"I didn't want to write a book. They made me do it."- Grace Slick
Happy July! Also, Happy Canada Day! This will be my last post for the summer, at least until August possibly. I will definitely write one when school starts again, which for me just so happens to be August. I'm going to camp in eight days so this should hold you for a while. This post will be about one author, and one series of books called Heist Society. They are really good books and I just heard that Drew Barrymore will be directing a movie version of the first one, yay!
So the first one is actually called Heist Society, by Ally Carter. It's about a 15 year old girl named Katarina Bishop. She is part of a family of art thieves. She left the lifestyle to go to a boarding school, and her family never forgave her for it. She gets kicked out of the school (though she doesn't know why) and is forced to go back home, wherever that is. Soon after, Kat learns that her father is in grave danger and she needs to steal five paintings in order to help him. With the help of the GORGEOUS W.W. (Wadsworth Worthington?) Hale the Fifth and her beautiful cousin Gabrielle, she discovers enough secrets and tells enough lies to get her arrested for life. I finished it in 2 days. I would give it a 4/5. It's really melodramatic at times, but I could totally picture what was going on in my head.
The second one is the sequel called Uncommon Criminals. It has the same characters, just a different plot. This time they need to steal the Cleopatra Emerald for a Mrs. Constance Miller who claims that the emerald really belongs to her. But should her sob story be believed? I don't want to give away too much. Again, this one came out on June 21st or 22nd and I finished it in 2 days. I love all the characters in these books because they are so believable. Hale is just like a laconic 16 year old boy, Gabrielle is just like a pretty girl who knows she's pretty, and Kat is exactly how you would expect a 15 going on 30 art thief to be. It's kind of awesome. There is a lot of action and you get a little bit of history thrown in. Also all the names of possible methods are really clever. This book made me want to learn the art of pickpocketing, just saying.I give this one a 4/5 as well.
Well, that's pretty much it! I currently have 13 books on my reading list, so expect some book knowledge soon! I'm off to camp, and I hope everyone has a fantastic summer!
Keep reading!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Well...
"If there exists no possibility of failure, then victory is meaningless."- Anonymous
Well, it's summer. And I'm really happy. Just letting everyone know this will be my second last post before I go to camp for a month, so read it well. It's only two books because those are the only two on my mind right now. The names are "My Life in Pink and Green" and "Sweet Treats and Secret Crushes" both by Lisa Greenwald. They're both a little young for me, but I thought they were cute concepts and I always want to know what those pre-teens are reading. I mean, who doesn't?
Okay, first. "My Life in Pink and Green." The cover is a girl getting a facial and the cucumbers over her eyes have recycle signs on them. So a normal person would think oh my goodness, it's about recycling. Which is what I think the author was going for. But it ended up being of more a "find yourself and use makeup and recycling to help you" book. It's about this girl who wants to save her families business. And she's not exactly a teenager, she's a tween.It was Greenwald's first book, so I understand some plot complications. I thought the author did a really good job of portraying the voice of the main character, Lucy, and her relationships with the people in her life. It really added to it. I give it a 3 out of 5.
Nexxxtttt!! "Sweet Treat and Secret Crushes" It's about these three girls and their snow day. Each chapter is from one of their points of view. It's pretty good, but I felt like it followed the EXACT GRAMMAR RULES! No venturing outside the box with fragments, nothing! It also had the same cliche sentences that I would mock in my own stories. I've read it now twice, so that must mean it's at least a little good. It's also a little bit stereotypical for girls in seventh grade but what are you gonna do? I give it a 3.5/5.
That's all for today, guys! I know it's summer and it's probably got where you are unless you're in Australia or New Zealand but keep reading! It's especially important during the summer because you will forget when September comes, I promise. Read, read, read, read, read!!!
Happy Summer! <3 Izzy
Well, it's summer. And I'm really happy. Just letting everyone know this will be my second last post before I go to camp for a month, so read it well. It's only two books because those are the only two on my mind right now. The names are "My Life in Pink and Green" and "Sweet Treats and Secret Crushes" both by Lisa Greenwald. They're both a little young for me, but I thought they were cute concepts and I always want to know what those pre-teens are reading. I mean, who doesn't?
Okay, first. "My Life in Pink and Green." The cover is a girl getting a facial and the cucumbers over her eyes have recycle signs on them. So a normal person would think oh my goodness, it's about recycling. Which is what I think the author was going for. But it ended up being of more a "find yourself and use makeup and recycling to help you" book. It's about this girl who wants to save her families business. And she's not exactly a teenager, she's a tween.It was Greenwald's first book, so I understand some plot complications. I thought the author did a really good job of portraying the voice of the main character, Lucy, and her relationships with the people in her life. It really added to it. I give it a 3 out of 5.
Nexxxtttt!! "Sweet Treat and Secret Crushes" It's about these three girls and their snow day. Each chapter is from one of their points of view. It's pretty good, but I felt like it followed the EXACT GRAMMAR RULES! No venturing outside the box with fragments, nothing! It also had the same cliche sentences that I would mock in my own stories. I've read it now twice, so that must mean it's at least a little good. It's also a little bit stereotypical for girls in seventh grade but what are you gonna do? I give it a 3.5/5.
That's all for today, guys! I know it's summer and it's probably got where you are unless you're in Australia or New Zealand but keep reading! It's especially important during the summer because you will forget when September comes, I promise. Read, read, read, read, read!!!
Happy Summer! <3 Izzy
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Enough!
"All stories interest me, and some haunt me until I end up writing them. Certain themes keep coming up: justice, loyalty, violence, death, political and social issues, freedom." - Isabel Allende
Okay, enough is enough. I know I just posted one like five minutes ago, but here is one now. My parents suggested it.
This one post is about the series of books, "The Spellman Files" by Lisa Lutz. I have read the first one and currently have the second in my To Read pile. They're about a girl named Izzy Spellman (funny huh?) She lives in a family of private eyes. It's really interesting and gave me a look into a world I didn't really know about. Izzy's kind of a rebel, but she's also really funny. The ending though surprised me. Did NOT see that coming. Good writing, Lisa. Recommended for boys and girls age 13 and up. 4/5.
Okay, enough is enough. I know I just posted one like five minutes ago, but here is one now. My parents suggested it.
This one post is about the series of books, "The Spellman Files" by Lisa Lutz. I have read the first one and currently have the second in my To Read pile. They're about a girl named Izzy Spellman (funny huh?) She lives in a family of private eyes. It's really interesting and gave me a look into a world I didn't really know about. Izzy's kind of a rebel, but she's also really funny. The ending though surprised me. Did NOT see that coming. Good writing, Lisa. Recommended for boys and girls age 13 and up. 4/5.
