Cirque Du Freak is about two best friends, Darren Shan and Steve Leonard, who love horror films, books, and comics. One day another one of their friends finds out about a freak show called Cirque Du Freak. They pool their money together to by tickets, but can only buy two. They have a contest to see who goes out of the four friends. Darren and Steve win the contest and go. When they go they are amazed at what talents the performers do. They bought things that are from strange little people who don't talk. After the show Steve stayed behind and told Darren to go. Darren was suspicious so he stayed. He was not expecting what he saw Steve stay and do.
-Josh L.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Lightning Thief
Do you like the Harry Potter series? Do you enjoy learning about Greek mythology? Well then, be sure to pick up a copy of Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief"! Everything from the Minotaur from the satyr, every mythological story that you have learned about will be in this book. Enter Perseus Jacson(or Percy, for short), a normal 12 year old. Except that he has been kicked out of every school he's been to! He is not one to "fit in".
He lives only with his mom, for his father took a trip out on the sea, never to return...or at least that is what his mom says. However, how would he react if his father were OR IS the almighty god of the sea, POSEIDON!! And that's not all...everything goes haywire when Zeus, god of the sky, accuses Percy of stealing his master bolt, his most powerful weapon, capable of zapping lightning straight out of the sky. You'll just have to read to find out....
-Eugene Piol
He lives only with his mom, for his father took a trip out on the sea, never to return...or at least that is what his mom says. However, how would he react if his father were OR IS the almighty god of the sea, POSEIDON!! And that's not all...everything goes haywire when Zeus, god of the sky, accuses Percy of stealing his master bolt, his most powerful weapon, capable of zapping lightning straight out of the sky. You'll just have to read to find out....
-Eugene Piol
Monday, September 14, 2009
Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie
Drums, Girls, & Dangerous Pie
by Jordan Sonnenblick
Steven's life seems pretty typical for a middle school student; his days are filled with school, drums, his lifelong crush on Renee, and his annoying little brother. All of that changes when he finds out that his brother has been diagnosed with cancer. Over the course of his 8th grade year, Steven learns things about life that an eighth grader should not have to know. He becomes a protector of his brother and a shoulder to lean on for his weary mother, while still trying to maintain his everyday life. In doing all of that, he learns what life is really about.
Even though the book's plot is burdened with Jeffrey's sickness, there are some lighter subplots, like Steven's interest in and talent for playing the drums. The reader never loses the voice of the narrator, which is a true depiction of a middle school boy. This book is so laugh-out-loud funny that sometimes it's easy to forget that the narrator's brother has been diagnosed with leukemia.
A must read for everyone!
-Ms. Fields
by Jordan Sonnenblick
Steven's life seems pretty typical for a middle school student; his days are filled with school, drums, his lifelong crush on Renee, and his annoying little brother. All of that changes when he finds out that his brother has been diagnosed with cancer. Over the course of his 8th grade year, Steven learns things about life that an eighth grader should not have to know. He becomes a protector of his brother and a shoulder to lean on for his weary mother, while still trying to maintain his everyday life. In doing all of that, he learns what life is really about.
Even though the book's plot is burdened with Jeffrey's sickness, there are some lighter subplots, like Steven's interest in and talent for playing the drums. The reader never loses the voice of the narrator, which is a true depiction of a middle school boy. This book is so laugh-out-loud funny that sometimes it's easy to forget that the narrator's brother has been diagnosed with leukemia.
A must read for everyone!
-Ms. Fields
Monday, August 31, 2009
The House of the Scorpion
The House of the Scorpion
By Nancy Farmer
Matt has always known he was different: he doesn’t have a father, and the woman who acts like his mother tells him he has only been loaned to her for a short while. When Matt sees some other children, however, he learns the truth: he is a clone of the most powerful man in the country of Opium, and clones are considered less important than farm animals. Slowly, Matt begins to piece together the clues all around him, and when he discovers what his life is for, he can not accept the horrifying answer. This is a wonderful science fiction story set in the not too distant future, and as Matt overcomes more and more challenges, the reader can’t help but wonder when his luck will run out.
