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Z is for Zorro!

4/29/2015

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"Every Hero Has A Story." My Blogging From A to Z theme bridges the summer library reading programs throughout the U.S. with storytelling opportunities, ideas, and activities.

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Who wouldn't want to wear a cape, black mask, and handle the coolest, sharpest sword in the world - one that he easily carves his trademark Z into any surface? Zorro is the village of Los Angeles' Robin Hood - steals from the rich and gives to the poor.  The setting of Johnston McCulley's story of Zorro is in old California where oppression rules. Native peasants are abused and innocent bystanders are persecuted by corrupt rulers and their army. Diego Vega has no choice but to disguise himself as Zorro by night to be the champion of freedom for those in need of his services. 

Why not inspire others to be champions - whether it be to stand up and ask questions, help out someone in need, work as a team to create something great for others, or to build confidence to make a new friend.  Read a few of these tales or tell your version of Zorro and have the kids make their marks!

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The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley
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Young Zorro: The Iron Brand by Diego Vega
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Minnie and Moo and the Musk of Zorro by Denys Cazet
It's been a fantastic month of theme blogging. I'd like to thank all of you who have visited my posts and those that left comments. It's always such a boost to read what you have to say! Please pass my blog on to teachers, librarians, families who would benefit from stories of bravery. We're all heroes - tell your tales!
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JLenniDorner link
4/29/2015 05:37:24 pm

Stopping by from the #atozchallenge 2015! Don't forget our after party. The Reflections Linky List will open on Monday May 4th.
Great post. He's an excellent masked hero. I'm following you on your listed social media sites.
<a href="http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com/">J</a> @JLenniDorner

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Sue Kuentz link
5/1/2015 03:30:54 pm

So glad you stopped by JLenni! I'm already thinking about my reflection post - I'm looking forward to visiting your site and so many more - finally! @Door2LoreSue
<a href="http://www.door2lore.com/power-of-story-blog">PowerofStoryBlog</a> - Every Hero Has a Story

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JazzFeathers link
4/29/2015 08:25:49 pm

Hi Sue. Thanks for stopping by my blog, so I could discover yours. Pity I didn't during the challenge... but now I have lots of posts to explore ;-)

The challenge was indeed a great time. Sometimes tough. Always fun.

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Sue Kuentz link
5/1/2015 03:36:27 pm

I am definitely looking forward to visiting the millions of other blogs I never got to - haha!

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Sandy link
4/30/2015 03:50:51 am

Congrats on finishing. Yes, stepping up for others is so very important. Liked the old tv show better then the movie of Zorro...but righting wrong is always good.

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Tarkabarka
4/30/2015 07:57:38 am

Congratulations! You made it! :) You had a great theme, and fun posts :) I do love Zorro, he is a great note to end on. The linky list for Reflections will be up on the main blog on Monday!

@TarkabarkaHolgy from
<a href="http://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com">Multicolored Diary</a> - Epics from A to Z
<a href="http://hungarykum.blogspot.com">MopDog</a> - 26 Ways to Die in Medieval Hungary

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Sue Kuentz link
5/1/2015 03:40:43 pm

Thanks so much Csenge! You were the one I learned about the A-Z Blog Challenge - thank you!!!! My heroes are certainly on the elementary school level but have certainly enjoyed reading about your epic heroes - pretty amazing characters - I'm so impressed that you read all of those epics!

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Pam Faro link
4/30/2015 03:50:47 pm

Congrats!! I haven't gotten to read all of yours (at least not yet!), but so enjoy every one I do! What a great series, Sue. :-)

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Sue Kuentz link
5/1/2015 03:42:45 pm

I had so much fun reading your posts Pam - Story Slam is so new to us that it's great to hear about it first hand from a participant - you certainly are bridging traditional storytelling with this very popular type of telling! Congratulations!

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Linda Ann - The Mane Point link
5/1/2015 09:40:38 am

I cannot tell you how many times I have watched that movie ... and I would watch it again.
Congratulations on completing the A to Z challenge for 2015.
We made it! (I did 5 blogs this year for the series - all on different topics. Whew.)

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Sue Kuentz link
5/1/2015 03:44:20 pm

I remember the old Zorro movies growing up Linda - .25 popcorn days! So much fun! Thanks so much for stopping by and congratulations!

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