Read, read, and read somemore

Recently, I read this book, A Small White Scar. It was a reasonably fast read, it wasn't really what I expected. I thought it would be more about how the main character, Wil got this scar. It wasn't as much about that though. It was more about the history of Wil and his twin brother. It was a bit sad though when Wil talked about the relationship with his father. Wil becomes the caretaker for his twin brother. Now are you thinking, why does he need to care for his twin brother? Well that's because the brother is a special needs brother. He was taken with some childhood illiness and has diminished mental capacity. He actually reminded me of an autistic child, but he's not autistic.

Set in the past, it was a trip through the desert, through the rushing river, on and off horseback, and there were snakes involved. Not my favortie animal to see, hear, or read about, but it was interesting enough to keep me reading.

I think this is definetly a book boys will enjoy. I think good readers from 5th grade or older will enjoy this book.

Rating
2 of 4 stars. This was not one of my favorites of what I've read so far. I will predict that this will not win the Rebecca Caudil award

One good read

This isn't what I just finished reading, but I do have to admit that it was one great read. It was short, about 80 pages, some pictures included, but it was worthwhile. This book was about a new journalist that gets sent to France to interview a world-famous violinist. She gets told, "what ever you do, don't ask the Motzart question." Not knowing what the "Motzart question" was, she gets there and says to him, "Well since I can't ask the Motzart questions, what should we talk about." That leads him to tell his life story. He explains everything to this young-green journalist and she gets the story that every journalist could ever wish for, his exclusive explaination of the "Motzart question."

This was a great book for young people because it keeps the Holocaust memories right there so that our new generations learn about it and never let it happen again.

While reading this book, the author did a fantastic job of having you fall into the book. It was if I was sitting off in the corner listening to his whole story. I could have easily been that reporter sitting there listening as the musician explains how he began playing the violin, how he disobeyed his parents, how he helped his parents (Holocaust survivors) reunite with another survivor who was in the same concentration camp with them.

It was a heartwarming story, it was a bit of Holocaust history I was unaware of, it was wonderful. So far, this has been my favorite book I've read on the Rebecca Caudill list. I would vote for this as the winner.

Read it and enjoy!

I hope this will motivate others to read

As a reading specialist, I find that I don't read enough. I've actually called myself, "The non-reading, Reading Specialist." Lately that isn't me. I've decided that I want to try to read all the 2010 Rebecca Caudill nominees. This link actually shows all the book covers.

So as I keep crossing them off my list, I'll give you a short synopsis of the book and my opinion. I don't think I've come across the winner yet, but if I do I'll definitely note that.

Enjoy, read, and give my your feedback and opinions of the books too!

Another new blog all about books

This blog is going to be dedicated to books. The books I read, enjoy, and even not enjoy. I'd love to hear what you think about these books if you've read them too.