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A Gentleman In Moscow - Piper Kristensen

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A Gentleman In Moscow - Piper Kristensen

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1. Plot Summary

After the ending of the Russian Revolution, the Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov is sentenced to house arrest at the Metropol Hotel. The count is determined by the court of law as a supporter of the old regime. As a respected aristocrat, the count embraces his new life with patience and wit. Throughout his time at the hotel, he begins to meet and connect with the hotel staff, before exploring the secrets of the hotel.

2. Main Characters:

--Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov: A witty and calm man, used to enjoying a fine and expensive lifestyle. He appreciates all that is offered, and is consistent with his manners.

--Nina Kulikova: A young girl in the hotel, devoted to exploring the secrets and adventures life has to offer. Nina often visits the Count, begging him to accompany her on her adventures.

3. Theme

The theme of this novel is centered around the appreciation for simple pieces of life. Though the Count was unfairly stripped of all of title, belongings, and friends, he explored and appreciated what he was given. The Count's change in perspective allowed him to explore friendships with the hotel staff, and gain valuable insight on the world around him.

4. Quotes

"If a man does not master his circumstances, then he is bound to be mastered by them" (Towles, 67).

"It is of interest of times to change, Mr.Helecki. And it is the business of gentlemen to change with them" (Towles, 240).

5. Recommendation

After analyzing this novel, I would highly recommend it to any readers. The lessons within the writing push readers to surrender to a sense of tranquility throughout any situation. Regardless of how much is lost, the Count teaches readers to believe there is still more to be found.

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Q3 Novel: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

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Q3 Novel: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

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2. This book tells a story about a young, red-headed orphan girl named Anne finding her way in life. It begins with Anne coming to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert by mistake. As the story goes on, she build her life with them finding friendships, hardships, sorrows, and joy along the journey of her imaginative and interesting life.

3. Diana is the first character I will mention. She is Anne's "bosom friend." Diana is the same age as Anne, yet is quite different. She is very elegant and charming with her dark raven hair and dainty figure. She frequently caught the attention of others with her beautiful personality. Finally, she always loved Anne. Anne is the second character I will mention. Anne is known for her red hair that is usually in braids, freckled-face, gangly figure, and most of all her imaginative and unique personality. One of Anne's main traits is that she would come off very extreme to people with here vibrant personality. Yet, she usually always grew on people. One of these examples is Marilla.

4. The overall theme of this book is one of my favorite sayings, "grow through what you go through." The book talks about many of Anne's losses, struggles, and hardships, but also how Anne comes back stronger and wiser through it all. This demonstrates the impact of this lesson.

5. In chapter 5, page 31 states "my life is a perfect graveyard of buried hopes." In chapter 15, page 93 states "the iron has entered into my soul." In chapter 2, page 18 states "listen to the trees talking in their sleep."

6. Overall, this book is an awesome book! I would recommend this to people who like old time themed books and likes to hear good, heartwarming stories of growth. I would also recommend this to people who like "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.

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To Kill A Mockingbird is a sad story based on the lives of Scout and Jem Finch. Their father is trying to help and defend a black man who was accused of sexual assault in the form of rape. The main Idea of this book is racial injustice.

Scout Finch is the main character in the story, and is also the narrator. Scout believes in the wellbeing of her community, but as Tom Robinson's trial points out just how cruel some people are, she struggles to keep that same belief.

Bob Ewell is the father of the "rape victim." Bob was the one who accused Mr. Robinson of sexually assaulting his daughter. He is very evil in the sense that he is very racist.

The overall theme of this book is racial prejudice and innocence being lost. this is shown through the eyes of Finch, who has to see the people of her community turn into hateful people just because of the color of someone's skin.

One literary device used in the book is metaphors. in chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill was described as a "filthy brown package." Another literary device used is personification. In page 5 Maycomb was described in the book as a "tired old town." One more literary device used are similes. In chapter 13, It is stated that alexandria "fit into Maycomb like a hand into a glove"

I would recommend this book to more sophisticated literary enthusiasts, but not for the general audience of book enjoyers.

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Plot Summary:

Lila and Hadley is a books about a young girl who is slowly going blind. Lila is a dog that she takes home from the pound. Hadley has had a hard few months. Her mom went to jail and she is having to live with her sister who she hasn't seen in seven years. Her sister pushes her to do things she doesn't want to do, like training Lila. Turns out she really likes Lila and they become close to each other.

Character Introductions:

Lila: A dog who is very shy and will only listen to Hadley. She a stubborn dog. When Hadley tries to show her sister what she has taught her Lila won't do it. She listens to Hadley and they accomplish things together.

