Give a brief summary of each book's plot.
What themes and issues does the book explore?
Why have you chosen these books?
You are to write at least a paragraph about each book and remember to make reference to the text where possible.
Thursday 11 February 2016
Half Term Reading Homework
Tell me about three books you love. They cannot be from the same author and must have been read within the last year or so.
Give a brief summary of each book's plot.
What themes and issues does the book explore?
Why have you chosen these books?
You are to write at least a paragraph about each book and remember to make reference to the text where possible.
Give a brief summary of each book's plot.
What themes and issues does the book explore?
Why have you chosen these books?
You are to write at least a paragraph about each book and remember to make reference to the text where possible.
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Book 1: Winter Term at Malory Towers
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Palma Cox
This eye catching book is about a Third form class, that has lots of obstacles coming their way: there's a medaling teacher, rude new student, chatty new student and lots of fun pranks and twists! Every chapter I read was outstanding, I always wanted to read on and its definitely a recommendable book. I chose this book because I like reading drama and mystery.
Book 2: Coraline
Author: Neil Gaiman
This scary,creepy yet amazing book, is based on a young girl (Coraline) who has moved into a new house where she discovers a door that leads to a new dangerous world. Although I have seen the movie, I think that the book is incredible.
Book 3: A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E
Author: Malory Blackman
In this book, young Elliot knows that his Mum is just a boring secretary. However, his Mum and Uncle are caught breaking into a building. It is his task to prove the police wrong. I chose this book as I had gotten many good reviews on the book.
I love Dork Diary's Dear Dork because the main character Nikki is always trying to do things right but her enemy Mackenzie is always trying to get Nikki in trouble. Nikki never gets what she wants because of Mackenzie. I have chosen this book because it is really funny and i can never stop reading it.
ReplyDeleteMy second book is Ice Lolly. I like this book because its about a cat and a girl called Lauren. Lauren had to move in with her aunt who doesn't like her cat called Mr Pooter. Lauren tries to make sure her aunt doesn't get rid of Mr Pooter. I chose this book because i love cats and Mr Pooter is very cheeky.
My last book is The kitten nobody wanted. This book is sad because Sandy, Mias cat, dies. Then her friends cat has kittens and Mia likes one she called whiskers. She wants to take her home but shes not ready to move on. i like this book because its also about a cat and whiskers is described so well.
one of the books that I enjoy reading is jet scream it is the best book I have ever read. it is all about a boy called tom and a girl called Alice. thy were going on a trip to another country. on the way one of the engines burst and the whole plane crashed in a very cold part of the world. only that girl and boy survived. to survive they had to make shelter and had to eat other dead bodies!!! at the end the boy and girl survived by getting rescued by a helicopter that was flying over them. :)happy ending.
ReplyDeleteI liked that that book because it had a lot of action in it and it is based on a true story
ReplyDeleteRecently, I’ve read Private Peaceful by Michael Morphurgho- it is linked to the First World War. The issues in the book include how the characters cope with life in the war. I have chosen this book because it shows how a soldier would have to survive.
ReplyDeleteI’m also reading the Hobbit by J.R Tolkien. This book is about a creature named Bilbo Baggins who is a Hobbit. These people have hairy feet and enjoy a comfortable life. Bilbo has another thing coming when he is sent on a quest to fight a monstrous dragon named Smaug. This is an adventure story. My favourite part is where Gandalf and all try to escape from the goblins. It shows a clear image in my head.
I’ve also read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling. The plot is that there is a place named the Chamber of Secrets where a monster lurks. Harry has been hearing a sly, threatening voice, while people are being paralysed.
one of the books that I have read is the trench. this is one of my most liked books. this is about ww2 and describes the scene. it is like a autobiography. this book has a lot of action in it too. I like this book because the man who wrote this book has written it as if he is the man who is in the war. the book describes the trench in a fantastic way. 'the cries of agony in the battle field.
ReplyDeleteone of the books that I like reading is the escape this book has a lot of action in it. it is about these men Toran and Steve they break out of a big jail. they where captured in ww3. I like this book because it has action in it and it has lots of description , enough to make a full image in your head.
ReplyDeleteAs I opened the magical looking book, all the things I loved appeared out of the as if it was a magnificent dream. It was a lovely feeling which I wished would never end. I could see my favourite type of butterfly zoom gently across the room.
ReplyDeleteThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer
ReplyDeleteAUTHOR:Mark Twain
Plot:The book is about a boy who lives with his Aunt Polly and his half-brother,Sid.They live in the Mississippi River town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. He falls in love with a girl called Becky Thatcher. He meets Huckleberry Finn and they both see Injun Joe killing Dr Robinson. They swear not to tell anyone about this. Tom and Huck run away to an Island to become pirates. Summer arrives and Tom and Huck go to hunt for treasure in a haunted house. Injun Joe is seen in the house. Huck shadows him to try and grab a chance to nab the gold.Tom finds himself in a cave with Becky Thatcher. Everyone thinks he is dead. Weeks later he is rescued by some drillers.
