Mariah T
- member since January 26, 2008
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Mike K says
Only 4 stars???? What a coincidence. I finally pass you and you show up the next day and pass me again. But technically I an still ahead because you haven't read a bunch of your books yet. They are on your "plan to read" list. So better get busy posting- I know you have read many more books than just 8 in the last 3 months.
Posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
OK, I posted a copule of recent books but I have given up on ever catching you again. I hope that this year you will concentrate on reading some of the classics since there is no pressure of being in a contest. Here's a hint about your book- it's a classic that you can probably finish in 60 minutes! Another hint- it will make you cry.
Posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I read The Enchantress this week on the Kindle. I wonder what you thought about the ending?? I can't figure out who the Enchantress was. Sophie had almost nothing to do in this book. Maybe it was She-Who-Watches?
Posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- yes I knew about the 7 million words and I'm glad your strategy worked. That poor, pitiful fourth-grader didn't know what hit him!
I will pre-order my copy of Nicholas Flamel.
You should read Tom Sawyer first because a) it's more fun, and b) it sort of comes first although it's not really a series. Of course, you should read Good Morning Miss Dove before both of them- it will take you about 2 hours! Here's a list of 10 classics you could/should read this summer:
Good Morning Miss Dove
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Kim
The Human Comedy
Goodbye Mr. Chips
The Yearling (!!)
The Hobbit
Great Expectations
Goodbye My Lady
When you finish those 10, I will give you 10 more.Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I finished the Necromancer today and will be looking for the Warlock. Thanks for recommending this series!
love, papaPosted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I was happy to see you read The Incredible Journey, one of my favorite books. The ending always chokes me up when Beau comes out of the forest. But I was also a little disappointed because it was one of the books on my list to give you!
papaPosted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I just reread The Water is Wide and it is a much more challenging book than I remembered. I also didn't remember all the bad language. But you are not an average 11-year old so I still think you can handle it. I think the book speaks to me so much because I am about the same age as Pat Conroy and I grew up in the same bigoted South. Like Pat, I had to learn for myself the evils of prejudice and to accept people on their own merits. The book teaches some good lessons and that's what reading is all about. I promise your next book won't be so "heavy."
Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Shannon T says
I'm glad you still want to read aloud with me even as a big eleven year old!
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Mike K says
Mariah- you may be able to make 6 million words, but just let it happen. Don't get so obsessed with your goal that reading turns into a chore, instead of fun. And don't pick books just because they are thick! Some of the best books are very short, like Goodbye, Mr Chips.
I like that you read such a variety of books. I always did that too. You should try some science fiction. I liked a book called Podkayne of Mars.
I'm thinking of pre-ordering a copy of Inheritance.Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- yes, I knew because all day long my computer was going "you've got mail!" That is fantastic! And I'm proud you're mixing in some classics like "A Night to Remember." I read that book when I was about your age (I think it was 19-ought-52). Try and read one classic this year for every 10 fun books. I'm going to send you a list of suggestions so Mommy can print it out.
good start- will you be the 6 million word girl this year?
papaPosted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Kathy S says
I know. Mo wishes she could have seen you too! The girls just finished Grandstreet Camp tonight. Mo is leaving AGAIN for another camp tomorrow, can you believe it? I can't wait to come see Wicked in AZ in February. We will have too much fun.
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Mike K says
Mariah- I don't even remember how long ago I read Eldest. It must be 4 years at least. Are you going to try the David Eddings books after you finish Eldest and Brisinger? Your Mommy and I bioth loved those books.
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Mike K says
Mariah- Grandma and I saw the movie last night. I thought they did a good job at getting all the important parts in. The Boy Who Lived...lived! Still too scary for you and Ryann though- too many people died at the end.
I never saw Ramona and Beezus. Maybe we can watch it together at Christmas!
I'm still reading the Game of Thrones series. The 5th book just came out last week and I bought it on amazon.com The 6th book may not be out for years!! By then, you will be old enough to read the series. It is not for little girls- much darker than Eragon. By the time the 4th book of Eragon is out, I will have to review the 4th book!
Watch out for the haboob!
papaPosted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- what was your final word count for the 4th grade?
Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I have both Edlest and Brisinger so you can borrow both while you are here. I don't think you will have time to read both while you are in Monatna because they are so long.
Reading a book is not as scary as seeing the movie but it's OK if you wait a couple of years before you read True Grit. You should definietly wait a couple of years before watching the movie (new version). Maybe you should concentrate on the children's classics that you haven't read like Little Women, Little Men, Tom Sawyer, and Huckleberry Finn. When you come to MT we have the sequel to Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea- you can watch it with Grandma.
I'm glad we are a reading family,
love papaPosted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Mike K says
Mariah- I am proud of you for reading "The Hobbit." That was a hard book for someone your age but I think you are ready to start reading some of the classics. You should make a list, including books like Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Little Men, David Copperfield, Kim and True Grit, and try to read one a month in addition to your fun books. Did you ever read The Yearling I gave you? If you did, you will like the movie. Remember a good rule is: read the book, then watch the movie. Did you see the movie of Anne of Green Gables?
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Shannon T says
It was actually a picture of your Aunt Kathy in front of the attic in Amsterdam. It was her once in a lifetime moment.
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Kathy S says
It is actually on my favorites list. Did you finish already? I told you it was a quick read. What did you think? Did you see the photo of your Mom in front of the attic in Amsterdam?
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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Kathy S says
You know what, I would say I was surprised, but I am NOT! 420 since when? I obviously need to up my reading numbers in a blind attempt to catch up to my speedy Gonzalas niece!
Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
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