tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post1807854075553948208..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: #IMWAYR February 9, 2015Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-74045677592250961142015-02-12T12:03:49.597-08:002015-02-12T12:03:49.597-08:00I've read the first of the Bartimaeus trilogy ...I've read the first of the Bartimaeus trilogy and enjoyed it. If you liked those,you will love Lockwood & Co.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-42268064889547240032015-02-12T11:01:41.873-08:002015-02-12T11:01:41.873-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-68100599383254961852015-02-11T20:41:04.571-08:002015-02-11T20:41:04.571-08:00I enjoyed reading Locomotive greatly quite awhile ...I enjoyed reading Locomotive greatly quite awhile back. It made something potentially snooze-inducing as steam engines quite exciting and fun. I agree with you about the illustrations - just stunning. Jonathan Stroud is one of my favourite authors of all time - I loved his Bartimaeus trilogy - have you read those? I was truly riveted by that series, so I'm excited to know that he has new books out. I'm looking forward to reading them.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-24944811822537168742015-02-10T20:44:03.573-08:002015-02-10T20:44:03.573-08:00I understand your concerns. It isn't the kind ...I understand your concerns. It isn't the kind of book that will have mass appeal. In part I think it's because it is so very British in the humour and language. It's the kind of book that will require a sophisticated younger reader. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-35670303723380359962015-02-10T18:38:59.029-08:002015-02-10T18:38:59.029-08:00I'm glad I read your review of Fortunately the...I'm glad I read your review of Fortunately the Milk. I did not care for that book at all. But, our library just ordered a copy of the book. It's always good to hear other reviews because maybe, just the right reader, will come along for that book!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-9899141236637714682015-02-10T07:19:26.271-08:002015-02-10T07:19:26.271-08:00We love Lockwood and Co at our school! It's on...We love Lockwood and Co at our school! It's one of our book club favourites. It is just so much fun to read!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-74460454191745064062015-02-10T07:15:03.531-08:002015-02-10T07:15:03.531-08:00Locomotive is beautiful, but as others have mentio...Locomotive is beautiful, but as others have mentioned, completely leaves Native Americans out of the picture. The second Lockwood and Co gets your heart thumping right off the bat!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-80908467940096626492015-02-10T05:12:49.337-08:002015-02-10T05:12:49.337-08:00I have got to read Locomotive. I keep hearing such...I have got to read Locomotive. I keep hearing such good things about it. I haven't read Lockwood, but now it looks like I have another series to add to my list!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-58587843577870973222015-02-10T03:58:47.477-08:002015-02-10T03:58:47.477-08:00I still haven't read Locomotive (hangs head in...I still haven't read Locomotive (hangs head in shame)<br /><br />I loved the first Lockwood and Co, so I just requested this one from my library. I LOVE that feature of my library! <br /><br />I adore Gaiman, so of course I got Fortunately, the Milk. The illustrations are amazing, too. maria.selkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052847577940056985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-68351616148595210392015-02-09T21:54:52.301-08:002015-02-09T21:54:52.301-08:00Thanks Crystal, you have made me thankful to have ...Thanks Crystal, you have made me thankful to have missed the illustrations. I just wish people would be more mindful about historical data when they are writing a book for children. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-1076944194335480572015-02-09T21:52:46.429-08:002015-02-09T21:52:46.429-08:00Thanks Carrie, we did. Finn is one of a group of p...Thanks Carrie, we did. Finn is one of a group of pretty hard core boy readers I see in the library. They like to read gritty kinds of stuff. I like to listen in on them recommending titles to each other. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-74346490925034235002015-02-09T21:51:12.543-08:002015-02-09T21:51:12.543-08:00I'm looking for books for readers into chapter...I'm looking for books for readers into chapter books and hoped this one might fit the bill. I think the reading level might be a bit high, but it would be a delightful choice for those precocious young readers. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-55900472997314854572015-02-09T21:49:15.054-08:002015-02-09T21:49:15.054-08:00Yes, I felt a bit hard on it, but.... The second o...Yes, I felt a bit hard on it, but.... The second one just might be better than the first!