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Jun
06
2017

Blubber By Judy Blume

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                      “Blubber is a good name for her.” Linda was always picked on, just because she was overweight. Even Jill (the main character) didn’t do anything. You would expect more. This book takes you through a sad story. It is usually set in the school that they go to. Which where the bullying happens.

 

Jill is nice, mean and she is also thoughtful. Jill is nice because in the end of the book she did what was right. Even if others did not like that idea. She is mean because because in the beginning she was like a bystander. Even though she knew that not stepping in would create a bigger problem. Girls and boys would pass notes to her in school about how to tease Linda and how to make her mad, but she still did not do anything. Jill is thoughtful because she tried to think about Linda’s point of view. So she did the right thing.

 

One of my favorite parts of the book was when no one did anything to help Linda. Everyone would make fun of her and call Linda names. But finally Jill stepped in and made a difference. I liked this part because the whole time you were holding your breath for something good to happen. And finally it comes. An interesting part of the book is that the teacher does not seem to notice and no one tells her.

 

I really enjoyed this book because it feels like you are in an awful cruel life. But it makes you want to read more because you want to know what’s happens. I would really recommend this book because it is so fun and sad to read. This book kind of reminds me of Wonder because Linda and Auggie are both being picked on because they look different. I would rate this 5 stars.

 

 

 

 

          

May
01
2017

The Story Of Edward Tulane By Kate Dicamillo

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One bad accident and it all changed. This book is an interesting and breathtaking book. All the sad cliff hangers and happy endings make you feel like you are part of the book. It takes place in many places with many different characters. There are sad parts and happy parts of this book. If you like suspense and sadness I would recommend it to you.

The Story of Edward Tulane is about a stuffed animal rabbit. Edward is selfish, brave, loving and annoying. He has mixed emotions. That is one of the most important parts of the book. He has so many character traits it could sometimes get confusing. He is selfish and annoying in the beginning. But throughout the book he is brave and he found a way to love.

Edward is telling his story and journey. He is telling the story in the Edward’s point of view. In the beginning he used to be spoiled and he was treated like a human being. While he is going on his journey Edward found a way to love.

If you want to know how the journey started, I am going to tell you. It all started when Edward fell off a ship. He sunk to the bottom of the ocean, then was picked up by two fisherman. The fisherman gave him to one of their wives. Somehow a stranger named Bull, picked him up and took him to his junkyard. Then a farmer found him at a junkyard and brought him home with her. The next day Edward was hanging on a poll and scaring the crows. A young boy who worked at the farm, took him home. By the time he got to the boys home, he was in the arms of his little sick sister.

 

Could the loop circle back again? The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane.

 

May
01
2017

Miss Peregrine home for Peculiar Children, By Ransom Rigs

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a breathtaking book for adventure lovers, it is set in Wales. It is by Ransom Riggs. This book is set in 2016 and the 1900’s. It is about a boy named Jake who has peculiar powers but doesn’t know it. He goes on a mission to save his headmistress.

When he gets to Wales, the peculiar children were there. Jake goes on an amazing adventure which included killing monsters. Jake is curious, brave and scared. For example, when he goes into the children’s home; it is burned down, but he still goes into it. He is also brave because he kills monsters. In one seen Jake is scared. For example, when he first meets the children, he faints.

 

 Jake thought he was normal. But one night when his grandpa died his life changed. Jake’s grandpa always told Jake stories about when he was a kid. He told him about monsters and going to a special home in Wales. This home had children that had peculiar powers. This is important because, his grandpa was preparing him for when he was older. After his grandpa died, Jake started seeing monsters so he started to see a therapist. His therapist said he should go to Wales where his grandpa always talked about. This is important because his therapist was just trying to kill him.

 

I like this book because it is action packed and really breathtaking. Jake is such a brave character. I also liked the book because it had so many details such as descriptions of the children trying to get their headmistress back. I would recommend this book because it is interesting and I like that they include real pictures. I have not read anything like this because it is so unique. I would rate this book 5 stars.   

 

Jan
18
2017

THE NIGHT IN THE WOODS

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Wonder by R.J Palacio

NY, NY- Breaking news, last night August Pullman got lost and was beat up and bullied by older kids in the woods, just because his face is deformed. But his friends stepped in and saved him and got out safely.

“August Pullman is no normal boy.” “He plays normal things and does normal stuff but he is not normal.” Via said.  “August Pullman was born with a facial deformity, but that does not stop him from doing things perfectly fine.” His mom said,  “When August was young he did not do things perfectly,  he barely had a chin and he could not eat or talk.” “But all August’s surgeries fixed those problems and our family calls that a miracle.” His dad said, “August was home schooled because he hated it when people saw his face.” “And I taught him,” his mom said.

“One night Mom and Dad decided said he might be going to school.” Via said,  “And later that summer they took took him to the school so he can see it.”  “August got really mad at us,” His dad said.  August met three kids who took him on a tour of the school. Their names were Jack, Charlotte and Julian.  

August got bullied a little but made it through the year. In the end of the year the whole grade went on a trip. August dreaded the trip and did not want to go but he went anyway. He was having a fun time, until the movie.

The night he saw the movie was a nice night but it was dark. When the grade got to the outdoor movie theater, it was announced they were seeing Mary Poppins. When the movie started, August and Jack went into the woods to go to the bathroom. When they were done they could not find their way back because it was dark. Then they saw their flashlights.

They came over to August and started to laugh and curse. At this point Jack was telling August that we should get out of here. But of course the older kids kept on teasing Auggie. Now Jack was mad and was telling the kids to back off. But the kids kept on teasing Auggie. By this point Jack was pushing the kids and the kids were pushing him back. And Auggie was just trying to reason with them but they didn’t care. Then out of nowhere Miles, Amos, and Henry stepped in and was trying to help. They just said let’s leave and that is what they did. But when they were trying to leave the kids grabbed Auggie’s hood and pushed him to the ground. Then Amos rammed into one of the kids and knocked him over. After, they ran out of there before the kids could hurt them anymore.

“It was the most I have ever been bullied.” August said.