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From: Ruth I Gordon <druthgo>
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:18:36 -0800
Arthur Levine's questions led me to another thought that has been on my mind since I read Orlev's book: What is the explanation for the mother's sudden disappearance when she is holding the boy over the garbage bin? This is not explained--ever.
The remainder of the book is tense and self-explanatory.
I also suggest readers might care to peruse "Hansel and Gretel" (sorry author's name is lost in my muddled head). It is far stronger, albeit not a translation and meant for an older audience of readers--but well within the abilities of those who read "Run, Boy, Run."
As for "too foreign"-?ar lord, that's what Mildred Batchelder tried to remedy. How can we understand others if others--and that includes "others" in our own cities and counties is we do not have some small "meeting" with them if only in books.
Loved K.T.'s story about the youngsters who thought that respect for elders by the young and respect for the young by elders could not take place in the U.S. How sad.
Big Grandma
"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
Received on Fri 26 Mar 2004 08:18:36 PM CST
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:18:36 -0800
Arthur Levine's questions led me to another thought that has been on my mind since I read Orlev's book: What is the explanation for the mother's sudden disappearance when she is holding the boy over the garbage bin? This is not explained--ever.
The remainder of the book is tense and self-explanatory.
I also suggest readers might care to peruse "Hansel and Gretel" (sorry author's name is lost in my muddled head). It is far stronger, albeit not a translation and meant for an older audience of readers--but well within the abilities of those who read "Run, Boy, Run."
As for "too foreign"-?ar lord, that's what Mildred Batchelder tried to remedy. How can we understand others if others--and that includes "others" in our own cities and counties is we do not have some small "meeting" with them if only in books.
Loved K.T.'s story about the youngsters who thought that respect for elders by the young and respect for the young by elders could not take place in the U.S. How sad.
Big Grandma
"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." Jessica Mitford (191796)
Received on Fri 26 Mar 2004 08:18:36 PM CST
