tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post2569800288328257092..comments2024-03-27T00:14:01.220-07:00Comments on Wendelin's Blog: Diamond In A Smelly Old Sock?Wendelin Van Draanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-83604016711860108622012-11-24T09:44:08.255-08:002012-11-24T09:44:08.255-08:00Well, I've loved Sammy Keyes since the first t...Well, I've loved Sammy Keyes since the first time I read Hotel Thief, and I think the cover art is amazing! And improving! I have an interest in cartooning and maybe even looking into a career in cover art (or something). Most books that come out now, I look at the over and think, um no thanks, but not with Sammy Keyes - the covers are intriguing and colorful and full of life - exactly what I want in a book! They capture the content of the books perfectly! I don't usually end up readying a book unless it's recommended by a good friend of mine, and if I find one I love, I often cringe at the cover, thinking, that doesn't portray what's inside at all! So bravo to anyone involved with the covers, because, like I said, they're perfect for Sammy!<br /><br />Write on!<br />MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601406314752176527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-17350432848553251252012-07-13T20:21:55.100-07:002012-07-13T20:21:55.100-07:00Random: So my friends nicknamed me Steph Classy-pa...Random: So my friends nicknamed me Steph Classy-pants Hall...I soooo didn't think of Sophie Sassypants Driscoll when they said that hahaha :p<br />This Has Been A Comment<br />Sincerely Steph ClassypantsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-18537324845118437402012-07-12T22:50:18.306-07:002012-07-12T22:50:18.306-07:00Now I have to lay out some hypotheses. I just rer...Now I have to lay out some hypotheses. I just reread all the books at the beginning of July, but I wasn't paying attention too much to the NN. I remember Mrs. Wedgewood lost her muumuu, and the clothes seem to have been all female (and mostly nighties).<br /><br />Since the SHR has limited access, only someone who lives in the building, works in the building, or is a frequent visitor could get away with it for so long, I think. So here's my list of suspects:<br /><br />1) Screwdriver Sally, Blue, Bun-Top, Ted, etc. -- we don't know enough about any of them to guess motive<br /><br />2) Mr. Garnucci -- could be a way to get back at the residents who annoy him<br /><br />3) Mama Mouse -- she needs <i>something</i> to line her nest(s) with, though I think it'd be hard for a mouse to drag a mammoth-sized muumuu<br /><br />4) Dorito (or some other resident cat) -- he does like to sneak out of the apartment, and cats love to make little dens in dark hidden corners (my dad had a cat that stole all his socks; they never found them even when they moved out of that apartment)<br /><br />5) Grams -- she said she wanted to use scrap fabric to start a business several books ago -- but would she really steal one of Mrs. Wedgewood's muumuus and make Sammy pay for the replacement?<br /><br />6) Other people around town who use a lot of fabric: Gina/Mme. Nashira, Cece (thrift shop owner), TJ (okay, he doesn't use fabric, but he's always scheming)<br /><br />7) someone we haven't met yetJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743674350647517445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-91616172376354981482012-07-12T22:34:43.805-07:002012-07-12T22:34:43.805-07:00Okay my bet for what Grams is hiding is that Sammy...Okay my bet for what Grams is hiding is that Sammy's father either heard about Sammy or Lana ran into him and told him and he wants to meet her. (Because I am hoping that he doesn't know about Sammy. Because then if he didn't know he would okay in my book because it wasn't like he was running out on her.)<br /><br />And as for the nightie mapper I kind of feel like it is Mr. Garnucci. But he also is a pretty cool dude. Sticking it to those old ladies! So is the Nightie Nappier mystery going to be Sammy last?<br /><br />And so my sister might get a job at a bookseller and it got me thinking. I was thinking that if I worked at a book store and someone came to buy Sammy Keyes, how would I react? Would I remain calm and professional? Or would I get excited about finding another Sammy fan! <br /><br />I think I would be overally excited. Yep.... Probably. <br /><br />KyKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-28712116120854292852012-07-12T22:33:20.678-07:002012-07-12T22:33:20.678-07:00I've actually never put much thought into the ...I've actually never put much thought into the Nightie Napper. And wow one mystery Sammy hasn't solved...... Yet..Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-14543959964138362232012-07-12T22:14:52.832-07:002012-07-12T22:14:52.832-07:00Out of ALL the criminals in the Sammy Keyes series...Out of ALL the criminals in the Sammy Keyes series, the Nightie Napper is the one who doesn't get caught for 6 books. I'm not sure if it's comic irony or pure satirism or just coincidence... but if you think about Caeser the Gang Guy and Meth Lab Guy and the Counterfeit Guy and the Killer Creeps (from Night of Skulls)...<br />...you've seriously got to give some props to the person who just wanted to steal some nighties and muumuus.<br />They lasted 6 books.<br />SIX books. That months and months in Sammy's life.<br />He/she should really get a medal or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-1913683028195861432012-07-12T21:36:51.476-07:002012-07-12T21:36:51.476-07:00Just to tease you...
