tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012744915676074134.post7945296634615513959..comments2024-03-17T18:05:23.453-07:00Comments on Worthwhile Books : Five Worst Books for Childrenhopeinbrazilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05842290165385823751noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012744915676074134.post-60877124773129109202013-09-01T20:47:52.305-07:002013-09-01T20:47:52.305-07:00Island of the Blue Dolphins: I had not read as a c...Island of the Blue Dolphins: I had not read as a child. Last summer, I finally read it. I loved it and, too, feel it is a classic. As an retired elementary teacher and lover of books, I do disagree with the negative opinion of the O'Dell book.<br />The sister was resourceful, brave, and loved her brother. Great values shown.Noranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012744915676074134.post-8999628931641783532013-08-17T00:16:47.776-07:002013-08-17T00:16:47.776-07:00I read Island of the Blue Dolphins aloud to my old...I read Island of the Blue Dolphins aloud to my older children years ago (Sonlight have it scheduled in ?year 5), yes it's sad but they remember it with fondness. Although I like to read reviews & peoples' opinions of books I think thoughtful, thinking parents are the best judges of what's suitable reading for their families.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012744915676074134.post-28106616449242689372013-08-15T00:46:47.366-07:002013-08-15T00:46:47.366-07:00Meh. Pretty lame list, in my opinion. Condescendin...Meh. Pretty lame list, in my opinion. Condescending, too. <i>Island of the Blue Dolphins</i> is a classic; my family has loved and appreciated that one for years. And Lemony Snicket? Please. DrewInWI's comment is spot-on in its rebuttal.Corey P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13798899637559207969noreply@blogger.com