visit http://bookaworld.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/versatile-blogger-award/ for more details :) See you! :)

    -Alicia
    bookaworld.wordpress.com

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  51. Rachel CotterillJuly 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Gosh, yours is the first answer where I've never heard of the book! I'll have to look it up :)

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  52. Michelles Paranormal Vault Of BooksJuly 28, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I am a new follower, and my pick was also Where the Red Fern Grows. It was so sad, but a great story anyway. I also remember around the same time, we read Old Yeller, it was so good too, and sad.
    I am a new follower.
    FF Post

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  53. ShadyLaneJuly 28, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Cute blog!! New follower!

    http://thecrossbreeds.blogspot.com/

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  54. J.J. BondsJuly 28, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Good choice Donna! I remember reading Where the Red Fern Grows in middle school!

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  55. NinetteJuly 30, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Great answer! I'd forgotten all about that book, and it's amazing! Following back! Thanks for stopping by!

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  56. The Housework Can WaitJuly 31, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I liked that one too! I'd forgotten about it, and I agree, SO sad.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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  57. Jennifer @ A Librarians LibraryJuly 31, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Where the Red Fern Grows is such a fantastic book! One of my all-time favorites! =)

    Thanks for stoppin' by my blog! Hope you have a good week!

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  58. WildIrishRose33August 4, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I remember reading that in school. And then watching the movie. Such a sad story. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Tara @ Shhh... Not While I'm Reading

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