This book explores adventures and survival!
The Secret Garden
AUTHOR: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Plot:This book is about a 11-year old girl named Amy Lennox who lives in India and is sent to live in Yorkshire. She is sent because a disastrous disease has spread in her mansion. She is sent to live with Sir Archibald Craven,her uncle. She is said to stay in one room by Mrs Medlock. Martha who is a child working for Medlock finds that Mary is a sour and sickly girl. She plays out in the garden and meets a man called Ben Weatherstaff and his Robin. He tells the story about Craven's wife who died from sitting on a branch in a garden. The garden is now closed he told her. But she soon finds out there are boys called Dickon and Colin. They
both made Colin better as he was like Mary in her past. Mr Craven hates the child but one day he returns. The three of them show him the garden and how Colin could stand.
This book explores friendship and fantasy.
Anne of Green Gables
AUTHOR: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Plot:This book is about a girl who is full of imagination. The Cuthberts are looking to adopt a boy to help Marrila's brother Matthew who is unmarried. Matthew goes to the train station to find a girl waiting for him. Matthew is a very shy. But soon he grows fond of her. Marilla is shocked to see Matthew bring a girl home. She always scorns Anne. Soon she goes to school where a boy Gilbert Blythe whispers 'carrots' in her ear because she has red hair, she hates from then on. Anne soon meets Diana and they become the best of friends. When they are older Anne uses all her hatred for Gilbert in education. suddenly she losses her spirit. When Anne returns she finds Matthew poorly and he soon dies. She gives up her dream and says she will teach a school in her home town. Gilbert and Anne become friends after many years.
This book explores friendship and loyalty.
I chose these books because the are famous classics.
The book thief by Markus Zusak:
ReplyDeleteThis tragic story is set in Nazi Germany and follows the life of a young orphan girl named Liesel Meminger who has been adopted by the Hubermanns.It follows the journey of the girl as she steals books from the mayor and hides a Jewish fist fighter in her basement. This book is definitely a misery, due to the fact that death narrates it and that loads of people die. The saddest part the book is the end when Liesel comes out of the basement and realises that everyone is dead. I chose to read this book because a friend recommended it to me.
P.S I plan to read this again.
Suffragette the diary of Dollie Baxter:
This book is the diary of a once poor girl named Dollie Baxter who, after living below the poverty line in Victorian Britain, is placed under the care of a woman named Lady Flora whom looks after her. Dollie then joins the Suffragettes and invites us on her adventures as a lady fighting for women's rights, from peaceful protesting to throwing rocks at the members of parliaments cars. I chose this hooking book from the library because I thought it would be nice to vary the types of books I read and what a book it was.
The hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien:
This is an adventure book that takes us on a journey through a mythical land with a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. The book begins when Bilbo is forced to leave his warm cosy life for an adventure with a band of dwarves and a wizard. Along the way they will come across: goblins, orks, skin changers, man eating spiders, dragons, wargs and magic rings. I chose this book as I had heard about how amazing it was and I am still astounded by how J.R.R. Tolkien created a whole new world, new creatures and even an entirely new language.
1.The Famous 5 by Enid Blyton
ReplyDeleteThe book is about 3 children:Julian,Anne,Dick and Timmy the dog
they all love adventure.One day when their mother and father
go to Scotland they are left with Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin,
he hates curious children(even if he is curious him self.)
They have a daughter called Georgina,she likes to be called George.
2. Tintin In America by Herge
The book is about a boy called Tintin and his dog named Snowy
he is a reporter and keeps getting caught up in trouble and being shipped into new missions.
Book 1
ReplyDeleteThe School For Good And Evil.
The first book is about two best friends : Sophie and Agatha. Everyone knows about the Master. They have worked that he one good person and evil person. They have seen the children taken transformed in the fairytale books.
Sophie really wants to be taken to become a princess. Agatha ignores Sophie's decisions and is frightened of the Master like everyone else. She acts mean but inside she will not let anything in the way of their friendship. Sophie is really pretty and really nice but is using Agatha as a good deed as no one else likes her.
Sophie is hoping the master will see this and take her as the good person this year. She is expecting Agatha to be taken as the evil person and so they can both be together. She finds it hard to explain this to Agatha as Agatha really cares about Sophie and is hurt.
The Master kidnaps Sophie and Agatha rushes out to save her. Sophie wants to be taken and is angry. Agatha grabs onto her and is transported with Sophie to the School. Sophie ends up in evil and Agatha ends up in good. Sophie sees Tedros[King Arthur's son] and falls in love.He too is charmed.Agatha soon finds she can grant wishes for people.
