Last week we visited the media center to check-out a book to jump back into reading after our long Winter Break. I'd like you to blog about the book you chose last week. What is the title of the book? Who is the author? What page are you on (or did you finish)? Why did you choose the book? What do you think so far (your opinion)? Make sure you explain your opinion!
Friday, January 17, 2014
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Last week we visited the media center to check-out a book to jump back into reading after our long Winter Break. I'd like you to blog about the book you chose last week. What is the title of the book? Who is the author? What page are you on (or did you finish)? Why did you choose the book? What do you think so far (your opinion)? Make sure you explain your opinion!
Last week we visited the media center to check-out a book to jump back into reading after our long Winter Break. I'd like you to blog about the book you chose last week. What is the title of the book? Who is the author? What page are you on (or did you finish)? Why did you choose the book? What do you think so far (your opinion)? Make sure you explain your opinion!
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Naya A.
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I am reading The Mortal Instruments City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare. I haven't finished yet, I am only on page 58 because I have been very busy lately.I chose the book because the first book in the series left me on a cliffhanger and I was anxious to find out what happens. Overall the book is really slow so far but I think it is to early to make a good opinion on the book.
I hate when sequels are disappointing. You get all excited because you like the first book, and then the next one doesn't live up to your expectations.
DeleteBella G.
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Twilight, Stephenie Meyer, I am on page 50. I chose the book because I have seen the movies and enjoyed them and I was told the books were just as good. I love this book their is so much more detail than in the movie
Elaborate a little more! I would like to hear about the details.
DeleteAli A
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I am still reading Pendragon Book Three: The Never War, by D.J. MacHale. I am almost done I am on page 307. I chose this book because I have read the first two and really liked the sci-fi in these books. My opionion on these books are, they are extremely suspenseful and always have new things popping out of every book.
I find that it can be difficult to find a book that is not predictable. I am glad you found a book that is keeping you engaged.
DeleteJulia G.
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I just finished the book "Divergent" and I am now reading "Insurgent". The author is Veronica Roth. I choose this book because everyone was recommending it, and saying it was a good book, and it was sci-fi. In my opinion the book is what people say. It is really good because I like the genre, Veronica Roth uses great words to describe the character, and I just like the plot of the story. It just makes me keep wanting to read.
Yay! I find that peer recommendations are the best!
DeleteEve H.
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The book I am currently reading is " Out of My Mind " by: Sharon M. Draper. The page I am currently on is page 51. Why I chose this book is because I favor the genre realistic fiction and I heard it was a great book to read, so I thought I might enjoy it. What I think so far about the book is it is a good book because it has very descriptive writing and it is similar to the book " Rules " by: Cynthia Lord because it is about a girl with a disability who can't walk or talk and the character David from " Rules " is a boy with a disability similar to the girl in " Out of My Mind."
I am eager to hear if you finished this book, and felt the same way at the end.
DeleteBailey M.
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The book I am currently reading is The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. I am currently on page 121. I chose the book because I have been wanting to read the series for a while now and finished The Hobbit so I can finally start reading the series. I really like it so far, even if it's really slow going in the beginning. There is always something going on that the main character doesn't know about that you don't know about until he does. Tolkien does a really good job of building tension in the books even during the boring parts. All in all, it's a really good book so far.
I agree with you about the author being good at building tension. I think that is why his books are so long.
DeleteAlex R.
ReplyDeleteThe title of my book is Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings. I am currently on page 12. I choose this book because Mrs. Diamond recommended it to me. I think that this book is okay because nothing exciting yet has happened.
Really? I feel like this book starts off really good. I am sorry you don't feel the same way. Let me know if you feel differently at the end!
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My book is The Hunt for the Sev7enth. The author is Christine Morton-Shaw. I am on page 11. I chose this book be cause when Mrs. Stec was showing some of the Rebbeca Codil Books this one book caught my interest. I think it okay because its still the beginning of the book and its slow
What about it caught your interest?
DeleteI did not choose a book from the library last week, because I knew that I had one at home that I wanted to read instead. The book is called Allegiant by Veronica Roth and I am on page 42. I am also reading a book called Shug by Jenny Han that I started today. I am on page 21. I think that Allegiant is very good. I liked how Veronica Roth switched up the layout. In this book each chapter is either in Tris' or Tobias' perspective. I also like the book Shug, because I think that it is easier to understand when the characters and I are close in age. I think that the author does not write in a way that is too hard for me to understand. I chose the book Allegiant, because I really like sci fi. I chose the book Shug, because I thought that the back seemed interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow! Two books at once! I am impressed. You really like the different perspectives in Allegiant? I am not sure I liked this format. Let me know your opinion of this book when your finished.
