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From: Karen Vollmar <KVOLLMAR>
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:56:31 -0600
I would like to see the discussion thread on Criss Cross change from a discussion of the publishing/advertising/awards committee aspect of Newberys, although interesting, to an actual discussion of the book. I am about halfway through (it took me by pleasant surprise, too) and very much enjoying the funny, quirky, philosophical, stream of consciousness aspects of the book. The scene where Debbie and her father are trying to fix the plumbing using had me laughing out loud. And other parts seem so poignant. "Criss-crossing" between the mundane and the sublime, deep parts of the character's lives seems to typify the adolescent experience. This unique, touching writing style is certainly deserving of the award. I am so glad it won or I may have missed it! I'm wondering what others think of the book itself, and, to what audience (older?) the rest of you think it will appeal. Off the topic, I think (Caldecotts will be discussed later?), I am also delighted that Chris Raschka won the Caldecott with such a vibrant accessible book.
Karen Vollmar Waukesha Public Library Any opinions expressed herein are my personal opinions and not necessarily those of Waukesha Public Library.
Received on Fri 27 Jan 2006 02:56:31 PM CST
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:56:31 -0600
I would like to see the discussion thread on Criss Cross change from a discussion of the publishing/advertising/awards committee aspect of Newberys, although interesting, to an actual discussion of the book. I am about halfway through (it took me by pleasant surprise, too) and very much enjoying the funny, quirky, philosophical, stream of consciousness aspects of the book. The scene where Debbie and her father are trying to fix the plumbing using had me laughing out loud. And other parts seem so poignant. "Criss-crossing" between the mundane and the sublime, deep parts of the character's lives seems to typify the adolescent experience. This unique, touching writing style is certainly deserving of the award. I am so glad it won or I may have missed it! I'm wondering what others think of the book itself, and, to what audience (older?) the rest of you think it will appeal. Off the topic, I think (Caldecotts will be discussed later?), I am also delighted that Chris Raschka won the Caldecott with such a vibrant accessible book.
Karen Vollmar Waukesha Public Library Any opinions expressed herein are my personal opinions and not necessarily those of Waukesha Public Library.
Received on Fri 27 Jan 2006 02:56:31 PM CST
