tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post2253284092445181462..comments2024-01-30T07:43:33.927-08:00Comments on The Ninja Librarian: Early Middle Grade Review: Josh and the Gumshoe News CrewRebecca M. Douglasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-83113953034957239542014-05-18T16:10:25.006-07:002014-05-18T16:10:25.006-07:00I think that's true, and it's something I ...I think that's true, and it's something I try to be aware of when reviewing kid's books--is this something that bothers me because I'm old, or will it bother a kid too?<br /><br />I also share your hope for that housework-related magic. Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-63863582829287034952014-05-18T10:25:15.575-07:002014-05-18T10:25:15.575-07:00I have to admit that the older I get, the harder i...I have to admit that the older I get, the harder it is to suspend disbelief. I tell myself,"Pffft, that would never happen in real life!" Of course I realize that's the whole point! The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe was one of my favorite books from childhood specifically because these ordinary children, living in an ordinary world were able to be whisked away somewhere else. My brother and I used to create these elaborate worlds set in the forest behind our house. Now, the "magic" I hope for is for my husband and kids to take the initiative in cleaning our house! lolRenee C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07351071483275676742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-48226184819828368682014-05-17T15:28:53.931-07:002014-05-17T15:28:53.931-07:00That's an interesting discovery! Of course, it...That's an interesting discovery! Of course, it's obvious that there is an element of magic; it was just a little hard to be sure about Max. And I'm kind of sensitive about things that might lead kids to make bad choices around wildlife!<br /><br />It is always tricky when the fantasy is set in an otherwise totally normal world, I think--for the reader as well as the writer (somehow, for me, it's harder to suspend disbelief, as old Wordsworth would have it).Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-45589137926478953732014-05-17T15:26:38.135-07:002014-05-17T15:26:38.135-07:00I look forward to seeing what comes next!I look forward to seeing what comes next!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-18580914595244716552014-05-17T13:51:17.846-07:002014-05-17T13:51:17.846-07:00Thanks for your great review Rebecca and for takin...Thanks for your great review Rebecca and for taking part in the Josh and the Gumshoe News Crew Blog Tour. I always appreciate how you provide recommendations for who would enjoy the book - very helpful! You made an interesting comment about the role of the baby bird being unreal. Maybe I've been taking it for granted that I already know about the magic underlying all of the Wunderkind books because I've read other ones in the series. There's definitely elements of magic and superhuman powers underlying all of the books. I have to admit I didn't notice it myself before but in the intro to the book, it says "This book is a work of modern-fantasy fiction." I swear that wasn't there when I read it a month ago! lol Regardless, you always have great feedback for authors and I'm sure they appreciate it. Thanks so much Rebecca! :-)Renee C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07351071483275676742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-6193970291367527122014-05-17T08:59:02.975-07:002014-05-17T08:59:02.975-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to read and ...Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review Josh and the Gumshoe News Crew 'The Super Secret'! Feedback is always helpful and helps you become a better writer. There is a lot of magic going on and there is definitely something special about Max. My twin son Josh wishes he really had a Max, and is always looking outside our house to find a kestrel. And, you know what they say about endings ... always leave them wanting more! Have a wonderful weekend and thank you again!Melishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240943836574350440noreply@blogger.com