From: Jackie Rodenberger <jrodenberger2>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:22:22 -0500

I have been reading the comments about "the" word in "The Higher Power of Lucky". I guess I'm old-fashioned, but I was raised that certain words and actions might be okay in our home, but not necessarily appropriate in other settings.
  Those of you who think people are being squeamish about the word scrotom in a children's book, I have a question: Just how often do you use the word "scrotom" in your everyday conversation? The same with the word "farting".
  Did the word add to the story? Was it really necessary to describe the rattlesnake bite that way in a children's book? I'd certainly have no problem in an adult book. Just my opinion.

Jackie Rodenberger School Librarian K-2, 3-5 Perry Elem. Selma Elem Selma, IN jrodenberger2 at hotmail.com

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