tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post5215635532784085352..comments2024-03-27T00:14:01.220-07:00Comments on Wendelin's Blog: It's Finally TimeWendelin Van Draanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-28624092336330330312014-12-26T21:42:41.558-08:002014-12-26T21:42:41.558-08:00I just finished The Killer Cruise, (I've faith...I just finished The Killer Cruise, (I've faithfully checked the library every year or so for a new book) and stumbled across this blog as I was searching to see how many books were left. I can't believe I only have one book left! I've been reading Sammy Keyes since my friend introduced me when I was 9 or 10. We read them together, and I don't know if it was going to happen or not, or where we got the idea, but for some reason we were sure that there was going to be a Sammy Keyes movie, (how awesome would that be?! I hope the tv series works out!) and she, my friend, promised to drive me to see it when it came out.(Since she's almost 3 years older than me.) (ps she got high tops because of Sammy! I, unfortunately, only have short converse.) I figure now that we were wrong about there being a movie, as I waited for several years for one- if there is one, point me to it! <br /><br />Now, we've both moved away, I'm a high school senior (technically a graduate, since I graduated a semester early!) and I've been able to drive myself for almost 2 years.<br /><br /> The point is, despite my moves and graduations, I've never moved away from or graduated from Sammy Keyes, which is a really special, rare thing to find in a book series. Thank you for keeping Sammy real and relatable and fun to read about for EVERYONE, all ages, all types. You have an incredible talent, and I hope to get to continue to be able to enjoy it in future works, just as I will continue to cherish Sammy and all we've been through together. You've put an incredible amount of time and, obviously, LOVE into her, and I can't thank you enough. <br /><br />Don't ask me to share my favorite lines or scenes. I'll probably get even MORE mushy and stuff, if that's even possible. I've really enjoyed reading everyone else's though, and I just wanted to let you know the impact you've had on my life. I know you're on hiatus now, so you might not even see this, but I hope you do.<br /><br /> My appreciation can't really be contained in two words, but it seems I can only squeak out a "Thank you", so that will have to suffice. :)Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088123143155509686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-49511691001259243142014-12-10T22:10:16.349-08:002014-12-10T22:10:16.349-08:00macaroni and salsa is bae. have all the books on m...macaroni and salsa is bae. have all the books on my kindle and re-read all the things that i highlighted to find the best quote. though my fav part is farewell dance( omg i died, he sang their song!) my favorite quote has got to be from good old billy pratt, <br />"I got big ol' wings and i love to fly, i get up in da air and and i block da sky! i'm lookin' for a carcass, a pile o' guts, and if you think i'm ugly, you should see your butts!' as i said before perfection.Addicted to Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589216290876192288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-20622675025415072462014-12-10T20:13:50.265-08:002014-12-10T20:13:50.265-08:00I started this series in september for a book club...I started this series in september for a book club and ended in november. I've read every book by you, multiple times, and I just want to thank you for making my life better. Can't choose favorite quote, gotta say favorite book is Wild Things. Perfection Much!Addicted to Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589216290876192288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-77218428152176441752014-12-05T12:43:58.020-08:002014-12-05T12:43:58.020-08:00EDIT FROM MY FIRST COMMENT!!!!
___________________...EDIT FROM MY FIRST COMMENT!!!!<br />__________________________________<br />I just got the book (finally!)<br />It was excellent. I never knew that Heather was basically friends with Sammy...<br />Sammy Keyes is my new favorite series, you can thank my teacher for that! (Seriously, my teacher had us read this book for reading class)<br />Diary of a Wimpy Kid? No thanks! *burns Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and throws them in the harbor like the Boston Tea Party people*<br /><br />Great book. I wish there were more after this... but it has to end eventually.<br /><br />~ TheHolyRobber TheHolyRobberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046500977532054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-2855193898882758162014-12-05T12:40:28.370-08:002014-12-05T12:40:28.370-08:00The end of the book made me cry. Seriously.
