tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post1635519102503908067..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: Counting by 7's - Newbery guesses, anyone?Joanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-16255404490017099492013-11-16T19:36:30.619-05:002013-11-16T19:36:30.619-05:00Oh yes, Myrna! Try to read it if you can. It's...Oh yes, Myrna! Try to read it if you can. It's worth it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-70650152622878447032013-11-16T02:15:32.408-05:002013-11-16T02:15:32.408-05:00I'll have to read this one. Just reading your ...I'll have to read this one. Just reading your review gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-26489443105956458632013-10-27T20:23:01.075-04:002013-10-27T20:23:01.075-04:00Great! Can't wait to read your review.Great! Can't wait to read your review.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-53605392180374984462013-10-27T20:13:08.445-04:002013-10-27T20:13:08.445-04:00I just finished this book and am sharing it tomorr...I just finished this book and am sharing it tomorrow. It is definitely a winner!Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-49020492373300173372013-10-21T22:12:55.614-04:002013-10-21T22:12:55.614-04:00Oh, don't worry, Stina. I'm hardly ever ri...Oh, don't worry, Stina. I'm hardly ever right! But thanks for stopping by.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48737311907595501222013-10-21T19:46:53.163-04:002013-10-21T19:46:53.163-04:00I haven't read any books lately that would mak...I haven't read any books lately that would make it to Newbery nomination. I'm looking forward to see if you're right, Joanne. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-14907265648782417432013-10-21T14:58:57.452-04:002013-10-21T14:58:57.452-04:00You're welcome, Gina. :) We only have to wai...You're welcome, Gina. :) We only have to wait until January to see!<br />Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33121020380202871672013-10-21T14:37:14.159-04:002013-10-21T14:37:14.159-04:00Thanks for the shout out :) Definitely agree it ha...Thanks for the shout out :) Definitely agree it has Newbery potential!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-70202678787338232632013-10-16T21:11:36.118-04:002013-10-16T21:11:36.118-04:00Then you would enjoy this, Erik!Then you would enjoy this, Erik!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-25582517789488895602013-10-16T21:11:02.817-04:002013-10-16T21:11:02.817-04:00Melissa, this is the first time I've mentioned...Melissa, this is the first time I've mentioned this book on my blog! So it must have been someone else. Glad you agree that it should be in the running.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-35256583895364767462013-10-16T17:29:23.581-04:002013-10-16T17:29:23.581-04:00This one is going on my TBR list immediately! It s...This one is going on my TBR list immediately! It sounds like a book I would really love. I really enjoyed Wonder too. Erik This Kid Reviews Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903381834691190147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-87265954268967856822013-10-16T09:25:13.273-04:002013-10-16T09:25:13.273-04:00I truly enjoyed this book and think it certainly s...I truly enjoyed this book and think it certainly should be in contention for the Newbery! Did I find out about this book on your blog? It's one that showed up at the library after being on hold and I have no idea how it got there. haha. Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-32870067872859132572013-10-15T22:24:39.966-04:002013-10-15T22:24:39.966-04:00I think you would really like this one, Medeia.I think you would really like this one, Medeia.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-11362431540320661452013-10-15T18:57:14.147-04:002013-10-15T18:57:14.147-04:00Thank you for sharing this. I checked and it's...Thank you for sharing this. I checked and it's already on my wish list. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-10770143907768984662013-10-15T12:16:56.751-04:002013-10-15T12:16:56.751-04:00I've heard so much about Twerp, Rosi. I really...I've heard so much about Twerp, Rosi. I really need to read it! Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-51984518371475814892013-10-14T22:51:00.442-04:002013-10-14T22:51:00.442-04:00I didn't know about this one, but now it is on...I didn't know about this one, but now it is on my TBR list. Thanks for telling me about it. I am kind of hoping Twerp will get the nod this year.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-28194668324134812032013-10-14T21:23:49.230-04:002013-10-14T21:23:49.230-04:00So true, Julie! Any book still to come might win t...So true, Julie! Any book still to come might win the medal.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-59748475454334294252013-10-14T21:23:17.483-04:002013-10-14T21:23:17.483-04:00Both worthy contenders, from what I've heard a...Both worthy contenders, from what I've heard about them, Faith. But I've yet to read either.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-3796646487505822732013-10-14T21:22:37.116-04:002013-10-14T21:22:37.116-04:00It did get a lot of buzz, Akoss. But those books d...It did get a lot of buzz, Akoss. But those books don't always win Newbery awards. Look at WONDER.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-90565744904844733372013-10-14T21:21:59.394-04:002013-10-14T21:21:59.394-04:00Oh, I'm rarely right, Natalie! One out of the ...Oh, I'm rarely right, Natalie! One out of the last ten years. That's not a very good track record. :)Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18662907693543744282013-10-14T21:20:47.654-04:002013-10-14T21:20:47.654-04:00I think the ending makes up for the sadness. But y...I think the ending makes up for the sadness. But you're right, Barbara, there are a lot of broken people.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33355159535662353672013-10-14T21:20:12.472-04:002013-10-14T21:20:12.472-04:00It's different, Janet. Hope you get a chance t...It's different, Janet. Hope you get a chance to find out.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-59211341162101038372013-10-14T19:46:34.758-04:002013-10-14T19:46:34.758-04:00Well the year is not over yet, right? But we will ...Well the year is not over yet, right? But we will see Joanne... this one sounds good. Thanks for sharing.Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18312723615682308962013-10-14T13:44:00.088-04:002013-10-14T13:44:00.088-04:00I have this on hold at the library--can't wait...I have this on hold at the library--can't wait to read it!<br />So far, my pick for Newbery is either The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp or The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail (or maybe I just have a thing for books with long titles...).Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-55685845673304229402013-10-14T12:35:38.417-04:002013-10-14T12:35:38.417-04:00I rarely ever pay attention to Newbery nominations...I rarely ever pay attention to Newbery nominations but I do know this one is quite popular, and for good reasons. :)<br /><br />~AkossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com