So, So, Sorry
AH! Readers, I am so so sorry that I haven't posted in like five months! I've been extremely busy and I just got accepted into a creative writing program! Yay! I've been reading an insane amount, not to mention the entire Odyssey and Mahabharata for school. I literally have a pile of books to blog about sitting in my room collecting dust. I don't know when I'll find time to write, but hopefully soon! Oh also I took a vow off the computer for like a month so that adds to it.
Thanks, and Keep Reading!
Thanks, and Keep Reading!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Hodgepodge
"It took people 10 years to figure out that while stuck in a morning commute, they could be listening to a book."- Paul Hilts
Hey readers! Well believe it or not, this is my first official post of the new year! Took me that long. Well I've got a few books to talk about and they don't really relate to each other. I read a few of these a while ago but I've had so much work lately. I know that's not an excuse, it's really because I'm just lazy. I mean I spend all day on my computer and I can't even write one post? Crazy, I know. But I'm actually really sorry for not writing. Cry cry, sniff sniff. *Puts awesome face back on*.
The first is called "Olive's Ocean" by Kevin Henkes. This book is probably one of the best and one of the worst books I've ever read. It's about a girl named Martha who is finding herself. She thought she was well to do until she gets some news. A girl she hardly knew, died. As you guessed, the girl was named Olive. Shortly after Martha hears this, she learns how much she actually had in common with each other. Martha then goes to spend the summer with her grandmother where her teen girl hormones take over and she gets her heart broken! The book jumps all over the place, making it hard to understand, but it's totally relate able. Also, Martha is only 12 but she seems 16! It's crazy. I don't think that a book from the point of view of a tween girl should be written by a grown man. Recommended for kids age 12-16.
The next book is called "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis. It's about a girl growing up under the rule of the Taliban. She knows that it's not a proper way to live, but also knows she can't do anything about it. Then, one day her dad gets taken to jail. Her family is struck with shock and all of them start losing hope. In a family of four girls and a baby boy, there isn't much they can do. Since the main girl, Parvana, is only 11, she is still able to pass off for a boy. So she does just that. With the help of an old teacher, Parvana manages to make money selling goods, both legal and contraband. Overall the book has a happy ending. Their father comes back, the oldest sister gets engaged, and everyone seems fine. I just don't understand the very end. What happens to the rest of the characters? It just seems to trail off. I recommend this to EVERYONE, OF ALL AGES!
The next one is a sequel sequel sequel. Yes I said it 3 times. It's called "Thirteen Plus One" by Lauren Myracle. As many of you know, she is my favorite author so expect a lot of books by her. Its the fourth in the Winnie Series, but not my favorite. It takes place during Winnie's ninth grade year. She's still managing to keep her boyfriend, by barely. I especially liked the summer chapters. Her camp seems so much fun! There were some things I didn't understand though. I've known they live in Atlanta, but when did they get southern accents? I don't remember then saying y'all in the other ones! And another thing: what happened to each month being a chapter? I loved that! It didn't start and end in March, which made me sad. This is my least favorite in the series, but if you liked the others then most definitely read this one. 3/5 stars, for girls.
The last book is called "Dumped by Popular Demand" by P.G. Kain. It's about a girl, Dorie Dilts, and her adjustment to East Coast life. She moves from southern California to New Jersey. While there, she has a realization that no one at this new school knows her. She does some research and comes up with a whole new look. Her plan: to be popular. Dorie knows it will be hard, but with the right people at the right time, she just might get there. And she almost does! Until someone *Grant* messes her up. It's a touching book about growing up, moving, and family all at the same time! There is also a sequel but it isn't available in stores so it's going to take me a while to get it. 4/5 stars, for girls.
Ah I know this wasn't the best post possible but what are you gonna do? I currently have seven books on my "To Read" shelf, and am on the last chapter of another. I would say expect another post soon, but I don't trust myself anymore.
Keep reading!
Hey readers! Well believe it or not, this is my first official post of the new year! Took me that long. Well I've got a few books to talk about and they don't really relate to each other. I read a few of these a while ago but I've had so much work lately. I know that's not an excuse, it's really because I'm just lazy. I mean I spend all day on my computer and I can't even write one post? Crazy, I know. But I'm actually really sorry for not writing. Cry cry, sniff sniff. *Puts awesome face back on*.
The first is called "Olive's Ocean" by Kevin Henkes. This book is probably one of the best and one of the worst books I've ever read. It's about a girl named Martha who is finding herself. She thought she was well to do until she gets some news. A girl she hardly knew, died. As you guessed, the girl was named Olive. Shortly after Martha hears this, she learns how much she actually had in common with each other. Martha then goes to spend the summer with her grandmother where her teen girl hormones take over and she gets her heart broken! The book jumps all over the place, making it hard to understand, but it's totally relate able. Also, Martha is only 12 but she seems 16! It's crazy. I don't think that a book from the point of view of a tween girl should be written by a grown man. Recommended for kids age 12-16.
The next book is called "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis. It's about a girl growing up under the rule of the Taliban. She knows that it's not a proper way to live, but also knows she can't do anything about it. Then, one day her dad gets taken to jail. Her family is struck with shock and all of them start losing hope. In a family of four girls and a baby boy, there isn't much they can do. Since the main girl, Parvana, is only 11, she is still able to pass off for a boy. So she does just that. With the help of an old teacher, Parvana manages to make money selling goods, both legal and contraband. Overall the book has a happy ending. Their father comes back, the oldest sister gets engaged, and everyone seems fine. I just don't understand the very end. What happens to the rest of the characters? It just seems to trail off. I recommend this to EVERYONE, OF ALL AGES!
The next one is a sequel sequel sequel. Yes I said it 3 times. It's called "Thirteen Plus One" by Lauren Myracle. As many of you know, she is my favorite author so expect a lot of books by her. Its the fourth in the Winnie Series, but not my favorite. It takes place during Winnie's ninth grade year. She's still managing to keep her boyfriend, by barely. I especially liked the summer chapters. Her camp seems so much fun! There were some things I didn't understand though. I've known they live in Atlanta, but when did they get southern accents? I don't remember then saying y'all in the other ones! And another thing: what happened to each month being a chapter? I loved that! It didn't start and end in March, which made me sad. This is my least favorite in the series, but if you liked the others then most definitely read this one. 3/5 stars, for girls.