And I ...The end of the book made me cry. Seriously.<br />And I don't usually cry about books!<br />Amazing book, but it kinda stinks that we don't know what happens after this. Does "Oscar" eventually come back and kill Sammy? (I hope not)<br />I'm probably getting most of the other books for Christmas... and one this weekend! I can't wait.<br /><br />Great series, and I wish it didn't have to end D:<br /><br />~ TheHolyRobber, again.TheHolyRobberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046500977532054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-16587444462253300352014-12-05T12:39:57.389-08:002014-12-05T12:39:57.389-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.TheHolyRobberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046500977532054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-18447665683050444422014-11-28T15:54:33.000-08:002014-11-28T15:54:33.000-08:00Dear TheHolyRobber! Glad you finally got to read i...Dear TheHolyRobber! Glad you finally got to read it...and that you liked it :-) When IS the last time you've seen an ice cream man? Haha :-)Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-6303714582448123002014-11-28T14:34:11.922-08:002014-11-28T14:34:11.922-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.TheHolyRobberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046500977532054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-89061637951586174082014-09-14T18:40:13.831-07:002014-09-14T18:40:13.831-07:00I just finished rereading the whole series (except...I just finished rereading the whole series (except KG) today, and I'm afraid to read the other comments now since I don't want to read anything about the last book (even if it's not spoilery).<br /><br />That article was great. And rereading the (nearly) whole enchilada, I was able to see where various series-long plotlines were introduced and resolved (and carried between books, even when they were on the back burner). Really intriguing to pick up on how early some of them were alluded to before really being explored (e.g., Marissa's family situation). Anyway, here are some of my favorites:<br /><br />Favorite mystery: Wedding Crasher. So many suspects with so many different motives, but the clues added up to only the one answer. A fairly complex "locked room" mystery, and the book had such a good balance of plot and mystery, just really well woven together.<br /><br />Favorite baddie takedown: Sisters of Mercy. I laugh every single time. Honorable mention: Snake Eyes.<br /><br />Favorite Heather takedown: Operation Horseshoe Recovery.<br /><br />Favorite Sammy insult: "Your life's an ashtray, Heather." (Though she really has so many so-bad-they're-good lines, it's hard to remember them all...)<br /><br />Favorite friends adventure: Pirates in the Black Pearl (the whole night).<br /><br />Favorite characters: Sammy, Holly, Casey, Billy, Hudson, Grams, Sammy's dad.<br /><br />Favorite teachers: Mrs. Ambler, Ms. Rothhammer, the history long-term sub.<br /><br />Favorite "weird" food: mac and salsa (gotta have the cheese) -- because it's seriously yummy.<br /><br />Favorite Lady Lana drama: the double 13.<br /><br />Favorite Casey present: the custom high tops are a close second, but it's got to be the horseshoe.<br /><br />Favorite Darren Cole song: Nothing But Trouble.<br /><br />Favorite Borsch moment: when Sammy attacks him in Psycho Kitty Queen and he just kind of takes it and tries to help her calm down -- it really shows how much he's grown to understand her, and shows his soft side.<br /><br />I can't even try for a favorite quote or scene, because I love so much of the series. I guess I should have taken notes. So many moments that made me laugh... or cry... or go "Holy smokes!" Thanks for the incredible, crazy ride, Wendelin. Can't wait to read KG.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743674350647517445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-91544558854552531542014-09-14T17:49:22.236-07:002014-09-14T17:49:22.236-07:00Loved this week's input. Thanks very much, eve...Loved this week's input. Thanks very much, everybody! I savored these!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-52693143568498320192014-09-13T17:05:18.105-07:002014-09-13T17:05:18.105-07:00Here's the rest of my list:
Cold Hard Cash:
&q...Here's the rest of my list:<br />Cold Hard Cash:<br />"You're my rock, Sammy." (Said by Marissa)<br /><br />Justice Jack:<br />"You're babysitting me?" <br />It flashes through my mind that I should deny it, but what comes flashing out of my mouth is, "No way.... I'm Billysitting!"<br />He doesn't think that's too funny. "You don't have to, you know."<br />"Tough. You're stuck with me."<br />We walk along like that for a little while and finally, in a really quiet voice, he says, "Thanks, Sammy-keyesta." <br />I grin at him. "Any time, Billy-beasta."<br /><br />Daisy's letter<br /><br />I decided that what made people love Justice Jack was the way he believed the things he said. The way he believed that one person could change things by standing up, standing tall. Maybe that wasn't an actual superpower, but the way he put his whole heart and soul into it?<br />It was powerful. <br />Powerful enough to make you believe it, too. <br />And, you know, when you think about it, that may be the best superpower of all. <br /><br />Sin City:<br />"What's wrong?" I call, because Hudson is getting out of the car. <br />"Senna we're missing something, he says back. <br />"What?"<br />He grins. "Our family." Then he makes a grand sweeping motion, which can only mean one thing. <br />Get in!<br />The three of us all look at each other, and when Darren says, "Me, too?" I tell him, "I can't be the only troublemaker in the family-come on!"<br /><br />Killer Cruise:<br />Pg. 182 and 183 from Killer Cruise<br /><br />When Darren and Marko get ready to defend Sammy and Marissa from the Kensington's<br /><br />And the truth is, I don't really hear much of the end of the concert after that song. I'm too dazed by the truth behind what Marissa had said, and the thought that somehow, despite everything I'd muddled through the past few years, I've wound up here, on a cruise ship of all places, teary-eyed over the words of a song. <br />A song written just for me. <br /><br />For Sammy-<br />Stay feisty and fearless. And keep your shoes on. Sue Taylor<br /><br />"But here's the thing," he says. "I like the person you are, and you wouldn't be you without the experiences you've had. You wouldn't be you without your grandmother's influence or your mother's lack of attention the last few years, of if you'd grown up as a rocker's daughter. You would be somebody else." He gives a little shrug. "And the truth is, I'm almost positive that I wouldn't respect and admire and love that person the way I do you."Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-90457520391545992512014-09-12T17:06:15.273-07:002014-09-12T17:06:15.273-07:00I just bought and finished the last book in just a...I just bought and finished the last book in just a matter of hours. It was great! You wrapped it up in a neat little tidy bow. Loved it!Renitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341052805677161218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-45705413785737175562014-09-12T09:25:06.318-07:002014-09-12T09:25:06.318-07:00Dear Wendelin,
Your are one of my favorite author...Dear Wendelin,<br /> Your are one of my favorite authors and my favorite book of yours is The Running Dream and I just started Flipped and I really like it so for. Please write back.<br /><br /> Yours truly, <br /> Sofia the 5th GraderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-61285444694727886272014-09-12T09:23:50.114-07:002014-09-12T09:23:50.114-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-7211274541995340852014-09-12T08:04:16.041-07:002014-09-12T08:04:16.041-07:00I can't tell you how happy all these comments ...I can't tell you how happy all these comments and reflections made me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Glad we have each other!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-18250718548887119842014-09-11T22:32:59.130-07:002014-09-11T22:32:59.130-07:00I got Kiss Goodbye today for my birthday, and I ju...I got Kiss Goodbye today for my birthday, and I just finished it. I loved it. So, so much. It was such a good ending to a series that I love and it just made me happy. Thank you so much for this book and for all of your books that I have just loved and that have gotten me through lots. Thank you, and I loved it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747733053195551669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-15573969208931361292014-09-11T21:28:18.148-07:002014-09-11T21:28:18.148-07:00I'm still waiting for KG, but in the meantime,...I'm still waiting for <i>KG</i>, but in the meantime, I have some more favorite things from the rest of the series:<br /><br />Realizing, upon reread, that <i>Madame Nishira</i> was the one who started Sammy going behind Employees Only doors and onto roofs.<br /><br />The bit (in <i>Art of Deception</i>) where Grams is dancing around the kitchen.