Hadley: A very shy and independent girl who doesn't want other peoples help. She doesn't want to admit that she is losing her vision and it is going to get bad enough that she is going to need help.

Overall Theme & Importance:

The novel explores the theme of discovering true friendships, finding home, and the possibilities of forgiveness. Hadley went from not liking dogs to loving Lila. She also found a relationship with her sister and found a home at her house.

Examples of Literary Devices:

Symbolism: Hadley's white cane represents her indepences and her identity. It shows that she has expected that she is blind and she is going to have to get use to it.

Metaphor: When Lila begins to connect with Hadley they experience moments where Lila's emotional armor starts to show some signs of wear. Which leads to the metaphor "Cracks in the Armor."

Personifications: The memories that Lila has are said as "Memories as Weightly Chains" which means that her memories from her mom have a strong weight.

Recommendation:

I would highly recommend this books to people who like true story books that are put into fiction. It has a great theme, and it really touches the reader!

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The Trials Of Apollo, Book 1- The Hidden Oracle

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The Trials Of Apollo, Book 1- The Hidden Oracle

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The Trials of Apollo is about the Greek God Apollo, when he is cast down to live as a mortal named Lester Papadopoulos by his father, Zeus. He learns to have compassion for mortals, and he goes on a quest to defeat the god-emperor Nero, who immortalised himself in the days of Ancient Rome.

The main characters of this novel are Apollo, the Greek God of the sun, who is characterised as cocky, arrogant, often awkward, and ignorant about the ways of mortals. He is often whiny and distressed, however through the novel he gains a further understanding of what being a mortal means, and he becomes more humble and less high-and-mighty.

The other main character is the young demigod daughter of Demeter, Margaret 'Meg' McCaffrey. She is brash, bratty, and very tough, often laughing at Apollo's misunderstandings of mortal affairs and his struggles. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of things, she cares deeply about Apollo and refuses to leave him behind. She is treated as a little sister figure for the fallen god.

The theme of The Trials of Apollo is empathy, and learning to be human.

When Apollo is cast down, he loses his abilities for archery, yet at the end of the book, when he must take down Nero's Colossus to save the demigods, he manages to shoot the bow. The bow and arrow symbolises his empathy- he had none at first but when it mattered he was able to use it. I recommend this book to lovers of Greek Mythology, found family dynamics, and fast-paced action.

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Plot Summary:

If the Boot Fits is a historical romance with a Cinderella-inspired twist. The story follows a strong-willed heroine who finds herself in an unexpected situation when she crosses paths with a charming cowboy. As their lives intertwine, they must navigate social expectations, personal struggles, and a growing attraction. The novel blends humor, adventure, and heartfelt romance, making it a captivating read.

Character Introductions:

Heroine: A determined and independent young woman who refuses to let societal norms define her future. She has a resilient spirit and a warm heart, making her an inspiring protagonist.

Hero: A rugged cowboy with a hidden depth, he is kind, protective, and willing to fight for love. His charm and loyalty make him a perfect match for the heroine.

Overall Theme & Importance:

The novel explores themes of self-worth, perseverance, and love conquering societal boundaries. It highlights how true love is about understanding and respect rather than wealth or status. This theme is important because it encourages readers to pursue their dreams and not be limited by societal expectations.

Overall Message:

The book conveys the message that being true to oneself is the key to happiness. No matter what obstacles stand in the way, love and determination can overcome them. It also reinforces that people should be judged by their character, not their social status.

Examples of Literary Devices:

Symbolism: The heroine’s boot represents her identity and independence, much like Cinderella’s glass slipper symbolized destiny.

Metaphor: The cowboy’s ranch is depicted as a “kingdom of possibilities,” symbolizing the freedom and opportunities he offers.

Personification: The wind “whispering secrets through the prairie grass” adds a magical, fairy-tale-like element to the setting.

Recommendation:

I highly recommend this book to fans of historical romance, fairy-tale retellings, and strong heroines. Readers who enjoy sweet yet adventurous love stories will find this book delightful. However, those looking for a fast-paced action novel might not find it as engaging.

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Plot summary: there was a horse that nobody thought was any good and was basically worthless until a guy named Harry saw something in the horse's(Snowman) eyes. he bought the horse for only 80 dollars and began to train the horse. He created a champion in the jumping world and became a world renowned show horse.

Character one: Snowman looked like any other slaughter house horse to everyone other than Harry and his wife. They saw the big power grey horse and they saved him. Snowman was crazy at first but once he calmed down he was a champion.

Character two: harry was a Dutch immigrant around the time of World War 2. He went to the slaughter house and bought the horse( snowman) for 80 dollar and he transformed him from a spooky horse to the best jumping horse ever. The horse captured all the hearts of Americans and it was all thanks to Harry.