DeleteI chose the book Daniel X Watch The Skies. By James Patterson and Ned Rust. I am on page 90. I chose this book because it was the sequel to the other Daniel X book I read. I think this book is good so far because it has many details and aliens in it.
ReplyDeleteAnd who recommended this series to you? I heard it was a delightful person with good taste in books :)
DeleteBrian E.
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I am reading the book The Strange Case Of Origami Yoda. Its a good book if you like comic like books. I am not that far into it so i don't know whats going on but i know a little. The main characters are weird probably as you can tell. They wrote this book like a diary. So far the book is good.
I am not sure how I could tell the characters are weird by what you said...?
DeletePaige A
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I am reading the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I am on page 70. I chose this book for two reasons, because it was on the Caudill list, and second because my friend told me that it was really good. So far I think that the book is really good and also pretty sad. The main character has a messed up face that he was born with and kids stare at him and say mean things but he is still able to stay positive.
Are you aiming to read 15 Caudill books? I hope so :) I know you can do it!
DeleteAlan H.
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I am currently reading the book The Raven by Patrick Carmen. I am currently on page 45. I chose this book because i have read the other books and i have not read the 4th book. The first book was Skeleton Creek. The second was Ghost In The Machine. And the third one was The Crossbones. I am currently loving this book because it has a lot of mystery and suspense. So i think that people should read the book from Patrick Carmon
I am so happy to hear that you've found a series that you enjoy. Keep on reading!
DeletePatrick O'D
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The book I picked out is called The Maze Runner. The author is James Dashner. I am currently on page 32. I chose this book because my brother was reading it and he recommended it to me. So far, the book is very interesting. There are a lot of new words that the other characters speak of that aren't real. Also, the setting is confusing. I am always getting different images of what it actually looks like, but I am getting it together each page I read.
Yes, this book takes a bit to get! I was hooked when I got to page 50 and not able to put it down. I think they might be making this book into a movie.
DeleteI am reading the 4th book in Tom Angleberger's series Origami Yoda called The surprise attack of Jabba The Puppet. So far i'm on page 45 and it is really good. I don't want to ruin all the other books in the series so I wont say that much, all I am going to say is that the gang and origami Yoda, Chewbacca and Han Foldo are planning a mission to end this new program at their school called funtime all they do during funtime is watch boring videos and play boring games.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you found a series that you're enjoying! I like these books, too!
DeleteKate P.
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I am reading “The Running Dream” by Wendelin Van Draanen. I am on page 177. I chose this book because I heard it’s a REAL page turner (which it is) and it is one of the Caudill books, so i figured it would be interesting! Truly, I can’t stop reading it! It is a GREAT book and i recommend it! I think it is a good book because it starts right from the beginning--Jessica, a runner, gets into a car crash. there have been so many events in this story that you just want to keep reading.
I agree with you! There are not many books that hook me immediately, but this one definitely did. That car crash was a great start to the book.
DeleteI am currently reading Theo Boone: The Abduction, which is written by John Grisham. I concluded my reading in class on page 24. This book is part of a series of three books. In fact, John Grisham is writing a new book called the Activist. I plan to get this one as soon as it comes out! So far, I am really enjoying it! I chose it because it was the sequel to the first book, Theo Boone: Kid Lawyer. Kid Lawyer was a great book, but when I finished reading, questions were still unanswered. This is why I chose the second book.
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I always liked this author, and I am happy that he decided to write books for kids (young adults).
DeleteJoseph L.
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I,Q by Roland Smith
I am on page 25. I chose the book because I like the author he wrote many books I like. I think the book is cool the kids parents in the book told their coach that if their children can't handle being on tour they will end the tour. The kids are going out of school but they will be in different school over the internet
What are some other books you like by this author? Why do you like him as an author? Tell me more!
DeleteSince I wanted to read a book more of my kind, I am reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Third Wheel. The author is Jeff Kinney and currently I am on page 186. I chose this book because it is one of my favorite series to read and I really like first-person telling books. What do I think of the book so far? I think it's pretty good as usual, because it's always like the other Diary of a Wimpy Kid books I read. I am almost done, so I'll be choosing a different book after this.
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What is it about a story being told in 1st person that makes you like it?
DeleteSierra F
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I am reading 13 Gifts by Wendy Mass. I am on page 45. I chose this book because I really like the author's style of writing. I also have read the other books in this series and I wanted to finish them. I really like this book so far considering the fact that I've read and understood the other two books. It's starting off with some real life situations and I am able to connect easily with this book.
If you like her style of writing and her books, you must be a fan of realistic fiction.
