Blue Roses was written by some kids in MVMS who's parents are divorced. If you read it and your parents aren't divorced, then you can get a pretty good idea of how a divorce is. And if your parents aren't divorced, then you can make some connections. Like I think that some of the facts about a divorce in the book are just things that you would probably think happens in a divorce. But some things are kind of true. I think it's great that the MVMS kids included things like " the thermometer" for you to see how your parents are doing (even if your parents aren't divorced). I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what's behind the curtains in a divorce.
I think that Blue Roses is very deep book. It taut me a lot, and I don't even have divorced parents. I loved this book! I really recommend this book to kids with divorced parents. It teaches you how to become stronger family, get more comfortable at both houses, and be able to be with both of your parents at the same time and not feel awkward. Blue Roses supplies tips, experiments, and quizzes. This book was a really sad read because I know so many kids with divorced parents, and I did not know that those families struggle so much. This book is not just good for kids, but for divorced parents too! At first I thought that this book would just be fun to read because it was by kids. But then I saw how hard it is for some kids , and I really felt their pain and wish that my parents never get divorced. I also loved the illustration in this book. The only thing that I wished I hadn't looked at, were the authors. It was really scary to see who it was written by because I know some of them. This is a great read!
ReplyDeleteYes, Nick. Blue Roses was very iformational, but not neccesairily truthful, like in "Myth and truth" it says
ReplyDelete" Myth: we will always love you, Truth: not when your mad", that wasn't true, because your parents will always love you, no matter what.
Also, the Banana Splits (authors), made a lot of mistakes, and I thought that it took a lot out of the story. I also think they should have added what it is like to have remarried parents. Like, for example, my stepmom is pregnant. Once I have a step-sister/brother. I will be able to say "Hey, this is my brotha from anotha motha". I'm considering writing a book like that, maybe with Blake and/or Annie, who's parents are divorced, actually maybe even you.
Sorry, I Didn't know Zoe was commenting.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know your step- mom is pregnant! And maybe we should write a book about that.
ReplyDeleteI think Zoe is right, this book does teach you how to bacome a stronger family. My parents arent divorced ether and it did teach me that. This book is great because the Authors make it very cartoony... but real. I dont think the title realy fit the book "Blue Roses, the Story Of Cupids Death"
ReplyDeleteIt only has one thing about the death of Cupid. And then a picture that didn't discribe it that much of his death.But in all this book is five stars. Mostly because it is so sad (I kind of like sad books) that familys have to go trough so much. Espscialy the kid or kids. This is a great book and I realy recomend it.
Okay, okay, I'm really loving the conversation here.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I really didn't think about this book as a read for kids whose parents were still married, but Zoe and Joseph have changed my opinion about that. I like how Joseph says that the book can teach about how to have a stronger family. Also, Zoe's remark about wishing that she hadn't seen who the authors were made me think about how I get uncomfortable around people who are going through problems, mostly because I don't know what to say or do. I'm not saying that this is the case with Zoe, it is just my personal connection and something that is very real for me.
Griffin's idea for a book is brilliant! By the way, congratulations, Griffin. Brotha from Anotha Motha would be a brilliant title, too. If nothing else, it sure would get the reader's attention. Maybe you guys could all collaborate on a book similar to Blue Roses, but tell it for your point of view -- Oh! What if you called it Brotha from Anotha Motha: behind the curtains of divorce...
Anyway, it would be interesting to see your thoughts, Griffin and Nick, because it seems like your experiences are somewhat different from those of the kids in Blue Roses. Also, it could be interesting to have perspective from kids whose parents are together, too. (Just something to think about, since you all need a final project.)
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I think that if your parents are having a hard time with each other. Them being divorced or not, you should try to understand how they feel and not pressure them with questions like: "what were you two talking about?" or "what's going on? What are you two talking about?".
ReplyDeleteI really like that ending!
ReplyDeleteMy parents aren't divorced so I have a hard time relating to this book. It is really good because they give you quizes, things like that to keep you awake. Bluue Roses IS an easy read though.