tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post1384299142963862145..comments2024-03-29T06:26:41.352-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: The Invention of Hugo CabretLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-62065638038596835212008-01-23T17:08:00.000-08:002008-01-23T17:08:00.000-08:00Lesley - I did the same thing last summer. It was ...Lesley - I did the same thing last summer. It was one of the employee recommendations at work and I flipped through it, but wasn't terribly interested. A few weeks ago I decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. I honestly think it's the illustrations that make it the wonderful book that it is. The story is ok, but without the artwork, I think I would've been disappointed.<BR/><BR/>Bellezza - I can't wait to hear your final thoughts on the book. And I'm also interested to hear how your class likes it.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-76767339576621551392008-01-20T16:26:00.000-08:002008-01-20T16:26:00.000-08:00This book won the Caldecott Award for children's l...This book won the Caldecott Award for children's literature in 08 (which you probably know already, but just in case). I can't wait to read my student's copy!!!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-82542390122496012912008-01-19T19:09:00.000-08:002008-01-19T19:09:00.000-08:00OK, now that it's gotten your seal of approval I t...OK, now that it's gotten your seal of approval I think I might venture to read it. I had thought about it last summer but after skimming through, decided against it. Perhaps I'll have to have another look!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573647475203643004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-38086857435074829342008-01-17T17:38:00.000-08:002008-01-17T17:38:00.000-08:003m - Thanks for the information about the Caldecot...3m - Thanks for the information about the Caldecott. Now you'll definitely have to read it! :)<BR/><BR/>Nan - Well, I'm far past junior high and I enjoyed it. I think it'd be fine for someone of that age. Maybe it could be combined with an extra lecture about Georges Méliès, perhaps showing his film, A Trip to the Moon. <BR/><BR/>Andi - Me, too! Do you think it'd work for a 7th or 8th grader?<BR/><BR/>Bellezza - Ooh, I'll be interested to hear how your class likes the book. <BR/><BR/>Booklogged - It's quite a fast read. You could almost read it at the library, if you don't want to buy a copy.<BR/><BR/>Heather - I'm going to look at some of the books Selznick has illustrated. I'm not sure where I heard it, but I think the film rights have been optioned by Steven Spielburg. Wouldn't that be a cool film!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-25644031834336059522008-01-17T06:23:00.000-08:002008-01-17T06:23:00.000-08:00So glad you liked this one too! Like Andi, I can'...So glad you liked this one too! Like Andi, I can't wait to see what Selznick does next. I really enjoyed this one.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331915574696737725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-14806645430310372342008-01-16T14:16:00.000-08:002008-01-16T14:16:00.000-08:00Haven't read this one yet, but I've sure read a lo...Haven't read this one yet, but I've sure read a lot of good reviews. One of these days I'm going to get to this one. Great review, Les.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-44311371806519539282008-01-16T06:46:00.000-08:002008-01-16T06:46:00.000-08:00I've been wanting to read this to my class for som...I've been wanting to read this to my class for some time. In fact, one of the kids brought in her own copy. I'll be sure to look at the web site, too. Thanks!Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-75548266072073479712008-01-15T14:14:00.000-08:002008-01-15T14:14:00.000-08:00So glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did. I c...So glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did. I can't wait to see what Selznick comes up with next!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-3580954837983190572008-01-15T14:06:00.000-08:002008-01-15T14:06:00.000-08:00Might it appeal to 7th and 8th graders, or is it t...Might it appeal to 7th and 8th graders, or is it too young for that age group? I've admired the cover, and am pleased it is such a good book. Great review.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-28537352681065177202008-01-15T05:05:00.000-08:002008-01-15T05:05:00.000-08:00I've wanted to read this for awhile. It just won ...I've wanted to read this for awhile. It just won the Caldecott yesterday!1morechapterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919728304715220778noreply@blogger.com