tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post8874643954044117883..comments2024-03-06T20:56:10.678-05:00Comments on The Children's War: Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution by AviAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-808488748362268132015-08-24T11:03:37.656-04:002015-08-24T11:03:37.656-04:00what did we learn about Benedict Arnold in part 1?...what did we learn about Benedict Arnold in part 1?<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05846390035984136748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-8026583330320931032013-01-30T09:27:12.103-05:002013-01-30T09:27:12.103-05:00I think this is an excellent post about an importa...I think this is an excellent post about an important topic. I had a roommate in college who talked about this all the time. He would really enjoy it. I am going to share with everyone your wonderful site.<br /><br />Do I sound like a robot yet? Can you tell I am catching up on my blog reading?<br /><br />Seriously, I do like Avi and I especially like the tone of the quote you included. Sounds so right for the time period.Joyce Moyer Hostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153114928220349251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-15168863552629511332013-01-20T22:03:27.822-05:002013-01-20T22:03:27.822-05:00It's been quite awhile since I've read any...It's been quite awhile since I've read anything by Avi, but based on your review, this sounds like a good one. I'm adding it to my list! Great post!Katrinahttp://teachinglatinamericathroughliterature.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-71848666776206513142013-01-20T20:10:53.549-05:002013-01-20T20:10:53.549-05:00Holy man, if the book is even half as exciting as ...Holy man, if the book is even half as exciting as your review, it has to be good.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999072127168998585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-78789910712958028472013-01-19T11:52:27.560-05:002013-01-19T11:52:27.560-05:00Alex, every single one of your reviews makes me wa...Alex, every single one of your reviews makes me want to the read the book in question, and this is no exception. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-23310789549265261162013-01-18T09:09:27.364-05:002013-01-18T09:09:27.364-05:00Thanks, CS, I totally agree with you on how well A...Thanks, CS, I totally agree with you on how well Avi handles the various kinds of books he writes. He is very versatile, and this is not exception to his ability.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-38063025561926579792013-01-18T09:08:00.652-05:002013-01-18T09:08:00.652-05:00Thanks, Cora. I think Avi does a pretty decent jo...Thanks, Cora. I think Avi does a pretty decent job on historical fiction. I loved his two WW2 books that I read for this blog. I hope you enjoy Sophia's War.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-53435508120920396052013-01-18T09:06:59.474-05:002013-01-18T09:06:59.474-05:00Ironically, I don't like war books that are ab...Ironically, I don't like war books that are about fighting the enemy, but this is more like a home front book to me, what life was life in NYC during the Revolutionary War and how it impacted Sophia made this book for me. Although the spying part was pretty exciting.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-10418267882820084252013-01-18T09:04:29.913-05:002013-01-18T09:04:29.913-05:00Thanks, Anna. It's a quick read, mostly becau...Thanks, Anna. It's a quick read, mostly because it is so interesting. I really enjoyed it.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-49011310295292586232013-01-18T09:03:30.515-05:002013-01-18T09:03:30.515-05:00It is excellent and I also thought the cover gripp...It is excellent and I also thought the cover gripping. I'm not sure when this book came out, but it was 2012 and your year was pretty busy, as I recall.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-13521544622355734692013-01-18T09:02:12.268-05:002013-01-18T09:02:12.268-05:00I love the cover of this, too and when you read th...I love the cover of this, too and when you read the book, it takes on a double meaning - the hanging that Sophia witnessed and...Oop, I almost gave away too much.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-19532606531456766412013-01-17T19:21:26.147-05:002013-01-17T19:21:26.147-05:00Isn't Avi astounding? It seems he can bounce i...Isn't Avi astounding? It seems he can bounce into any genre & really nail it. I imagine it's taken a whole heap of work on his part, but the books read as though it all comes naturally & effortlessly. Great review - thanks.CS Perryesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086127005229652995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-7483918746001963482013-01-17T17:33:16.238-05:002013-01-17T17:33:16.238-05:00Excellent review. You convinced me to read it. It&...Excellent review. You convinced me to read it. It's on my list. I like many of Avi's books, some more than others. Generally, he does a good job of taking a reader back in time and telling a compelling story. