Comments on: Week One of my #SummerofVintageKidLit – The Four-Story Mistake! https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/ Vintage & Timeless Stories Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 By: Anna Rose Johnson https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/#comment-215 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:02:36 +0000 https://annarosejohnson.com/?p=207723#comment-215 In reply to Julie Aamoth.

I love the secret room!! It’s probably my favorite chapter in the book.

]]> By: Julie Aamoth https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/#comment-214 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:26:59 +0000 https://annarosejohnson.com/?p=207723#comment-214 I always thought The Four-Story Mistake was a perfect book. The combination of discovery, family warmth, and delightful characters is such a joy. Randy’s comment on the miracles in her lifeand Mr. Melendy’s comment on each child’s window and the benefits of changing perspective occasionally have always struck me as profound life lessons, delivered in an organic, non-preachy way. And really, does it get more exciting than when they discover the secret room? Still gives me goose-bumps!

]]> By: Anna Rose Johnson https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/#comment-213 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:51:07 +0000 https://annarosejohnson.com/?p=207723#comment-213 UPDATE 6/26

I *so* enjoyed rereading this one. There’s something infinitely comforting about the Melendy family and their delightful adventures. 🙂 The realism and authenticity of the characters and their thoughts is one of the things I love most about Enright’s novels, and you can especially appreciate that in “The Four-Story Mistake.”

I’m an enormous fan of fascinating old houses, so that’s another element I love about this book. Oliver’s exploration of the cellar (those old books!!), the cupola, and – of course – the secret room with the painting of Clarinda; all such delicious facets to a house with a “confused architectural history,” as the back of the book phrases it.

I also particularly like the details about Mona’s radio program. This aspect of the story greatly reminds me of my favorite theatrical tidbits in Noel Streatfeild’s books – especially Sorrel’s program in “Theater Shoes.”

What were some of your favorite moments/elements in this book? I’d love to hear them! 🙂

]]> By: Anna Rose Johnson https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/#comment-206 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:58:53 +0000 https://annarosejohnson.com/?p=207723#comment-206 In reply to Anita Seavey.

They’re so much fun! I hope you can reread it, Anita 🙂

]]> By: Anita Seavey https://annarosejohnson.com/week-one-of-my-summerofvintagekidlit-the-four-story-mistake/#comment-205 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 17:42:25 +0000 https://annarosejohnson.com/?p=207723#comment-205 *gasp* I LOVE the Melendy Quartet!!

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