Have enjoyed reading this book with my students for a long time, but, because of the swearing, I am a bit reluctant to read it with Gabriel--both he and his mom being pretty straight-laced. But, I think, if I explain that some characters swear, we will not read those words aloud, but we will all see them, and that we can use them as a clue to character...we can get safely on with the story. Again, it is a cautionary tale, but one which I think all kids entering the age in which they are most vulnerable to crazy ideas suggested by peers should probably experience.
Have just started Texas Curiosities by John Kelso. It has had me giggling at the coffee table at the Y this morning and occasionally laughing out loud. The book chronicles silly statuary, restaurants and shops, museums, and other landmarks throughout both small town and big city Texas. It will probably become a "bathroom" book when Gabriel, Skippy and I have finished reading Maniac Magee so I can prepare the next book we will be reading. But when I finish Texas Curiosities, I may have to send a copy to friend Sue Rowe who I think will get a hoot out of it.
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