DeleteJack D
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The title of my book is Behemoth and the author is Scott Westerfeld. I am on page 66 and I chose this book because it is the sequel to Leviathan, the last book I read. So far this book is really good because it jumps right into the action.
I am so happy that you found a series that you like!
DeleteMatthew B.
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The book that I checked out last week at the Media Center was After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick. I am on page 51, and I really like this book. It is the sequel to the book Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pies by Jordan Sonnenblick, although this book is told from Jeffrey's perspective, while Steven is in Africa playing the drums. What I like about this book is that when Jeffrey enters 8th grade, he is a semi-normal kid without cancer. He has his best friend Tad, who has cancer, and is defying the odds. On the first day of 8th grade, he meets his "true love", by helping her pick up her papers in the hallway. With school, girls, and friends causing him stress, Jeffrey has to beat the odds and pass 8th grade with the big Standardized tests coming up.
I'll be interested to know if you liked this book as much as the first.
DeleteOmkar P.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Vernes
I actually just started this book that I checked out today. I am on page 15. We are reading this book for our book club. I chose this one because it sounds like it might be a mystery, or a very intense read. Also, it is a classic so the language and words are a little different than modern day reads. So far, it has already jumped into suspenseful parts. A boy's uncle is a mineralogy professor and he finds a mysterious document in his study room written in the ancient language of Runic. The uncle actually knows how to speak mostly every language ever spoken on Earth. This language gives him some problems though and right now he is trying to decode the document and see what it means. Sounds like a great book so far! I can't wait till the action and suspense grows even more.
I love that you joined the book club. Let me know what you think of this one when you finish it.
DeletePrathik K
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My book is called The Kill Order by James Dashner. I am page 173. I chose this book, because it was a prequel to The Maze Runner series, which I read. I think it is an interesting book, because in the book there are sun flares and disease breaking out that could cause the end of the world. Mark and Trina are the main characters and they try to go towards wherever the disease started to find a cure. I recommend this book to anyone who hasn't read it.
Is it giving you more insight?
DeleteMoises V.
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I am reading shoot-out by Mike lupica. I am on page 20. I chose this book because i really love to play soccer. So far, I think that this book is kind of boring because so far all it talks about is how Jake moved to Belmont and is now on another soccer team that is really bad when his old soccer team in Greenville was really good and undefeated.
Did you finish this one? Will you read another book by this author?
DeleteSam B
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I am reading Zoo break by Gordan Korman. I am on page 21. I like this book because I like it when the author makes animals talk and go o adventures. I think the book so far is really good. I like the story line so far. for example when someone gets kidnapped in the story.
I like Gordon Korman. He does a good job of including humor and action in his books.
DeleteBrandon N.
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I am reading Ungifted by Gordon Korman. I am reading this book online and it doesn’t tell you the page number. This book is really funny, Donovan is in the gifted academy and he is doing pretty bad. He doesn’t know anything and is therefore drawing attention to himself. I can’t wait to finish it and find out what happens.
I agree! This book is a fun read :)
DeleteEmily Chan
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The book that I am reading is " The Beasties" by William Sleator. I am currently on page 147. I chose this book because I enjoy reading science fiction and horror novels such as this one. I really like this book so far because of the characters and their actions. The main characters are two siblings, Doug and Colette. Their family has recently moved to a wooded area that is infamous for logging accident due to mysterious causes. Doug and Colette discover a secret underground colony of creatures called the beasties that are vandalizing lumber yard. Doug and Colette discover that there is much more to the story than just saving the trees. Now, they are caught between a decision that could save their lives. They could join the beasties and help them with their horrific deeds, or ignore them and never live safely again.
This one is on my Someday List. You made me want to read it even more :)
DeleteAliyan V
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I am reading the book the Ruins Of Gorlan. The author is John Flanagan. I am on page 58 and the book is starting off slow. I chose this book because I heard really good reviews. And the genre is fantasy which I like. Right now Will and his members of the castle are getting chosen what they will do for the rest of there life. I haven't been reading this book much because I was in the middle of another. I just finished that book so i'll start reading a lot more pages.
Yes, I have a hard time reading two books at once, too. One always seems to beat out the other!
DeleteAnna S.
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This week I chose Matched by Ally Condie. and I am on page 16. I chose this book because I thought I might want to give it a chance, I heard it was terrible by many people and if I don't like it I can always put it down. Another reason I wanted to read it is because it seems like it is a really good science fiction book. So far I think its fine, the author is very descriptive and it gives a really good visual.
Hmmm....interesting that you heard this book is not very good. I really enjoyed this book. Let me know how you feel when you're done!
