tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post3904555184489435519..comments2023-08-28T15:15:35.995-04:00Comments on Murphblog: The Top 100 Chapter Books of All TimePaul Michael Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-64066168558887556572010-02-01T15:06:58.183-05:002010-02-01T15:06:58.183-05:00Makes sense to me, Jacqui.Makes sense to me, Jacqui.Paul Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-29361864785517682742010-02-01T10:42:57.688-05:002010-02-01T10:42:57.688-05:00I understand about the Dahl because I love him too...I understand about the Dahl because I love him too. It was hard for me to leave off fabulous authors who wrote a lot of great books, but none of which were my favorites.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277260387578439327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-60632236446432185032010-02-01T08:26:50.004-05:002010-02-01T08:26:50.004-05:00Notice how the truly great books stick around? I l...Notice how the truly great books stick around? I love that. And isn't that our goal? To write a book that sticks around. If only glue would work. :)Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-76279830370804753132010-01-31T21:04:55.939-05:002010-01-31T21:04:55.939-05:00What to choose, what to choose...
I'll have to...What to choose, what to choose...<br />I'll have to think about this. And need to put a few on my to read list too.<br />I'm almost done with Brixton Brothers...good, but I do like Mac Barnett's picture books better.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-75145434407070288552010-01-31T13:34:44.409-05:002010-01-31T13:34:44.409-05:00I think Mac Barnett's BRIXTON BROTHERS THE CAS...I think Mac Barnett's BRIXTON BROTHERS THE CASE OF THE CASE OF THE MISTAKEN IDENTITY is a MG mystery. I haven't read it yet, but I think it's one part WESTING GAME, one part HARDY BOYS, and the rest pure humor.chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-61391499524495844572010-01-31T10:33:20.086-05:002010-01-31T10:33:20.086-05:00Is this MG in particular? I'm a horrible ranki...Is this MG in particular? I'm a horrible ranking things because I'm terribly subjective. I could be indecisive as well. <br /><br />Thanks for the list.Tina Laurel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482757085942311091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-85855040423638465952010-01-31T00:54:30.340-05:002010-01-31T00:54:30.340-05:00All great ones, PMM. Maniac and Wringer are my two...All great ones, PMM. Maniac and Wringer are my two favorite Spinelli's. Have you read Smiles to Go? I didn't like the ending. <br /><br />Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and The Wednesday Wars are both phenomenal. <br /><br />The pacing in Hatchet is unreal. <br /><br />If you can't tell, I lean toward the boy books. Only natural.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514067724256745623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-35896966320433733982010-01-30T21:54:07.633-05:002010-01-30T21:54:07.633-05:00The Giver missed the cut only because I think it&#...The Giver missed the cut only because I think it's most appreciated by older readers. Same goes for The Wednesday Wars and Bridge to Terabithia. Other Honorable Mentions:<br /><br />A Wrinkle in Time<br />Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<br />Frindle<br />HatchetPaul Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-36583508129261738122010-01-30T21:46:20.980-05:002010-01-30T21:46:20.980-05:00I refuse to see Despereaux the movie.
I liked Sta...I refuse to see Despereaux the movie.<br /><br />I liked Stargirl. The sequel much less so.<br /><br />If pressed, I'd name Wringer my second favorite Spinelli followed by Stargirl in third.Paul Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318098111985714443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-9645146045720864512010-01-30T19:54:42.509-05:002010-01-30T19:54:42.509-05:00Oh my gosh! MYYYY middle grade is a mystery...it&#...Oh my gosh! MYYYY middle grade is a mystery...it's like I paid you to say that or something. <br /><br />I haven't read all of these, but will.<br /><br />I could've made a better DESPEREAUX movie. Am so disappointed with it because I love that book.<br /><br />SPINELLI also rocked with STARGIRL and LOVE, STARGIRL, but I think PMM would think they are hokey.<br /><br />I actually prefer THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN to CHARLOTTE'S WEB, not that anyone cares.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004461851315310562.post-78755406690609947152010-01-30T18:48:41.810-05:002010-01-30T18:48:41.810-05:00I've taught or read all of those to my classes...I've taught or read all of those to my classes. I agree. Totally. But I would also include The Giver, because Lois Lowry must be on the list and because the dystopia she created in that story is morbidly wicked.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514067724256745623noreply@blogger.com