Mel: I said it about Narnia, too. I’ve seen the movie, and I still feel that way. The reason it’s possible to read just the one book is because it’s so connected with this time of year. Plus, it totally stands alone even though it’s part of a series. Anyway, it’s nice to have you with us in spirit. :)

Sylvia: None taken; it was the sort of thing my family might say to get a rise out of me. :) I have to disagree, though. IMO it would make a horrible movie. NO movie music could be as lilting, haunting, enchanting as it is in the book. No Jamaican carnival mask could be as spooky and weird in real life as in the book. Etc. Etc.

Darlene, welcome. Your blog is beautiful and I’d love to see your portfolio!

GEL, time on my hands? Huh? Whatever gave you that idea? Just because I manage to read a measly couple of pages in bed before I fall asleep at night…?

M.C., welcome. Haven’t read either one, but I’ll definitely put ‘em on my list. Thanks!

Have you read Comes A Horseman yet? Or Landon Snow and the Augor’s Riddle. I posted a review of the first and will be posting about the second in a couple of days.

Merry Christmas…enjoy Susan Cooper!

Must be nice to have so much time on your hands, Julie. ENJOY!
P.S. Darlene designed mrsd’s blog… :)