A touch of computer keys, a blast of heat, and suddenly the Murry twins, Sandy and Dennys, are gasping in a shimmering desert. They say it was an accident because their parents were scientists, but its too late for regrets. There' s a strange and small person approaching, with a mini mammoth. At last it is the twins' turn for an adventure- an adventure that becomes serious when they discover that Many Waters are coming to flood the desert. How do they help themselves and the mini people to escape?
I liked this book because I can actually understand it, even though its by the same author as A Wind in The Door (see my report on that book). This book was funny and happy and joyful, thats why I liked it. I recommend this book to everyone.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Report: A Wind in The Door
I just read a book called A Wind in The Door, by Madeleine L'engle. I didn't understand this book because this was the second book in this series, and I couldn't find the first book in the library. Okay, here's a summary.
"There are dragons in the twins vegetable garden!" Dragons? Not really, but an entity, a being far stranger than dragons. And its discovery by Charles Wallace, the youngest of the Murry children, is only the first step in an adventure with his sister, Meg, her boyfriend, Calvin, out into galactic space...
I thought this book was very strange because there were these really weird names. That is all I can say about this book.
"There are dragons in the twins vegetable garden!" Dragons? Not really, but an entity, a being far stranger than dragons. And its discovery by Charles Wallace, the youngest of the Murry children, is only the first step in an adventure with his sister, Meg, her boyfriend, Calvin, out into galactic space...
I thought this book was very strange because there were these really weird names. That is all I can say about this book.
Report: Tom's Midnight Garden
I currently finished a book called Tom's Midnight Garden, by Philippa Pearce. Here's a summary.
Tom is furious. His brother, Peter, has measles, so now Tom is being shipped off to stay with his Aunt and Uncle in their boring apartment. There is nothing to do there, so Tom is just counting the days until he can go home. Then one night the landlady's grandfather clock strikes 13 times, leading Tom to a magical world...
I liked this book because of its art, and the humor. I hope every one can like this book as much as I did. This is my report.
Tom is furious. His brother, Peter, has measles, so now Tom is being shipped off to stay with his Aunt and Uncle in their boring apartment. There is nothing to do there, so Tom is just counting the days until he can go home. Then one night the landlady's grandfather clock strikes 13 times, leading Tom to a magical world...
I liked this book because of its art, and the humor. I hope every one can like this book as much as I did. This is my report.
Report: Gone Away Lake
I just finished a book called Gone Away Lake, by Elizabeth Enright. Here's a summary.
Summer has a magic all its own. So when Portia sets out for a visit with her cousin Julian, she expects fun and adventure, but of the usual kind: exploring in the woods near Julian's house, collecting stones and bugs, playing games throughout the long lazy days. But this summer was different. On their first day of exploring, Portia and Julian discover an enormous boulder with a mysterious message, a swamp choked with reeds and quick sand, and on the other far side of the swamp... a ghost town.
I liked the book because it start off creepy and ended funny. I also liked the art in this book, they were really realistic. I think this book is for kids of all ages. This book is a great summer read.
Summer has a magic all its own. So when Portia sets out for a visit with her cousin Julian, she expects fun and adventure, but of the usual kind: exploring in the woods near Julian's house, collecting stones and bugs, playing games throughout the long lazy days. But this summer was different. On their first day of exploring, Portia and Julian discover an enormous boulder with a mysterious message, a swamp choked with reeds and quick sand, and on the other far side of the swamp... a ghost town.
I liked the book because it start off creepy and ended funny. I also liked the art in this book, they were really realistic. I think this book is for kids of all ages. This book is a great summer read.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Report: Blue Willow
I finished a book called Blue Willow, by Doris Gates. I liked the lesson of this book, but the content, okay. Here's a summary.