The last book is called "Dumped by Popular Demand" by P.G. Kain. It's about a girl, Dorie Dilts, and her adjustment to East Coast life. She moves from southern California to New Jersey. While there, she has a realization that no one at this new school knows her. She does some research and comes up with a whole new look. Her plan: to be popular. Dorie knows it will be hard, but with the right people at the right time, she just might get there. And she almost does! Until someone *Grant* messes her up. It's a touching book about growing up, moving, and family all at the same time! There is also a sequel but it isn't available in stores so it's going to take me a while to get it. 4/5 stars, for girls.
Ah I know this wasn't the best post possible but what are you gonna do? I currently have seven books on my "To Read" shelf, and am on the last chapter of another. I would say expect another post soon, but I don't trust myself anymore.
Keep reading!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Oops, Sorry!
Readers,
I am deeply truly sorry about not writing another post. I've been so busy lately, what with school returning and a musical theater workshop, there just isn't any time! I really hope I will have time to write another post before the end of January, considering I just bought seven new books and have about four others I need to write about.
So sorry, keep reading!
I am deeply truly sorry about not writing another post. I've been so busy lately, what with school returning and a musical theater workshop, there just isn't any time! I really hope I will have time to write another post before the end of January, considering I just bought seven new books and have about four others I need to write about.
So sorry, keep reading!
Friday, December 31, 2010
2010 Archive
Hahaha readers I tricked you! I said I would post an archive tomorrow, but I'm thinking I'll do it now, and post something else tomorrow! Looking back at the books I reviewed, I realized I reviewed The Secret Series books a year apart. I've had this blog longer than I thought. So here is the 2010 archive. It might not look great, but at least the books are in order! Well at least I try to make them appear that way. They may or may not be in order (from bottom to top, sorry computers are stupid), and also sorry about the different sizes or pictures being really big :) But hey what are you gonna do?
I Have A Secret
"A secret is only a secret if no one knows you have one" - Anonymous
Oh my goodness, I did it again! I haven't written for more than a month. Well if you must know I have been incredibly busy, as you probably have too. First of all my computer has been broken (It still is but I am using someone else's to write this, and as my cousin said "How are you not dead?"), I have been battling final exams and of course the holidays. But now that the new year is upon us, I felt that it was about time I wrote a little. I have recently read hmmm about four books in one week (plus the last two Harry Potters before that) and I have just started another. So you will be getting a few more posts pretty soon. But for right now, Shhhh it's another secret post!
For the holidays I received books three and four of The Secret Series. They are still excellent books. Book two I really didn't like so much and I was a little worried, but three and four most definitely made up for that loss. (Sophomore slump possibly?) A new villain is introduced in "This Book Is Not Good For You" (book three). The book is all about chocolate, but it didn't really make me hungry like Pseudonymous said it would. In book four things get a lot more serious, and a lot more intriguing. It is the best book in my opinion by far. "This Isn't What It Looks Like" held my attention so much, I finished it in 4 hours! There were a few fuzzy parts in the beginning, but they cleared up in the end. But I must say this, PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL! If you miss one, there are probably a few other things that won't make sense! I found myself re-reading pages. Some of the things in the book were so predictable, but others surprised me. I know I'm being annoying right now, but I can't give too much away if you're going to read them. Just read them okay? Go to a book store, buy all four and read them right now. Only 273 days until book five!!
In all of this secret glory, I forgot to mention the winner of the Wait For Marcy contest! It was ALW, author and illustrator of ALW Comics! He found links to the book on Amazon and Ebay! Wait to go I'm so happy someone found it (I was getting worried there). Well since it is almost the new year, it's time for a 2010 archive. You can expect one probably tomorrow. A new post will hopefully soon follow the archive if I don't forget again. Recommend this site to your friends, or even enemies. Oh yeah I almost forgot something again! There is now a Mixed Up Izzy page on Facebook! The link is posted below. You can follow that or my blog, whichever.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/The-Mixed-Up-Files-of-Izzy-K/143397212375691
Keep reading into the new year!! MMXI awaits :)
Oh my goodness, I did it again! I haven't written for more than a month. Well if you must know I have been incredibly busy, as you probably have too. First of all my computer has been broken (It still is but I am using someone else's to write this, and as my cousin said "How are you not dead?"), I have been battling final exams and of course the holidays. But now that the new year is upon us, I felt that it was about time I wrote a little. I have recently read hmmm about four books in one week (plus the last two Harry Potters before that) and I have just started another. So you will be getting a few more posts pretty soon. But for right now, Shhhh it's another secret post!
For the holidays I received books three and four of The Secret Series. They are still excellent books. Book two I really didn't like so much and I was a little worried, but three and four most definitely made up for that loss. (Sophomore slump possibly?) A new villain is introduced in "This Book Is Not Good For You" (book three). The book is all about chocolate, but it didn't really make me hungry like Pseudonymous said it would. In book four things get a lot more serious, and a lot more intriguing. It is the best book in my opinion by far. "This Isn't What It Looks Like" held my attention so much, I finished it in 4 hours! There were a few fuzzy parts in the beginning, but they cleared up in the end. But I must say this, PAY ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL! If you miss one, there are probably a few other things that won't make sense! I found myself re-reading pages. Some of the things in the book were so predictable, but others surprised me. I know I'm being annoying right now, but I can't give too much away if you're going to read them. Just read them okay? Go to a book store, buy all four and read them right now. Only 273 days until book five!!
In all of this secret glory, I forgot to mention the winner of the Wait For Marcy contest! It was ALW, author and illustrator of ALW Comics! He found links to the book on Amazon and Ebay! Wait to go I'm so happy someone found it (I was getting worried there). Well since it is almost the new year, it's time for a 2010 archive. You can expect one probably tomorrow. A new post will hopefully soon follow the archive if I don't forget again. Recommend this site to your friends, or even enemies. Oh yeah I almost forgot something again! There is now a Mixed Up Izzy page on Facebook! The link is posted below. You can follow that or my blog, whichever.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/The-Mixed-Up-Files-of-Izzy-K/143397212375691
Keep reading into the new year!! MMXI awaits :)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
CHALLENGE
Hey Readers!
Sorry, no quote today but here is a challenge for you. I recently read a book called "Wait for Marcy". It was originally published in 1932! Try and see if you can find it. It's about a teen named Marcy whose brother thinks that she is nothing but a kid. She keeps trying to prove him otherwise, and finally does so when her brother's best friend asks her out! It's a pretty good book, but I didn't understand some of the references. Recommended for girls age 10 and up. Whoever finds it gets a shout out in my blog! Comment here if you find it...it looks like this:
Sorry, no quote today but here is a challenge for you. I recently read a book called "Wait for Marcy". It was originally published in 1932! Try and see if you can find it. It's about a teen named Marcy whose brother thinks that she is nothing but a kid. She keeps trying to prove him otherwise, and finally does so when her brother's best friend asks her out! It's a pretty good book, but I didn't understand some of the references. Recommended for girls age 10 and up. Whoever finds it gets a shout out in my blog! Comment here if you find it...it looks like this:
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Last Time, I Promise!
