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I can't stop reading but my vote for the next discussion would be to go for chapters 5 thru 10.
And - having already read through that, I would like to pose a question for the author. I grew up in Katy, Texas - Rice capital of Texas just west of Houston. Spent my teen summers swimming in the Rice ponds of the fields. I have to ask - how did she get it "so right"? Has she been to the area? So far, everything she has written about the rice field area has been right on.
And also, growing up in the Houston area, I have to say that I, too, have experienced the harsh realities of INS raids. I never realized that they were so insensitive to the children, but I have known workers that were "rounded up" It is an eye-opening experience. Even living so close to it all, I still have a hard time deciding which side of the fence I sit on. Maybe because I can see both sides of the story.
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Hi! I'm new here and have a quick question for all you book lovers - it is probably too late for me to get in on this thread but this book looks interesting to me and I'm going to see if it is available at our library. Do you recommend reading this series, Lakeshore Chronicles in order or can I read this book independently from the others?
Sorry for interrupting the discussion - carry on...
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Hi! I'm new here and have a quick question for all you book lovers - it is probably too late for me to get in on this thread but this book looks interesting to me and I'm going to see if it is available at our library. Do you recommend reading this series, Lakeshore Chronicles in order or can I read this book independently from the others?
Sorry for interrupting the discussion - carry on...
Thanks! -MM
LOL we aren't reading them in order we only just found out that it was a series. If you get the book soon you will most likely be able to catch up quickly as it is a quick and enjoyable read. Hope you will join us soon.
I would say if you can get it, just pick it up and start reading. It is a very good book, easy to get caught up in and read quickly. You will catch up with us in no time!!!
I am going to go back and find the rest of the series when I finish this one. I don't think many of us hae actually read the whole series from the beginning.
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Hi! I'm new here and have a quick question for all you book lovers - it is probably too late for me to get in on this thread but this book looks interesting to me and I'm going to see if it is available at our library. Do you recommend reading this series, Lakeshore Chronicles in order or can I read this book independently from the others?
Sorry for interrupting the discussion - carry on...
Thanks! -MM
Of course you can join! It isn't too late at all. We have a few other people who have PMed me that they are still searching for the book.
Each of the Lakeshore Chronicle books is written to stand on its own, BUT I have a feeling we will be starting with #1 and going in order after we finish this one.
Book Club, this is a very interesting discussion and, once again, I am enjoying your ideas and thoughts!
Good morning Book Club!
I like the suggestions to discuss thru chapter 10, so lets do that this week. (We can start today, since so many people are "A" students and are reading ahead!
Hope you all hav a wonderful Friday!
ALright well can I just say that I LOVE how she incorporated the Just Breath comic strip into the Bakery scene LOL I am also very taken with how honest Bo is about the situation he and AJ are in. I like that he is not trying to baby talk the boy and although he is not alarming the boy by letting him know how often these cases do not go well he is being straight forward about the situation. I think he is definately trying his best!!!!
Who found the Disney reference in this week's reading?
Carry on!
I have to confess, the Disney reference in this week's reading has slipped by me. Even after going back and re-reading the chapters (I have to say, I am enjoying re-reading the chapters for these discussions. I pick up more each time I go back.) I will have to count on someone else to point this one out. I caught several more as I read farther, though. I am heading back to re-read AGAIN to try to find that reference. I'm hooked!
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Was anyone else confused by the introduction of the new female charactor and her toddler????? I was.
I was confused at first. I had to stop and think - "Wait! Where did she come from?" But my thoughts are that there are 2 possibilities here. 1. Daisy and her situation were introduced in an earlier book in the series (I have looked into the series and a lot of the characters in this book have history in one of the previous books). Or 2. We are being set up for the next book in the series. A short introduction to peak our curiousity and make us want to find out more. Either way - the author succeeded. I am curious.
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I am also very taken with how honest Bo is about the situation he and AJ are in. I like that he is not trying to baby talk the boy and although he is not alarming the boy by letting him know how often these cases do not go well he is being straight forward about the situation. I think he is definately trying his best!!!!
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