To Jane Larkin, the blue willow plate is the most beautiful thing in her life, a symbol of home she could only dimly remember and of the time when the family would once again be able to make roots for itself in one community. "How long are you gonna stay?" was always the first question asked of Janey when her parents unpacked their stuff at a house.Some day, Janey promised the blue willow plate, with its picture of a stream and a bridge and a real house beyond, they were going to be able to exchange the disheartening words "As long as there's work" for the bold and confident ones "As long as we want to".
I thought that the lesson for this book is that you may lose faith in others, but never lose faith in yourself.
To Jane Larkin, the blue willow plate is the most beautiful thing in her life, a symbol of home she could only dimly remember and of the time when the family would once again be able to make roots for itself in one community. "How long are you gonna stay?" was always the first question asked of Janey when her parents unpacked their stuff at a house.Some day, Janey promised the blue willow plate, with its picture of a stream and a bridge and a real house beyond, they were going to be able to exchange the disheartening words "As long as there's work" for the bold and confident ones "As long as we want to".
I thought that the lesson for this book is that you may lose faith in others, but never lose faith in yourself.
Report: Habibi
I just finished a book called Habibi. I thought the book was okay because it had a little too much love and stuff like that. Here's a summary of Habibi.
The day that Liyana got her first real kiss, her life changed forever. Not because of the kiss, but because it was the day they had to move from St. Louis all the way to Palestine. Though her father grew up there, Lyana knows almost nohing about the rest of her family's Arab heritage. Her grandma and the rest of her relitaves who live in the West bank are strangers, and speak a language she doesn't understand. It is until she meets Omer that her homesickness fades. But Omer is Jewish, and their friendship is forbidden on this land. How can Habibi ever call this place home?
I thought this book was so so because there was too much kissing in it. So if you don't like kissing (me), don't read this book.
The day that Liyana got her first real kiss, her life changed forever. Not because of the kiss, but because it was the day they had to move from St. Louis all the way to Palestine. Though her father grew up there, Lyana knows almost nohing about the rest of her family's Arab heritage. Her grandma and the rest of her relitaves who live in the West bank are strangers, and speak a language she doesn't understand. It is until she meets Omer that her homesickness fades. But Omer is Jewish, and their friendship is forbidden on this land. How can Habibi ever call this place home?
I thought this book was so so because there was too much kissing in it. So if you don't like kissing (me), don't read this book.
Report: A long way from Chigaco
I finished a book called "A long way from Chicago". This book is by an author called Richard Peck. Here's a summary of this book.
Each summer over nine years of the "Depression, Joey and his sister, Mary Alice- two city slickers from Chicago- make their annul visit to Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy... and Grandma is way more typical. From seeing a corpse to helping Grandma trespass, pinch property, catch the sheriff in his undies, and feed the poor and hungry- all in one day!
I liked this book because it was hilarious, especially the part where the sheriff is caught in his undies.
Each summer over nine years of the "Depression, Joey and his sister, Mary Alice- two city slickers from Chicago- make their annul visit to Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy... and Grandma is way more typical. From seeing a corpse to helping Grandma trespass, pinch property, catch the sheriff in his undies, and feed the poor and hungry- all in one day!
I liked this book because it was hilarious, especially the part where the sheriff is caught in his undies.
Report: Yolonda's Genius
Yolonda is "a great big girl and strong for her age, bigger and stronger and smarter than anyone else in fifth grade". She is cool and streetwise, too, and afraid of no one. It's easy for her to watch out for her little first grade brother, Andrew. But their mother, a legal professional and a widow, is concerned about crime and drugs in her little children's Chicago school. She moves them all to a smaller and she hopes, safer town. Yolonda, at first, is scournful of her new town. And Andrew, who never talks much, is having trouble learning to read. What he loves to do is play on the old harmonica given to him as a baby to teethe on and which he's blown on ever since. He can imitate any sound he hears. Yolonda is con vinced that he is a little "genius" with his harmonica, and tries to open adult eyes.
This book's called Yolonda's Genius, by Carol Fenner. I liked this book because it shows how intelligent and powerful children's minds can be, and how adults sometimes barely reckonizes it. I recommend this book to every children in the world. Report end.
