This web page is designed for students to tell about the AR books they are reading and share pertinent information with their classmates.
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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. :-)
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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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1 – 200 of 256 Newer› Newest»Small Steps
By Louis Sacher
Reading Level: 4.4
Points: 7
Fiction
Small Steps is a exciting and energetic book that is the sequel to the award winning book holes. Armpit the main character in the book and x-ray loves the hit singer Kaira DeLeon and is caught trying to by and sell tickets to her show to gain money, but found out that they are in trouble for doing this. Along the way armpit finds that Kaira and him are falling in love
I recommend this book to people seeking a book that is just like the book Holes and is a love story to all. This book is fun and has a little drama thrown in there. If you like music, drama, and love then this is the book for you.
Josh. A - Period 1/2
That Summer
By Sarah Dessen
Reading Level: 5.8
Points: 8.0
Fiction
That Summer is a very descriptive book. It explains how a 15 year old child named Haven is going through a rough time in her life. During the summer it just all starts falling apart. Her parents get a divorce, her sister is getting married and her best friend has totally changed a lot from the last time she’s seen her before the summer. Haven’s summer has been terrible and everybody that she loves has changed.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy fun books. And if you like books that always has drama and something happening in it that is exciting then this book is just right for you. You should really check this book out, it’s amazing! :]]
Alyssa G. Period 6/7
hey josh it's matt, i've read the book holes and loved it! I'm looking forward to reading the book you mentioned!
Dirtbike Runaway
By Matt Christopher
Reading Level:5.3
Points:5
fiction
This book is about peter lewinsky who ran away from his foster family the Bentleys. He loved to fix and repair bikes and met Dex who wanted him to steal car parts for some extra money. He got away from dex and met Giff after a moto. Giff had an older sister named D.C. who didn't like peter at first. Giff gave peter a bike to ride in motos so peter fixed it up. Giff, D.C., and peter all competed in many motocrosses but were always beaten by Dex. In one moto dex did something and it went horibly wrong!.........What goes wrong? Will Giff and D.C. do something about it? Why are you asking me these questions??????????????
I would recomend this book to any one who enjoys, obviousily dirtbiking, and adventure stories.This story has many twists and turns, just like a moto track ;), and it is very exiting. You just can't put it down. Personally i really liked it, and I hope you will 2.
Matt M period 1-2
The Carnivorous Carnival
By Lemony Snicket
Reading Level:6.6
Points:7.0
Fiction
The Carnivorous Carnival is a very mysterios book that is about Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire and their quest to answer the questions about their past. They get to a carnival and have to disguise themselves so a man named Count Olaf will not reconize them. Count Olaf and his troupe burn down the carnival and star driving to find the V.F.D. headquarters with Sunny in the car and Violet and Klaus attached to the back. Count Olaf knows about the kids disguises and cuts the two older Baudelaiers off the attachment. The problem is that Count Olaf still has Sunny.
I recomend this book to any one who likes mysteries and adventure. Before you read this book, I would start at the beggining of the series. If you are the kind of person who likes to solve on going mysteries then you will like this book. It is one of the best books I have ever read.
Kaylee W. Period 6/7
Hey Josh i'm Shane I look forward to reading Small Steps because it sounds interesting and exciting.
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
By; Sonya Sones
Reading level: 5.1
Points: 5
Fiction
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies is a sad but very interesting book. It is about a 15 year old girl whose parents divorced when she was very young. She hasn't seen her dad since her parents got divorced and she hasn't talked to him either. But as you can probably figure out from the title something very bad happens which causes her to have to live with her father in L.A. While she is in L.A. she finds out a secret about her dad that she would have never thought possible
Under the Blood Red Sun
By:Graham Salisbury
Reading Level:4.0
Points:8
Fiction
This book is about a Japaneese boy that lives in America with his family. During World War 2 he has to hide because America declared war on Japan and Japaneese people weren't making any friends aroun there.His dad and his grandfather get arrested and he has to step in to the man of the family. He is poor and he is in a baseball team called The Rats and he hopes that playing with his friends will made him forget about what can happen to his Father or Grandfather. He dreams about when his Father and Grandfather will come back and everything will come back to normal between his friends and family.
The City of Ember
By Jeanne DuPrau
Reading level: 5.0
Points: 9
science fiction
The City of Ember is about Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow. In this book at the age of 12 everyone has to pick from a hat what job they will do for the rest of their life. Lina wants to be a messenger but instead picks one of the worts jobs pipeworks witch means she will be under ground all day. Then Doon picks messenger he is unhappy about this because he does not think it is very important. He believes that the great lights of Ember are soon coming to a end. What will happen to Ember if there is no more light? I think this is a wonderful book because it is very different then anything we have come to know. The author made it very easy to picture the setting. I completely agree with the voice of Youth Advocates who said it was "Science fiction for those who do not like science fiction." If you do not like slow moving books i would not recommend it other than that it was a fantastic book.
Kaitlyn V. pd 1/2
Red is for Remembrance
Author:Laurie Faria Stolarz
RL:4.9
Points:10
Genre:Fiction
The book Red is for Remembrance is about this collage stundent,Stacy.
Stacy is having nightmares all over agian.Her boyfreind Jacob was missing and they never found his body. Porsha this little gir is having nightmares too, but it's about Jacob, Stay's boyfriend. Together Stacy and Porsha try to find Jacob and this other guy in Porsha's dreams.
I recomend this book to anyone who loves reading about mysteries. I would start at the begging of the seris with the book called Blue is for Nightmares and there on.It is one of the best books I have ever read. And if you like books that always has drama and something happening in it that is exciting then i think this book will be fantasic for you. 8-)
By: D'Nessa f. period 1&2
Hey matt its me DylanP. I just reed a cool book called moster ring. It was so cool! Well anyway I cant wait to reed holes.
