Summer Reading Choice Novel by Dana Alexander https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks Choose ONE novel you read this summer (NOT Nothing But The Truth). WRITE YOU NAME AND PERIOD NUMBER AS YOUR TITLE. Then, write the title of the novel and the author at the top of your post. Then... 1) Write a 2-3 sentence description of the novel (without giving away any spoilers). Be sure the description is engaging and leaves your peers wanting to read the novel!! 2) Type One quote from the novel that was significant (Use a proper citation). 3) Would you recommend this book? Why or why not? 4) Upload a photo of the cover of the novel on your post. See the example for help! en-us 2020-05-08 16:58:35 UTC 2025-11-17 19:25:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Mrs. Karcher - Period # dalexander36 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/735417599 Divergent by Veronica Roth

1) This dystopian young adult novel follows the life of an adolescent named Tris. Tris lives in a futuristic world where everyone is broken into 5 "factions", and as Tris enters adulthood she must choose which faction she belongs in. This 3 part trilogy follows the the life and struggles of numerous teenagers who are forced to face hard decisions, violence, adventure, love, death, fear, courage, betrayal, enemies, and ones own self. 

2)“Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it” (Roth 85). 

3)Yes! I would definitely recommend this book to others! I believe this book is relatable to people of all ages, genders, interests, etc. I have read this book numerous times and find it exciting and engaging every time! ]]> 2020-09-10 15:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/735417599 Hope O'Connor- Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748412836 Bailey's Story By Bruce Cameron

1.) This book is bout s dog named Bailey's journey. You learn about who Bailey is and who he  has to take care of his family. You also go on all of his journey's with him. 

2.) “Because failure isn't an option if success is just a matter of more effort.” (Cameron 89). 

3.) I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dogs or loves reading about dog's story's!

]]> 2020-09-15 15:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748412836 Bailey Austin - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748419402 Loot by Jude Watson

1) This crime action novel highlights the experiences of 12 year old March McQuin, who is the son of the notorious thief Alfie. When Alfie fell of a roof in Amsterdam in attempt of stealing a gem, he gives his lasts words to March in a form of a puzzle. This puzzle leads him to find Jules, his secret twin sister, and they need to steal 7 moonstones to break the curse that is bestowed upon them before it is too late.

2)"March looked inside to see what it was. It was the smallest space of a moment, that beat of a heart, that counted. Because the next time he looked up, his father was falling" (Watson 7)

3)I would recommend this book to others, as it includes thrilling action and plot twists that are bound to surprise any reader that likes action infused with an element of mystery.

]]> 2020-09-15 15:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748419402 Brynn C. - Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748426112 The Storm Runner by J. C. Cervantes

1) This book follows one of the main characters called Zain. Zain has a disability he has to use a cane because of his bum leg. He lives with his mom, his wrestling loving uncle, and a boxer (dog dog breed not a fighter) with 3 legs her name is Rosie.

2) "its not everyday you find yourself in a middle of some prophecy" 
( J. C. Cervantes )

I am sorry i don't know the page, i got this quote online because i don't have the book right now

3. I would recommend this book to people who are fans of the Percy Jackson series. This book is full of mythology but instead of greek mythology, mayan mythology. 


]]> 2020-09-15 15:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748426112 Mrs. Karcher - Period 4 Pretend She's Here by Lauren Rice https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748432705 1) This is a story of a 15-year-old girl that is suffering through grief (from losing her best friend).  When her best friend's family comes to town, Emily is overjoy; but what she didn't know was that the family came to get her! Trapped,  Emily feels alone and different from other people; this can be relate able  because people can feel alone or different.

2) " Pretend to be happy when you're in pain is just an example of how strong you are as a person." (Rice 243)

3) Yes, I would recommend this book to others! This book is great for people that like action, adventure, realistic fiction, or fiction. I have read the book multiple times and find it exciting every time!

]]> 2020-09-15 15:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748432705 Gavin Hornyak - Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748436842 Baseball Genius by Tim Green

1) This book follows a kid named Jalen DeLuca, a poor kid in New York City. His father runs a diner. Jalen is a huge Yankees fan and plays baseball. However, Jalen has this magical power to predict what type of pitch is coming next, he doesn't know how, he just knows. Jalen unfortunately cannot afford to play travel baseball, so he hatches a plan to steal signed baseballs from the Yankees' star second basemen, James Yager. He hopes to sell the baseballs so he can pay his travel team fees. After he gets caught, Jalen reveals his special power. He makes a deal with Yager, who is in a career threatening slump, that if he can help him get out of his slump, then Yager will pay his travel team fees.

2) "Jalen peered threw the doors of the Silver Liner Diner to make sure his father was still busy" (Green 1)

3) Yes! I would definitely recommend this book to any baseball fan. Yankee fan or not this book was very satisfying to read. I would suggest this book to anyone who is a baseball fan.]]> 2020-09-15 15:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748436842 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748443768 2020-09-15 15:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748443768 Ethan Geveke- Period 4 Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748486614 Finn wakes up lying on the ground wondering where he is he starts looking around baffled and something caught his eye it was something in the distance is that a man he questioned to himself and it turns out it was his name was wayne and explains  he is in magic kingdom and the job he got as a dhi and that all the other kids were having the same thing to. Every night they woke up in the park and had to stop the leader of the over takers will theyb fail or no.