I've been saving Nightie...Just to tease you...<br /><br />I've been saving Nightie Napper for the last book.<br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants that resolved!<br /><br />You will laugh (I hope). <br /><br />I would say more but that would be reckless!<br /><br />Nightie-Night!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-77942143846290001352012-07-12T21:30:33.623-07:002012-07-12T21:30:33.623-07:00I know I was wondering what she was hiding?! We wi...I know I was wondering what she was hiding?! We will probably figure that out in the next book.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-22543149342605727862012-07-12T21:24:40.568-07:002012-07-12T21:24:40.568-07:00Yeah i get it. personally i don't think anyone...Yeah i get it. personally i don't think anyone would make a good enough Casey. <br />ANd i'm dying to know what Grams is hiding.Yusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336152552714339539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-7487237386394904522012-07-12T20:48:58.145-07:002012-07-12T20:48:58.145-07:00I don't think I would like Max Schneider as Ca...I don't think I would like Max Schneider as Casey. But that's just my opinion.Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-52524383429129297182012-07-12T20:09:09.724-07:002012-07-12T20:09:09.724-07:00Steph, yes, I meant the scene Wendelin mentioned. ...Steph, yes, I meant the scene Wendelin mentioned. My 9th grade English teacher told me on the last day of class that I was the kind of student that every teacher dreamed of getting at least once in her career, and she was sad that she never seemed to be able to push me to my potential. I wish she'd said it sooner; I would have worked my butt off for her (though I did put a lot of effort into certain projects she assigned). I did eventually become a better student (years later, in the latter part of college and in grad school), but I'm sorry I wasn't that student for her. The Rothhammer scene made me remember that.<br /><br />I agree, it is pretty surprising Sammy hasn't tackled the Nightie Napper mystery yet! It's been months, and isn't she curious? Especially since she had to pay for a replacement muumuu! I bet Hudson has a mini-spy camera he could lend her for the laundry room. But maybe it's a reminder that some mysteries just never get solved.<br /><br />I actually don't want to know Hudson's past (just how Sammy met him). I do like that he's finally 73 now -- I guess Sammy found out his birthday in between books.<br /><br />I want Sammy's living situation to be resolved by the last book, and I want to know what else Grams was hiding in Justice Jack. (Come on, Grams, trust goes both ways! Sammy noticed that she had inherited Lana's sneakiness, but it's pretty clear where Lana got it, too.)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743674350647517445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-23602168479227343882012-07-12T19:53:28.114-07:002012-07-12T19:53:28.114-07:00I am soooo excited! ahhhh! (:I am soooo excited! ahhhh! (:ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16394206748094566390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-19638853602792691092012-07-12T19:13:11.990-07:002012-07-12T19:13:11.990-07:00Oh, that part. Okay, heart attack over, but I stil...Oh, that part. Okay, heart attack over, but I still might re-buy it to have them all in hardcover. <br />And Optimistic4ever you forgot the biggest mystery of all, the Nightie Napper. God knows how I'd live if that isn't solved.. <br />I'm being serious.......I've gotta know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-51656627086750616802012-07-12T16:26:40.732-07:002012-07-12T16:26:40.732-07:00Um anyways did anyone think Max Schneider would ma...Um anyways did anyone think Max Schneider would make a good Casey? Like i said on the 13th post...Yusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336152552714339539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-59562400448247112922012-07-12T14:50:04.892-07:002012-07-12T14:50:04.892-07:00After the 16th book we will know who Sammy's d...After the 16th book we will know who Sammy's dad is. Then we can focus on mysteries such as Hudson's past, Billy's family, and what the significance of the word "Loopy noogies" is. I think Sammy mentioned it being an inside joke between her and Marissa, and I'm super curious to know what it is.<br /><br />If any of these questions were answered in Justice Jack, I haven't gotten it yet :(Optimistic4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184887186486832879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-20856985190463712012-07-12T14:31:37.678-07:002012-07-12T14:31:37.678-07:00Steph--I'm guessing she means the part where S...Steph--I'm guessing she means the part where Sammy turns in old homework...<br /><br />As a former teacher, I'm with Jessica :)Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-67049008459778313412012-07-12T14:13:51.351-07:002012-07-12T14:13:51.351-07:00Jessica... a scene with Ms Rothhamer? Were you tal...Jessica... a scene with Ms Rothhamer? Were you talking about Power of Justice Jack, a scene with her?? Are you talking about the real book or ARC because if there are changes like that, I must buy the official book too. Forget my nonexistant income. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-27036507573313290762012-07-12T10:29:24.882-07:002012-07-12T10:29:24.882-07:00I ordered Virals from the library.
