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From: AMANDA CATHERINE MOSS <acmoss>
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:57:42 -0600
Like many of you, I loved Criss Cross--and, like Ginny, I do wonder what happens to the characters after the end of the book. Here is my main question about Criss Cross: Why is it set in the past? It seemed like pretty much everything that happened could have taken place in a present-day setting. My cynical side thinks that maybe this was to increase the appeal for adult readers/buyers, but my "I love Criss Cross" side thinks that being set in the past shows the universality and timelessness of the characters' experiences. What do you think? Amanda Moss Library Media Specialist Maywood Elementary Monona, Wisconsin
Received on Fri 17 Feb 2006 07:57:42 AM CST
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:57:42 -0600
Like many of you, I loved Criss Cross--and, like Ginny, I do wonder what happens to the characters after the end of the book. Here is my main question about Criss Cross: Why is it set in the past? It seemed like pretty much everything that happened could have taken place in a present-day setting. My cynical side thinks that maybe this was to increase the appeal for adult readers/buyers, but my "I love Criss Cross" side thinks that being set in the past shows the universality and timelessness of the characters' experiences. What do you think? Amanda Moss Library Media Specialist Maywood Elementary Monona, Wisconsin
Received on Fri 17 Feb 2006 07:57:42 AM CST
