tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985707651062310868.post8456495609083656213..comments2023-04-01T08:53:21.417-07:00Comments on Manchester By the Book's Book Blog: Young Adult Fiction 4/12/2010Manchester By the Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11463445485832972730noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6985707651062310868.post-2036145554610193992010-04-20T06:32:19.164-07:002010-04-20T06:32:19.164-07:00The first scene in the book is a bit too realistic...The first scene in the book is a bit too realistic, considering the target audience. The rest of the spooky stuff feels like appropriate fantasy.<br /><br />A good read for adults and I've heard no complaints from the kids who have read it. It won two major awards as well: Newbery and Hugo.<br /><br />The best news is that one of my favorite movie directors, Neil Jordan, is making the movie. But, don't skip the book!<br /><br />Signed,<br />The Backroom Ghost at MBTBAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376661635450577359noreply@blogger.com