Theme: The overall story theme is an underdog story. Snowman went from being a slaughter house horse that was about to be killed and then he was transformed into a jumping horse and not any jumping horse he was the best ever.

Reading suggestions:

I think that anyone into horses and a true underdog story should read the book it shows that even if you come from a low spot that you ca still climb to the top.

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2. The adventures of Tom Sawyer follows A boy by the name of Tom Sawyer and how he is on an adventure with his best friend Huck Fin. They both run around the cities that are along the Mississippi River and meet many different people on their adventures.

3. The first character is Huck Fin who is Tom's best friend who is also one of the more important people in this book. The second person is Aunt Polly who we meet at the start of the book she takes Tom in and gives him work to do around her house.

4. The overall theme is well the adventures of Tom Sawyer and how crazy his life was and how him and his best friend did so much together. The book also goes through how Tom was able to do the stuff he did.

5. In this book on almost every page if not every other page there is a picture to show you what Tom is doing. On page 18 there is a picture that is showing Tom drifting down the river while looking in the water. On page 82 there is a picture of Injun Joe standing over two forms.

6. I think that this book is more for middle school readers because you need to have some understanding of what is happing in this time and since Tom talks all weird you need to understand what he is trying to say.

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Novel Project- The Help by Kathryn Stockett

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Novel Project- The Help by Kathryn Stockett

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2. In The Help, it is set in the 1960s. It is about 2 black maids who are working to care for a white family while a young white woman is writing a book documenting their lives to show the world.

3. One character is named, Aibileen Clark. She is one of the black maids in the book who is quiet but wise. Another character, named Eugenia Phelan, also known as "Skeeter" is the young woman mentioned earlier who is writing the book who is passionate, strong-willed, independent has good morals.

4. The overall theme of "The Help" is the importance of recognizing how racism changed everyone's perspective of black people and that it is important to realize that black people are just as important.

5. 1. "And there be Miss Skeeter in a red dress and red shoes, sitting on my front steps like a bullhorn." Page 118. 2. "She like one of them baby chickens that get confused and follow the ducks around instead." Page 106. 3. "If chocolate was a sound, it would've been Constantine's voice singing. If singing was a color, it would've been the color of that chocolate." Page 78.

6. I would 100% recommend this book to anyone interested in stories taken place back in the day and about different perspectives on racism. :)

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Novel Project: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Novel Project: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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I figured it was easier on a doc so when I added pictures for like the characters it would be in order :)

Here is the link!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jr86tMO0i5c-sk1PswDxAIfmbOtsn9FhAmUz5Kbvk5k/edit?tab=t.0

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1. The Plot of this story was that harry as a child had his parents murdered in front of him and he therefore became the boy who lived. For the rest of the book Harry and his two friend Ron and Hermione go on many adventures while Trying to stop the sorcerer's stone from being stolen.

2. Ron Weasley: Red Hair, Green eyes, and Very poor.

Hermione Granger: Brunette Hair, Brown eyes, and well off

3. The overall theme of this book is that you are the only one who can determine your fate. This is important because sometimes everybody needs a reminder.

4. When Professor Quirrell being in the beginning of the book, when snape's leg is cut by the dog, and when the sorcerer's stone package is shone in the beginning of the book.

5. If you enjoy magic then this is the book for you.

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Night Hoops is a book that revolves around the lives of two teenagers. Nick and Trent who are both dealing with personal problems. Nick has problems with his father and Trent lives in a bad home and is trying to escape. Nick a good basketball player who is trying to make it pro because his father favorites his brother and gives him no attention. Trents home life is bad and he basketball is his way of escaping and trying to move away. The overall theme of this book is how people can be better and overcome problems. It shows how they are loyal and the communication and teamwork they have. It shows how they try and be better man and it also shows how they solve problems. It shows how to overcome things that bother you or to just ignore it. I would recommend this book to people who like seeing people overcome challenges and be better people. I would also recommend it to people who like basketball.

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This book was full of action. To start, Nancy and her friends are on a vacation when some very suspicious and mysterious things start happening. After there had been multiple things to try to scare other guests away, one of the cabins was lit on fire and burned down. Now Nancy believes that there is something going on on the island so she goes to check it out. Her and her friends canon ends up disappearing and they have to spend the night in the old abandoned mansion. There was a storm which just adds to the suspense. After all of this, someone nearly drowned Nancy in the pool one night. A few days later Nancy goes back to the island by herself where she ends up being attacked but Rodney Stars, who was behind everything. She ends up escaping from him inside the mansion and the cops showed up and arrested him. Keene did a really good job of showing have adventurous a person really can be. Overall I think that it was a really good book. It was easy to read and kept you on your toes, I would recommend it to anyone who might want something less challenging.

