tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post6491746521876586414..comments2024-03-22T02:20:24.383-05:00Comments on eclectic / eccentric: Book Review: HatchetTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-84933193807608131962012-11-06T18:36:29.001-06:002012-11-06T18:36:29.001-06:00The last time I read this book was for my "Mo...The last time I read this book was for my "Mothers in Children's and YA Lit" class, and we had a field day discussing Brian's mommy issues. It sort of colored how I view the book, but you're right, it's good.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747505196381832826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-34630345704166682652012-10-18T21:55:36.374-05:002012-10-18T21:55:36.374-05:00Thanks Karen!Thanks Karen!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-56636960761307821752012-10-18T13:28:57.524-05:002012-10-18T13:28:57.524-05:00This book was such an indelible read in middle sch...This book was such an indelible read in middle school. It surprises me how often I think of it. <br /><br />Just found your blog and am glad I did! Hello from your newest reader.karen mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745132846035417460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-58001903417758174752012-10-13T18:53:05.218-05:002012-10-13T18:53:05.218-05:00I don't remember Island of the Blue Dolphins.....I don't remember Island of the Blue Dolphins...I know I read it, but way too long ago to remember.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-81181000974266055162012-10-13T18:51:59.691-05:002012-10-13T18:51:59.691-05:00Yeah, for the longest time I thought he was like w...Yeah, for the longest time I thought he was like wearing a wolf hat or something.... but it's a hatchet, which, you know, makes more sense than a wolf hat...Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-37920533495200165642012-10-13T15:40:24.215-05:002012-10-13T15:40:24.215-05:00I have a lot of memories of this book, too! Glad ...I have a lot of memories of this book, too! Glad it met your expectations. I am always worried about re-reading childhood books for that reason.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-42243036411267014392012-10-13T00:58:59.392-05:002012-10-13T00:58:59.392-05:00Bur why does he look like he has a horn growing ou...Bur why does he look like he has a horn growing out of the front of his head?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-9124560213825503792012-10-12T20:29:10.079-05:002012-10-12T20:29:10.079-05:00Is this like the boy version of Island of the Blue...Is this like the boy version of Island of the Blue Dolphins? I'm not into survorist tales, but the quote you pulled was good.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177812350470523072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-20903664195051676762012-10-12T20:00:54.429-05:002012-10-12T20:00:54.429-05:00My son really seemed to enjoy this book when he re...My son really seemed to enjoy this book when he read it several years ago. That passage you quotes is wonderful -- concise, but so rich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-11857059538745526542012-10-12T18:45:37.090-05:002012-10-12T18:45:37.090-05:00I bought this for my son at a book fair but I don&...I bought this for my son at a book fair but I don't know if he is ready for it yet. Perhaps I should read it first.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-69600532400228192172012-10-12T11:24:09.955-05:002012-10-12T11:24:09.955-05:00That passage you shared really is lovely. Complete...That passage you shared really is lovely. Completely agree about the complexity and economy of the writing.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-83028097192788789902012-10-12T07:00:48.562-05:002012-10-12T07:00:48.562-05:00I loved this book, and begged my husband to read i...I loved this book, and begged my husband to read it. He didn't love it as much, but I think he was opposed to the idea of loving a Middle Grade book! LOL!<br /><br />Part of what I loved was that it seemed so much more realistic than all those books in which the person just naturally has survival skills. rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8282761092944595871.post-59288528089697733482012-10-12T05:41:53.246-05:002012-10-12T05:41:53.246-05:00I really need to read this. I feel like I missed ...I really need to read this. I feel like I missed out on something important in my youth! Someone else reviewed this in the last year or so...maybe Beth Fish. It is on my radar.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com