This web page is designed for students to tell about the AR books they are reading and share pertinent information with their classmates.
Welcome
Hi Students,
Each student is required to post a blog on this site at least once each quarter. You will be following the format below to tell about an Accelerated Reader (AR) book you have completed. This book must be written on your reading log and have a parent's or teacher's signature. Your entry on this blog site will be graded. It is up to you when you post your information although you will probably want to do this as soon as you have taken your AR test on a book.
In addition, students may want to respond to a "blog" written by another student. At any time throughout the quarter, students may write their own opinions or feedback about another entry written on this site. All entries will be monitored for appropriateness.
Your classmates will enjoy reading what you write either in your entry or in response to someone else's. Have fun with this. :-)
Blog Entry Requirements:
Written in this order/format
Title of Book
Author
Reading Level
Points
Genre (fiction, nonfiction, mystery, etc.)
Write at least a four-sentence summary of the book.
Write at least a four-sentence recommendation of the book.
Write your name and class period - first name, last initial, period
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 256 of 256The Pretty Committee Strikes Back
By Lisi Harrison
Reading level: 4.4
Points: 8
Fiction
The Pretty Committee Strikes back is a very fun book that is one of a series. Theres a group of 5 girls who are the leaders of their school. The girls are all going on a school fieldtrip out in the wilderness. Yet there all worried about their boyfriends and their first kisses. Massie( the most important of the girls) pretends to know everything about kissing but really doesn’t. When the girls and her crush find out, it’s a chaos. And in the end there’s a very exciting cliff hanger that makes you want to keep on reading.
I recommend this book to girls. Its more of a chick flick book and you really wouldn’t catch a guy reading it. It keeps you entertained and doesn’t get boring. Also you almost feel like your friends with the people in the book. Theres a lot of drama so you have to be in to that kind of stuff to really enjoy it but its still fun for every part of it.
Samantha D. Period 3/5
Pride and Prejudice
By Jane Austen
Reading Level: 12
Points: 27
Fiction
Pride and Prejudice is a great book. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters. They are ages 15-22 and are all focused on finding husbands. It was written in 1813 so its kind of old-fashioned but still great.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romance novel. All of its characters have great personalities. This makes it very exciting. I instantly fell in love with it and I know you will too.
Hannah A. -Period 1-2
Eric N. i read parallel journeys and i thought it was a good book.
Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: J. K. Rowling
Reading Level: 6.0
Points: 32.0
Genre: Fiction
Summary: Harry Potter and the goblet of fire is about a young wizard chosen to compete in a tournament even though he is under age. There are three tasks that he has to complete. If he completes them better than all the other contestants he will win the Tri- wizard tournament cup. He is not only competing with wizards and witches older than him but with wizards more advanced in magic. The contestants are given clues to what the next task might be so they can prepare. This tournament would be difficult under normal circumstances but these times in young Harry Potter’s wizard world are hard and frightening. Also, Voldemort is becoming a bigger and bigger threat. You have my sympathies Harry Potter!
Recommendation: I recommend Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire if you are person that likes fantasy. It is exciting and it is very entertaining. Once you get started it is hard to stop reading! I strongly recommend you read this book if you like excitement and adventure.
Asha A. Period 6/7
Hi Asha A that sounds like a really good book, but i couldnt even read the frist in the seirs because it was to long.
Hi Hannah A. -Period 1-2 wow that book is huge good job for finnishing it.
hey Samantha D. Period 3/5 I love that series but there under my reading lvl. If I was to read that book I would have to do it on my own time.
Hi if i was any good at reading sad stories i would so read that book.
The Devil and his boy
By: Anthony Horowitz
Reading level: 4.6
points:6
Fiction
The Devil and His Boy is a book that takes place in midevil times in a town called Fringlaham. Its about a young boy named Tom who is working at an inn there. One day a man came to see Tom and offerd him to come with him to England. So they left but before they could reach there a man named ratsey, a thief and murder, killed the man taking Tom to England and his last words were "Get to England Tom, Go to Moorfield." So Tom goes on an epic Journey to England and meets new people freiends and foes.