DeleteCameron C
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The book that I chose over the long brake was Code Orange by Caroline B. Cooney and I am on page 41. I chose this book because the book seemed pretty interesting and good. My personal opinion is that I think this book started at a slow pace but than it gets better.
Is because you saw Brian reading it with me? Come on...be honest....I saw you listening in during advisory :)
DeleteZamin Ahmed
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I am reading Percy Jackson and The Sea of monsters. I am on page 79 in my book.I chose this book because I like the books the author has written.In my opinion I Think the book is going well so far.It gives a lot of action and suspense right from the beginning of the story.
A fantasy book doesn't surprise me :)
DeleteJesenia L
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The title of my book is Baa b David Macaulay. I already finished the book. My opinion was that it is for a younger person but if it was at my level I would of liked it.
You need to add a bit more detail to your response.
DeleteVineeth R.
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I am currently reading The Battle for Skandia by John Flanagan. It is the fourth book in The Ranger's Apprentice series. I am on page 121. I chose this book because it is an action and adventure book, and I love those kinds of books. I really like this book so far. There is a war brewing between the Skandians and the Temujai, and it is just about to start. The Skandians are making tactics on how to defeat the mighty Temujai, the most powerful fighting force in the world. It is really exciting reading about how the Skandians want to defeat the Temujai
Is this one of his Brother Band books?
DeletePatty L
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The book that I am reading is called "The Prophet of Yonwood" by Jeanne Duprau. I am on page 17. I chose this book because it is the third book in the city of ember series, and I just finished the second book. I like this book so far because instead of going forward in time from the last book they are going back and saying how the disaster happened. So this book is written differently from the normal perspective.
I like the idea of getting more background information. Sounds like a good choice!
DeleteMansi J.
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I abandoned the book I picked up when we went to the LMC and I got Divergent by Veronica Roth. I am on page 30. I am not that far into the book yet but so far I would say that the book is pretty good and it really interesting. I just finished the part where she finishes the aptitude test. I liked the setting and how that part of the story took place.
What book did you abandon? It is okay...just curious :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm reading the book i funny and i'm on page 136 so far he has been getting bullied by a boy Steve Kosgrove. Jamie is a class clown and he is in a wheel chair so he gets treated nicer which he doesn't like. His uncle thinks that he should join the i funny kids contest but Jamie is too nervous to tell his jokes to large crowds. The bully Steve and his friends threw him off a dock into a beach and he cant get out but later that day his uncle was walking back from his restaurant and he saw Jamie and he carried him home. Jamie was cracking jokes in class and his teacher gave him a detention but he was only in there for 12 minutes before a teacher let him go early because she felt bad. He told her Steve was his brother and to let him out also and he will walk him home but Steve didn't appreciate it at all
I have not read this book, but you made it sound good. Let me know what you think when you're done.
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When we went to the library I choose a different book than i’m reading now but I am currently reading Divergent By Veronica Roth so far I’m on page 123.,I chose this book because My aunt bought me the divergent series for Christmas and I didn't really like the book I chose at the library because it was boring then I started reading divergent over the weekend because I know that the movie to Divergent is coming out and it looks like a good movie so I decided to read to book and to see the difference to the movie and the book.So far I think the book Is really good right now because theirs a lot of action and things are going on is like your watching the movie in your head but you have to read it carefully because the author don’t clearly states what faction Beatice chooses.
I agree! You do need to be a careful reader to make sure you understand all the sci fi elements.
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The title of my book is "Never Mind!" by Rachel Vail. I am on page 126 of 200. So far I like the book it is kind of short but still has the comedy and story line to keep me hooked on the book. Some parts can drone on but for the most part constant problems and more lies keeps the book ending something worth reading. I chose the book because It was rated a: Comedy which sounded fun to me so i picked it out.
I love the use of the word "drone"! Great vocab!
DeleteSophia S.
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The story I’m reading is A thing about Georgie by Lisa Graff. I'm on page 21. I picked this book because I thought it would interesting to read about how a boy feels or how other people treat you when you have a rare disease. I read the first couple pages before I got the book and it really got me interested. So far I'm liking the story. I don’t think there is going to be a lot of things going on because he is battling the disease, but I still want to finish the book. Since I’m not that far in the story that is probably why it’s a little boring.
Yes, I think this book will give you a new point of view and some insight.
DeleteApril Platt
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The book I am currently reading is Thirteen Days to Midnight, by Patrick Carman. I finished this book, and thought it was really good. I chose this book because the cover and title really drew me in. I thought this book was really good, I liked how it was very mysterious and had a lot of suspense.
What exactly "drew you in"?
DeletePatrick H.