Agatha learns that the School Master and his brother were at war and that one of them died in the process, and the dying brother enchanted the Storian, a magical pen, to keep the Woods in balance.Knowing only true love's kiss will end a story, Agatha helps Sophie charm Tedros, the son of King Arthur, into asking her to the Ever Ball by disguising herself as a cockroach and helping Sophie through her classes so she ranks #1. This eventually backfires when Tedros discovers what is going on at the Trial by Tale. Agatha protects Tedros when he is to die. Tedros falls in love with Agatha. Sophie then takes revenge on Tedros and Agatha, who is to be Sophie's Nemesis that she must destroy.The School Master hurls the Storian, meaning to kill Agatha, but Sophie is speared instead and dies. Agatha kisses Sophie, bringing her back to life. Agatha chooses her ending with her best friend/nemesis instead of her soon discovered prince, Tedros, and she and Sophie both return home.
I like this because it is really dramatic and every twist makes me squirm and this book was a craving at night for me. Sophie and Agatha have to struggle for friendship when their whole life been twisted out of shape and they discover some very important things to know for life. I love the fact it gives out an evident message: to never judge a book by it's cover. I have read the other two books in the trilogy and recommend all three for mature readers who like fantasy stories.
My three books are: Young Sherlock Holmes DEATH CLOUD, South by south east (DIAMOND BROTHERS) and A boy in the girls bathroom.
ReplyDeleteThe plot:
Sherlock Holmes: The plot of Sherlock Holmes was to find the killer of two men. Through the book Sherlock gradually found out that both victims were killed by the same things, bees. However, the question was, who sent the bees to kill them? After having researched in London with his tutor, Amyus Crowe, he figured out that they both worked for the same Baron, Baron Maupertuis. Sherlock tracked the man down and stopped all of his plans.
South by South East: This story was about two brothers, Nick & Tim. Tim worked as a private investigator but didn't have much money. Nick would help Tim with certain investigations. They met a man who was in trouble and just before he was killed he said something but they didn't here his properly. They thought it was South by south East. Through the book they investigated about the murder and finally found the killer. (in this series Tim is quite dumb).
A boy in the girls' bathroom: This is about a boy named Bradley whose personality was not very liked around other people. The teachers and children did not like him and that was what he was used to. A new boy came though. He did not know what Bradley was like so he decided to be friends with him. During this time Bradley's mum signed a slip so he would meet a Councillor. He did and the Councillor had changed the way he was and at the end she was transferred because some parents (not Bradley's) were complaining. Bradley couldn't bare it until he figured out that he could think for himself. It is a pretty amazing story.
Due to your recommendation I absolutely loved The Boy In The Girls Bathroom.
DeleteIt was an amazing book that showed how if you believe you can do something then you can.
Because it was so good I gave it to my brother and he loved it too!
1) I enjoyed The Hunger Games (book 1 by Suzanne Collins)because it was full of action and adventure. It was descriptive and addictive and it was probably one of the best books that I have read. I would recommend this book to people who love action and adventure, and people who love descriptive books.
ReplyDelete2)I enjoyed Grandpa's Great Escape(by David Walliams)because it was hilarious and once I read the first page, I couldn't stop reading it. It is full of humour, packed with description and it has an interesting storyline. I would recommend this book to everyone because it suits everyone's taste in books and it includes every genre.
3)I enjoyed Polly Price's Secret Diary On Stage In America( by Dee Shulman) because it gave many thoughts and opinions, also it had a lot of humour which I what mainly hooked me in. There is a lot of detail and the book may teach you meanings of new words. I would recommend this book to girls age 7-12 who like interesting funny books.
The 3 of the books I have chosen are my favourite.
ReplyDelete1. Matilda by Roald Dahl.
This book is about a girl who can read books when she is really young. She goes to a school called Crunchem Halls. The head master is Miss Trunchbull and Matilda's teacher is Miss Honey. She is the most intelligent person in class and her parents are mean to her. At the end her parents agree for Miss Honey to adopt her.
I would reccomend this to people who like comedy.
2. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis
This is when 4 siblings accidently discover a magical wardrobe while playing hide and seek. At the end there is a war and Narnia win against the witch. Due to this, the lion Aslan makes them kings and queens.
I would reccomen this to people who like suspense.
3. Horrid Henry and the tooth fairy by Fransesca Simon
This book is about Henry's brother Peter losing a tooth and getting money. Henry gets jealous and tries to take out his tooth, but ti just wouldn't come out so he gets black card and sticks it on his tooth...
I would recommend this to people who like comedy.
