Author: Kim Allsup

Note: Chapter 70 showed Ronduin and Mirabel walking on mud skis ahead of the rest of the group as they crossed the muddy fields from the castle to barn hill. At the end of the chapter they stopped on a grassy mound to have a conversation.   Ronduin and Mirabel waited for the rest of the mud skiers and Cook…

. Let go of your visions of most schools today, which may include anxiety about testing, days without recess, art, or music, kindergartens without playtime. Instead, be open to a picture of school as it should be, where children and their teachers are eager to step into their classrooms, where each day holds promise When you open the first page…

I’m writing to reassure everyone that I will be back to writing new chapters soon. I am working on another novel for children that is an upbeat story about climate change set in the year 2054. I am editing the complete manuscript before sending it to reviewers and this is using all my writing time.  I look forward to returning…

The joyful conversation at the kitchen table could be heard far down the hallway of the castle. Stepping out of the stairwell, the King was astounded by this cheerful noise, so he ran to the kitchen door where he stood, incredulous at what he saw. Noticing that her husband was so amazed that he could not speak, the Queen stood…

Mirabel woke when it was no longer dark, but not yet light. She heard whispering. It was Sir Andrew’s voice for sure. She was almost sure the other voice was Ellyn’s.  “It’s best to not say anything,” said Sir Andrew. “After all, we did promise to keep the secret.” “I agree,” said the other voice.  “Rowan will have the porridge…

.. Dear Parents and Teachers, Kimberly Wilson Parsons, a homeschooling parent who runs the delightful Waldorf oriented online store Hearth and Gnome  https://www.hearthandgnome.com recently wrote: “For many of us in the United States, our school year is winding to a close (or did a few weeks ago), and we are planning ahead. This year’s annual review and planning feel so very…

Dear Parents and Teachers, Kimberly Wilson Parsons, a homeschooling parent who runs the delightful Waldorf oriented online store Hearth and Gnome https://www.hearthandgnome.com, recently wrote: “For many of us in the United States, our school year is winding to a close (or did a few weeks ago), and we are planning ahead. This year’s annual review and planning feel so very different.…

Mirabel and Rowan and Adelaide and Merek and their parents sat in the shade between the stable and Disappearing Brook. Mirabel leaned against her mother who pulled a comb from her pocket and gently nudged Mirabel forward so she could comb her hair. “I didn’t bring a comb with me,” said Mirabel, “so my hair is full of tangles.” “I’ll…

Mirabel and her whole family walked together up the hill toward the stable. Father and Rowan carried the sack full of bread between them and, from time to time, Adelaide and Merek grabbed hold of the middle of the sack and helped by setting it on their shoulders. The family talked as they walked, making no effort to hurry, for…