tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15006694.post8178857714330699398..comments2023-05-19T05:58:25.488-04:00Comments on RoeSpot - More Coffee, Please...: Roehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11589347913150864946noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15006694.post-54647522722083757602011-08-30T08:31:59.240-04:002011-08-30T08:31:59.240-04:00Hi ladies!
Laurie, I absolutely agree that the Ga...Hi ladies!<br /><br />Laurie, I absolutely agree that the Ga'Hoole books - even with having read just one - have a great deal of hope and love and courage. To go through what they did (as children, particularly); to endure loss, pain, terror, and ultimately (I assume) prevail is a very worthy message. I just meant that I was not expecting some of the more brutal or cruel passages; it does take you by surprise if you're not ready for it.<br /><br />You know me - I'm very liberal in what I read, and I wasn't put off by this in the slightest. I hope it didn't come across like that. I wanted to provide an honest reaction to what I read. I welled up during several scenes in the book, especially when putting my own kids into those scenarios (you know as a parent, every kid becomes YOUR kid. Occupational hazard.) <br /><br />I love that you read the book with Posh, and that's really what I want to have readers take away; for younger ages on the age range, a parent or guardian should read this book at least alongside their child to be able to answer any questions or concerns that may come up. I think I was expecting something very different, and that's what threw me off. It's hard, reading a book that has a hype machine behind it.<br /><br />Peg, read the book for yourself and determine whether or not it's good for Drew. I finished it in about a day and a half. I think Cutie would like it, but be upset by some of the scenes, but he loved the movie. I didn't see it, but I would guess they downplayed some of the book just because Hollywood usually does; plus, they fit three movies into an hour and a half, so some stuff is getting cut. <br /><br />I miss our book discussions, I'm so glad we can talk about them here again!Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589347913150864946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15006694.post-79617405425066248062011-08-30T06:59:18.389-04:002011-08-30T06:59:18.389-04:00Posh and I read this together. The read aloud was...Posh and I read this together. The read aloud was so enjoyable that Spice and my husband both joined in. We have now all read all 15 books in the series - it's amazing! So many good lessons - like what it means to be an individual, what makes up a family, doing what's right even against overwhelming odds and so much more! The book was so much more than the movie could ever be. Yes, there is violence, but there is also courage, hope and love. Keep reading.snowflakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976463022836498694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15006694.post-82487138405566856692011-08-30T01:11:09.578-04:002011-08-30T01:11:09.578-04:00Hmm... Drew really wanted to read this series, but...Hmm... Drew really wanted to read this series, but maybe we'll wait awhile. There's other stuff he wants to read when he's done with HP, so this sounds like it can wait. He's not quite as mature with all the death and brutality as maybe some other 10 year olds are.Chaos Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306991097548467576noreply@blogger.com