]]> 2020-09-15 16:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748486614 Isabelle Rafizadeh period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748488183 Ghosts by Raina Telegaimer 
  Cat, the main character, is upset that she has to leave all her friends to move to Bahía de la Luna for her dad’s job. She meets her “annoying” neighbor Carlos, and he shows Cat and her little sister Maya, who has cystic fibrosis, around the town. Carlos shows them the ghosts that he knows and has seen, but what happens when the ghosts get overly excited? Maya’s life gets put in danger. My favorite character is Maya, the little sister; she is always ecstatic and upbeat even when times are rough. This is a great book for kids in middle school and elementary because it is a little bit of a challenge, but you can still glide through the book and feel the emotions of the characters and their journey that they are on. 


]]> 2020-09-15 16:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748488183 Laura Blandon - Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748512361 Renegades by Marissa Meyer

1) This is a dystopian young adult novel that shows the perspective of  Nova, a teenage girl. Nova's society used to be broken, but soon prodigies (extraordinary people with powers) built an organization called the "Renegades" that consists of prodigies who want to do good. The group Nova works for is the exact opposite. This book is quite the page-turner and will always build up suspense when you least expect it, and the life-or-death journeys these characters go on are extremely interesting.

2) "One cannot be brave who has no fear." (Marissa 54).

3) I would absolutely recommend this book to others! As soon as I picked it up the writing was intriguing and the descriptions were genius. The author obviously has a lot of talent because she makes the characters quirky and relatable as well!]]> 2020-09-15 16:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748512361 Jude Darragh - Period 1 Guest by Mary Downing Hahn https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748519728 1. This novel is taken place in a farm with a wonderful family consisting of a girl named Mollie, her baby brother named Thomas, and her parents: Mam and Dadoe. In this world they live in new born are showered with hatred. It is done to protect the baby from the kindle folk who will replace their baby with a identical terrible one. Mollie later spoke highly about Thomas and he was kidnapped. So now she has to get him back

2)  "Tis a pity he's  so ugly and puny,' they'd say." (Hahn 2)

3) No, I wouldn't recommend this book to others. Even for a 220 page book it was extremely repetitive which dragged the book on longer. It was an okay read. It was a "one-and-done" type of book

]]> 2020-09-15 16:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748519728 Jiya Ramani - Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748535131 Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix

1) Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix is a the 5th book in the novel that opens up a lot of secrets that will blow your minds. This book is about feeling a lot emotions. There is a really important character that has gone.

2)]]> 2020-09-15 16:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748535131 Isabel Meyer- Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748658203 The Miscalculations of Lightinng Girl by Stacy McAnulty

1) This novel follows the life of 12 year old Lucy. When Lucy was eight years old, she was struck by lighting that made her a genius, especially in math. Ever since the incident, Lucy has been home schooled by her nana, but now she has to go to middle school and try to make friends. 

2) “And changing the world is a tall order for someone who is just trying to survive each day" (McAnulty 78).

3) Yes! I recommend this book to everybody! Throughout the book, the author really shows Lucy and the other characters true character.]]> 2020-09-15 16:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748658203 Denise Caruthers- Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748774475 1. Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie, starts off as a peaceful vacation for many, but not all. Panic sets in for young Mrs. Doyle when she find out that her ex-best friend is following her around everywhere she goes on her honeymoon cruise. And, on top of this, on the cruise she booked, "she feels afraid------unsafe----as though everybody hates her".( page 169 ) But, the question soon turns into who hates her the most because, one morning Linnet Doyle is found in her cabin dead, shot through the head.

2. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend because it doesn't lack action. This murder mystery took a shocking turn that took me by surprise. I liked how this story kept me guessing for a new suspect in each chapter.

]]> 2020-09-15 17:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748774475 R. J. Palacio https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748779469 1)In the book wonder, it starts with a boy named August who has a facial deformity. August does not get treated very nice because of his face   his whole life he  was home schooled. until one day him and his family decided to put him in school. He encounters bulling popularity and  friendship.





2)"I know how to pretend i don't see the faces people make".


my opinion on the book is that it is really sad but entertaining book that I recommend to every one.]]> 2020-09-15 17:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748779469 Aaron Gellert - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748797751 Mazerunner by James Dashner 

1) This book is about a young boy named Thomas who is mysteriously placed in a weird town in the middle of a maze. Him and his friends try to find a way out of the giant maze and fight the grievers. 

2)"You are the shuckiest shuck faced shuck in the world!" (Dashner 267)

3) This book is a pretty good book, if you like fantasy, it is a thrilling book, with a lot of cliff hangers.

4) ]]> 2020-09-15 17:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748797751 Nicholas Proudlove Period 1 Takedown by Laura Shovan https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748916827 This book is about a young girl named mikayla, she wants to wrestle here whole family are wrestelers and she has been doing rec wresteling for a couple of years but when she trys out for the team they do not let her on because it is boys only. This book shows mikayla's story show from her point of veiw and another boy named levs. I would definetly reccomend this book.]]> 2020-09-15 17:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748916827 Grace Fu - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748940468 The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland
1.) This is a fantasy novel about 5 dragonets who face a destiny they didn't choose: to end a war going on between the dragon tribes. They have been hidden for much of their lives and are itching to go to the outside world and to test their own fate. In a 5-book series, this first installment outlines the price of freedom and chance of finding and making your own destiny instead of one that was shaped for you.

2.) "I mean, maybe I was born that way, but does that mean I'm like that forever? I guess I hope I have a choice, is all. I want to be what I want to be. Not who I have to be." (Sutherland 87)

3.) I would definitely recommend this book to others. It's very packed with adventure, action, and a book to show the consequences of war, knowledge, freedom, and choices. Despite this, it outlines that the risk can be worth it, and you can shape your own destiny.]]> 2020-09-15 17:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748940468 Serena Ahlowalia-Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748949445 Counting to be perfect By Suzanne LaFleur


1) Cassie has an oldr sister named Julia who just had a baby named Adele. They were hoping things would go the way they wanted, but did it...?

