Open Season
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C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series
Cathy
Apr 08, 2015 03:28AM
I am a high school teacher and I think that C.J. Box's Joe Pickett would appeal to some of the reluctant readers who range from 16-18 years old. The writing is amazing and the references to an outdoor life could help them learn to read for pleasure. The problem is that I live in a conservative area and I can not use literature that has the "f-word", graphic sexually of any kind, or the use of God's name in vain. I have read three of this series and have not found one book to qualify yet. Does anyone know this series well enough to help me narrow down my search? Thanks for the help.
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Cathy, I've read three of them, as well, and loved all of them. I actually read two out of order and then finally read the first one, OPEN SEASON. I just ordered the print copy of Book Two and can't wait for that to come in. I now plan on reading the entire series in order.
I'm surprised they won't let 16-18 year old kids read these books. I found the content mild. I'd let my fifteen-year-old daughter read them any day, but I guess you and I don't make those rules, right? :-)
Good luck in your search. It's nice to meet someone else who shares my interest in this great series.
BJ Bourg
I'm surprised they won't let 16-18 year old kids read these books. I found the content mild. I'd let my fifteen-year-old daughter read them any day, but I guess you and I don't make those rules, right? :-)
Good luck in your search. It's nice to meet someone else who shares my interest in this great series.
BJ Bourg
I have the first joe Pickett series open season. It is a good book.
I read #8 first Blood Trail it was so good couldn't put it down. I think it would be a good read for that age group for boys but it does have some religious people might not like but I didn't think it was very bad. Maybe you should try some YA titles like the Mortal Instruments series. It has good against evil Just a thought good luck on your search. Hope you continue to read Joe P.'s series and enjoy them
Vicki
Vicki
Cathy, I am already up to C.J. Box's number 13 (Breaking Point) and must warn you that all of the books contain typical English language which sometimes includes those f-words. I could imagine that most young people are familiar with these words and use them.
What could be even a greater problem for young readers is the description of the gun-shot wounds, especially when inflicted by Nate Romanovsky or when Joe uses his shotgun at close range.
I, too, am an English teacher, however, in Germany. I could imagine having used these books in class (I am retired now), but the Europeans see these problems a bit more liberally.
What could be even a greater problem for young readers is the description of the gun-shot wounds, especially when inflicted by Nate Romanovsky or when Joe uses his shotgun at close range.
I, too, am an English teacher, however, in Germany. I could imagine having used these books in class (I am retired now), but the Europeans see these problems a bit more liberally.
I am 'hooked' on Joe Pickett, family man, loving husband, unflailing enforcer of law, protector of animals. It's a unique balance for a character.
There are a few that must be or are at least bestvread in order. The Highway and Badkabds introduce the female equivalent to Joe. Very good reads
There are a few that must be or are at least bestvread in order. The Highway and Badkabds introduce the female equivalent to Joe. Very good reads
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