Read to succeed by Zander Cheng https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0 en-us 2020-04-28 02:22:27 UTC 2020-10-18 11:19:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Holes 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/535105684 By Louis Sachar

Holes is about a boy named Stanley Yelnats whose family has been riddled with bad luck for generations. The story begins with him being accused for stealing the shoes of the famous baseball player, Clyde Livingstone. However, he is innocent. He was sent to Camp Green Lake where they dig holes everyday to (supposedly) build character. But what they are actually digging for is a mystery.

I loved holes because of the amount of hummer and irony Louis Sacher but into this book. I also enjoyed how he ties the w(hole) story together all the way till the last paragraph. Another thing I thought was interesting about Holes were the parallels between the plot and setting of Holes and American history from the south as it used to be a slave state.

I read Holes as print book and for the top 50 student's list.

]]> 2020-04-28 02:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/535105684 Mortal Engines 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/550888685 By Philip Reeves

Mortal engines is a story about man named Tom Natsworthy, a third-class apprentice in London. Far in the future,  whole towns and cities have become mobile as fuel and resources become scarce. The story continue when he meets a girl named Hester, who attempts to kill the mayor but fails. However, there is more to this girl than you think.

Mortal Engines is amazing. How Philip Reeve managed to imagine this world is insane. I loved how interesting the world is because of how their world is related to ours. Mortal Engines is set many years in the future our appliances like toasters and lightbulbs are what they call "Old-tech".

Mortal engines is a print book and is part of my multiple choice.]]> 2020-05-05 01:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/550888685 Gangsta Granny 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/595791922 By David Williams

Gangsta Granny is a story about a Ben, a kid who, unlike others, is very fond of pluming. Every Sunday he stays with his grandma, whom he thinks is old, boring and just eats cabbage. This is until he discovers his grandma is an expert jewel thief who wants to steal the crown jewels. They both team up and start planing to steal them. However, many people are suspicious and will they pull it off.

This book would have to be one of my favourites as it shows the lovely relationship between Ben and his Grandma. I would recommended  this book to families and also anyone who wants to have a good 

I read this book as a print book and part of the principal's list.]]> 2020-05-26 22:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/595791922 ANZAC Ted 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/621839156 By Belinda Landsberry

The picture book, ANZAC Ted is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his bear. While his bear is tattered and  in some parts, broken, he explains that his bear was part of the ANZAC's, bring joy to everyone he met. 

I liked this book because it explores the theme of expectations and reality while giving tribute to the ANZAC. I think this book should be read to all the younger years as it can teach them important life lessons.

I read ANZAC Ted as a print book and is part of the top 50 student's list.]]> 2020-06-11 05:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/621839156 Predators Gold 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/649958405 By Philip Reeves

Predators Gold is second in the Mortal Engines quartet. After escaping from London in the Jenny Heavier. Hester and Tom reach another traction city riddled with plague. They eventually meet Freya, the leader "Radiance" of the city and Professor Penny Royal.

I really love this sequel to Mortal Engines and I think it does a great job at continuing the story of Hester and Tom after the events of Mortal Engines. I also love how Philip Reeves references a lot from the first book to ensure the reader into the story even more.]]> 2020-07-08 09:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/649958405 Cambridge Math 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/690920680 year 9

I enjoyed this book because it has a lot of interesting mathematical concepts such as pi, pythagorus theorem, Algebra, etc.

This is part of my personal choice books.]]> 2020-08-21 05:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/690920680 The Famous 5 on treasure island (The Famous 5 - 1) 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/758343510 3 children named Julian, Dick and Anne go to visit their Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin at their home called Kirrin Cottage for the summer. When they arrive, they also get to meet their cousin, Georgina, who very tomboyish and will only answer to anyone if called by George.  After meeting up and finding Georgina's dog, Timmy, they  make their way to the island off the coast Kirrin Cottage where they will encounter new adventures and even new enemies.

I liked this book as it was a heart warming story with many different plot. The story was also very good at showing the relationships between the characters progress throughout the story.]]> 2020-09-18 12:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/758343510 Boy 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/763400390 by Phil Cummings

Boy is a picture book about a boy who can't hear and often talks to people through his hands or in the sand. He lives in a small village on the edge of a forest that has been burned down by a dragon. Their battles would last for very long and would happen over and over again.  Boy would always wonder why they would fight and one day, went to find out. Would he stop this fued?

I found Boy to be very enjoyable as it makes us question why we fight on certain topics in the first place.
]]> 2020-09-21 08:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/763400390 Entries 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/837183705 Principals list:
- Gangsta Granny
- Boy
- The 104 Story Treehouse

Student top 50 list:
- Holes
- Anzac Ted
- Ready Player 1

Personal choice:
- Mortal Engines
- Predators Gold
- Cambridge Hot Maths
- Five on a Treasure Island]]> 2020-10-17 00:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/837183705 Ready Player 1 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/837191475 By Ernest Cline

Ready Player 1 is set 30 years into the future where the earth is full of overpopulation and global warming and everyone is obsessed with the OASIS, a virtual world that everyone spends most of their time in and created by the mastermind James Halliday. Wade Watts lives in "The stacks" with his cruel uncle and aunt. He decides to spend his spare time searching for Halliday's Easter Egg. He loses hope until he becomes the first person to find the first key to Halliday's Easter egg.

I loves this book as it was set in a future that could happen and how Ernest Cline tells the story the way Wade would be telling it to other people.]]> 2020-10-17 00:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/837191475 The 104 Story Treehouse 20cheng1 https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/838707030 Written by Andy Griffins, illustrated by Terry Denton.

Andy and Terry, the protagonist of the story, live in a 104 story treehouse. It comes with a stupid hat story, a money (and honey) making machine, a never ending staircase and much more. But then, Andy's tooth starts to hurt, so it up to Terry and their friend Jill, to find a solution.

I love this book as it gave me memories of when I use to read this series when I was a kid. I also love how imaginative Andy Griffins writing can be.]]> 2020-10-18 11:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/20cheng1/dvxzz915h85mbkm0/wish/838707030