Josh i can't wit to read the book small steps.
Maria.A.
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
By; Sonya Sones
Reading level: 5.1
Points: 5
Fiction
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies is a sad but very interesting book. It is about a 15 year old girl whose parents divorced when she was very young. She hasn't seen her dad since her parents got divorced and she hasn't talked to him either. But as you can probably figure out from the title something very bad happens which causes her to have to live with her father in L.A. While she is in L.A. she finds out a secret about her dad that she would have never thought possible
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sad or interesting stories. I think girls would enjoy this book more than boys, because it is about a father and daughter relation ship, and her love story. I’m not saying that boys can’t or shouldn’t read this book because they might enjoy it as well. I enjoyed this story so much that I didn’t want to stop reading it. I hope you choose to read this book and enjoy it as much as I did.
Ashley T.
Period 3-5
Title: Moonrise
Author: Erin Hunter
Book Level: 5.8
Points: 11
Genre: Fiction
Moonrise is the 8th cat adventure, 2nd of Brambleclaw and Squirrelpaw of Thunderclan, Stromfur and Feathertail of Riverclan, Crowpaw of Windclan and Tawnypelt of Shadowclan. They are traveling back after receiving a message from Starclan (kind of like our heaven) from a badger named Midnight. They must travel back to their clans to give them the message. The challenge is that they meet a tribe in great danger. They must decide whether to help the tribe or their clans. Most of all they must survive the terrors of two-legs (humans) and the wild.
I recommend this book to people who love adventure and continuous action. This book allows you to learn not only about cats habits, but also the inside story of their thoughts, memories, and dreams. It also reveals the damage humans do to the earth and how it hurts animals. This story has everything from love, to the battle scenes, to the death of loved one to the birth and growth of new kits. Although it is part of a large series if you don’t like to read start with the first book and try this amazing series. I hated reading, so much I wouldn’t read unless forced to read, and still I would just pretend. Now once I start reading I have to struggle to put it down!
Paige M. Period 3/5
Hi Maria.A. 6/7
I also read The City of Ember I thought it was really good too. I did my book report on the City of Ember but I thought the main charter was Lina instead of Lany. I also thought that it better fit in as science fiction or fantasy. I even checked the quiz list it said it was fantasy/science fiction. I noticed that you said that the reading level was 4.9 but i found it was a 5 point book. I'm glad you enjoyed this book as much as I did!
Hey josh I really want to read the book Small Steps. It sounds really good.
Bloomability
Sharon Creech
Rl. 5.2
Pts. 7.0
Fiction
Bloomability is about a girl whose family moves a lot. They have been all over the country, and now her aunt and uncle are taking her to Switzerland for schooling. At this school, there are children from all over the world, with different languages, clothes, and customs. She makes many different friends, and at the end of the year, her aunt and uncle ask her if she wants to come back next year. She had trouble at first, but in the end, it was all okay.
I recommend this book to people who like excitement and adventure. Also, if you want to learn about other places, you should read this book. This is good for people who like traveling, and meeting/making new friends. Even though it’s a little strange, and it takes a little while to get into it, it’s a great book.
Rachel G. P. three/five (3/5)
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Twilight
By:stephen Meyer
RL:5.4
points:20
Fiction
The book Twilight is about a 16 year old girl named isbella swan (bella for short), who moves to Folks,Washington to live with her dad. Bella soon realise that one family is not so lively as the rest of the town. But when Bella trys to find out the familys strange actson.
I recommend ths book because if you like adventer, drama, romance and a three book series then you are going to like Twilght.
Hi Ashley you don't know me, but One of Those Hidious Books Where the Mother Dies, sound like a sad but good book.
Rachel, Bloomability seems like a good book to read. I might read it.
Cirque du freak, Tunnels of blood
Darren, shan
RL:4.2
P:6
fiction/ mystery
cirque du freak tunnels of blood is book 3 of the cirque du freak series.Earlier on in book #1 Darren shan steels a spider from a vampire then he has to join him. the third book Im talking about is about the same boy, Darren Shan, he finds himself leaving with Mr. Creepsly(the vampire he stool the spider from in book 1) on a special mission thing.Then he falls in love with a girl that lives near him and has to protect
Her and evra(his best friend).
I think this book would thrill every kid in the school. This book is filled of mystery and a little bit of action. Althogh I recommend this book I Think you should start off with book 1.Overall the cirque du freak books Never disapiont me and im certain that you will like them to.
Tony C. period 3/5
Emily S.
Charlie Bone and The Hidden King
Jenny Nimmo
4.6
10.0
Fiction
This book is the 5th book in the series of six books.Charlie a 12 yr old boy that go’s to Bloor’s Academy,a school for endowed children. Strange things are happening at Bloor’s this semester. All the children’s animals are missing and people are thinking Charlie had something to do with it.Charlie, whose father mysteriously disappeared 10 yrs. ago gets a little bit closer to finding him. Charlie and the
other endowed children at Bloor’s get closer to finding their ancestor, The Red King.
I recommend this book to people who have already read the other four books in the series.This is a book that I just couldn’t put down until I finished it. It puts you on the edge of your seat. It ties up some of the loose ends that have been unexplainable since book 1.
Emily S. Period 6/7
Rachel I've read Bloomability it's a really good book!
The people of Sparks
By Jeanne DuPrau
Reading level: 4.9
Points: 11
science fiction
(Note: this story is placed when our world is destroyed, in the future).