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Nancy Drew the haunting of horse Island 

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Kaden -Novel Project- Brotherband, The Scorpion Mountain

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Kaden -Novel Project- Brotherband, The Scorpion Mountain

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Novel project: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

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Novel project: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

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2. The plot of Oliver Twist is about a young boy who lives in London in the 19th century. He is an orphan and flees the cruelty of the workhouse, when then he is forced to join a group of thieves.

3. Oliver is the main character who I already described as a poor orphan boy. Another main character was Mr. Bumble. He was the owner of the workhouse and he often misused his power and he would beat Oliver.

4. The main theme of this book is how the poor are treated cruel and unjust. This is important so the reader can understand what poor people have to deal with in their everyday lives.

5. An example of a simile the author used was in page 366. "It was like sitting in a vault strewn with dead bodies--". A use of personification was on page 159 when "We have none of us long to wait for Death." is said. Another example of personification is in chapter one. "Oliver and Nature fought out the point between them"

6. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes classics and also enjoys seeing life from a different perspective from their own.

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Novel Project- Stephen king's, The Gunslinger

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Novel Project- Stephen king's, The Gunslinger

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2. The story starts out with a man named Roland Deschain, most commonly referred to as The Gunslinger.As he is the last of the gunslingers. He confronted a Man in Black and is on a path to find him and learn about what he is. he then learned about a

mysterious place called The Dark Tower that bends reality and time and possibly holds answers to the whereabout of the Man in Black. but he has to first cross the Great Desert. He first stops at a small town bordering the desert, a running Inn and church controlled the small town, after a extended stay the people start acting strange, as the priestess starts muttering and controlling the townspeople, attempting to kill the gunslinger. Which he then has to slay them all; as quoted " It's either them or me." He leaves the small town and passes by a small shack with crows roosting the area. a hermit lives in the house and welcomes him in and gives him water with no exchange of goods, the hermit tells the gunslinger more about the Tower and eventually the gunslinger heads out to the vast desert. he eventually walks past a run-down power plant or mill, he rests the night there only to find that a boy saved his life and nearly died of dehydration. the boy's name was Jake. the boy agrees to go with him on the way to find the Man in Black because the Gunslinger cleared a old food cellar of a "Demon" with a protective skull he found in that cellar. They need to make they're way over a well-sized mountain and Roland learns that Jake is some sort of reincarnation or demon as he has to hold the skull to not let another personality take over, and he recalls an era of technology and revolutions that Roland is not aware of. As they make they're way through the mountain they have to use an old hand crank trolley to pass over an old a suspicious looking cave, on the other side was the Man in Black and as the bridge collapsed and the boy clung on for life the Man in black told him to let him go or he does not reach the tower, even though Roland has a connection with the kid. the Man in black and Roland meet up in a valley made up of bone dust and consult about the Tower, he starts a new journey to the Tower.

3. Roland, The gunslinger has a western look to him, a wide brimmed hat rests upon his long black locks and stringy hair. he wears a leather coat and a vest with his 2 guns on his hips, hiking "cowboy" boots he wears along the journey. John (also known as Jake) Chambers is a slightly red-headed kid with dark green eyes and ragged modern looking clothing.

4. The overall theme is a dark chilling tale set in a Post-Apocalyptic like place, with remnants of technology scattered. it is important because it gives the eerie, chilling atmosphere that let's the characters be place properly with their personalities.

5. The author rarely uses similes or any hint of items of such but there is personification everywhere. as that there was a time when Roland says "The desert speaks an open mind to the insane." as I recall from the original novel.

6. I would personally recommend that anyone who likes eerie, slow paced story telling with a fantasy like post apocalyptic scenario setting would enjoy this book. though, anyone who is scared of bumps in the night would not enjoy the book and neither would anyone that likes non-brutalist activity in books.

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Novel Project- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

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Novel Project- My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

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Sam Gribley, a 12-year-old boy, is tired of living with his family of eight siblings and two parents in a cramped apartment in New York City. He decides to run away and live alone in the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. The more nights he spends in the trees, the more he learns not only about survival but also about finding patience and solitude in the forest.

Characters:

Sam Gribley is a boy who desires nothing more than the freedom to do what he wants when he wants. His dreams soon become a reality when he runs away to the Catskill Mountains, where his great-grandfather owned acres of land. He struggles through the harsh climate of the forest and tries to find food during the winter, but thankfully he has friends to help him.

Bando, a college professor from the town of Catskills, wanders into the forest and gets lost. He discovers Sam's small campsite and decides to wait there in case someone returns. When Sam comes back, they talk for a while and enjoy dinner in his tree house. Bando promises not to tell anyone about Sam and says he will visit during Christmas break to check on Sam.

