tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post8434965395025044532..comments2024-03-28T23:06:34.406-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: The Teen Menupjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-9587090924039233392012-01-13T20:07:46.122-05:002012-01-13T20:07:46.122-05:00Thanks for spending some of your precious reading ...Thanks for spending some of your precious reading time with ASHFALL, Trish. Glad you enjoyed it. I completely agree with your 14+ age recommendation, by the way. I tell parents of younger teens they should read it first. <br /><br />By the way, I LOVE <i>The Hunger Games</i>! I'm not sure if I can watch the movie--I have such a strong picture of that book in my mind--I don't know if I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705584247681883936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41431322534154096632012-01-13T17:09:32.180-05:002012-01-13T17:09:32.180-05:00You've got my attention, Trish. Added Ashfall...You've got my attention, Trish. Added Ashfall to my wish list. <br /><br />Can't wait for The Hunger Game movie release, too. <br /><br />TamiTami Brothershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893437514048871731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44091743075882214332012-01-11T18:26:00.654-05:002012-01-11T18:26:00.654-05:00Hey Trish! My oldest son got The Hunger Game book...Hey Trish! My oldest son got The Hunger Game book in his stocking this year. His Language Arts teacher has been raving about it so he said he'd give it a try. <br /><br />How ironic that you mention Tiger's Curse ... see said son is currently reading the 2nd one in that series -- Tiger's Quest -- and he is really enjoying it. <br /><br />I'm just happy he is reading - LOL!Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7238774235251302142012-01-11T09:58:46.170-05:002012-01-11T09:58:46.170-05:00My daughter is about to die waiting for The Hunger...My daughter is about to die waiting for The Hunger Games! The trailers look amazing.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47247919315552278102012-01-10T22:36:15.998-05:002012-01-10T22:36:15.998-05:00So many wonderful books are coming out in the YA m...So many wonderful books are coming out in the YA market. It is a great time to be a teen reader.<br /><br />I am looking forward to the HUNGER GAMES movie. Thanks for an interesting post, as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-17267470356590218272012-01-10T15:47:05.086-05:002012-01-10T15:47:05.086-05:00Thanks, Trish! Most of THE HUNGER GAMES was filmed...Thanks, Trish! Most of THE HUNGER GAMES was filmed up the road from here (in Shelby, NC) so we've been getting a lot of promo on local TV stations.<br /><br />ASHFALL looks good!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44966472612845632192012-01-10T12:54:37.793-05:002012-01-10T12:54:37.793-05:00Oh, I wouldn't let her read it, especially if ...Oh, I wouldn't let her read it, especially if I haven't read it first. I'm very picky about what she reads.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40466661171026818402012-01-10T12:26:37.646-05:002012-01-10T12:26:37.646-05:00Deb, 11 is probably pretty young. There is violenc...Deb, 11 is probably pretty young. There is violence and a sexual situation.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-67536512687373965452012-01-10T12:23:04.716-05:002012-01-10T12:23:04.716-05:00Thanks, Trish. You're right about reading lev...Thanks, Trish. You're right about reading levels...I was just thinking, I guess, maturity level. My daughter is only 11 and reads at an 8th grade level, but there are some books I won't let her read....if you know what I mean.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5959641891058531302012-01-10T11:35:59.336-05:002012-01-10T11:35:59.336-05:00Deb, I'm always hesitant to answer the age ran...Deb, I'm always hesitant to answer the age range question because kids read at different levels and mature at different rates. I'd probably say maybe 14 and up.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46491474265631088372012-01-10T11:27:05.322-05:002012-01-10T11:27:05.322-05:00Trish, ASHFALL does sound good and I will pick it ...Trish, ASHFALL does sound good and I will pick it up to read it! I am curious to see how the survival aspect is handled by a teen. (Or, how the author writes from the teen perspective, I guess.) What's your suggestion, age-wise?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69930971902869946282012-01-10T11:17:14.663-05:002012-01-10T11:17:14.663-05:00Connie, I have to admit it kind of made me want to...Connie, I have to admit it kind of made me want to create a huge stockpile of food and water. :)Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-72275575404294057662012-01-10T11:16:32.243-05:002012-01-10T11:16:32.243-05:00Andrea, if you have the time at all, I'd highl...Andrea, if you have the time at all, I'd highly recommend reading The Hunger Games before seeing the movie. It's awesome.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44080283543072728842012-01-10T11:16:02.271-05:002012-01-10T11:16:02.271-05:00marybelle and Bella, Ashfall was one of my favorit...marybelle and Bella, Ashfall was one of my favorite reads of last year too. For some reason, I really like post-apocalyptic YA fiction.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-521858774459329142012-01-10T10:28:58.054-05:002012-01-10T10:28:58.054-05:00Oh my! Ashfall sounds like it is a gripping novel...Oh my! Ashfall sounds like it is a gripping novel that pulls one in and doesn't let go until the last page is read. I got shivers as I read the synopsis. I'm sure that when I do read it, I will need to wear a sweater. :-) Thanks so much for sharing!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78260762449539040742012-01-10T09:17:42.382-05:002012-01-10T09:17:42.382-05:00Hey, Trish! I havent read THE HUNGER GAMES books, ...Hey, Trish! I havent read THE HUNGER GAMES books, but the movie looks terrific. I can't wait to see it. As always, thanks for keeping us in the know!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75246798292763040292012-01-10T05:03:52.244-05:002012-01-10T05:03:52.244-05:00Ashfall was one of my favorite books of 2011! It&#...Ashfall was one of my favorite books of 2011! It's taking a little time but Im so glad it's getting more notice:)Bella@BeguileThySorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05723984443831411184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6484629696343463332012-01-10T02:32:51.104-05:002012-01-10T02:32:51.104-05:00I read ASHFALL & thought it was a very good re...I read ASHFALL & thought it was a very good read.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com