Tangerine ~ Part 1
Wow. I could definitely keep reading until I finish this book, just like Katrina. Unfortunatley, I do have to get a lot of other (boring) reading done too. And sleep, that's important! Reading this book reminds me of being in middle school myself - I loved having time to read good young adult fiction novels like this one. I spent whole summers just reading! I had forgotten all about that until I picked up this book. In fact, I've forgotton most of middle school alltogether. I hope you middle schoolers out there can remind me! I have to admit, I am a bit envious of you. Being an adult, busy with work and family and school, I find it impossible to make time for reading, one of the simplest pleasures that exists in life. Paul Fisher has a great imagination, he sees things in a way noone else does, because he is not afraid to just let his imagination just run wild. What a gift that is!
I found my heart wrenched at several points in the story. I was angry at Erik's reaction to Mike Costello's death and then at the author for writing it. Isn't that crazy? Then I realized how well the book is written that it can elicit such emotions from the reader. I do not know what it is like to be a boy. But being put in Paul's shoes sure gives me a glimpse that I never had, and I think I will be a better teacher (especially to middle schoolers) for it. Maybe I will understand boys better!
I love the mystery to the story. I can't wait to find out what happens in Tangerine, with the crazy weather and sports teams and football dreams. I love soccer WAY more than football so I can't wait to see Paul take center stage (at least that's what I'm hoping for!). I hope that Paul, Erik, and their parents his parents go through character changes that turn them all into more caring and compassionate and understanding family.
I feel like the book is about to begin all over with Part 2. A new school... again! That doesn't happen twice in once book! I think its great how quickly the story develops and "hooks" you in, yet details and describes everything just enough so you can create a clear picture in your mind. I can almost feel the hot sticky weather and afternoon storms, and smell the muck fire, and see inside the unfinished houses of Windsor Downs. I know what it is like to have classrooms inside portable buildings because I did during high school. I know what it's like to feel like you don't belong and that noone notices you. I always felt akward and out of place at school too - but now I have come to the firm belief that EVERYONE feels insecure in middle school, whether they show it or not.
Well, I can't wait to hear what YOU thought of Part 1! What could be next???
I found my heart wrenched at several points in the story. I was angry at Erik's reaction to Mike Costello's death and then at the author for writing it. Isn't that crazy? Then I realized how well the book is written that it can elicit such emotions from the reader. I do not know what it is like to be a boy. But being put in Paul's shoes sure gives me a glimpse that I never had, and I think I will be a better teacher (especially to middle schoolers) for it. Maybe I will understand boys better!
I love the mystery to the story. I can't wait to find out what happens in Tangerine, with the crazy weather and sports teams and football dreams. I love soccer WAY more than football so I can't wait to see Paul take center stage (at least that's what I'm hoping for!). I hope that Paul, Erik, and their parents his parents go through character changes that turn them all into more caring and compassionate and understanding family.
I feel like the book is about to begin all over with Part 2. A new school... again! That doesn't happen twice in once book! I think its great how quickly the story develops and "hooks" you in, yet details and describes everything just enough so you can create a clear picture in your mind. I can almost feel the hot sticky weather and afternoon storms, and smell the muck fire, and see inside the unfinished houses of Windsor Downs. I know what it is like to have classrooms inside portable buildings because I did during high school. I know what it's like to feel like you don't belong and that noone notices you. I always felt akward and out of place at school too - but now I have come to the firm belief that EVERYONE feels insecure in middle school, whether they show it or not.
Well, I can't wait to hear what YOU thought of Part 1! What could be next???
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