<br /><br />The description of <i>Waitin' for Rain to Fall</i>.<br /><br />The Black Pearl--"Landlubbers. Like I could contain you within the <i>outside</i> of the vehicle?"--and the dance--the Awesome Amblers and the entire student body shaking the roof off the gym--and the ice blocking.<br /><br />And the shoes. Wendelin, reading that scene was like you giving us a big hug.<br /><br />Fingers crossed that <i>Kiss Goodbye</i> shows up tomorrow! I've got a bad cold, I could use the reading material... Glad everybody so far likes it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098482630516206836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-3240079624293643172014-09-11T20:00:24.399-07:002014-09-11T20:00:24.399-07:00I basically devoured Kiss Goodbye all in one gulp ...I basically devoured Kiss Goodbye all in one gulp last night, and it was perfect! It's always worrisome to start the last book of a beloved series, but a true delight when the last book is wonderful, satisfying, and leaves just enough to the imagination. Thank you for Sammy! I love following her around on her adventures. Everyone keeps saying goodbye to her, but the beauty of BOOKS is that we don't HAVE to ever really say goodbye! There's a lovely long row of my bookshelf dedicated to Sammy, and I can spend time with her any time I want. <br />I can't wait till Puyallup! I'll be the 6 foot tall hugely pregnant lady in the back. :)Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348870391207174375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-46005791973343699092014-09-11T19:12:11.502-07:002014-09-11T19:12:11.502-07:00Just finished Kiss Goodbye. It was the most amazin...Just finished Kiss Goodbye. It was the most amazing book I have ever read. Sammy has affected my life so much, an it's said to say goodbye. But I guess it's not really a goodbye, I can always go back to the adventures and memories of Sammy. She impasse my life so much. And reading that last sentence, it really hit me that that was the last Sammy Keye book. But I will always cherish having her in my life.<br />So thank you Wendelin go sharing Sammy Keyes with us and sharing her adventures. <br /><br /><br />GabrielleGabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-24526738358945640782014-09-11T17:25:03.521-07:002014-09-11T17:25:03.521-07:00Thank you so much for bringing Sammy Keyes to the ...Thank you so much for bringing Sammy Keyes to the world! I'm going to miss waiting for the next book to come out and constantly checking fantasticfiction for any news on it!<br /><br />My favourite moment has got to be from Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things when Sammy ends up in a load of tics and runs out with her pants down in front of Billy and Casey! Had me in fits of laughter!HelenaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656115106718098874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-28304201851196407052014-09-11T15:52:18.846-07:002014-09-11T15:52:18.846-07:00Got Kiss Goodbye and I'm reading it! So amazin...Got Kiss Goodbye and I'm reading it! So amazing! I reared up a few times. Can't believe the series is ending. But Sammy will always be with us. :)<br /><br /><br />GabrielleGabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-47429350147496596732014-09-11T12:55:33.936-07:002014-09-11T12:55:33.936-07:00Can't believe I didn't know her middle nam...Can't believe I didn't know her middle name was Josephine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-25890727482247389732014-09-11T12:55:03.526-07:002014-09-11T12:55:03.526-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-29416597209335741652014-09-11T12:54:56.564-07:002014-09-11T12:54:56.564-07:00one of my favorite lines was when Sammy was taking...one of my favorite lines was when Sammy was taking care of pepe and Sammy jumped Casey's friend for the skateboard. Never mess with Sammy's Skateboard! Just finished Sammy Keyes and the Kiss Goodbye. T^T It was amazing and so sad. Was the ending in our (reader's) and your perspective? If yes, we will alwaysbe able to visit her :) (I never realized her middle name was JOSEPHINE!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-65790313639687879352014-09-11T04:11:02.450-07:002014-09-11T04:11:02.450-07:00I read it too! I cried and I miss it so much! I mi...I read it too! I cried and I miss it so much! I might reread the whole series again before really saying bye!Sahelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217171287632290489noreply@blogger.com