I Recomend this book to people who seek a book with an epic adventure and action, This book is a has lots of action and if thats what you want in a book, this book is for you.
Taylor. V - Period 3/5
Josh A.
Small steps seems like a good sequal i i look forward to reading it next semimester
Alice in Rapture, Sort of
By: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Level: 4.9
Points: 6.0
Fiction
This book is exciting and makes you keep reading. Alice is a soon to be 7th grader, has no mother, and has to overcome the challenges of a new boyfriend. Alice has to keep her boyfriend all summer until the beginning of school. Will she keep her boyfriend till then?
I recommend this book to girls who like excitement and adventure. This book is part of the Alice series. This book is filled with drama. The book shows all of the ups and downs in having a new boyfriend. This book is for people who like fun. Check it out!!
Stephanie C period: 3/5
Nasty stinky sneakers
By Eve Bunting
Reading Level: 3.3
points 2.0
Fiction
Nasty stinky sneaker is about a little boy that is tying to get his shoes as dirty as he can to win his sister and his friend and him a new pair of sneakers. till he leaves his shoes out side and goes out to get his neakers and they were gone.
then they turn up clean so he cant be in the contest. a note is insidea bag were his sneakers were. it is from a girl he knows she thought she was doing him a favor.
I Recomend that you read this book if you like fun and exciting books. it is agood book i hope lots of people readthis book.
tales of a fourth grade nothing
by:judy blume
reading level:3.3
points:3.0
fiction
Tales of a forth grade nothing is a funny and energetic book that will keep you wanning to read more.peter hatcher short for "peetah" for his little brother fudge that is.peter must servive his tempertantrum throwing,mischief bringing little brother wi'll puting up with sheila,the know it all brat in his forth grade class.
I recommend this book to any one whos looking for a great lagh or even just to see how bad fudge could be compair to your brother.
so if i were you i would definently try this book.
Nick G.-period 3/5
Dear Diary Im Dead
By R.L. Stine
Reading level:3.9
Points:3
Fiction
Dear Diary Im dead is story that you want to and have to know what is coming next it is an exciting book and the ending just blew me away. When i started reading it I thought it was going to be just a normal nightmare room book but it wasn't it probably was the best one i reed and i reed alot of nightmare room books.
I recommend this book to people looking for a book that has comedy and horror then this is the book for you.
Dylan P period 6/7
Hey Nick tales of a fourth grade nothing sounds like a good book.
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood
By Ann Brashares
Reading Level: 4.3
Points: 11.0
Fiction
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood is the second book in the Traveling Pants Series. All four girls, Carmen, Lena, Bridget, and Tibby are looking forward to summer. They will all be together except Tibby who is going to film school. The other three plan to get jobs together. Until Bridget finds five-year-old letters from her grandma in Alabama that her dad had never told her about. So she flies to Alabama to find her grandma. And Lena is still struggling to find love. Her old boyfriend Kostos, from Greece, has an interesting secret to share with her when something happens to her Bapi (grandpa). When Carmen realizes her mom had taken the traveling pants on a date with her co-worker she is sure it is getting serious. Tibby is just trying to make friends and make an award winning film.
I recommend this to anyone who has already read the first book in the series. If you haven't please go read it! This book is filled with drama, love, and friends. But with every positive there is a negative. This book is also filled with tragedy, and betrayal that all four girls must learn to overcome.
Amy W.-Period 3/5
The Ruins of Gorlan
By John Flanagan
Reading Level: 7.0
Points: 12
Fition
The Ruins of Gorlan is the 1st book in a series of exitiong books called "Rangers Apprentice". It is about a boy named Will who has grown up in an orphanage all his life. He has always dreamed of becoming a knight. But on Choosing Day he is selected by the Rangers. They are a mysteriuos group that fight the battles before they get to the kingdom. And you know what else? There is a huge war coming...can Will and the Rangers defeat Lord Morgarath and his evil creatures, the Wargles?
