Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/The Giver/archive1

The Giver
Self-nomination. I think this book is worth a hefty article, and I've put some time into making the article a good one. It sat on Peer Review for a while, and I believe the pertinent comments have been addressed. At the very least, pushing the article this far may get somebody else working on it, and I'd like to see that.

Anville 02:17, 5 Feb 2005 (UTC)


 * Object It's a good piece on the book, but there's at least one critical piece missing: Why is this book relevant? (i.e., why does it exist as an encyclopedia article?). Certainly we have a lot of articles on works that aren't necessarily all that relevant, but I'd think that for it to become a featured article, it is necessary that that question be addressed.  Currently, the entry reads like a book review, not an encyclopedia entry, and it doesn't really exemplify the wikipedia's best work.  Jun-Dai 03:02, 5 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Object. Agree with Jun-Dai.  It's almost there, and it does describe some of the effects the book has on future work, but it's influence and cultural and historical significance need to be more clear.  --L33tminion | (talk) 22:19, Feb 5, 2005 (UTC)
 * Comment I also agree that it is a very good piece. and I agree with Jun-Dai, in his comment that it is lacking a bit in the relevance. However, all it really needs is some information on how it is a recommended piece for use in many First World English Language Arts programs at the grades seven through nine levels, and the glowing endorsements that can be obtained from many educational organizations. Hunt them out. Notability and relevance is also partially achieved through the Newberry and other awards this book has won, but comonality of vigorously supported praise by educators should likely tip the balance. It should be noted that schools no longer value just the 3 R's, but place a larger scope emphasis on creating critical, responsible, socially conscientious adults. I hope this helps. Weaponofmassinstruction 01:51, 9 Feb 2005 (UTC)