tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post8192840763692528504..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress by Maria PadianSarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-18616561689966945802009-08-11T09:45:58.489-04:002009-08-11T09:45:58.489-04:00Read it and find out.Read it and find out.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-36215822247173497882009-08-11T09:41:29.607-04:002009-08-11T09:41:29.607-04:00What exactly is the theme to the book, Brett McCar...What exactly is the theme to the book, Brett McCarthy: Work in Progress?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-60100154051225025552009-03-11T15:45:00.000-04:002009-03-11T15:45:00.000-04:00Interesting review. I'm not sure if I ever read Y...Interesting review. I'm not sure if I ever read YA literature as a YA! Although it may be that authors like Lynn Reid Banks, Rumor Godden and Nell Dunn would now be considered to have written for Young Adults?Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-14711473832595151342009-03-11T08:16:00.000-04:002009-03-11T08:16:00.000-04:00Sarah,I enjoyed the reviews, especially Brett McCa...Sarah,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed the reviews, especially Brett McCarthy; the photos are lovely. I'm loving your love affair with lighthouses. Love coming here!<BR/><BR/>Mama Shujaa.Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-42294978987830637342009-03-11T06:51:00.000-04:002009-03-11T06:51:00.000-04:00Prabath, thanks and welcome to my blog. You’re my...Prabath, thanks and welcome to my blog. You’re my first commenter from Sri Lanka.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-16794733226802781522009-03-11T02:56:00.000-04:002009-03-11T02:56:00.000-04:00I really like these scenery pics. Keep it up.http:...I really like these scenery pics. Keep it up.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://apps.facebook.com/top_celebrities/" REL="nofollow">http://apps.facebook.com/top_celebrities/</A><BR/><A HREF="http://prabath321.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://prabath321.blogspot.com/</A>Prabathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314232290222857908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-290360672936648642009-03-10T13:58:00.000-04:002009-03-10T13:58:00.000-04:00Kate, Brett is deffinitely a book that a library s...Kate, Brett is deffinitely a book that a library should get for young adult readers.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-54588518110504455442009-03-10T13:54:00.000-04:002009-03-10T13:54:00.000-04:00You've made me want to read this book ~ if I had a...You've made me want to read this book ~ if I had a daughter, I'd get it. Instead I'll see if our library has it and if not, recommend they order it.kate smudgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564410520744285676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-19283970043555108262009-03-09T18:11:00.000-04:002009-03-09T18:11:00.000-04:00David, the clear blue sky is what I love about Ma...David, the clear blue sky is what I love about Maine winters.<BR/><BR/>Jenn and Alyssa, thank you and welcome to my blog. I enjoyed your book reviews too. It’s getting a bit warmer here.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-19519114376482030402009-03-09T15:26:00.000-04:002009-03-09T15:26:00.000-04:00That was a truly awesome and unique review! I lov...That was a truly awesome and unique review! I loved how you included photos and insights from the author! <BR/><BR/>It makes me cold just reading your blog. :)Alyssa Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563271888054706202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-37547667316078140852009-03-08T11:44:00.000-04:002009-03-08T11:44:00.000-04:00Beautiful shots! Thanks for visiting my blog. Ther...Beautiful shots! <BR/>Thanks for <A HREF="http://myreflectionsmusings.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">visiting my blog</A>. <BR/>There are so many books to read - I am glad to be semi-retired...Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-13558118014086434622009-03-07T23:56:00.000-05:002009-03-07T23:56:00.000-05:00That sky is an amazing blue, Sarah.That sky is an amazing blue, Sarah.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-13112320488153390452009-03-06T16:16:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:16:00.000-05:00Barrie, thanks for hosting another great book revi...Barrie, thanks for hosting another great book review club. <BR/><BR/>JAPRA, I’m reading YA with my daughter too. It is fun to share it with her and with my friends who write it. <BR/><BR/>DA, perspective changes perception.