6th Grade
Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements
The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick
Kira Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
Among the Hidden Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ( any in the series or any Rick Riordan book)
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
The Benedict Society by Trento Lee Stewart
Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson
The Scorpio Races by Magggie Stiefvater
Enders Game by Orson Scott Card
School For Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Beyonders by Brandon Mull
Navigating Early by Care Vanderpool
Lockwood & Co- The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
Hilo Book 1 by Judd Winick (Graphic Novel)
7th Grade
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Say It Ain’t So by Josh Berk
Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Curtis
Accidental Genius of Weasle High byRick Detorie
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
SYLO (The Sylo Chronicles) by D. J. MacHale
The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake
The Thing About Luck by Cynthia Kadohata
The Girl From Felony Bay by J. E. Thompson
Revolution by Deborah Wiles
Jackaby or Beastly Bones by William Ritter
Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Leviathan by Scott Westerfield or any books in the trilogy
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart any in the series
Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
8th Grade
Bottom of the 33rd by Dan Barry
When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt
The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter
The Selection by Kiera Cass
The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin (National Book Award Finalist 2015 YA)
Ghost by Jason Reynolds (National Book Award Finalist 2016 YA)
The Girl from Felony Bay by J. E. Thompson
Warp by Eoin Colfer (Any in the series)
Countdown or Revolution by Deborah Wiles
Mechanica Betsy Cornwell
March Book 1, March Book 2, and March Book 3 by John Lewis & Andrew Aydin
These are Graphic Novels, March Book 3 won the following awards.
· 2016 National Book Award Winner for Young People's Literature
· 2017 Printz Award Winner
· 2017 Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner
· 2017 Sibert Medal Winner
· 2017 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Winner
· 2017 Walter Award Winner
A Long Way Down- by Jason Reynolds
· A Newbery Honor Book
· A Coretta Scott King Honor Book
· A Printz Honor Book
· Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
· Winner of the Walter Dean Myers Award
· An Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Fiction
I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter- by Erika Sanchez
· National Book Award Finalist
The 57 Bus- by Dashka Slater
· YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist
Far From the Tree- by Robin Benway
· National Book Award Winner
Brown Girl Dreaming Jacquline Woodson
Winner of the National Book Award for YA
Coretta Scott King Award
Newberry Honor Book
Scythe Neal Shusteterman
Printz Honor
I am reading The Watsons go to Birmingham. This book is about a family whose oldest son gets in trouble in their town of Michigan. They decide to live with their grandma for the summer in Birmingham, Alabama during
ReplyDeletethe 60s. They decided to stay longer and go to school in Birmingham. This book is exciting, funny, and realistic. - Payton
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DeleteI think this book sounds really good thanks for the recommendation
Nathan
I think I will check this book out after that great reccomendation
DeleteThis sounds like a great book. Maybe I will go check it out and read it.
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I’m glad you are enjoying this book it is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI have just finished The Hobbit by Tolkien. I really loved the rich details and characters that Tolkien created. The worlds of the elves and dwarves that he created were amazing. My favourite character was Bombur the dwarf he was very funny. I am going to read the Lord of the Rings next.
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I really like fiction with those types of characters. Maybe I will enjoy it to.
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This is Fiona Bakshi, I'm in sixth grade, and I am reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I am enjoying this book a lot, and one thing I enjoy the most is how interesting the events that take place happen. J.K. Rowling did a good job of keeping the reader hooked and wanting to read more. I like the new characters that have been added, and their personalities.
ReplyDeleteI have red this book and I really like how you didn't spoil anything for the reader. Good job!
DeleteThank you!
DeleteYou described this book really well. You got me interested and excited. I think I want to read the book and try it out for myself!
DeleteYou described this book really well. You got me interested and excited. I think I want to read the book and try it out for myself!
DeleteI never really started reading Harry Potter but I might start now. Thank you for the recommendation.
DeleteThis was probably my favorite Harry Potter book. I agree that it kept you hooked all the time and I love all the suspense in this book.
DeleteI’ve never read Harry Potter but this sounds like something I would want to check out!
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Hello, my name is Patrick McGowan, I'm in 6th grade, and I'm reading "Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix". I like this book because of all the new characters like Professor Umbridge and how she is a terrible teacher. I think J.K. Rowling does a superb job with how she writes her stories and grabs my attention. I look forward to reading more of the book and finding out what happens next.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, and I think that J.K. Rowling is an amazing author that writes interesting and intense books. I never get bored reading he books.
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DeleteI think J.K Rowling is an amazing author. I love books that grab my attention. This book sounds interesting and it also seems like it will keep wanting you to read more.
DeleteI think that the Harry Potter books are so good. You can really get in to story and the characters. Thanks Patrick really good review!
DeleteHi Pat, it's Spencer. I agree with you and I think the Harry Potter books are amazing. Like your book mine is also super detailed and attention grabbing.
DeleteHello I'm reading Pax. This book is about the insperable relationship between two main characters, Pax the fox, and Peter the child. I really like this book because On Peter's andventures journey he knows what's right and he will do anything to get his fox back.
ReplyDeleteI'm almost done with Pax but I don't get why the Grandfather hasn't been brought up for a long time in this story. Like why hasn't he been woried.
ReplyDeleteI am reading "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker. This story is about a friendship between Peter and a fox, Pax. In the story, you get to see how they bond, and what it is like for Peter to have a best friend that's a fox. I like this book because some of the chapters are written from Peter's point of view, but some are written from Pax's point of view. This allows me to understand the story, and how the characters are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteIt’s Nico, kendall I am also reading Pax I agree 100%. You included all of the characteristics in the book. Everything you said is true and I agree with all of this. Good job!
DeleteHi Kendall! I have read Pax before and I really liked it! I agree with you and I really like how you can see both Pax and Peter's point of view!
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I am reading “Things Not Seen.” It is a great book so far! The main character, Bobby, wakes up to find he is invisible. This is very confusing for him and he has to find out how to deal with this new change! He is trying to stay as normal as possible. He soon befriends Emily, a blind girl who’s very shocked when she hears about bobby and his condition. I like this book because it shows how friendship is very important!
