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From: Judith O'Malley <jomalley>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:19:05 -0500
I agree with Lisa's comments on the humor in Skellig, and I think another of the book's strengths, which I also found in Kit's Wilderness, was Almond's ability to show his young protagonists as fully?veloped personalities with gentleness, compassion, and depth. Although my taste in YA fiction does run toward the realistic novels often seen (not by me) as "bleak," I admit that many of the protagonists can be reduced to "problem?rriers." Almond's young people have strength, hope, and faith, and that can send a message to young readers that adults believe they possess those same strengths. In a society that too often underestimates and dismisses youth, books that affirm their potential are too rare and very welcome.
Judy O'Malley Editor, Book Links
Received on Fri 14 Jul 2000 02:19:05 PM CDT
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:19:05 -0500
I agree with Lisa's comments on the humor in Skellig, and I think another of the book's strengths, which I also found in Kit's Wilderness, was Almond's ability to show his young protagonists as fully?veloped personalities with gentleness, compassion, and depth. Although my taste in YA fiction does run toward the realistic novels often seen (not by me) as "bleak," I admit that many of the protagonists can be reduced to "problem?rriers." Almond's young people have strength, hope, and faith, and that can send a message to young readers that adults believe they possess those same strengths. In a society that too often underestimates and dismisses youth, books that affirm their potential are too rare and very welcome.
Judy O'Malley Editor, Book Links
Received on Fri 14 Jul 2000 02:19:05 PM CDT
