8th Period's Reading Reviews by Jennifer Rivas https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis en-us 2018-02-20 20:41:17 UTC 2025-11-02 06:00:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Alarmclock.png In the After by Demetria Lunetta jennifer_rivas https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/233510463        It's the end of the world. "They" have taken over and only a few lucky ones have survived including Amy. She is resourceful, brave, and intelligent. In a world where you must focus on yourself and survival first, Amy opens her heart to a toddler who she finds, helps keep alive, and loves.
       Shockingly, they are rescued and taken to a New Hope. At first it seems like a haven for survivors but soon they discover that New Hope is not all that it seems. The question becomes who's more dangerous: the "monsters" on the outside who devour humans as meals or the "monsters" on the inside whose disturbed moral compass leads to corruption and death. 
5 Stars-If you like post-apocalyptic thrillers, brave protagonists, and a hint of romance, you will love this book! 
]]> 2018-02-20 20:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/233510463 Under Trump border patrol steps up searches far from the border. by ron nixion 100132505 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/234004815 this article is about trump enforcing laws for border patrol officers are aloud to go on private property without a warrant, and ranchers are not happy about it. they are going way beyond the border and putting cameras up on private property and a man has taken it up to court and sued the border patrol and the city due to trespassing. 

i would give this a 4 because it  had a lot of good facts and i think if your into politics and you have been following the trump election than you will be interested.  its on www.nytimes.com ]]> 2018-02-21 21:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/234004815 ivanka trump calls questions about fathers sexual misconduct "inaproprite" 100132505 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/235638965 trumps daughter gets questioned about her fathers sexual misconduct, and how she thought it was affecting mrs. trump. 
i would give this a two because it didnt say much about what happened, if you like trump then youll like it. 
www.nytimes.com]]> 2018-02-26 21:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/235638965 ISIS shows a video of us soldiers getting ambushed. 100132505 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/238362092 this article is about ISIS and the battle that went on between 4 soldiers from the us, it was all caught on a helmet cam, and isis released it to the public where citiziens and loved ones saw the soldiers be brutally  murdered. 
www. usatoday.com]]> 2018-03-05 21:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/238362092 cotton warehouse on fire 100132505 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/243749181 spring break week, we had our fourth cotton warehouse fire causing  a big investagtion and its has caused alot of the cotton to burn, the past cotton warehouse fire went from sunday night all the way to monday causing a big cloud of smoke to tower over lubbock. 
 www.avalanchejournal.com ]]> 2018-03-19 20:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/243749181 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/247070115 Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins ]]> 2018-03-28 20:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/247070115 Swagger Like Us https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/247070295 2018-03-28 20:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/247070295 The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins 100097026 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251723867 In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, rural retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.
 I give this a 5 star rating and would recommend it to people who like thrillers. 
]]> 2018-04-13 20:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251723867 Swagger like us 100102419 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251723868 A College girl at Texas A & M that is a stud at basketball. The article just states about her hobbies what made her chose that school and tells about her and the life of a star at a D1 college and the life of a student athlete. ]]> 2018-04-13 20:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251723868 thank you pittsburg 100099125 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251724392 about andrew mcutchen and him going away and being traded to the giants. He writes about his love for the city ]]> 2018-04-13 20:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251724392 Toronto Raptors, joanne C. 100145749 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725039 the history of the toronto raptors from the beginning ,of their start in the nba. I gave this book a 4 star.
