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From: James Elliott <j_c_elliott>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:51:13 -0500
In regards to Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys, a young lady just returned five of each, so I guess they are still going strong.
As to adult formula books, I had to stop reading Iris Johansen because she follows the same formula in most of her books, even though they are not a series per se.
James Elliott Gadsden County Public Library System 341 E. Jefferson Street Quincy, FL. 32351-2531
>From: Anne Oelke <cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us>
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] series
>Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:51:12 -0600
>
>At 01:33 PM 11/29/2005, marilyn smith wrote:
> >I have come to realize that we, as adults, are series readers in our own
>way.
>
>I do agree that as adults we also enjoy series. That could be another
>whole discussion, though not pertinent to this venue. I do think that most
>adult "series" that I've encountered are less formulaic than many series
>for children, particularly those for the lower to middle elementary
>ages. Or, perhaps, the authors create much more complex formulas for
>adults and enrich them with more diverse details and situations?
>
>I'm not sure I can define "formula" series well. It seems to be one of
>those "I know it when I see (read) it" situations. Certainly I think Cam
>Jansen, Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, Henry & Mudge are all formula. I
>don't think Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books or Harry Potter or
>Lord of the Rings are formula. My inclination is that the Ramona books are
>not--but I think I'd need to reread them to be sure. What defines formula
>in your mind? Is it the same characters? Does it need to have a simlar
>storyline or plot?
>
>
>
>Library Media Specialist, pK-12
>Cambria-Friesland School District
>410 E. Edgewater St.
>Cambria, WI 53923-1000
>mailto:cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us
>
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Received on Wed 30 Nov 2005 12:51:13 PM CST
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 13:51:13 -0500
In regards to Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys, a young lady just returned five of each, so I guess they are still going strong.
As to adult formula books, I had to stop reading Iris Johansen because she follows the same formula in most of her books, even though they are not a series per se.
James Elliott Gadsden County Public Library System 341 E. Jefferson Street Quincy, FL. 32351-2531
>From: Anne Oelke <cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us>
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] series
>Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 08:51:12 -0600
>
>At 01:33 PM 11/29/2005, marilyn smith wrote:
> >I have come to realize that we, as adults, are series readers in our own
>way.
>
>I do agree that as adults we also enjoy series. That could be another
>whole discussion, though not pertinent to this venue. I do think that most
>adult "series" that I've encountered are less formulaic than many series
>for children, particularly those for the lower to middle elementary
>ages. Or, perhaps, the authors create much more complex formulas for
>adults and enrich them with more diverse details and situations?
>
>I'm not sure I can define "formula" series well. It seems to be one of
>those "I know it when I see (read) it" situations. Certainly I think Cam
>Jansen, Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, Henry & Mudge are all formula. I
>don't think Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books or Harry Potter or
>Lord of the Rings are formula. My inclination is that the Ramona books are
>not--but I think I'd need to reread them to be sure. What defines formula
>in your mind? Is it the same characters? Does it need to have a simlar
>storyline or plot?
>
>
>
>Library Media Specialist, pK-12
>Cambria-Friesland School District
>410 E. Edgewater St.
>Cambria, WI 53923-1000
>mailto:cflibrary at cf.k12.wi.us
>
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