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Hi Tessa! I have read this book also! I really liked it too! I like the way you described the book without spoiling a lot. I definitely agree that the book shows how important friendships are! I glad you are liking this book.
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-Lydia Plumpton
Hi Tessa! I have read this book. I definitely liked it also. I like how you described it well but didn't spoil anything. I definitely agree that this book shows how very important friendships are! I am glad you are liking it! I hope you are having a great summer!
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Hi Tessa, this book sounds very interesting and I might read in the future!
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So I have made a start of the first book of the Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring. It all begins with a party, a wizard and Bilbo Baggins disappearing. I have just met the character Frodo Baggins.
ReplyDeleteBut I have been reading all the really good comments about Pax so I am excited to read that book too.
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It is Payton, The Lord of the Rings sounds really good. I like fantasy books so I might look into reading this.
DeleteI am reading the book Eagle Blue, it is about an Alaskan basketball team. This book takes place in a town called Fort Yukon, in this town kids and adults experience manny addictions like smoking and drinking. The team has many kids that are constantly struggling in school because they don't care and only go to school to play basketball. Basketball is the glue keeping the town together as even though it takes a lot of money to keep running, without it the town would be most likely gone, abandoned with only smoking and drinking addicts left to come by. The coach Dave and principle Doc constantly harp on character and attitude that will make the kids life better. I suggest this book because it opens your eyes up to different types of lives certain people have or want to live in.
ReplyDeleteHi Tillman this is Malakai and your book sounds amazing and If I read this I would probably recommend this to someone as well!
DeleteHi, Nathan I've read the Hobbit books so this makes me want to read the Lord of the Rings as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm reading the book "Island of the Blue Dolphins." It's mostly about a girl who lives on an island and get's left on an island. So she pretty much has to remain alone the island. I think I'll like this book.
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I started reading this book a couple of months ago, but I never finished it. Thanks for your recommendation. I'll start from the beginning and try to finish it this summer.
DeleteOh I also read this book this summer! I think it is really good and I like how it tells us how she survives.
DeleteI have also read this book before and I really enjoyed it. It was definitely an adventure. She had to survive on the island with barely any resources which was really hard. It was really good!
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In my book(Percy Jackson and The lightning Thief) weird things such as monster attacks have been happing. Where I'm at: Percy arrived at a camp that has some unbelievable things, and he is starting to learn about who he is. -Spencer Johnson(6th grade)
ReplyDeleteI read the series this summer and they are all really good so if you finish this book, you should definitely read the series! -Elias
DeleteI read the series this summer and they are all really good so if you finish this book, you should definitely read the series! -Elias
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DeleteThe Percy Jackson series is one of my favorites to date I recommend Spencer that you continue to read them, Charlie
DeleteI wish I read one of these books over summer. It sounds really good. There seems to be a lot of action and it would be easy to imagine all the characters! -Dominic Benson
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ReplyDeleteI'm reading the book A Long Walk To Water. A Long Walk To Water is a dual narrative book about two African children in Sudan. One of the stories is about how a boy in 1985 has to run away from his village and family because of a war. The other story is about an eleven year old girl in 2008 who has to walk eight hours every day to bring her family water that is contaminated and not safe to drink. A Long Walk To Water has excellent character development that shows they grow more mature with each adversity they face. Overall, I really enjoy this book and recommend it to my classmates.
Hi Michael, This book sounds interesting to me because of your great description. It seems cool how there are different narratives and both characters have to go through their own struggles and hardships. Thanks for your recommendation I look forward to reading this book.
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I am reading the Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. It is a really good book. It´s good because the author really knows how to do fantastic details. She also knows how to express all the characters feelings. If you like fiction and a little bit of horror I recommended it. My favorite character is Nob(Nobody) because everyone thinks he is imaginary and he asks a lot of questions.
ReplyDeleteHi Luis, this book sounds very cool and I do like fiction/horror books so I will definitely check it out in the future!
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A lot of people reccomedd Pax inside and outside this blog. So I stared reading the first few pages of Pax by Sara Pennypacker. So far the author uses good description. It is also detailed. I hope the rest of the book is good as everyone says it is.
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I just started reading the second book of the Secret Benedict Society and it's really entertaining. I've found out about all the 4 kids a year later. They go to Mr. Benedict's house for a celebration mission for their one year anniversary of meeting each other. I recommend the whole book series because it involves mystery, some Morse code, surprises, intense moments, good detail, and it's an overall a great book.
Hi Jacob, I definetly agree with this! I have really liked this series! I would definetly recommend this book also! Hope your having a great summer!
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I am one chapter away from finishing The Watsons Go to Birmingham. The book teaches me more about how it was to live in the 60s. It was boring in the beginning but has gotten better. I am excited to finish the book.
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The book that I am reading is called "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk. I enjoy reading this book because it makes you feel like you are right next to the characters. It also builds a lot of suspense. The main character's name is Crow and she was sent on a boat in the middle of the sea when she was only a few hours old. She washed up on an island and a boy names Osh found her. Osh was the only person on the island so he took care of Crow. I enjoy reading this book because it is well written and it is very descriptive. I highly recommend reading this book!
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ReplyDeleteI am reading a book called The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John Ritter and the book is about town named Dillontown and a group of kids who are participating in a baseball camp and trying to save their camp from getting replaced after the season. The author does a great job with the book and with all the small details. I am very happy with this book and I think it is a great book to read.
Sounds like A book that I would enjoy because of my love for baseball and I enjoy books that give small details and do not just gloss over things. If you enjoy baseball I thing you would really like the Bottom of the 33rd by Dan Barry.
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ReplyDeleteI am reading the book Far From the Tree and so far what I like about this book is that it addresses important issues and topics, like adoption and teen pregnancy. Also, all the characters are unique and make the story more entertaining.
this seems like a interesting book because what you've mention seems like it talks about what some teenagers go through and its important to know what those things are,and the causes of it.
DeleteI also read Far From the Tree and I really enjoyed it as well. I found that the characters all had very unique and strong personality's as well. I also enjoyed how the story was very graphic. It did address those issues and topics throughout the book which sometimes gives you perspective on them and what it may be like for the children and the mother who had to give them up.