This book is about the people of Ember finding a town not so far from their uderground city. They moved in with the people of Sparks, and many difficulties come into view. A string of events lead them into wanting a war! With Tick in the lead that might happen! So,Doon finds things that Tick did anger his people and to start a war. Meanwhile, Lina is roaming the world looking for things from "our civilazation," or before the disaster. Is there a war? What is the disaster? Find out by reading The People of Sparks!(Notice:Read it after you have read The City of Ember)!
I recommend this book because it's thrilling, exiting and easy to read. This book is great for people who have a hard time understanding things and people who like good books. This book is great if you are a slow reader because its not that long, but long enough for good readers. I know the summary sounds complicated but it's not! You just learn a few things like a roamer and "The Disaster," and then it's fun stuff like Tick doing...oh! I've already told you too much! Just read it to find out!
Hi Madison i also read that book it rocked!
The City of Ember and the People of Sparks are such good books my mom is reading them!
madson im also read people of sparks well still am but have you read the 3nd book its good.
I cant wait to read the 3rd book in the CITY of Ember series it sounds soo good!
Oh by the way im Madison H. and im from period 3/5! I was the one that wrote about the people of sparks! And, i didnt know there was a third in the series! What is it called?
OPPS! sorry the third book in the series is the Prophet of Yonwood and its about the light before the darkness Book lvl 4.9 points 9 and quiz 106652
Hi Kaylee it's Alyssa and I think I read that book last year because it sounds very familiar. Anyways I tend to read that book soon. :]]
Rabble Starkey
Lois Lowry
5.3
7.0
Rabble Starkey, Sweet Ho’s daughter live above the Bigelows garage and work for them. They move in after Veronica Bigelow’s mother has a baby, but can’t take care of him and has to go to the hospital. Sweet Ho works as the Bigelows housekeeper and takes care of Gunther. Veronica’s mom comes back after being at the hospital a number of times and is ok. This book is basically about a small town life lived by Rabble and her mother and how they have to live life in the present and move on.
I would recommend this book to 7th grade girls. It is an interesting story about life, love, family, and moving on. If you like Lois Lowry books you’re sure to love this one. If you need a quick read that isn’t boring to get the rest of your AR points you definitely should check this book out.
Madison H. Period 6/7
Hey Madison sounds like a great book, I think I'm going to read it.
Hey alyssa.
i read that summer. it was such a good book.
it has those twists and turns.
i agree with you.
i recommend it to really anyone!
hi ashleyt.
sounds like a really interesting book.
i think im going to read it!
Ramona and Her Father
Beverly Cleary
Reading Level:5.2
Points:3
Genre:Fiction
This book is about a little girl named Ramona se has a sister named Beezus [Beatrice] and a cat named Pickey- Pickey and a mom and a dad. Obviously this book is about Ramona and her father .Some how her dad gets to stay home from work, I can't tell you because it would give away the story. Ramona tries to make her dad happy by doing all sorts of things ,but it doesn't work.
I recomend this book to people who like funny but serious books. This book isn't a cliffhanger so if don't like those this would be great!This book is very short so you could probly finish it in a week or two. I like this book because it was written in the older days and says some old -fashoined stuff.Have a great time reading it if you do.
Alivia D.
per.6/7
Hey Maddi i think i'll read that book it sounds interesting!!!!!!
Hey Kaylee th Carnivous Carnival sounds very mysterious !!!!!! I might read it !!!!!
All American Girl
Meg Cabot
5.9
11.0
Fiction
The book All American Girl is about how a sophomore girl named Sam becomes a hero. Sam is a very brave girl for saving the president from an assassination attempt. After she saves him she is considered a hero and becomes popular. Then she is appointed teen ambassador of the United States. She spends time at the president’s house and falls in love with the First Son, David.
I recommend this book to girls who enjoy Meg Cabot’s books. This book is one of those books you can’t put down. It has lots of drama and is always surprising. It even has a little bit of advice in it. Hopefully you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Kayla W. 1/2
All the books sound fantastic!!!!
Ihope I have time to read all of them!
Hi Kayla W. 1/2 that sounds like a great book im thinking about reading it!
Skateboard tough
By Matt Christopher
Reading level: .
Points:
Fiction
It is about a boy who finds a skateboard burried in his backyard. It is found in a little yellow box. The skateboard belonged to Lance hawker. He was killed while riding it in the middle of the street. now there is a town law that dosn't allow skateboarding in the street. he wants to have a skateboard rink built in his neighborhood so he writes a letter that gets published in the newspaper. His neighbor is one of the best friends he makes. One day in the mail he gets a letter from Lance hawker. The letter says "Put the skateboard back in the ground, Or Else!!!!"
I would recomend this book to anyone who enjoys skateboarding and having a good feeling in their heart.I just couldn't put it down. I hope u enjoy it as much as i did.
Matt M. P. 1-2
Just Listen
Sarah Dessen
4.9
15
Fiction
This book is about a 18 year old girl named Annabell Green. She stars in commercials about having the perfect life; amazing friends, a perfect family, and everything anyone could ever want. In real life though her best friends now hate her, her sister is dislexic, and her mother is making her stay with modeling even though she hates it. Everything is horrible in her life until she meets Owen, a boy who opens her eyes and shows her the true meaning of life. Owen turns out to be an amazing friend and boyfriend who helps her in the hardest time in her life.
I would recommend this book to any girls who like love novels and to people who have ever read Sarah Dessen books. Although it's a good book it can get a little boring. Sarah Dessen is a great author though and it is easy to relate to her characters. Overall I would rate this book a 8. I hope if you read it you will like it!!
