I WANTED THE MOM TO COME BACK! I was kind of disappointed...but I'm one of those people who only likes something with a perfect ending! One of the other things I didn't like was that Opal seemed too mature for her age. The way she thought about situations and about the problems she encountered. I'm sure this is because it wasn't actually written by a young child.
Overall, I thought it was a good book. It's a good book that can teach children how to see the good in people, and how to solve different problems. It's so common in today's society that mom's/dad's leave the house and children do not know how to deal with this at such a young age. Some children also have to deal with moving from town to town and making new friends all the time. This book goes against the stereotypical "perfect" book that I used to read when I was a kid. By this I mean, mom and dad, living in a middle class society, having tons of friends, and just playing all the time.
I would recommend this book to students around the age of 10. Now off to see the movie!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Chapters 21-26
This was the ending section of the book. It started off with setting up the party. I thought it was so cute how Sweetie Pie Thomas brought all those pictures to decorate the trees. You can tell she really wants a dog of her own!
When it started to rain, I started thinking that Winn Dixie was going to run off. Before they even mentioned it in the book. I really liked this quote from Gloria on page 159, "There ain't no way you can hold on to something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it." I love love love this quote! If I only knew a bunch of old people that were this wise, I'd probably look at the world so much differently. I think there needs to be a course taught at Texas State by senior citizens that teaches students how to deal with issues. I mean, they've been through it all right?! I may do that when I'm old...I'll keep you posted.
When Opal was looking for Winn Dixie she started thinking of the ten things she loved about him. This showed the reader that she really cared for this dog, as a friend and best friend. This part was really sad. I thought it was really nice of her dad to keep looking for Winn Dixie with her in the rain no less! My family probably wouldn't do that with me. Blah!
I was so excited when they finally found Winn Dixie. I know that feeling when a pet runs off and thinking of all the bad things that could be happening to them. It's horrible! Not sure if I'm ready for kids... When she finds Winn Dixie she mentions how her heart fills up with love. She starts "talking" to her mom and tells her that she doesn't think about her as much. Opal also remembers her tree she planted a while back and although it's not big, it's getting bigger. This symbolizes Opal herself and how she has grown as a person.
When it started to rain, I started thinking that Winn Dixie was going to run off. Before they even mentioned it in the book. I really liked this quote from Gloria on page 159, "There ain't no way you can hold on to something that wants to go, you understand? You can only love what you got while you got it." I love love love this quote! If I only knew a bunch of old people that were this wise, I'd probably look at the world so much differently. I think there needs to be a course taught at Texas State by senior citizens that teaches students how to deal with issues. I mean, they've been through it all right?! I may do that when I'm old...I'll keep you posted.
When Opal was looking for Winn Dixie she started thinking of the ten things she loved about him. This showed the reader that she really cared for this dog, as a friend and best friend. This part was really sad. I thought it was really nice of her dad to keep looking for Winn Dixie with her in the rain no less! My family probably wouldn't do that with me. Blah!
I was so excited when they finally found Winn Dixie. I know that feeling when a pet runs off and thinking of all the bad things that could be happening to them. It's horrible! Not sure if I'm ready for kids... When she finds Winn Dixie she mentions how her heart fills up with love. She starts "talking" to her mom and tells her that she doesn't think about her as much. Opal also remembers her tree she planted a while back and although it's not big, it's getting bigger. This symbolizes Opal herself and how she has grown as a person.
Chapters 13-20
I think a lot happened in this section of the book. This has to be my favorite portion of the book so far. One of the coolest parts of chapter 13 was when Franny told Opal the story about the Littmus Lozenge. I thought this was a really touching story and it showed dedication to how if you really try at something, it just might happen. When the girls tried the lozenge, Amanda mentioned that it made her miss Carson. This also made me wonder...who is Carson? I wonder if there's even a candy that can make you feel all these emotions? If so, I think I'd rather eat some chocolate...
Opal later finds out that Carson was Amanda's little brother. I like how Opal cares for others and no matter how they have treated her, she manages to see the good in them and forgive them. Opal also has the most incredible outlook on life at such a young age! For example, she says, "I lay there and thought how life was like a Littmus Lozenge, how the sweet and sad were all mixed up together and how it was hard to seperate them out." pg. 126. I don't even really look at life like that. Crazy...
While reading to Gloria, Opal decided she wants to plan a party. I think that was such a cool idea! She always seems to be that outgoing spirit that lights up the room. She is so innocent and always looks for the good in people or how she can bring out the good in them. I like her!
Opal later finds out that Carson was Amanda's little brother. I like how Opal cares for others and no matter how they have treated her, she manages to see the good in them and forgive them. Opal also has the most incredible outlook on life at such a young age! For example, she says, "I lay there and thought how life was like a Littmus Lozenge, how the sweet and sad were all mixed up together and how it was hard to seperate them out." pg. 126. I don't even really look at life like that. Crazy...
While reading to Gloria, Opal decided she wants to plan a party. I think that was such a cool idea! She always seems to be that outgoing spirit that lights up the room. She is so innocent and always looks for the good in people or how she can bring out the good in them. I like her!
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