The overall theme of this book revolves around Sam's experiences and interactions with people and nature. As Sam survives in the forest, he gains maturity and an understanding of how life works, finding a balance between human and forest life. The author includes various illustrations of how Sam made traps to catch animals and picked different flowers and herbs to prepare meals.

This book imparts valuable life lessons, showing readers that achieving your desires requires hard work. You will never attain what you want by simply waiting around. This is exemplified when Sam Gribley leaves behind his entire life with his family to pursue his dream in the Catskill Mountains. Ultimately, it inspires readers to take action toward their own dreams and aspirations.

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2. In the novel, the hobbit, follows Bilbo Baggins who is a very peaceful hobbit that was pulled onto an adventure with a wizard named Gandalf along with a pack of dwarves to get back treasure from the dragon, Smaug. This is was described as a large and strong dragon who was going to be a difficult challenge to beat. As Bilbo is going along his way, he must face danger, and finds courage within himself, as well as a ring that is magical and changes his life forever.

3. One of the main characters is Bilbo Baggins who is a small hobbit that is pretty quiet that prefers comfort, meanwhile he becomes very important and brave in this novel during the adventure. The second character is Gandalf, he is a wizard who has to guide Bilbo, as well as the dwarves on their journey.

4. The theme of this novel, The Hobbit, is about believing in yourself and personal growth. At the start of this novel, Bilbo was just a skimpy hobbit, but as the story progresses, Bilbo learns that he must face his fears and have faith which shows that no matter the size you can do anything as well as other people can.

5. Metaphor was when the Narrator was showing what Bilbo's fear was like, "His heart was beating like a drum." Symbolism is pretty much based on the ring since it holds so much power and temptation after he found it inside of Gollum's cave. Personification is when the Narrator was describing the Lonely Mountain's odd-like presence.

6. I would prefer this book to anyone who is into medieval times, along with wizards, dwarves, and a lot of interesting characters. Although, if you prefer to read realistic books then I'd say this probably isn't the best for you.

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Novel Project: The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester 

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Novel Project: The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester 

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Born with the marvelous ability to fly, Piper McCloud lives in Lowland County on her family's farm, where the people prefer things to as they always were, without differences. When Piper catches a baseball high in the air whilst flying, people all around the world begin to take great interest in this girl who can fly. Hence, Dr. Hellion comes to take her to a top-secret, secure place where she can live in peace. Piper lives a enjoyable, relaxed life with her new friends, until Conrad Harrington III begins to bully her. After a fierce outburst in which Piper loses a special possession of hers, she goes to seek it out when she finds dark secrets; that the unusual creatures of the world are not being protected, but normalized. Piper realizes Conrad is attempting to free them from the grasp of Dr. Hellion's plans; they and the others must work together to escape and liberate creatures and themselves of this facility known as I.N.S.A.N.E., or become normalized. After a trying success, Piper and her friends are free, and Piper returns happily to her welcoming parents.

Characters

Piper McCloud

Depicted on the cover of book, Piper McCloud is a kind hearted girl who tries as hard as she is able in the circumstances she endures. Always one to help another, charismatic, and bringing the others happiness, Piper desires to simply be happy with her friends and the unusual creatures to be liberated from their suffering. She believes in doing the right thing, and would do anything for those she cares for.

Conrad Harrington III

Perfectly even features and blond hair, Conrad has been living in I.N.S.A.N.E. for years, attempting to outsmart Dr. Hellion. His ability is his intelligence; a brilliant genius, Conrad is able to figure out many complicated matters in moments. However, he knows his plan to escape I.N.S.A.N.E. requires a flyer to carry them out; and Piper McCloud offers her positive spirit and charisma to Conrad's genius. The two are very good friends upon their escape from I.N.S.AN.E. and live together afterwards, and Conrad is truly happy for the first time in many long years.

The Theme

To be yourself, and defy what others may do to prevent you from doing so. Despite the fact if you are different, you should always be yourself, even if others disapprove, or wish you were normal. This applies to the world greatly; all too often we feel as if we need to be as everyone else is, when that is not how we are; and if others try to say that we should not be, then we should instead defy them and do so anyway, for that is who we are, though they may not like us to be that way.

Symbols, Images, Metaphors, Similes and Personifications

The fact that Piper can fly; flying is freedom in itself, and she brings the happiness and liberation that embodies this with her wherever she may go.

The wooden bird that her Father gives her before she goes to I.N.S.A.N.E. represents freedom as well, and relates her to the bird. It also shows he does love and accept her.

Piper has an "itch" that she cannot scratch; she does not always know she can fly, and this is telling her she feels as though something is amiss in herself.

