The 10 y.o.: I need to create a poster about a book I’ve read. I’m thinking about the Fablehaven series, but I’m afraid a lot of kids will do that series too. See also: Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and {deep sigh} Twilight. I want to do something unique. I also liked Little Women, but it’s not very unique.

The Mom: How about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? You know I recently made that poster for the Willy Wonka show, so I have a bunch of cute candy and chocolate elements you could use.

The 10 y.o.: Yeah. Uh. No. I mean I never actually read it. Only saw the movie. Well, movies. The old one and the Johnny Depp version.

The Mom: Well, the Roald Dahl novel is a quick read. I’ll bet you could read it —

The 10 y.o.: I know – faster than Hitler took Poland. As in 24 hours. Yeah. I could. But I think I’m going with Little Women. So I’ll need to make a shawl, a piano, a fireplace and…a coffin.

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