Book 2
ReplyDeleteGroosham Grange
David was expelled. Overly strict parents received letter speaking of very disciplined school. David was immediately sent off to the boarding school which only had one day holiday per year. Priest joined the carriage and inquired where he was going.He answered. He subsequently fainted. He was suspicious. Arrive to school in boat with pirate-like driver and zombie-like caretaker. He was forced to sign his name in blood.After several attempts to escape he found out the school taught magic and the teachers were monsters. On his 13th birthday he was given the option to either die or be initiated as a wizard. He chose not to die and was initiated.
I chose this book because it is very imaginative and kind of explains life from a warlock's view ish. I recommend this to readers with an imaginative mind.
Tom Sawyer
ReplyDeleteThe reason i liked this book is because it is all about adventure friendships and comedy. In my opinion this was easily the best book I ever read because of all the tragedies and mysteries occurring in this story, it intrigued me and made me want to read on.
The Wind In The Willows
This book was also another classic and was written for people for people who love nature and adventure. When I read this, I wanted to know what would happen next as the mysteries and confusion inspired in this story to read more classics such as this one.
Alice In Wonderland & Through The Looking Glass
This book had made me laugh my socks off with its comedy and the unnecessary discussions they use. In my opinion, this book was written for laughs and hilarious comedy and not for a plot, however I may be wrong because in the next part of the book: Through The Looking Glass, the story is based on like a chess board where Alice meets knights and bishops etc. However, the main reason I chose this book is because of its comedy. This book is hilarious!You must read it!
Diary of the Wimpy kid: Old School
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this very humorous book because the plot was great. Greg goes on on trip from school to a place called Hardscrabble farms. There is a rumour about a undead farmer who goes by the name of Silas Scratch. When Greg's father comes on the troop as chaperone, he finds out that his father made a cabin in the forest and made the infamous tale of Silas Scratch so he could have the cabin all to himself.
Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian
This book was a great ending to the brilliant series of Percy Jackson. This book also had a great storyline. The evil Titan Kronos is creating an army of the most powerful monsters and Titans to attack Olympus and the father of monsters - Typhon - is a part of Kronos's team. Percy has to fight to save the world from total annihilation. He succeeds with the help of his friends.
Young Samurai: The Ring Of Earth
This action-packed book is full of fun and fighting. Jack has to find how to get out of Japan without getting himself killed. He ends up in a camp full of ninjas - the enemy of the samurai. They teach him tricks and shinobi ( the way of the ninja ) while he is there. The evil leader comes to fight but is defeated. He then retreats. Jack receives a letter from his sister in England. He goes of to finish what he started.
Book 3
ReplyDeleteThe Strongest Girl In The World
Josie is really skinny and looks really weak. Wakes up and feels something different. A boy gets his head stuck in the iron railings and she bends them to get him out. No one believes. Josie doesn't tell her family. Then, to try it out Josie picks up a car. Caught by her family and picks up a bus live in the news. Challenged to a strength competition with Stanley Arnold - the strongest man in the world. She wins. Taken by a selfish manager to do ridiculous feats for his own interest.He then sends away Josie's parents. She is unhappy. The Golden Gate bridge breaks and everyone on it is in danger. Josie helps get everyone off without her manager's permission. Stanley Arnold calls and sorts out her manager. Parents come back. The president gives them VERY big check for saving the bridge. They go home and live happily ever after.
I chose this book because it's a really nice short story and sometimes people think shorts are boring but this proves them wrong.
The Fault In Our Stars:
ReplyDeleteTFIOS is about a girl named Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has cancer. Early on in the book, Hazel starts to go to a Cancer Support Group, because her mother decided she was depressed:
'Late in the winter of my seventeenth year, my mother decided I was depressed.' 'But my mum believed I needed treatment, so she took me to see my Regular Doctor Jim who agreed that...' '...also I should attend a weekly support group.'
Hazel meets a boy called Augustus Waters ('His mum and dad called him Gus.') and falls in love with him, slowly but surely. Augustus's best friend is called Isaac, and he is blind. He previously dated a girl called Monica, who broke up with him because she 'could not handle him being blind' - their little saying was 'Always', and Augustus and Hazel's saying became 'Okay'. I don't want to spoil the little details, but Gus dies near the end of the book.
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I chose this book because when I read it, I experienced quite a lot of emotion - I felt like laughing, like crying, like throwing the book at the wall (mainly at the Monica breaking up with Isaac because what does she mean she can't handle it? Hazel somewhat explains, saying that she doesn't need to handle it, so she doesn't, but I'm still extremely annoyed) but I always wanted to continue. It is a touching book, and definitely in my top 5. It explores the issues of cancer, and is probably a teenager to young-adult fiction.