This book's called Yolonda's Genius, by Carol Fenner. I liked this book because it shows how intelligent and powerful children's minds can be, and how adults sometimes barely reckonizes it. I recommend this book to every children in the world. Report end.
Report: The Westing Game
I currently finished a book called The Westing Game. By Ellen Raskin. I liked this book.
A highly inventive mystery begins with sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the strange will of the rich Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is to find the answer- but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on- through blizzards, burglaries and bombings...
I liked this book because it was a mixture of mystery and humor.
A highly inventive mystery begins with sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the strange will of the rich Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is to find the answer- but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on- through blizzards, burglaries and bombings...
I liked this book because it was a mixture of mystery and humor.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Report: The House of Dies Drear
I just finished some books, including this book, The House of Dies Drear, by Virginia Hamilton. I was kinda creeped out by this scary book.
The house held secrets, Thomas knew, even before he first saw it looming grey and massive on its ledge of rock. It had a century old legend that was haunting. Two fugitive black slaves that had escaped from their masters got killed by bounty hunter rigth in that house. Also other people believe that Dies Drear himself, who built this house as an underground rail road station, died in the house. The ghosts of the three was said to walk the rooms... and Thomas had to explore it!
I thought this book was scary because it shows how evil the whites treated the blacks in that time, and also describes the spooky really, really well. I kind of recommend this book to you people out there... if you are not afraid!
The house held secrets, Thomas knew, even before he first saw it looming grey and massive on its ledge of rock. It had a century old legend that was haunting. Two fugitive black slaves that had escaped from their masters got killed by bounty hunter rigth in that house. Also other people believe that Dies Drear himself, who built this house as an underground rail road station, died in the house. The ghosts of the three was said to walk the rooms... and Thomas had to explore it!
I thought this book was scary because it shows how evil the whites treated the blacks in that time, and also describes the spooky really, really well. I kind of recommend this book to you people out there... if you are not afraid!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Report: Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman?
I finished a book yesturday called Sojourner Truth: Ain't I a Woman? by Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick McKissack. This book is a biography on Sojourner's life.
In 1797, slave named Isabella was born in New York. After being freed in 1827, she chose the name Sojourner Truth. Although she could not read, she quote the Bible word for word, and was a powerful speaker. An imposing six feet tall, with a profound faith in God's love and deep rich voice, she stirred audiences, until her death in 1883.
I liked this book because it was against slavery and had a lot of power and meaning to it. I recommend this book to kids 6+.
This is my report.
In 1797, slave named Isabella was born in New York. After being freed in 1827, she chose the name Sojourner Truth. Although she could not read, she quote the Bible word for word, and was a powerful speaker. An imposing six feet tall, with a profound faith in God's love and deep rich voice, she stirred audiences, until her death in 1883.
I liked this book because it was against slavery and had a lot of power and meaning to it. I recommend this book to kids 6+.
This is my report.
Report: Rascal
I currently just finished a book called Rascal, by Sterling North.
Skunks, woodchucks, a crow named Poe, a canoe in the living room, welcome to the North home! This book is about a boy named Sterling who finds a baby racoon with his friend, Oscar. Soon, the boy and racoon are really good friends, doing everything together- until the spring day when Sterling realizes Rascal needs to live his own lfe.
I liked this book because the author described this book's events really well. It was also pretty unique that the author used his name for the main character. I recommend this book to everyone.
Skunks, woodchucks, a crow named Poe, a canoe in the living room, welcome to the North home! This book is about a boy named Sterling who finds a baby racoon with his friend, Oscar. Soon, the boy and racoon are really good friends, doing everything together- until the spring day when Sterling realizes Rascal needs to live his own lfe.
