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From: WMMayes
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 20:17:46 EST
In a message dated 98 16:54:32 EST, Jo Ann writes:
<< I was also happy to see Wringer on the honor list. My reading group had
mixed feelings about the book, but I personally felt Spinelli was masterful
at capturing and remaining true to the child's perspective. And the book
invites readers to consider the important issue of thinking for oneself.
What do we do when we find we no longer can accept the established order?
I've found it hard to give a summary of this book when recommending it.
It's the strangest thing: as I start to define what a wringer is, the book
sounds like something most people would choose to avoid. Has anyone else
experienced that as they've tried to interest others in reading it?
I have had very much the same reaction--I have been praising WRINGER in all my teacher presentations since I read the book, and just telling what the book is about is quite off-putting to some people's delicate sensibilities. It is a hard thing to get around, but I prefer to focus on other aspects of the novel, saving the mentioning of what a wringer is until after I have the listeners hooked.
An interesting comment was made on child_lit earlier this week, to which I responded rather lengthily, about the book's level of discomforting violence and cruelty, and how it may not be appropriate for readers younger than 11. I'd be interested in hearing people's opinions and will happily offer mine if there seems to be discussion, but I suspect that many CCBC-ers are on child_lit and have already heard what I have to say on the subject. Any thoughts?
Walter the Giant Storyteller WMMayes at aol.com
"Love, Food, Shelter, Clothing...Books!"
Received on Fri 16 Jan 1998 07:17:46 PM CST
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 20:17:46 EST
In a message dated 98 16:54:32 EST, Jo Ann writes:
<< I was also happy to see Wringer on the honor list. My reading group had
mixed feelings about the book, but I personally felt Spinelli was masterful
at capturing and remaining true to the child's perspective. And the book
invites readers to consider the important issue of thinking for oneself.
What do we do when we find we no longer can accept the established order?
I've found it hard to give a summary of this book when recommending it.
It's the strangest thing: as I start to define what a wringer is, the book
sounds like something most people would choose to avoid. Has anyone else
experienced that as they've tried to interest others in reading it?
I have had very much the same reaction--I have been praising WRINGER in all my teacher presentations since I read the book, and just telling what the book is about is quite off-putting to some people's delicate sensibilities. It is a hard thing to get around, but I prefer to focus on other aspects of the novel, saving the mentioning of what a wringer is until after I have the listeners hooked.
An interesting comment was made on child_lit earlier this week, to which I responded rather lengthily, about the book's level of discomforting violence and cruelty, and how it may not be appropriate for readers younger than 11. I'd be interested in hearing people's opinions and will happily offer mine if there seems to be discussion, but I suspect that many CCBC-ers are on child_lit and have already heard what I have to say on the subject. Any thoughts?
Walter the Giant Storyteller WMMayes at aol.com
"Love, Food, Shelter, Clothing...Books!"
Received on Fri 16 Jan 1998 07:17:46 PM CST
