tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post4416706003345499197..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer CholdenkoJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-90117726407271854332013-11-08T23:03:33.986-05:002013-11-08T23:03:33.986-05:00Hi Erik! I like the cover too. And it's a pret...Hi Erik! I like the cover too. And it's a pretty cool title!<br />Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-4105023883941618502013-11-08T23:02:58.031-05:002013-11-08T23:02:58.031-05:00Oh, I hope you read at least one of them! Moose is...Oh, I hope you read at least one of them! Moose is such a great character and the setting is unique.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-49128957137021101642013-11-06T08:20:21.848-05:002013-11-06T08:20:21.848-05:00Cool book! I like the cover! :)Cool book! I like the cover! :)Erik This Kid Reviews Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903381834691190147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43631626467272943092013-11-06T07:13:30.533-05:002013-11-06T07:13:30.533-05:00I've never heard of these books before. Thanks...I've never heard of these books before. Thanks for the review, they sound good and very different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-42417404855411667662013-11-04T20:52:55.895-05:002013-11-04T20:52:55.895-05:00I did really enjoy the first book, but haven't...I did really enjoy the first book, but haven't gotten to the others. They are going on my TBR list now. Thanks for telling me about this.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-14494822329857947622013-11-04T19:54:24.698-05:002013-11-04T19:54:24.698-05:00The covers aren't real kid-friendly; I'd h...The covers aren't real kid-friendly; I'd have to agree there. But it's definitely worth reading. Thank YOU, Akoss.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-91212890207174329812013-11-04T16:38:16.221-05:002013-11-04T16:38:16.221-05:00Thank YOU, Barbara!Thank YOU, Barbara!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-82183837726753933572013-11-04T16:37:54.065-05:002013-11-04T16:37:54.065-05:00Age ranges are a lot more fluid than they used to ...Age ranges are a lot more fluid than they used to be when I started at the bookstore in 2002, Julie! You now see publishers stating 8 to 12, 9 to 12, 9 to 13, and 10 to 14, and ALL are considered middle grade. Back in 2002, I was taught middle grade meant 4th, 5th and 6th grade. But yes, I agree with your point. These books would be a little too sophisticated for an 8-year-old. I'd say the second book was the darkest of the three and probably best for 10 and ups, but I think the 9 to 12 range is appropriate for this volume.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-56632424177020950892013-11-04T16:27:35.889-05:002013-11-04T16:27:35.889-05:00I would have never considered picking this book of...I would have never considered picking this book off a shelf before your review. Something about the title and cover that screams "MEH" to me. However since you've changed my mind with your enthusiastic review I will give it a chance. :)<br />Thanks for the feature, Joanne.<br /><br />~AkossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-53009532214716907292013-11-04T15:21:26.308-05:002013-11-04T15:21:26.308-05:00Welcome to my blog, Greg! Glad to renew your inter...Welcome to my blog, Greg! Glad to renew your interest in this trilogy. I'll go check out your blog next.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-57872979670542471872013-11-04T15:16:36.521-05:002013-11-04T15:16:36.521-05:00It's a lot of fun, Natalie.It's a lot of fun, Natalie.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33051793261081050042013-11-04T14:26:18.548-05:002013-11-04T14:26:18.548-05:00Love the title. It's catchy. This might be som...Love the title. It's catchy. This might be something I'd like.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-26625341018777019682013-11-04T11:20:48.084-05:002013-11-04T11:20:48.084-05:00Your review renewed my interest in checking out th...Your review renewed my interest in checking out this series. I said that same thing after the first book came out, but now I'm serious. I have the first one in front of me and am anxious to start it so the next two have some background for me. Thanks for the review.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18885977556806062872013-11-04T11:16:03.281-05:002013-11-04T11:16:03.281-05:00I read the first one and enjoyed it. Interesting h...I read the first one and enjoyed it. Interesting how the age range is 9-12 (usually you see 8-12 right?) and I just peeked and the first one says 10 and up. If I remember there were a few things that put the first a bit on the upper MG side, but it was very good and and I learned a few things I didn't know (about Alcatraz) along the way. If I ever have time I might have to check out the next two! :-)Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-86212412914030814552013-11-04T10:51:17.421-05:002013-11-04T10:51:17.421-05:00I adored the first one, so much so that I have a h...I adored the first one, so much so that I have a hardcover. I did not yet read the second or this one, but based on what you say, I need to and will. Thank you, Joanne.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.com