I would so do ...I ordered Virals from the library. <br />I would so do the cookie thing with my older bros (24 and 16). My aunt has a lot of kids and so does my uncle. My aunt has 6 biys and one girl at the end. I feel sorry for a girl with six older brothers if i can barely handle one. My uncle has 3 daughters then a son then another daughter and then another son...<br />Yeah this book is a lot about Billy and I loved it.<br /><br />--YusaYusahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336152552714339539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-56053438828976732482012-07-12T10:20:40.322-07:002012-07-12T10:20:40.322-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Millershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492040219377626386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-15900056223417282822012-07-12T10:20:38.071-07:002012-07-12T10:20:38.071-07:00WAAH! I so can't wait to read this one! But as...WAAH! I so can't wait to read this one! But as always, I have to because they still have to ship it aaall the way to Switzerland.<br />At least this time shipping's not gonna cost me an arm and a leg, cause we're ordering from another reliable website instead of amazon. :)<br /><br />It kinda surprised me that the lady called the cover art a smelly old sock,'cause I've always loved them! It always kinda clues you in for what's gonna go on without giving too much away.<br /><br />But I'm also intrigued by why nobody seems to like the paperbacks that much. Sure, They don't beat the hardcovers but they're still pretty nice to me. *shrugs* Maybe it's because I've always liked cartooney drawing because I grew up watching them. HmmmMillershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492040219377626386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-13060600190158326892012-07-12T10:14:02.265-07:002012-07-12T10:14:02.265-07:00See if I was Dutch it wouldn't be as fun cause...See if I was Dutch it wouldn't be as fun cause I only got an older sister who's 18. But We are a crazy Italian family!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471660304961348918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-21824757506420826672012-07-12T09:50:40.593-07:002012-07-12T09:50:40.593-07:00Well so I have my oldest sister, who is 30 is marr...Well so I have my oldest sister, who is 30 is married and had has three boys ages- 6, 4, and 1. Then my 27 year old brother. Then my sister who is 25, married, with a 12 year old step son, then a 4 year old girl and a 2 year old boy. Then it's my older sister, 18, me, 15, and then my little sister, 14. So yeah I have a big family so holidays get pretty wild. Plus I don't treat my be neice and nephew like neice and nephew, more like brothers and sisters because I see then so much.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-20642160012042094752012-07-12T09:41:23.912-07:002012-07-12T09:41:23.912-07:00Wait, whoa, Kylie...HOW MANY kids are in your fami...Wait, whoa, Kylie...HOW MANY kids are in your family?Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-66592908801434946832012-07-12T08:18:45.064-07:002012-07-12T08:18:45.064-07:00That makes sense. So when you say Van Draanens do...That makes sense. So when you say Van Draanens does that mean you celebrated it? That is so cool! I am pretty sure if my family was Dutch we would have a wild time with this. I can picture this now: three girls age 18-14 fighting for the cookies against boys age 12, 4,6,2,1 and a 4 year old girl. Plus since I am sure my big brother would join add in a 27 year old. Yeah pretty sure that would be an epic battle.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-30905936197794848742012-07-12T08:12:22.922-07:002012-07-12T08:12:22.922-07:00The Great Cookie Mystery is kept unsolved by the y...The Great Cookie Mystery is kept unsolved by the young due to a delay in the time between hearing the cookies "crack" and looking up to see them "falling through the ceiling". They don't actually penetrate the ceiling. They "bounce back" but when you're not on Sinterklaas's team and merely a wild Dutch youth sliding around after cookies, the illusion is remarkable. Especially when they're launched (by handful) upward from around a wall. I'll have you know that civilized Dutch families do not celebrate this way. Only wild ones do. And I'm pretty sure Van Draanens were the wildest celebrators of all.Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.com