Daanon’s Comments (group member since Jan 29, 2008)

Daanon’s comments from the Reading Young group.

So I took my kids to see Spiderwick Chronicles last night and we all really enjoyed it. Though none of us have read the books YET, so I have no idea how faithful it was to the books. As many of the film critic reviews are saying one of the strong points is that the film treats are heroes as young adults and not big kids. These kids are smart, brave, and adventurous. They're not just observers to the story and action, they actually interact with whats going on around them. Its not overly cutesy or forced slapstick funny like a lot of kids film these days, there aren't any fart jokes or other bathroom humor thrown in simply because kids laugh that stuff funny or not. I'm a big fan of Tony DiTerlizzi's art and it was really cool to see some of his creations come to life on screen.

I'm interested to hear the opinions of others, especially those who have read the books. Post away folks...

So last year Harry Potter was the big book for most people. What is it that you can't wait to read this year?

I'm excited about...
Softwire: Virus on Orbis 2 by PJ Haarsma
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull
Erec Rex: Search for Truth by Kaza Kingsley
Faeries of Dreamdark: Silkslinger by Laini Taylor
Goblin Fruit by Laini Taylor
The Immortals: Grey Griffins Book 4 by Derek Benz and JS Lewis
The Indigo King: Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica Book 3 by James Owen