Comments on things mean a lot: Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech

Iliana: It was! It made me happy and it was a nice...

2010-08-16T22:31:07.148+01:00

Iliana: It was! It made me happy and it was a nice change from my usual depressing reads :P

Marie: I think I could grow to really love her :)

Jenny: *writes down titles* Hopefully my new library will have them!

Naida: Isn't the cover lovely? And it really fits the book.

Katherine Langrish: It makes me happy to hear I have books even better than this one ahead of me! I'll try to get my hands on Walking Two Moons asap.

Mumsy: Aw, thank you! And lol, I wish I had that kind of superpower :P

Jen: Yes, exactly!

Pardon My French: And clearly I have to do much first time reading! I had no idea she was so loved among book bloggers :)

Emily: Will read Walk Two Moons as soon as I can find it!

It's been awhile since I've read Ruby Holl...

2010-08-16T17:50:07.921+01:00

It's been awhile since I've read Ruby Holler, and your review has inspired me to reread it. Definitely read Walk Two Moons; it's her best. And while you're at it, you might as well read the rest of her books, too :)

Sharon Creech is one of my faves -- I own 7 of her...

2010-08-16T13:34:32.316+01:00

Sharon Creech is one of my faves -- I own 7 of her books but once I stopped teaching I lost track of her newer books. You've reminded me of some rereading I need to do.

I think I'd like this especially because it...

2010-08-15T02:21:33.707+01:00

I think I'd like this especially because it's not sugary sweet but still manages to be about kindness.

You always write such enticing reviews! This book...

2010-08-14T22:46:57.420+01:00

You always write such enticing reviews! This book was on one of my bookshelves a few days ago and now it is gone, and all my daughters swear they have never owned the book. Am I hallucinating? Or was your review so powerful it actually caused the book to appear in my house, however briefly? :-)

Yes - Walk Two Moons, and Chasing Redbird, and The...

2010-08-14T21:57:10.328+01:00

Yes - Walk Two Moons, and Chasing Redbird, and The Wanderer - Sharon Creech is a quite brilliant writer, but I don't think Ruby Holler - though charming as you say - is one of her best.

This sounds really nice, and what a sweet looking ...

2010-08-14T20:46:45.128+01:00

This sounds really nice, and what a sweet looking cover.
Great review :)
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Oh! And Chasing Redbird, also! I can't believe...

2010-08-14T03:00:03.042+01:00

Oh! And Chasing Redbird, also! I can't believe I forgot about Chasing Redbird. Read Chasing Redbird also. And The Wanderer. And Absolutely Normal Chaos. But indispensably you should read Walk Two Moons and Bloomability.

Sharon Creech sounds like an awesome writer! thank...

2010-08-14T00:43:41.234+01:00

Sharon Creech sounds like an awesome writer! thanks for the great review!

Oh I've never heard of this one but it sounds ...

2010-08-13T23:47:47.912+01:00

Oh I've never heard of this one but it sounds really sweet.

Verity: Adding Walk Two Moons to my wishlist right...

2010-08-13T20:42:40.278+01:00

Verity: Adding Walk Two Moons to my wishlist right now!

Wisteria: Clearly I need to read more of her stuff!

Jenny: See, this is exactly why I love you guys. I don't think I'd even heard of any of her other books before, and now I'm convinced I need to read them :P

Debi: I think this kind of book tends to be devalued, which is really a pity! Anyway... you'll definitely enjoy this!

Kathy: Okay, that makes sense :P

Amanda: It's kind of the UK equivalent to the Newbery Medal. Except they don't have a Printz equivalent, so it covers both children's lit and YA.

Emidy: Yes, exactly! And it's refreshing for that very reason.

Jeanne: I'm glad to have enticed you! And apparently her other books are even better than this, so we have some great reading ahead of us, it seems.

Amy, I hope you'll enjoy it!

Rhinoa: Yes, exactly. I got my copy from Bookmooch which I guess is a fair middle ground :P

Zibilee: Yes - it was a very comforting read, and I really crave those sometimes :)

Darla D: Clearly I need to read more Creech!

I enjoyed this one, too. It's not my favorite...

2010-08-13T19:38:32.654+01:00

I enjoyed this one, too. It's not my favorite book by Creech, but I can honestly say I've loved every book of hers that I've read so far. Her characters are memorable and so believable, and her books always have an emotional impact on me.

It's nice to know that the book was such a com...

2010-08-13T19:31:35.100+01:00

It's nice to know that the book was such a comfortable read, both in it's presentation and in your reaction to it. Though it's not the best of the bunch for you, it does sound like you enjoyed it a lot. It does sound like it's a rather sensitive story about some difficult topics. Great review, Anna!

Sounds like one to get from the library rather tha...

2010-08-13T16:45:12.681+01:00

Sounds like one to get from the library rather than rush out and buy. I like magical realism, it's what Alice Hoffman excels at after all.

This sounds great, I've added it to my wishlis...

2010-08-13T16:09:32.163+01:00

This sounds great, I've added it to my wishlist. Very wonderful review.

My daughter went through a period (after reading W...

2010-08-13T15:53:42.527+01:00

My daughter went through a period (after reading Walk Two Moons) in which she read everything by Creech, and I saw Ruby Holler on her shelf and thought the same kind of thing you thought about it. But since you've shown me I was wrong, you've enticed me to read it!

This sounds like a little gem of a story! I love h...

2010-08-13T15:12:26.296+01:00

This sounds like a little gem of a story! I love how honest it sounds. And how it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. If I get the chance to read the book, I certainly will!

I'm going to go ahead and reveal my ignorance ...

2010-08-13T14:55:49.474+01:00

I'm going to go ahead and reveal my ignorance - I have no idea what the Carnegie medal is for... :/ I think I ought to read up on that, no?

A holler is a valley - it's actually the way t...

2010-08-13T14:06:22.590+01:00

A holler is a valley - it's actually the way they say hollow in Appalachia. The book sounds good to me.

Okay, so it goes without saying that I absolutely ...

2010-08-13T12:44:28.016+01:00

Okay, so it goes without saying that I absolutely adored your review. But Ana, that last little paragraph...it just made me heart smile. I can't wait to read this now (and luckily, this is one I already own). :)

Sharon Creech is great. Have you read any of her o...

2010-08-13T11:23:01.016+01:00

Sharon Creech is great. Have you read any of her other books? I would second wisteria's recommendation of Walk Two Moons, and she also wrote a book called Bloomability that's gorgeous and touching. It's about a girl who goes off to live with her aunt and uncle in Switzerland, and she is all displaced and meets new people and grows apart from her family. It's good.

I often book talk this book or use it as a read al...

2010-08-13T09:56:14.931+01:00

I often book talk this book or use it as a read aloud. My students love Dallas and Ruby's sarcasm and humor.
Creech is one of my favorites and the kids blow through her books. Walk Two Moons is one of those books that is perfect for mother daughter reading. I think WTM's is much richer in all elements . Tiny Holler like you said is just light and fun.

Ooh, Sharron Creech! I LOVED her books as a teena...

2010-08-13T08:53:58.257+01:00

Ooh, Sharron Creech! I LOVED her books as a teenager; I think Walk Two Moons was just amazing.