2) "The other art of her name, the Cassandra part, that's after me. But nobody calls me that."

3) Yes I would totally recommend this book to others, because you see, it starts off kinda boring in the beginning, but as you get more into the book, it gets better!


]]> 2020-09-15 17:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748949445 Holden Gillespie - period # 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748968957 Fish In A Tree By: Lynda Mullay Hunt 

1. There is a girl in the sixth grade named Ally who had a big problem. She did not know how to read and write. Since she does not do any of the work that includes reading and writing, she keeps getting bad grades and she needs to figure out something fast. 

2.  "If you judge a fish on it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's life believing it is stupid. "

3. I would definitely recommend this book to people who are more curious on what happens in peoples life sometime. I think it was cool how you can almost feel like Ally and see whta is going on inside her life. ]]> 2020-09-15 17:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748968957 Ella Thomas - Period 2 The One and Only Bob By: Katherine Applegate https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748993949 1) The main characters Bob the dog and his best friend Ivan the gorilla live in the circus together. Bob tells about his story and all the hardships he had prior to meeting Ivan. During the book they loose friends, gain friends and even go through some tough times together.

2) “Maybe it's easier to forgive others once you've learned how to forgive yourself” ( Applegate 201)

3) Yes, I would definitely recommend this book to others. The only restriction I would put on this book is that it is for ages 12 and up. But otherwise it is for all genders and interests. ]]> 2020-09-15 17:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/748993949 Olivia Russo Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749012497 Greenglass House by Kate Milford

1) The week before Christmas the creaky, old smugglers' inn and the innkeeper's adopted son, Milo, plans to spend his winter break relaxing in the peace and quite. At the end of the first night the guest bell rings over and over and over again and soon the inn is full of sectitive guests, each with a connetion to the houe, the Greenglass House. Soon thefts begin and Milo and Meddy, the cook's daughter and Milo's new friend, must solve mysteries of the thefts, the house, the guests, and themselves.

2)"It looked like a blue leather wallet, only bigger. Milo climbed down onto the rails behind the car and picked it up. And that's how he found the first map"(Milford, 29).

3) Yes! I would definatly recommed this book to others. I belive this book is relatable to people of all ages, genders, hobbies, etc. I loved this book so much that I went to Barns and Noble and bought 3 more exentions of it. Kate Milford is an amazing author!]]> 2020-09-15 17:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749012497 Ella Conforti-Period 5 Five Feet Apart by Tobias Laconis and Mikki Daughtry https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749110040 I1) This book is about a girl named Stella and boy named Will and they have this disease where they have tho stay five feet apart from people.  These two people become this amazing love story but still keep apart at the same time. 
2) "If I'm  going to die, I'd like to live  first." (Laconis 85) 
3) I totally recommend this book to anyone that like a good romance but also that is okay crying once in a while.  Every time I read the book I cry and smile and laugh all over again. Now that I hear that there is a movie I guess I will have to do it all over again. 
4)]]> 2020-09-15 18:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749110040 Lindsay Park - Period #4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749123867 Maze Runner by James Dashner

1. This intriguing action novel is filled with suspense, terror, courage, betrayal and death. It is based on the community filled with only teenage boys named the Glader. Not only are they stuck in this community, but things are acting strange when a new boy joins the Glader named Thomas. The Gladers struggle managing to stay alive throughout the 3 part trilogy. The world needs their help more then ever, will they save the world or fail.

2. "I just...feel like I need to save everyone. To redeem myself" (Dashner 293).

3. I would definitely recommend the "Maze Runner" to others. It is filled with action and people can relate to this book. It is a very exciting and dramatic book about teenagers. Once I start to read the first couple of chapters I can not put the book down!

]]> 2020-09-15 18:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749123867 Delaney Maute - Period #2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749132599 Restart by Gordon Korman

1.)  Restart by Gordon Korman isn't a typical book. Teenager, Chase Ambrose was on his roof, when all of the sudden he lost balance, slipped, and hit his head so hard that he lost his memory. Once Chase got the "all clear" to go to school again, he soon realized that the person that he used to be, wasn't anyone he was proud of, and that he has now changed for the better. The novel alternates chapters by character, and reveals how each one feels about Chase both before and after his accident. 

2.)“This is an awful thing that’s happened to you, but it’s also presenting you with a rare opportunity. You have the chance to rebuild yourself from the ground up, to make a completely fresh start.” (Korman 60)

3.) Yes! I would 100% recommend this book to other readers! This book was a page turner, always left me on the edge of my seat, it was engaging, and relatable! ]]> 2020-09-15 18:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749132599 Prisha Sakpal - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749178157 Getting Burned by Carolyn Keene

1. This book already has a lot of tragedy but wont stop putting more. There was only good new or bad news (which no one likes) no neutral. After the only shelter in town the burned down there were lots of mysteries and a ton of work... On one hand trying to fundraiser for the shelter to renovate it and on the other hand trying to figure out if the fire was a accident or not (who knows)... 

2. “Not many girls would have used their wits the way you did," the officer observed.” (Keene 145 ish)

3. Yes! I would recommend this book to others because the guessing of the mystery never works in these books (There are series) It is so twisted and turned that it is impossible to to every figure out what is is going to happen in the next page...


