WEEK’S END: 48 HBC – Books 4/5
June 5th, 2009
Okay, I was really getting punchy by late afternoon Friday after RIF’s big week of near non-stop events…so I decided to re-read two books I had read long ago. (Yes, 5 to 6 years is a long time ago.) In the meantime, RIF staff felt the “Snuggie” photo was so cute in the last post, would I like to read in the reception area Maisy house. I said “Of course!”
I made a decision to re-read Coraline today as I recently went to the off-Broadway production after reading the Fuse#8 post on the production; and as mentioned in a post-SLJ Day of Dialog blog entry, the play was everything great I had heard about it and more. And the more I thought about what I seemed to remember regarding some common themes in Coraline and The Tale of Despereaux, I decided to read them together to see if those themes were really there. After all, for me this 48 HRC is all about FUN, not WORK!
Alas, I was off and reading post-photo session (back by now in the beach chair, minus the Snuggie and not folded like a pretzel into the playhouse!).
What were those common themes / phrases I was remembering?
- Needle and thread
- Rats with red eyes and yellow teeth
- Cellar and dark hallway resemblances
- Role of keys
- Soup
- Less than traditional parental attitudes toward one’s own children (as compared to my norm)
- Music
- Light and darkness
Indeed a fun way to re-read the books! Perhaps neither book should count given I had read them previously; but I enjoyed the exercise….and enjoyment is the name of the 48 HBC for me. Now it is off to the house for some sleep.
Filed under: 48 Hour Book Challenge, Children's Books, Other Blogs
Tags: 48 Hour Book Challenge, Coraline, Maisy, Snuggie, The Tale of Despereaux
7 Comments Add your own
1. Tasses | June 6th, 2009 at 8:19 am
Oh! I’m jealous. I’d like to re-read Coraline, but am on vacation with only the books in my bag. Hmm…. there is a Barnes & Noble down the street…..
2. Carol Rasco | June 6th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Oh, Tasses, it is worth trying to find one….you can always be very careful with it and then give it as a gift! What a fun story you can write in the front about it being read during the 48 HBC! And if you are on a beach, put a little “happy memories sand” between a couple of pages. Happy Reading today!
3. Ms. Yingling | June 6th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Wow. The CEO of RIF is also participating. I feel like I am in the presence of greatness. RIF was huge when I was young, and it’s nice to know that you are actually reading as well. Hope you are all comfy in your Snuggie!
4. Carol Rasco | June 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Karen, thanks for stopping by…I am having so much fun in the 48 HRC; reading solely for my pleasure is such a rare treat! I am reading THE ROCK AND THE RIVER NOW, I see you have read it….I quite drawn to the story and have to take breaks to think about what I have read. Happy continued reading!
5. Muttix | June 6th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I love that Maisy house! And your staff was right, a very cute picture. I admire your attitude. I’m doing the Challenge for the fun as well. I haven’t read Coraline yet but your observations on common themes in that and Tale of Despereaux is interesting. I’ll have to compare them in the future.
6. Carol Rasco | June 6th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Muttix, thank you for dropping by Rasco from RIF. I just finished posting on a book that has affected me significantly, DOWN SAND MOUNTAIN. As a “child of the South” I was quite taken with Steve Watkins’ portrayal of the times….so glad I read this book! Come back by to visit….have fun!
7. Terry Doherty | June 6th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
From the Peanut Gallery /cheering section … A snuggie, now Maisy? How can you top them?! Everyone should have a Maisy House (or something like it) in their office. Very cool.
I loved your review of Down Sand Mountain. We reviewed it last year, and our readers (parent and teen) loved it. Looks like I’ll have to go pick up a copy for me this summer.
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