tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post6045757083716610685..comments2024-01-06T23:39:55.154-08:00Comments on Middle Grade Mafioso: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: HARD LUCK (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8) by Jeff KinneyMichael G-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-38073619751303000442013-12-15T05:51:43.229-08:002013-12-15T05:51:43.229-08:00Your son must have been thrilled to meet his favor...Your son must have been thrilled to meet his favorite author. And good for you, taking the time to read the books to see what his delight was all about. When my daughter was little she loved the Junie B. Jones books, and like you, when I took the time to read them I was as hooked as she. Good writing is good writing, no matter the age level targeted.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-18060130701188636952013-12-14T20:04:19.662-08:002013-12-14T20:04:19.662-08:00I love that you picked up this series because your...I love that you picked up this series because your son loved it and the author did such a great job at the indie bookstore. Look at that tour bus! I have read the first book in the series and can easily see why kids pick them up. He really gets their sense of humor. <br /><br />Awesome review! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-45543256448980999222013-12-10T07:40:16.543-08:002013-12-10T07:40:16.543-08:00I've read a few of them, and I agree, they are...I've read a few of them, and I agree, they are funny! I should finish the whole series. I love the van, by the way. Very hip!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734378283447063829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-39623623184441372652013-12-07T10:02:36.796-08:002013-12-07T10:02:36.796-08:00I have to admit I find these books a bit annoying ...I have to admit I find these books a bit annoying (guess I don't really like Greg's character flaws!), but my reluctant-reader son devours them, so all hail Jeff Kinney!<br /><br />For books to snigger at in cafes, I always go back to the Captain Underpants series. Love those.Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-47151135405556233472013-12-03T18:32:38.190-08:002013-12-03T18:32:38.190-08:00I have read several of the Wimpy Kids books and be...I have read several of the Wimpy Kids books and been dragged to the, I believe, three movies. The last one was the best of the big screen offerings. I agree, these books, especially for reluctant readers, bring a deep felt attachment from its readers.Looking forward to the last two and with this current release.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-68356041351169192922013-12-03T12:22:24.940-08:002013-12-03T12:22:24.940-08:00How cool that your son was among the chosen! (Alth...How cool that your son was among the chosen! (Although I'd have to feel sorry for the kids who weren't chosen to meet Jeff Kinney.)<br /><br />I've read the first six books and I remember laugh-out-loud moments in many of them.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-15197561075774565272013-12-02T09:33:41.156-08:002013-12-02T09:33:41.156-08:00It's so fun to see kids who love certain books...It's so fun to see kids who love certain books meet the author of those books. There's a bit of movie star gloss in the room when that happens.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-82914890602622750082013-12-02T04:11:51.221-08:002013-12-02T04:11:51.221-08:00Awesome your son got to meet him. My daughter met ...Awesome your son got to meet him. My daughter met a few of her favorite authors in grade school too. She used to love this series.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com