Four:
Four is the prequel to the Divergent series. Although I adore the series of Divergent, I feel like Four's story is a a lot more precious.
The story Four is about a sixteen year old boy, called Tobias in the faction Abnegation. It starts when he is having his Aptitude test:
'I emerge from the simulation with a yell.' 'The Dauntless woman administering my aptitude test..' He gets Abnegation, but is upset about his result.
'I nod, but the word 'Abnegation' feels like a noose wrapped around my throat.'
He was abused by his father, Marcus, the head of the government (Which is ran by Abnegation). However, he does not show it in fear of being hurt more, and is rarely seen outside of his small, grey, textbook Abnegation house. When he chooses his faction, he chooses Dauntless and at the end, gets first in the rankings, his enemy Eric left at 2nd place. He refuses to be a Dauntless leader, mainly because he doesn't want to see his father again. Previously, he learned that he had the least amount of fears..ever. Four fears, and so his nickname became Four.
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I chose this book because I feel connected to the characters, and feel strong emotions for them - A deep loath for the lying, abusive Marcus, and the rough, previously Erudite Eric. However, I feel a small amount of pity for Four, but it gets better as he becomes more confident to be him. This book explores the issues of society and abuse. This is probably a sci fi with a very tiny amount of violence (well, actually quite a lot).
ReplyDeleteThe Book Thief
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The Book Thief is set in WW2, Germany, and is about a girl called Liesel Meminger. It is from the perspective of 'Death', and although it says 'I saw the Book Thief three times', the book shows Liesel and her life.
In the introduction, Death shows us a short list of what the book is about: A girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery.'
Liesel meets a boy called Rudy, who, throughout the book, is determined to kiss Liesel. (Spoiler, Rudy dies and Liesel tries to wake him up by kissing him. She had fallen in love with him at that point, and regrets her choices).
In Liesel's house, they hide a Jewish boy called Max in their basement, because of a promise Liesel's papa made quite a few years ago.
When Liesel sent the laundrey to the Mayor's house, she met her wife, who she became friends with and would visit her library. Much later, Liesel would start to steal those books, occasionally with Rudy.
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I adore this book because, even though it is not a real WW2 story like Anne Frank's story, it could be because of the vivid writing and description. Markus Zusak had an unique idea to write as Death, a not-so-cold invisible figure who carries bodies along with them - given the impossible task after the concentration camps. This is a teenager to young adult historical fiction, and explores the issuses of World War Two in such a way that you will be drawn in and, quite possibly, never come out.
iread billion air boy i liked it because it was funny and i enjoyed it and i would definitely recommend it
ReplyDeleteCoraline
ReplyDeleteCoraline is a book by Neil Geiman his writing techniques are AMAMAZING. I have chosen this book because when I read it I can picture what is happening in my head.
Some of the problems tan Coraline comes across is the other mother and all her tricks.
Percy Jackson and the Lightning theif
In this book Percy faces many problems from hydras to medusa he is trying to tell Zues that he did not steal the lightning bolt but Zues will not listen. The main twist is that Percy's friend Luke actually stole the lightning bolt .
Diary of a wimpy kid dog days
In this book Greg and his friend Rowley have summer holidays but they want to stay in doors all day and play games but their parents will not stop until they go out side and enjoy the fresh air.
Book number 1: Fortunately, The Milk.
ReplyDeleteThis story is about a family who have run out of milk. So the dad went out to buy some from a shop. It took him so long. His children asked why he took so long. He told them the wildest story ever. I chose this book because I read it in year 4(I think) and it was funny, so I read it again. I would recommend it to anyone over 4 and loves funny books.
Book number 2: Middle School: Just My Rotten Luck
This book is about a boy named Rafe who is in middle school. He is very unlucky and he is the most unpopular boy in the school. He used to be in H.V.M.S( Hills Village Middle School). But when he came back he was in a group called learning skills. I enjoyed it because it's funny and interesting. I would recommend it to people over 9.
Book number 3:Granpa's Great Escape
This book is about a boy's grandpa who used to be in the RAF. He still thinks he's in the army for a strange reason. So he is sent to an evil, elderly care place. His grandson, Jack, helps him to escape. I liked this book because it is adventurous. I would recommend this to children over 7 and like adventure.
1) Blood Fever - Charlie Higson
ReplyDeleteThis jam-packed book is perfect for reading under the covers past your bedtime. James Bond is constantly getting into trouble, but he realises that he will soon have to pay the ultimate price for all the chaos he has stirred up - give in to the evil mastermind, have his loved one unharmed but not save the world or don't give in, save the world - but let his loved one die. This story grabs the reader by the throat, and has a page-turning plot which you have to see resolved.
