tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post5423339325362797289..comments2022-02-15T07:55:22.034-06:00Comments on Book Wind: Turning TricksTom Philionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-66256493146003894352010-02-22T15:12:37.683-06:002010-02-22T15:12:37.683-06:00A john is not a pimp, a john is a trick/client, a ...A john is not a pimp, a john is a trick/client, a pimp is a manager, does not pay for the prostitute.. please update your site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-80071211825535334092009-12-09T11:15:17.268-06:002009-12-09T11:15:17.268-06:00Radcinbad--
I had a similar response as you in yo...Radcinbad--<br /><br />I had a similar response as you in your comments. I think kids can "handle" the content, the issue is not whether they can, but "how" they handle, and whether or not teachers want to delve into the issues involved in "handling" material like this, which is complicated because some kids have experience "handling" topics and conversations that this book would produce in very analytical and serious ways, whereas others do not have this experienc, and so think it "odd" or even "inappropriate" in just about any context (including home). I agree it might be best to therefore work with excerpts, but I would think that highlighting the impacts of early sexual practices is just as important as highlighting the impacts of heroin, maybe even more so given the greater involvement in sex lifelong, for most people, than with heroin.<br /><br />TPTom Philionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-83431751336643143772009-12-07T12:31:18.955-06:002009-12-07T12:31:18.955-06:00There are five characters in this book who all tur...There are five characters in this book who all turn to prostitution for different reasons. <br /><br />I believe they are based on true events as are most of her books, but the characters are fictional.Andrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278582157448665022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-85131267648433457032009-12-07T04:15:13.122-06:002009-12-07T04:15:13.122-06:00So this book is a series of stories about teen pro...So this book is a series of stories about teen prostitutes? Is it based on true events? This book sounds very interesting. It seems to depict how the smallest thing can send a teenager over the edge, especially when they don't have many options. I think this will be on my summer reading list.Ms. Edukatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146332198790059097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-4155216227232670502009-12-06T22:41:45.635-06:002009-12-06T22:41:45.635-06:00Andra-
Your hook really got me, I had no idea the...Andra-<br /><br />Your hook really got me, I had no idea the average age of a prostitute in the U.S. is thirteen. While I found this disturbing, it also made me reflect on the comments being made...If the average age of a prostitute in this country is thirteen, are novels like this and others that explore sexuality and drug use truly inappropriate? Are we minimizing the maturity of our students? While I agree this book might not be a curriculum must have, your blog made me wonder if my normally conservative (for lack of a better word) views about the adolescent experience and are off base.radcinbadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275153309703047703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-62670202490789502792009-12-06T20:35:36.147-06:002009-12-06T20:35:36.147-06:00T. Arnold,
I like your suggestion! It would enc...T. Arnold, <br /><br />I like your suggestion! It would encourage students to think about positive ways to deal with tough situations. <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />AndraAndrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278582157448665022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-41538612902154112342009-12-06T20:27:29.835-06:002009-12-06T20:27:29.835-06:00I would have to agree that this book is best suite...I would have to agree that this book is best suited for upper high school students. There are a lot of serious issues discussed in this book and a more mature audience would have to read it.<br /><br />I like how the book addresses the fact that many people feel forced into a situation. Teachers could ask their students to choose one of the scenarios described in this novel and ask them to write about what they would do if they were in the same situation.T. Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316564512408986601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-45689213779429099452009-12-06T14:49:32.702-06:002009-12-06T14:49:32.702-06:00Krystal & Anne,
I'm glad you both want t...Krystal & Anne, <br /><br />I'm glad you both want to read it! Hopkins' books are tough and in your face, but written very well and I believe if not all are based on truth. I know Crank is about actual events that happened to several people and Hopkins put them together for one character. I think she is a phenomenal writer. <br /><br />I also agree that many of the books we have read aren't quite 'curriculum ready' but most of them seem like they would make great choice books and a lot of them would challenge our students, which is great. <br /><br />Thank you both for your comments. <br /><br />AndraAndrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278582157448665022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-16977586166234298892009-12-06T14:36:34.728-06:002009-12-06T14:36:34.728-06:00This book sounds intense! I have now pout all her ...This book sounds intense! I have now pout all her books on my list. Great review. I can't wait to read it. It seems as if the "best" YAL books are not curriculum ready but would make great supplemental readings for idependent students.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040000974162614877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-29244355980428134282009-12-06T14:14:20.066-06:002009-12-06T14:14:20.066-06:00Wow this book sounds really good. You intrigued me...Wow this book sounds really good. You intrigued me by giving plot details but not o many as the story was given away. I read Crank as well and think that if it is any indication of writing style I will read the rest.Krystal Tanamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252715933251407207noreply@blogger.com