I liked this book because the author described this book's events really well. It was also pretty unique that the author used his name for the main character. I recommend this book to everyone.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Report: Walk two moons
I currently read a book called Walk two moons, by Sharon Creech. I liked this book because it was funny, kind of creepy, and sad at the same time, like a salad. I recommend this book to kids 8+. Here's a summary.
"Dont judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins" What is the meaning of this strange note left on her friend Phobe Winterbottom's door step? Only Sal knows, and on a road trip with her grandparents she tells the tale of her friend Phobe, Phobe's disappearing mom and the lunatic. But can Sal make sense of the mystery surrounding her, and her own dead mother?
"Dont judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins" What is the meaning of this strange note left on her friend Phobe Winterbottom's door step? Only Sal knows, and on a road trip with her grandparents she tells the tale of her friend Phobe, Phobe's disappearing mom and the lunatic. But can Sal make sense of the mystery surrounding her, and her own dead mother?
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Report: Belle Prater's Boy
I finished a book called Belle Prater's Boy. This book is by Ruth White. Here's a summary.
When Belle Prater disappears, Belle's son, Woodrow, comes to live with his grandparents in Coal Station, Virginia. Woodrow's cousin Gypsy lives next door and is as curious as the rest of the village about his mother's disappearance. Woodrow is cross eyed and wears hand-me-down, but Gypsy is impressed by his charm and witty stories. As they spend time together, the cousins find they have a lot in common, and they become best friends in their sixth grade year. Gypsy is the town beauty, but she has hidden sorrows of her own. She wonders how Woodrow can accept his mother's disappearance when she's never gotten over her father's death. That's when Woodrow tells Gypsy the secret about his mother. He's the only one knows because he's Belle Prater's Boy.
I liked this book because this book tells kids about half-orphans, and how much you should respect that you have two parents. This is my report.
When Belle Prater disappears, Belle's son, Woodrow, comes to live with his grandparents in Coal Station, Virginia. Woodrow's cousin Gypsy lives next door and is as curious as the rest of the village about his mother's disappearance. Woodrow is cross eyed and wears hand-me-down, but Gypsy is impressed by his charm and witty stories. As they spend time together, the cousins find they have a lot in common, and they become best friends in their sixth grade year. Gypsy is the town beauty, but she has hidden sorrows of her own. She wonders how Woodrow can accept his mother's disappearance when she's never gotten over her father's death. That's when Woodrow tells Gypsy the secret about his mother. He's the only one knows because he's Belle Prater's Boy.
I liked this book because this book tells kids about half-orphans, and how much you should respect that you have two parents. This is my report.
Report: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
I finished a book called The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by AVI. Here's a brief summary of what happened.
Not every thirteen year old is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But Charlotte Doyle was, and her story is worth relating even if it did happen centuries ago. Be warned however: if strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Find another companion to share your hours with. For her part she intend to tell the truth as she lived it. Charlotte Doyle was traveling when she got captured by pirates, how will she escape?
I like this book's cover because it shows a girl (Charlotte Doyle) standing in the pirate ship. It almost tells the who plot of the story to you. I recommend this book to everyone. I hope everyone enjoys it!
Not every thirteen year old is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But Charlotte Doyle was, and her story is worth relating even if it did happen centuries ago. Be warned however: if strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Find another companion to share your hours with. For her part she intend to tell the truth as she lived it. Charlotte Doyle was traveling when she got captured by pirates, how will she escape?
I like this book's cover because it shows a girl (Charlotte Doyle) standing in the pirate ship. It almost tells the who plot of the story to you. I recommend this book to everyone. I hope everyone enjoys it!
Report: Amos Fortune
I currently finished a book called "Amos Fortune: Free Man". It is a great lesson for kids. The lesson is pretty much against racism. Here's a summary of "Amos Fortune: Free Man".
"It does a man no good to be free until he learns how to live." These were the words of Amos Fortune, born the son of a king in the At-mun-shi tribe, in Africa. When Amos was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts in a slave carrier, where he was sold, at an auction! Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dignity and courage. He dreamed of freedom every day, and knew that someday, HE WILL BE FREE!
