tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post6433574762719729888..comments2024-03-23T12:04:33.354+00:00Comments on Serendipity Reviews: Hidden by Miriam Halahmyserendipity_vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-88830646384913039612011-09-01T17:43:37.531+01:002011-09-01T17:43:37.531+01:00Themes like immigration and asylum seekers aren...Themes like immigration and asylum seekers aren't discussed enough so I'm putting this on my wishlist. <br /><br />I definitely can see what you mean by comparing it to Whistle Down the Wind (love that film!).<br /><br />"Mohammed has been tortured by rebels in Iraq for helping the allied forces" - Interesting that the author played it safe there. I wonder what kind of reaction the readers would have if she'd had Mohammed escaping Iraq after being tortured by British/American soldiers.Cerihttp://notinthepink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-50298661051782464262011-08-19T20:35:40.561+01:002011-08-19T20:35:40.561+01:00This does sound like a powerful read Viv, nice rev...This does sound like a powerful read Viv, nice review.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-68104564275718355682011-08-19T18:59:42.523+01:002011-08-19T18:59:42.523+01:00brilliant review Viv! I didnt think this one would...brilliant review Viv! I didnt think this one would be very me until I read your review, now I think I need to read it!Raimy from Readaraptor Hatchlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060834482678440435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-10354343072136284392011-08-19T16:26:59.085+01:002011-08-19T16:26:59.085+01:00Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and I ...Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and I do hope you get round to reading HIDDEN and that you enjoy it. Many thanks to Viv for the great review and so interesting that you were not aware of the present tense! Excellent.Miriam Halahmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841164190139769948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-12648631553953865222011-08-19T05:52:06.950+01:002011-08-19T05:52:06.950+01:00Vivienne, I can tell you really enjoyed this book....Vivienne, I can tell you really enjoyed this book. Terrific review! It does sound like a great book for students and schools, with important messages or lessons.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-14070781389204723622011-08-18T17:47:21.677+01:002011-08-18T17:47:21.677+01:00Petty Witter - it most definitely was!
Mummazappa...Petty Witter - it most definitely was!<br /><br />Mummazappa - I keep thinking of the beach when I look at the cover. Our UK beach huts! It is a wonderfully topical book, just right for the teenagers of today.<br /><br />Bermudaonion -they are a bit hit and miss for me. So I am happy when I find one and don't notice it.<br /><br />Animewookie - thank you.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-77848439557079766752011-08-18T16:30:26.534+01:002011-08-18T16:30:26.534+01:00What a wonderful review. This sounds like a great ...What a wonderful review. This sounds like a great read..thanks Viv :DMy Gallery of Worldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08528910010868611731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-54815646191398806752011-08-18T16:10:15.923+01:002011-08-18T16:10:15.923+01:00I love present tense when it's written well, b...I love present tense when it's written well, but I think that's very hard to do because it very rarely is. This book sounds excellent!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-47818032660430137232011-08-18T13:57:32.453+01:002011-08-18T13:57:32.453+01:00This sounds really great, tackling important issue...This sounds really great, tackling important issues that people of all ages, not just the young ones, should be thinking about. Plus that cover is gorgeous!Danielle Zappavignahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493099952285137131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-84377995059704000532011-08-18T13:11:40.740+01:002011-08-18T13:11:40.740+01:00A modern interpretation of Whistle Down The Wind? ...A modern interpretation of Whistle Down The Wind? I'm hooked already. Sounds like a thought-provoking read Vivienne, thanks for recommending it.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-16970217395165186622011-08-18T10:26:47.687+01:002011-08-18T10:26:47.687+01:00Blodeuedd - there has been a real influx of them l...Blodeuedd - there has been a real influx of them lately. They really have got me thinking about things.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963292547354990076.post-36239010077734650442011-08-18T10:24:45.132+01:002011-08-18T10:24:45.132+01:00I do like that some of the books you have been rea...I do like that some of the books you have been reading has dealt with deeper subjects :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com