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ReplyDeleteI have finished reading the first March book and it has made me realize more and more about the struggles and things that African Americans have suffered and fought through to get to where we are today and how the fight is still going on today.
i also finished this book and i thought it was pretty interesting knowing all the struggles and things african american people went through starting at such a young age
DeleteI have just finished the Watsons go to Birmingham. I recommend this book to people who like historical fiction books.
ReplyDeleteI read this book last year and really like how it talk about equality. It also helped me understand how African Americans are treated differently by some people.
DeleteThank you for the recommendation Payton. Also I appreciate that you didn't spoil it.
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This is Alexis and I'm reading the "Island of the Blue Dolphins." So far in this book I'm reading about the Aleut hunters coming to Ghalas-at and want to hunt sea otter.
ReplyDeleteI have just finished "A long Walk to Water." This book is really good and records how it was like to live in Africa in 2009 during a war. The Author does a really good job in telling two stories in one book and linking them together. -Payton
ReplyDeleteI am reading "Bottom of the 33rd" by Dan Barry. I so far really enjoy it as it offers a unique view on a historic event. I think if you like Baseball or records you would like this book.
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Spencer Johnson: I am reading Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, and so far, it is great book. Every part is exiting and extremely detailed too. This is a great book and I recommend you read it your self.
ReplyDeleteHey Spencer! I have that book too and I'm super excited to read that! I'm going to finish "Wild River" by Rodman Philback, then I'll read "Lightning Thief". Let me know if you think it's a good book.
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I read the series this summer and all of them are really really good like I am talking next to Harry Potter good. I think it is a really good series Pat.
DeleteI read the series this summer and all of them are really really good like I am talking next to Harry Potter good. I think it is a really good series Pat.
DeleteI read the series this summer and all of them are really really good like I am talking next to Harry Potter good. I think it is a really good series Pat.
DeleteI read the series this summer and all of them are really really good like I am talking next to Harry Potter good. I think it is a really good series Pat.
DeleteI just finished one of my favorite books, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! All 37 chapters and 734 pages of that book us worth reading. At the end, it was a little confusing, but I re-read it, and it was SUPER interesting. There are some shocking plot twists that make an awesome dramatic effect, and are a great way to wrap up this book. I was practically bouncing off of the walls with joy when I finished this book because this is one more step closer to finishing the series. I was also happy that I read a book that had more than about 400-500 pages. I can't wait to start reading the next book in the series (after I finish the other book I chose for summer reading).
ReplyDeleteI am half way done with Pax. So far it has been really good. It shows how to persevere in any conditions. For example their is this quote they share in the book that says " Sometimes the apple rolls very far from the tree." This means that in any harsh, difficult things in life you can still reach it or overcome it.
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading "The Mysterious Benedict Society", by Trenton Lee Stewart. This book is about 4 children named Reynie, George(also known as "Sticky"), Kate, and Constance. A man named Mr. Benedict enrolls the 4 children in a school known as the "Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened". The 4 students combine their unique skills to tackle a mission that was assigned to them by Mr. Benedict.
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I read the first and second book last year. I recommend that you read the second book, if you liked the first, it was exciting.
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Hi Grace, Thank you for this amazing book recommendation. I love reading about suspenseful stories and your description got me interested in reading this book. Maybe I will read it soon, thanks for your recommendation!
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I am almost to the end of my book, Long Way Down. So far it's about an African American, 15 year old boy, named Will and his brother Shawn who gets shot. There are 3 rules in their neighborhood, no crying, no snitching, and get revenge. When getting revenge people are expected to kill the person they think killed their family member. Will struggles with figuring out whether he is capable of shooting his brother's killer or not. He pulls out the gun and goes on an elevator when he starts seeing ghosts of people he knew who died before. I think this book is very interesting, suspenseful, and has a lot of detail in each chapter. I am excited to see how it will end.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems very interesting. From your post it sounds like you will want to keep reading to see what happens next.
DeleteI just finished my first book, Long Way Down, and I highly recommend to anyone who likes reading gripping and powerful books. In the first comment I made on the book, I explained how there are 3 rules followed in the neighborhood. No crying, no snitching, and get revenge. When Will gets in the elevator to go shoot his brother's killer, he sees dead people from the past on each floor such as his dad who was killed when Will was a baby. Once he gets to the last floor he sees someone special to him. But that someone won't talk to him until his final words as the elevator reaches the final ground but Will does not know whether he can get out of it or not.
ReplyDeleteI am almost done with Pax. So far the author really uses descriptive details about Peter and Paxs relationships. Peter sets off on an adventure looking for Pax.
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I got myself into a reading challenge and I had to read 15 books, so this is just going to be one BIGGG post about all of them.
ReplyDelete#1 Among the hidden: This book is about a third child named Luke Garner who lives in a society where third children are illegal and the only punishment is death.
#2 Among the Imposters: This book is about Luke Garner going to school for the first time ever.(in the end of the previous book he got a fake id which means he can go into the world like a normal child)It is about him adjusting to the world and during this book Luke finds out that some are not as trustworthy as they seem
#3 Among the Betrayed: This is about a girl named Nina Idi, she is also a third child and she get arrested for pretending to be a population police agent when in reality she is a third children simply betraying other third children. This however is not true and Nina is actually a good person who simply got betrayed by the other imposter in the last book and now Nina is held in prison. She gets an offer to betray some other third children but instead she runs away with them. The whole books is about running away and in the end Nina finds out that the guard who was imprisoning her is actually a good person and is fighting against the population police
#4: Among The Barons: This book comes back to Luke. It is about his fake brother Smits Grant coming to school with him.(it's his fake brother cause of the fake id)In the end the parents meet their end by a falling chandelier and Oscar(Smits bodyguard)turns out to be someone working against the population police
#5 Among the Brave: Trey who is a friend of Luke's finds himself in a predicament. Luke is captured by the population police and brought to population police headquarters as well as some other friends.Trey meets one of Luke's real brothers and goes out on a mission to find his friends! In the end they do, and they rescued Mr. Talbot as well. In this book, however they realize that the evil leader, Aldous, who is the leader of the population police, is now president and has all the power.
