From: Dotz Johnson <dotz>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:45:54 -0500

I tried to post a similar comment last week, but seem to have some trouble with the technology. Anyway, I realize we are also discussing memorable characters. I think most children's books are plot driven because that is where kids are - in action. Richard Peck's Grandma Dowdell, however, I think drives the stories in /A Long Way from Chicago /and /A Year Down Yonder. / I'm sure there are others, but more are just strong characters in a plot driven book. It is interesting to think about a story. Dotz

Sally Miller wrote:
> Hi all, My face is red. I just went back and reread Megan's introduction of our current topic, and it welcomes all favorite characters, not just those who drive the plot. That's certain to make the picking and choosing much more fun and much less of an analytical chore--so excuse my lapse into nit-picking--can I blame it on the weather or simply end-of-the-weekend grouchiness? Abjectly, Sally
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