]]> 2020-09-15 18:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749178157 Connie Wang - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749231106 Lord of the Flies by William Golding

1) A group of ordinary country boys and a group of choir boys survive a plane crash during an unspecified World War, and they elect a leader, Ralph, the main character, to fill in the part of the missing adult. However, order soon collapses due to the actions of his archenemy, and Ralph faces the question of his life’s conclusion much sooner than he expected.

2) “ ‘Maybe...maybe there is a beast...maybe it’s only us’ ” (Golding 99).

3) I would recommend this book to all of the people who read and liked the novel, Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, or those who don’t mind some violence here and there. Although there are some bloody spots I don’t approve of, I find this book surprisingly realistic and definitely a favorite of mine.]]> 2020-09-15 18:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749231106 Evan Mei - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749270037 Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

1) This thrilling book looks at the adventure of a 12 year old genius named Charlie. Although she is extremely intelligent, she is very lazy, applying to the University of Colorado instead of schools like Princeton, and constantly skips classes and does no more than what is asked of her. But, she has been, "blackmailed" as Charlie called it, into helping the CIA find one of Einstein's hidden equations before a terrorist group gets to it first. The terrorist group is very organized, and has some background information from an ex-KGB officer leading straight to Israel, while the CIA has a 12 year old genius who had to be blackmailed to help them. Can the CIA get to the equation before the terrorists?

2) "The world is a dangerous place, not because the of the people who are evil, but because of those who won't do anything about it. ----- Albert Einstein" (Gibbs, Beginning of Section 1 of 3)

3) Yes, I would recommend this book to others. The book shows very well that people can do much more than what they think they can do, and that being lazy only kills the talent. Much of the talent in the world is wasted, and in the case of Charlie, minimum effort is worthless, and only maximum effort can change the world.


]]> 2020-09-15 18:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749270037 Hailey Sund Period #1 hsund26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749375329 Harley Merlin by Bella Forrest
1) This magical book is about a young adult named Harley Merlin. Harley was born with magical powers and was lost from the magical community in the foster system. This novel centers around Harley and her new friends' adventures and the dangers.

2) “Errors were meant to be recorded and later avoided, not repeated. Elitism raised the masses once, to the point where the people got angry and toppled entire monarchies. Had we really learned nothing?” (Forrest 375).

3) I would definitely recommend this book to everyone in middle school and high school because people can relate to some (non-magical) struggles that Harley has gone through. I have read this book to many times to count and it is still exciting.


]]> 2020-09-15 19:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749375329 Emma McAuliffe- Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749488230 Red Queen- Victoria Aveyard
1) This dystopian novel follows the adventures and hardships of the young teenager Mare. Mare is one of the many people who find the separation based on blood type unfair. The first part of this four book series follows the way of a royal family, Mare and many other struggling characters. Every character faces hardships, adventure, evil, manipulation, and many more including ones they use to love. 

2) “A lie will raise me up, and one day another lie will bring me down”(Aveyard 89). 

3)Yes, I would recommend this book. For me this book is a great read for those who love suspense and plot twists. I believe this book is a great read for anyone over the age of 10 and up. I had recently reread this book to read an extra that came out and liked even more than the first time. 

]]> 2020-09-15 19:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749488230 Eric Fossataro- Period 4 efossataro26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749904016 The Storm Runner By J.C Cervantes

1) In the book the main character is Zane, Zane lives with his mother, Rosie, Hondo,Ms.cab. This book takes place in Mexico and this book is based on  demons,gods,giants.magic,and shape-shifting. 



2)
 “Expect that in the last two days, two mythical creatures form that idiot book appeared” 
(22 Cervantes )

3) I would recommend this book because it has a lot of magic and if you are a magic book lover I recommend you reading this.  

4)


]]> 2020-09-15 23:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/749904016 Cristal Blanca Lopez -Period 1 cblancalopez25 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/750086952 When You Reach me by Rebecca Stead

This book is about a sixth grader girl named Miranda and she lives in New York with her mom. She has been receiving mysterious messages from somebody who knows all about her, even things that have not even happened yet. There is a homeless man who lives near Miranda’s apartment and has been doing weird exercises. 


“Each of us has a veil between ourselves and the rest of the world, like a bride wears on her wedding day, except this kind of veil is invisible. We walk around happily with these invisible veils hanging down over our faces. The world is kind of blurry, and we like it that way. But sometimes our veils are pushed away for a few moments, like there's a wind blowing it from our faces. And when the veil lifts, we can see the world as it really is, just for those few seconds before it settles down again. We see all the beauty, and cruelty, and sadness, and love. But mostly we are happy not to. Some people learn to lift the veil themselves. Then they don't have to depend on the wind anymore.”
(Mom Chapter 21)


I would recommend this book because it's about friendship and kindness. If you like mystery and solving clues this is the book you should read. This is my favorite book and its is an enjoyable book to read. 

]]> 2020-09-16 01:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/750086952 Emerson Coda - Period 5 ecoda26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/750115236 The Crossover By: Kwame Alexander
1.) The Crossover is about a teenager named Josh Bell and his brother JB through their basketball carrer. After a sudden tradegy it changes everyting for the brothers. This led to conflict in the book by Josh being jealous of his brother. 


2. The lesson here is that you will always feel jealous of someone, but you have to respect what you have. There’s no time for jealousy in life, because, as the author puts it, “Always shoot for the sun and you will shine.”


3. Yes I would reccomend this book for anyone. This book teaches an important lesson wihc can teach a lot of people. The journye and the conflic in this book that the characters have to sustain is amazing. A true masterpiece by Kwame Alexander.  