The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a book I ain't read. - Abraham Lincoln
Alright, I swear this is the last time that it takes me this long to write. People have been asking me to update, but I guess I'm just lazy. Today I have quite a few books to tell you about. They will be very short reviews since I have to fit so many in a short space (and not make it boring).
The first is called "Leap Day" by Wendy Mass. Two words. READ IT! I swear you will not regret it, it's such a good book. It's about this girl, Josie, who was born on leap day. It's her sixteenth birthday, but really only her fourth. The whole book takes place on her actual birthday, where she has to try and complete multiple tasks without them conflicting each other. The book is written in a cool way, where every other chapter is from Josie's point of view, and the ones in between are in third person. If you are 12 and over, I suggest reading it.
The second book is called "Something Remains" by Inge Barth- Grozinger. This book is based off of a true story. It is about a young boy named Erich Levi who lives in Nazi Germany. The book takes a slightly depressing turn, and the epilogue is especially heartbreaking. I can understand why this book would be a good read, but it honestly didn't interest me. I found myself asking my mom a few times, "Really, it's still chapter 7?" This would be a good research book, but personally not a leisure book. Recommended for people age 10 and up.
The third book is called "Chasing Normal" by Lisa Papademetriou. I meant to review this earlier, as I read it this summer, but I forgot. Laziness again possibly? Anyways, this was an...interesting book. It is about a tween named Mieka. It's her and her dad against the world. Mieka knows she doesn't quite fit it, and it only reassured of this fact when they go from Boston to Texas to stay with their cousins and sick grandmother. Her perfect blonde, tall cousin looks down on her, or at least Mieka thinks she does. Their crazy grandmother doesn't help Mieka either. In fact, th grandmother didn't even help me! She was completely irrelevant if you ask me. The ending of this book wasn't particularly satisfying, but everything leading up to it was. Recommended for girls age 11 and up.
The second last selection is a series of books called "From the Files of Madison Finn" by Laura Dower. I found this book extremely confusing until I realized I was reading book #19. Other than that it is a very good story. The books are told from the point of view of 7th grader Madison Finn. She tries to thwart her arch enemy Ivy, stay friends with all her besties, and get the cutie Hart. It is a great book for 6th and 7th grade girls. Good summer read.
Ok guys, last one. Just bear with me here. This one is called "What my Mother doesn't know" by Sonya Sones. This is a really good book. It is from the point of view of a teen named Sophie, who is trying to figure out who she loves and who she doesn't. Her parents fight all the time, but Sophie knows there is more to them than they are letting on. She thinks she loves Dylan, but Murphy just keeps appearing in her dreams! What is she going to do? Read the book to find out. BTW it is written in little verses; that type of writing used to annoy me, but it's ok now. Recommended for girls age 12 and up.
Phew are my fingers tired! My computer is overheating too. That post should hold you for a while. Remember to tell your friends about this blog and post some comments of books you want me to read, I'll do my best to get to them. Keep reading!
Alright, I swear this is the last time that it takes me this long to write. People have been asking me to update, but I guess I'm just lazy. Today I have quite a few books to tell you about. They will be very short reviews since I have to fit so many in a short space (and not make it boring).
The first is called "Leap Day" by Wendy Mass. Two words. READ IT! I swear you will not regret it, it's such a good book. It's about this girl, Josie, who was born on leap day. It's her sixteenth birthday, but really only her fourth. The whole book takes place on her actual birthday, where she has to try and complete multiple tasks without them conflicting each other. The book is written in a cool way, where every other chapter is from Josie's point of view, and the ones in between are in third person. If you are 12 and over, I suggest reading it.
The second book is called "Something Remains" by Inge Barth- Grozinger. This book is based off of a true story. It is about a young boy named Erich Levi who lives in Nazi Germany. The book takes a slightly depressing turn, and the epilogue is especially heartbreaking. I can understand why this book would be a good read, but it honestly didn't interest me. I found myself asking my mom a few times, "Really, it's still chapter 7?" This would be a good research book, but personally not a leisure book. Recommended for people age 10 and up.
The third book is called "Chasing Normal" by Lisa Papademetriou. I meant to review this earlier, as I read it this summer, but I forgot. Laziness again possibly? Anyways, this was an...interesting book. It is about a tween named Mieka. It's her and her dad against the world. Mieka knows she doesn't quite fit it, and it only reassured of this fact when they go from Boston to Texas to stay with their cousins and sick grandmother. Her perfect blonde, tall cousin looks down on her, or at least Mieka thinks she does. Their crazy grandmother doesn't help Mieka either. In fact, th grandmother didn't even help me! She was completely irrelevant if you ask me. The ending of this book wasn't particularly satisfying, but everything leading up to it was. Recommended for girls age 11 and up.
The second last selection is a series of books called "From the Files of Madison Finn" by Laura Dower. I found this book extremely confusing until I realized I was reading book #19. Other than that it is a very good story. The books are told from the point of view of 7th grader Madison Finn. She tries to thwart her arch enemy Ivy, stay friends with all her besties, and get the cutie Hart. It is a great book for 6th and 7th grade girls. Good summer read.
Ok guys, last one. Just bear with me here. This one is called "What my Mother doesn't know" by Sonya Sones. This is a really good book. It is from the point of view of a teen named Sophie, who is trying to figure out who she loves and who she doesn't. Her parents fight all the time, but Sophie knows there is more to them than they are letting on. She thinks she loves Dylan, but Murphy just keeps appearing in her dreams! What is she going to do? Read the book to find out. BTW it is written in little verses; that type of writing used to annoy me, but it's ok now. Recommended for girls age 12 and up.
Phew are my fingers tired! My computer is overheating too. That post should hold you for a while. Remember to tell your friends about this blog and post some comments of books you want me to read, I'll do my best to get to them. Keep reading!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Three is a Magic Number
I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma. ~Eartha Kitt
I love this quote. It definitely explains life. Sorry it took so long for me to get back, I've been super busy with school and all the books I had to read for class! But don't worry, I'm not going to bore you with facts from "East of Eden". Which actually isn't half bad...just saying...
This post, I'm going to talk about three books. The first is a sequel, called "Movers and Fakers". The second is called "Vive la Paris." The third is "I'm Exploding Now".