Should one not or should one read this book?

I believe The Girl Who Could Fly holds very important lessons within it, and we could learn from this very well. I think anyone should read it, though particularly those who do not feel as though they can be themselves, or are truly different and struggle with this at times. It is a wonderful story, humorous and veracious, and demonstrates a variety of important principles.

Piper McCloud

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Novel Project - Insurgent by Veronica Roth

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Novel Project - Insurgent by Veronica Roth

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2. There are 2 main characters, Tris and Tobias. This book follows Tris with a terrible secret that she has kept from her friends. She is living with the guilt that if her friends find out, they will never forgive her.

3. One of the main characters, Tris, has a terrible secret that her friends are about to discover. She tries to lie her way out of it, but since she has truth serum in her system, she is unable to do so, and eventually, the truth comes out. The other main character, Tobias (also known as Four), is Tris's boyfriend. Together, they work to repair their society and restore it to order.

4. This story teaches us not to be afraid of who we are. No matter how different we are, you have to be yourself. The best part about this book is that it shows you that courage and bravery can get you far in life.

5. Imagery: “The fence towers over us, too high and flexible to climb over, too sturdy to knock down.”

Metaphor: “Jeanine’s eyes turn into glass.”

Simily: “The vibration feels like a sigh going through my body.”

6. I don’t like to read, so it’s hard to find a book that I will sit down and read. I couldn’t put it down. If you like The Hunger Games, then you would love this book. This is a thrilling, adventurous, living on the edge of your seat book. If you like adventure books, then you would like this book.

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Novel Project - The Summer I Turned Pretty

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Novel Project - The Summer I Turned Pretty

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2. The plot of The Summer I Turned Pretty is about a teen named Belly, who every summer, visits Cousins Beach with close family friends. She grows up having a crush on Conrad, and throughout the summers is constantly disappointed by him. This summer is different though, because she changed, and is all grown up now. She starts going to parties and dating, and now she has to make a choice of who she wants to be with. 3. Belly, the main character, is a 16 yo girl. She has dark hair, and dark skin, and she is a little crazy. She has a very fiery attitude, and doesn't like when things don't go her way. She also thinks everyone else is the problem, when really, it's just her. Conrad is a 18 yo boy who is considered best friends with Belly. Conrad definitely has feelings for Belly but he doesn't show it. Conrad struggles to open up about his life and his feelings and moves through women faster than you can say The Summer I Turned Pretty. 4. The overall theme to the book seems like it would be how we grow up and we change, but honestly I feel like a theme could be how we shouldn't take our lives for granted. In the book, Belly seems like she has a lot to complain about, but to others her life seems pretty perfect. I think most times we skip over the amazing things we get in our lives and we focus on the bad things. 5. First one that I found was "The air felt different all the sudden. It felt charged, electric, like I had been zapped by a thunderbolt." Second one "I stayed on the front porch awhile, feeling blue and a little teary." Last one says "It was like he had slapped me." 6. I would definitely recommend this book! It was super good, and had a lot of drama. I would recommend this book to Teenage girls who are looking for romance!

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Novel Project - Spy School Goes Wild - By Stuart Gibbs

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Novel Project - Spy School Goes Wild - By Stuart Gibbs

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Plot Summary: In Spy School Goes Wild, Ben Ripley is stranded in the wilderness of Africa with his nemesis, Murray Hill, after both are betrayed by the former principal of Spy School. Ben and Murray have to work together to survive hippo attacks, biting ants, a vicious slave-driver bent on revenge against them, and a giant, muscular Scandinavian with terrible fashion sense (Yes, really!). Ben later figures that Rufus Shang is planning to steal diamonds from a mine that the economy of an entire country needs to survive. And to make matters worse, Rufus is going to hid the evidence by destroying one of the largest habitats in the country, killing millions of animals and making the land completely lifeless. Ben escapes from Rufus' clutches only to attempt to thwart Rufus' evil plans. Ben has to stop Rufus from stealing, stop Murray from stealing what Rufus is stealing, and survive the wilderness, all at the same time.

Character 1: Ben Ripley

Ben is the main character, and the story is told from his perspective. Though he wasn't a very good spy when he came to Spy School, in Goes Wild, Ben is a skilled spy and has learned many survival techniques. His nemesis is Murray Hill, and Ben has been trying to stop Murray since book one. Ben has defeated two evil organizations, SPYDER and the Croatoan, and he stopped two solo criminals, Leo and Shayla Shang. Because Ben stopped Leo and Shayla, Leo's brother Rufus wanted revenge on Ben and Murray. More information can be found in the summary.