]]> 2020-09-16 01:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/750115236 Zach Sole - Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/751198219 Diary Of A Wimpy Kid - Meltdown

1. The book is about a kid named Greg who is in middle school and try to get popular. He starts in a day that is very weird that its the middle of winter with summer like weather. Greg is trying to live out his life good but obstacles keeps messing with it. 

2. "The best person I know is Myself.” You can see how he only wants to get popular. 

3. Yes I would recommend the book because its a good chill book to read and it is really great to read on your free time.]]> 2020-09-16 12:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/751198219 Andrew Matty-period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752114889 The Maze Runner-James Dashner

1.) The Maze Runner is a fast-paced exciting novel with lots of adventure and action. It can be very immersive and you will often feel like your inside the maze yourself. 
2.)"He began his new life standing up surrounded by cold darkness and stale dusty air. Metal ground against metal, a lurching shudder shook the floor beneath him."(page 1 Dashner).
3.) I would recomend this book to anyone who loves adventurous, fast paced, and sometimes even scary books.
4.)]]> 2020-09-16 15:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752114889 Joshua Koshy Period 5 - Minecraft: The Island https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752143606 1. This survival story is about a man being thrown into a new world that he has no idea how to deal with. He must find new ways to survive this weird world and adapt to it.  

2. “I hope what I’ve learned helps you find your way. Most of all, I hope you’ve learned that in this world of mines and crafting, the most important thing you can craft is you.” This quote teaches a very valuable lesson, despite the Minecraft theme.

3. I would recommend this book not only is it an adventure novel and very thrilling, it also has many valuable lessons in the book. This is a great book for all readers young and old.


]]> 2020-09-16 15:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752143606 Izzi Lee- Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752177050 Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

1. Told by the perspective of a Percy Jackson, this book goes into a lot of depth about the stories of the 12 Olympians. This story is told by Percy’s perspective, so it is told in a modern and sassy way. Each Olympian has about of chapter about themselves, explaining their most famous myths and sometimes the beginning of their life. Famous stories like Hephaestus falling down cliff, Athena popping out of her moms head, and Persephone getting suck in the under world are covered in this book.

2. “So Aphrodite married Hephaestus and the celebrity ship Aphrophaestus completely dominated Olympian tabloid news for like a thousand years. Did they live happily ever after? HAHAHHAHA. No.” - Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods

3. I would definitely recommend this to someone who loves the Percy Jackson books, or who wants to learn more about Greek mythology. Sometime learning Greek mythology is boring and this is the complete opposite. If your just a Percy Jackson fan, you’d also love this because it goes more in-depth about the actual myths then the original books ever did.]]> 2020-09-16 16:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752177050 Becka Horowitz - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752185300 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

1. The book, “A Man Called Ove '' is about an old man who has experienced loss but forms unlikely friendships. Ove is a sour old man who learns how to get used to modern people.

2. “We always think there's enough time to do things with other people. Time to say things to them. And then something happens and then we stand there holding on to words like 'if'.”

3. I loved this book and would recommend this book for anyone. It teaches important lessons and is enjoyable to read.]]> 2020-09-16 16:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752185300 The Trial - Period 5 By: Reid Burke rburke26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752186903 Hashimoto
This book is about a boy Toby who is going into 5th grade and during the summer he and his friend Lucas create a list of ten thing they are going to do this summer. the tenth thing is to hike the applacian trail unfortunately, Lucas could not be there to do it with Toby, so Toby did it for Lucas.

“Nothing whets the intelligence more than a passionate suspicion, nothing develops all the faculties of an immature mind more than a trail running away into the dark.” ( Hashimoto 164)

I would reccomend this book because it is interesting and action packed.

"  ]]> 2020-09-16 16:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752186903 Nicky Rafizadeh 3 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752204914 The book I Survived the American Revolution who has a cruel uncle that works him hard. One day he escapes and goes to New York City, the only home he knows. However New York City is what is to be the biggest battle yet. 



I would highly recommend this book to 7th graders. Read the book and find out what happens next.]]> 2020-09-16 16:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752204914 Matt Chiong Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752211078 The Lion The Witch and Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

The book is about 4 kids named Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan. ]]> 2020-09-16 16:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752211078 Glen Finnie Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752236604 1. The Unteachables is a book by gordon korman about a group of misfit students who are thrown together into one class. To make it worse their teacher was involved in a famous cheating scandal and just sits around doing crosswords all day. This is the story about what happens.

2. Justness and fairness aren’t just part of the Social Studies Curriculum you know, they’re the building blocks of our entire society

3. This book is great for anyone who’s looking for a book with a good plot and a funny story. 


]]> 2020-09-16 16:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752236604 Stephen Sun- Period 4 s2sun26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752312819 Way of the Warrior Kid by: Jocko Willink

This book is about a 5th grader going into sixth grade. During the summer, Marc's uncle Jake came over to their house and Uncle Jake helped strengthen and helped Marc overcome his fears.

“We all want freedom in life. We want to be able to do what we want. We want to live free. But in order to get freedom, we have to work for it. Work hard. We have to earn that freedom. Freedom requires discipline. So even though sometimes discipline seems like it is trapping you and making you do things that you don’t want to do, discipline is the thing that will set you free. Discipline equals freedom.”  (Willink 84)

Yes I would recommend this book because it teaches that you have to work hard to become good. You have to be disciplined in order to be successful



]]> 2020-09-16 16:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752312819 Avery Lakoff Period 1 dalexander36 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752431781 Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us by Johnny Wander
This book is about the lives of Ota and Hirsh. It is written in comic strips and it captures the daily activities of their lives. 

