tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post5769539844730166122..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: WOLF HOLLOW by Lauren WolkJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48871099638751573822016-05-19T18:59:08.677-04:002016-05-19T18:59:08.677-04:00You're welcome, Sheri!You're welcome, Sheri!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-51333652258737104762016-05-19T18:58:51.226-04:002016-05-19T18:58:51.226-04:00The book hasn't been out long. As more people ...The book hasn't been out long. As more people start hearing about this, and reading it, I expect word will spread.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-46036756392941588912016-05-19T18:57:16.709-04:002016-05-19T18:57:16.709-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Rosi. Hope you are doing o...Thanks for stopping by, Rosi. Hope you are doing okay.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-68484060173463779712016-05-18T06:39:43.733-04:002016-05-18T06:39:43.733-04:00Such strong words! Wow. Great endorsement. I hadn&...Such strong words! Wow. Great endorsement. I hadn't heard of this book. #hidesface Thank you so much for sharing it and for your thoughts! S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-76689979983386816392016-05-17T22:20:02.870-04:002016-05-17T22:20:02.870-04:00I haven't heard of this one, but it does sound...I haven't heard of this one, but it does sound like a powerful read. Hearing your thoughts made me want to know more. I will be looking for this one!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73183512263461476162016-05-16T23:03:58.437-04:002016-05-16T23:03:58.437-04:00Thanks for this review. I hadn't heard of this...Thanks for this review. I hadn't heard of this book but immediately added it to my TBR list on your recommendation. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-49420514254682053842016-05-16T18:29:40.495-04:002016-05-16T18:29:40.495-04:00Jessica, it's pretty potent stuff, which is wh...Jessica, it's pretty potent stuff, which is why I added the warning about some scenes being frightening for younger readers. But I didn't get too nervous about it, and I'm someone who usually can't handle too much violence. Now I'm off to read Betsy's review. Thanks!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-78487871189565209572016-05-16T16:15:23.421-04:002016-05-16T16:15:23.421-04:00This is on my list of books to read~ I read Betsy ...This is on my list of books to read~ I read Betsy Bird's review over at her Fuse 8 blog, which makes me slightly nervous about one of the girl characters (I get nervous when baddies are too realistic, which keeps me away from adult stuff featuring true baddies), but there's no way I'd stay away from this story. It sounds incredible (and the cover is gorgeous too!). Thanks for the rec!Jessica Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916560941871741885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-13788520162887171762016-05-16T15:54:28.429-04:002016-05-16T15:54:28.429-04:00Yes, we did! You reviewed one of my favorites from...Yes, we did! You reviewed one of my favorites from 2015, BLACKBIRD FLY. Nicely done. And a belated happy birthday, Patricia!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-14877230406170624882016-05-16T15:53:16.648-04:002016-05-16T15:53:16.648-04:00Suzanne, I suspect a lot of adults are embarrassed...Suzanne, I suspect a lot of adults are embarrassed to read "children's" literature. But I think it's the best!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-24864003313058717032016-05-16T15:52:15.951-04:002016-05-16T15:52:15.951-04:00True, Greg. I could see this being used in classro...True, Greg. I could see this being used in classroom discussions for decades to come.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-90035546068537496972016-05-16T15:51:47.405-04:002016-05-16T15:51:47.405-04:00Powerful is an excellent word for this book, Natal...Powerful is an excellent word for this book, Natalie!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-48441886339950723812016-05-16T15:38:26.185-04:002016-05-16T15:38:26.185-04:00We both reviewed books about bullying today! I sa...We both reviewed books about bullying today! I saw this book advertised recently and wondered what it was about. Can't wait to get my hands on it. I love depth. Excellent review. And, it was released on my birthday.:) Another good reason to buy it. Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-53393763248348570042016-05-16T13:37:10.393-04:002016-05-16T13:37:10.393-04:00Sounds like an amazing book--and I'm so with y...Sounds like an amazing book--and I'm so with you in the feeling that many adults who dismiss children's literature must not be very widely read. Thanks for the recommend, and happy MMGM!Suzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-84402961449881031892016-05-16T09:24:39.138-04:002016-05-16T09:24:39.138-04:00Great story line with so much potential for discus...Great story line with so much potential for discussion. I've seen the cover for this one, but after your review I just have to find a copy to read.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-11080109866684646602016-05-16T08:17:00.312-04:002016-05-16T08:17:00.312-04:00Wow! What a great endorsement of the book. It soun...Wow! What a great endorsement of the book. It sounds really powerful and shows how long bullying has been going on.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com