#6 Among the Enemy: Matthias (which is one of the people Nina was to betray) is in trouble. His friend which he could almost call his sister is severely hurt as well as his other friend who is basically his brother. He goes for help from some of this friends and tries to find his hurt friends.(their names are Percy and Alia) However, when they arrive the population police comes. Luckily there were some rebels waiting for a perfect ambush on the population police officers. Matthias for some reason decides to save one of them and is now a "trusted" ally of population police. He sabotages the population police and when the officer who he saved dies, one of the officers friends Mike comes and takes care of Matthias. In the end Matthias finds out Mike was actually an under cover agent and they find a way to destroy all fake id's so that 3rd children are temporarily safe.
#7 Among the Free:This book is about Luke again. It is about Luke setting off a rebellion to overthrow the population police. However,when everyone is FINALLY free. Everyone does not seem to know what to do.Eventually some people started saying that the population police were good and should be brought back. But in the end Luke musters up the courage to say otherwise. And then it is official and a new government is formed. A good government
That's the end of the shadow children series so here are some other random books I read
#8 The island of the blue dolphins: An indian girl's homeland(which is an island) is attacked by some other tribe. The girl’s tribe flees by boat but she is left behind. This book is about how this girl survives on the island for over 18 years. I think it is a really good book and I recommend it.
#9 The Enormous egg: This book is about how this chicken laid a really big egg. Later in the book, a boy named Nate found out that it was a dinosaur egg! This book is all about how Nate took care of his pet dinosaur and the challenges he faced along the way.
I had to split them up into 2 posts because it was too many characters for the website to handle.
ReplyDelete#10 Out of my Mind: I actually re-read this book because I did not have any other books. This book is about a disabled girl who cannot talk or walk or really move anything besides her thumbs. The thing is that she is really smart and she can't share any knowledge with anyone around her. One day, she finally finds a way to tell her parents that she wants this computer that will let her talk, eventually she finds it and she gets to be like a normal kid. The main thing about this book is how she gets into the whiz kids competition. It is a competition for really smart kids and she is in it!
#11 Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1: This book is about a half-blood (half god half human) who finds himself on the brink of a war. The master bolt of Zeus (the most powerful weapon in all of existence) has been stolen by someone and Zeus blamed it on Percy (Percy is the half-blood). This book is all about Percy and his journey on the way to find the master bolt and retrieve it to Zeus. He took his friends named Annabeth and Grover on the trip with him.
#12 Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2: In the previous book, Percy safely retrieves the master bolt and gives it to Zeus. Percy also found out he has a half-brother named Tyson who is a cyclops. At first, this gets him bullied a lot but eventually everyone stops. In this book, this tree that is protecting the camp (camp half-blood which is where Percy and most other half-bloods go so that they are safe from monsters) is poisoned and the only way to save it is to get the golden fleece which heals every living thing. (by the way, this person named Thalia died where that tree is and she sort of saved Annabeth and this other guy named Luke which I will get to soon, when she died her father Zeus took pity on her and found a way for her to live, becoming a tree. Now this tree makes a border around the camp and no monsters can get in.) However, they have to travel to the sea of monsters in order to get it, and that is no easy task. In the end, they get it but the fleece does its magic too well and Thalia actually comes back to life. That is a bad thing because there is this prophecy that states that a 16 year old of the big 3 (Zeus, Poseidon, Hades) will either save or destroy Olympus and since Thalia is older than Percy, that means that the prophecy is closer to coming true.
#13 Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3: This book starts off with Percy and his friends looking for other half-bloods to recruit to the camp. While he was doing this, a monster attacks and takes Annabeth as a prisoner. Then Artemis (goddess of the moon) tells her hunters (she recruits half-bloods to become hunters and serve her) that she needs to go hunting for this dangerous monsters. Then she leaves and when she does not come back, some of her hunters go searching for her. Percy being Percy, decided that he needed to go on an adventure. So he did and then in the end, he finds out that Artemis is holding up the sky (and I mean literally) and that Atlas who is a Titan (Titans used to rule before the gods)is freed from having to hold up the sky since he made Artemis take his place. Then he finds out that Annabeth is being imprisoned. ( I forget how though) So in the end, 2 hunters die and since he made this promise to one of the hunter's brother that he will keep her safe, the brother (who's name is Nico) Is now really angry and Percy finds himself with the son of Hades for an enemy. Also, Artemis asked Thalia to join the hunters (Artemis got freed and now Atlas is holding the sky up again) because they never age, so she won't turn 16. She did it and now Percy is the only one who can be the one in the prophecy.
I had to do it in 3 because I wrote a lot for the 14th one
ReplyDelete#14 Percy Jackson and the Olympians #4: Before I get to this, I need to explain a bit. Luke is this guy, who used to help train at the camp but in the end of the first book, he turned bad. And Kronos is the evil Titan lord who used to be supreme ruler before the gods. And Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades are the sons of Kronos. And the Labyrinth is this really big place created by this inventor named Daedalus that takes you pretty much anywhere in the world. And in the last book, Percy met this mortal that could see through the mist named Rachael. And the mist is this thing that makes Olympian things seem normal for mortals. For example, if there was a monster in front of a mortal, a mortal would see something normal like say, a creepy clown or something like that. Ok onto the book. In this book, Percy finds out that there is this entrance to the labyrinth in camp half-blood. That is bad because that means that Luke and his army can invade the camp. And you can't destroy it so basically he can just walk in. The thing is that the labyrinth is tricky and deceiving and it is really hard to navigate. However, there is this thing that guides you through it and the inventor has it. So this book is about Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Tyson (and for a brief period, Nico. halfway through the book, he finally came to his senses and realized that his sister's death wasn't Percy's falt) trying to find the string (the magical guiding device) before Luke does. During the journey, Percy realized that Rachael could get them through the labyrinth no problem because even though half-bloods can see through the mist,the mist in the labyrinth is too strong. However, Rachael led them through. Then midway, Grover felt the presence of the wild god Pan who was thought to be dead. Grover and Tyson went looking for him. Eventually, Rachael found Daedalus' base and they realized that Daedalus was the new sword master at camp half-blood. They realized that he was right in front of them all along. (oh and by the way, Percy made a friend with Daedalus' pet hellhound)Then my memory is sort of blurry here, but I think Daedalus might have said that they already have the string. And then they found Grover and Tyson in the tunnels and witnessed Pan's death. (this part was sad:( because Grover was searching for Pan all his life) And then they realized Kronos was alive again, and then Percy made a volcano blow up which disturbed this monster Typhoon who is so powerful he could single handedly take down the gods. (or at least almost)Then in the end,since the labyrinth was tied to his life force, Daedalus killed himself (by the way Daedalus could have lived forever, since he has these robots that carry out his lifeline) and brought down the Labyrinth. Then Percy returned home for his birthday and for the first time in a while, Poseidon came to visit. Poseidon said that Typhoon is stirring and that he might awaken.
