tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post5998552508756068822..comments2023-09-16T09:33:11.757-04:00Comments on Diary of an Eccentric: Stones in Water by Donna Jo NapoliAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-32173768338881500232009-12-20T16:33:13.744-05:002009-12-20T16:33:13.744-05:00We've linked to your review on the war blog.We've linked to your review on the war blog.Anna and Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832162089909376297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-65963928213486380602009-12-03T13:03:50.941-05:002009-12-03T13:03:50.941-05:00~Wanda: No worries! I do the same thing all the ...~Wanda: No worries! I do the same thing all the time.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-36150418772383562832009-11-16T12:24:17.637-05:002009-11-16T12:24:17.637-05:00Anna, I am always forgetting to mark the follow-up...Anna, I am always forgetting to mark the follow-up comments box. <b>:(</b> Had I done so, I would have known about the sequel (duh!).Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-61752578715424160062009-08-26T21:29:06.212-04:002009-08-26T21:29:06.212-04:00~Wanda: I do hope you get to read it. And I just...~Wanda: I do hope you get to read it. And I just learned from the author that there was a sequel, <i>Fire in the Hills</i>, which I must get my hands on! I can't help myself when it comes to WWII books. I told myself it would be the year of WWII books for me, with or without the challenge. :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-46284905319729070252009-08-26T09:06:37.500-04:002009-08-26T09:06:37.500-04:00I have this one on my list for the WWII challenge....I have this one on my list for the WWII challenge. I'm hoping it is one I can pass on to my daughter who has already read a couple WWII books. <br /><br />Having just put <i>'A World Away'</i> my 5th selection for the challenge on hold at the library, I am nowhere near your totals!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647181404275808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-65406631982902742862009-08-24T09:40:34.179-04:002009-08-24T09:40:34.179-04:00~rhapsodyinbooks: Number the Stars to me was one ...~rhapsodyinbooks: <i>Number the Stars</i> to me was one of those children's books that isn't so gripping for adults, though I do recommend it as an introduction to WWII for young readers. <i>Stones in Water</i> was one that didn't keep reminding me that it was for young readers.<br /><br />~bermudaonion: Great! I'm glad you're working your way through the challenge.<br /><br />~Serena: No, The Girl didn't read this one with me, but I would let her read it if she wanted to.<br /><br />~Sandy: My daughter was immediately interested in WWII history when she discovered that we were planning the reading challenge. She read a chapter of <i>Number the Stars</i> and it didn't grab her. Maybe she'll want to read this one at some point.<br /><br />~Staci: I definitely could see how young boys would like this one. There's a lot of action and tension, and they'd learn about history at the same time.<br /><br />~Shweta: War-related books are hard, but I've always been drawn to them based on my family's history.<br /><br />~Blodeuedd: I agree that it's a heavy topic, but I think mature kids would be able to handle it. My daughter already has some knowledge of the events that transpired during the war, so if she wanted to read this one on her own, I'd let her.<br /><br />~Laughing Stars: The publisher's blurb for the book says ages 8-12. My daughter is 9 and I'd let her read it, but I know what my daughter can handle. I agree that it's not an appropriate read for some kids.<br /><br />~carolsnotebook: I'd love to hear what you and your daughter think if you do read it.<br /><br />~Nymeth: I have to look for some of her other books. I found this one at a library sale and hadn't heard of her before.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-37520440554172497622009-08-21T10:23:38.926-04:002009-08-21T10:23:38.926-04:00I've loved what I've read by Napoli, and I...I've loved what I've read by Napoli, and I had no idea she had written about WWII. I'll definitely keep an eye out for this.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-55590269305184709592009-08-20T12:53:15.227-04:002009-08-20T12:53:15.227-04:00I don't tend to read war books, but the age it...I don't tend to read war books, but the age it's geared to caught my eye. I wonder if my daughter would read it with me. On the other hand, maybe we should try Number the Stars first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-61090441309176144162009-08-20T11:57:32.692-04:002009-08-20T11:57:32.692-04:00My teenage daughter read this book, and she liked ...My teenage daughter read this book, and she liked it MUCH better than Number the Stars. However, she said it wasn't really a "kids" book because of the intense themes.Laughing Starshttp://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-14227373161381683482009-08-20T02:23:41.298-04:002009-08-20T02:23:41.298-04:00Very heavy topic for such young kids, if they wrot...Very heavy topic for such young kids, if they wrote about killings too. But should be learnt and readBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-54571920142689100242009-08-19T23:05:27.726-04:002009-08-19T23:05:27.726-04:00Really nice review. But I always find it difficult...Really nice review. But I always find it difficult to read war themed books , because it is so painful at times to read thru the details of that period .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-30344280395110121232009-08-19T22:04:47.145-04:002009-08-19T22:04:47.145-04:00Love your review on this one Anna. I'll have t...Love your review on this one Anna. I'll have to remember it for future reference when I get back to school. I almost always go to Number the Stars, but this one sounds like a read that boys would enjoy!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-7000086546542456782009-08-19T17:44:51.848-04:002009-08-19T17:44:51.848-04:00Unfortunately, I think alot of young people had to...Unfortunately, I think alot of young people had to grow up quickly back then. They saw things a child should never see, but amazingly, some came out very stable, sound adults. I'm slowly easing my kids into these books. You're right, Number the Stars is pretty gentle.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-12961543901810852372009-08-19T16:57:48.156-04:002009-08-19T16:57:48.156-04:00Sounds like a good book. Did The Girl read this o...Sounds like a good book. Did The Girl read this one with you? Or do you think its too "mature" for her?<br /><br />18 books for WWII reading challenge...you go girl.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-62411289921359482292009-08-19T16:16:07.864-04:002009-08-19T16:16:07.864-04:00This sounds like a good book! I think the WWII ch...This sounds like a good book! I think the WWII challenge is going to be the first one I will actually complete!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4734590638266769310.post-81846406219818232072009-08-19T16:00:25.627-04:002009-08-19T16:00:25.627-04:00This sounds great. I really wasn't all that i...This sounds great. I really wasn't all that impressed with Number the Stars, and so have been looking for a YA book on this topic that is better. Thanks for the review!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.com