tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post173910480489203596..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: THE WARDEN'S DAUGHTER by Jerry SpinelliJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-12222981358879024342017-01-14T17:08:14.411-05:002017-01-14T17:08:14.411-05:00So glad you got to meet Jerry! I've met and ta...So glad you got to meet Jerry! I've met and talked to both Jerry and his wife Eileen on several occasions. They're wonderful people.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-10372102573636672542017-01-13T23:34:23.537-05:002017-01-13T23:34:23.537-05:00I have read a lot of Jerry Spinelli's books an...I have read a lot of Jerry Spinelli's books and have really enjoyed them. So many memorable characters. This sounds like great book and I am adding it to my list. I met Jerry a few years ago at a local bookstore and he was so nice. Thanks for sharing!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-4008700240292047872017-01-12T17:22:42.250-05:002017-01-12T17:22:42.250-05:00Andrea and Erik, thank you for your comments. For ...Andrea and Erik, thank you for your comments. For some reason, Blogger isn't allowing me to reply directly underneath your comment.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-34591787109804247412017-01-11T14:36:11.255-05:002017-01-11T14:36:11.255-05:00I loved this book! Spinelli's work really spek...I loved this book! Spinelli's work really speks to me. Great review! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-84452002228941542962017-01-09T21:04:29.730-05:002017-01-09T21:04:29.730-05:00Your review has me really intrigued. I'm going...Your review has me really intrigued. I'm going to look for this one! Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-29406042835795943392017-01-09T20:37:49.896-05:002017-01-09T20:37:49.896-05:00Thanks, Suzanne! Same to you!Thanks, Suzanne! Same to you!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-67226745978983804962017-01-09T20:15:47.062-05:002017-01-09T20:15:47.062-05:00I love Maniac Magee and this new character sounds ...I love Maniac Magee and this new character sounds like one of those beautifully flawed souls that you can't help but love. Thanks so much for the recommend, and happy MMGM!<br /><br />--Suzanne<br />www.suzannewarr.comSuzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-61461713988902274272017-01-09T18:34:44.733-05:002017-01-09T18:34:44.733-05:00Ah, you're the Project Mayhem blogger for this...Ah, you're the Project Mayhem blogger for this. Looking forward to your review. <br /><br />Patricia, below, loves scrapple, but me... no way. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48432789273968020342017-01-09T18:32:44.768-05:002017-01-09T18:32:44.768-05:00I haven't read that one, Greg, but I remember ...I haven't read that one, Greg, but I remember reading a review of it, probably on your blog!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43637639104392518602017-01-09T18:32:01.324-05:002017-01-09T18:32:01.324-05:00It certainly deserves all the buzz it gets, Rosi.It certainly deserves all the buzz it gets, Rosi.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-8733041673527442042017-01-09T18:29:00.323-05:002017-01-09T18:29:00.323-05:00Then you're the same age as my sister, Patrici...Then you're the same age as my sister, Patricia! Oh my goodness, you and Natalie both. Yes, read this one or any of his books. Pronto! Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-25141334305433664062017-01-09T18:27:58.993-05:002017-01-09T18:27:58.993-05:00Oh, Joanne, this is filled to the brim with hometo...Oh, Joanne, this is filled to the brim with hometown charm. Nice way to phrase it. I'm familiar with Quakertown. I grew up in the Fort Washington area. Ah, butterscotch krimpets. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-71714103161027928572017-01-09T18:26:23.504-05:002017-01-09T18:26:23.504-05:00Oh, Natalie, you're not terrible, just overwhe...Oh, Natalie, you're not terrible, just overwhelmed with too many books to read! When you get the chance, read STARGIRL first. It's YA and I think you'll love it.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-86369796204925467152017-01-09T17:04:00.242-05:002017-01-09T17:04:00.242-05:00I've heard good things about this book. Such a...I've heard good things about this book. Such a crazy, unique setting for a teen. I was 8 in 1959 -- and scrapple is yummy -- better than mush. I haven't read Jerry Spinelli's novels. I want to read this one!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-82359907093829210242017-01-09T10:55:37.098-05:002017-01-09T10:55:37.098-05:00Has Jerry Spinelli ever written a book I couldn...Has Jerry Spinelli ever written a book I couldn't connect with? Nope. And as a former Quakertown-ian, I look forward to more hometown charm. Thanks. Sending you a box of butterscotch krimpets now...Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-9468553965982037302017-01-09T07:40:51.427-05:002017-01-09T07:40:51.427-05:00I'm terrible. I never read anything by Jerry S...I'm terrible. I never read anything by Jerry Spinelli. Glad you liked it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-30474350696482010632017-01-07T12:31:14.062-05:002017-01-07T12:31:14.062-05:00I'm part of the tour too (Project Mayhem), and...I'm part of the tour too (Project Mayhem), and am loving THE WARDEN's DAUGHTER. Jerry Spinelli is such a great writer. (By the way, I had no idea what scrapple was, and it sounds like I shouldn't try it, in your opinion!)Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-84150184802657683522017-01-06T00:31:54.641-05:002017-01-06T00:31:54.641-05:00This book is getting a lot of buzz, and I hope I c...This book is getting a lot of buzz, and I hope I can get to read it soon. Thanks for the review.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-91994137422883187322017-01-05T17:55:18.389-05:002017-01-05T17:55:18.389-05:00I have this one on my list to read this year. It s...I have this one on my list to read this year. It sounds like the female version of ALL RISE FOR THE HONORABLE PERRY T. COOK, which was one of my favorites from 2016. Anyway, thanks for sharing.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.com