I went to the library today because I had two appointments with an awkward amount of time in between. So of course I came out with an armful of books and videos. It is easy to get things for my boys, there are just so many things they are into, but I am not supposed to get things for me right now because of my school schedule. Well, I cheated and got something... I saw a display ( I am a sucker for a good book display) that had an old favorite- Taking Care of Terrific by Lois Lowry. I remember reading this when I was a pre-teen. It is a story of a 14 year old girl and her summer babysitting job, but of course so much more.
I have already re-read the first half and was a little jolted by how it starts- she is talking about how she may have to go to jail...! I remember trouble- swan boats and bag ladies, and something about rootbeer popsicles and crayons with the tips not broken off, but jail?! I may have to read this more than once again, because I already feel myself racing through to find out what happens. When I do that I miss details- like when I was reading in the Witch of Blackbird Pond in high school, I totally missed that one girl had a physical handicap (it was kind of important to the story too), until a teacher pointed it out to me.
But anyway, since I have now read other Lois Lowry children's works and respect her craft, I want to enjoy that part of the book too. At least since it's children's book it shouldn't take too long to read it twice. As an adult reading with an appreciation of history and literature and developmental issues and differing points of view, it is a whole new experience. Have you ever reread a childhood favorite and found new things to love (or hate)?
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