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The story I'm reading is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I am currently on page 35 and i choose this book because the cover looked very interesting. I also choose this book because my friend read it and said that it was very good. My opinion of this book is that it is very good so far. It talks about how a kid with a facial disorder goes to school. I like this book a lot so far and i am interested to read whats next.
This book was one of my faves that I read over the summer. Glad to hear you are enjoying it, too.
DeleteBraden A.
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The title of my book is Genius Squad by Catherine Jinks. I'm on page 50 and the reason I chose my book was because that it is the second book in the series and the first sci fi book was the first one in the series. My opinion on this is good because the author left a good ending on the first book and that it has a good story line.
How did you first come upon this series? Did someone tell you about it?
DeleteSaira A.
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I am reading a book called, My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris. I am on page, 42. I chose this book because you and T.J. recommended it to me and I think that it looked interesting. I like this book a lot so far because I can relate to this girl who is like 3 years older than me and I understand what she’s going through. I think it is a very interesting story.
I am glad I could help you find a good book :)
DeleteAlex 6th hour
ReplyDeleteRAGTAG. by Karl Wolf-Morgenlander. Page 37. I chose the book because the title intrigued me to read the tagline. I think it is a very good book so far.
Cara L.
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Last week I got a book called Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nicholls. I am on page 72 so far. I really love the book so far. It is very interesting because it is a about a 11 year old boy with leukemia. And I choose this book because I love realistic fiction because you can usually relate to it and I am relating a lot to it and learning a lot about his sickness.
This book sounds like it might be sad, yes?
DeleteEthan B
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The book that I am reading is peter and the Star catchers. The author of the book is Ridley Pearson. So far I am only on page 10. I chose this book because when I read the back of the book it sounded like a very good book. So far I think that this book is interesting because it has a lot of detail already and the book is really fast pace. I also like it because it is very suspenseful. I can not wait to read more of the book.
I have not read this book myself. It is on my Someday list because I have heard the same thing as you!
DeleteTJ T.
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The book I am currently reading (not from the library, but rather a home book) is called Paper Towns by John Green. I am currently on page 221 and I chose this book because all John Green books are brilliant. This one hasn't proved mt theory wrong yet, because this book is pure genius. It is pure genius because it shows the honest truth about how screwed up our society is. And in this book, you can find that if people like Quentin Jacobsen exist, that there is always a Margo Roth Spiegelman.
Thank you for introducing me to this author. I like his writing style!
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ReplyDeleteThe title of the book i chose was "Pop" by Gordon Korman. I am on page 12. I went with this book because you told me to. I think this book is good so far. I understand what is going on and of course i like football.
You make it sound like I ordered or commanded you to read this book. You do have a choice :) Let me know your thoughts when you finish.
DeleteBrianna S.
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Wait Till Helen Comes. Mary Downing Hahn. I’m on page 43. I choose this book because I really enjoy the books that this author writes. I really like the book because I can understand the whole thing unlike other books that I have read in the previous years.
Agreed! She is an awesome author. You have good taste in books :)
DeleteVeron P
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The title of my book is Epic by Conor Kostick. I'm on page 329 and the reason I chose my book is because it was science fiction and it had a very interesting plot. this is a really good book so far because it has alot of action and suspence. I would definitely recommend this book.
Is science fiction a genre you just started to like or has it always been a fave?
DeleteEli F.
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I am reading Behemoth, the second book in the Leviathan series. The author is Scott Westerfield. I am on page 140. I chose this book because I liked the first book in this series, so I decided to try the next book. I really like the book because it has very descriptive sentences like "Little red hands closed my eyes" and " Lava poured down my lungs."
Did you start reading this because of the book wiki assignment and sharing?
DeleteElissa S.
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I read the book “Inside Out and Back Again” by Thanhha Lai. I have finished reading this book. I choose this book because I have heard a lot of great responses to it. I really enjoyed this book because all the poems go through what would happen in real life and it ties into one big story.
What did you learn about Asian culture from this book?
DeleteMaddie Kiss
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I am reading Catching Fire and I think that it is really good! I love how it is so much more different than the Hunger Games. I am only on chapter 7 but I can't put it down! I think that whoever hasn't read it should. This book is basically about Katniss and Peeta trying to stay out of trouble with President Snow by getting engaged. I love this book so far!
It makes me so happy to see you finding books that you like! I remember when you were not a reader at all! I am proud of you!
