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From: Nicholas Glass <nicholas_glass>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 10:19:29 -0600
Respecting readership is a theme I'd like to bring into this discussion. Kit's Wilderness is, as Jeffrey and Monica have stated, a layered novel. Many stories are woven together, and readers can get different takes based on where they are coming from. For example, my friend Linda brought to my attention the meanings of the names. Jeffrey brings up the mythological elements. David Almond himself brings up the folklore of his northern England community. For me, I loved the different stories (visual interpretations by Askew and the translations of Grandpa's stories by Kit.)
When I tell adults that some of the best writing is in children's books -Kit's Wilderness exemplifies what I mean. Young adults can get a great deal from this tale, as can adults. There is an inherent respect for the readership in Mr. Almond's writing. It isn't like many other books where we readers know what is coming next.
One other note on Kit's Wilderness. I found it vital for my enjoyment of the book to know upfront, from the first page, that the children would be alright. Did anyone else feel that way??
Nick Glass
Madison, WI
Received on Fri 16 Feb 2001 10:19:29 AM CST
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 10:19:29 -0600
Respecting readership is a theme I'd like to bring into this discussion. Kit's Wilderness is, as Jeffrey and Monica have stated, a layered novel. Many stories are woven together, and readers can get different takes based on where they are coming from. For example, my friend Linda brought to my attention the meanings of the names. Jeffrey brings up the mythological elements. David Almond himself brings up the folklore of his northern England community. For me, I loved the different stories (visual interpretations by Askew and the translations of Grandpa's stories by Kit.)
When I tell adults that some of the best writing is in children's books -Kit's Wilderness exemplifies what I mean. Young adults can get a great deal from this tale, as can adults. There is an inherent respect for the readership in Mr. Almond's writing. It isn't like many other books where we readers know what is coming next.
One other note on Kit's Wilderness. I found it vital for my enjoyment of the book to know upfront, from the first page, that the children would be alright. Did anyone else feel that way??
Nick Glass
Madison, WI
Received on Fri 16 Feb 2001 10:19:29 AM CST