"What if rook could talk!?" (pg 163)

I would recommend it because its a funny book that can a person can read for fun. ]]> 2020-09-16 16:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752431781 Matt Chiong Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752644707 The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

This book is about four kids named Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter. it is a book about these four kids who  get bombed in world war II.

“Once a King in Narnia, always a King." (pg 177)

I would recommend this book because its a very short book and there is an adventure to it.]]> 2020-09-16 17:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752644707 Emily Tamayo Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752726520 The book "The One and Only Ivan"
is about a gorilla named Ivan who was captured as an infant and was kept in that home until he was no longer able to take care of. Soon after he was transfered to a mall. He always was very lonely because he was kept in cage for over 27 years wondering what life in the wild was like since he never got a chance to live in the wild.
 
“They think I'm too old to cause trouble. ..."

I would reccomend this book for a person that like kind of sad books because at someparts it does get a little sad but overall it is a really good book.]]> 2020-09-16 18:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752726520 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752786779 2020-09-16 18:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752786779 Eise Hoving period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752788586 This book is engaging and I liked it. The book is about a society that has powers and experienced an event where the gangs ruled Gatlon city for 20 years and caused chaos and destruction. The gangs were stopped by the Renegades, who had powers and were superheroes. The book is viewed from the different characters, who have different points of view. This makes the reader think about events and how the main characters feel about those events and the characters in them. For example Nova asks herself, ‘‘Who was he and where did he come from’’about Adrian. Because as a reader you also see Adrian’s perspective , and get  Adrian’s information,  you understand their choices and behavior.]]> 2020-09-16 18:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752788586 Brody Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752796857 Holes by Louis Sachar 
 
1. The book " Holes" is about a kid who is forced to go to a torture camp because he stole shoes. everyday they dig holes but one day two of them leave and have to survive on there own. 
 
2. "There it is Big thumb." 
 
 
3.I would recommend this book because it was my favorite book that i read this summer and it is kind of an adventure book.]]> 2020-09-16 18:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752796857 Katelyn Squeglia Period 5- A Long Walk To water by: Linda Sue Park https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752841132 1. This book A Long Walk to Water, is about a fearless young character named Salva. Salva lives in Africa where there is very low on water. The world Salva lives in is very tragic and is about trying to find clear water. After soldiers attacking his town, he then realizes he lost his family due the war. As Salva get's older he must realize he has to start living without his family, and live by himself with people he doesn't know. This book follows along the path of a adventurous , fearless, and a strong boy fighting his life to reunite with his family and find fresh water.
2. "“One step at a time, one day at a time, just today, just this day to get through.”(Park about 100 page)
3. Yes! I would definitely recommend this book to other readers! This book is for anyone who likes to read about never giving up and finding faith in yourself even if it takes time.]]> 2020-09-16 18:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752841132 Hulu Hu - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752849304 Testificate Man and the Quest to Become Interesting! - Element Animation
1. The book is about a villager in Minecraft who has to save his village. He goes to places far from his village.
2. "Something like that sure would make this place more interesting again."(Element 11)
3. I would recommend this book because it shows a villager and his friends facing challenges to get to their goal.
4. ]]> 2020-09-16 18:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752849304 Benjamin Cholet, Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752882252 My book, The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury, is about small stories told in the view a stranger. Those stories mostly consist of dystopian futures, Mars Colonies, and other strange events. Although it has no story to speak of, each chapter can be expanded on to make a book of its own.

"Primarily my eye focus upon a scene, a large house with two people in it. I saw a flight of vultures on a blazing flesh sky, I saw yellow lions, and i heard voices.
The first Illustration had come to life."

I definitely recommend this to anyone who is into sci-fi shorts, especially creepy and ominous ones. ]]> 2020-09-16 18:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/752882252 Jiya Ramani Per - #8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753017466 Harry Potter and the Order of Pheonix by JK. Rowling

This Harry Potter book is the 5th one the whole series. This book is about three teenagers who are destined to fight the dark wizard, Voldemort. Voldemort has taken over the whole wizarding world to find a prophecy to kill the "chosen one " who was destined to kill him. This book uncovers secrets that would blow your mind.

"I must not tell lies"  - Doleres Umbride , pg 
438

I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in fantasy and loves wizards and witches.]]> 2020-09-16 19:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753017466 Yasmine Lalani-Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753045668 Masterminds by Gordon Korman
1. Masterminds is about a group of friends living in the utopian town of Serenity. Eli, Tori, Hector, Amber, and Malik investigate the town and find out a big secret. They must figure out what to do before it's too late. Soon, the group learns that they can't trust anyone. 


2.  "It's love. It has to be. Nothing has changed. A few whiteboards and an old article on the internet can't wipe out a family" (Korman 218). 


3. Yes, I would recommend this book to a lot of kids my age. It is a very happy, entertaining, and adventurous book. Although it is an easy read, I got sucked in from the start. 


4. ]]> 2020-09-16 19:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753045668 Kristine Squeglia Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753049252 The book "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson is about a girl who's spilt up from her family, to start work in Lowell, Massachusetts, in textile mill farms. She has to learn to make friends, adjust with her surroundings, and being use to working through day and night. She also needs to experience new people, and living without her family for years.

"She must work harder. She must earn all the money to pay for what they owed, so she could gather her family together back on the farm while she still had family left to gather" (Page 88).

