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In a message dated 10/2/01 3:44:21 PM, LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU writes:
Hi Folks--

I wanted to join in on the Lemony Snicket bandwagon. I've read about half of
the series and found them hilarious. One of my reasons for recommending them
to teachers is the vocabulary aspect. I cracked up when I read one review
that said (I paraphrase), "It's annoying the way the author is always
defining words in context!" The way he goes off on a tear to define words is
priceless, and can be used to get kids writing their own Snicket-style
definitions to share with the rest of the class. I reviewed The Austere
Academy in my Book Talk column for Instructor in Sept. '00 as a terrific read
aloud.

With the emotions of the country running so grim and glum, especially on the
East Coast, it may be tough for a while to get in the mood for his
over-the-top style of arch, disastrous plot events, though. I just finished
listening to Jim Dale's astonishing 12-cassette recording of Harry Potter 4,
and it felt so wonderful to be out there fighting against Voldemort. (Uh, I
mean, he who must not be named. Sorry.)

Judy Freeman

Children's Literature Consultant

"Book Talk" Columnist, Instructor Magazine

65 North Sixth Avenue

Highland Park, NJ 08904

732-572-5634

BKWSSF@aol.com

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