tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post557965460810960181..comments2024-02-27T03:36:20.256-07:00Comments on Krista Van Dolzer: Book Recommendation: THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN by Katherine ApplegateKrista Van Dolzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-53470091929157099222012-08-23T12:35:23.456-06:002012-08-23T12:35:23.456-06:00Amy, I think I'd heard about this book before ...Amy, I think I'd heard about this book before I read your review, but it was your post that reminded me to check it out from the library:)<br /><br />Yes, ocdtalk, this one's definitely not just for kids!<br /><br />Jennifer, all I have to say is, "Mwa ha, ha, ha, ha!" :)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-5370624649054849982012-08-23T12:09:16.573-06:002012-08-23T12:09:16.573-06:00Oh, the power you have over me- just got back from...Oh, the power you have over me- just got back from my library with this book tucked under my arm. Can't wait to dive in!!Jennifer Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10267842989895421642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-45394766370792571112012-08-23T05:15:47.912-06:002012-08-23T05:15:47.912-06:00My kids are grown, but I still plan on reading thi...My kids are grown, but I still plan on reading this book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-36496000044206471502012-08-22T22:46:05.656-06:002012-08-22T22:46:05.656-06:00I loved this book, too. So well done!I loved this book, too. So well done!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-40173592184126411362012-08-22T22:07:06.194-06:002012-08-22T22:07:06.194-06:00Noelle, you'll have to let me know what you an...Noelle, you'll have to let me know what you and your boys think!<br /><br />Wow, Tara, what high praise. I hope you like it!<br /><br />You can't make this stuff up, right, Jamie? It was such an inspiring book. I wonder what the real Ivan would think... :)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-18212448952800510232012-08-22T18:55:32.030-06:002012-08-22T18:55:32.030-06:00Inspired by a true story? WOW . . .and those are t...Inspired by a true story? WOW . . .and those are the best kind, IMHO:-) I'll be sure to check it out and tell my 12-yr-old!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-73600266333632512162012-08-22T15:22:51.885-06:002012-08-22T15:22:51.885-06:00A recommendation from Krista means that this book ...A recommendation from Krista means that this book goes straight to the top of my to-read list! Maybe I can pair it with CHAINED and have an elephant-themed MG-reading week? =)Tara Dairmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553180762608936696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-35786249807907937682012-08-22T09:42:08.657-06:002012-08-22T09:42:08.657-06:00Thanks for the recommendation! I'm always look...Thanks for the recommendation! I'm always looking for good MG books for my boys and this seems like something they'd really love. Putting it on my list! :)Noelle Henryhttp://noellehenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-57483633930597031572012-08-22T07:56:42.223-06:002012-08-22T07:56:42.223-06:00My pleasure, Jess! I'm glad you liked it, too....My pleasure, Jess! I'm glad you liked it, too.<br /><br />Julie, this would be a great one to read with your kids. I think it would inspire a lot of conversation.<br /><br />Exactly, cameronkellyrosenblum. That's a great point.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-60405583149177018642012-08-22T06:48:49.605-06:002012-08-22T06:48:49.605-06:00I was surprised that, in spite of sad events, the ...I was surprised that, in spite of sad events, the book is so positive. Ivan's humor, and the timing in much of the dialog, is fabulous. Almost Charlotte's Webian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-14098869683507407302012-08-21T15:59:17.001-06:002012-08-21T15:59:17.001-06:00This is not the first blog on which I have heard g...This is not the first blog on which I have heard good things about this book. I need a new "read-out-loud-with-the-kids" book, and this sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing! Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-1680952425206088732012-08-21T09:14:41.243-06:002012-08-21T09:14:41.243-06:00I love the premise of this book and its POV. Thank...I love the premise of this book and its POV. Thanks for featuring it!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.com