I Talked about the book A Whole Nother Story in class today. This story is about Mr. Ethan Cheeseman and his three polite, relatively odor-free children. Throughout the book, the author, Dr. Cuthbert Soup is doling out unsolicited advice. I find this advice to be quite humorous. Keep your eyes out for I am creating a book trailer. Coming soon!
-Aaron

I love the book Fablehaven because it is a mix of fantasy and mystery

I know it is a creepy cover but you know what they say, you can't judge a book by it's cover. Anyway this book is about twins Kendra and Seth going to their Grandpa's house while there parents go onto a cruse line. At first they think that their Grandpa's house is boring, until they find something that would change their lives forever. Milk. Now I bet your thinking "what is so important about milk?" well, I'll tell you. the milk is magic. It allows Kendra and Seth to see magical creatures, like faries and golems, then they realise that their Grandpa's house isn't as boring as they thought. Then they are pulled into a journey that will depend on them to protect their Grandpa's humble sanctuary, and everything that lives there. Along the way they will solve smaller mysteries, like what happened to their dear Grandma,who disappeared a long time ago.

If you think this book is to serious, don't worry, their are funny parts in the book to. I would highly recommend this book to everyone because it is a mixture of many genres.

I hope you like the book!

Lance

I would suggest the book Gregor the Overlander to anyone that likes adventure and strangeness




Lance H.

Hero By: Mike Lupica

While most kids would welcome the chance to brag about a father who’s at the president’s beck and call, ready to take on global threats at a moment’s notice, 14-year-old Billy Harriman simply wishes his dad could spend more time with him at their Manhattan high rise, kicking back and watching a Knicks game. Unfortunately, he won’t have that opportunity. Billy begins to notice that he’s gaining superhuman strengths and talents, such as the ability to travel long distances in seconds and an enhanced sixth sense.

Billy is so determinded to find out how his father died in the plane crash he does not notice that people are watching him. When Billy is just walking around this man pops up to proclaim he is Billy's teacher. But he has a lot of work to do before he can save the world from bad people that killed his father.

But when he does the reseach to find who did it. He finds out one of his own family members has done the crime.

Billy has a lot of notices by the BADS and everytime Billy beats them he gets stronger and stronger.

Read Hero and find out who killed Billy's father.

-From

Jeff Holtz

Lemon

Hey it's Maddy from AZ. This is the introduction to my new story...let
me know what you think!
Lemon

Why, hello. My name is Lemon. Yes, that's my real name, Lemon.
I am an 8year old living in a small town in China. Nothing much ever
happens in our quaint, little town. I am pretty much the odd ball of
the place, but I am also rather timid.
I go to school and play with my friends, I am a normal kid.
Except for my one set-back, extreme anxiety. I have a fear of swimming,
my father drowned a few years back. I haven't been the same since. So,
it's just me and Mama in our quaint, little Chinese town.
My school is called Wet Bend elementary. Why it's called Wet
Bend, no one knows. The man who started the school died at the age of
46, before anyone asked him. Wet Bend is small, it only has about 400
kids. Everyone knows everyone else's name. I love it at Wet Bend. I fit in well there.
At the end of the school year, my mother made an announcement.
" We're going on vacation!" she screamed.
" We're going to go on a plane!" now it was my turn to scream!
We were going on vacation, but what I didn't know then was that this
vacation would be one that changed my life forever.
-Maddy

Where The Red Fern Grows

We all finished it today, what are your opinions?

-Maddy

The Lost World

The Seekers Series

The Quest Begins is the first book in the Seekers series. It is about three bears: a white, a black, and a brown bear. These three bears meet up in the first and second book and work together to save the wild. If you are interested in animals and adventures, you would like this book.

Ryan Kaiser

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963

I read this book for my book report it is a really good book i think you should read it this is a adventure filled book. hope you read it some time

I am starting a new story for the day I got my dog. I have been writing this story since 1st grade. I can only put the first part. I never finished it yet because I started it today. I hope you like it.

A Dog Day

I was at the airport and all I wanted to do was see my Aunt Mary. She lives in Florida, it's almost like it was the first time I ever saw her. It wasn't at all. I have been waiting for hours just waiting to see her. I wondered, Where is she at the moment? Did I miss her? I am sitting, with my family, at a table shoving down my breadsticks, staring out searching for her. I soon get nervous that I am never going to see her.

I am sitting in an airport chair all comfy, but almost asleep. I try to keep myself awake just in case my Aunt Mary comes. My head is swaying but the sound of a phone buzzing frightens me.

"Hello?" My mom answers.

"Hello, Donna?" The other line replies.

"Yes, Who is this?" My mom asked.

