In Kate DiCamillo’s Louisiana’s Way Home, Louisiana, has a way of characterizing people in a few sentences. About her grandmother, Louisiana says, “If you have to choose between smiling and not smiling, choose smiling. It fools people for a short time. It gives you an advantage. According to Granny.” At that point, I started to… Read more »
February 2019
Kryptonite
Tell me if this sounds familiar. The young warrior/wizard/Jedi/Strega/hobbit/dragon-rider/space traveler starts out without many skills or knowhow. As the story progresses, the character acquires power and knowledge so he/she can ultimately face the Forces of Evil. The character may be given a mentor or some other protection, but that safety net can’t last throughout the… Read more »