From: carolgrannick at comcast.net <carolgrannick>
Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:41:23 +0000

Re: Laura's comment about a road trip being an essential part of a journey that then takes place primarily in one place, I am currently reading Daniel Pinkwater's newest, I believe: THE NEDDIAD, a charming and funny middle grade (or for any-aged Daniel Pinkwater-lover) story that begins with a cross-country train trip that lays the groundwork for Neddie's spiritual journey that continues in Los Angeles. Neddie is a delightful optimist, and an observer of (and commenter-on) everything in minute detail- so in addition to being a delightful, easy read, I think the book is a terrific demonstration of writing with great attention to sensory detail. A separate note: for readers/lovers of THE MAGIC PUDDING, Pinkwater uses "Bunyip Bluegum", PUDDING'S main character, as names for two of his own characters. I'm not sure how many kids know those references...I always feel like the original author should get a "nod" for that. Carol Coven Grannick Wilmette IL
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