tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6436823098524633293..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell Reviews: Middle Grades EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82548435512768331102018-02-25T07:47:08.466-05:002018-02-25T07:47:08.466-05:00I don't read a ton of MG, but every once in a ...I don't read a ton of MG, but every once in a while, a synopsis will catch my interest. I see what you are saying about the preachy thing, but I see that a whole LOT in YA too. I think it has a lot to do with the author and their agenda. Do they want to tell a story or are they trying to convert you to their way of thinking? It's more subtle in some books than others, but it's there. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56332291351699371992018-02-21T13:53:58.916-05:002018-02-21T13:53:58.916-05:00I read Flipped several years ago and don't rem...I read Flipped several years ago and don't remember a lot about it, but I know I liked it. I agree that with multiple perspectives it can be especially fun to see the same thing from two POVs. I am generally not a fan of MG, but since I teach middle school, I definitely try to keep up on it anyway. I find it's hard for books at that level to find the line between schmaltzy or preachy and too real. The ones that do are terrific though.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74399075692081794012018-02-17T16:28:36.414-05:002018-02-17T16:28:36.414-05:00Yes! A grand gesture, and here come the chills, it...Yes! A grand gesture, and here come the chills, it was so beautiful and meaningful. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82880100855358232112018-02-17T16:28:01.838-05:002018-02-17T16:28:01.838-05:00Here come the happy tears, because I am thinking a...Here come the happy tears, because I am thinking about Flipped again. I really, really recommend this book. It wasn't just the cute romance that captured my heart. It was also the family dynamics and seeing the two characters' world views and view of their families change over time. The author masterfully used the dual POV, and I can only gush about this book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-81555548140518022472018-02-17T16:26:08.440-05:002018-02-17T16:26:08.440-05:00I loved Sinbad. Who can resist a boy and his dog, ...I loved Sinbad. Who can resist a boy and his dog, and these two really had a special bond. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84141511268896018362018-02-17T06:58:35.089-05:002018-02-17T06:58:35.089-05:00Flipped sounds so adorable. And a grand gesture is...Flipped sounds so adorable. And a grand gesture is a MG book? That has to be priceless. :) And so cool that there is a film adaptation... and that it was worthy of that book.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19652661728391667312018-02-16T21:56:17.952-05:002018-02-16T21:56:17.952-05:00I'm trying to read more MG lately, so I'll...I'm trying to read more MG lately, so I'll definitely have to check out Flipped!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31291111209683595532018-02-16T21:15:51.023-05:002018-02-16T21:15:51.023-05:00These are all new to me. I don't read a lot o...These are all new to me. I don't read a lot of middle grade books but that first book with the dog and the hockey stick on the cover is calling to me. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-73177461417545377412018-02-16T19:20:39.837-05:002018-02-16T19:20:39.837-05:00If I had to pick one, it would be Flipped. It gave...If I had to pick one, it would be Flipped. It gave me the same warmhearted feels I got when I read Wonder. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3141987910027944402018-02-16T19:19:59.788-05:002018-02-16T19:19:59.788-05:00The Flipped movie was a great adaptation. I love t...The Flipped movie was a great adaptation. I love that they gave us that one extra scene at the end, because it gave me the closure the book didn't. Yeah, I am a big contemporary reader, so no warriors here. I am sure they have already read everything Uncle Rick wrote, and I think those are the only MG books with heroes in them that I have read. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11942898794417818182018-02-16T19:18:03.896-05:002018-02-16T19:18:03.896-05:00I would say all three were good, and they each hav...I would say all three were good, and they each have so much to offer the age group they are targeted for. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75679258500900925622018-02-16T19:17:04.702-05:002018-02-16T19:17:04.702-05:00I think Checked could appeal to a boy in that age ...I think Checked could appeal to a boy in that age group, especially if he likes sports or dogs. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82516157835923316452018-02-16T18:38:16.774-05:002018-02-16T18:38:16.774-05:00I haven't read any of these yet but I'm go...I haven't read any of these yet but I'm going to have to check them all out - I really love middle grade books!Kelly @ Here's to Happy Endingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980192895787511436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91274188486252096062018-02-16T13:51:21.465-05:002018-02-16T13:51:21.465-05:00We are in the midst of MG reads at my house with a...We are in the midst of MG reads at my house with a 7 and 9 year old who are both very advanced readers. They are all about Warriors, but I need something new for them. I adored Flipped, but the ending made me super crazy as well. Have you seen the movie? It is so good and very true to the book. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69370356287927914692018-02-16T09:14:01.260-05:002018-02-16T09:14:01.260-05:00I don't read much middle grade reader books, b...I don't read much middle grade reader books, but these both look interesting. I love that Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining My Life the author does a great job with developing the story and characters. Great reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321290309133560893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8135713334809033612018-02-16T08:34:54.505-05:002018-02-16T08:34:54.505-05:00I'm not a huge middle grade reader myself but ...I'm not a huge middle grade reader myself but my son is at that age and he is always looking for new books to check out. I'll have to mention Checked to him. Thanks for sharing!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.com