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I just finished the Higher Power of Lucky last night. I enjoyed some of the descriptive language of Lucky-- her "meanness glands" etc., but was underwhelmed overall with the book. There was nothing in it that really moved me. (I do have to mention that I read Edward Tulane to 9 classes, was moved each time I read it and each class spontaneously burst into applause at the ending.) Since Lucky came in the Junior Library Guild selection, I'm going to put it out, but I'll type a note for the front of it that says some may object to mention of specific body parts, and if it offends them, put the book back on the shelf. I have found that by putting a "disclaimer" in the front of books letting students and their parents know that I know there might be objections to a particular something in the book they don't feel like they have to come tell me or make a fuss. I've given them a choice. Usually I'm able to explain why the author uses words, descriptions, etc. in such a way, but I can't in this one. That's my 2 cents. Jan Cole LMS Horace Mann Elementary Duncan, OK -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------