tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post8402940484753283526..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of THE ANCIENT ONE by T.A. Barron --- and a Giveaway!Joanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-73795350230757521262016-03-15T16:32:26.436-04:002016-03-15T16:32:26.436-04:00You're welcome, Akoss!You're welcome, Akoss!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-34334741666481338332016-03-15T16:32:10.256-04:002016-03-15T16:32:10.256-04:00I guess you could call them companion books, rathe...I guess you could call them companion books, rather than a series, Jess.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-60186335602983595422016-03-15T00:29:52.494-04:002016-03-15T00:29:52.494-04:00I've never heard of this series before, so Tha...I've never heard of this series before, so Thank You for sharing! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01186723258222270284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-65301758537233787952016-03-12T08:56:27.364-05:002016-03-12T08:56:27.364-05:00I don't think I have ever heard of these books...I don't think I have ever heard of these books. I love strong characters and Kate sounds great! Awesome to hear that these can be read in any order. Thanks for sharing! :)<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-21253841430612346102016-03-09T16:39:23.018-05:002016-03-09T16:39:23.018-05:00That's a great idea, Sheri. And I conider this...That's a great idea, Sheri. And I conider this upper MG, so it would be fine to talk about Kate in a YA context. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-70387517984529869162016-03-09T08:39:44.361-05:002016-03-09T08:39:44.361-05:00What a great suggestion for a strong female heroin...What a great suggestion for a strong female heroine. I'm co-hosting a chat on Saturday, where we're talking about strong female characters. Even thought the chat is YA driven, I'm going to mention Kate. She's real and raw. :) S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-47029967296655237622016-03-08T15:44:51.095-05:002016-03-08T15:44:51.095-05:00That's a great new cover, isn't it? (And I...That's a great new cover, isn't it? (And I'm sorry it's limited to US mailing addresses only.)Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-41957884269738605272016-03-08T01:58:49.403-05:002016-03-08T01:58:49.403-05:00Did not know there was a Barron novel set in Orego...Did not know there was a Barron novel set in Oregon. How cool! Love the new cover. (Wish I could join the giveaway, but I'm in Canada.) Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-90268162070376937742016-03-07T21:14:33.712-05:002016-03-07T21:14:33.712-05:00Oh, I've always wanted to visit Oregon, Jenni....Oh, I've always wanted to visit Oregon, Jenni. Must be gorgeous.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-85545154573678939382016-03-07T21:13:54.815-05:002016-03-07T21:13:54.815-05:00I hear you, Rosi. Hope all goes well.I hear you, Rosi. Hope all goes well.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-23061785046746724162016-03-07T19:23:10.768-05:002016-03-07T19:23:10.768-05:00This sounds intriguing, especially because I live ...This sounds intriguing, especially because I live in Oregon. :) I love survival stories as well, and then there's the time travel aspect...Thanks for sharing!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-2960268037662857132016-03-07T17:36:51.849-05:002016-03-07T17:36:51.849-05:00I don't remember this book. It sounds awfully ...I don't remember this book. It sounds awfully good. Thanks for telling me about it. Please let someone else win. I am still sorting and packing.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-69406383963049450942016-03-07T14:44:19.982-05:002016-03-07T14:44:19.982-05:00So true, Elizabeth! Compassion rules.So true, Elizabeth! Compassion rules.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-38378739640546084852016-03-07T14:19:32.555-05:002016-03-07T14:19:32.555-05:00I love T. A. Barron's books, although I missed...I love T. A. Barron's books, although I missed this one. What I like so much about his strong heroines is that they are compassionate, and they learn positive messages as they go through their trials. I do get tired of some of the cynicism that some of our YA heroines have these days.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-84118995591812322762016-03-07T13:21:24.375-05:002016-03-07T13:21:24.375-05:00Good luck in the giveaway, Greg!Good luck in the giveaway, Greg!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-53306367382688176882016-03-07T13:21:00.690-05:002016-03-07T13:21:00.690-05:00Good idea!Good idea!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-11592602145570398082016-03-07T13:20:42.486-05:002016-03-07T13:20:42.486-05:00All of his books have an element of fantasy as wel...All of his books have an element of fantasy as well as a deep respect for our Earth. So any book you choose to read will work, Faith. But this one has such a great main character.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-54517391129437706152016-03-07T13:19:42.838-05:002016-03-07T13:19:42.838-05:00It does seem hard to believe, doesn't it, Deb?...It does seem hard to believe, doesn't it, Deb?Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-11754651685582927832016-03-07T09:37:18.037-05:002016-03-07T09:37:18.037-05:00I missed this one when it came out. I'd say it...I missed this one when it came out. I'd say its time to do some catching up with this character.Thanks for featuring.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-51397556886324690652016-03-07T08:12:47.730-05:002016-03-07T08:12:47.730-05:00You know, I must go back and re-read these and...g...You know, I must go back and re-read these and...get to sharing them with a new generation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-60629259599606023602016-03-07T08:07:23.810-05:002016-03-07T08:07:23.810-05:00Okay...I have not even read the post yet. 25 years...Okay...I have not even read the post yet. 25 years?!?!? Are you sure, lol...oh man. I knew I'd been in this business a loooong time, but it's moments like this that confirm it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-43937042018536340982016-03-07T07:40:48.241-05:002016-03-07T07:40:48.241-05:00I really should read some T. A. Barron--this one s...I really should read some T. A. Barron--this one sounds really good!Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.com