Comments on: Review of the Day: The (Mostly) True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/ A School Library Journal Blog Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg « Book Discussion Guides http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-450846 The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg « Book Discussion Guides Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:52:33 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-450846 [...] Reviews Book a Day Almanac. Common Sense Media. Blogs: Abby the Librarian. A Fuse #8 Production. [...] [...] Reviews Book a Day Almanac. Common Sense Media. Blogs: Abby the Librarian. A Fuse #8 Production. [...]

]]> By: shelf-employed http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8048 shelf-employed Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:17:57 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8048 I enjoy David Shannon's artwork and don't mean to offend; but honestly, I think that the cover art might scare away readers who would otherwise enjoy the book, but are too concerned with looking "cool." Alas, there are such kids. I think the book, BTW, is an absolute winner. I enjoy David Shannon’s artwork and don’t mean to offend; but honestly, I think that the cover art might scare away readers who would otherwise enjoy the book, but are too concerned with looking “cool.” Alas, there are such kids. I think the book, BTW, is an absolute winner.

]]> By: Fuse #8 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8049 Fuse #8 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:21:12 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8049 Oh, what a lovely surprise. I'm glad you liked my review. And strangely enough I myself have met Mr. Shannon. He is the sweetest fellow this side of the Mississippi. A truly charming individual. I hope you get a chance to speak with him someday. Now I'm off to reexamine that 'The Last Book in the Universe' jacket. Oh, what a lovely surprise. I’m glad you liked my review. And strangely enough I myself have met Mr. Shannon. He is the sweetest fellow this side of the Mississippi. A truly charming individual. I hope you get a chance to speak with him someday. Now I’m off to reexamine that ‘The Last Book in the Universe’ jacket.

]]> By: Rodman Philbrick http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8050 Rodman Philbrick Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:33:47 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8050 Thank you, Elizabeth. No author could ask for a more thoughtful, or thought-provoking, review. As to the David Shannon cover, I can only think myself fortunate to have one of the best writer/illustrators creating a cover that really 'says' something about the contents. I'm especially fortunate because David created the cover for my first book for young readers - 'Freak The Mighty', as well as 'Max The Mighty', 'The Last Book In The Universe', and 'The Young Man And The Sea'. And no, I've never met him but hope to one of these days! Thank you, Elizabeth. No author could ask for a more thoughtful, or thought-provoking, review. As to the David Shannon cover, I can only think myself fortunate to have one of the best writer/illustrators creating a cover that really ‘says’ something about the contents. I’m especially fortunate because David created the cover for my first book for young readers – ‘Freak The Mighty’, as well as ‘Max The Mighty’, ‘The Last Book In The Universe’, and ‘The Young Man And The Sea’. And no, I’ve never met him but hope to one of these days!

]]> By: Megan Germano http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8051 Megan Germano Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:06 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8051 Too bad you can't go back and edit comments... "...war are A hard sell if there AREN'T some other plot lines..." My Bad Too bad you can’t go back and edit comments…
“…war are A hard sell if there AREN’T some other plot lines…”
My Bad

]]> By: Megan Germano http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8052 Megan Germano Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:31:34 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8052 It is always really hard to get children interested in historical fiction. If they like history, they mostly gravitate to nonfiction. I loved all the historical references and the learning experiences this book provide. But topics like war are hard to sell if there are some other plot lines like brotherly love and some good ole' humor. After reading that line about Boils and Pestilence, I couldn't stop thinking about that phrase for a week... :) Loved it. M. Germano Read, Read, Read! It is always really hard to get children interested in historical fiction. If they like history, they mostly gravitate to nonfiction. I loved all the historical references and the learning experiences this book provide. But topics like war are hard to sell if there are some other plot lines like brotherly love and some good ole’ humor.
After reading that line about Boils and Pestilence, I couldn’t stop thinking about that phrase for a week… :) Loved it.
M. Germano
Read, Read, Read!

]]> By: Fuse #8 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8053 Fuse #8 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 05:45:05 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8053 Weasel? Unnecessarily harsh words. After all, this cover is not indicative of his serious side. The style is much in keeping with <i>David</i> and other books along those lines. It looks like he's deliberately invoking his sillier stuff. So that's how probably how kids are going to interpret this cover. No weaseling here. Weasel? Unnecessarily harsh words. After all, this cover is not indicative of his serious side. The style is much in keeping with David and other books along those lines. It looks like he’s deliberately invoking his sillier stuff. So that’s how probably how kids are going to interpret this cover. No weaseling here.

]]> By: janeyolen http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8054 janeyolen Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:54:51 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8054 Not sure what happened there--here is the entire post: I am interested in your take on David Shannon. Since he did three serious books of mine early in his career (THE BALLAD OF THE PIRATE QUEENS, ENCOUNTER, SACRED PLACES) it's difficult for me to think of him as an illustrator of "Humor and hijinks." Of course you did weasel a bit and say "a lot of kids" feel that way. But not this kid. I like his humor, I adore his serious side. Not sure what happened there–here is the entire post:

I am interested in your take on David Shannon. Since he did three serious books of mine early in his career (THE BALLAD OF THE PIRATE QUEENS, ENCOUNTER, SACRED PLACES) it’s difficult for me to think of him as an illustrator of “Humor and hijinks.” Of course you did weasel a bit and say “a lot of kids” feel that way.

But not this kid. I like his humor, I adore his serious side.

]]> By: janeyolen http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8055 janeyolen Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:52:39 +0000 http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2009/03/20/review-of-the-day-the-mostly-true-adventures-of-homer-p-figg-by-rodman-philbrick/#comment-8055 I am interested in your take on David Shannon. Since he did three serious books of mine early in his career (THE BALLAD OF THE PIRATE QUEENS, ENCOUNTER, SACRED PLACES) it's difficult for me to think of him as an illustrator of " I am interested in your take on David Shannon. Since he did three serious books of mine early in his career (THE BALLAD OF THE PIRATE QUEENS, ENCOUNTER, SACRED PLACES) it’s difficult for me to think of him as an illustrator of ”

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