tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post6095655795777559417..comments2023-12-30T05:20:16.648-05:00Comments on Read-at-Home Mom: The RAHM Report for 7/3/17Katie Fitzgeraldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14580221549732983068noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-45016416189854692592017-07-05T15:57:13.684-04:002017-07-05T15:57:13.684-04:00Real Friends looks like a book I'd definitely ...Real Friends looks like a book I'd definitely enjoy! Will have to be on the lookout for that one.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-79851727745681482852017-07-04T18:28:16.266-04:002017-07-04T18:28:16.266-04:00Gordon Korman started writing while still a kid, s...Gordon Korman started writing while still a kid, so he had a head start. I remember thinking the Bruno books were exotic, because Canada is a foreign country.<br /><br />My brother once told me that on a dating site if a woman lists that she is looking for someone with a sense of humor, she means someone who makes her laugh. If a man lists the same thing, he means someone who laughs at his jokes. I guess that's the same place the Funny Girl author was coming from.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005286623073064886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-91155683139293093042017-07-04T09:32:38.637-04:002017-07-04T09:32:38.637-04:00I read my first Bruno and Boots story last year - ...I read my first Bruno and Boots story last year - The Zucchini Warriors. It was a lot of fun, and I'm sure my little guy will enjoy them when he gets older. Have a great week!Julie @ Smiling Shelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695465649011617565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-46259992757370451892017-07-03T14:38:19.715-04:002017-07-03T14:38:19.715-04:00I loved Real Friends! I know that it'll be rea...I loved Real Friends! I know that it'll be really popular with middle grade students, especially those that love Raina Telgemaier's books. Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-56305099802889383672017-07-03T13:58:21.601-04:002017-07-03T13:58:21.601-04:00You and I are reading kindred spirits! I hadn'...You and I are reading kindred spirits! I hadn't realized Gordon Korman has been writing as long as he has. I loved the audiobook of From the Mixed Up Files... I have a copy of Real Friends (well, my daughter does, but she's let me read it).<br /><br />Drama camp was a hit with my daughter. My son is doing well with cross country. And our big move is less than two weeks away! <a href="http://pussreboots.com/blog/2017/comments_07/what_are_you_reading_0703.html" rel="nofollow">Come see what I've been reading</a> pussrebootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02167235847991793325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-24342600579441520302017-07-03T13:16:19.564-04:002017-07-03T13:16:19.564-04:00I loved all the other books about Anna, so it migh...I loved all the other books about Anna, so it might just be that this one didn't live up to my expectations. I agree that the environmentalism was not the main focus of the book, but it still felt forced and preachy in a way I didn't like. And the message about diversity and friendship was delivered so well by the other books, I didn't see the point in even writing a prequel that doesn't really introduce anything new. I wish the author had had the opportunity to write more books about Anna as a middle schooler before she passed away, as the later books of the series were so wonderful, and great alternatives to a lot of the more negative books about middle school. I will definitely miss this series. Katie Fitzgeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580221549732983068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-13506983734580320442017-07-03T13:04:37.186-04:002017-07-03T13:04:37.186-04:00I loved Real Friends and think it will be a fabulo...I loved Real Friends and think it will be a fabulous book for youngsters. I love how she shows positive alternatives. As a teacher I was a bit confused by your take on The Year of the Garden, which I loved. I don't think learning about recycling and the environment as preclusive to learning academics, and I didn't see that as the most important thing about the book, which I thought was that our diversity doesn't get in the way of friendship and caring for others. Here is my review of the book if you want to read it. http://dickenslibrary.blogspot.ca/2017/03/the-year-of-garden-by-andrea-cheng.htmlCheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-58674448604737365532017-07-03T10:58:26.021-04:002017-07-03T10:58:26.021-04:00I've noted some of these series for my grandda...I've noted some of these series for my granddaughter who's just at that chapter book point, Katie. They do sound just right. Gordon Korman is a popular request at the used bookstore where I work. I'm often asked if we have books by him. And thanks for the words about Sarah Dessen. I need to catch up with some of her books! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2184042514430758440.post-87311974842541123892017-07-03T01:00:48.480-04:002017-07-03T01:00:48.480-04:00Well very productive with the kids' books and ...Well very productive with the kids' books and I am sure your adult reading will get back into gear in its own time. Many children's books are excellent reading anyway. The two audiobooks really are two classics and I bet were fun to listen in on.Kathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964951326616144323noreply@blogger.com