Ashley J. 1/2
ENJOY!!=]
A Corner of the Universe
By: Ann M. Martin
Reading Level: 4.5
Points: 6.0
Fiction
A Corner of the Universe is about Hattie Owens summer, when she meets her Uncle Adam, whom she has never met nor heard of before. Once she meets him, she finds out that he is mentally ill, and his school, an institution for the mentally ill, has shut down, so he comes to live with Hattie’s grandmother for a while. As the summer goes on, Adam and Hattie develop a special relationship that will last a lifetime, but when the summer ends Hattie’s life will change forever. Adam says that Hattie lifts the corners of his universe.
I recommend this book to mainly girls, or anyone that likes a great relationship book. It will make you want to know what’s next. It is also very sad, but an amazingly good book. It will also make you realize that the smallest part of your life could have such a big effect on you, and that you should cherish what you have. It teaches you that everyone is different and being kind to someone can change their life. I encourage you to read this book.
Stargirl
By Jerry Spinelli
Reading Level: 4.2
Points:6
Fiction
Stargirl is about a new girl that came to a high school and was very different than others.She often did things like sing "Happy Birthday" songs on the day of someones birthday.She never thought of herself as much as she did for others. She became popular at school because she became a cheerleader. Then people started hating her at school because she also cheered to the School's opponents. Then at the end of the story on the day of graduation she sinply dissappeard and nobody heard of her again.
I recommend this book to you because it's really a sad story that will touch your heart and maybe even make you cry. You could also have been like her once. She really cares about other people and wants every one happy. You really get into the book once you start reading it.
Osmara H. Period 6/7
hahahahhahahah i really want to read that book matt hahahahah i like those kind of ooks hahahahahaha
Hey Tony the Cirque du freak, Tunnels of blood sounds kind of weird but kinda interesting. I'll read them next quarter=]
Hey Megan! A Corner ot the Universe sounds good I might read it soon.
Hi Osmara, Stargirl is a very good book!
Hey Ashley T
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
looks like a really good book...I'll be sure to read it soon. =]]
Hey ashley its D'Nessa the book" One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies" sounds really good and i look forward to reading that book sometime next week!
Hey D'Nessa The Red is for Rememberence and the whole series of the books looks really good!!
I'll read them next quarter, not as fast as you do though!!
hahaha
THERE ARE TOO MANY BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM!! But they all sound great
WOW there's so many books! But they all must be good books.
Island numbers 1,2,3
By Gordan korman
Reading Level: 5.2
points:4.0
fiction
Island is a very action packed series of books. I have read all three books and think there great. Gordan's stile of writing is very interesting. he has also wrote Everest, Dive, and Kidnapped. My favorite series is dive .
I recommend this book to any one who likes action packed interesting stories. If you read just one book you will want to read all of his books. some of his books might be a little sad but you could probably handle it. so take my recommedation and read those books.
C.J. -period 1/2
Gabriel O.
title:Summer Ball
By: Mike Lupica
Reading level: 5.3
points:10.0
Summer Ball is in a great sports series by Mike Lupica. Who is a very exciting sports writer. Summer Ball is a book about Danny Walker who loves to play basketball. He goes to a basketball camp in Maine, were old enimies turn into best friends. Before you read this book i would read travel team because summer Ball is like the sequel of Travel Team. This book will keep you thinking what will happen next.
I recommend this book to people who like like to read sports books. If you like sports, friendships,and some fighting. Than this book is for you.
hey kayla its dnessa the book "All American Girl" sounds really great i might even readnit 3rd qtr.
hey Josh its C.J i have read holes and small steps they are both vary good books and your blog intrey is vary correct.
Half Magic
By Edward Eager
Reading Level: 5.0
Points: 5
Fiction
Half Magic is a great book about four kids who want to have an adventure, and are bored over thier summer vacation. When one of them finds what they think is a nickle the advenenture begins. The nickle is actually a magic coin that wil grant you every wish. Just one problem. It will only grant half of your wish, so you have to wish for twice as much as what you want. But it takes them awhile to find out that the nickle is even magic, and when they do they dont know that it only grants half of thier wishes. They get into lots of stickey situations, and adventures.
I recomend this book to any one who likes magic, fantasy, and adventure. This book is great and you wont want to stop reading it. You'll be wanting to know what happens next through out the whole book. This book is awesome.
Hayley D. - period 1/2
Maniac Magee
By: Jerry Spinelli
Reading Level: 4.7
Points: 5.0
Fiction
Maniac Magee is a young boy who loses his parents in a fatal accident. He was only three years of age when he became an orphan. He then was left with his closest relatives; Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan. Their House was practically split in two but because of their strong Catholic Beliefs they would not get a divorce! It drove Magee nuts to the point where he had left to never return.
From that point on Maniac Magee’s life was unpredictable. He did not go to School nor did he have a job. Maniac soon became a legen. He mad many friends and enemies as well. Maniac was a courageous guy. By the end he was finally called home!
Kierstin, That book sounds really good! But sadly thats below my reading level!
Ashley, is the the book sad? You know "One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies." I think im going to read that too!
Hayley, That book sounds really god! I'm going to read it!
i mean good! Sorry!
Hey Josh that book sounds good because i like love stories too.
that summer does sound good Alyssa G. 1!!!!!!!!!
aivia
Hey kierstin it's Alivia that book is good I've also read it!!!!!!!! But in 6th grade
Hey kierstin it's Alivia that book is good I've also read it!!!!!!!! But in 6th grade
hey kierstin!
i read maniac magee. i thought it was a good book.
it liked it.
:D
Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince
by J.K. Rolling
Reading Level: 7.3
Points: 29
Fiction
Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince is a thrilling book to read. The Main characters are Harry Potter and his two friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. This is Harry's 6th year at Hogwarts(a magical school for wizards). This year Harry is having random meetings with the school headmaster, Dumbledoor, to talk about his arch enemy Voldemort who killed his parents when Harry was one. You will read this book and find out all about Voldemor'ts past.
