tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post2903719123744569105..comments2024-01-06T23:39:55.154-08:00Comments on Middle Grade Mafioso: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: The One and Only Ivan (Plus Giveaway!!)Michael G-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-11851181397004232222012-03-11T05:20:07.211-07:002012-03-11T05:20:07.211-07:00Ah! This is so awesome! I read a line in Betsy Bir...Ah! This is so awesome! I read a line in Betsy Bird's review that led me to believe this one was written in verse - but I haven't seen anything alluding to that in any other review. Does Ivan speak in verse sometimes?! <br />Thank you so much for the chance to win!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236275337479478234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-46728701807215857282012-03-10T20:03:07.116-08:002012-03-10T20:03:07.116-08:00This is one I am looking forward to reading. And t...This is one I am looking forward to reading. And to have a chance at a signed arc? All I can say is thanks to Don Vito. Youse is awesome for doing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-40994527333936557042012-03-10T06:52:42.157-08:002012-03-10T06:52:42.157-08:00I soooooooo want this book! I love the sounds of i...I soooooooo want this book! I love the sounds of it, and the book trailer is amazing! Thanks for the chance at it.Jill the OWLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861980045976795774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-49271628344123517302012-03-09T07:44:31.813-08:002012-03-09T07:44:31.813-08:00Ooh! I love winning books! Count me in! This looks...Ooh! I love winning books! Count me in! This looks like a great read. I'll have time to read it, now that I've finished reading my Cookiepedia book. Oh, I wasn't supposed to read it cover to cover? NOW you're telling me!Annie McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008412049738658869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-80353762045236552702012-03-07T15:35:15.956-08:002012-03-07T15:35:15.956-08:00I bet my daughter would love this book. She has a ...I bet my daughter would love this book. She has a weakness for books dealing with animals. <br /><br />Love the cover!Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-9246265183836581062012-03-06T05:45:13.729-08:002012-03-06T05:45:13.729-08:00the opening line is great! I already like it! Wow,...the opening line is great! I already like it! Wow, this MMGM meme is so full of good titles and I just wish to find as many in my country. I think I'm adding at least 4/5 titles to my wishlist each week. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Oh, and love from Italy!Reading Mind / The Loyal Book https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924277904577259813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-48573225031617587832012-03-05T21:42:01.249-08:002012-03-05T21:42:01.249-08:00Wow, this sounds really terrific! I'm in. =)Wow, this sounds really terrific! I'm in. =)Tara Dairmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553180762608936696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-21961596865957926742012-03-05T18:32:17.172-08:002012-03-05T18:32:17.172-08:00Love the cover and the description! Thanks!Love the cover and the description! Thanks!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-35080506194915025442012-03-05T15:27:15.209-08:002012-03-05T15:27:15.209-08:00Mr. H., What a great idea! I love your blog and wi...Mr. H., What a great idea! I love your blog and will be following the tournament. Good luck in the giveaway.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-43710010333144790272012-03-05T15:26:28.308-08:002012-03-05T15:26:28.308-08:00I think your students will ove it too, Dana. Thank...I think your students will ove it too, Dana. Thanks for stopping by!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-72597318289290012512012-03-05T15:25:52.083-08:002012-03-05T15:25:52.083-08:00It's a great read! You're welcome about th...It's a great read! You're welcome about the giveaway, Heidi--and thanks for stopping by MGM.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-51630320309056625842012-03-05T15:25:07.948-08:002012-03-05T15:25:07.948-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Michelle. I'll be head...Thanks for stopping by, Michelle. I'll be heading your way later to read about Bunnicula.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-12664027872300217702012-03-05T15:24:23.692-08:002012-03-05T15:24:23.692-08:00Yup, Kleenex at the ready, Jess!Yup, Kleenex at the ready, Jess!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-42793634191476691502012-03-05T13:49:56.821-08:002012-03-05T13:49:56.821-08:00SMS Guys Read is currently preparing our Books and...SMS Guys Read is currently preparing our Books and Basketball Tournament. One and Only Ivan is currently an 8 seed, none of us have read the book, after reading your review I might need to seed it a bit higher. We would love to read a signed copy. Here is a link to our 2011 tournament post...http://smsguysread.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/2011-books-and-basketball-championship/Mr. Hhttp://www.smsguysread.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-72762065346572836332012-03-05T13:19:36.026-08:002012-03-05T13:19:36.026-08:00Read this on my kindle and LOVED it! Can't wa...Read this on my kindle and LOVED it! Can't wait to share it with students.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011661904689079860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-90491955879181288842012-03-05T12:06:26.390-08:002012-03-05T12:06:26.390-08:00How have I not heard about this one? Thanks for s...How have I not heard about this one? Thanks for sharing!Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-71774745842265065762012-03-05T09:09:45.543-08:002012-03-05T09:09:45.543-08:00I just finished this over the weekend! It truly is...I just finished this over the weekend! It truly is a book to love. Like you, I laughed, cried, and thought while reading it and continue to contemplate its story after finishing. Likely, I will feature it in the coming weeks.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-73989872740029194022012-03-05T08:53:26.027-08:002012-03-05T08:53:26.027-08:00This is the third book featuring animals today. Mm...This is the third book featuring animals today. Mmm...<br />What I'm intrigued most about is the relationship between Ivan and the janitor's young daughter. Thanks for this great giveaway. Here is to hoping I win :Dakosshttp://akossket.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-27272980296498997692012-03-05T08:26:14.511-08:002012-03-05T08:26:14.511-08:00I'm going to have to pull this out of my stack...I'm going to have to pull this out of my stack and read it, like now. Thanks for the giveaway.Geo Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618854343507111793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-74023054972195036892012-03-05T07:39:18.085-08:002012-03-05T07:39:18.085-08:00I recently bought this book but haven't had a ...I recently bought this book but haven't had a chance to read it, now I really can't wait.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989197620565202133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-292655505054265872012-03-05T06:41:24.009-08:002012-03-05T06:41:24.009-08:00This sounds incredible. Thanks for the giveaway, M...This sounds incredible. Thanks for the giveaway, Mike!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-4715164673939752312012-03-05T05:21:35.770-08:002012-03-05T05:21:35.770-08:00This one's already tugging at the heartstrings...This one's already tugging at the heartstrings. Ditto on Charlotte's Web.<br /><br />My MMGM pick went back thirty-some years to Bunnicula.Michelle Isenhoffhttp://www.michelleisenhoff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-51772386837863377362012-03-05T04:59:34.011-08:002012-03-05T04:59:34.011-08:00I've heard a lot about this one lately and it ...I've heard a lot about this one lately and it looks awesome! But, oh man... I have a feeling I will be needing a box of Kleenex for reading this one... ;) Thanks for the giveaway!Jess Keatinghttp://www.about.me/jesskeatingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-76449861003892531242012-03-05T04:27:31.569-08:002012-03-05T04:27:31.569-08:00Sounds like an awesome story. I don't always l...Sounds like an awesome story. I don't always love stories that have animals as main characters but this sounds good. Thanks for the giveaway.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-66865216002199027332012-03-05T04:26:20.310-08:002012-03-05T04:26:20.310-08:00I LOVE this book! I highly recommend it. It's ...I LOVE this book! I highly recommend it. It's a joy to read, and, yes, totally full of heart. You don't need to enter me into the drawing, BTW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com