<BR/><BR/>Pamela, thank you! Now that I understand the cover process, I take it less seriously. The art team usually works off of a brief synopsis without having read the book! Authors may offer an opinion, but it’s the publisher’s decision. Glad to hear my son is keeping others safe. Can you believe it? <BR/><BR/>Anil, that’s a really good point. I’m the first digital generation – we had a computer terminal at home and one of the first home word processors since my father was working with new technology investments. I took computer science in high school as an elective but only know 2 old programing languages. I used the internet in college and e-mail in grad school. Still, my childhood was very different from my children’s. It helps to be a parent or a teacher when writing for children. Maria has learned a lot from her teenagers. Her daughter was very involved in this book, and it is dedicated to her.<BR/><BR/>Donna, Maria’s book is more geared for junior high readers. I still enjoyed reading it, but it’s not a cross-over adult fiction book like Meyer’s series. Maria does write well so it’s a pleasure to read. You got the snow too. Ours still hasn’t melted – maybe 2 feet left. It will be a long mud season.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-47891927563671551472009-03-05T19:54:00.000-05:002009-03-05T19:54:00.000-05:00Her books sound very good and I enjoyed the review...Her books sound very good and I enjoyed the review and information. I enjoy teen/young adult books (I'm reading Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn" right now, after all!), so I will have to give her a try.<BR/>We got hit with that snowstorm on Monday too here in Connecticut. I hope it was winter's last hurrah!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352909161587824227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-9524903568516805922009-03-05T14:54:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:54:00.000-05:00Just wondering how difficult is it to write a nove...Just wondering how difficult is it to write a novel for young adults/teens as compared to others.<BR/><BR/>With the digital age well and truly in our midst, influencing the young generation in many ways, it might yet present a challenge to a writer who hasn't lived through the digital age as a young adult herself.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-75676094078616530332009-03-05T13:19:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:19:00.000-05:00I so love reading your posts! They are always cho...I so love reading your posts! They are always chock full of such interesting things. Blue skies and good books. <BR/><BR/>It does seem like a strange choice for the paperback cover. I agree, a lighthouse would seem more appropriate. Funny, I used to spend hours looking at the artwork on record album covers...yes I remember them...but now, books have replaced that fascination for me. <BR/><BR/>I shall try to remember your warning, and not slide off my garage roof anytime soon!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-251689448649923782009-03-05T09:19:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:19:00.000-05:00Hi Sarah -- Thanks for sharing that it's the same ...Hi Sarah -- Thanks for sharing that it's the same lighthouse. I would never have guessed. Very cool, indeed!D.A. Riserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312649755644000259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-35629719605947189442009-03-05T04:18:00.000-05:002009-03-05T04:18:00.000-05:00Sarah, I enjoyed your YA reviews! I read a lot fro...Sarah, I enjoyed your YA reviews! I read a lot from this genre, since I have a 14 year old and try to keep up with what she's reading. I'll have to get these for me, I mean HER. ;-)TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-88843068476076498642009-03-05T02:12:00.000-05:002009-03-05T02:12:00.000-05:00What a fantastic review, Sarah! I love the sound o...What a fantastic review, Sarah! I love the sound of this book (each chapter begins with a vocab word!!). And I love the photos! thanks for joining in.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-8192401373319172402009-03-04T21:12:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:12:00.000-05:00Curmudgeon, I thought you’d like the old library p...Curmudgeon, I thought you’d like the old library photos. An author friend (Charlotte Agell) forwarded the link to me. Even in this digital age, I still love books and libraries best of all. I’m looking forward to catching up with your blog too. <BR/><BR/>ACIL, what a magical sounding lighthouse! Maria said that it was Brett’s voice that called to her, that got her writing this first novel. Too late for me, but I’ll come visit tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Bee, my son is rebuilding the fort. I should have gotten a photo before the great snowball battle of 3/09. It didn’t quite survive the onslaught of teenaged boys. I had so many kids here on our snow day, I lost track. The vocab word in the chapter headings were fun, but having the words dictionary defined in the text broke the narrative flow for me. I did love how Maria used big words but presented them in a context that was easy to understand. This book has a strong teen voice, but it’s meant to appeal to tweens not to adults. The bright blue skies make up for the stormy days. It was 0 degrees F when I woke up today. <BR/><BR/>Keri, welcome to my blog! I’ve been out all day with not much computer time. I’ll come visit tomorrow night.