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I decided to put down one story from my book NAT GEO AMAZING! 100 People,Places, And Things THAT WILL WOW YOU (that's the whole name.) #90 Puppies Behind Bars: This is such a Heart warming story. First of all, Prisoners in Jail work hard to make these puppies to be the very best it can be. But one Puppy beats all the other stories. The Puppy's name is Frankie. Frankie is a 1-year old Yellow lab, she was trained to help a retired Sergeant. His name was Sgt. Hill. Sgt. Hill has a lot of war flashbacks. and he can't snap out of it. Uh oh...... But when Frankie came, She would give Sgt. a big Kiss on the face. It s the sweetest thing ever. That dog Reminds me of my 2-year old Chocolate Lab except its the opposite. She had a HORRIBLE life before us but when we came she won't leave our sides. She is the sweetest dog anyone will ever meet. she is playful, friendly, and loves people. If I were you I would check this book out and read the story for yourself it is really heart warming. If your thinking about adopting a dog please do, some dogs Like Mocha (my dog) Might never be loved again or ever be loved. It is really fun with a dog(and yes I am trying to get someone to like dogs more than cats.) Please read this story! :)
I love that you read non-fiction. There is so much to learn! I do want you to read a fiction book at some point though!
DeleteLily P.
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The book I am reading is Operation YES. The author of this book is Sara Lewis Holmes. The page I am on so far is page 46. I choose this book because it looked like some kind of friendly book and that it seemed to be funny, and also reading the back of the book made me get interested in the book. Around the beginning, I was getting confused with mixing up the characters, and what was happening, and then later I started getting it, and the story seems like a fun kind of story! I like how it’s based off a student named Bo and he is new to this school, and starting to like it, and especially his weird teacher. My opinion on this book is, it is a book mostly for people who want to see some activities happening, and thinking and imagining of the things they say. Mostly it’s like based on school and home. So, mostly like a book that’s based in normal activities, just changed around. So far I’m liking this book, and there’s still more in the future!
I bet you can relate to the weird teacher thing...huh?
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I am currently reading the book Brisingr by Christopher Paulini. I am currently on page 292. I chose this book because this book is part of a series called Eragon. This book is a great book. The author does a great job bringing the books together. The book has great detail and keeps a constant language going. I highly recommend this book and series to everyone.
I like that you enjoy the books because the author connects one book to the next seamlessly. This is good to know. I can tell my future students this :)
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The title of the book I recently read was To Dance by Siena Cherson Siegel. I already finished it. I chose this book because I like to dance and I thought it wouldn't take me long to finish, which it did not. I thought it was a good book. I liked the plot line and her passion for dance. She reminds me of people I know. I feel like I can connect to the story.
Did you read it quickly because you enjoyed it so much or was it a short book?
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I am reading The Princess and The Pauper. The author is Kate Brian. I am on page 28. I chose this book because they look like twins, they switch places, and they have two different lives. I always watch movies like this and I love them, so i decided to try to find a book like that. I really love it so far because it is funny and very interesting on how in Chapter 1 it is the side or life of the princess and chapter 2 is the side and life or perspective of the Pauper ( A normal, kinda poor girl.) It is very cool how they look a like and they have total different lives and did not know about each other.
Have you ever watched Parent Trap?
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The title of the book that I am reading is Secret Letters by Leah Scheier. I am on page 20. I chose this book because it sound mysterious. I actually am going to change this book to Insurgent by Veronica Roth (Already read Divergent for Sci FI book) because I don't really understand this book, I was just re-reading it over and over again to understand it, but I still don't get it so I am going to change books.
If you have re-read the same pages a couple of time and don't get it, you are probably making a wise decision to abandon it.
DeleteI am reading, The Selection by Kiera Cass. I am on page 37. When we went to the library, actually, I was looking for, The Hunger Games. I was looking in the C section for Collins and I saw this book and I remembered that this book is on my list already from the presentations. So, I picked this book to read. So far, I like this book. I liked the conflict between America and her Mom at the beginning of the book. And then she finally decides to enter. Now she is not being bothered by it. She and her family will have a better life.
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I love this book! I have recommended it to many students (girls)! My niece really like this series too. I am glad you stumbled across this title :)
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I am reading the Last Shot by John Fernstein I am on Page 50. I chose this book because I heard this book was good and I love sports. this book is about a boy who wins a contest and gets the vip of the final Four. I really like this book because I actually want tor read it more and more of it too.
Yes, I think this book is a good fit for you! Have you read any of Mike Lupica's books?
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The book I checked out was The Alchemyst and am currently on page 43. The author of the book is Michael Scott. I chose this book as a recommendation. The book so far is pretty interesting. A normal person, who goes by the name of Nicholas Flamel, is immortal, and also the alchemist. He, along with his wife, Perry, know the secret formula to avoid death and illness, but can wear off. Their archenemy, Dee, steals the book that holds the secrets.
I think you'll enjoy this read. Who recommended it to you?
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The Sacrifice by Charlie Higson. I finished and I choose this book because I have been reading the other books in the Enemy series. I really like the way the author words the story and I like how each book changes from one group of people to the other.