I liked this book because it was against racism and had a lot of meaning. This book teaches kids never give up and follow your dreams. I recommend this book to kids of all ages.
"It does a man no good to be free until he learns how to live." These were the words of Amos Fortune, born the son of a king in the At-mun-shi tribe, in Africa. When Amos was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts in a slave carrier, where he was sold, at an auction! Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dignity and courage. He dreamed of freedom every day, and knew that someday, HE WILL BE FREE!
I liked this book because it was against racism and had a lot of meaning. This book teaches kids never give up and follow your dreams. I recommend this book to kids of all ages.
Report: Chasing Redbird
I finished a book called Chasing Redbird, by Sharon Creech. This book is about a girl named Zinny Taylor. To her, life is trying to untangle spaghetti. She needs to escape the chaos of her family, and when she finds a long forgotten trail in the woods near her house, she resolves to discover it, stone-by-stone. It's a journey that leads her to unravel the hidden secrets of her aunt's life. And while Zinny chases ghosts in the woods, Jake Boon is chasing her...
I liked this book so-so because this book wasn't really that exciting, and this book doesn't have a moral or a lesson to it. But I liked that this book was humorous. I recommend this book to kids who love reading (of course), and that have lots of stress in their life that they really want to break out of it. This is a report on Chasing Redbird.
I liked this book so-so because this book wasn't really that exciting, and this book doesn't have a moral or a lesson to it. But I liked that this book was humorous. I recommend this book to kids who love reading (of course), and that have lots of stress in their life that they really want to break out of it. This is a report on Chasing Redbird.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Report: The Ghost Belonged to Me
I currently finished a book called The Ghost Belong to Me, By Richard Peck. I didn't really understand some parts of the book, but I still liked this book. Here's a summary.
When Alexander notices a light coming from the barn, he thinks his friend Blossom is trying to scare him. But strange and suspicious things are really starting to happen there. Slimy footprints are all over the floor in the barn out of nowhere, and whimpering sounds are coming down from the hayloft. Then one night Alexander really comes face to face with a drowned girl, who brings a crypt warning. Tragedy is looming. Will there still be time for Alex to act on the ghost's warnings?
I liked this book because this was somehow a mixture of humor, horror, and mystery. I also couldn't understand some parts because this book was written in 1979. Even though the name and the cover of the book is scary, actually, the books contents aren't scary at all. This is my report.
When Alexander notices a light coming from the barn, he thinks his friend Blossom is trying to scare him. But strange and suspicious things are really starting to happen there. Slimy footprints are all over the floor in the barn out of nowhere, and whimpering sounds are coming down from the hayloft. Then one night Alexander really comes face to face with a drowned girl, who brings a crypt warning. Tragedy is looming. Will there still be time for Alex to act on the ghost's warnings?
I liked this book because this was somehow a mixture of humor, horror, and mystery. I also couldn't understand some parts because this book was written in 1979. Even though the name and the cover of the book is scary, actually, the books contents aren't scary at all. This is my report.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Report: Around the World In A Hundred Years
I finished a book called Around the World In A Hundred Years, by Jean Fritz. It is about travelers from a really long time ago. Here's a summary.
It took all the powerful traits to brave The Unknown. In the early 1400s, much of the world wasn't discovered, yet. Europeans knew that there were treasure in China and the rest of Asia, but they had no idea how to get there, or what they might run into on their way. Yet some brave men felt they were smart and brave enough to figure it out. This book stars Prince Henry the Navigator, Bartholomew Diaz, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Jhon Cabot, Amerigo Vepucci, Juan Ponce de Leon, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and Ferdinard Magellan. It is about how they created the map of the world, piece by piece.
I liked this book because it shows all the explorers from 1421 to1521 that made a huge contribution to the world of maps. I recommend this book to all the explorers out there, young or old.