-Ms. McConnel
The House of The Scorpion revolves around Matt. A clone made from a high authority person in Mexico. His name is El Patron. When he is not around every body treats Matt like trash. But when he is around, the treat him was well as El Patron. In the book Matt, along with his favorite helper Rosa, tries to find what out what is means to be human. But is it possible that he is not a clone............the truth will change Mat forever. To find out the truth about Matt you have to read the book The House of the Scorpion
-S. Rauf
By Nancy Farmer
Matt has always known he was different: he doesn’t have a father, and the woman who acts like his mother tells him he has only been loaned to her for a short while. When Matt sees some other children, however, he learns the truth: he is a clone of the most powerful man in the country of Opium, and clones are considered less important than farm animals. Slowly, Matt begins to piece together the clues all around him, and when he discovers what his life is for, he can not accept the horrifying answer. This is a wonderful science fiction story set in the not too distant future, and as Matt overcomes more and more challenges, the reader can’t help but wonder when his luck will run out.
-Ms. McConnel
The House of The Scorpion revolves around Matt. A clone made from a high authority person in Mexico. His name is El Patron. When he is not around every body treats Matt like trash. But when he is around, the treat him was well as El Patron. In the book Matt, along with his favorite helper Rosa, tries to find what out what is means to be human. But is it possible that he is not a clone............the truth will change Mat forever. To find out the truth about Matt you have to read the book The House of the Scorpion
-S. Rauf
Chasing Vermeer
Chasing Vermeer
By Blue Balliett
What if some of the most famous paintings in the world were frauds? An art thief tells the world just that, after stealing a priceless painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. The thief leaves a ransom note, but they aren’t asking for money: they are asking museums all over the world to look at their art work and declare which works are not actually painted by Vermeer, and are just very good frauds. Sixth graders Calder and Petra team up in Chicago, Illinois, thinking they can find the stolen painting and solve the fraud issue all at the same time. Coincidences lead them along, but this mystery may have been more than they bargained for!
-Ms. McConnel
By Blue Balliett
What if some of the most famous paintings in the world were frauds? An art thief tells the world just that, after stealing a priceless painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. The thief leaves a ransom note, but they aren’t asking for money: they are asking museums all over the world to look at their art work and declare which works are not actually painted by Vermeer, and are just very good frauds. Sixth graders Calder and Petra team up in Chicago, Illinois, thinking they can find the stolen painting and solve the fraud issue all at the same time. Coincidences lead them along, but this mystery may have been more than they bargained for!
-Ms. McConnel
LeRoy and the Old Man
LeRoy and the Old Man
By W.E. Butterworth
When LeRoy witnesses a gang stabbing, his mother sends him to Mississippi to live with his grandfather until things calm down. At first, LeRoy thinks this is going to be awful, but his grandfather turns out to be more interesting than he expected. LeRoy learns to run a shrimp boat in the Gulf of Mexico and to drive a truck for the first time. LeRoy and his grandfather begin to form a tight bond, which is suddenly in danger of ripping apart when LeRoy’s father comes back into town and asks LeRoy to choose between what is right and what is easy. This is a great story about family and making the right choices when life is hard.
By W.E. Butterworth
When LeRoy witnesses a gang stabbing, his mother sends him to Mississippi to live with his grandfather until things calm down. At first, LeRoy thinks this is going to be awful, but his grandfather turns out to be more interesting than he expected. LeRoy learns to run a shrimp boat in the Gulf of Mexico and to drive a truck for the first time. LeRoy and his grandfather begin to form a tight bond, which is suddenly in danger of ripping apart when LeRoy’s father comes back into town and asks LeRoy to choose between what is right and what is easy. This is a great story about family and making the right choices when life is hard.
The Wright 3
The Wright 3
By Blue Balliett
Petra and Calder have solved mysteries before, but they have never been in such a creepy situation as this! With the help of Tommy, who has just moved back to town, the students begin investigating some strange happenings at an old house in their neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. The town wants to destroy the house, and the children are determined to solve the mystery and save the historic landmark: but what if the wrong people find out what they are doing?
-Ms. McConnel
By Blue Balliett
Petra and Calder have solved mysteries before, but they have never been in such a creepy situation as this! With the help of Tommy, who has just moved back to town, the students begin investigating some strange happenings at an old house in their neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. The town wants to destroy the house, and the children are determined to solve the mystery and save the historic landmark: but what if the wrong people find out what they are doing?
-Ms. McConnel
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