Hmmm? I've never heard of this series. Tell me more!
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I am reading the book Quit it by Marcia Byalick. I chose this book because when I was looking for a different book I found this one and I read the back of the book and it sounded really good so I decided to get. So far I really like this book because it makes me want to keep on reading and it is also very descriptive. It talks a lot about her very weird family and also a few things about her having Tourettes Even though I am only on page 18 I still really like it.
Did you stick with this book or abandon it?
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I returned my book because I got to page 50 and it was absolutely terrible :)! The title to my new book is Eva by: Peter Dickinson. I’m currently on page 20 and I chose this book because I wanted to try not judging a book by its cover. To be honest this book isn’t that bad and the she uses challenging words. One thing I don’t like about this book is that the mom says “darling” like 3265 times on each page.
Refresh my memory, what book did you abandon?
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I got the book origami Yoda I am on pg. 36 of the book. I do not know the author of the book. I think the book is really cool about how they use a fake paper thing to use the knowledge that they have in their own mind.
Did you start to read this book because of the book wiki assignment?
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I am reading the book "Smile" by Raina Telgemeier. I am on page 129. My opinion of this book is VERY GOOD! Mainly because it has many pictures in it and it makes it more interesting. Also because I know a lot of people who could relate to this book other then the Earthquake part but having to us braces, nocking front teeth out.
It sounds like you enjoy reading graphic novels. If you need more recommendations for this type of book, please let me know :)
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I am reading Delirium by Lauren Oliver. I am on Page 20. So far the characters mentioned is the main character (I don't know her name yet), her Aunt Carol, cousins Grace and Marcia. Delirium is about a disease called deliria nervosa. When you turn eighteen you go through a procedure to prevent yourself from the disease, but before then, you can only hope. deliria nervosa is not the kind of disease we think of as today. Deliria nervosa is the disease of love, and has been classified as very serious for sixty-four years.
This sounds awesome! Think it is going on my Someday List :)
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The title of my book is Insurgent by Veronica Roth. I am on page 56. I chose this book because when I chose Divergent for my science fiction book I kind of fell in love with the book so I had to read Insurgent. I really like the series so far its really good. I think I like the series because its Sci-Fi and its a different type of genre that I would normally read. I am glad I decided to read Divergent because otherwise I would have missed out! Also specific things I like about this series is that it takes place in future Chicago and I like that Tris chooses divergent and she is very brave.
Yay! I am happy to hear you "fell in love" with a book! Those words are music to my ears :)
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I am reading the book An Abundance of Kathrines. The author is John Green. I am on page 144. I chose this book because a lot of my friends were telling me how good it is. So I got it. I really like this book. It is very interesting. It is always making me wonder what is going to happen next. It is not a topic or idea that every author would have so I like that.
Yes, I have heard good things about this book too. Add another one to my Someday List :)
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Last week we visited the media center to check-out a book to jump back into reading after our long Winter Break. I'd like you to blog about the book you chose last week. What is the title of the book? Who is the author? What page are you on (or did you finish)? Why did you choose the book? What do you think so far (your opinion)? Make sure you explain your opinion!
I did not choose a book from the library because I had a book at home that I really wanted to read. I am reading The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. Right now I am on page 15 or chapter 2. I chose the book because I have seen the movie, and I really enjoyed it, and it was sitting on my nightstand wanting to be read. So far, I really like how the author describes the most simplest words and he makes them more descriptive, and it makes me as the reader want to read the story more. I hope I will enjoy the book more as I read it.
I find that his book are often too sad for me. What are your thoughts?
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I am reading “Miracle on 49th street” by Mike Lupica. I am currently on page 20. This book is about Josh Cameron, who has a world championship ring with the Boston Celtics, an MVP award, and is a multi millionaire. But the problem is that he doesn't have a family. I've only got this far in the book, but I would recommend it to sports lovers all around the globe.
Agreed! This author is really good for people who like sports :)
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The book I am reading is Ultimate Spider-Man vol 6 by Brian Bendis. I am nearing the end of my book. Peter Parker is now discovering about what his father did back then when he was still alive. His father was a scientist working with Dr. Brock. They figured out a cure for cancer but the government thought they were going to use it for a weapon. Peter then meets up with Eddie Brock son of Dr. Brock. They talk about the cure cancer,which is now the black suit and it makes people faster,stronger,and changes their behavior. Eddie shows Peter the black suit and tells him what it does. Peter gets his costume on and goes out to go get the black suit, because he wants to test it out.
Another comic book....hmmm? Do you think I could get you to try a different genre?
