tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post4854260120014314288..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: MMGM: The Watsons Go To Birmingham--1963Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-42398524945146014902014-11-07T19:11:18.995-08:002014-11-07T19:11:18.995-08:00Civil rights is a hard topic to touch upon.
www.m...Civil rights is a hard topic to touch upon.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-632224501066854602014-11-06T08:24:29.399-08:002014-11-06T08:24:29.399-08:00I think you will enjoy it, Kim! Kenny's parent...I think you will enjoy it, Kim! Kenny's parents are some of the most enjoyable I've read about it in some time.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-15964009648436338992014-11-05T19:35:41.413-08:002014-11-05T19:35:41.413-08:00I really love humour in kids books. And I think I ...I really love humour in kids books. And I think I have to read this one just to find out about the ingenious punishments! I don't normally gravitate toward historical books, but you've made me want to look this one up.Kim Aippersbachhttp://www.kaippersbach.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-4885393621328077522014-11-05T09:31:56.380-08:002014-11-05T09:31:56.380-08:00Humor is a must. That's why I hang out with th...Humor is a must. That's why I hang out with the cheese. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-19448127607442398722014-11-03T08:42:10.550-08:002014-11-03T08:42:10.550-08:00Thanks, Crystal, for your kind words. I think this...Thanks, Crystal, for your kind words. I think this is one you will enjoy, especially if you love humor. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-7353116572903363692014-11-03T08:41:33.668-08:002014-11-03T08:41:33.668-08:00Oh, I loved THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE, but I think I ...Oh, I loved THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE, but I think I liked the WATSONS even more. Hope you enjoy this!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-12013033633468120322014-11-03T04:58:38.574-08:002014-11-03T04:58:38.574-08:00I haven't read this one. But I did really like...I haven't read this one. But I did really like THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE, so I'll have to check this one out too. I don't encounter many episodic stories in MG.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-13276082659701453372014-10-29T08:55:47.576-07:002014-10-29T08:55:47.576-07:00Never tried one of Curtis's books. Then again,...Never tried one of Curtis's books. Then again, I read much more YA than MG, but not for a lack of interest. Might have to check this one out.<br /><br />Wishing you sanity and sending cheese. Hold in there, eh?<br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Unleashing the Dreamworld</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-39872711646902548072014-10-28T20:56:43.560-07:002014-10-28T20:56:43.560-07:00Thanks, Kristin! I hope you enjoy him. I haven'...Thanks, Kristin! I hope you enjoy him. I haven't read anything by Curtis that isn't absolutely amazing. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-66414020802989354212014-10-28T11:45:58.035-07:002014-10-28T11:45:58.035-07:00So sorry to hear you have a family member who is i...So sorry to hear you have a family member who is ill. That's always a tough thing to go through.<br /><br />I haven't read any books by Christopher Paul Curtis yet, but I think I'll have to add this to my TBR pile. Thanks for the great review!Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-84288991004282451722014-10-27T23:25:03.582-07:002014-10-27T23:25:03.582-07:00Then it should be inspiring to you, Rosi! There...Then it should be inspiring to you, Rosi! There's so few episodic books being published nowadays, it felt very unique. And thanks for your kind words!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-52563129710590102762014-10-27T23:24:18.328-07:002014-10-27T23:24:18.328-07:00Thanks for the hugs, Suzanne! I think you'll e...Thanks for the hugs, Suzanne! I think you'll enjoy this one, especially as I know you like historical fiction.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-22078255357564608382014-10-27T20:57:33.033-07:002014-10-27T20:57:33.033-07:00I did really like Bud, Not Buddy, but I haven'...I did really like Bud, Not Buddy, but I haven't read this one. I think I will have to, though, as I do have an episodic historical I am working on. Thanks for the review. Sorry you have to deal with an illness in your family. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-10925264999429014882014-10-27T17:31:58.659-07:002014-10-27T17:31:58.659-07:00Oh, this sounds lovely! And despite the fact that...Oh, this sounds lovely! And despite the fact that I'm usually drawn to plot-driven books, the episodic plot sounds somehow really refreshing. I'll have to pick it up!<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your ill family member...there's no easy way to deal with that. Hugs!<br /><br />--Suzanne<br />www.suzannewarr.comSuzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-16976869755134502202014-10-27T16:58:47.341-07:002014-10-27T16:58:47.341-07:00Yes, Byron was wonderful. Hands-down one of the be...Yes, Byron was wonderful. Hands-down one of the best bullies and big brothers I've encountered in kid lit.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-36388115301037259532014-10-27T16:58:16.630-07:002014-10-27T16:58:16.630-07:00I haven't read the Mr. Chickee books either. T...I haven't read the Mr. Chickee books either. They sound wonderful. Thanks for stopping by, Joanne and for your kind words.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-91119352552358875402014-10-27T16:57:06.431-07:002014-10-27T16:57:06.431-07:00I hope you do. This was even funnier than Bud, Not...I hope you do. This was even funnier than Bud, Not Buddy, I thought. Although since Bud was my first Curtis book, it will always be my favorite.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-19810765114265847592014-10-27T12:57:51.790-07:002014-10-27T12:57:51.790-07:00Loved Bud, Not Buddy. I listened to it as a book o...Loved Bud, Not Buddy. I listened to it as a book on tape. I'll have to see if I can do the same with this. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-42446941456360517812014-10-27T11:09:50.892-07:002014-10-27T11:09:50.892-07:00So sorry to hear about your seriously-ill family m...So sorry to hear about your seriously-ill family member.<br /><br />I loved this book too. I've also read BUD, NOT BUDDY and THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE and enjoyed them both. Haven't yet read ELIJAH OF BUXTON or the Mr. Chickee books. But I'm so impressed with his writing.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-89660677107525459312014-10-27T09:23:34.563-07:002014-10-27T09:23:34.563-07:00Civil rights is a tough topic. A subtle touch soun...Civil rights is a tough topic. A subtle touch sounds best for kids.<br />His brother is a Byron - too cool.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com