tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post4549484079679835938..comments2024-01-06T23:39:55.154-08:00Comments on Middle Grade Mafioso: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: Out of my MndMichael G-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-12956387649405284242013-01-11T05:02:29.346-08:002013-01-11T05:02:29.346-08:00This book should be required reading at every scho...This book should be required reading at every school, since every school now includes a special needs population. Required reading for both teachers and students. It brings to light the problems faced by many students in our public school system that are often overlooked. Indeed, if you're looking for something deep and meaningful, check out Draper's amazing book. I hope more students will pick up this title as well; it will really make them think twice before teasing their less capable peers in the future.<br />Thanks for your review , Michael.<br /><br /><br />Jeff Rivera<br />Bestselling Author<br />"UM ... MOMMY I THINK I FLUSHED MY BROTHER DOWN THE TOILET"<br /><a href="http://amzn.to/RUltKc" rel="nofollow">http://amzn.to/RUltKc</a>Jeff Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235332163843012884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-69760896936150521392012-12-30T17:28:54.091-08:002012-12-30T17:28:54.091-08:00My 5th grade daughter read this for her book club ...My 5th grade daughter read this for her book club with a few friends and they all loved it. She still talks it up and recommends to others.Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-2956074982280322032012-12-11T15:04:57.795-08:002012-12-11T15:04:57.795-08:00Michael - thanks for this one! I was thinking of W...Michael - thanks for this one! I was thinking of WONDER, too, before you mentioned it at the bottom. That book also had the potential of getting too Hallmarky, but it didn't.<br /><br />I've often thought about how frustrating it must be to have a brilliant mind trapped in a body that won't cooperate. Great premise for a book that with the potential to shift young perspectives.danika dinsmorehttp://www.danikadinsmore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-43614611901616826182012-12-11T12:39:51.584-08:002012-12-11T12:39:51.584-08:00Oh wow! I usually read to escape the harshness of ...Oh wow! I usually read to escape the harshness of reality and I also write for the same reason. I deeply admire books like this and the authors behind them.<br />I'm adding it to my list. Thanks for a great feature.Akosshttp://akossiwaketoglo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-19687369338736151762012-12-10T18:13:16.103-08:002012-12-10T18:13:16.103-08:00I have to read this one! It sounds like a compelli...I have to read this one! It sounds like a compelling story.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-34389355981073738382012-12-10T17:11:53.743-08:002012-12-10T17:11:53.743-08:00This sound like an incredible and emotional story....This sound like an incredible and emotional story. I cannot wait to read this.K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-32458378912587842252012-12-10T09:36:23.788-08:002012-12-10T09:36:23.788-08:00Sounds so intriguing! I want to know what she has ...Sounds so intriguing! I want to know what she has to say.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-68986370493379040952012-12-10T08:10:04.662-08:002012-12-10T08:10:04.662-08:00I've heard of this but never knew much about t...I've heard of this but never knew much about the plot. You make it sound wonderful, Michael! Another one to add to the TBR list.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-6599250078139232782012-12-10T03:58:23.294-08:002012-12-10T03:58:23.294-08:00Wow! This sounds like a really interesting read. L...Wow! This sounds like a really interesting read. Love the tite. Thanks for sharing it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-12784656573895050012012-12-10T03:43:00.416-08:002012-12-10T03:43:00.416-08:00The one thing that confused me-- I thought this wa...The one thing that confused me-- I thought this was about the daughter of the character in November Blues, because that child was born with disabilities. Took me the longest time to realize it was not-- I never remember character names, and it worked to my disadvantage this time.Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.com