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-74147416925971613872015-02-09T21:48:31.854-08:002015-02-09T21:48:31.854-08:00I've listened to both of these Stroud books an...I've listened to both of these Stroud books and they are fabulous this way, but readers at my school are enthusiastic about the written version as well. The lack of Native Americans in Locomotive is glaring. I kept looking for them, but they were not represented. Being Canadian, I also want my readers to see themselves in books, and this one is very American. On the other hand, paired with a novel like The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel, it would provide great background knowledge about trains for them. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-91779090095992696912015-02-09T18:12:27.556-08:002015-02-09T18:12:27.556-08:00One of these days soon I'll get to the Lockwoo...One of these days soon I'll get to the Lockwood & Co. books. I've heard such great things about them. I too think of Debbie Reese when I see Locomotive. There was such a lost opportunity to include the Native history there. He could have addressed the issues, but this way, it looks like they were not even there. Fortunately the Milk was quite the quirky humorous book. I think the audio is likely better because I love to hear Neil Gaiman read. Also, the illustrations were problematic. Some of them showed the indigenous people in a stereotypical manner. They were a little cringe worthy unfortunately.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-47702818726160872302015-02-09T16:45:51.477-08:002015-02-09T16:45:51.477-08:00I bought the first Lockwood for Finn - hope he rea...I bought the first Lockwood for Finn - hope he reads it soon. He has been on a real reading roll lately and feeling proud of it. He just finished Death by Toilet Paper. Hope you have had a nice time away!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-57002998066434124002015-02-09T16:17:44.379-08:002015-02-09T16:17:44.379-08:00I still haven't read the Gaiman book, a must r...I still haven't read the Gaiman book, a must read & I'd forgotten about it, so thanks for that, & for the two chapter books-new to me & I see others say they're great too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-7631885295963618662015-02-09T11:14:32.503-08:002015-02-09T11:14:32.503-08:00Nice honest review on the Porcupine book, which I ...Nice honest review on the Porcupine book, which I will now avoid ;) Lockwood! Best ever-I haven't had a chance to read the second one, but the first one made our state reading list!Nicole L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16803189343078878170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-28073375915344948842015-02-09T09:47:27.246-08:002015-02-09T09:47:27.246-08:00Thanks, Cheriee! I also listened to Fortunately th...Thanks, Cheriee! I also listened to Fortunately the Milk on audio and realized afterwards that I'd missed half or more of the story because I'd missed the illustrations. SIGH. I haven't read any of the Jonathan Stroud books, but one of them is on The Hub's new Reading Challenge list, so I will look for it. It looks like one that would be especially good on audio. And yes, Locomotive is gorgeous, though I have a hard time reading it now without thinking about Debbie Reese's criticisms about how Floca erases Native Americans from his landscapes. They had a very interesting exchange on her blog, American Indians in Children's Literature. I didn't realize you were in Vancouver--such a beautiful city!!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-38339938587808479352015-02-09T09:02:28.417-08:002015-02-09T09:02:28.417-08:00Me also. I'm thinking that while I wait for th...Me also. I'm thinking that while I wait for the next one, I might have to go and reread them. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-82847657972157788442015-02-09T09:01:53.681-08:002015-02-09T09:01:53.681-08:00I know! I swear this is one of the finest middle g...I know! I swear this is one of the finest middle grade adventure series, and a great read for anyone of any age! Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-43965673810009224892015-02-09T08:59:04.611-08:002015-02-09T08:59:04.611-08:00Yes, but thankfully, mostly really good!
Yes, but thankfully, mostly really good!<br />Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-30368693515487552162015-02-09T07:59:55.645-08:002015-02-09T07:59:55.645-08:00Dying to read Lockwood & Co. I've heard s...Dying to read Lockwood & Co. I've heard such fabulous things about the series and I adore Straud's Bartimaeus books!Hannahlilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322474845421670267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-6039277019796213062015-02-09T03:41:30.239-08:002015-02-09T03:41:30.239-08:00I want to go work as an office manager for Lockwoo...I want to go work as an office manager for Lockwood and Co. I think they really need me, and I would do a good job keeping the office tidy and biscuits in stock. Sigh. Why CAN'T we work in fictional places?Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-69066780363660227122015-02-09T02:00:21.159-08:002015-02-09T02:00:21.159-08:00Seems like you had a mixed week with these reads. ...Seems like you had a mixed week with these reads. Some good, some not so good! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com