Character 2: Murray Hill

Murray is Ben's nemesis. He has been captured four times, but has escaped every time. Murray hates Ben because Ben was the one who captured Murray every time. Murray has tried to recruit Ben, has locked him in a room with a ticking bomb, has started an internet conspiracy about him, sent assassins after him, and Ben survived it all. In Goes Wild, Murray delivers Ben to Rufus Shang for $5 Million, but Murray gets betrayed by the principal, and the principle gets the $5 Million while Murray is captured along with Ben.

Theme: The overall theme of the book Spy School Goes Wild is that evil never pays. No matter what, even when the odds are stacked against them, Ben and his team always stop the criminals and prevent their evil plots from working. This is important because that is the theme of every Spy School book, and without that theme, there would be no story, and thus, no series.

Example 1: "Soren yanked Murray to his feet as easily as someone might have picked up a bag of potato chips. (Gibbs 70)." This is a simile that describes how strong Soren is by comparing the ease of lifting a human to the ease of lifting a bag of chips.

Example 2: "'I toyed with simply killing both of you... in the same way that I would kill some other bloodthirsty beast, like a sloth or a manatee. (Gibbs 78)." This is a metaphor Rufus is using to describe how he would kill Ben and Murray. The irony is that the two example animals he gave are not bloodthirsty, nor are they beasts; instead, sloths and manatees are both docile vegetarians.

Example 3: "Soren now looked like some sort of horrifying minotaur-esque creature, with... the fashion sense of a color-blind baboon." This imagery helps the reader picture what Soren looks like after Ben puts a taxidermied bull's head on Soren. It also helps the reader imagine the lack of color coordination among Soren's clothes.

Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to kids and adults. A minimum age would probably be 11 or 12, but there is no maximum age. This book is funny, fast-paced, and has a very engaging story. It is very hard to put down!

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1. Scout finch and her little brother Jem live with their father Atticus in a small town called Maycomb in Alabama. One summer day Scout and Gem became friends with a boy named Dill who has moved into their neighborhood. Everyday they would go out and act out stories together as a friend group.

2. There is scout who is very nervous and cautious about her surroundings. Then there is Jem Who is kind and brave and very imaginative.

3. Racial prejudice and social injustice. The cause of this is mainly where the story takes place in Maycomb in Alabama.

4. Some quotes that were in the book was " Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town, people see what they look of and listen what they hear for, Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and id have facts.

5. I would highley recommend this book to anyone it is a good book to read there are problems and solutions to those problemes

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1.Main plot:

This book mainly talks about a woman named Hester who is constantly shamed and of committing adultery, she has a daughter named Pearl. Pearl has a father but doesn't know who it is. Hester in the other hand knows who the father is but doesn't want to tell anyone who it. The fathers name later being revealed to be the loved minister of the town arthur. He suffers from depression and illnesses. Pearl in the other had becomes rich from an inheritance after knowing her father is the minister.

2. Two characters:

Hester is the woman who committed adultery. She is Pearl's mother and Roger's wife. She wears a capital A on her chest, symbolizing her sin. black hair, tall, and has a red shirt most of the time.

Roger is the long-lost husband of Hester and is dying for revenge but never really accomplishes it. He later dies from depression and anger for failing to do his mission. He has blond hair and blue eyes and mostly has an angry face.

3. Theme

The theme of this book is the guilt and depression these characters have to face. its more of a dark and gloomy theme and how the characters face their problems with pain and suffering. The theme is for of a revenge and justice type of theme were you will have to pay for every wrong done.

4. Symbols

One most notable symbol used throughout the whole book is the Letter A which is the scarlet letter.

Chillingworth's worth was compared to a leach which has been shown in the book 2 to 3 times, showing how hated Chillingworth is.

Arthur's guilt was like a poison shown in the book once. one reason it was because it was the main scores of his illness which is his guilt and sorrow.

5. Thoughts and recommendations

This book is very interesting as it delves down into peoples thoughts and guilts and their sins and what they did to recover from such. its like a motivation but thats just what i think. This book is not family friendly as they use lots of bad word. this book it a definition of Dark love. I recommend you read this book.

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Novel Project: The Witcher: The time of Contempt Images.

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Novel Project: The Witcher: The time of Contempt Images.

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The one to the left is a great representation of Dandelion the bard from the Witcher. And the one to the right is a great representation of Geralt of Rivia.

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This is one of the more recent book covers of the many that were made or introduced.

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Novel Project: The Witcher: The Time of Contempt.

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Novel Project: The Witcher: The Time of Contempt.

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The main character Geralt of Rivia is attending a "meeting" with all the sorcerers and sorceress in the land. After the night has ended a fight breaks out between the Sorcerers and sorceress the very next day at the most crucial part of the meeting.

(I will have to do the images of the witcher and the other character in a seperate post.)