"It is Mary. I am sorry to say but my flight got cancelled. I am very sorry." Auny Mary explains.

"O, that is fine." My mom replies sadly, "Bye," my mom continues and hangs up.

Part 2 will come soon.

*Lu

Turtle In Paradise

Turtle In Paradise

This is currently on my nightstand...I know, I know, it is time to pick it up and read it.  You know how they say "Don't judge a book by its cover?"  Well, I'm judging.  The cover is fine and all--I like beaches and starfish, but I just can't seem to start this one.  It did win the Newbery Honor, so I think it is time I give it a try.  Here is the book trailer:
I'll let you know what I think.  Have any of you read it?  If so, what are your thoughts?

Out of My Mind

Now that we have all read this book, let's discuss:

Truly, I loved it.  I loved that I waited and read it for the first time with you, my class.  I loved that Sharon Draper was realistic.  The characterization was AMAZING!  I loved Melody, Catherine, Mrs. V.  I loathed Molly and Claire, but I also realize that those kids, those adults, exist, and they exist everywhere.  I felt compassion for Rose because I could see her struggling with knowing that she should show kindness to Melody, but also the struggle of trying to fit in.  I loved the story-line.  I found myself outraged at Mr. Dimming and his complete lack of tact, compassion and understanding of his students' needs.
I could go on and on.  Perhaps I will later in a more formal review, but first, I want to know what all of you thought.  Did you like it?  What did it make you feel?  If you could ask Ms. Draper something, what would it be?  Should we read it aloud another year?
Lastly, enjoy your weekend!
-Mrs. N.

p.s.
Here is the book trailer

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes* is so sad but touching. Sadako is a girl who lived during the atomic bombing. She caught a sickness called, leukemia. There is a legend that if you make 1,000 cranes** you would be granted one wish. Her wish was to live through the sickness. What will happen to Sadako will she live through this sickness? Find out by reading: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.

*This is not really a long chapter book. Just a short story. This is all true in this book.

**A crane is a origami bird.

*Lucy*

Closed for the Season* is a great mix of mystery, adventure, and excitment. I totally loved this book. Just don't judge this book by it's cover! Closed for the Season is about a boy named Logan who moves into a house which had a murder in it before he moved in. His neighbor Arthur go on a dangerous investigation to find this killer**. What happens to this killer? Do they even find the killer? What will happen to Logan and Arthur? What will happen in the whole book? Find out by reading: Closed for the Season.
*I recommend this book VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY much. I recommend you read it aloud also.


**Do not worry. No major violence is in this book. Maybe just a few punches or slaps. Nothing serious.

~*Lucy

Sorry I know I just posted but I want to tell you about my book report book. I know most of you have read or seen the movie Matilda, but if you haven't it's really good. I think Roald Dahl is a great author and I can't wait to read more of his books. There are so many more than just Matilda.

*Justine :)

Its Justine. Natalie I think your story is amazing! I wish I could read the whole thing right now, but I don't think it's finished. But it's weird because I feel like I'm reading Where the Red Fern Grows. Good job!

Hey it's Natalie i am writing a story and i dont know if it is that good can you give me some feed back so i'll know if i should keep writing or not.

It all started in the year 1912 the year when thousands of dreams including mine where answered. It was March 21 when my parents somehow gambled the four tickets off of some scum who lives on the street. Some strange things happened after the first day. Mama started acting sick really really sick. Every day she would either sleep for hours and hours or cry, vomit, or talk to her self in bad ways. On April 3rd mamas sickness got even worse. One night mama was talking to herself when papa was getting our crates of food, salted biscuits, and water. I heard a faint voice. " Dear God, may you carry my family to greatness after i pass." It made me teary, and frightened to think about life without mama. On April 5th at 3:15 mamas prayers were answered god took her for the better and the 11 years i spent with her where filled with laughter. When i saw the bold looking men cover mama in a black tarp papa and my sisters were sobbing. I was sad but it did not make me cry it made me think of all of the memories she had and created with me.

Thanks for reading a little bit of my story tell me if you like it and if you want me to keep reading

*Natale

New Story

Hello and I'm Alex. I will be writing storys about my NBA 2K11 players career. I will cover 3 games and his latest trades so you can see what team I'm on. I will be writing a story about my draft because right now I'm in the draft as a 2nd round pick, and the Spurs might take me. I will write a story covering that coming up.

Your friend,
ALEX

Book Report Book

For my book report, I read A Long Way From Chicago, I was wondering if anyone else read it. If you did please post your opinion/recommendation below this. There was a few parts I didn't like, but few I did like!
~Addie

im reading honus and me for my book report book i like it.