tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post924666387925197671..comments2024-01-06T23:39:55.154-08:00Comments on Middle Grade Mafioso: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: Callie Be GoldMichael G-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-15673119057734526672011-11-22T18:02:49.215-08:002011-11-22T18:02:49.215-08:00Sounds like JUST the thing for a young friend/read...Sounds like JUST the thing for a young friend/reader of mine who's turning 9 but likes to read ahead, and likes humor in a serious story. Thanks for the tip. <br />I agree, first person's tough, because you can't get by with anything, have to stay constantly on pitch. But it's wonderful when it works!Sue Cowinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217030407654409712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-31758593554353928912011-11-22T07:26:43.611-08:002011-11-22T07:26:43.611-08:00The humor in the book is very tempting. I want to ...The humor in the book is very tempting. I want to check it out now.<br />Thanks for the review and Happy Thanksgiving. :)akosshttp://akossket.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-68422068626604207372011-11-21T14:59:35.377-08:002011-11-21T14:59:35.377-08:00This book sounds like a great find. Thanks for sh...This book sounds like a great find. Thanks for sharing!Jennifer Rumbergerhttp://www.jenniferrumberger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-8075756506787221762011-11-21T13:10:46.392-08:002011-11-21T13:10:46.392-08:00Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for the review!Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for the review!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-23235076753821853222011-11-21T10:54:18.702-08:002011-11-21T10:54:18.702-08:00One of my fellow booksellers adored this book, so ...One of my fellow booksellers adored this book, so I already knew of it, but you're making me want to read it even more. I love books that are funny but still have a lot of heart. <br /><br />And Happy Thanksgiving to you too! One of the nice things about living in the US, eh?Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-28005197269123403072011-11-21T09:06:17.705-08:002011-11-21T09:06:17.705-08:00This sounds very sweet. It's refreshing to se...This sounds very sweet. It's refreshing to see a reality based book once in a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-48163218913045947902011-11-21T07:57:28.632-08:002011-11-21T07:57:28.632-08:00I agree; first person present is tough. Some I lik...I agree; first person present is tough. Some I like (AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS) and some I do not. This sounds great--sometimes it is hard to find your fit, even within your own family.<br /><br />Also, I've always thought the two categories of people are these: those who walk around while brushing their teeth and those who do not (I am in the walking bunch).Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-7871641544479405532011-11-21T06:48:56.401-08:002011-11-21T06:48:56.401-08:00The opening line is great, and I adore books writt...The opening line is great, and I adore books written in first person, present tense. I just love being that close to a character. Thanks for sharing this one!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-28311319669341939682011-11-21T06:19:11.998-08:002011-11-21T06:19:11.998-08:00Sounds wonderful. Thanks Michael! And love. love t...Sounds wonderful. Thanks Michael! And love. love that cover!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-16826652024601823522011-11-21T04:02:13.923-08:002011-11-21T04:02:13.923-08:00I hadn't heard of it. Being with siblings that...I hadn't heard of it. Being with siblings that are so good at sports would be a hard place to be that I'm sure kids can relate to.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323060183493034578.post-84499750426447499702011-11-21T02:56:41.457-08:002011-11-21T02:56:41.457-08:00This sounds like a sweet story, Michael. Thanks fo...This sounds like a sweet story, Michael. Thanks for drawing my attention to it.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.com