Lauren Riihinen Reading journal 15-16 by Lauren Riihinen https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut This is my digital reading list for the school year. I have shared connections and recommendations based on what I read. a) Title/author b) Image of book cover c) Answer - What connection did you make to the story - characters, plot, theme, genre, etc? (2-3 complete sentences) d) Answer - What type of person would enjoy reading this story? Why? (2-3 complete sentences) en-us 2015-12-09 17:38:30 UTC 2016-01-05 13:45:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/announcement.jpg Long Walk to Water- by Linda Sue Park riihinen_lauren21 https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut/wish/85739074 As a reader, I connected to this book because my uncle, and my grandpa died both within a month of each other. This relates to A Long Walk to Water because it shows how important family is. This happened in the story when Salva's one companion; his uncle passed away at his toughest time. 

The people that would like this is book is someone that likes books that are realistic. Readers that read this novel will be inspired by the main characters hope and perseverance. These readers would be the kind of person that likes learning and hearing about personal stories that involve overcome of tragedy.

]]> 2015-12-09 17:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut/wish/85739074 A Christmas Carol- Charles Dickens riihinen_lauren21 https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut/wish/87708369 As a reader, I can connect to this book because one of the characters is very excited about Christmas. I am the same way. This character is very appreciative, giving, and joyful during the holiday season, like me.

The people that would enjoy reading this book is people that like stories that are fiction. These readers would like novels with a little bit of fairytale but at the same time realistic.

]]> 2016-01-05 13:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut/wish/87708369 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library- Chris Grabenstein riihinen_lauren21 https://padlet.com/riihinen_lauren21/ee5p3ky04xut/wish/87710548 As a reader, I can connect to this novel because the main character is very competitive and so am I. In the beginning of the book the main character competes with his brothers during one of Mr. Lemoncello's board games. The main character goes through many challenges trying to win and it sometimes pays off.

The people that would enjoy reading this novel is people that like to read about action and adventure. The readers will become inspired to take adventurews and be mopre competitive.

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