2) A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E - Malorie Blackman
Who hates it when your mum calls you something embarrassing in front of your friends? Well, that is exactly what Elliot has to go through EVERY day. And he wishes his mum could be more – special. As far as he's concerned, his mum is an ordinary secretary, but it turns out there is a lot more to her than meets the eye. Full of mystery, thrill and sudden twists, this brilliant book would be a full enjoyment for young readers.
3) George's secret key to the universe - Stephen Hawking
Even though this excellent book is written by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, it is a fiction book. Who said a book about science written by a famous scientist couldn't be fiction? The book will take you through galaxy, onto undiscovered planets, and to a street with two houses which are complete opposites in every way.
The only problem with all three books I have chosen is once you pick them up, you can't put them down.
The Blurred Man
ReplyDeleteThe blurred man is a hilarious book by Anthony Horowitz. The book is about two brothers who are private detectives solving cases. I have chosen this book because it makes me laugh and I would rate the book ten out of ten.
Awful Auntie
Awful auntie is a book by David Walliams, this book is also funny about a girl who has to live with her auntie but things get better. This book is amazing.
Sherlock Holmes red leech
Sherlock Holmes red leech was written by Andy Lane. This book is for people who likes solving mysteries and it also is another one of my favourite books that I have read.
Spirit animals,is a series of book's were you see people find their spirit animals like wolf, jaguar,eagle,panda and much more.The plot of some of the books are to destroy a evil man called Michael Kane who steals spirit animals from their owners.
ReplyDeleteschool for good and evil is another book series where Agatha and Sophie find out that they are going to different schools but a boy is the prince of the school which gets them into a huge a argument.
Percy jackson and the battle of the labyrinth is also a very adventurous but also many mutants come into the story as well.
The first book is called the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
ReplyDeletePlot: The Hunger Games is an annual on event on live television that takes place in Panem in each district is forced to pick a girl and a boy to fight in the arena. Katniss Everdeen takes her sisters place when her name is called out to fight in the Games.
I have chosen this book because it is very exiting and I would recommend this book to the class.
The second book is called The Witches by Roald Dahl.
Plot: A seven year old boy goes to live with his Norwegian grandmother after his parents are killed in a car crash. His grandmother is a wonderful story teller and told him a story about witches. She told him that witches are horrific creatures who seek to kill human children.
I chose this book because Roald Dahl was one of my favourite authors and it is a really good book.
The last book is another book by Roald Dahl.
Plot:The story is about a young orphan named Sophie, living in a girl's orphanage run by Mrs. Clonkers. One night, Sophie sees a cloaked giant blowing a trumpet-like object into a bedroom window. The giant sees her and it takes her to a world of Giants.
I chose this book because it was really exciting and Roald Dahl was one of my favourite authors.
I know what you did last Wednesday
ReplyDeleteBy: Anthony Horowitz
This book explores mystery and murder.
The issue is when people on the island start dying and Tim and Nick (the main characters) need to stop it.
This is one of the Diamond Brothers books which I have read ever since year 2 when my I found this in the book corner. It comes on its own or part of Three of
Diamonds or Four of Diamonds. The story starts when Herbert (Tim) receives a letter from Rory McDougal (One of Tim's old schoolfriends) that says it wants Tim to come
to Scotland for a school reunion. There are others there: Eric Draper, Sylvie Binns, Janet Rhodes, Mark Tyler, Brenda Blake and Libby Goldman. When everyone arrives
Rory McDougal had been killed. After more deaths Nick, (Tim's younger brother) sees a skull which Brenda sees too. Finally everyone is suspected dead dead..... but
Nick and Tim.Nick realises that these deaths are all connected.
There is a picture in a hallway and everyone in the picture is here but Johnny Nadler..... Suspicious!!
Below is a list of how people died. The person, the subject hey came first in, then the way the were killed.
Rory McDougal: Maths: Divided in pieces; Sylvie: Chemistry: Poisoned; Janet: French: Killed with Eiffel Tower; Libby: Geography: Globe was hit on her head; Brenda: Music: Killed by organ; Mark: Sport: Killed with javelin.
Tim thinks that Mark is the killer. But he is wrong. Captain Randle comes and is just about to kill Nick when Eric Draper hits him on the head with a blunderbuss. He reveals Randle is an anagram of Nadler. And his boat is called the Silver Medal because he never came first. Tim, Nick and Eric get back to the mainland and no one really knows what happened to Nadler. What an adventure!
I chose this because the reviews were really good and it said "Highly Addictive Content" on the back. Well, it was certainly right.
Rugby Spirit
ReplyDeleteBy: Gerrard Siggins
This book explores how to find out the truth and rugby.
This explores how to win and be a team in testing situations. It also explores what it is like to have an injury and the slow journey to recovery.
