I read this book the summer between second grade and third. I remember sitting in my swing under the tree, late afternoon, candybars running through my mind.

This is a great CD with great songs however “Imma Shine” is not like the version in the movie. The whole reason I bought the CD was so I could listen to the instumental version not the rap. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem with rap in fact I liked the words to it very much. My problem is I’m a violinist who wanted to hear the music.

I enjoyed this book for a quick little read. It’s really not the type of book I would pick up but it was a Christmas present. I did enjoy the fact that Bull made the book into such a narrative that it was more like a novel instead, however I don’t think I’ll be canning anytime soon.

I stayed up until 3 am, camped out in the backyard reading this book. I hid my flashlight in my sleeping bag when someone would stir in their sleep

I thoroughly enjoyed Johnny Depp’s performance, however I didn’t enjoy the movie. I think it was better than the original, but neither movie does the book justice.

My family HATES Japanese food, but they love this recipe. If you would like to try it I used the recipe from the book, Japanese Family-Style Recipes by Hiroko Urakami.

I love the fact that she has so much respect for her mother. It seemed to be written as if she were sitting across the table talking to a dear friend. This book has opened a new door for me.