tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408344234649007529.post6757903932327297189..comments2023-07-01T03:28:06.904-04:00Comments on The Backstory: Medal MondayAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11469738498361839959noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408344234649007529.post-72368371495159614022012-01-27T10:41:37.935-05:002012-01-27T10:41:37.935-05:00Annie. Your post made me want to pick up the book ...Annie. Your post made me want to pick up the book and read it. But it also made me want to know more about you and your high school friend. There's a story in there waiting to be told.<br />We enjoy your posts. Our blog has nominated you for an award. Click on the link to follow. http://rt19writers.blogspot.com/Dave Amaditzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200630754359919693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408344234649007529.post-61664481565950405072012-01-24T08:13:35.817-05:002012-01-24T08:13:35.817-05:00Linda, that is so true!Linda, that is so true!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469738498361839959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408344234649007529.post-68036882576888753132012-01-24T07:37:02.558-05:002012-01-24T07:37:02.558-05:00I've been reading more and more verse novels i...I've been reading more and more verse novels in the past year, so I have read this, one of the few that was given an award yesterday. I remember especially the escape & terror the mother must have felt when trying to save her children. The book is quite beautifully written, and I love the way you connected with a real story in your past. Taking time to know someone who is different from yourself is important, although we are quick to judge sometimes, aren't we?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com