I recommend this book because it keeps you reading. It's so good that when I read it I would sometimes read for hours. I have read almost the whole series and this was by far, my favorite. If you are the type who likes suspense, mystery, and excitement then this is the book for you.
Connor M. - Period 6/7
Alyssag i read that summer it was good did you read the other books by Sarah Dessen like the lubby. :]
Hey Kierstin that sounds like a intresting book. I hope I get the chance to read it.
I all the books sound fantastic! I wish I could read them all.
It's Not Easy Being Mean
By: Lisi Harrison
Reading Level: 4.4
Points: 5
Fiction
Its Not Easy Being Mean is about 5 girls that are challenge to find a hidden key. The key opens a special room in their school that used to be a teacher's lounge. The room is paradise and they are going to find that key. Skye Hamilton (8th grade leader) gives them clues on who has the key. But there’s a twist 10 other groups are trying to find the same key. Will they find the key or will paradise be gone?
I recommend this to anyone one who likes a fun and exciting book. If you start reading this book you cannot put it done. This book is part of a series so you should read the first book before. I enjoyed many of these books and I hope you will too. =))
Vanessa V. period 6/7
osmara, stargirl was a really good book, i remember reading that one.
Good choice!=]
megan, COnnar of the Universe is one of my favorite books. I loved it.:))
Madison
I also read People of Sparks last year. It was a very interesting book.=]
ashley, Just Listen sound like a REALLY good book! I look foward into reading it.:)
ashley, One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies is one of the best books ive read.:-]]
alyssa, i really want to read that book, i looks good:))
Kaylee, that series sounds very interesting:)
i think im going to read them:)))
kaitlyn, the city of ember was a very good book.:) i enjoyed it also.
megan oppps i ment conner of the universe:D srry
megan oppps i ment conner of the universe:D srry
Hi Vanessa V. period 6/7 im glad you injoyed the City of Ember as much as I did.
Hi Vanessa V. period 6/7 that sounds like a good book! I wish i could read it but sadly thats below my reading level!
Hi Josh. A - Period 1/2 i read Holes and loved it I hope to read Small Steps very soon.
TONES OF EMAILS SO IM GONA TRY AND MAKE MINE STAND OUT. I HOPE TO READ ALL THE BOOKS LISTED BUT KNOW I CANT DO THAT IN ONE QUARTER AND THE REST OF THE YEAR SEEMS TO SHORT FOR ABOUT 100 BOOKS. ILL TRY AND CHECK OUT THE ONES IN MY READING LEVEL.
JOSH A. PER.MINE. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD BOOK. HOLES WAS A GOOD BOOK TO READ AND HOPEFULLY THIS ONE WILL BE TO.
KAYLEE W. IVE READ ALL OF THE LEMONY SNICKET BOOKS. (NOT TO BRAG) THE ONE U LISTED WAS ONE OF THE BEST OUT OF ALL 13.
VANNESA V. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A COOL BOOK TO READ. I WOULD READ THAT BUT ITS NOT IN MY READING LEVEL. SOUNDS COOL BUT TO LOW.
OSMARA H. UNDER THE BLOOD RED SUN SOUNDS LIKE AN INTERESTING BOOK. I WOULD CHECK IT OUT IF IT WAS IN MY READING LEVEL.
ALYSSAG. IT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD BOOK AND HAS A LOT OF POINTS. ILL TRY TO CHECK IT OUT.
ILL TRY AND GET HELP IN THE CLASSROOM BUT IF ANY ONE WANTS TO SEND ME A TELL OF SAYING HOW TO WRITE AN ENTRY INSTEAD OF JUST COMMENTS, THAT WOULD BE GREAT.
Hi Derrick to write an entry you do,
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
This information is also above where it says comments. Good luck!
hey josh its gabriel form period 1/2, i like the book
Holes and Small steps sounds very good too!
Vanessa V.
Ive read all the Clique series books except the last one! They are great, but the series is just way to long! The author should make the books longer so there is not as much books! I got so bored through the last one that I stopped reading it!
Megan, The Corner of the universe was one of my faveorite books last year! But its been so long that I forgot what its about!
OOPS!!!!!!!!!!! favorite not faveorite! sorry!
Connor M. I have read every single Harry Potter book! The half blood prince is not the best but its okay!
Vanessa, This is Ashley J
It's Not Easy Being Mean looks really good. I've read all her other clique books and look forward to reading it next quarter!!
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Wow, I am so impressed with all the entries you have posted! It looks like you are learning from your classmates about some wonderful books to read. If you want to respond to several students at one time you can just do one entry and address each person by name. There is no need to write individual entries for each person. Great job STARS students. Keep up the good work. :-)
Hey Vanessa its ashley again. I just read your summary about Its not easy being mean and remembered i have read it already.
its a great book though!!
WANTED
BY CAROLINE B. COONEY
RL: 5.2
POINTS:6
FIC.
THE BOOK WANTED IS ABOUT A TEENAGE GIRL WHO LIVES BACK AND FORTH WITH HER PARENTS. (DIVORCED). WHILE AT HER DADS CONDO,SOME ONE BREAKS IN LOOKING FOR SOMETHING IMPORTANT HER DAD WAS WORKING ON.AS SHE HIDES IN THE HOUSE NOT WANTING TO BE FOUND, SHE HEARS THE MAN SAY " I KILLED HIM GOOD." AFTER THAT THE MAN LEAVES THE HOUSE. THE STORY GOES ON WITH HER BEING ACCUSED OF KILLING HER DAD.
ITS A REALLY GOOD BOOK BUT IS A LITTLE HARD TO FOLLOW AT SOME PARTS. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTO MYSTERIES.