Eoin's not sure if it will be easy! He has just started a new school..... and a new sport. Everyone here is mad about rugby, but Eoin has never hed a rugby ball before. With new rules to learn, new friends to make and new teachers to get a handle on he really doesn't need to have Richie Duffy, the resident bully picking him out as his latest target! And who is this guy Brian who looks so out of date but gives great rugby advice.
Eoin starts with 13c's, the lowest and after one performance is promoted straight to 13b, who are slightly bettter. A great performance means he's up to 13a, the best team but performs dreadfully. After settling in 13a have a chance to win the cup. They take a trip to the Aviva stadium where he meets Brian,who gives great advice. In the quarter final Eoin punctures his ribs and is in care. After going to hospital he misses the train home and goes to the nearby stadium he meets Brian again. More advice from him helps him spiritually.
When the day of the final comes, Eoin plays and his side win. He learns the full truth about his grandfather, a great player. While grandad was playing, a bough of a tree fell and hit his wife, who died and grandad gave up rugby. Richie isn't so much of a bully at the end, though.
I like this because it shows how tough it is to be in rugby, as I have done myself. It shows something may be hard but it will prove to be rewarding.
George's Secret key to the Universe
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This explores science and a supercomputer. It also has an issue when a schoolteacher steals a computer and the hero tries to get it back and does.
One day George goes to follow his pig who goes next door.This is a forbidden place to his family. His parents are old fashioned and don't have a car, the hand make juice and worst of all, they don't have a computer. And when Goerge finds Freddy (his pig) he thinks hat he is being poisoned but it's Ribena. He meets Annie, a small girl and Eric, her father. He owns a supercomputer that can take them to space. It's supposed to be kept a secret but manages totell his class teacher about Cosmos,who is the supercomputer.
On a rainy day he is chased home and when he is stuck outside Annie door a person in a pink spacesuit, Annie, scares them off. She said" I will give you the alien disease and you will only be able to eat cabbage." She pulls George into space and when they get back George and Annie are scolded. George is banned from Eric's house. This was until Annie sneaks over to George's house for Halloween. The next day George runs to Eric's house and Eric realises that George and they make up.
The teacher' Greeper pays bullies to steal Cosmos. Eric and Greeper had worked together until Greeper got burned and then changed and became Eric's enemy. Ringo, the bully, and his gang steal Cosmos. But, just before this, Eric uses the portal and is stuck in a black hole in space. Annie and George sneak out of school and rescue Cosmos and also for that matter, Eric. This book is filled to the brim with fact about atoms, radiation and all sorts of scientific matters and even Halley's comet.Anyway, George changes his speech to one about Cosmos. He does brilliantly and wins the competition. Do you know what first prize was, a computer!!!!
I like these books because they remind of funny jokes, especially the Diamond Brothers' ones and Rugby Spirit. I like George in another way because there are tight moments and it's full of humorous suspense aprtly with Cosmos.
One of my favorite books that I've read is James and the giant peach.
ReplyDeleteThis book was written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.
I chose this book because it's got humor and tensing moments. Ever since I've read this book I felt so attached and interested that as I read on the story got more and more fascinating after each chapter.
The story is about a 7 year-old boy called James Henry Trotter who had to live with his evil aunts (aunt Sponge and aunt Spiker) when his parents died after being stampeded by a angry rhinoceros. But one day while he was working hard, a old man appeared in the backyard and offered some magic green object which look like beans but aren't. As he runs to the house he trips over and the objects borrow themselves into the soil. A near by barren peach tree suddenly grows a massive peach on the top branch....
It's a fantasy, fiction type of book.
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ReplyDeleteThis book is written by Charlie Higson. I like this book because it is full of action and you can never tell what's going to happen next. This book has three parts. When a storm hits Mexico, James will have to risk never seeing his auntie again.
Diary of wimpy kid: Hard luck
I like this book because it by one of my favorite authors, Jeff Kinney. I like it because the pictures make it seem more real. This book could be the funniest book I’ve ever read. This book follows the life of a pre –teenage boy. I would rate this book 9 out of 10.
Running Wild
I like this book because it has a message that shows that when life knocks you down, you have to be resilient. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like gripping novels. In this book, Will (7 year old boy) bonds with an elephant and they become best friends after the elephant saves Will's life.
Hi all, I have still been logging in doing Mathletics and are enjoying life so far in New Zealand! It is Summer here and extremely hot!!!
ReplyDeleteI have recently finished the book The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands. It is set in 1665 and the main character is called Christopher Rowe. He is an apothecaries apprentice for someone called Master Benedict Blackthorn who is very calm and does not hurt Christopher. However, disaster has struck in the local town as there have been recent murders of apothecaries. Who will be next???
When Master Benedict's shop is full to the brim he knows whats coming.....
