tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post3947689829294038138..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: Little Red and the Very Hungry LionJoanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-31474939241549286142016-10-03T23:58:15.550-04:002016-10-03T23:58:15.550-04:00Um, no, it's based on The tale of Little Red R...Um, no, it's based on The tale of Little Red Riding Hood which we know as German, but was probably originally Italian. This version takes place in an unnamed country in Africa. The dwellings, the clothing, some of the slang, and, well, the lion are pretty specific. I'll have to ask Alex where it takes place. Thanks for your thoughts.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-83741329001357617532016-10-03T13:49:25.556-04:002016-10-03T13:49:25.556-04:00Interesting that this was written by a white autho...Interesting that this was written by a white author from the UK. Do you know if this was based on a real African tale or something he invented?Wendy Greenleyhttp://www.wendygreenley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-45233915449564337422016-10-01T23:04:37.435-04:002016-10-01T23:04:37.435-04:00Vibrant and quirky! But in a good way. Let me know...Vibrant and quirky! But in a good way. Let me know what you think. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-92063662722580115892016-10-01T16:23:22.309-04:002016-10-01T16:23:22.309-04:00I love reading different takes on a traditional st...I love reading different takes on a traditional story. This looks fun, and the art looks so vibrant.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-63161565138136010752016-10-01T10:22:27.187-04:002016-10-01T10:22:27.187-04:00I love thhe last page . . . Like a monk's rewa...I love thhe last page . . . Like a monk's reward in a Marvel movie.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-2627523069696451372016-10-01T10:21:50.651-04:002016-10-01T10:21:50.651-04:00Yes it does. It sets the tone for the type of humo...Yes it does. It sets the tone for the type of humor and treats the reader as intelligent. Lovin' it.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-13302093473524672062016-10-01T10:20:29.558-04:002016-10-01T10:20:29.558-04:00It definitely belongs on the list. Thanks for your...It definitely belongs on the list. Thanks for your thoughts.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-50440908219170467392016-10-01T10:20:00.644-04:002016-10-01T10:20:00.644-04:00I hope readers are drawn to it, too. Thanks.I hope readers are drawn to it, too. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-43138639812566625942016-10-01T05:33:59.294-04:002016-10-01T05:33:59.294-04:00Love the cultural theme on this one. Interested t...Love the cultural theme on this one. Interested to read the twist. Cute cover. Thanks Joanne.Diane Tullochhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-52124212797561836062016-09-30T21:23:04.410-04:002016-09-30T21:23:04.410-04:00Well that opening line certainly grabs you doesn&#...Well that opening line certainly grabs you doesn't it?! This sounds like a super creative take on the old tale. Wish I'd thought of it! Thanks for the review.Lindsey McDivitt at A is for Aginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713287456905141793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-80185996767311565572016-09-30T20:57:02.977-04:002016-09-30T20:57:02.977-04:00Terrific, Joanne...this is like a combination folk...Terrific, Joanne...this is like a combination folk tale/fairy tale...with a great twist and super art...thanks for sharing it!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-88696685365873564022016-09-30T15:47:31.909-04:002016-09-30T15:47:31.909-04:00What a great cover -- very appealing! This sounds ...What a great cover -- very appealing! This sounds like a fun twist on the tale.Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555763752510638027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-90597161907031806122016-09-30T14:54:26.934-04:002016-09-30T14:54:26.934-04:00She is a lovely, fresh, clever heroine. Thanks for...She is a lovely, fresh, clever heroine. Thanks for reading.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-48382182614632819932016-09-30T14:53:54.656-04:002016-09-30T14:53:54.656-04:00Smart is a good adjective. From what I've hear...Smart is a good adjective. From what I've heard, this is a good example of Alex Smith's style. It was the first of his books I've encountered, so if that's true, I'll be looking for more of his work.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-72443576879283098832016-09-30T14:52:11.736-04:002016-09-30T14:52:11.736-04:00I was so happy to find it at our local book fair a...I was so happy to find it at our local book fair and to add it to the school library. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-47668169515123228152016-09-30T11:39:16.325-04:002016-09-30T11:39:16.325-04:00I love the African twist on this tale. Little Red ...I love the African twist on this tale. Little Red looks very courageous and witty. Great share today.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-28157626614116854542016-09-30T11:01:25.669-04:002016-09-30T11:01:25.669-04:00Fractured fairy tales are definitely in, but this ...Fractured fairy tales are definitely in, but this sure sounds to be more unusual and smart!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-79164623870598676932016-09-30T11:00:13.460-04:002016-09-30T11:00:13.460-04:00I adore retellings of fairy tales, especially rete...I adore retellings of fairy tales, especially retellings from other countries. Their added culture and setting adds freshness and new appeal. Thanks for letting us know about this book. I'm adding it to my library list. Leslie Leibhardt Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521886262868606796noreply@blogger.com