The 14th book I read, had so many words, I could only fit it in one post. So I had to use 4 posts in total
ReplyDelete#15 Percy Jackson and the Olympians #5: In this book, Nico has a plan for Percy, Percy needs to go get achilles curse which makes it so that he cannot die except if he is hit in the right spot. (they get to choose the spot)After a while they get it, and they go on to fight Kronos and his army. This book is all about fighting Kronos. Meanwhile, Typhoon awakened and literally every god is fighting him right now. Except Poseidon because there are some other creatures attacking his base. In this book, Percy got his dad's attention and told him to let the creatures win and to fight Typhoon instead. In the end, Typhoon was defeated because Poseidon willed the sea to rise and take Typhoon away. Also, Kronos was defeated because since it was still Luke's body, Annabeth got through to Luke and told him to stab himself in his Achilles spot (yes Luke/kronos got the curse too) so that Kronos was no longer in control. Luke ended up stabbing himself and saving the gods. I did not talk too much about this book because honestly, it was mostly just fighting. I could have mentioned a lot more, but the extra stuff isn't really too interesting. Still though, this series was soooo good and I definitely recommend it. That was the end of the 15 books and in return for completing the challenge, I got a sweater. Unfortunately it did not fit....
I could have written a lot more about all of these books, but I wanted to keep it short. I think the best way to find out what they are about is to read them yourself. They are all really good and I enjoyed them all. Thank you for reading the summaries.
ReplyDeleteI read A Long Walk to Water. The theme of this book is to never give up. A Long Walk to Water is about two African kids. One is trying to get away from the raging war and goes through many challenges. The other one has to walk many hours a day to get water. Unfortunately, her sister got sick from the water because it is contaminated, and they have to save her quickly. Overall, A Long Walk to water is an excellent book, and I recommend it to my classmates.
ReplyDeleteThis looks very interesting. I might read this book next. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I have finished reading the "Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart. I found that the book was very entertaining and fun to read. I also noticed that there is a show for this novel on Disney+. I am looking forward to watching the show, and to finding any similarities and differences between the two.
ReplyDelete-Sofia Farias
During this school year I could read it. I could read it and watch the show on Disney+.
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Jacob Valdez,
DeleteI read this book last year for summer homework,
and I agree that the book is entertaining. You should read the second book
Jacob Valdez,
DeleteI read this book last year for summer homework,
and I agree that the book is entertaining. You should read the second book
I am currently reading "Things Not Seen". It is a great book so far! It is about a boy named Bobby. One day he wakes up as invisible. This a huge change for him. He soon meets a girl, the girl is blind but soon finds out that her friend is invisible. I think it is a really good book so far and recommend reading it. -Addy Szeles
ReplyDeleteI finished Pax. It is very interesting and entertaining. Their is always something to look for in the next chapter. Peter is the owner or trainer of Pax. When they separate or loose each other, Peter always tries to go back to him no matter what. Even if it costs a broken leg. rRealizing that Pax is better and happier with other foxes in the forest. I recommend this book to everyone if you still haven't read it.
ReplyDeleteJacob Valdez,
DeleteThis sounds like a very good book. I might read this book next year during school.
I finished reading The thing about Jellyfish and give it a 5 star rating. I definitely recommend this book. It totally felt like I was in the book with Suzy. Even though it does not seem like this kind of book but it actually got me interested in jellyfish.
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I started reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It is a very interesting book and definitely recommend it. It keeps me wanting to read more! What I mean by that is that it is very suspenseful with all of its mystery. I can't wait till they figure out where all these attacks are coming from!
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I read this past year and it was one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it too.
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This is Alexis and so far in my book I'm reading how after the Aluets hunted the sea otter they didn't pay what they said they were going to pay. The Aluets and the people of Ghalas-at get into a fight and the main character, Karana, her father get's killed during the battle.
ReplyDeleteI just started reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham. So far, the novel is really humorous. One really funny scene was on Page 12 when Kenny and Byron were cleaning the ice off the car, and all of a sudden, Kenny looks over and sees Byron’s lips stuck to the car. He’s saying “Keh-ee! Keh-ee! Hel’he…!” Kenny then ran inside, got his mom, and when everybody in the family realized what was happening, they were all scared, except for their dad. He was cracking up laughing so hard. The whole family was trying to think of solutions to get Byron’s lips off the cold, icy mirror. They finally came up with one solution; Kenny’s mom poured hot water onto the mirror. This was a bad idea because the water froze right as it hit the mirror. Byron’s mom had had enough, and put a scarf around his eyes and pulled as hard as she could. Byron’s lips came off. His lips were bleeding and his skin was peeled off. This was one of the funniest scenes. I recommend this book if you like humor!
ReplyDeleteI chose to read "The Girl From Felony Bay" by J.E. Thompson. The book is about a girl named Abbey Force. Abbey's father had an accident which put him in a coma, and the police accused him of committing a crime. There is "No trespassing" signs and holes in the ground near Abbey's old home. Abbey is going to spend all summer trying her best to prove that her father was innocent and to try and figure out what has been going on at Felony Bay.
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I finished "The Girl From Felony Bay" by J.E. Thompson. I thought the book was very entertaining, and I would definitely recommend reading it if you are interested in adventure/mystery books.