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Last week I checked out a book called Fablehaven by Brandon Mull. I read two chapters in it and I decided it was not worth my time. I then checked out another book called Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs. So far I enjoy it. It is fantasy book, but starts out as realistic fiction. It is about a boy named Jacob who listens to his grandfathers fairy tales. Only, they are not fairy tales. Jacob stops believing those stories whens he grows up, because his father explained that grandpa has a very strange background, and his stories are exaggerations of the truth. Where I stopped, grandpa is frantically explaining that he needs some special key that Jacob has, because the monsters have found him.
I am sorry Fablehaven didn't work out for you. To be honest, I read it last summer and I didn't really enjoy it either :)
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The book I am reading is called Half-Minute Horrors. There are many authors to the book. I am on page 39. I choose this book because it was recommended by a couple of people and I thought it was good for a easy read. So far the book is a little weird but some of the short stories I have read are good.
Do you like to read short stories vs a novel? I could give you other recommendations :)
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The book I chose to read was Rules for Secret Keeping by Lauren Barnholdt. I am on page 63. I chose this book because I loved the title. I also chose it because I read the back of the book and it sounded interesting. So far I love this book. It is very discriptive and I love the plot line. I cant wait till I finish it!
What about the back of the book got you interested?
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The book I chose was EverWild the second book of the skinjacker trilogy by Neal Shusterman. I am on page 44 of my book. I chose this book because I read EverLost, the first book of the series, as my science fiction book and wanted to finish the trilogy. My opinion on this book, EverWild, is that this book is great so far even though I didn’t get far in it. This is my opinion because it is great. The book has been great because it I have gotten captured in the book on how the Chocolate Ogre (Nick) is saving Afterlights from the Sky Witch (Mary). Also I'm wondering if Milo's will take Allie from Mikey and how Nick and Allie will meet up to save Everlost.
Neal Shusterman is one of my favorite authors. If you have not read Full Tilt, you may want to put this on your list.
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I just finished the book Divergent. I was really good and I finished it in two days! The author is Veronica Roth. I chose the book because it was sci-fi and everyone one told me I should read it. I immediately loved it! So far because I am on the second one I think that this is a great series. I think that this is the kind of book that will play with your mind on how this could happen to a government.
Wow! Two day! That is impressive!
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The book I'm reading is Percy Jackson and the Battle of Labyrinth. The author is Rio Rick Riordan and the page I'm on is 49. I like the book right because there is a lot of action, adventure, and cliffhangers. Also the book has a nice plot to it which got my attention. I can't stop reading it because it's so good.
Try to avoid using the word "nice". It really is not very descriptive and/or detailed. Try to find a more specific word that conveys what you mean.
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The book I am reading is ''The Miracle on 49th Street'' by Mike Lupica. I am currently on page 68. I chose this book mostly because I love to read books about basketball or involving it. Also, Mike Lupica is one of my favorite authors because he likes to write sports books. My opinion on the book right now is that it is slow right now but I can infer there will be some action about to happen.
Yes, I think this book takes a bit to get "warmed-up", but in the end I remember enjoying this book.
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ReplyDeleteWhen we went to the Media Center, I checked out a book called Nerds. It is about a kid that goes from being super popular, to being not popular at all and becoming a superhero! Alex is the most popular kid in his school. Until one day he gets braces and he becomes a "nerd". After that day he was always called a nerd and teased. Then he finds another group of outcasts and unpopular kids that becomes friends with. He finds out these kids run a spy network, and that is where I left off. I am looking forward to reading more.
This sounds good! It sounds like you left off at a good part. I believe this is a series.
DeleteI am reading the book Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. I am on page 97. I chose this book because this is a sequel to The Lost Hero. I like it so far it is very similar to the first but takes place at the Roman camp. Because I know it will lead to quest just like all the other books did. Also I like Greek Mythology.
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ReplyDeleteI am reading "The Giver " by Lois Lowery. I am on page 12. I think this society that they are in is a little weird. They have their spouse chosen. They get there children. So far this is all I know. I like this book because it seems very interesting and I would like to learn more about their society.
Remember, don't ruin the ending when we start to read this one in class.
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I am currently reading "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green. I am currently on page 177 out of 215. If Colin Singleton and I were going out to lunch, I would take him to Taco Bell because he has had many great memories there. We would talk about his theorem and if he likes Lindsey Lee Wells and if Hassan is annoying him lately and fun things like that. Questions I'd ask him would be about his theorem and if he'd found another Katherine or if he's switching to Lindsey's. Some advice I'd tell him is: MOVE ON FROM KATHERINE XIX. PLEASE, FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. COLIN, SHE DOES NOT LIKE YOU OKAY BYE,
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