tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6216880253777931811..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Monday - Reading FunLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12747114196648463552019-01-23T17:56:21.762-07:002019-01-23T17:56:21.762-07:00I can't buy them all, but if I still was teach...I can't buy them all, but if I still was teaching, The Elephant is one I'd be sure to get. I loved it. Hope you do find more from Shusterman. He's great. So glad you liked Dry! Thanks, Michele.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13742535097616179332019-01-23T17:55:07.083-07:002019-01-23T17:55:07.083-07:00Yes, I love Shusterman, too. I'm looking forwa...Yes, I love Shusterman, too. I'm looking forward to the final 'Arc of The Scythe' book. Hope you enjoy 'Dry' when you get time. Thanks, Sue!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7271217688998544212019-01-23T17:03:13.832-07:002019-01-23T17:03:13.832-07:00I had checked out The Elephant from the library bu...I had checked out The Elephant from the library but after reading half of it, I knew it was one I wanted to buy!<br />The first Shusterman book I read was DRY and I was absolutely blown away! So glad to add this author to my must read list!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32765531002967576532019-01-23T16:36:48.365-07:002019-01-23T16:36:48.365-07:00Oh, my son and I LOVED Frederick when he was young...Oh, my son and I LOVED Frederick when he was younger! Good memories.<br /><br />And Neal Schusterman is one of my all-time favorite authors, especially his Unwind series. Dry sounds good also, though I agree - scary and maybe too close to reality! But that's what he's good at - frightening dystopian worlds that are much too close to our own.<br /><br />Thanks for the review - I definitely need to read that one.<br /><br />Enjoy your books this week - <br /><br />Sue<br /><br /><a href="http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Book By Book</a>Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38990348717371383692019-01-22T08:06:19.262-07:002019-01-22T08:06:19.262-07:00Yes, if you're also reading a non-fiction book...Yes, if you're also reading a non-fiction book, maybe Sapiens? I understand about not taking on one more! I liked The Prince and The Dressmaker very much! Thanks, Cheriee!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22315931489703706912019-01-22T07:41:27.233-07:002019-01-22T07:41:27.233-07:00Dry feels like it will be a bit to scary for me, b...Dry feels like it will be a bit to scary for me, but maybe it's just that I've just finished one apocalyptic novel and am reading another, nonfiction, that so far doesn't give me much hope for all of us. <br />I read The Prince and the Dressmaker last year, but need to find a copy again as it is one of the Cybil nominees. <br />Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2739034066678411542019-01-21T20:57:57.286-07:002019-01-21T20:57:57.286-07:00Yes, so, so real! I love Shusterman's books, t...Yes, so, so real! I love Shusterman's books, too. Leigh Anne. A movie would be terrific. Thanks!<br />Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25850860521588834742019-01-21T17:59:21.924-07:002019-01-21T17:59:21.924-07:00Wasn't Dry hauntingly real? I love everything ...Wasn't Dry hauntingly real? I love everything I have read of his. I agree with Shaye in that it would make a great movie! Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772974035255619503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15254916794276675302019-01-21T13:37:50.948-07:002019-01-21T13:37:50.948-07:00Thanks, Laura. It's great!Thanks, Laura. It's great!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78432095458104786112019-01-21T13:37:28.918-07:002019-01-21T13:37:28.918-07:00Yes, I agree about Lionni, often I want to re-read...Yes, I agree about Lionni, often I want to re-read them just for the smiles. Enjoy The Prince and the Dressmaker, a lovely story. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89768685420985690652019-01-21T11:33:59.503-07:002019-01-21T11:33:59.503-07:00The Elephant would definitely appeal to a lot of m...The Elephant would definitely appeal to a lot of my readers who love nonfiction. I will have to check to see if I can get it for my library. Have a great week!Laura Mossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512416941207664875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54035787456412252802019-01-21T10:38:31.143-07:002019-01-21T10:38:31.143-07:00When we were first and second grade teachers, our ...When we were first and second grade teachers, our class studied Leo Lionni - his sweet stories are timeless. We will have to check out The Prince and the Dressmaker. Kids love graphic novels so much. It will be great to have a more written as graphic novels.Tammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21138814282833928772019-01-21T10:16:41.903-07:002019-01-21T10:16:41.903-07:00Yes, we are both "thirsty" after that bo...Yes, we are both "thirsty" after that book. I couldn't put it down and then didn't want to pick it up, too close to home. Enjoy Prince and the Dressmaker and now I'm liking The Season of Styx Malone very much! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10083066841807316092019-01-21T09:50:31.272-07:002019-01-21T09:50:31.272-07:00I agree with everything you said about Dry, Linda!...I agree with everything you said about Dry, Linda! What an exciting, disturbing, and thought-provoking read. I could easily see this one becoming a movie (and scaring the socks off most viewers). I seriously drank so much water while reading that one. Heehee! I currently have The Prince and the Dressmaker checked out and am looking forward to reading it! I hope you enjoy The Season of Styx Malone.2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44803352938710802862019-01-21T09:13:44.341-07:002019-01-21T09:13:44.341-07:00It is one I didn't know either, Ramona, or had...It is one I didn't know either, Ramona, or had forgotten! Enjoy both, fun reads! And I'm liking Styx Malone so far! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24853230920738288082019-01-21T09:12:27.928-07:002019-01-21T09:12:27.928-07:00Yes, the polar bear book is great, too. I learned ...Yes, the polar bear book is great, too. I learned some things about elephants I didn't know from this new book, know it will be fun for students, too. Thanks, Lisa, enjoy The Prince and The Dressmaker when you can!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-969725929494986422019-01-21T09:10:44.842-07:002019-01-21T09:10:44.842-07:00The Princess and The Dressmaker is one my older gr...The Princess and The Dressmaker is one my older granddaughter is loving, too, a just right story because the younger granddaughter has a classmate who has transgendered this year. They were aware before of the choices by some, but this close-up story of another has been nice to read. Alexander is a new one, at least I don't remember it, but loved finding it at the bookstore. Thanks, I'm enjoying Styx Malone so far!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41454330800685893312019-01-21T08:29:25.392-07:002019-01-21T08:29:25.392-07:00Requesting The Elephant and Alexander and the Wind...Requesting The Elephant and Alexander and the Wind-up Mouse. How is it that I missed this title? Never enough time. I also have The Season of Styx Malone from the library, but I just started Snow Lane. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64057017972321859312019-01-21T08:03:15.412-07:002019-01-21T08:03:15.412-07:00The Prince and the Dressmaker is a book I have to ...The Prince and the Dressmaker is a book I have to get to reading. I loved Jenni Desmond's book about polar bears so I imagine The Elephant is amazing, too. Leo Lionni's books are some of my favorites, too. Have a great week!Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18022707582219317262019-01-21T07:50:28.708-07:002019-01-21T07:50:28.708-07:00I just ordered The Season of Styx Malone. I really...I just ordered The Season of Styx Malone. I really liked Princess and the Dressmaker, though not quite as much as others. I think I was a bit disappointed by the dresses, which weren't quite the confections I thought they should be! One of my students was reading Frederick this week and that made me want to revisit some of my favorite Lionni titles. Alexander is certainly one of those!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.com