I would recommend this book to anyone, who loves the importance of family, work, and determination. This book is also interesting to read about textile mill farms int the past. This overall is a very good book.]]> 2020-09-16 19:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753049252 Avni Kaushal Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753197621 Land of Stories- The Worlds Collide- Chris Colfer

This book is about overcoming your fears and staying strong through hard times. This book is part of a fantasy series in which all the characters from your favorite books and fairytales are alive, and are continuing on with their lives. When a greedy criminal tries to take over our world, refered to as the Otherworld or Modern World,  two twins (Conner and Alex Bailey), that connect the two worlds must find a way to save their home as the plot escalates and the worlds collide.

"…it's growling at the approaching police-Oh my, the lion statue has just knocked an officer to the ground! The police are retreating! I've never seen anything like this! If I didn't know any better, I'd say we were witnessing magic! "

I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes a complicated plot and a lot of fiction adventure!]]> 2020-09-16 20:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753197621 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753222154 2020-09-16 20:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753222154 Kyle Wenzel period 5 kwenzel26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753281105 Harry Potter sorcerer's stone, JK Rowling. This book was a really good book. The book always had some action on each page. The book started out with Harry Potter living with his uncle and aunt and his life was miserable. Later in the story he was sent to Hogwarts and got into the Griffindore House. Then his life started to be a lot more fun and a little easier because he was actually famous. The author quotes "Harry didn't know what to say. Everyone was looking at him." (JK. Rowling 59). I would recommend this book because it has so much action and I really enjoyed reading this book. ]]> 2020-09-16 21:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753281105 Mira Sun Pie by Sarah Weeks ssun262 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753320767 This book is about a girl who’s likes making pies and left her top secret recipe to LARDO the cat? Alice is a really nice and charming girl who likes making pie and just because of her pie, people all over the world would find her just for her pie! Soon she passed away with everyone shocked! And she leaves her secret recipe to LARDO the...

“Polly has hey gift for baking pies, and she poured her heart and soul into everyone she made.”

Yes! I would definitely recommend this book. Although it’s got death in it but, other than that it’s a great book with interesting turning points etc]]> 2020-09-16 21:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753320767 Andrew Wilmot https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753384894 Scouts by Shannon Greenland

Scouts is a book about a group of friends, Fynn, Rocky, Beans, and Annie, that venture out on a yearly hike, but this year it will be different.  The friends are drifting apart and Bean is losing his house. Annie wants to change all this and hopes an awesome adventure to find an asteroid will bring them together once more and help Bean save his house too. Along the way they encounter many foes and meet new friends, one of the foes being the Masion Mountain clan


"It's the Masion Mountain clan! said Bean. Is that bad i asked? yes they take kids and lock them up!" page 127-Shannon Greenland


I would definitly recemend this book to a person who likes action adventure and a thrilling tale.]]> 2020-09-16 22:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753384894 Lucy Edwards period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753409367 The Golden Door by Emily Rodda

In a city where the only thing protecting you from fantastical beasts is a wall, the young boy Rye, and his brothers, Sholto and Dirk know they must work hard and keep their family afloat, but when flying monster ravage the towns if Dorne, the oldest brother, Sholto and Dirk, know they must set out on a quest outside of the walls to find the source of these demons and protect what little of their home is left. Things don't go as planned however, and after months and no word from Sholto or Dirk, Rye sneaks out of the walls with a young runaway named Sonia. Together the two discover new lands, fight new enemies, and work to find Rye's missing brothers.

"Fate is strange, and our destinies can be shaped by very small decisions.” (Rodda 57)

Personally I enjoyed the story a lot. I found the characters and plot intriguing, and I would definitely recommend this story to anyone. The only downfall of this story is that the villain isn't that interesting, but if that doesn't bother you then you will definitely enjoy this book.


book cover 


]]> 2020-09-16 22:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753409367 Mason Austin Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753422696 ON THE COURT WITH STEPHEN CURRY

In the book, "On the court with Stephen Curry" it is about the life of Stephen Curry. It shows everything that he did in his basketball life on the court, and sometimes even off the court, from when he was a kid, to when he was in the NBA.

"I had to get out of there," Dell would later tell Sports Illustrated. I felt bad for the other team. I couldn't watch what he was doing to those kids."

If you are a basketball fan, or just a sports fan, I recommend this book because it will motivate you to try your best in your life.


]]> 2020-09-16 22:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753422696 Eva Pedersen - Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753460677 Divergent - Veronica Roth

The book Divergent is about a teenage girl named Tris who has to chose to either leave her faction or join one of two. It is a dystopian novel set in futuristic Chicago. It is packed with adventure and action with hard choices and secrets. It is also a three part trilogy.

"We believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another." (Roth 206)

I would definitely recommend this book to people who love action and adventure! And if you ever want more of the books, its a series so you can also read the other three! I think people who love dystopian novels like the Hunger Games would love this too!]]> 2020-09-16 23:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753460677 Serena Aiello - period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753468907 the seventh most important thing by Shelley Pearsall
1.This book is really good and engaging. This novel is based in 1963 and 1964 the book is timeless. Arthur Owens learns a great lesson in the book and so do the 
2.The first sentence reads “thirteen-year-old Arthur Owens picked up a brick from the corner of a crumbling building and threw it at an old man's head." This sentence is powerful because it keeps the reader wondering what happened.
3. I definitely recommend this book for all ages and I am amazing and fun book

]]> 2020-09-16 23:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753468907 Sarah Jordan-Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753472026 School for good and evil #1
1. This book is about two girls named Sophie and Agatha. Sophie looks like a perfect fit for the school for good, while Agatha perfect for evil but as the book goes on their schools are switched and true colors revealed.
2. "That's not true, Tedros! No princess would risk her own life! Even your truest love-" 
Tedro's finger glowered, red hot. "Then why did she?"
3. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and adventure. It takes stereotypes and completely flips them as well as prove that you don't have to be perfect to be a princess]]> 2020-09-16 23:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753472026 Kennedy Ballinger - Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753480268 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