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Hi Sofia! I have never read this book before but the way you described it made me want to read it! Thanks for the great book recommendation!
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I jut started Percy Jackson and the Olympians. I am not really hooked as well as I was with other books, but that might be because I haven't gotten so far into the book. I am a little bit confuse about some parts. Specifically the parts of the book that talk about Greek Mythology. Even though I haven't really gotten to the good part of the book yet, I think that this will be a great book to read.
ReplyDeleteI am reading The Girl From Felony Bay. This book is about a girl who is trying to find out why her dad was framed for a crime he didn't commit. I would recommend this book because it's very interesting and exciting and keeps you on your toes.
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Hi Natalie! I too read this book, and loved it! Thanks so much for sharing your opinion.
Deletehi natalie- i also read this book and completely agree.
DeleteHi Natalie! I haven’t read this book yet, but I might in the future.
DeleteI finished my book, Kira - Kira. Towards the end of my book something happened that filled the characters with a lot of different emotions. The way it was described made me sort of feel a bit of emotion and sorrow for the characters in the book. I really enjoyed reading this book and being able to see what the characters were going through.
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ReplyDeleteI just finished Scythe and I am defiantly going to read the second book. The concept was very interesting with humanity beating death. I recommend to all.
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I just finished Scythe and am excited for whats to come in the story, It has taken place in a distant future and is a cool look at the what could happen to humans and is a instructing story to follow and is cool to see how the author has portrayed the earth in the future. -Brady Musich
ReplyDeleteI read the book Far From the Tree by Robin Benway. I found that in this book the characters had extremely strong personality's especially Maya. What Maya is thinking will be said. She was adopted by a rich family because her mother was too young to keep her. This book is an amazing story about a powerful young woman and her siblings. I highly recommend this book.
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Jacob Valdez,
ReplyDeleteI just finished the second book to the secret Benedict society. I enjoyed the book more than the first because it was jam packed with more action and mystery. I also noticed that you saw a different side for some of the other characters.
I am currently reading The Skin I'm In. This book is about a girl named Maleeka. Maleeka constantly gets bulled about her skin color. One day, a new teacher arrived. This teacher had a huge blotch on her face, but she still loved the skin she's in, and tries to teach Maleeka to do that as well. This book is great so far and I think you should read it.
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading The Skin I'm in. The Skin I'm in is about a girl in middle school named Maleeka. Maleeka has to go through people making fun of her every day. People make fun of her for her skin color and for her clothes, which are homemade. Maleeka must overcome peer pressure, learn to be herself, and persevere through all of the challenges she faces. This book was excellent, and it makes you wonder what will happen next.
ReplyDeleteI have just finished reading the book Pax by Jon Klassen. One of the things I like about this book is the character development. For example, Peter is one of the main characters and throughout the book you can tell that he evolves into a more responsible person that makes mature decisions. You can also tell that Pax, a fox that is also a main character, had his share of development too. Pax learns to stop relying solely on humans to care for him and learns to fend for himself. I truly enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
ReplyDeleteHi Ana! I really like the book Pax. I really like how you can see both Peter and Pax's point of view in the book!
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I am currently reading Revolution by Deborah Wiles. I think this book is very good. It is super interesting because it shows 2 different sides to the book. It is set in a very interesting time in Mississippi. I think it is cool because I wouldn’t necessarily agree with one of the characters but i can still relate to her personality. I am excited to see how this book ends.
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Hi Lydia! I haven't read Revolution yet but thanks for the book review! I definitely would want to read it!
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I finished the march series by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell. I really enjoyed the series. I loved the imagery and pictures. I learned so much from this series not only politically but also historically. I thought it was really cool that John Lewis wrote the book and is also the main character.
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I also think it is a really instresting book that give you a lot of insight on the struggles many young African Americans went through during their fight for equality.
DeleteI am currently reading, "Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter." So far I am really enjoying this book! "Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" has been doing a really good job of tackling many societal issues that come up in our day to day, while still keeping with the story line to keep the readers as engaged as possible. This story did a great job at portraying the fact that some people are different then they seem. That there is more to a person than what you may see. The daughter Olga seems as if she is a perfect daughter, she does her chores, takes care of her family members, and goes to school. The only way it would be possible to see deeper into Olga, would be to look not just at what she represents herself as, and more so what she is on the inside. I feel that this story ties in with woman equality because for years upon years woman have been perceived by all, that they are lesser beings and do not deserve what men do. When really woman are strong, intelligent, curious, and have a lot to offer to this world. I am looking forward to seeing how this book progresses.
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More than halfway through my second book, W.A.R.P. The Reluctant Assassin by Eoin Colfer. So far, I think it's fascinating with the concept of wormholes and time travel.
ReplyDeleteI am still reading "Beyond the Bright Sea" and I really enjoy reading it! The way the author wrote the story makes me want to read it more! I also like how the author described everything. One quote from the book that I thought was really descriptive was on page 110 and it said, "But then I heard a bigger thump and something breaking, and I hurried into the hospital and up the front of the stairs without another thought." I really recommend this book for people that enjoy reading books with suspense.
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I am reading "The Girl from Felony Bay" by J.E. Thompson. The main character's name is Abbey and Abbey's dad was accused of crime that he did not commit so Abbey and her friend Bee are trying to find evidence that shows that her dad did not commit the crime. I would recommend this book to people that like mystery.
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I just finished the Girl From Felony Bay and I really enjoyed it. It was suspenseful and intriguing. If you like to read mystery books then I would recommend The Girl From Felony Bay.
ReplyDeleteAfter finishing the March series I understand the history of African Americans and America more and understand how America has changed and still is to working towards equality.
ReplyDeleteI'm still reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and we're starting to get into some juice. The book is getting really good and I'm really enjoying it, and I'm also going to be done with the book in a little bit. I have only 100 pages left. This book was really good and I do recommend you read it. There's fun characters and very action packed chapters. - James Place
ReplyDeleteI am reading The River by Gary Paulsen. I enjoy reading this novel because it has a lot of action and it makes me want to keep reading. This book also teaches people about how to survive in the forest by yourself. The main character Brian has a conflict with nature while he is out in the forest alone. Gary Paulson has written other action novels like this one. I enjoy reading this book and I bet you would too.
