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From: Robin Smith <smithr>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:31:44 -0500
Rukshana wrote:
"But I wouldn't call this book entertaining. I can't imagine anyone, never mind a kid, sitting down and reading it for enjoyment."
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I believe we heard from at least two young people who spoke on this ListServ about how exciting and wonderful these books were to them. Since we rarely hear from children, I think it says something about Cormier's appeal.
No one has commented on Other Bells for Us to Ring, a rather sweet tale of friendship across two cultures. My memory is that it was just right for kids in late elementary school--grades 3--5. Cormier had appeal that stretched beyond The Chocolate War. (pardon the play on words!) We just have to look at more of an author's writing sometime.
Robin Smith
Received on Wed 29 Aug 2001 01:31:44 PM CDT
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 13:31:44 -0500
Rukshana wrote:
"But I wouldn't call this book entertaining. I can't imagine anyone, never mind a kid, sitting down and reading it for enjoyment."
****************************
I believe we heard from at least two young people who spoke on this ListServ about how exciting and wonderful these books were to them. Since we rarely hear from children, I think it says something about Cormier's appeal.
No one has commented on Other Bells for Us to Ring, a rather sweet tale of friendship across two cultures. My memory is that it was just right for kids in late elementary school--grades 3--5. Cormier had appeal that stretched beyond The Chocolate War. (pardon the play on words!) We just have to look at more of an author's writing sometime.
Robin Smith
Received on Wed 29 Aug 2001 01:31:44 PM CDT
