tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post8767789365326191552..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: #IMWAYR April 6, 2015Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-1949265260976255012015-04-07T10:16:08.785-07:002015-04-07T10:16:08.785-07:00It is. I think I adore Ratchet. I have this poem u...It is. I think I adore Ratchet. I have this poem up as I am posting (with the help of students) a poem a day for April. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-44551099801235665422015-04-07T10:12:26.523-07:002015-04-07T10:12:26.523-07:00The Queen's Shadow is a gorgeous book Elisabet...The Queen's Shadow is a gorgeous book Elisabeth. I was in the middle of reading it before I realized how the images and fictional text worked together. Then I had to go back and start over. I marveled over how profound it is to show complicated ideas in images like this. I think Adrienne Gear is the one who shared it a week ago. Ratchet is so very sweet. I am sure you will like it. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-59330967417971525092015-04-07T10:04:58.893-07:002015-04-07T10:04:58.893-07:00There is a lot to love about The Crossover, but it...There is a lot to love about The Crossover, but it took a bit to get fully into it for me. I was riveted when that happened, but Crystal Brunelle mentioned earlier that she thought the ending was rushed. This might be why the ending didn't work for me. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-24563702798895439362015-04-07T10:01:44.606-07:002015-04-07T10:01:44.606-07:00You are most welcome. In spite of my quibbles, it ...You are most welcome. In spite of my quibbles, it is an important read, and not just because it is connected to Malcolm X.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-38433488646136198232015-04-07T07:09:37.748-07:002015-04-07T07:09:37.748-07:00LOVE Ratchet and The Crossover! The Queen's Sh...LOVE Ratchet and The Crossover! The Queen's Shadow looks great!Gigi McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090843830125090541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-69865415714128006632015-04-07T05:46:19.233-07:002015-04-07T05:46:19.233-07:00The Queen's Shadow sounds fascinating! First t...The Queen's Shadow sounds fascinating! First time I'm seeing it too. I really loved The Crossover but did feel the ending was too rushed. As a reader, I didn't have enough time or space to process what happened. And I suppose that was intentional on the author's part, but it still felt too hurried to me. I really need to dig out my copy of Ratchet and read it. Sounds like just the kind of book I love! I have X but haven't read it yet. So many books!Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-28955776992634522092015-04-07T04:58:11.585-07:002015-04-07T04:58:11.585-07:00It is the first time I'm hearing about The Que...It is the first time I'm hearing about The Queen's Shadow - hmm, I would have to look for that one, sounds like my kind of read. Glad to read about your thoughts on The Crossover - I know that it's a hit or miss for most people. I have a feeling though that it would be a definite hit for my 13 year old girl who also plays basketball. She is looking forward to reading this one for our book club discussion.GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-23874264651369658972015-04-06T21:29:39.638-07:002015-04-06T21:29:39.638-07:00Thank you for your honest review of X! I have had ...Thank you for your honest review of X! I have had it on my nightstand for too many weeks. I am looking forward to it, and I appreciate your honest review!Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-58935288715813782192015-04-06T20:28:57.100-07:002015-04-06T20:28:57.100-07:00Perhaps you have hit it that is was rushed. I just...Perhaps you have hit it that is was rushed. I just don't understand why Josh got the ring. This Journal Belongs to Ratchet is so very delightful; one of those sweet, poignant stories with a happy ending.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-47628994736295861012015-04-06T20:26:42.365-07:002015-04-06T20:26:42.365-07:00I just didn't understand why Josh ended up wit...I just didn't understand why Josh ended up with the ring. I reread it but still couldn't understand why he got it and not Jordan. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-20644983220143271612015-04-06T17:12:32.495-07:002015-04-06T17:12:32.495-07:00I really enjoyed both X and The Crossover. I felt ...I really enjoyed both X and The Crossover. I felt like I understood the ending of The Crossover, but felt it was rushed. I need to read it again. This journal belongs to Ratchet has been on my TBR for a long time now. I need to get to it.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-29894136757557735732015-04-06T16:26:53.892-07:002015-04-06T16:26:53.892-07:00Wow, Cheriee, so many good books here. I will look...Wow, Cheriee, so many good books here. I will look for This Journal Belongs To Ratchet-sounds very sweet, & I didn't share The Queen's Shadow, but it is on my list to get. That review made me really want to read it. I did love Crossover, so you've now made me wonder what you mean. I'll need to find the book to re-read that ending! Thanks for all!