People who like history of basketball, will like this book . ]]> 2018-04-13 20:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725039 Tunnel Vision 100102419 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725361 Tunnel Vision is about Noah Synderguaard and his life growing up and not wanting to play baseball. He plays in the MLB now but as a child he wanted to be to be a soccer player. His mom forced him to play baseball and pushed him to his limits. He tells a story about him in the on deck circle and telling his mom to shut up then he got grounded but he went up and hit home run and then his mom ungrounded him.]]> 2018-04-13 20:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725361 Thank you, Oklahoma 100099125 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725559 about bker mayfield and his journey through texas tech and then oklahoma and he states that he is going to the draft]]> 2018-04-13 20:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725559 How it all wentdown 100099125 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725861 This article is about richard sherman and the process of how his trade went down. it explains why he did it and that he will always love seattle]]> 2018-04-13 20:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251725861 Swagger like us 100099125 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726180 About a girl who plays basletball at texas a&m university the article talks about how she chose that school and all the confidence she has in her team to do big things]]> 2018-04-13 20:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726180 Thank you Pittsburg 100102419 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726508 This article is about Andrew Mccutchen and how he got traded when he has done so much for pittsburg and the baseball association. Andrew was the star center fielder and was one of the faces of the pirates baseball association. Then they traded him to another team and he knew what went down when he got the call from the guy that tells them they are released or traded]]> 2018-04-13 20:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726508 Trying on the pinstripes with Russell Wilson 100099125 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726694 this article talks about russell wilson and why he chose to play baseball and what he thinks about it they ask questions like do u think you can be succesfull in both sports]]> 2018-04-13 20:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251726694 Trying on the Pin Stripes 100102419 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251727149 This article is about Russell Wilson a NFL quarterback that wanted to go back to baseball like college. He played college baseball at southern NC a D1 school and was drafted in 03 by the orioles but declined. HE then pursued his years in football and won a super bowl. Now in his year he wanted to go back and try it this spring.]]> 2018-04-13 20:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251727149 H-Town, Our TIme is Now 100102419 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251728414 This is about the houston astros and how they bounced back from the hurricane and impacted the whole world. They suffered dearly and still came back and won the world series to prove how strong houton is and they are not weak and will just break down.]]> 2018-04-13 20:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251728414 Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe 100154013 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251972106 Doctor Faustus is about a well-respected German scholar, Faustus becomes dissatisfied with the simple forms of knowledge. He wanted to learn beyond logic, medicine, law, and religion. Faustus decides to practice magic. His friends Valdes and Cornelius teach him everything they know about black arts, soon after he starts a new career as a magician by summoning up Mephastophilis, a 🤬. Mephastophilis warned Faustus about the horrors of 🤬. Faustus unphased tells Mephastophilis to return to his master, Lucifer, with an offer of Faustus’s soul in exchange for twenty-four years of service from Mephastophilis.
I would rate this book a 5 if you like reading plays, and if you also like tragic ending. ]]> 2018-04-16 02:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/251972106 This is How You Die 100090909 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337211 This book is about a machine that has the ability to predict the user’s death with just a sample of their blood. No one knows how this machine came to, but still many people use this machine to see how they die. The book is compiled of many stories submitted by fans and such. The most memorable story I have, A corporal in the U.S Navy, leads a team of individuals known as the Expendables. The corporal knows the deaths of all those that were installed into the Expendables, and this corporal tries to not let his men die of the cause the machine said. Overall, I give the book a 4-star rating. People who like mysteries and such will like this book.]]> 2018-04-16 20:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337211 The shack 100096818 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337507 by:William P. young 
Its about this dad and kids going to the lake for a little vacation. During the vacation the daughter ends up getting tooken. The dad goes threw a mental break down and hunts for the guy that kidnapped his daughter. He ends up like going into the woods and he meets good somehow, at first he is hesitant and dont want to go and follow him. Later on god and a group of other people lead him to find his daughter and have peace at mind. ]]> 2018-04-16 20:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337507 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar children 100167610 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337807 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar children is a novel by Ransom Riggs, which uses real old pictures as a tool of story telling. It is an easy to read fantasy novel, whose main protagonist, Jacob, is a 16 year old social outsider, who idolizes his Grandfather. His Grandfather was a polish refugee, grew up in a children's home and faught in world war 2. He told Jacob, who spent his whole life in Florida great stories of war, his travels but most importantly the children's home. In his stories he described the children as having supernatural powers and presented the home as a place of great happiness. Jacob, growing up, gladly accepted these stories, especially since his grandfather seemed to believe in them himself and always showed pictures displaying the children using their powers. As he gets older he stops believing his grandfather because his father says he has dementia and his own life ends up being very unspectacular. All of this changes when Jacob finds his grandfather dead in the woods and gets a glimpse at a disturbing monster. His family sends him to counseling but his counsellor, after many weeks encourages him to follow his grandfather's last wish of him going to the welsh island on which the children's home is. He gets to go to the island, leading him to find out that his grandfather told the truth and he expiriences his own adventure very dangerous adventure in the style of his grandpa's stories.
 I give the book a 4.5/5 for being  an excellent easy to read fictional story which instills a sense of wonder and adventure, and telling especially young readers that we can all experience adventures like our grandparents did.