"Movers and Fakers" by Lisi Harrison, is a sequel to the book "Alphas". I may have reviewed it, but honestly I can't remember. So I'll do a recap. "Alphas" is a spin off novel from "The Clique". There are a few main characters. Skye, a frustrated dancer who just needs to have fun; Charlie, the wiz kid who can't get a break in love; Allie J/Allie A, the singer in disguise; and of course the Darwin boys. I love these books, particularly the second one, because everything is so out of this world. There are clear planes, holograms, personalized "aPods", and best of all, mirrors that show you EXACTLY what you want to see. It's amazing. Recommended for girls age 11 and up.
The second book, "Vive la Paris" by Esme Raji Codell, is a work of art. It takes place in Chicago, and is told by Paris McCoy. She is a fifth grader who doesn't quite understand the world outside her community. She takes piano lessons, but learns a lot more than the names of the notes. Her crazy piano teacher, Mrs. Rosen (I think), teachers her the meaning of life, and a lot about history. I personally think this book would make an excellent movie. Recommended for kids age 12 and up.
The last book is called "I'm Exploding Now" by Sid Hite. It is about a boy in his late teens who thinks he is going no where. He is in love with his best friend but can't tell her, his other bestie hasn't been the same since the mental instituition, and his little sister is growing up faster than he is. Yeah, he's kind of a mess. It takes place in the summer before his senior year, a common time for teen books. He thinks he is going crazy so he keeps a journal all summer. It deals with his battles with girls, and with life in general. This book is very deep. Recommended for people ages 13 and up.
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I love this quote. It definitely explains life. Sorry it took so long for me to get back, I've been super busy with school and all the books I had to read for class! But don't worry, I'm not going to bore you with facts from "East of Eden". Which actually isn't half bad...just saying...
This post, I'm going to talk about three books. The first is a sequel, called "Movers and Fakers". The second is called "Vive la Paris." The third is "I'm Exploding Now".
"Movers and Fakers" by Lisi Harrison, is a sequel to the book "Alphas". I may have reviewed it, but honestly I can't remember. So I'll do a recap. "Alphas" is a spin off novel from "The Clique". There are a few main characters. Skye, a frustrated dancer who just needs to have fun; Charlie, the wiz kid who can't get a break in love; Allie J/Allie A, the singer in disguise; and of course the Darwin boys. I love these books, particularly the second one, because everything is so out of this world. There are clear planes, holograms, personalized "aPods", and best of all, mirrors that show you EXACTLY what you want to see. It's amazing. Recommended for girls age 11 and up.
The second book, "Vive la Paris" by Esme Raji Codell, is a work of art. It takes place in Chicago, and is told by Paris McCoy. She is a fifth grader who doesn't quite understand the world outside her community. She takes piano lessons, but learns a lot more than the names of the notes. Her crazy piano teacher, Mrs. Rosen (I think), teachers her the meaning of life, and a lot about history. I personally think this book would make an excellent movie. Recommended for kids age 12 and up.
The last book is called "I'm Exploding Now" by Sid Hite. It is about a boy in his late teens who thinks he is going no where. He is in love with his best friend but can't tell her, his other bestie hasn't been the same since the mental instituition, and his little sister is growing up faster than he is. Yeah, he's kind of a mess. It takes place in the summer before his senior year, a common time for teen books. He thinks he is going crazy so he keeps a journal all summer. It deals with his battles with girls, and with life in general. This book is very deep. Recommended for people ages 13 and up.
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Monday, July 19, 2010
A Favorite, and a series
"Outside of a dog, a book is your best friend, and inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."- Groucho Marx
Today I'm going to be reviewing two books. One is a favorite that I read at least once a year. The other is the most recent book in a famous series, The Clique.
The first book is called "Bella at Midnight" by Diane Stanley. The book takes place in the medieval times. It has magic, emotion, action and most importantly, love. Wow that sounds corny. But its true. The story starts out with the birth of a girl named Isabel, a rambunctious, imaginative kid with a head full of fiery red hair. But, almost every chapter is told by a different character. It can help you understand the plot line better. The book really makes you think about how hard some people have it, while others practically roll in money. I rate this 5/5. It is recommended for boys and girls age 10 and up. There is some difficult language, the way peasants used to speak, which might be hard for children under 10 to understand.
The second book is the most recent in The Clique series. There are 12 books I believe, and I have read all of them. There are also 5 others, from The Clique summer series. Many are quite good, while some could use some work. I recently finished the prequel, when the five girls are nine. It is all about when Massie, Kristen, Dylan, and Alicia meet. Claire doesn't come in until the first book because she only meets the girls 4 years later. The prequel was strange because the girls were nine, but acted as if they were 15. I thought that they could use an attitude adjustment, but that just made it all the more...clique-y. These books are recommended for girls 11-16. I rate these books 4/5.
Thats all for this post, keep reading! And don't forget to recommend this blog to your friends.
Today I'm going to be reviewing two books. One is a favorite that I read at least once a year. The other is the most recent book in a famous series, The Clique.
The first book is called "Bella at Midnight" by Diane Stanley. The book takes place in the medieval times. It has magic, emotion, action and most importantly, love. Wow that sounds corny. But its true. The story starts out with the birth of a girl named Isabel, a rambunctious, imaginative kid with a head full of fiery red hair. But, almost every chapter is told by a different character. It can help you understand the plot line better. The book really makes you think about how hard some people have it, while others practically roll in money. I rate this 5/5. It is recommended for boys and girls age 10 and up. There is some difficult language, the way peasants used to speak, which might be hard for children under 10 to understand.
The second book is the most recent in The Clique series. There are 12 books I believe, and I have read all of them. There are also 5 others, from The Clique summer series. Many are quite good, while some could use some work. I recently finished the prequel, when the five girls are nine. It is all about when Massie, Kristen, Dylan, and Alicia meet. Claire doesn't come in until the first book because she only meets the girls 4 years later. The prequel was strange because the girls were nine, but acted as if they were 15. I thought that they could use an attitude adjustment, but that just made it all the more...clique-y. These books are recommended for girls 11-16. I rate these books 4/5.
Thats all for this post, keep reading! And don't forget to recommend this blog to your friends.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Long Time, No Post
"To sit alone in the lamplight with a book spread out before you, and hold intimate converse with men of unseen generations - such is a pleasure beyond compare." ~Kenko Yoshida
Sorry that I haven't posted in a while, but I've been busy with school and puppies... But I have three great book to talk to you about today.
