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| Moments in Time by Larner | 9 Review(s) |
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| Galadriel Gardner | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/26/2023 |
| I have laughed and shed tears over this precious gem of a story. So, the Tooks run to what we (rather unfortunately, I believe) would call ADHD, or at least extreme impulsivity, as well as, perhaps, giftedness in Pippin’s case, and Frodo used his natural discernment and his love and ability to interact well with children to be, in effect, his paraprofessional/classroom aid. ADHD runs in my family, went unsuspected until I couldn’t deal with it anymore and began to look for answers, and now I would pay dearly to have been productively taught to stay! on! task! in childhood rather than struggling to learn now in my thirties. I’ve been in Frodo’s role as well with my own youngest brother. At least, for Pippin, the issue was caught early, and look how far he went, literally and figuratively! Everything about this story is so, so true to real, lived experience, and that alone is so encouraging. This is one to save and reread and share! Author Reply: I missed this post, I fear. As a special ed teacher I've had to work with such children several times. Am glad this hits home and truly for you. Thanks so much for your affirmation that I've got this one right. | |
| GamgeeFest | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 3/27/2010 |
| Ah, ADHD Pippin! What a handful. If only parents nowadays would take that approach, rather than just giving their kids drugs. *sigh* I’m glad that Frodo was able to help salvage Yule for the Beri and Merry and that he was able to figure out also what was going on with Pippin. Imagine the Quest if this problem hadn’t been fixed! lol! Author Reply: Oh, yes, indeed. And we can thank Golden for her suggestions that led to the writing of this one. And who better to figure things out than Frodo, right? Although Pippin was always a bit too--spontaneous?--at times, it seems. Thanks so very much! | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/18/2010 |
| Oh, this was lovely! (And somehow it reminds me of my own characters' "None of your nonsense, now, Pip" when Pippin is waxing whimsical... What fun! This bright, inquisitive young Pip of yours could easily grow into a fine problem solver, with a little tempering.) Author Reply: Oh, it is an honor to think you see our characterizations so closely in tune, Lindelea! And joy to you ever! And DO check the new story group that is opening. You will see why.... | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/17/2010 |
| I'm glad Pippin was able to realise his potential with help from Frodo Author Reply: Indeed, Linda! Oh, yes--he profited well enough by the time Frodo spent with him! | |
| Antane | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/15/2010 |
| Ah, to be taught by Frodo! Lucky Pippin. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :) Author Reply: Indeed so, Antane! Indeed so! | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/10/2010 |
| *lol* That letter was priceless! That's a bit extreme, even for Pippin! And the 'help' he put into the gifts left me giggling. Poor Beri and Merry! But I can see where the problem lies. Yay for Frodo – though so much younger than the other adults, he was the only one to understand and to have a solution. Who knows how things would have gone for Pippin if not for Frodo! Author Reply: I know some of the letter my students have written have left me giggling and scratching my head at the same time. It was rather fun trying to imagine how Pippin's letter might have gone. And Frodo does understand, and has figured out what to do to get poor Pippin back on track. So glad you enjoyed this one, Kitty! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/10/2010 |
| I'm sure frodo was a great teacher. Author Reply: I'm certain he truly was, Linda. Thanks so! | |
| Andrea | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/9/2010 |
| I will answer only the question asked had become I will not question the one who has no answers by the time Pippin had finished his writing LOL!!! I enjoyed this little story a great deal! And I'm glad that Pippin found such a talented teacher - and a new friend in Berilac. Hildifons and Frodo offered their pupils something very special that nowadays a teacher seldom has: time. I wonder how many talented children have failed at school due to a far too tight time schedule. I won't blame the teachers in general because they suffer as much as the children do. Author Reply: As one who taught for over thirty years, yes, we don't have enough time--or too often support--to always give our children what we need to give them to succeed fully. I've seen bright children called dull because their learning disabilities are mistaken for stupidity, and children who once loved school come to loathe it because their needs are not met. It hurts. And at least there were to special teachers within the Shire who helped two exceptional individuals shine! Thank you so! | |
| harrowcat | Reviewed Chapter: 99 on 1/8/2010 |
| Poor Pippin and, consequently, poor everyone else. Well done Frodo. It really takes one to know one. Author Reply: Oh, yes--it is hard when children don't get the specific training they need. And Frodo is able to learn from watching--and listening--to others describing their own experiences, and can recognize what he's heard of in others. I'm just so glad that Bilbo was his primary teacher! Thanks so, Liz. | |