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Misti
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Hey, all!

 

I came across a reference to a book called "Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame" by Michael S. Class.

 

I am intrigued.  I am tempted... but my library doesn't have it and I am a little wary.

 

Is anyone here familiar with it?

 

http://www.magicpictureframe.com/home.html

 

My wariness is because Amazon has a comment that one reader is "glad it unself-consciously refers to God and the Bible".  Now, it's a history book -- it's only normal that there might be quotes in which historical figures "blame it all n God".  they did.  Often.  Even our own dear Miss Mason did it. 

 

My concern is for how obtrusive it is.  If it's all in an historical context and not too frequent, I can deal with it.  If it's an apologia, that's another matter entirely.

 

Does anyone know?  The web site and the Amazon reviews leave the question looming...

 

Thanks all!

 

Misti

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October 27, 2009 at 3:45 PM Flag Quote & Reply

secularcm
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I'm not familiar with this book but if you want I can have Drakon see if our library has it (our library system is awesome)and I could then see how religious it is. Drakon will be going to the library next Thursday or Friday.

October 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Misti
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Oh, that would be awesome, Gina!  Thank you! 

October 30, 2009 at 4:03 PM Flag Quote & Reply

secularcm
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Sorry Misti,

Neither our library system nor Powells carries this book. :(

November 1, 2009 at 1:38 PM Flag Quote & Reply

Misti
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OK, thanks, Gina.  I'll put this one on hold until our family economy looks better and then we'll see if it still looks like a good idea.  ;)

November 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM Flag Quote & Reply

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