tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post7883004423921538989..comments2024-03-28T15:51:38.912-04:00Comments on Ms. Yingling Reads: #WNDB Wednesday- Nine, ten: A September 11 StoryMs. Yinglinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-2319735802923181152016-06-30T15:04:02.387-04:002016-06-30T15:04:02.387-04:00Dear Kirby, Thank you for commenting. I think that...Dear Kirby, Thank you for commenting. I think that you misunderstood my original "what I really think" comment, so I have changed it to make it more clear. As I have commented on my blog many times, while I personally am an enormous fan of historical fiction, it is very difficult to get my students to read. This saddens me, since I agree with your comments that it is good for them to read about the past. Some historical books are more successful with my students than others, and I felt that this particular book does take a more mature reader. It is a bit longer, has multiple viewpoints, and isn't as immediately compelling as something like the Lauren Tarshis "I Survived" books, which ARE popular with my students. I am sorry for any misunderstanding, and glad to know that authors are passionate about their genres!Ms. Yinglinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.com