The first book is called "The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney" by Lauren Barnholdt. This book is great if you like teens trying to solve problems. Devon Delaney is a seventh grader who tells a massive lie. Over the summer she is stuck at her grandmother's beach house, and makes friends with Lexi. To keep her friendship with Lexi, and have a little fun, Devon lies saying that her nickname is Devi, she loves high fashion and the hottie at school is her boyfriend. Thinking that she would never see Lexi again, Devon doesn't tell anyone at school about her summer. Little did she know that Lexi would be transferring to her school, and expect all these lies to be true! While Devon tries to solve this problem, she has some mishaps and might even find the real hottie. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for girls age 10-15.
The second book is called "Hershey, Herself" by Cecelia Galante. Although the title and cover of the book may seem friendly, the book deals with some heavy topics. This book is not recommended for people under the age of 13. The story circles around Hershey, a 13 year old girl who is a bit overweight and in a lot of trouble. She is partially blind from an accident a few years back, but she knows it wasn't an accident. Her mother's boyfriend Slate is an abusive jerk who doesn't care about the health of her mother, Hershey, or Baby Ella. When he lashes out at Hershey's mom for no reason at all, all of them had had enough. They leave and go to a battered woman's shelter. While they are staying there, Hershey finds a hidden talent, learns more about the world and the people around her than she normally would havbe, and finds self acceptance. This is a great book and very emotional.
The last book is one of my favorite of all time. It is called "The Cinderella Rules" by Donna Kauffman. This book is amazing. I love the witty and dry humor, and the relationships between the characters. The story is about Darby Landon, who was raised in Montana by her grandfather, to escape the high society world her younger sister and father live in. She hates to fly, hates shopping, and thinks she will never find true love. Shane Morgan on the other hand, is a playboy who doesn't think of anyone except himself. They are both called to Washington D.C. for unexpected business. Darby, because her sister needs her to play hostess, and Shane because he is expected to run a company which is seeming more and more like an empire! They meet and yes, fall in love. Everything is going great until a Darby's client starts acting suspicious. Everything they've ever known was turned upside down, and now Shane's life and Darby's family are in danger. Scintillating story, and I have now read this book 3 times. Recommended for EVERYONE ages 13 and up.
That's all for this post, and Keep Reading! Especially now in the summer. If anyone has any books they want me to read and review, post it in a comment.
Sorry that I haven't posted in a while, but I've been busy with school and puppies... But I have three great book to talk to you about today.
The first book is called "The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney" by Lauren Barnholdt. This book is great if you like teens trying to solve problems. Devon Delaney is a seventh grader who tells a massive lie. Over the summer she is stuck at her grandmother's beach house, and makes friends with Lexi. To keep her friendship with Lexi, and have a little fun, Devon lies saying that her nickname is Devi, she loves high fashion and the hottie at school is her boyfriend. Thinking that she would never see Lexi again, Devon doesn't tell anyone at school about her summer. Little did she know that Lexi would be transferring to her school, and expect all these lies to be true! While Devon tries to solve this problem, she has some mishaps and might even find the real hottie. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for girls age 10-15.
The second book is called "Hershey, Herself" by Cecelia Galante. Although the title and cover of the book may seem friendly, the book deals with some heavy topics. This book is not recommended for people under the age of 13. The story circles around Hershey, a 13 year old girl who is a bit overweight and in a lot of trouble. She is partially blind from an accident a few years back, but she knows it wasn't an accident. Her mother's boyfriend Slate is an abusive jerk who doesn't care about the health of her mother, Hershey, or Baby Ella. When he lashes out at Hershey's mom for no reason at all, all of them had had enough. They leave and go to a battered woman's shelter. While they are staying there, Hershey finds a hidden talent, learns more about the world and the people around her than she normally would havbe, and finds self acceptance. This is a great book and very emotional.
The last book is one of my favorite of all time. It is called "The Cinderella Rules" by Donna Kauffman. This book is amazing. I love the witty and dry humor, and the relationships between the characters. The story is about Darby Landon, who was raised in Montana by her grandfather, to escape the high society world her younger sister and father live in. She hates to fly, hates shopping, and thinks she will never find true love. Shane Morgan on the other hand, is a playboy who doesn't think of anyone except himself. They are both called to Washington D.C. for unexpected business. Darby, because her sister needs her to play hostess, and Shane because he is expected to run a company which is seeming more and more like an empire! They meet and yes, fall in love. Everything is going great until a Darby's client starts acting suspicious. Everything they've ever known was turned upside down, and now Shane's life and Darby's family are in danger. Scintillating story, and I have now read this book 3 times. Recommended for EVERYONE ages 13 and up.
That's all for this post, and Keep Reading! Especially now in the summer. If anyone has any books they want me to read and review, post it in a comment.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Shhh...this is a secret entry
"Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits."
- Author Unknown
Happy New Year Everyone! I thought I might start 2010 with one of my favorite series. The Secret Series, by Pseudonymous Bosch. There are currently two books in the series, but I have only read two. When I read the third one, there will be a follow- up post.
The first one is called "The Name of This Book is Secret". It's about two children, Cass and Max- Ernest, and their adventures together. I can't say much more, since the book is secret, but I can say that the children find powers that they thought only superheros could have. I love this book because of the riddles. The whole series is about a secret, and many riddles, tricks, and voyages are used to help discover the secret. The book really makes you think. It's the kind of book that you pick up and never put down until you finish it, and when you do finish it you look for the next in the series.
The second book is called "If You're Reading This, it's Too Late". This one wasn't as good as the first, but it was more dramatic. Many more events take place. You also have to fill in the blanks more. The author doesn't reveal all of the information to the reader, so one has to think more. You might even have to do a little research. After you finish the book of course. Both of these books are recommended for everyone ages 10 and up.
For anyone who would like to read the third book before I write a review, it's called "This Book is Not for You". That's all for this post.
Happy New Year, and Keep Reading!
- Author Unknown
Happy New Year Everyone! I thought I might start 2010 with one of my favorite series. The Secret Series, by Pseudonymous Bosch. There are currently two books in the series, but I have only read two. When I read the third one, there will be a follow- up post.
The first one is called "The Name of This Book is Secret". It's about two children, Cass and Max- Ernest, and their adventures together. I can't say much more, since the book is secret, but I can say that the children find powers that they thought only superheros could have. I love this book because of the riddles. The whole series is about a secret, and many riddles, tricks, and voyages are used to help discover the secret. The book really makes you think. It's the kind of book that you pick up and never put down until you finish it, and when you do finish it you look for the next in the series.
