tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post5509589394021072466..comments2024-03-29T04:56:23.027-04:00Comments on Cockeyed Caravan: Believe Care Invest: MatildaMatt Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07319984238456281734noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post-41324365987611166542021-03-30T11:17:07.340-04:002021-03-30T11:17:07.340-04:00I loved Anne of Green Gables. It's a book that...I loved Anne of Green Gables. It's a book that is still rewarding as an adult, because there are layers in the book that are only accessible to an adult. For example, Anne does not often talk directly about her backstory, so a child can ignore that (or maybe only feel it subconsciously), but, as an adult, I can see how that backstory feeds into the book's emotional and thematic power. I would suggest you stay away from the adaptations because I think they get the book wrong.<br /><br />Another children's book with wonderful adult layers is The Wheel on the School by Meindert de Jong. LMNtreeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783002131101503000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post-53631852996292931652021-03-26T18:58:42.635-04:002021-03-26T18:58:42.635-04:00I've never read Anne of Green Gables, nor seen...I've never read Anne of Green Gables, nor seen any of the adaptations, believe it or not! Moby Dick is a great suggestion. Maybe my favorite first page ever. Matt Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319984238456281734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post-44830411206614820512021-03-26T18:37:49.736-04:002021-03-26T18:37:49.736-04:00Another book that I loved was Moby Dick and the mo...Another book that I loved was Moby Dick and the movie remains one of my favourites, with Gregory Peck. Standing on the dock, debating whether to go back with the silent women to safety or hop on board with these guys still resonates with me. Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13294573.post-3994708768778736372021-03-26T11:56:27.212-04:002021-03-26T11:56:27.212-04:00Hi. Im loving the 10:30s - as for common books, I ...Hi. Im loving the 10:30s - as for common books, I think Anne of Green Gables is in there with Matilda and most people know it. I found it too harrowing a read when I was 8 or 10 but eventually got through it. ThanksJordannoreply@blogger.com