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Jacob Valdez
ReplyDeleteI'm still reading Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
I've really enjoyed the book. The book is gruesome, has twists, and every chapter has something that will wake you want to read the next chapter. This book is not meant to be funny, but meant to be entertaining. You should read this book.
-Jacob Valdez
I am reading A long walk to water by Linda Sue Park. I would definitely recommend this book. I like this book because of the different perspectives. Every couple of pages the author switches between two characters, a boy and a girl. They are in two different years 2008 and 1985. Though they are in different times they both have to go through a tiring amount of challenges. A long walk to water is an enlightening book with informative yet entertaining text.
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Hi, I'm Fiona Bakshi and I am going into 6th Grade, and I just finished Percy Jackson and the Olympians (The Lightning Thief). If you scroll up at the beginning of this book, I made and entry that was the complete opposite of this book. I thought that this book was confusing and boring, but I stand corrected! I have so many AMAZING things that I would absolutely love to share, but they would spoil the whole book! This might be an unpopular opinion, but I think that this book is (a bit) more interesting than Harry Potter Books. I am not saying ALL of them, but Percy Jackson is easily the most intriguing book(s) I have ever read! This book made me really happy inside that I finished it, and that I was reading it. My reasoning for that is because this book is just amazing and is so great that I feel accomplished that I found a book series that I like, and read this unique book. My overall rating (as is obvious) is a 5 star or 10/10 rating!
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ReplyDeleteI finished reading Bottom of the 33rd by Dan Barry, it was a long book, but in the many pages it gives many details. These details help shine a light on the players their struggles, dreams, lives, and minor league baseball as a whole. This book was boring at parts due to all the information it was worth reading and provided a one of a kind take on the longest ever baseball game.
The book that you read martin seems like it has a great story line and it really looks like a good choice.
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I finished Revolution by Deborah Wiles this weekend. I really liked the book and I would definitely recommend it! This book is exciting and entertaining!!
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I am currently reading SYLO by D.J MacHale. So far I really like this book. It is very exciting and it pulls you in. It is a super cool book and I think that the author did a great job. I love reading about the main characters, Tucker Pierce, adventures! I am so excited to finish the book!
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I just finished reading SYLO by D.J MacHale. I really liked this book. It was so engaging and very fun to read. The book makes you want to keep reading no matter what. It is so cool to learn about the mysteries on the island they live on. I would definitely recommend this book!!
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I finished Catching fire by Suzanne Collins. It was filled with romance, action, killing, mysteries, fighting, twists, and more. The ending of the book is like the ending of sea of monsters because there is a twist that makes you want to read the next book right away. If you have it read the hunger games book series, then you should read it.
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This sounds like a good book might read it in the future.
DeleteThe first book I read this summer was “A wrinkle in time”. I liked it because the characters go into different dimensions. It can get confusing to keep track at times since there is so much going on but I enjoyed it. It’s about a family who is different. The dad is a scientist and is lost and they go looking for him in different dimensions. It has a message of leadership and to never give up. -Dominic Benson
ReplyDeleteI finished reading Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. Wolf Hollow is a good book because its one of those books where you could stay up all night reading it without noticing the time. There is always more to read, once the book is over you want to keep reading. I also like how the author makes the emotions of the characters real so its easier to relate. For example, the main character Annabelle has a hard time making important decisions and I tend to do that too. I would definitely recommend this book.
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I am finishing the book "The Girl from Felony Bay." I like this book because Abbey and her friend Bee go on many adventures together. Abbey's dad is in a coma and Abbey is determined to wake him up. Abbey's dad was also accused of a crime that he did not do so Abbey and Bee are trying to find evidence that her dad did not commit the crime. I would recommend this book because it is very suspenseful and it makes you want to read more.
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The Scythe book has made me think about the future and how drastically things could change very quickly. It helped me see how advanced humans can become if we can solve some of our biggest problems like pollution, poverty, and people going hungry.
ReplyDeleteI heard it was a good book. I might in the future
DeleteThe book that you read sounds like a good book and I might be interested in reading it.
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I just finished W.A.R.P. The Reluctant Assassin I think it was good, and to anyone who likes time travel, the F.B.I., or Victorian London, I recommend to you
ReplyDeleteInteresting book there Payton I remember reading this too I recommend to book enthusiast.
ReplyDeleteI finished The Mysterious Benedict Society. It was a really fun book to read, and I really enjoyed it. The story and the plot are really amazing. So I do recommend you read the book. Also don't watch the show first because it is a Harry Potter situation wear the book is different from the movie or show, but besides from that the characters are amazing the plots out standing. It's just a really great book, and if you do read it I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did. >James Place
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job at expressing how you felt about the book, and how you compared it with other situations from other books.
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I am almost finished reading my book, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, and it is very interesting. It is about a girl named Julia who lives with her parents and her sister died. Once Julia's older sister died she is jealous that she does not get much attention from her parents and because of this she rebels. Julia's older sister, Olga, is said to be the "perfect Mexican daughter" and Julia is the complete opposite of her. Once Olga died, her parents expected Julia to be as perfect as her sister was. She struggles with anxiety and depression which is treated by therapy and she is determined to find clues to prove that Olga was not as perfect as everyone says she is. This book has me hooked and I am excited to finish reading!
ReplyDeleteThe Watsons Go to Birmingham is a humorous book. If you like humor I recommend you read this book. One example of a funny scene in The Watsons Go to Birmingham is when Kenny and Byron figured out that they can get food for free at the grocery store. Byron was so happy! He said, “This is just too much all you gotta do is sign that stupid card, and that old fool Mitchell” ll give you what you want! Too, too much!” A few days after Byron and Kenny figured out that they can get food “for free”. Byron bought two bags of Swedish Creme cookies. Kenny saw Byron up in a tree and Byron asked if he wanted a cookie. Kenny was confused. He didn’t know why Byron was being so nice. He thought this was a trick. Kenny thought Byron put bugs in the cookies. He ate them anyway. Kenny later figured out that Byron ate one and a half bags of Swedish Crème cookies. A few minutes go by, and Byron runs over to the tree and starts throwing up. Then Byron told Kenny, “ Get the hell out of here, what you star’in at? Them apples got me sick, you little cross-eyed punk! Get out of here.” This funny scene from the Watsons Shows conflicts between brothers and how they can act to each other.
