basically its the same as Wonder but in julians point of view. a little sad near the ending but really good. --Madeleine
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
red riding hood gets lost by Joan Holub
just like CINDERELLA STAYS LATE this book is a twist of the authors imaginaition and the real grimm tales. awesome book. --Madeleine
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Friday, August 1, 2014
Othello, William Shakespeare
Othello is a story which takes place in Venice. The main theme for the story would be jealousy. It had all started with Iago. When Cassio was picked of lieutenancy instead of Iago became jealous and he plotted revenge with Roderigo who desires Desdemona, the wife of Othello. Iago goes to Othello and tells stories of Cassio having an affair with Desdemona. Othello does not believe it at first but as time goes on, with more and more lies, it drives him insane. Othello, jealous of Cassio, kills Desdemona in his anger. Later he realized Iago fooled him and commits suicide. In the end, jealous caused the death of both Othello and his wife Desdemona. Whether jealousy was hidden or a bright star in the sky, it was always present.
-Alia
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Monday, July 14, 2014
Invisible Girl by Mary Hanlon Stone
Invisible Girl is one of those books that gets you so caught up in it, that you don't want to put it down. I would recommend it to readers, maybe 11-16. It is very well written, and pretty realistic.
When I read books where the climaxes seem small, fake, or planned, the book disinterests me. It is as if the author wants the main character's life to be as close to perfect as possible, and that isn't real. You can already tell that there will be a good outcome. Sometimes you'll even be able to tell WHAT will happen.
There are people who like to read fairytales, but even in fairytales there are real troubles. Like in Cinderella. If you're reading Cinderella for the first time, you will be indignant for hoew Cinderella is treated by her step-sisters and stepmother. You'll be happy when she gets her dress; you'll be anxious when she dances with the prince and has to leave before midnight. You'll probably find it a little strange that Cinderella is the only one in the kingdom who wears a size 5 1/2, and no one really ever gets a happily ever after, but those parts are what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale.
An unrealistic and un-relatable to fairytale is sleeping beauty, which passes off to most young girls that you'll get to marry the prince if you're pretty enough, since the prince really didn't know sleeping beauty at all.
I like books that make you unsure about the ending or what's going to happen next. That's What Makes A Book Interesting. When you have some idea of what's going to happen, then reading the book becomes pointless.
Invisible Girl not only has a good storyline, but it has you all over the place just like real life does.
In the book, 14-year-old Stephanie's abusive mom leaves her and her dad. Her dad needs to fix some things, so he sends her to live with her rich uncle and his family.
When she starts hanging out with her cousin Annie and her friends, she realizes how far behind them she is socially. Stephanie's clothes are out of style, her mom used to be a bartender, and still passes out drunk most nights; Stephanie still hasn't gone through puberty yet, and she doesn't have Facebook, or friends, and so she spins a web of lies just to fit in.
And when Annie finds out, well... that's where things get interesting. One thing I absolutely like about this book is that Stephanie ends up driving Annie crazy.
It's always fun to see the underdog drive the mean girl crazy. - Khallori
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When I read books where the climaxes seem small, fake, or planned, the book disinterests me. It is as if the author wants the main character's life to be as close to perfect as possible, and that isn't real. You can already tell that there will be a good outcome. Sometimes you'll even be able to tell WHAT will happen.
There are people who like to read fairytales, but even in fairytales there are real troubles. Like in Cinderella. If you're reading Cinderella for the first time, you will be indignant for hoew Cinderella is treated by her step-sisters and stepmother. You'll be happy when she gets her dress; you'll be anxious when she dances with the prince and has to leave before midnight. You'll probably find it a little strange that Cinderella is the only one in the kingdom who wears a size 5 1/2, and no one really ever gets a happily ever after, but those parts are what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale.
An unrealistic and un-relatable to fairytale is sleeping beauty, which passes off to most young girls that you'll get to marry the prince if you're pretty enough, since the prince really didn't know sleeping beauty at all.
I like books that make you unsure about the ending or what's going to happen next. That's What Makes A Book Interesting. When you have some idea of what's going to happen, then reading the book becomes pointless.
Invisible Girl not only has a good storyline, but it has you all over the place just like real life does.
In the book, 14-year-old Stephanie's abusive mom leaves her and her dad. Her dad needs to fix some things, so he sends her to live with her rich uncle and his family.
