tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772061326118873528.post4011171080640915730..comments2024-03-25T07:00:33.967-05:00Comments on Bookworm for Kids: Review: The Silver Chains by L.J. ClarksonTonja Dreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772061326118873528.post-41617846556713132612016-08-22T15:54:01.001-05:002016-08-22T15:54:01.001-05:00Hmmm...I think the best way to describe it (or at ...Hmmm...I think the best way to describe it (or at least my maybe not so good attempt to :) )is that some actions, decisions or traits seem superficial. Things don't always have root and skim across with more of a 'accept that because it is so or isn't important enough' kind of feeling. Not that kids' books need much depth (YA has a tendency to delve into heart, kidney and soul), but my own kids (9 and 11) comment right away when a character comes across as if their personalities lie on the surface (unless it's Captain Underpants or has the soul purpose of being silly). They want to understand and feel with the characters too and not just watch a plot roll on by. And they aren't always easily fooled. I agree it's a pretty gray area, but then opinions usually are. <br />I still recommend this book, btw, and am sure kids will love the jump into the fantasy.<br />Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772061326118873528.post-19842978059655398332016-08-22T13:32:01.370-05:002016-08-22T13:32:01.370-05:00I'm always curious when a reader of middle gra...I'm always curious when a reader of middle grade says the characters lack depth. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.com