ReplyDeleteI think that you did a great job at discribing this book.
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I just finished reading I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and it is a great book. Julia now sees the world differently after everything she has gone through. She finds what she needs about her older sister and soon realizes no one is perfect and even Olga once had a beautiful and ugly side. She learns to respect her parents and respects new relationships that she built. She even gets into the college of her dreams and her life gets better. Overall this book has its ups and downs and is very inspirational. It is very much recommended.
ReplyDeleteHi Arianna! I haven’t read this book yet, but it sounds like a very good book.
DeleteI finished far from the tree by Robin Benway. I loved this book it had it's ups and downs. I thought that this book did an incredibly job portraying teenagers and current day issues. I also thought this book was really lovable because there's a certain relatability in it. I very strongly recommend it so you can enjoy it too.
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I have just recently finished reading the book, Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. I really did think that this book did an excellent job at tackling a lot of problems we have in our society with woman rights, while staying on the storyline. I would definitely
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-Nelly
I just finished reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Here are some important events that happened. First the whole Watson family drove up to Birmingham, Alabama where there Grandma lives. They did this because they were concerned about how Byron was acting. It was entertaining when they drove up there because the dad kept driving and didn’t follow the moms schedule. Next a bomb goes of in church where joey was suppose to be but was not there yet luckily. This part was sad because I thought joey died. Finally when Kenny is home again he looks into the mirror and starts to cry. It turns out that Kenny is bothered that the only thing he could save in that moment when he thought Joey died was a stupid shoe. Kenny was ashamed. In conclusion, The Watsons Go to Birmingham is a very humorous book but some parts of the book can be very serious.
ReplyDeleteI finished reading the Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. It was a very detailed and every page of the book could have been a story by itself. My favorite character was Strider/Aragon. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for a bit of a challenge. It I a extremely well written book and it will always been one of my favorites.
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I finished reading the Lord of the Rings the Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R Tolkien. It was a very detailed and every page of the book could have been a story by itself. My favorite character was Strider/Aragon. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for a bit of a challenge. It I a extremely well written book and it will always been one of my favorites.
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I finished Wolf Hollow. I just forgot to post my comments during I read the book.1. I think the author Lauren Wolk did a great job of bringing me into the scene and giving me all the details that I need to picture it in my head.2.Lauren did a great job of presenting the problems and making those problems into the plot.3.I think Lauren Wolk did a great job with the plot, but why did she make so many problems into the plot when they could have been solved there.4.I thought that Wolf Hollow was a great book, think Lauren Wolk made a great book that is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Wolf Hollow and I thought it was a great book that had a very interesting plot that took you through the problems that the main character Annabelle went through. I think that annabelle handelled unique problems that kids shoudn't have to. I think that Lauren Wolk did a great job at creating that masterpiece of a book with the help of detailing. This book is one of my favorites and suggest that you read it.
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I started "A long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park is very good insight to what it was like to live in Southern Sudan in 1985 from a young boy named Salva's point of view. This was a time when there were rebels from Southern Sudan that sparked a war with the government.
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At the begining of summer i read a book called the Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan. Neftali reyes also known as the famous poet Pablo Neruda. In Pablo childhood he was a very imaginative and smart writer. He grew up and even with those talents he was doubted and bullied. He was able to get through this with the help of his uncle who let Neftali write about the news at an early age.With this His uncle was able to pave a way for Neftali to become the infamous writer he was. I deffinetly reccomend this book to others because it is inspiring and fun to learn about his journey.
ReplyDeleteI am Half way done with "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. Salvas' village was took over by the rebals and he was spit up from his family. He is forced to walk through the exhausting conditions of Serbia in the hopes of escaping the war, and getting to a better place. Along the way he meets some of his family and makes some friends in these painful times. So far I like how Linda sue Park really gives me a good idea of what it is like living in a warzone. So far I am very interested in this book.
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I finished reading the book "A long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park.This book is a sad story about how a war tore this young boy named Salva away from his family and everything he had, until he had nothing. Then how he persevered through things that no one should have to go through. Not only did he do that, but he also found success. I also like how the author put in a section before the start of the chapter of a young girl about how Salvas' actions effected the little girls life. I think this is truly a inspiring story that should not go unread by anyone.
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My second book “A Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds starts off with a sad beginning where Will’s older brother Sean gets shot and dies out of nowhere. He is left with lots of depression and anger and is seeking revenge. The start of the book really got my attention and I liked how it quickly jumped into the plot.
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After I finished the book "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds it left me with lots of thoughts on the book. It was truly a very good book with lots of story to it and it was a very thrilling book. The book focuses on how the main character Will overcomes the death of his brother and keeps moving on in life. One great message I took from this book is that you often need to survive the bad things in life in order to get to the good things. Will proves that this is true when he reunites with his brother. That part of the story shocked me because it was totally unexpected after reading the beginning of the book.
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The other book I read was the falcon thief. This book is about a man named Jeffery Lendrum who is a bird smuggler. He apprehended at Britain’s Birmingham international airport. When exiting the shower room in one of the airport lounges was caught by a suspicious janitor. Who was shocked when the man had been in there for twenty minutes and when he walked in it looked like nothing had been touched. I don’t want to spoil anything but I highly recommend this book.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I read far from the tree this book is about three teenage siblings who were adopted at birth. When Grace the main character realizes that see has two other siblings. When meeting her younger sibling Maya she starts to learn a lot about her. After they meet each other the go and meet their other sibling Joaquin. Now the three of them together try uncover secrets about their past.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I read the falcon thief, the falcon thief is a great book about a bird smuggler named Jeffery Lendrum. Who was caught at Britain’s Birmingham International Airport carrying fourteen rare peregrine falcon eggs taken from the cliffs in Wales. They are now wondering how many birds he has stolen and how many times he has gotten away with it. Will they discover the unknowns behind this very guys past.
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