Club Read | Windblowne | Members read new book by Stephen Messer, who attends via Skype

Start: 09/04/2010 2:00 pm

Club Read, a Monthly Book Club for Kids, presents Windblowne, with author Stephen Messer attending via Skype

2pm Saturday, September 4

Free pizza courtesy of Luigi's Pizza!

Every kite Oliver touches flies straight into the ground, making him the laughingstock of Windblowne. With the kite-flying festival only days away, Oliver tracks down his reclusive great-uncle Gilbert, a former champion. With Gilbert's help, Oliver can picture himself on the crest, launching into the winds to become one of the legendary fliers of Windblowne. Then Gilbert vanishes during a battle with mysterious attack kites—kites that seem to fly themselves!—and all that remains is his prized possession: a simple crimson kite. At least, the kite seems simple. When Oliver tries to fly it, he's lifted high above the trees. Suddenly the festival is the last thing on Oliver's mind as he is catapulted into a mystery that will change everything he understands about himself and his world.

What is Club Read?

Great books, prize giveaways, tasty treats, author visits and more—it's all part of our free Club Read program for kids, and you're invited! We meet once a month to discuss a book, do some fun activities, eat free pizza, and have a great time.

Earn points for free prizes.

Sign up today (it's free) and get your Club Read badge, bookmark, temporary tattoo, and lanyard. You get 3 bonus points just for attending the Club Read meeting, and an additional point when you buy the Club Read selection at Changing Hands. You can also save your points for all kinds of cool prizes, from books and toys to Changing Hands gift cards.

All are welcome, but Club Read is ideal for ages 8 to 14.