This is an interesting thread. I have read books that made me angry or that I found offensive, such as My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. I can't say I didn't like the book or that I've ever kept reading a book I didn't like. However, there are times when kids give up on books too early saying they don't like them . Perhaps if they had stayed with that book a little longer they would end up liking it. Also, if you don't spend a reasonable amount of uninterrupted time reading so that you can "get into" a book then you won't like what you're reading because you can't involve yourself with a story line or the characters if you read in short burps. I find this is true for me as an adult. Sometimes, I just pick up a book and read 1/2 page before I'm interrupted. If this happens too often I end up not enjoying reading it. I find that I have to stick with a book for at least 50 - 60 pages before I put it down if I don't like it. Could this be what Kelly Gallagher is trying to get at in his comment? I valued My Sister's Keeper but I didn't like the ending. I know others who didn't like the book. Make sense? Elisa Waingort Calgary, Canada Do you think that people can value a book without thinking it's fun? I'm reading the book READING REASONS by Kelly Gallagher. He says he wants his students to value the books he assigns. They do not necessarily have to like the books. Jan
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