tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post668255550198845759..comments2023-09-04T07:18:28.472-07:00Comments on The Fickle Hand of Fate: Review: Singularity by William SleatorFatalisFortunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08916683650523777208noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post-74331111860957047432011-07-24T04:58:25.883-07:002011-07-24T04:58:25.883-07:00I began reading around the age of 3 and I have PBS...I began reading around the age of 3 and I have PBS (Sesame Street, The Letter People and Reading Rainbow, particularly) to thank for it. By the time I was in school I was reading everything I could get my hands on and was always looking for a bigger challenge. I even read Daniken's "Chariot of the Gods" when I was 9 years old in one weekend at my grandmother's house. <br /><br />My soon to be 8 year old reads exceptionally well for his age but he hasn't shown the same passion for reading that I had as a child...recreationally speaking anyway. I've been slowly nudging him towards it and he finally took my advice and picked up a "big kid" book from the library..."Wonder Kid Meets the Evil Lunch Snatcher". <br /><br />He was reluctant to get it and reluctant to read it at first because of the 50+/- page count. It was a huge step up from his usual Seuss or Silverstein. He held the book for about 2 weeks and then he finally opened it up. I'm happy to say that once he started reading...he couldnt stop. He finished the entire book in one day! He simply couldn't put it down. <br /><br />On the way home from the library I recounted a story that I read in 2nd or 3rd grade about two brothers...a story that deepened my desire to read and changed my life in many ways. It wasn't until late last night that I was able to find the book again because of this post...Sleator's "Singularity"! Needless to say, I have a copy coming in the mail from Amazon.com. <br /><br />I can't wait until he's ready to read it! I've always thought that one of the greatest things in my life has been my passion for reading. I see now that watching that flame kindled in my son is far greater. Thanks for helping me along that path!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Jason V<br /><br />From jv's iPhoneJason Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361057314597517133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post-87232996445906229632009-04-17T11:21:00.000-07:002009-04-17T11:21:00.000-07:00Hi, My name's Katrina and I have a really big favo...Hi, My name's Katrina and I have a really big favor to ask of you. Can you reserve it for my friend Zeronexebony (this is her user ID on bookmooch.) I would appreciate it. And to send internationally, all you have to do on a package is write the address, including the country of the moocher, and fill out a customs form at the post office. But depending on where it's going, it could be expensive.Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190275161634618535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post-57542089328651569822009-04-10T22:43:00.000-07:002009-04-10T22:43:00.000-07:00Interstellar Pig was one of my all-time favorites ...Interstellar Pig was one of my all-time favorites when I was a kid. (May still be... haven't made a list in a while.) :)<BR/><BR/>If it sounds like a book you would never read, you might not get it. Do let me know what you think if you do read it, though!FatalisFortunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916683650523777208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post-69551623173073377962009-04-10T21:41:00.000-07:002009-04-10T21:41:00.000-07:00I just realized that one of the books my students ...I just realized that one of the books my students read out of has an excerpt from Instellar Pig!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5935288103855064284.post-76650933038425867142009-04-10T21:39:00.000-07:002009-04-10T21:39:00.000-07:00To be honest, this sounds like a book I would neve...To be honest, this sounds like a book I would never read, but your review has me curious. I may check it out.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.com