I am proud to say that I finished this book, and I am anxious to post my thoughts since I haven't even finished our last book. (sorry, I just didn't want to be continuously behind!).
I don't know if it's because I had read someone's rating of this book before I started it, or if it is my opinion alone... but I DID enjoy it, even though it wasn't my favorite. I believe it's a combination of sorts, but having been able to talk to Stephanie and Thom about it I believe that my interest took a dive from the first chapter. I'm sorry, but why scrotum?? At the beginning, and then at the end! I guess I was not expecting such a subject of discussion in a children's book.
I did, however, enjoy the very simple but descriptive way the author would describe how Lucky was feeling. For example, how Lucky describes her "mean glands", or Lincoln's "knot-tying brain secretions". I hope that all the children that read the book understand what she means! (I should probably give those children more credit than that- I'm sure they know more than I!)
Overall, I think my anticipation of the storyline made the plot somewhat anti-climactic. It was an easy, and enjoyable read, but not a book that I could not put down.
Anyone have any other thoughts that we can discuss? I feel like I am not explaining myself very well! I guess I tend to be a little vague when I am not talking directly to someone. Thanks Thom and Stephanie for choosing a book I would not have chosen for myself. I liked that!
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