DERRICK C. PERIOD 1-2
Hi DERRICK C. PERIOD 1-2 that sounds like a great book. CAROLINE B. COONEY writes really well.
WOW DERRICK C. THAT SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY GOOD BOOK! =)
MATT M. PER 1-2 THAT SOUNDS LIKE A COOL BOOK.
KAITLYN V. PER 1-2. THE CITY OF EMBER SOUNDS DIFFERENT THAN ANY STORIE I HAVE READ. IT WOULDNT BE COOL IF I HAD TO PICK A JOB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AT 12.
Hi Derrick it would be weird to have a job so early but they didnt get to pick them they pulled them out of a hat. That would stink if you got a horrible job like pipeworks.
Title of Book: The Golden Compass
Author: Pullman, Philip
Reading Level: 7.1
Points: 19
Genre: fiction
The Golden Compass is about a girl named Lyra Belacqua and her daemon that go off on an adventure to the far north to find her friend, who was kidnapped by the “Gobblers”. Many kidnappings happened all around and the children are becoming part of horrible experiments and are to ever return home. She and her daemon find themselves in the middle of it all along with many others to try and save the children. A war between good and evil had begun and Lyra fights for the good along with witches and armored bears as her fate.
The Golden Compass was an excellent book. I highly recommend this book if you love action. When you are reading it, it will keep you on the edge of your seat! The book can get addicting, and almost never gets boring. When you are reading you will find yourself in a trace. The book can get confusing at some points but in the end it all makes sense. It has some sad parts and many exciting parts, even some funny part that you won’t want to end. You should really check this book out, it is an amazing book. The Golden Compass will also be coming to theaters soon.
Ashley F. Period 3/5
Kaitlyn V. I think The City of Ember sounds like a really good book, I think i'm going to read it!
Hi Ashley F. Period 3/5 I think the Golden Compass sounds like a very good book, its also worth a lot of points I think ill read it next quarter.
Ashley T. I think I might read One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies it looks really good!
If you ever run out of books to read, and want a good one, read books by Sharon Creech, or Jenny Nimmo. These authors have wonderful books that everyone should read.
Rachel G P. three/five (3/5)
Ashley T.
One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies seems like a fun book to read, I think I will.
Rachel G. P. three/five (3/5)
ashley f.
the golden compass sounds lake a great book! I probally will read it!
A Child Called "It"
By: Dave Pelzer
Reading Level: 5.8
Points: 5
Non-Fiction
The book, A Child Called "It" is about a boy being abused my his drunken mom. His mom used to be nice to him until she started drinking. When she would drink, she would start to change. She felt that Dave should be a slave, rather than a child and thats how she treated him. She burned him on the stove, she made him drink bleach and she starved him. As she did all of this, Daves hero (Dad) watched without doing anything.
I could write forever on my opinons about the things his mom did. Police claimed that it was one of the worst cases of child abuse in California. I recommend this book for the way its written and the details in it.
Omg Derrick I loved the book A Child Called It!!! I have read it and it is very sad but is a great book!
Alyssa G.
That Summer sounds like a good book. I will for sure read it and the other books by Sarah Dessen next quarter.
Kayla W.
I heard that All American Girl is a long book but very good. I think I will read it.
Ashley J.
Just Listen seems like a very inspirational book. I will make sure to read it this year!
:-)
Rachel G. P. three/five (3/5)
Hi Derrick how in the world could you read such a sad book, did you cry?
Goddess of the Night
By Lynne Ewing
4.3
7 points
Fiction
Vanessa and her friends have special powers. Vanessa can go invisible, Catty can go back in time, Serena can read minds, and Jimena can see the future and it looks like their lives are perfect. That is until someone starts following Vanessa home. Now these girls must battle a “silent battle” and save the world from the Followers, a group of people with no hope and are mostly evil.
I recommend this book because it is fast-paced and has many twists and turns. This is for people who like a good mystery or good/evil book. This is a very good book. It’s a novel and is lower level but has a lot of points.
December 5, 2007
Dear Derek C. and Kaitlyn VK., I have to agree with Kaitlyn about those books. I hate teaar jerkers.
Dear Ashley F., I love the Golden Compass! I read it last year and now my sister is reading it! The movie looks great, though.
Hi Sydney that sounds like a very interesting book I am going to read it!
Conor M. said . . .
Kickoff to Danger
by Franklin Dixon
Reading Level: 4.7
Points: 4.0
Fiction
This book stars The Hardy Boys and they are looking to solve a mystery. Terry Golden, the new kid, acts great in front of adults and teachers, but he is a bad guy to his classmates. The Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, don't like him especially when his gang steals books and bags from other kids. The gang makes it look like the bad things that happen are someone else's fault, but the Hardy Boys have to find the truth.
This book is thrilling because the author made me want to keep reading it to see what happened. Terry was nice to his teachers and mean to the other kids. So when Frank fights Terry and wins, it was cool.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes mysteries because it keeps you guessing a lot.
Hey Connor M. That book sounds really cool. To bad i cant read it cuz of its lvl tho
Hey Ashley F. I would read the Golden Compus but im gonna see the movie first :)
Everyone Else's Parents Said Yes.
By Paula Danziger
4.3
points: 3
Ficiton
Everyone elses parent's said yes is an exciting book. It has a lot of unexpected twists. It's about a 10 year old name Mathew Martin, he is the youngest kid in his sixth grade class. He spends a lot of time thinking of stuff to do at his party. Little does he know that the girls in his class are plotting their revenge for all the times Mathew embarrased, or annoyed them.
I recommend this book to people that like to read about everyday kid problems. This book is mostly comedy but has a little drama thrown in there. so, if your looking for an exciting book that you can really get into, read Everyone Else's Parents said yes.
