Comments on: Charles and Emma – Book Review

By: Janssen

Janssen — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:18:07 +0000

I too want to read it, but will be sure to get a library copy

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By: Staci

Staci — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:35:22 +0000

I've thought about reading this and now I feel like it wouldn't be such a bad thing to go ahead and preview it for my middle school students!! Staci’s last blog post..Tuesday Teasers and It's Tuesday Where Are You?

By: S. Krishna

S. Krishna — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:17:34 +0000

I'm glad you included info on the reading level because I thought I might like to read this! Oh well. Thanks for the review! S. Krishna’s last blog post..Pushing Up Daisies – Rosemary Harris

By: I Heart Monster

I Heart Monster — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:29:51 +0000

Thanks for the review! I am glad that you pointed out the death angle; probably not good for my niece right now.

By: devourerofbooks

devourerofbooks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:36:08 +0000

That was one of the things that gave me pause about this book. With most other figures the shifting of the best age based on writing wouldn’t be a big deal, but the questioning of God’s role in the Universe is something that many parents may not want to expose their upper-elementary and middle-school children to, even though high schoolers could likely handle it.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:19:08 +0000

I have mixed feelings about the book. I am old enough to handle such theoretical debates. My children, on the other hand (who are 9 and 11), are still in the development stages of their religion. They attend a Catholic school, and while I want them to be broad-minded, posing Darwinian questions I think could mess with their heads. The jury is out on this one for me! Sandy’s last blog post..Monday Movie Meme - Some Like it HOT

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:48:04 +0000

I thought this book looked interesting, but I won’t “run out and buy it” now. Great review.

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:04:47 +0000

I have to admit that I enjoyed this book more than you did. However, I think you have some really valid points about the age range of this book! Julie P.’s last blog post..Review: Follow Me

By: Beth F

Beth F — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:26:07 +0000

Good review. I’ve been curious about the book, and will likely read it one of these days.

By: Chris@bookarama

Chris@bookarama — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:10:48 +0000

There is going to be a movie about Charles and Emma. Maybe that will appeal to the older crowd. They sound like a fascinating couple!