tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post7601337497306271598..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: Clever Jack Takes the CakeJoanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-37133430890645727252014-11-14T11:37:59.707-05:002014-11-14T11:37:59.707-05:00A dancing GYPSY bear!A dancing GYPSY bear!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-14055271029550502022014-11-14T11:37:10.778-05:002014-11-14T11:37:10.778-05:00Actually, I should've added Many Moons to the ...Actually, I should've added Many Moons to the list. Readers, find the review link here.<br />http://julierowanzoch.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/ppbf-many-moons/Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-86365095545579686132014-11-10T20:22:14.804-05:002014-11-10T20:22:14.804-05:00this looks like such fun! And I love the premise.....this looks like such fun! And I love the premise.... but wait, did you say there's a bear in this book?Sue Heavenrichhttp://sallysbookshelf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-67736004706430202752014-11-09T11:48:47.194-05:002014-11-09T11:48:47.194-05:00I too am a total fan of Karas! But this book is on...I too am a total fan of Karas! But this book is one of my all time favorites! Oh, and I love Many Moons, esp the one Simont illustrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-82341247935762481072014-11-08T21:21:10.892-05:002014-11-08T21:21:10.892-05:00He does have an amazing, minimalist way of telling...He does have an amazing, minimalist way of telling a story. I am looking forward to analyzing his compositions in more detail. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-64013822701551751742014-11-08T21:19:13.975-05:002014-11-08T21:19:13.975-05:00I think it's a great example to study modern w...I think it's a great example to study modern writing. And if you have a chance to hear Candace speak at a workshop, by all means, go! She is thorough, realistic, interesting, and insightful. What a treat!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-74391790140786104842014-11-08T16:52:33.849-05:002014-11-08T16:52:33.849-05:00I came across this book the other day and put it o...I came across this book the other day and put it on my want list. I like Mr Karas's artwork. It sounds like a scrumptious tale!! Thanks for sharing all the goodies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-69519584798769850082014-11-08T16:11:49.117-05:002014-11-08T16:11:49.117-05:00This sounds soooo cute! I'm am adding it to my...This sounds soooo cute! I'm am adding it to my Need to Read list!! The word count is really high and I'm looking forward to studying that part of it. Thanks for the review. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-9979362969618114642014-11-07T22:32:07.638-05:002014-11-07T22:32:07.638-05:00I agree. I was shocked when I saw the word count. ...I agree. I was shocked when I saw the word count. It doesn't seem that long. There is not one unnecessary word in this manuscript. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-75381203533798087692014-11-07T16:51:21.598-05:002014-11-07T16:51:21.598-05:00So nice to see a longer (warranted) story make it ...So nice to see a longer (warranted) story make it into a recent picture book!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-63150090577986465422014-11-07T12:27:25.428-05:002014-11-07T12:27:25.428-05:00Thanks. I got to hear Candace talk about this book...Thanks. I got to hear Candace talk about this book in person last Saturday, and immediately knew I wanted to share it with all of you! As for the ending, I'll give you a hint: Candace once said that she sees a part of herself in Jack.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-58807842483731879672014-11-07T11:10:15.366-05:002014-11-07T11:10:15.366-05:00This reminds me of the books I read as a child -- ...This reminds me of the books I read as a child -- with a twist. Now I'm going to have to read it to figure out what he gave her. Have an idea. Great share.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.com