Ya madison h. you're probably right but I haven't read the 7th yet so maybe that will be my new favorite.
Wow Derrick Chappell "A Child Called It" sounds really good. It sounds interesting and I think I'll read it next. THat book sounds like it can keep me reading (which is a hard thing to do to me haha).
Socks
By Beverly Clearly
Reading level: 5.2
Points: 2.0
Fiction
Socks is a cute and entertaining book. Socks is the main character. Socks is a cat. this book is about a cat thaat is sold to a family and the family treats him like royalty. then one day the family had a baby and the cat got jealous. The family fed the cat less food and payed more attension to the baby.
I recomend this book because i think you would like it. This book is small and easy for you to get points. If you like cute entertaining books you will like this book.
Hi Samantha M. I love cats they are so cute, I think I will tell my sister about that book.
The Prophet of Yonwood (the third book in the book of Ember seires)
Jeanne DuPrau
Reading Level 4.9
Points 9.0
Fiction
In this book Nickie goes to North Carolina because her great grandpa died and her family has inherited the house sets three goals for herself. She also joins in on the battle aganst evil because a prophet has a vison and says no sinning or the world will come to a end. What will happen next you will have to read to find out.
I would recomend this book to anyone who injoyed the City of Ember and the People of Sparks. The author gives a very vivd description of the events. It keeps you thinking the whole time. Lots of drama and love in this book.
Kaitlyn V. PD 1/2
Hey Derrick I've read the book The Child Called It and it is a very sad book I would also recommend thisbook to anyone who like sad stories.
Kaitlyn V.
I agree with you. The City of Ember is a great book. You should read the sequals.
Vanessa V.! I am absolutely going to read that book. It's sounds so exciting:]]
Josh A. The book Small Steps sounds like a GREAT book. Thanks for posting it on the blog to tell people about it:]]
Troyf yah i did rad the others in the seires. Madison H. Maria A. and I were talking a lot about the seires if you look back you can see more about it.
Rachel G. I really am planing on reading that book. It sounds good. :]]
Ashley T. One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies sounds like a sad book. But, I really can't wait to read that book. It's going to FANTASTIC:]]]]
Alexis M.
Starting School
By Johanna Hurwitz
Reading Level:4.1
Points:2
Fiction
Starting School is about two twins, Marcus and Marius who are starting kindergarden. On the first day of school both boys wear the teacher's out. The two boys are bragging to each other about wich teacher is the best. They think the only way they'll know is if they switch places. On the other hand the two teachers want to rip out their hair so they decide to switch places for the morning.
I recommend this book to anybody that likes books that keep you to the edge of your seat. Also this book is an easy short book so if you need a few AR points this is a good book. This book was a very fun book and made you remember things in your childhood. If you like these kinds of books you should definitly read it!!!!
Alexis M- Period 1/2
Alexis M- Period 1/2 that sounds like a very funny book. Unfortantly I can not read it because of the reading level.
A Great And Terrible Beauty
By Libba Bray
Reading Level:5.1
Points:14
Fiction
A Great And Terrible Beauty is about a young girl named Gemma Doyle.She is sixteen in India when she is sent Spence Academy in London after tragety happens in her family back in India.Gemma receves visons that come true.But shes not alone, shes been followed by a mysterious young man telling her to stop the visions.For at Spence the supernatrul unfolds; there she is caught up in the school's most powerful girls and dicovers a connection with her mother to a shadowy group called the Order.
I recomed this book to people who love advencer,and mysteries.If you love wanting to know what in the next chapter then this book is for you.
Jelena O Period 1/2
Alyssa G. That Summer sounds like a really good book and I am hoping to read it next quarter.Thesse are exactly the kind of books I like. Thank you.
Rachel G. Bloomability sounds like a fantastic book I can't wait to read it I am really looking forward to read it. Thank You:]
Paige M. Moonrise sounds like a really interesting book I usually don't like sdventurest books but the way you wrote your description makes me want to read it!
Thanks a lot!:]
Kiertsin C. Maniac Magee sounds like a good book. I really think I will read this book. Great description!
Can't wait to read it! :]]
Hi Jelena O Period 1/2 that sounds like a great book. It must be really long with all of those points,
Lunch Money
By: Andrew Clements
Reading Level: 5.2
Points: 6
Fiction
Lunch Money is a book about a greedy kid, that is in love with money. He will d anything to get his hands on some money. He is trying to sell comic books at school. Then is told he is not allowed. Read it to ind out the rest.
I recommend this book if you like drama. If you like fights you shuld read this book. You should check this book out. It's fantastic.
Cassi M. - Period 3/5
Alexis M., I think I am goig to read Starting School. It seemslike an excellent book.
Alyssa G., after I read your description about That Summer I started to wan to read it.
Eragon
By Christopher Paolini
Reading Level: 5.6
Points: 25
Fiction
Eragon is a very adventurous and exciting book. This book is about a kid named Eragon who finds a egg that he thought was a rock. Soon the egg hatched and a dragon came out. He raised the dragon, but then when the dragon grows up he goes on a huge journey to find his destiny.
I recommend this book to people who like dragons and knights or a very adventurous book. This book is a sad, fun, and energetic. There is also a book that is second to this book called Eldest.
kaitlyn v. i love series and probably going to check this book out for next quarter 3
kailey w. ive read this book and i think you did a good job on describing it
ashley f. ive always wanted to see the movie, so i think ill che ck this book out
paige m.i look foward to reading this book it seems like a very good book and plus i love series
Hi Travis B. wow Eragon must be a huge book I would read it but i could never keep focus that long.