People who like examining the sience behind inspiration and storytelling will love this book. It is especially great for younger readers, although it contains some violence and a very young might be freightened. Nonetheless, the book will be very entertaining for those who wanted to match their grandparents stories or who find an old violent fairytale enjoyable to read.]]> 2018-04-16 20:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252337807 A Letter To NFL GMs 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252338098 This article is a reflection on Shaquem and the struggles he has went through in his life. He tells NFL GMs that even though he doesn't have a hand, that he will still give it his all and play with his heart.]]> 2018-04-16 20:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252338098 "The Leaving" by Tara Altebrando 100099249 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252338106 This book is about 6 kids who go missing at a young age but 11 years later 5 of the kids come back except for one, but the kids don"t remember anything that has happen those 11 years or where the other kid is that is still missing. The missing kid sister is still determined to find her brother but soon discovers the secrets behind these closed doors.]]> 2018-04-16 20:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252338106 Looking For Alaska 100097571 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339028 This book is basically about a boy falling in love with a girl at his boarding school but the night after they kiss, she dies in a car crash]]> 2018-04-16 20:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339028 Scythe 1001018301 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339051 Sythe is a novel by Neal Shusterman. Scythe is set in a distant future world where death is no longer a worry. People can live forever and still look young. this is where the scythe's come in, it's their job to glean so the population does not exceed what is possible to maintain. The book follows two young people who get absorbed into the world of Scythes and follows their two points of view. Overall the book is an excellent and enjoyable read for those who like Dystopian settings. ]]> 2018-04-16 20:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339051 I AM NUMBER FOUR by Pittacus Lore 100102917 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339391 This book is about a guy that comes from a planet named Lorien and he is running from the Mogadorians, because they destroyed his planet and now they are coming for him. The main characters name is John and he is the one running from them.  I would give this book a solid 5 stars because it is very exciting and has a lot of action and makes you want to keep reading. People who liked"Brain Jack" will like I AM NUMBER FOUR.  ]]> 2018-04-16 20:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339391 Underrated Wide Receivers 101 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339508 This article includes the cornerback Richard Sherman. It includes his take on the underrated receivers that he has gone against. In this article he names 5 people that surprised him and that he considered who were good receivers.]]> 2018-04-16 20:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252339508 A monster calls 100148791 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340290 by Patrick ness
This book is about a young boy named conor who lives with his mother who has cancer. Every night, for a week or two, he has nightmares about a the ew tree in his backyard turning into a monster. Each night]]> 2018-04-16 20:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340290 Minnesota Timberwolves 100145749 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340435 by ben goessling 
This book is about the start of the minnesota timberwolves in the nba. From the very first game, till 2012. This book includes all the players traded , drafted and retired during this time .I would give this book a 5 star rating .People who enjoy informational texts about the history of the timberwolves will enjoy this book.]]> 2018-04-16 20:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340435 Drowned City Hurricane Katrina & New Orleans 100162933 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340812 This book is about a natural disaster that happened  on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina's monstrous winds and surging water overwhelmed the protective levees around low-lying New Orleans, Louisiana. Eighty percent of the city flooded, in some places under twenty feet of water. Property damages across the Gulf Coast topped $100 billion. One thousand eight hundred and thirty-three people lost their lives. The riveting tale of this historic storm and the drowning of an American city is one of selflessness, heroism, and courage.]]> 2018-04-16 20:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252340812 Soldier Boys by 100120480 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252341335 The book ]]> 2018-04-16 20:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252341335 The Spear 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252341381 This article is about Derwin James. He tells about his time that he as went through at Florida State University. He gives us information on why it was such a good experience, and how it was a great journey.]]> 2018-04-16 20:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252341381 The 5 Toughest Guys I've Faced 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252342765 Dwight Freeney is one the athletes that I look up to the most in football. He tells us about his time in the NFL and who the most legendary and dangerous athletes are. The one that interested me the most in this story was his take on Michael Vick.]]> 2018-04-16 20:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252342765 The 5 Toughest Linemen I Have Faced 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252344289 This article is written by Gerald McCoy. This article is mostly for them big boys. He tells about going against offensive linemen, and what they did that stopped him. It gives you an idea on how crazy the trenches are.]]> 2018-04-16 20:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252344289 Thank You, Kansas City 100102894 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252345019 This article is written by Jamaal Charles. He tells about the environment and what amazed him about being in Kansas. He gives us his story and how he will always treasure being in that franchise]]> 2018-04-16 20:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252345019 13 reasons why 100136840 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252768252 by Jay Asher 
clay jenson finds the cassette tapes of his bestfriends hannah baker after she has commited 🤬 from being bullied. People who like drama and mysteries will like the book. i would rate it a 5.]]> 2018-04-17 20:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252768252 The Princess Saves Herself In This One 100161340 https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252770149 If you are obsessed with poem books as i you'll love this book. it is very emotional and will leave you feeling lonely, in love  but you will also learn that you are all you need. there is tragic loss in the book, although you are not related to anyone in this book you will feel all the feelings, all the pain the author feels by the words she chooses with each page. you will live her poem.  each page is like a different story fully explained. i love this book because everyone could relate to it one way or another. poems have the authors meaning but also have your own meaning. although you do not know the background of the relationships in this book you can fit it to a certain person or thing in your life. ]]> 2018-04-17 20:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_rivas/fxb4sc69xvis/wish/252770149