tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post9016726020901530262..comments2022-02-15T07:55:22.034-06:00Comments on Book Wind: High School Debut: Volume 8Tom Philionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06066393537809002425noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-68853876789353268982009-12-07T05:30:31.937-06:002009-12-07T05:30:31.937-06:00I completely agree with you when you say that the ...I completely agree with you when you say that the book is somewhat pressuring teens to want to have a boyfriend of girlfriend. It sounds like it may be an enjoyable book but I wonder if it would affect YAs in a way that makes them feel like they need to have a boyfriend. Also, when you said that the book is read from back to front it reminded me of the time when I was first reading one of my boyfriends comic books with him. He reads the NARUTO series which is a Japanese anime. I had no clue how to read it until he explained it to me.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14663785247823918705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040911948950965125.post-35044047210939073952009-12-05T00:47:57.795-06:002009-12-05T00:47:57.795-06:00I’m not sure because of course I have not read the...I’m not sure because of course I have not read the book, but is it possible that the harsh treatment that the female receive is an actual lesson for young girls to say they do not need a boyfriend. It seems as if the girl is insecure as you have mentioned in your post. She feels as if she needs a boyfriend and then when she gets one she does not make him treat her well. I think maybe this book in itself can serve as a sort of “conduct book” book for young ladies. In demonstrating how the young lady acts in the book it can teach girls the right way which to act the opposite. However, the problem with this is many young readers take things at face value and do not read into messages or themes in depth. Therefore, I understand your worry that young adult readers can take this book the wrong way. However, I defiantly think that the book will capture and hold young readers interest. The book seem like it have the traditional outcast, popular good looking kid, and an embedded love story. Great post!schenieka hoskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883169338785781363noreply@blogger.com