The second book is called "If You're Reading This, it's Too Late". This one wasn't as good as the first, but it was more dramatic. Many more events take place. You also have to fill in the blanks more. The author doesn't reveal all of the information to the reader, so one has to think more. You might even have to do a little research. After you finish the book of course. Both of these books are recommended for everyone ages 10 and up.
For anyone who would like to read the third book before I write a review, it's called "This Book is Not for You". That's all for this post.
Happy New Year, and Keep Reading!
Monday, December 7, 2009
2009 Archive
Hey Readers! In case you were wondering where to find some of the books I've reviewed, here are pictures of the covers of each of these books. Now you know what to look for! They are in order from first post to most recent post.
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That's all for this post! Keep reading!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Good News and Bad News
"Children don't read to find their identity, to free themselves from guilt, to quench the thirst for rebellion or to get rid of alienation. They have no use for psychology.... They still believe in God, the family, angels, devils, witches, goblins, logic, clarity, punctuation, and other such obsolete stuff.... When a book is boring, they yawn openly. They don't expect their writer to redeem humanity, but leave to adults such childish illusions."
~Isaac Bashevis Singer
So, there is some good news and some bad news. And guess what? Yup, you guessed it...THEY'RE ABOUT BOOKS! NO WAY! Yeah, so I recently read one very good book and one very bad book. I'll start with the bad one.
The bad books is...is...L.A. CANDY. You know what, Lauren Conrad? I've got a few words to say to you...just because you can string sentences together doesn't mean you are a writer! Your famousness and prettyness will not get you very far! The book is not very good for anyone who didn't get that yet. It's about these best friends who move to LA and get put on a reality TV show. That's about as far as I can go before I go into the deep concepts. HA! Like there are any! Not suggested for anyone.
The good book, on the other hand, was very good. "Westminster Abby" by Micol Ostow is an awesome book. And I don't say awesome a lot. Who am I kidding, of course I do. Anyways, it's about this 16 year old girl, Abby, who gets flown to London from NYC. She stays at a boarding school in London and is there for a year. Over that year you read about her trials and tribulations of finally being without her nagging parents. Suggested for girls age 12- 16.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading! And tell your friends about my blog!
~Isaac Bashevis Singer
So, there is some good news and some bad news. And guess what? Yup, you guessed it...THEY'RE ABOUT BOOKS! NO WAY! Yeah, so I recently read one very good book and one very bad book. I'll start with the bad one.
The bad books is...is...L.A. CANDY. You know what, Lauren Conrad? I've got a few words to say to you...just because you can string sentences together doesn't mean you are a writer! Your famousness and prettyness will not get you very far! The book is not very good for anyone who didn't get that yet. It's about these best friends who move to LA and get put on a reality TV show. That's about as far as I can go before I go into the deep concepts. HA! Like there are any! Not suggested for anyone.
The good book, on the other hand, was very good. "Westminster Abby" by Micol Ostow is an awesome book. And I don't say awesome a lot. Who am I kidding, of course I do. Anyways, it's about this 16 year old girl, Abby, who gets flown to London from NYC. She stays at a boarding school in London and is there for a year. Over that year you read about her trials and tribulations of finally being without her nagging parents. Suggested for girls age 12- 16.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading! And tell your friends about my blog!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Some more good books
"I divide all readers into two classes; those who read to remember and those who read to forget."
~William Lyon Phelps
So, today we will talk about some more good books. These books just so happen to be a series. They are great, girly books.
The first one is called "You are SO not invited to my Bat-Mitzvah!" by Fiona Rosenbloom. I absolutely loved it. I read it in a day, and pretty much never put it down thats how awesome it was. It's about a girl, Stacy, who is really nervous about her bat-mitzvah. She wants to have a cool look, have a cool date, and she wants her parents to be cool. Which is hard considering they are separated, her dad is dating a Barbie doll (in the form of a human) and her mom is in a downward spiral. Oh yeah, and her obese 10 year old brother is a genius. And, wait, there's more! Her best friend betrays her. How, you might ask? Well you will just have to read the book and find out. All in all, the story works out. Did I mention there are some great puns?
Now, since I said that the books are a series, I should probably mention the second one. It's called "We are SO crashing your Bar-Mitzvah!". It is about the same girl, but in a new school year. Eighth grade brings bad luck for Stacy. One of her supposed best friends completely changes her look. She lost weight, her hair is beautiful, so naturally the popular crowd adopts her. Stacy has to find a way to get her friend back, which means lying, sneaking around, spending a whole lot of money, and ruining her chances of a boyfriend. Once again, READ THE BOOK YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
That's all for this post, so KEEP READING!
~William Lyon Phelps
So, today we will talk about some more good books. These books just so happen to be a series. They are great, girly books.
The first one is called "You are SO not invited to my Bat-Mitzvah!" by Fiona Rosenbloom. I absolutely loved it. I read it in a day, and pretty much never put it down thats how awesome it was. It's about a girl, Stacy, who is really nervous about her bat-mitzvah. She wants to have a cool look, have a cool date, and she wants her parents to be cool. Which is hard considering they are separated, her dad is dating a Barbie doll (in the form of a human) and her mom is in a downward spiral. Oh yeah, and her obese 10 year old brother is a genius. And, wait, there's more! Her best friend betrays her. How, you might ask? Well you will just have to read the book and find out. All in all, the story works out. Did I mention there are some great puns?
Now, since I said that the books are a series, I should probably mention the second one. It's called "We are SO crashing your Bar-Mitzvah!". It is about the same girl, but in a new school year. Eighth grade brings bad luck for Stacy. One of her supposed best friends completely changes her look. She lost weight, her hair is beautiful, so naturally the popular crowd adopts her. Stacy has to find a way to get her friend back, which means lying, sneaking around, spending a whole lot of money, and ruining her chances of a boyfriend. Once again, READ THE BOOK YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
That's all for this post, so KEEP READING!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
International Books
"Books - the best antidote against the marsh-gas of boredom and vacuity."
~George Steiner
This is a great quote. It is so true and it really explains..well...a way to not be bored.
So, for school I had to read at least two books on a different country. I read four. I thought I had only reviewed one, but I had already reviewed two, which was Persepolis and the Garbage King.
The second book I read was called "Beneath My Mother's Feet" by Amjed Qamar. “Beneath My Mother’s Feet” is a novel that takes place in India. It is about a teenage girl, Nazia, who has to make the biggest decision of her life. She must choose whether to betray her mother and get a job, or make her mother happy and marry at a young age. Lucky for Nazia, she has common sense and doesn't go along with her mothers plan like everyone expects her to do. Recommended for girls age 10- 17.
