Comments on: Chasing the Phantom Ship~Book Review

By: arielaonthego

arielaonthego — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:39:55 +0000

Lol this comment does work! The Phantom Ship is this old tale of a burning ship that’s found going across the Northumberland Strait. When you try to get closer to it, it’s said to just disappear! The book is actually pretty good, just maybe for younger audiences who won’t find it cringe.
I am enrolled at Christian Virtual School! It’s based in Canada, and I have real teachers that I can talk to online! Their website is christianvirtualschool.com 🙂

By: Corrie.S.P.

Corrie.S.P. — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:02:24 +0000

Maybe this comment will work I've never heard of a New Brunswick phantom ship. It sounds like it could be very interesting, if it was maybe written a bit better. I will read it if I come across it. BTW, I don't think I've ever asked you, what do you use for school?

By: arielaonthego

arielaonthego — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:50:39 +0000

In reply to grandmisadventures. Perfect! I’m sure you’ll find it to be a pleasant read

By: grandmisadventures

grandmisadventures — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:31:15 +0000

Even as an adult, I always enjoy the young adult or children’s books. This one looks interesting. Adding it to my list 🙂

By: arielaonthego

arielaonthego — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:39:34 +0000

In reply to itsdigitallylit. Thanks, Emma! I’m sure I can find something amazing but I just haven’t found it yet.

By: arielaonthego

arielaonthego — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:37:28 +0000

In reply to clcouch123. Thank you! As an aspiring writer that makes me very happy

By: arielaonthego

arielaonthego — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:36:52 +0000

In reply to theartblogger54. Yeah, from my writing classes I’ve taken I know the importance of drawing in the reader to make them keep reading. I really don’t think this book did that for me. I find it really tricky to find books for my age range. Young Adult books are supposed to be for me, (ages 13-17) but I often find them too mature for me. It’s hard to get what’s age appropriate.

By: theartblogger54

theartblogger54 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:16:29 +0000

There is a definite art to writing and ‘grabbing’ the readers attention in the first few pages. If I find myself struggling after 4 or 5 pages then I don’t bother going any further. I have a few authors that I really like but occasionally even they produce a dud. Too much unnecessary detail can make you lose the plot very quickly so a good plot and strong credible characters are essential and need to be established in the readers mind fairly early on.

For what it’s worth (probably not much!) I don’t see you as a ‘child’ per se, but as someone transitioning from childhood to adulthood via the teenager phase. It’s actually a seamless process and along the way some of the child traits drop off the conveyer belt of life and some of the early adult ones jump on.

By: clcouch123

clcouch123 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:15:15 +0000

Contrary to what you say, I think you do know how to explain your response. And you do well. (From a former English teacher.)

By: itsdigitallylit

itsdigitallylit — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:59:43 +0000

Sometimes a book just isn’t you cup of tea and it’s hard to explain why. It’s a great idea to rotate between Middle Grade, YA, and adult books to find what you like best! Hopefully you find a read you love soon!