Benedict can tell what is going to happen and has it already covered. Giving Christopher a slap round the face, Benedict knows Christopher will be shocked as he has never done such a thing.
After going out Christopher returns to find something truly unbelievable. Master Benedict Blackthorn has been murdered. However, Christopher finds he has left some clues.
After following the clues, he finds out that the group that killed his Master was led by the person that scouted him to be an apprentice. Master Oswyn......
I recommend this book to anyone within 9-12.
I hope you are all well and I have found out that I will start school in Year 7 after Easter. When I have learnt them I will send some Maori words.
Jack
Hello Jack,
DeleteWe are all well and glad to hear from you. So pleased that your having a good time. We miss you but we're happy that your happy.
Keep up the reading and I am sure others will reply to your comment.
Good luck in Year 7. You're going to smash it. Let me know how you get on when you start playing rugby.
Yours,
Mr L.
Hi Jack,
DeleteIt's nice to hear from you.
I hope you're okay in New Zealand.
Good luck in year 7!
My book: Antidote by Malorie Blackman
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I enjoyed the book because the whole story was a mystery for the characters and reader to solve. There were times where the characters that were meant to be friends were actually enemies; making it MORE interesting. I also liked the book because on the front of the book it said “What if you had to crack a code to save a life.”
Who I would recommend it to and why
I would recommend this book to people who like mystery stories that have a twist because the book includes people turning against their friends.
What themes and issues the book explored
The book started off with two companies constantly arguing about what should be done to help the environment. This then led to Elliot’s mum being accused of theft. When Elliot tries to help he has to overcome different problems. The story is a mixture between theft and mystery.
Why I chose the book
I have chosen this book because it was exciting read with extraordinary incidents taking place for example: Shelby has got one of his employees to spy on ANDITODE. There was also lots of events that happened which I didn't expect to happen so suddenly like when The Smiler followed Elliot and Nosh.
My book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Why I enjoyed it
I enjoyed the book because I learnt what it was like to live in America in the late 1860’s as a family of six. The book also taught me what it would be like to live without your father because he’s in a war.
Who I would recommend it to and why
I would recommend this book to people who like drama, friendship and romance books; which this story has a lot of. This book would also be good for people who like American classic books.
What themes and issues the book explored
There are a few arguments between siblings throughout the story causing the book to be to be even more interesting. Jo is expected to get married but she doesn't want to. When Jo finds out that Meg is soon going to get married she losses her respect for her older sister (Meg).
Why I chose the book
I chose the book because everyone is determined to finish what they are doing. Beth says “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” This shows that she wants to be an excellent piano player. The book also inspired me be to do well at EVERYTHING I do (like the characters in the book).
My book: Ink Heart by Cornella Funke
Why I enjoyed it
I enjoyed the book because one of the main characters could read characters out of book just by reading aloud. He can make good and bad people come out of books which is where the disasters start.
Who I would recommend it to and why
I would recommend this book to people who like stories about family secrets that could be dangerous.
What themes and issues the book explored
The special book started off in safe hands but it kept getting stolen after all the copies where in the wrong hands. This book is a fantasy book with some trolls, fairies and other strange creatures. The story also involves lots of secrets.
Why I chose the book
I chose the book because the story tells you how important books are. It shows you this by having two groups of characters wanting a certain book. They both want it for different reasons; respectable and wicked.
Diary of a wimpy kid hard luck
ReplyDeleteI like this book not just because it was made by one of my favourite author but also because it is funny. This book is about this boy named Gregory also known as Greg goes on a road trip but it turns out to be a disaster.
Gangsta Granny
This book was a book that I really didn't like at first because I thought it was boring but then I actually got it and read it I really enjoyed it. This book is about Ben being told a story about his granny stealing a diamond and then Ben wants to go with her.
Elementia
This book is a good book and it is about minecraft my friend lent me it and I started to read it. This book is about this guy named Stan (being a beginner at the game) learning to play minecraft.
Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer by Derek Landy
ReplyDeleteAbout two weeks ago, I finished reading this book.It was fantastic because at one moment I thought Skulduggery would be able to solve the problem easily but it wasn't that simple.He had to think of a plan that wouldn't end up making another problem.It just makes you think like you're there and it's up to you to think of a plan.
The Diamond Brothers: Public Enemy Number Two by Anthony Horowitz
This book is the kind of book where it's not the main character's fault that he/she gets into trouble.The main character (Nick) finds a diamond in his pocket and the guards protecting the diamond thought he stole it.Because of all that he ends up being public enemy number two.
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney
I liked reading this book because there were a lot of funny moments and Greg goes on a camping trip.But he didn't want to go he went because he did something at home that would have got his dad angry.He thought that if he went his dad would forget the whole thing but on my point of view I would regret that decision.