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Booktalked by Mr. Barber. ]]>
I really enjoyed this historical mystery by Avi. It's been a while since I read anything by him and I wasn't disappointed. For such a short book, his characters were vivid and well-developed.
I loved the bits of history related to the printing press and attitudes toward modern inventions and progress. One of the characters did not want any modern inventions in Pergomontia (the Italian kingdom in which the story took place) and it reminded me that all technology and progress is met with skepticism and sometimes fear from people who want to hold on to their comfortable way of doing things. ]]>
I'm bored. Haven't finished it yet. ]]>
I totally love this book. Skurnick's writing style made me feel like we were discussing old, beloved books on my couch over a cup of tea. She has a knack for saying exactly what I feel (and more) for these books. I, however, can't express it so eloquently or, at times, so hilariously. I was laughing out loud and saying, YES, that's so true.
She wrote about three of Madeleine L'Engle's books, which I loved because she is my favorite. (No, I cannot choose between L'Engle and Austen!) And even though she covered several books I read as a teenager, there were some that I missed and am looking forward to discovering now. ]]>
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