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792495530276221126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-17378492971775142332013-01-17T15:55:06.257-05:002013-01-17T15:55:06.257-05:00Wow! This book sounds exciting! I love Avi and tho...Wow! This book sounds exciting! I love Avi and though I usually don't like books on war, this sounds like a must read!PragmaticMomhttp://pragmaticmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-34424641368552181852013-01-17T11:59:37.156-05:002013-01-17T11:59:37.156-05:00Glad you liked this one! I snagged it from the li...Glad you liked this one! I snagged it from the library to read for the challenge and hope to get to it before I have to bring it back. We'll get your review on WTTG soon.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-6181087761647825662013-01-17T11:14:28.748-05:002013-01-17T11:14:28.748-05:00I usually notice the new books by Avi, but I hadn&...I usually notice the new books by Avi, but I hadn't heard of this one. It sounds like a great read - and what a gripping cover! MotherReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-31210556572679928022013-01-16T11:48:10.937-05:002013-01-16T11:48:10.937-05:00I love the cover and Avi! I must read this one! I...I love the cover and Avi! I must read this one! It sounds great and then I can recommend it to my students during our HF unit. ;) Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-87156042113405212742013-01-16T09:01:43.299-05:002013-01-16T09:01:43.299-05:00Thanks, Lee, this is my third year participating i...Thanks, Lee, this is my third year participating int ee comment challenge and I always find new blogs to read. Thanks for hosting it again with MotherREader.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-55986319893280588192013-01-16T09:00:01.017-05:002013-01-16T09:00:01.017-05:00I agree and I am sure you and your daughter will l...I agree and I am sure you and your daughter will like this when she is older. Avi has a great way of bringing his characters to life.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-48239298373911943202013-01-16T08:59:01.204-05:002013-01-16T08:59:01.204-05:00I definitely think this is worth reading, even if ...I definitely think this is worth reading, even if one is not an Avi fan. I can't recall any other book about the American Revolution with a characterer named Sophia, but I have a vague recollection of a story similar to what you describe. The American Revolution really is my area of expertise, which is why I joined the reading challenge at War Through the Generations.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-66014801874824320362013-01-15T17:46:02.676-05:002013-01-15T17:46:02.676-05:00Great review - really made me want to read it. An...Great review - really made me want to read it. And thanks as well for the link to the reading guide with common core standards - that was interesting!<br /><br />So glad you're part of the comment challenge!<br />best,<br />LeeLee Wind, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06314692778355984313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-2827680307748769842013-01-15T12:07:38.262-05:002013-01-15T12:07:38.262-05:00I love books like this, especially ones that use r...I love books like this, especially ones that use real life people as characters. They have a way of bringing history to life and this sounds like a good one. Going on my list of books for my daughter when she's older! Great review, Alex.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-72151468606674756402013-01-15T10:11:15.487-05:002013-01-15T10:11:15.487-05:00My kids and I bounced off _Fighting Ground_ (we th...My kids and I bounced off _Fighting Ground_ (we thought the boy was super dumb, usually in ways that obviously pushed the plot forward), but I usually like Avi so maybe we'll give his American History a second chance.<br /><br />I have a vague memory of another Sophie book about the American Revolution; she's a girl who also spies while working as a maid. I think she was African American. O History Expert, have you heard of this? It's probably more of an early chapter book, aimed maybe around 3rd grade?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005286623073064886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-68491165438976980402013-01-15T09:59:52.249-05:002013-01-15T09:59:52.249-05:00Nice review, Megan. I am glad you nominated for a...Nice review, Megan. I am glad you nominated for a Cybil. It is such an interesting story and a great use of a historical event that had some missing pieces to it.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988251415347075888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3966330143385469554.post-27461063134330501312013-01-15T09:50:37.560-05:002013-01-15T09:50:37.560-05:00Lovely review! I loved your synopsis.
I think the ...Lovely review! I loved your synopsis.<br />I think the revenge aspect is something kids thoroughly understand, and will feel as deserved, under the circumstances. But I also got the feeling that in the end, the revenge didn't seem to sit well with Sophia either.<br /><br />Here is my review: http://www.inhabitingbooks.com/2012/10/sophias-war-tale-of-revolution-by-avi.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com