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-68537345010885670702009-03-04T17:45:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:45:00.000-05:00Love the pics! And the author interview tied in wi...Love the pics! <BR/><BR/>And the author interview tied in with the book - perfect! <BR/><BR/>:) Great stuff.Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-81405643044969494932009-03-04T17:27:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:27:00.000-05:00I want to see the snow fort!I was interested in on...I want to see the snow fort!<BR/><BR/>I was interested in one of the bits of the book that didn't appeal to you -- the vocabulary header. I like books that incorporate vocabulary in a very direct way; I loved that the Lemony Snicket series used "big" words, but then made defining them part of the narrative.<BR/><BR/>I was very struck by what you said about YA fiction: about the importance of books to their readers. The tween/teen voices put me off, though. <BR/><BR/>Lovely blue sky pictures; they almost look brittle.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-44990928125719411112009-03-04T17:05:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:05:00.000-05:00Loved both reviews and your lighthouse theme. It b...Loved both reviews and your lighthouse theme. It brought back memories of Havana and the lighthouse that sit atopt he Morro Castle. You can see it beaming the city whilst going around, from the roof of most buildings and it's really beautiful and evocative.<BR/><BR/>I loved your description of Maria Padin's character. Teenagers, or tweenagers in this case, are hard to describe and their voices present authors a challenger that more grown up personages might not. Cliches are difficult to avoid and you risk ending with a platitude-laden book.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about judging a book by its cover. A lighthouse makes a good cover, more often than not.<BR/><BR/>Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-56691972995414610322009-03-04T16:55:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:55:00.000-05:00Loved the link to the world's most beautiful libra...Loved the link to the world's most beautiful libraries! <BR/>--CurmudgeonCurmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864042359805755661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-47273795304009287072009-03-04T14:56:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:56:00.000-05:00All, I’m in a cyber café beating time on the parki...All, I’m in a cyber café beating time on the parking meter while nursing a green tea to 80’s music (JavaNet Café). I’ll come visit tomorrow if I don’t make it to all your blogs and comments today. So nice to find them!<BR/><BR/>Tracy, thank you and welcome to my blog! Wow, snow in South Carolina! I hadn’t realized the storm stretched so far south. I’ll come visit.<BR/><BR/>DA, I took that photo a few weeks ago at Popham Beach but had to save it for Maria’s book – it deserves a lighthouse. If you look closely you can see the same lighthouse from another view (from Georgetown) in my banner painting. I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ve reviewed. <BR/><BR/>Tina, easy to bring a book to life since I was close to it. I missed the birth since I was in England last March but never too late to celebrate. Maria does know teens.<BR/><BR/>Rose, rule came before a fall, happily! I can’t tell you how many friends and neighbors (including Maria) reported seeing my son on the roof. Nice thing about a small town – big mother is always watching you. I was inside writing my novel . You can imagine my shock, looking out the window to children sliding down the roof! Hard to stay one step ahead of the imaginative. I hope blogs like mine will match readers and books. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Stacy, thanks and welcome to my blog! I’ll come read your review as soon as I can. It is fun when you get to know both author and book. Maine is an inspiration for writing and art. I’d love to see those islands in Germany. It’s fun to get the insiders perspective from blogs.<BR/><BR/>Mary Ellen, I enjoyed this book, but it’s definitely a young adult book. It doesn’t need to go on your list but recommend it to friends with girls. It is very Maine. Lucky you to have spent summers with a lighthouse too. That must be part of what keeps us in Maine. <BR/><BR/>Lakeviewer, Maine is a great place to visit. Our license plate says “Vactionland.” It is helpful to get writing tips from writers. I’m glad to have connected with you too!<BR/><BR/>Kathy, welcome to my blog! I enjoyed your review too.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.com