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-47451119579930362282015-04-06T11:35:02.502-07:002015-04-06T11:35:02.502-07:00It is a good choice Lisa, and I did love it, just ...It is a good choice Lisa, and I did love it, just not as much as I thought I would. That's the problem when books get so much good hype I think. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-67127240681077792342015-04-06T11:34:10.250-07:002015-04-06T11:34:10.250-07:00I will try out my borrowed copy with students this...I will try out my borrowed copy with students this week Carrie. If they like it, I'll add it to that list of books I hope to purchase some day!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-272590146849230642015-04-06T11:32:24.285-07:002015-04-06T11:32:24.285-07:00I can see that it the series would be compelling. ...I can see that it the series would be compelling. I adored the first one and even enjoyed the second one. Like you I have the occasional student who reads it and love it. I have to admit that I was curious about an alternate meaning for ratchet so I went and looked it up. The evolution of language is so fascinating! (btw, thanks for the spelling hint) I agree with you regarding the suitability of X. I wouldn't get it for my readers, but then middle school can be really a mixed bag of grades and readers. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-21977541293571773972015-04-06T11:21:17.176-07:002015-04-06T11:21:17.176-07:00I loved The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. Great c...I loved The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. Great choice.<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://lisateachr.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">LisaTeachR'sClassroom</a>lisateachrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491297786831237914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-74776086794785928312015-04-06T10:12:56.621-07:002015-04-06T10:12:56.621-07:00Wild is quite amazing shared with a group of child...Wild is quite amazing shared with a group of children. Really, very worth it. B and I have both read the entire Giver series - it was great to take the kids to the movie. They recognized how much better the book was but still lots to talk about.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-58132777721469670762015-04-06T08:48:45.731-07:002015-04-06T08:48:45.731-07:00The James Owen series started when I had a LOT of ...The James Owen series started when I had a LOT of very serious fantasy readers. I don't have as many now, but I look at the series as an investment. A couple of students a year read it. I loved The Crossover, but couldn't buy This Journal Belongs to Ratchett because the slang around here has "ratchet" as a very uncomplimentary word! X was interesting but a bit intense for middle school. What a great selection of books! Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-72094144243208726052015-04-06T08:20:37.997-07:002015-04-06T08:20:37.997-07:00I know Beth. it is such a powerful read on so many...I know Beth. it is such a powerful read on so many levels. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-46257252479858164902015-04-06T08:17:04.181-07:002015-04-06T08:17:04.181-07:00The Crossover and X are both important books to re...The Crossover and X are both important books to read. Reading them back to back was interesting because of the possible comparisons between then and now. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-79390942286229848932015-04-06T08:13:22.416-07:002015-04-06T08:13:22.416-07:00I hope I feel the same way as you do Kay. I have b...I hope I feel the same way as you do Kay. I have been very happy so far. Enjoy The Queen's Shadow. It is fabulous!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-49236749425522902502015-04-06T07:01:48.722-07:002015-04-06T07:01:48.722-07:00I loved X so so so much. Chapter 3 in particular s...I loved X so so so much. Chapter 3 in particular still haunts me and helped me better understand why a certain word that has been deemed verboten has so much power. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-68552556325453025262015-04-06T06:26:02.774-07:002015-04-06T06:26:02.774-07:00The Crossover is on my really soon TBR list! I ha...The Crossover is on my really soon TBR list! I have X written down too. Thanks for the review, I only had seen bits and pieces about this book. I adored Ratchet :) Glad you enjoyed!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-32210351819001982512015-04-06T05:49:30.537-07:002015-04-06T05:49:30.537-07:00I love the whole GIVER series. I was satisfied wit...I love the whole GIVER series. I was satisfied with SON even though it was not at all what I was expecting. The Queen's Shadow looks fascinating. I'm adding it to my list of books I want to read!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.com