This is a very good book. I had a hard time putting it down. It is full of suspense, action, adventure, war, and medival battles. There is also some humor and practical jokes. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like these things.
Cooper S.- Period 6/7
cooper it sounds like A good book. I might read it sometime.
The Vampire Lestat
By Anne Rice
Reading level: 6.5
Points: 34
Horror, Fiction
The Vampire Lestat is a novel that tells the story of Lestat’s childhood. It also tells how he became a vampire and what happened to him after. In the book it answers the questions you asked about Lestat in the first book of the vampire chronicles. You get to see what made Lestat the evil, sarcastic vampire you knew in the first book. It also lets you see a side of Lestat that makes him more likeable. You may notice I’m not giving really anything from the book itself that’s because there isn’t anything I can tell you without telling a secret from Lestat’s childhood. You need to read it yourself.
This book was one of my favorite books because it was so descriptive the scene jumped out to you. It’s the perfect book if you like vampires, are a little dark, or just love a good book. When your reading this book its hard to go back to reality. You feel like you’ve known the characters your whole life after you read this book. Although I recommend you read the first book (Interview with the Vampire) first or it will be hard to follow the second book.
Eponine D. period 1-2
ashley t. your book sounds interesting im glad you wrote about it.
Alyssa G. per. 6/7
I think your book sounds like a very interesting book. I am going to see if I can find it and i will read it.
Samantha M. per. 1-2
Pendragen: The Reality Bug
By D.J. MacHale
Reading level:4.6
Points:15
Fiction
The merchant of death is a adventure book in which a kid named bobby pendragon becaomes something called a "traveler" because his uncle need his help facing off the evil man named saint dane. Saint Dane is a guy who wants to take over all 10 territorys in the universe. In the reality bug bobby pendragon travels to a place called veelox and he meets a girl named aja. Aja is a girl thats like the vice principle of a thing called lifelight. Lifelight is a thing that a guy named Dr. Zetlin invented that is kinda like you fantacy vacation but kinda like a dream. The thing is you can get hurt and you have feelings there and everything goes your way by the touch of a button. The girl named Aja put something in there lifelight system called the reality bug. The reality bug is a thing that Aja created that brings your worst nightmare to your lifelight and so they get out because people thought it was so good that no one would come out and the city was falling apart. The something went wrong and Bobby has to try and stop it.
I recommend this book because it is one of the best books i read and you should read it. The only thing is you have to read the first 3 books to understand it.
hi ashley f. your book golden compass sounds like a good book ill try and read it
The Test Case: The Hardy Boys
By Franklin W. Dixon
Reading Level: 4.4
Points: 5.0
Fiction
The Test Case is about Frank and Joe his brother. Joe gets framed with his friend named Tony with the SAB test answers. Tony and frank get suspended and now are trying to find out who framed them. Was it someone from the hockey team, or was it someone form the school, and or someone from the news.
I would recommend this book to anyone that likes cliff hanging mysterious books. Anyone who likes the Nance Drew Books should live The Hardy Boys Books.
Troy F.-Period 6/7
Rough Waters
S. L. Rottman
4.2
10.0Fiction Rough Waters is about this kid whos name is Scott and he has to go live with his unckle because his parents died in car accident. At first, living with his so called unckle didn't turn out so good because he had never met him, and because his brother gregg kept on being a jerk to both him and his unckle.Quickly after they met their unckle they had to go work for him in his rafting company. Then, both the rafts and him have set of for an exiting story of fun, love, and anger!
I would recomend this book to any one and every one in the world who likes to read.It is very detialed and good. It keep you thinking about what is going to happen next. I really enjoyed it and if you read it, I hope you do to!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ernie C.-Periods 6-7
Hey!!
Josh A., its Ernie C.!
Small Steps sounds pretty good!
I hope I get to read it because to what I see, a lot of people want to read it too!