The other book I read was called "Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You" by Hanna Jensen. IT IS SO INCREDIBLY SAD, I CRIED!AND IT'S A TRUE STORY! DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE VERY SENSITIVE LIKE ME! It is so sad because it is about the Rwanda genocide of 1994. I do not feel like explaining, so look it up. This girl, Jeanne, has a great life. Her family is wealthy and nothing goes wrong. Until someone decides that one religion in Rwanda is better than the other. Jeanne's family has to flee. Only she, her brother and her father make it out alive. Until, they are travelling and her father and brother get kidnapped. She watches them die. I CRIED THERE! Jeanne travels with friends and family until she gets adopted, and is currently living happily ever after. Recommended for boys and girls age 12 and up.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading!
~George Steiner
This is a great quote. It is so true and it really explains..well...a way to not be bored.
So, for school I had to read at least two books on a different country. I read four. I thought I had only reviewed one, but I had already reviewed two, which was Persepolis and the Garbage King.
The second book I read was called "Beneath My Mother's Feet" by Amjed Qamar. “Beneath My Mother’s Feet” is a novel that takes place in India. It is about a teenage girl, Nazia, who has to make the biggest decision of her life. She must choose whether to betray her mother and get a job, or make her mother happy and marry at a young age. Lucky for Nazia, she has common sense and doesn't go along with her mothers plan like everyone expects her to do. Recommended for girls age 10- 17.
The other book I read was called "Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You" by Hanna Jensen. IT IS SO INCREDIBLY SAD, I CRIED!AND IT'S A TRUE STORY! DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE VERY SENSITIVE LIKE ME! It is so sad because it is about the Rwanda genocide of 1994. I do not feel like explaining, so look it up. This girl, Jeanne, has a great life. Her family is wealthy and nothing goes wrong. Until someone decides that one religion in Rwanda is better than the other. Jeanne's family has to flee. Only she, her brother and her father make it out alive. Until, they are travelling and her father and brother get kidnapped. She watches them die. I CRIED THERE! Jeanne travels with friends and family until she gets adopted, and is currently living happily ever after. Recommended for boys and girls age 12 and up.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Choose Your Own Books
"Anyone who says they only have one life to live, must not know how to read a book."
-Author Unknown
This is one of the best quotes I have ever read. Why? Well because it is really true. Think about it. Every time you open a book, you enter another world. Whether it be sword-fighting, taming a wild boar, or reading about a teenage girl, you are put into a completely different place. I guess that's why I love books so much. Now, being in a different world is easy, if you are in a choose-your-own book. For those who didn't know, choose-your-own books are books where you flip to a different page and continue the story how you want to. For example, you are reading a book and a girl crashes her car. You can turn to page 100 to have her call 911, or you can turn to page 86 to have her lay there and hope someone finds her. I used to really love those kinds of books when I was younger. I had all of the Powerpuff Girls choose-your-own books.
Speaking of choose-your-own, I recently finished a book called "What if Everyone Knew Your Name" by Liz Ruckdeschel. It is the second in the series. I think there are 6 books. It starts out as a girl, Hayley, moving to New Jersey. She was originally from San Francisco, and she loves the city. She hates her new town that nobody knows about. She moves into a huge house, yet gets the smallest bedroom. She hates her room until she learns it looks right over the neighbor's basketball hoop. The neighbor is a cute boy, Reese, and Hayley knows they are meant to be together. The choose-your-own part starts on her way to school. I'm not going to say what it is, but I am going to say be very careful, or you will be very disappointed.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading, and Happy Halloween!
-Author Unknown
This is one of the best quotes I have ever read. Why? Well because it is really true. Think about it. Every time you open a book, you enter another world. Whether it be sword-fighting, taming a wild boar, or reading about a teenage girl, you are put into a completely different place. I guess that's why I love books so much. Now, being in a different world is easy, if you are in a choose-your-own book. For those who didn't know, choose-your-own books are books where you flip to a different page and continue the story how you want to. For example, you are reading a book and a girl crashes her car. You can turn to page 100 to have her call 911, or you can turn to page 86 to have her lay there and hope someone finds her. I used to really love those kinds of books when I was younger. I had all of the Powerpuff Girls choose-your-own books.
Speaking of choose-your-own, I recently finished a book called "What if Everyone Knew Your Name" by Liz Ruckdeschel. It is the second in the series. I think there are 6 books. It starts out as a girl, Hayley, moving to New Jersey. She was originally from San Francisco, and she loves the city. She hates her new town that nobody knows about. She moves into a huge house, yet gets the smallest bedroom. She hates her room until she learns it looks right over the neighbor's basketball hoop. The neighbor is a cute boy, Reese, and Hayley knows they are meant to be together. The choose-your-own part starts on her way to school. I'm not going to say what it is, but I am going to say be very careful, or you will be very disappointed.
That's all for this post!
Keep reading, and Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
How to Choose a Good Book
"The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it"
- James Bryce
Most of the time when I pick out a book, it isn't a winner. And I have read A LOT of books. So here are some tips for picking out ones that aren't wastes of time.
1. Read the back cover or front flap
This is the most important thing. If you only pick it because it has a pretty cover (which I have done, believe me), you will probably be disappointed. So ALWAYS read the back cover or inside flap, and make sure it is something you are interested in! Even if there seems one thing wrong with it, or it isn't exactly your style, give it a chance. But don't buy it if it's expensive and it's not your thing. You might decide you like that style better.
2. Be Flexible
You can't always know what you are going to pick. Some books might look good, some have a good cover and some are just plain bad
3. Look Inside
If you don't like poetry books, then you might want to flip through a few pages of the book to make sure you aren't wasting your money. Also to make sure the print isn't too small or hard to read.
That's all for this post!
Keep Reading!
- James Bryce
Most of the time when I pick out a book, it isn't a winner. And I have read A LOT of books. So here are some tips for picking out ones that aren't wastes of time.
1. Read the back cover or front flap
This is the most important thing. If you only pick it because it has a pretty cover (which I have done, believe me), you will probably be disappointed. So ALWAYS read the back cover or inside flap, and make sure it is something you are interested in! Even if there seems one thing wrong with it, or it isn't exactly your style, give it a chance. But don't buy it if it's expensive and it's not your thing. You might decide you like that style better.
2. Be Flexible
You can't always know what you are going to pick. Some books might look good, some have a good cover and some are just plain bad
3. Look Inside
If you don't like poetry books, then you might want to flip through a few pages of the book to make sure you aren't wasting your money. Also to make sure the print isn't too small or hard to read.
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