tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post7778471888472154140..comments2024-03-27T19:03:23.094-04:00Comments on The Armchair Squid: The Cephalopod Coffeehouse: January 2015The Armchair Squidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-17510341020652418202015-02-04T20:13:21.990-05:002015-02-04T20:13:21.990-05:00I assume said student has already read the Bone bo...I assume said student has already read the Bone books? If not, they're good. The Twin Spica series I've been reading is fun, too.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-8526222974090917012015-02-03T05:21:42.164-05:002015-02-03T05:21:42.164-05:006th grade6th gradeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-70623897348747665772015-02-02T07:21:44.274-05:002015-02-02T07:21:44.274-05:00Me, too. Back when I was waist-deep in D&D, i...Me, too. Back when I was waist-deep in D&D, it would have been just the thing.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-8540106462937281792015-02-02T07:19:09.371-05:002015-02-02T07:19:09.371-05:00What grade do you teach?What grade do you teach?The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-48153025180148952322015-02-02T07:18:47.161-05:002015-02-02T07:18:47.161-05:00Flight looks like an exciting project. I'll k...Flight looks like an exciting project. I'll keep it in mind.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-52927044086031614802015-02-02T07:16:09.805-05:002015-02-02T07:16:09.805-05:00Me, too. Thanks, Janie!Me, too. Thanks, Janie!The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-82616215489664159122015-02-02T07:15:28.153-05:002015-02-02T07:15:28.153-05:00Try Twin Spica on her, too.Try Twin Spica on her, too.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-89733231203219660062015-02-02T07:14:55.311-05:002015-02-02T07:14:55.311-05:00It's not as sciencey (not a real word, I know)...It's not as sciencey (not a real word, I know) as L'Engle - maybe a bit like Labyrinth, actually.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-54200177833777172982015-02-02T07:12:22.305-05:002015-02-02T07:12:22.305-05:00Maybe. Perhaps best to start with a clear Good v....Maybe. Perhaps best to start with a clear Good v. Evil playing field, then introduce the ambiguities (Vader, Snape, Boo Radley, etc.) later.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-3009968094024963752015-02-02T07:10:06.867-05:002015-02-02T07:10:06.867-05:00It is a bit Miyazaki-esque, all the more reason I ...It is a bit Miyazaki-esque, all the more reason I was surprised the girl didn't like it.<br /><br />Much better, we would both agree, is the Twin Spica series if you can find it.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-32182160915794782992015-02-02T07:08:53.238-05:002015-02-02T07:08:53.238-05:00For what it's worth, the Bone books are better...For what it's worth, the Bone books are better if you're looking for recommendations to pass on.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-22769967791657073892015-02-02T07:08:03.469-05:002015-02-02T07:08:03.469-05:00It's worth noting that after reading this, our...It's worth noting that after reading this, our daughter did say she though it would be cool to live in a haunted house.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-91125094524104944082015-02-02T07:07:07.789-05:002015-02-02T07:07:07.789-05:00If the first book is anything to go on, it's a...If the first book is anything to go on, it's a good series for the Bone crowd.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-38877948249194358282015-02-02T07:06:17.397-05:002015-02-02T07:06:17.397-05:00He might. Given his interest in Magic, it might s...He might. Given his interest in Magic, it might suit him better.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-42566914557600616872015-02-02T07:05:12.712-05:002015-02-02T07:05:12.712-05:00The artwork is excellent.The artwork is excellent.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-44349399919890549872015-02-01T09:43:23.962-05:002015-02-01T09:43:23.962-05:00That looks like a fun book - something I would'...That looks like a fun book - something I would've loved as a pre-teen.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-86533642098006189612015-01-31T19:23:03.229-05:002015-01-31T19:23:03.229-05:00What a coincidence...one of my students was readin...What a coincidence...one of my students was reading this yesterday. He liked it a lot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-29020731128514689772015-01-30T23:16:28.405-05:002015-01-30T23:16:28.405-05:00I haven't read this book but I am interested.
...I haven't read this book but I am interested.<br />Daughter know book and the artist/writer work. He put together the books "Flight" fabulous. <br />Has an Art gallery in LA and shows the work of the artist/writers from "Flight"<br />She use to go to Comic Com in San Diego and had many of the artist sign her book. Their signatures are works of art ! <br />Check the book out. You might be interested. She has up to volume 5.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-33673068508406793482015-01-30T19:49:52.588-05:002015-01-30T19:49:52.588-05:00I like the cover. Shame your daughter didn't l...I like the cover. Shame your daughter didn't like it, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-59695646922924881462015-01-30T19:46:39.272-05:002015-01-30T19:46:39.272-05:00My granddaughter would love this one.My granddaughter would love this one.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-86019727937143362072015-01-30T19:32:14.028-05:002015-01-30T19:32:14.028-05:00I was thinking Miyazaki, too, with a big splash of...I was thinking Miyazaki, too, with a big splash of Madeleine L'Engle.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187854108656107958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-40877271367902942252015-01-30T12:39:29.239-05:002015-01-30T12:39:29.239-05:00Maybe she found it too ambiguous?Maybe she found it too ambiguous?Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-49590290981853601032015-01-30T09:08:08.960-05:002015-01-30T09:08:08.960-05:00This one has a Miyazaki-type feel to it. Going to ...This one has a Miyazaki-type feel to it. Going to have to pick it up to read with my little 'uns...<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />V:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159799725109784001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-43605063328422206742015-01-30T08:57:54.970-05:002015-01-30T08:57:54.970-05:00I'll mention this one to my daughter to read t...I'll mention this one to my daughter to read to my grandson. He is reading mostly on his own now into chapter books, but he still likes for Mom to read to him.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8586403344533829376.post-67880847537599257682015-01-30T08:48:44.770-05:002015-01-30T08:48:44.770-05:00I love the cover and I love creepy houses in the c...I love the cover and I love creepy houses in the country!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724376903454176135noreply@blogger.com