StarGirl
By Jerry Spinelli
Reading level: 4.2
Points: 6
Fiction
StarGirl is a very exciting and unique book. There is this mysterious girl who calles herself "StarGirl", and in the begining, comes to school in a flowered dress, carrying a ukelale, and apurse type bag. Then as the story goes on, she falls in love with a boy who goes out with her, but wants her to be normal, and like everyone else. Then, she disapears forever...and know one knows if she is real, or just a dream.
I recommend this book to people who like both mysterious and love stories. This book just makes you want to keep reading and reading. It has alot of drama and love in it, but this book is definetely fun. If you like most of this, I would definetely consider checking this book out.
Annalisa F.- Period 6/7
Hello Josh m, Small Steps sounds like a very fun and interesting book. I will definetely try and read it soon!
Kaylee w, i have read all of the series of unfortunate events and i have loved them all. I totally agree with you!!
Alyssa g, That Summer sounds like a book i wuld be interested in. Thanks for writing about it!! I'm definetely going to check it out!! :)
Cooper s, The Ruins of Gorlan sounds like a very interesting book. I think i might be interested in reading it. Thanks for writing about it!! :)
Annalisa F. period-6/7
Ashley T, One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies sound slike a book i would want to read. I cant wait to check it out!! Thanks for writing about it!! :)
Annalisa F. period 6/7
Matt M- Dirtbike Runaway sounds like a very cool book. I would read it if i was more into dirtbiking and stuff. Haha. It sounds good, but not my type of book. Good Job and thanks for posting it anyways! :)
Annalisa F. period 6-7
Rachel G, Bloomability sounds like a very interesting book. I cant wait to read it!! You did a great job in describing it, and thanks for posting it!! :)
Annalisa F.
Ernie C- Rough Waters sounds like a very interesting bool that I really want to read now. You did an awesome job describing it, and I can't wait to read it. Thanks so much for posting it!! :))
Annalisa F. period 6-7
Nick G- haha i read Tales of a fourth grade nithing like 3 years ago and its all coming back to me. I would definetely reccomend that book to. Its a halarious book that you cant seem to put down. Anywyas, great job on posting it. I totally agree with you!! :))
Annalisa F period 6-7
Hi Ernie C.-Periods 6-7 that sounds like a good book i hope i get the chance to read it.
Hi Josh m wow that sounds like a very complcated book i might read it so i have a better understanding of what you are talking about
Hi Eponine D. period 1-2 that sounds like a very creepy book but it sounds good.
Hey Cooper S.- Period 6/7 I have a question what is the war about in that book?
Hi Amy W.-Period 3/5 the frist book in that seirs was really good is the second at the school
Hi Dylan P period 6/7 umm what is that book about?
Hey Nick G.-period 3/5 that sounds like the kind of book i would like to read but it is under my reading goal.
Hi jose v that sounds like another funny book but it is too under my reding level.
Hey Stephanie C period: 3/5 is there a reason she has to keep her boyfriend all summer.
Hi Taylor. V - Period 3/5 why did he kill the guy who was taking tom to england?
Maria A- Twilight sounds like a very interesting a fun book to read. I think i will definetely look into that book. Thanks so much for posting it!! You did a great job!! :))
Annalisa F period 6-7
the clique
by lisi harrison
readimg level:4.9
points:7
fiction
The clique is a novel about a girl named massie block.She is the most wanted and hated girl at her school.All of a sudden massie's life gets turned around when her old neighbor comes back to live in her guest house.Her neighbor is not the most coolest girl ever and trys to show massie that she can be cool.
I recmond this book to anyone who likes the movie mean girls .This is the first book in the series so there is more of massie and her neighbor clarire.This book is mostly for girls but if guys want to read it go roght ahead.This is a great book and I hope a lot of people will read it.Becca v. period 3/5
Alice in April
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
4.5
5.0
realistic fiction
It seems to always start when Aunt Sally gives an idea. Right before Alice turns 13 she and her Aunt Sally, who lives in Chicago, have a talk about being a woman. Her mother died when she was only four, and now it’s just her dad, her brother, Lester, and Alice. That shocked Alice. After that she started to take control of the house. She, being the youngest of the house she always thought her brother and her dad were supposed to take care of her.