Hi Cassi M. - Period 3/5 I love books with lots of drama maybe ill read that book next.
derrick chappel
this book looks very interesting and scary at the same time, but i might read it
hey mrs smigiel this is travis b. i think this blog thing is so fun!!!!!!!!!
WOW connor i will so read that book harry potter i have one throu five but not all of the books
madison h im planning on reaing that it soouds like a very good book
kiersten c. i read the book maniac magee as a class in sixth grade it was an awsome book
Jelena O. A Great And Terrible Beauty spunds like an interesting book. I liked the description that you gave for your book. Can't wait to read!
Alexis M. Starting School sounds like a really great book, unfortunately I can;t read it because of the reading level. Wish I could!
Cassi M. The book, lunch money sounds kind of starnge. How could that make up whole book? How long is it?
-Madison H. per 3/5
Kaitlyn V, Who in the world is Nickie? I will read it though! I am dying to know what happens in the end of the series! I thought the last one was the people of sparks!
-Madison H per:3/5
Hi Madison 3/5. Nickie is the main chracter sorry if I forgot to mention that. The Prophet of Yonwood is about before the city of Ember happened. It is hard to explain but it all will make sense after you read it. My sister is currently reading it but you can borrow it after her.
Hey emily whats up i've naver read that book but it sounds good!!!!!!!!!!!!
josh small steps sounds good but how many pages is it??????????
Ashley that book named"one of those hideous books where your mother dies" sounds kind of funny and maybe sad !11111!!!!!!!!!!!1
Osmara that book Under the Blood Red sun sounds good maybe ill read it
Osmara that book Under the Blood Red sun sounds good maybe ill read it
Osmara that book Under the Blood Red sun sounds good maybe ill read it
Derek A Child Called It seems like a really good book. Alot of people seeem to be reading it. I think I might too.
Title of Book: Hawksong
Author: Amelia Atwater Rhodes
Reading Level: 6.9
Points: 9
Genre: fiction
Hawksong is about a world of shape shifters, the serpents and the avians. They have been fighting a war longer than they can remember. They don’t even know the reason they are fighting anymore, they just continue to fight for all of those lost to the war. Danica Shardae, who takes the form of a golden hawk, and is heir to the avian thrown and will do anything to stop the war and the bloodshed. All she wants to do is create peace with the serpents. She is even willing to accept Zane Cobriana, the heir to the serpent thrown and also her kind’s enemy in the war, as her paired bond. All Zane wants is peace just like Danica, but Danica would have to convince the avians that Zane wants peace as much as she does. She would have to learn to trust Zane even after the long war that nobody knows why they are fighting or when it started. She can’t bring herself to trust Zane in fear that he can attack her whenever he wants and he can do as swiftly as the cobra he takes as his second form. In the serpent world they have to pretend to be in love to convince Zane’s people to trust the avians. As Danica and Zane learn to trust each other they have people, in both of their lands, who will do whatever it will take to destroy the peace they created.
Hawksong is an amazing book. I highly recommend this book. It is very interesting and will definitely keep you at the edge of your seat when you are reading. It is a very good book and there are some romantic parts, it does keep you reading and you will find yourself not wanting to stop reading. Some things happen unexpectedly and that is what makes it a good book to read, because it keeps you interested about what will happen next. I loved the book and again I highly recommend it. There is a second part to the book that I am currently reading. It is called Snakecharm and if you enjoy reading this one you will most definitely enjoy reading the second book.
Ashley F. P. 3/5
Hi Osmara H., I read Stargirl before and I thought it was a really good book!
Hey Alyssa G, That Summer sounds like a really good book, I think I'm going to check it out!
Derrick C. A Child Called "It" seems like a really good book, but also very sad. I'm am totally going to read that book!
hey ashley t. one of those hideous books were the mother dies sounds "different." i dont know, i might check it out.
Alice in-Between
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
BL:4.8
Points:9.0
Fiction
Alice in- Between is about a girl named Alice. In this book she goes through the struggles of being a teenager with her two best friends Pamela Jones and Elizabeth Price. She is finally thirteen, but being thirteen isn’t all that when she encounters many hardships in her life like saving her friends when problems strike or becoming a women. During this book Alice doesn’t think she is a kid anymore and she really doesn’t feel like an adult either she just keeps getting mixed signals.
I think this would be a good book for girls who like to learn about a girl who lost her mother at the age of four and a girl that is learning how to live with just a dad and a brother. This book is also for girls that enjoy learning about how a regular teenage girl learns how to deal with normal middle school problems and on how they get through it to. I enjoyed reading this book because it told me that when you read about a teenage girl that has only a brother and a dad and has to learn how a girl deals with school and personal things from friends and far away relatives. I think any girl would enjoy reading this book but you would probably want to start from the beginning because this is the 9th book in the series the first book is called Starting with Alice. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.
Taylor M. Period 3/5
Hey Kierstin!
I read the book Maniac Magee I thought it was a really good book!
Taylor M.
Title: Parallel Journeys
Author: Eleanor H. Ayer
Reading Level: 7.2
Points: 10
Genre: Nonfiction
This book compares the journeys of two similar people separated by their religion and how their lives shifted suddenly when the reign of Hitler began. Helen Waterford, a young German Jew, and Alfons Heck, a member of the Hitler Youth, share their stories about their hardships in the middle of all the madness of the war. It depicts what it feels like to be lost in confusion and hatred. It shows how 6 million people suffered greatly because of one man’s feelings. Then the other side, how many others switched to Hitler’s side and committed terrible hate crimes. It shows those two views in the eyes of young people and what they learned about prejudice.
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested what it feels like to be really bullied. What it feels like to see war and death at such a young age. If you are interested in what it was like to have witnessed a tragic event like World War 2 this is the book for you. If you want to be moved this is the book for you.
Eric N., P. ½
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