Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October books
Sorry for the delay - I didn't remember it was me until ShaLisa reminded me. So I went to the Library and looked at the nominees for the Beehive Awards (since I usually enjoy some of them!). And I have chosen 2 books. I hope they are available at your library too.
Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman
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I read The Boy Who Dared. I like the historical part and it sounds like this story has been shared in various ways before. To think of the boy as a real person is tantalizing and it makes me so grateful for 'the plan'. I am always grateful for the plan when pondering the effects of the horrifics of the war. The book begs the question, was it worth it? Spoiler alert! The boy dies because he thought people should know the truth. Did the truth he deliver help anybody? The book doesn't go there. He is a member of the church and I like to think he is one with courage enough to die for such a belief. He died for the belief that people should know the truth regarding the war. That makes him a valiant boy. His brother is opposed to the war, and fights with the Germans anyway. I do not think he is not courageous, yet, the war demonstrates the catastrophe of a blinded people.
I thought the book was simply written and without embelishment. It was quick and I liked the book more after I finished than I did at the beginning. I appreciated the authors notes giving more background understanding. Their was little character development which leads the reader to wonder about his mother, grandparents and brothers. This may be a good thing. The book was written in a manner than a youth can read and gain appreciation for war without harmful details. Harmful? Isn't maturation necessary as we throw cannonballs of knowledge to our children? To think of what children suffered during the war would plead opposition perhaps. I find ease of life to be somewhat detretmental to my spoiled and selfish little souls, bless their hearts. They don't know hardship. Can they understand it?
It is true, my thoughts don't have focuse here. The book was okay and the message can be profound. Did anybody else read it? My library doesn't have the other book. I wonder if I can find it somewhere else. Does anybody recommend that book to me?
Uncertainly Glad it's November,
ShaLisa
Amie, how are you fairing? Any big news?
Checking out my new profile picture. See?
Proud and Overwhelmed Mother of Five,
ShaLisa
Love the new photo, I didn't get to the book, hoping to read esperanza rising. Hang in there overwhelmed mom of 5!
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