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From: Robin Smith <smithr>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:08:05 -0600
Jackie,
Yes, it makes sense in the story--and that is a fine question to ask.
Lucky overhears adult conversation and, like many children, tries to make sense of an obscure word on her own. This is a pattern with the heroine and this character trait (of hearing and not always understanding) is crucial to the story. And, at the end, when she finally forges a strong enough and secure enough relationship with an adult, she is able to have her question answered.
AND, having said all that, I wonder why "the word" has to be defended at all. The book is in print. The book has received all sorts of acclaim. The book has been well reviewed and the book has won the Newbery. Buy it. Put it on your library shelf. No one is forcing anyone to check it our or read it aloud or read it at all. But, at least allow your readers a chance to read for themselves.
And three cheers to Monica for showing how very easy it is to move along when reading a book and let the readers and listeners figure it out for themselves (or figure it out with Lucky, as the author likely planned).
Robin Smith Grade two teacher Nashville, TN
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu on behalf of Jackie Rodenberger Sent: Sun 2/18/2007 10:22 AM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Lucky
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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Received on Sun 18 Feb 2007 12:08:05 PM CST
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:08:05 -0600
Jackie,
Yes, it makes sense in the story--and that is a fine question to ask.
Lucky overhears adult conversation and, like many children, tries to make sense of an obscure word on her own. This is a pattern with the heroine and this character trait (of hearing and not always understanding) is crucial to the story. And, at the end, when she finally forges a strong enough and secure enough relationship with an adult, she is able to have her question answered.
AND, having said all that, I wonder why "the word" has to be defended at all. The book is in print. The book has received all sorts of acclaim. The book has been well reviewed and the book has won the Newbery. Buy it. Put it on your library shelf. No one is forcing anyone to check it our or read it aloud or read it at all. But, at least allow your readers a chance to read for themselves.
And three cheers to Monica for showing how very easy it is to move along when reading a book and let the readers and listeners figure it out for themselves (or figure it out with Lucky, as the author likely planned).
Robin Smith Grade two teacher Nashville, TN
-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu on behalf of Jackie Rodenberger Sent: Sun 2/18/2007 10:22 AM To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Subject: [CCBC-Net] Lucky
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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