I thought it was a great book for girls. There are some times that make you cry. Some that make you want to laugh out loud. There parts that will make you say WHAT? I thought it was one of the best books I had read. I would recommend this book to every one.
Kathryn L. 3/5
Father Water, Mother Woods.
By Gary Paulsen
Reading Level: 6.2
Points: 6.0
Non Fiction
The book is about the author, and how he lived "back in the day". There are three sections in the book. The first half is about fishing, and how to do it without having any money, to buy lours and new rods ect. The second section is about how he whent on some very interesting camping trips. The third section is about, every thing hunting, in the north.
This is a great book for fans of the brian books (The Hatchet, The River, Brians Winter, Brians Return ect.). it is a semi-short book, and doesnt have the survier factor, like the other Fiction books. It teaches you a lot about how to catch certain fish, and how to get close to animals, with out all of the fancy camo gear. but i wouldn't recomend it to any 1 who doesn't like hunting, fishing, or any thing that has to do with wild animals being killed, for food.
Colin B-period 6/7
Lord Loss
By Darren Shan
Reading level: 5.4
Points: 8
Ficion
Lord Loss is an exciting book about a boy named Grub who lost his parents to a demon lord named Lord Loss, finding out he has an uncle who he lives with. there are many twists and turns to this nail bitting story
I recommend this book to people who are into fantasy and demons, werewolfs, magic, blood and gore!
Will de Vos - Period 1/2
hey cooper s. that books sounds really good. i need a good book thats worth a lot of points and can keep me interested.
will de vos. im gonna check out that book, who doesnt like blood and gore?!?
hey collin. that book sounds "ok" i might get lost through the three sections but i dont know, ill try it.
hay kathryn l. i wana check out that book but cant.
hey stephanie c. u callin me a girl?!? just kidding. u said there part of the alice series, like the book wanted?
Heyy Amy W.
I read the first book of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and it was really good! I'm just starting to read the second one and it's a little hard to get into. I read you comment and I can't wait to get started and read more of the second one!
Rachel G. Per. three/five (3/5)
Hi Will d and Derrick c why would you want to read something that bloodly and gorly?
Heidi
By:Johanna Spyri
Reading level:8.2
Points:17
Fiction
Heidi is about a cute little girl living in the Alps with her grandfather. She loves being around nature and animals. However when she goes to Frankfort [a city] she is confused and home sick.
I would recomend this book because its a sweet story with a happy ending.
Kirsten D.- Period 1/2
Memories of Anne Frank
By- Alison Leslie Gold
RL- 6.0
PV- 4.0
nonfiction
This is a very interesting book. It is entertaining, educational and it can get you points. lol.
This book is about Anne Franks childhood. How all the Jews were sent to concentration camps because of the war. Anne was separated from her family and many of them died. In the camps Anne became close with people and they became family and protected each other. Many of the people died at the camps becuse of starvation and many other diseases or they were just killed. When the war ended all the Jews were safe and lived happily ever after.
I think this is a very good book and i think you would like it to.
Samantha M. period 1/2
Nick G
The book called Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing sounds like a good book and i am looking for a good book that can get me points so ill try and get that book. :)
Kirsten D
The book Heidi sounds like a good book with a lot of points so i think im going to read it. :)
Alice on the Outside
By: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Reading Level: 4.5
Points: 5
Fiction
This is a great book for teenaged girls to read. It is funny and keeps you reading. This book is mostly a book about how a lot of girls feel as teenagers. This books answers a lot of questions that girls have, but don’t want to ask anyone. There friendship (Alice, Elizabeth, and Pamela’s) is tested. Alice and her boyfriend, Patrick, go through some typical problems too. Alice’s cousin Carol comes to town and Alice asks lots of questions that she cant ask her dad or her brother because her mom died when she was in kindergarten. I liked this book a lot vary entertaining.
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