The overall theme is similar to a war story interwoven with adventure and fantasy. It is important as it adds to the mystical sense of the book.

The author Mr. Sapkowski doesn't use many symbols, to me it seems he prefers to make it seem more real than fantasy.

Only people 16+ should really read the witcher. It has profanity and questionable scenes. But then again Mr. Sapkowski had wanted his books to feel as real as possible, While keeping the fantasy.

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The second rendition of the book's cover

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Austin England Novel Project-Warriors: Midnight by Erin Hunter

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Austin England Novel Project-Warriors: Midnight by Erin Hunter

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1. The main plot of Warriors: Midnight follows the cats Brambleclaw, Squirrelpaw, Twanypelt, Crowpaw, Stormfur, and Feathertail. Climbing over the mountain to return to the forest as quickly as possible, they stumble upon a tribe of cats, different from the usual clans followed throughout the series. After sheltering them for a while, the tribe reveals their true intentions, that Stormfur has been prophesied to kill Sabertooth, who has hunted the tribe of cats for centuries.

2. The main character of Warriors: Midnight is Stormfur, who is described as a “dark grey tom with amber eyes” on page four of the allegiances section. He can be seen on the second edition cover, which is seen above. Though not one of the prophesied characters, Stormfur tagged along for the adventure so that he could protect his sister Feathertail. He has a good sense of humor, and a good sense of justice once he thinks it through.

Leafpaw, the main character for the side story, is described as a “Light brown tabby she-cat with amber eyes and white paws” on page one of the allegiances section. She serves as a medicine cat apprentice for Thunderclan. She is a caring cat who will ignore clan borders to save a person in need. She is troubled knowing the whereabouts of the prophesied cats, who everyone sees as missing.

3. The theme of this story is that when faced with difficult trials, friends will always be there to help. Stormfur was not confident he could face Sabertooth alone, but once his friends came to help him they easily took him out. The theme is important because it shows readers that even if a difficult situation arises, as long as you have a good friend, you can push through it.

4. Warriors: Midnight takes advantage of many literary devices. For example, page 277 uses a symbol, stating, “She hardly knew how to load more trouble onto Firestar's shoulders, when he had so much to bear already.” While Firestar does not have a literal load on his shoulders, it implies that he has a lot to deal with. Another literary device used is personification. Page 191 says “A terrible shrieking broke out in the cave, slicing through the sound of rain pattering around them and even the noise of the falls.” Sound cannot slice something (At least through normal means), which means that personification is being used. Another symbol used can be found on page 272, where it says, “Crowpaw turned his head, a terrible blank look in his eyes.” The term ‘blank look’ is used to symbolize that the person is not all there and that they likely just witnessed something traumatic or disheartening.

5. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like imagining their own world, as with the descriptive language used in the book, it is easy to imagine the environments while still leaving them up to reader interpretation. I would also 100% recommend this book to those who have read the first book in this series. If you do not like cats, then this book is not for you, but it is hard not to recommend it to anyone else.

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The boy in striped pajamas follows a little boy named bruno who is the son of one of the nazi officers.Bruno be comes friends with shmuel, a jewish little boy in a concentration camp,The friendship between Bruno and Shmuel is going on during world war ll, The war is the reason that Shmuel is in a concentration camp in the first place. Both of the boys talk regularly through a fence and grow an unbreakable bond.I think the theme is about 2 children one of which is in a bad situation but they both put effort and there safety on the line to build a friendship.I think the author is showing how you can make something good out of and unthinkable situation when you find peace of mind and mental strength. The symbols i found in this book was that he cloths were dehumanizing in the way they were forced to wear them and couldn't wear what they wanted to. Another one was how Shmuel's mother was telling him there new home was a prison for example having to sleep on wooden boards. The last one is how the little boy was explaining why he thinks that the officers burn stuff a lot and why it smelled.i think this book would be good for an emotionally mature teen to read about past history.

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The plot of Great Expectations includes the main character living as a poor boy in a village with his aunt and uncle. He gets adopted by a secretive rich man who pays for his education and moves him to London. He eventually discovers his benefactor is an escaped prisoner he once helped as a child. Pip is the young man who moves to London and is educated to be a gentleman. He is gullible and easily influenced. Magwitch is the escaped convict who becomes rich and helps Pip. He claims to be falsely convicted but is eventually recaptured. The theme of Great Expectations involves the social structure in England with the rich and the poor living very different lives. Dickens used symbolism when he shows Uncle Joe as a simple man who works as a blacksmith. He also uses personification metaphors when describing Ms. Havisham who was left at the alter and now wears her old wedding dress. This book is a classic and can be read by any high school or college student. The story is slow at first, but the ending is satisfying.