When she starts hanging out with her cousin Annie and her friends, she realizes how far behind them she is socially. Stephanie's clothes are out of style, her mom used to be a bartender, and still passes out drunk most nights; Stephanie still hasn't gone through puberty yet, and she doesn't have Facebook, or friends, and so she spins a web of lies just to fit in.
And when Annie finds out, well... that's where things get interesting. One thing I absolutely like about this book is that Stephanie ends up driving Annie crazy.
It's always fun to see the underdog drive the mean girl crazy. - Khallori
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The Evolution Of Calpurnia Tate
Calpurnia,or Callie, is a girl at the turn of a century, expected to clean, bake, cook, knit and sew, which she has absolutely NO patience for. She and and Granddaddy are about to make an amazing scientific discovery. Will she be able to continue? Or will she be forever be binded to what her mom wants to do? - Anita
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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Totally Joe by James Howe
Totally Joe is about a 7th Grade boy trying to figure out who he is. But Joe is not your average Joe. With the help of his best friends Addie, Skeezie, and Bobby he can take on anything. Joe's secret boyfriend is Colin Briggs but Colin's parents and a number of bullies won't accept them for who they are so they have to keep their relationship a secret. I recommend this book for 6th 7th and 8th Graders but anyone who reads it will enjoy it. Its a quick read and you can finish it in an afternoon or two. Its really good!!!!
- Bronwyn
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- Bronwyn
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Friday, August 23, 2013
The Mortal Instruments: City of Fallen Angels
Contains some spoilers:
So...Jace and Clary can finally be together! YAY! But it's really messed up at the same time because someone is controlling Jace after he died. The reason for that is because once a Shadowhunter is born, they are weak to strong demonic forces that want to control them. Since Jace died, the protections that he had no longer protected him. So Lilith, the mother of all demons, is controlling Jace and causing him to stay away from Clary. On top of all that, Simon is two timing (Maia and Isabelle) and is being sought after (but the hot Jordan protects him for some time). Turns out Lilith wants Simon to raise the horrible Sebastian from the dead and accomplishes just that after a bunch of stuff. Now Jace and Sebastian have this connection that makes them brothers, which is completely sickening. I just hope that Jace and Clary stay forever and together.
Sebastian must die! MUAHAHAHAHA *Sorry, I don't like Sebastian. He killed Max.*
So...Jace and Clary can finally be together! YAY! But it's really messed up at the same time because someone is controlling Jace after he died. The reason for that is because once a Shadowhunter is born, they are weak to strong demonic forces that want to control them. Since Jace died, the protections that he had no longer protected him. So Lilith, the mother of all demons, is controlling Jace and causing him to stay away from Clary. On top of all that, Simon is two timing (Maia and Isabelle) and is being sought after (but the hot Jordan protects him for some time). Turns out Lilith wants Simon to raise the horrible Sebastian from the dead and accomplishes just that after a bunch of stuff. Now Jace and Sebastian have this connection that makes them brothers, which is completely sickening. I just hope that Jace and Clary stay forever and together.
Sebastian must die! MUAHAHAHAHA *Sorry, I don't like Sebastian. He killed Max.*
Friday, August 16, 2013
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Shall I need not say more than what I already have? John Green is awesome. I think everyone who is anyone knows that. However, when I read this book I was extremely happy because he didn't do that weird thing:
me: i like carrots
boy: so do i.
me: we should buy carrots
I like that style, but when it's just a novel and the characters are somewhat normal, the dialogue should stay standard. Anyway, this book is about a guy named Colin who only dates Katherines (creepy, huh?) and is trying to overcome his latest breakup with the 19th (SPOILER: also first) Katherine. This leads him to go on a road trip with his Muslim bud (WHO IS AMAZING AND WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH SO HARD ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEES) and end up in the middle of no where. If I say more, I'll spoil a great story. So, I will not type anymore but only tell you this: READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK. :)
-Mary
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me: i like carrots
boy: so do i.
me: we should buy carrots
I like that style, but when it's just a novel and the characters are somewhat normal, the dialogue should stay standard. Anyway, this book is about a guy named Colin who only dates Katherines (creepy, huh?) and is trying to overcome his latest breakup with the 19th (SPOILER: also first) Katherine. This leads him to go on a road trip with his Muslim bud (WHO IS AMAZING AND WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH SO HARD ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO BEES) and end up in the middle of no where. If I say more, I'll spoil a great story. So, I will not type anymore but only tell you this: READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK READ THE BOOK. :)
-Mary
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