tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post1353675782720503678..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: MMGM: Out of My MindJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-45662959209886414962014-10-18T15:58:54.415-07:002014-10-18T15:58:54.415-07:00This sounds like a really good book. I'm going...This sounds like a really good book. I'm going to have to check my local library for it. :) Thanks for sharing!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-29438789362487794992014-10-13T20:33:32.884-07:002014-10-13T20:33:32.884-07:00That's what I thought too, Suzanne. You can te...That's what I thought too, Suzanne. You can tell she must've done a lot of research, because every detail was right. Glad I introduced you to a new title. I know what you mean about lengthy TBR lists...Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-54268879946231369352014-10-13T20:32:05.492-07:002014-10-13T20:32:05.492-07:00It's definitely worth reading! And I'm sur...It's definitely worth reading! And I'm sure there's many kids who would enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by, Sue!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-8136138497049835462014-10-13T20:30:42.231-07:002014-10-13T20:30:42.231-07:00I love quiet books too. And it is so nice to see a...I love quiet books too. And it is so nice to see a character unlike any I'd ever read before. I hope you enjoy it, Joanne!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-26715690024693462942014-10-13T20:29:49.781-07:002014-10-13T20:29:49.781-07:00Libraries are the best--that's where I get mos...Libraries are the best--that's where I get most of my reads. I hope you enjoy it, Kim!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-57589929216186773222014-10-13T20:29:16.434-07:002014-10-13T20:29:16.434-07:00Interesting! I did just go over to the Cybils site...Interesting! I did just go over to the Cybils site. Thanks for the reminder!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-61740843912265422122014-10-13T20:28:34.197-07:002014-10-13T20:28:34.197-07:00You're welcome, Rosi! I hope you enjoy it!You're welcome, Rosi! I hope you enjoy it! Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-21213089289016315572014-10-13T17:22:28.728-07:002014-10-13T17:22:28.728-07:00This has been on my TBR list for awhile. I will ha...This has been on my TBR list for awhile. I will have to get to it soon. Thanks for the review and the reminder. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-8091564392071991162014-10-13T14:35:45.668-07:002014-10-13T14:35:45.668-07:00Actually, my students really like Out of My Mind. ...Actually, my students really like Out of My Mind. Have you nominated for the Cybils Awards? We try to go for that balance of what both kids and adults like! Nominations close on Wednesday!<br />Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-13384533605225238862014-10-13T13:17:46.418-07:002014-10-13T13:17:46.418-07:00Sounds like something I need to read. And our libr...Sounds like something I need to read. And our library has it!Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-43208921855767122502014-10-13T11:38:11.474-07:002014-10-13T11:38:11.474-07:00I've heard so much praise for this book. I rea...I've heard so much praise for this book. I really need to read it. Quiet books are my favorite kind, but I know quite a few kids (not just boys) who prefer more action. Books like this are important, though. Diversity should include books about differently-abled kids. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-9116685873451359912014-10-13T10:21:13.837-07:002014-10-13T10:21:13.837-07:00I agree, the books we like - many times kids don&#...I agree, the books we like - many times kids don't. This looks like one that is worth reading... but may be challenging for kids. I'll be looking for it, though.Sue Heavenrichhttp://sallysbookshelf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-44286515546170102682014-10-13T09:38:05.351-07:002014-10-13T09:38:05.351-07:00Wow, what an undertaking! I can't imagine how...Wow, what an undertaking! I can't imagine how hard it must have been to write this book. I'm adding it to my list, and while I suspect it will take me a little while to get there (the list is really ridiculously long) I'm sure it will be worth waiting for. Thanks so much for making me aware of it!<br /><br />--Suzanne<br />www.suzannewarr.comSuzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-40033481785250730492014-10-13T08:55:00.396-07:002014-10-13T08:55:00.396-07:00Ha! Thanks, Alex. That makes me feel better. :) Ye...Ha! Thanks, Alex. That makes me feel better. :) Yes, I think this must've been very challenging to write. (Half-way through the book she is able to communicate with a computer.)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-36274440031806119792014-10-13T08:54:03.806-07:002014-10-13T08:54:03.806-07:00Yes, I think this would make a great read-aloud! I...Yes, I think this would make a great read-aloud! I thought the ending was very realistic and would lead to great discussion.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-85266505783064872222014-10-13T08:53:16.330-07:002014-10-13T08:53:16.330-07:00It was powerful, but I don't think all kids wi...It was powerful, but I don't think all kids will love it. Thanks for stopping by, Natalie!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-8909340073994308222014-10-13T05:50:04.329-07:002014-10-13T05:50:04.329-07:00That would be challenging to write a character who...That would be challenging to write a character who couldn't communicate in the normal way. And don't worry, I wouldn't have read it either when I was your son's age.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-39273496184136463712014-10-13T04:58:48.612-07:002014-10-13T04:58:48.612-07:00I love this one, too. It's one of those on my ...I love this one, too. It's one of those on my shelves that I smile at every time I pass. I think this works best as a read-aloud, allowing for discussion of disabilities.The ending is tough to take, but probably true to life.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-58006152823566394932014-10-13T04:33:46.725-07:002014-10-13T04:33:46.725-07:00Sounds like a really powerful book. But I can see ...Sounds like a really powerful book. But I can see kids having your child's reaction.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com