It took all the powerful traits to brave The Unknown. In the early 1400s, much of the world wasn't discovered, yet. Europeans knew that there were treasure in China and the rest of Asia, but they had no idea how to get there, or what they might run into on their way. Yet some brave men felt they were smart and brave enough to figure it out. This book stars Prince Henry the Navigator, Bartholomew Diaz, Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Jhon Cabot, Amerigo Vepucci, Juan Ponce de Leon, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, and Ferdinard Magellan. It is about how they created the map of the world, piece by piece.
I liked this book because it shows all the explorers from 1421 to1521 that made a huge contribution to the world of maps. I recommend this book to all the explorers out there, young or old.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Report: The Tripod series- The City of Gold and Lead
I finished a book called "The City of Gold and Lead" it's in the Tripods series. This book's genre is science fiction.
This series is about a boy named William, and how he saves the world from these aliens called the Masters, and their robot transports, called Tripods. A Tripod is a vehicle for the Masters (not mentioned in the first book) and they have three big long legs, and have like a white UFO on the top of the legs, they also have three really, really long tentacles for grabbing up people and capping them.
This book, "The City of Gold and Lead" is the second book in the series. Here's a short summary.
After William, Henry, and Beanpole reached the White Mountains, They met Julian, an elder and the leader of the rebellion against the Tripods, Fritz, and the rest of the rebellion group. A few months passed, and they are about to go to a village that is on the other side of the White mountains to attend a medieval tournament. They did a small practice tournament by themselves to decide which three people will got to the tournament. To make a long story short, Will, Beanpole, and Fritz got chosen. After that, the three guys went to the tournament. When they arrived, they had to wear fake caps so capped people won't notice that they weren't wearing caps, and worst of all, make the Tripods cap them!! The people there treated them like royalty, and after a few days, the tournament began. After the tournament, the results were chosen, and Fritz and Will will work in The City of Gold and Lead (the Tripod's and the Master's city)... I will let you read the rest of the book and find out what happens in this book, The City of Gold and Lead.
I liked this book because it is science fiction, my favourite genre, it has really well paced events, starts off boring, in the middle really exciting, and at the end happy. As I said, I liked this book and recommend this book to kids of all ages because its a great book. I think that if I were to rate this book on a scale from 1-10, I would rate this book a 7. This book's lesson is that you can never rely on others. That is my report on The City of Gold and Lead.
This series is about a boy named William, and how he saves the world from these aliens called the Masters, and their robot transports, called Tripods. A Tripod is a vehicle for the Masters (not mentioned in the first book) and they have three big long legs, and have like a white UFO on the top of the legs, they also have three really, really long tentacles for grabbing up people and capping them.
This book, "The City of Gold and Lead" is the second book in the series. Here's a short summary.
After William, Henry, and Beanpole reached the White Mountains, They met Julian, an elder and the leader of the rebellion against the Tripods, Fritz, and the rest of the rebellion group. A few months passed, and they are about to go to a village that is on the other side of the White mountains to attend a medieval tournament. They did a small practice tournament by themselves to decide which three people will got to the tournament. To make a long story short, Will, Beanpole, and Fritz got chosen. After that, the three guys went to the tournament. When they arrived, they had to wear fake caps so capped people won't notice that they weren't wearing caps, and worst of all, make the Tripods cap them!! The people there treated them like royalty, and after a few days, the tournament began. After the tournament, the results were chosen, and Fritz and Will will work in The City of Gold and Lead (the Tripod's and the Master's city)... I will let you read the rest of the book and find out what happens in this book, The City of Gold and Lead.
I liked this book because it is science fiction, my favourite genre, it has really well paced events, starts off boring, in the middle really exciting, and at the end happy. As I said, I liked this book and recommend this book to kids of all ages because its a great book. I think that if I were to rate this book on a scale from 1-10, I would rate this book a 7. This book's lesson is that you can never rely on others. That is my report on The City of Gold and Lead.
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