      This book is a great book about three teenagers who are fighting to save the wizarding world. All of the characters show great courage and responsibility. “There was only Ron, standing there with the sword held slackly in his hand, looking down on the shattered remains of the locket on the flat rock.” This was an act of courage because ron shattered a locket with a special sword bringing them all closer to defeating the dark wizard, Voldemort.]]> 2020-09-16 23:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753480268 Romi Elrom - Period 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753517700 1) This book is about the happy moments and tragedies horses go through as they live there lives and constantly get passed over to many different owners. It is sad and if you have a love for animals this is a good book for you.

2) “My mouth was bruised and my throat was very sore” (Sewell 78)

3) I would recommend recommend this book if you enjoy sad books or detailed books about animals.

]]> 2020-09-17 00:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753517700 Jordyn Phraner - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753524156 Horizon by: Scott Westerfeld
This book is about a group of teenagers who get into a horrific plane crash and end up on what seems like another universe when they should've landed somewhere in the arctic. They have to fight off carnivorous plants and out-of-this-world creatures. Will they be able to find their way back home?

"Each of them had been chosen. She was sure of it. The electricity that had moved through the cabin had picked them all with deadly purpose."

I would definitely recommend this book to somebody because it is suspenseful, thrilling, and overall a really good book]]> 2020-09-17 00:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753524156 Rohan Reddy Period 8 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753595473 Shivers The Pirate Who is More terrified Than Ever by: Annabeth Bondor Stone & Connor White.

The book Shivers is about a pirate who is scared of anything especially the sea  his friend Margo loves adventures but shivers doesn't, but things change when shivers finds a message in a bottle saying A pirate is going to attack the bay where shivers lives. It says the key to stopping him is in the Bermuda triangle shivers has to journey over there get the key to stopping the pirate and stop him will he do it or not?







"Shivers we made it this far there is no turning back now" (Bondor Stone119).



I would recommend this book to people who like funny adventure books because it is funny and the adventure is very exciting. 









]]> 2020-09-17 00:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753595473 Romano Deconciliis Period 4 rdeconciliis26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753633175
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

1. A Monster Calls is about a kid
Named Conor who's mom has cancer and is in a hospital. Every night a monster wakes up at the same time every night. 

2. “There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”

3. I think it was a really good book because it was very interesting and unpredictable. I would definitely recommend it for others.


]]> 2020-09-17 00:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753633175 anya bose period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753673553 1. The Tapper Twins Run for President is about two twins, Reese and Claudia, who run against each other for student body president. Reese only runs so they can have soccer back on the roof, which is where they have recess because they live in New York City. It’s a struggle for Claudia because Reese exposes her getting mad and saying a bunch of things against soccer players, turning them all against her. 

2. “Because that election was the biggest challenge of my life. Mostly thanks to my stupid brother”. page 3

3. I really like this book, it shows different points of view and is super funny. I think it’s overall an amazing book and I recommend it. ]]> 2020-09-17 01:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753673553 Max Corvelli - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753683282 Catcher and the Rye by J.D. Salinger

“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger is a book that explains situations in real life. This novel shows two days in the life of Holden Caulfeild, a 16-year old boy after being expelled from prep school. As he is confused, Holden searches for truth and rails against the “phoniness” of adult world. He ends up tired and emotionally unstable. This book ends with Holden taking Phoebe to the Central Park Zoo then stopping the story and says he's going back to school. “I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.” I think the book was pretty decent.]]> 2020-09-17 01:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753683282 Carson Fitch - Period 2 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753708238 I Survived the Attacks of 9/11 by Lauren Tarshis

In this book it describes the point of view from people in New York City on September 11, 2001. The book is written around the main character, Lucas Calley, who is an aspiring football player looking to have fun. Because of an accident in  football, he goes to his "uncle" to talk about it, but that's when disaster strikes.

Overall, I say that this book is ok. I say that because of the lack of action, yes it had an important part of US history, but it was pretty dull since the only action was the 2 planes hitting the Twin Towers.


]]> 2020-09-17 01:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753708238 Daniel Lu - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753967227 Eragon by Christopher Paolini

1) This novel follows the journey of a young man named Eragon. Eragon lives in a medieval kingdom, ruled by a tyrant king, one day, on a hunting trip in a mysterious place called the Spire, he finds a shining blue stone. When he gets home, the egg hatches and out comes a dragon, and Eragon names her Saphira. As Eragon travels the world with his mentor Brom, he meets many new friends and enemies on his grand quest to defeat Galbatorix, and liberate the world from his tyranny. In this quadrilogy, he and Saphira are forced to face fearsome armies, search for ancient relics, and grow into a man.

2) “The greatest enemy is one that has nothing to lose.” (Paolini 346)

3) I would recommend this book to people who enjoy dragon books, action books, or just a good fiction story. This book is full of action and self discovery and every time I read it, it makes you really reflect on your own life.

]]> 2020-09-17 03:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/753967227 Mark Holynskj - Period 4 dalexander36 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754707671 Restart by Gordan Korman
  1. Restart is about a boy named Chase Ambrose who fell out of the window of his house. He lost his memory in the impact and didn’t remember a thing about his old life. Before the impact, he was very popular and bullied kids at his school. He didn’t know this of course and was confused when many kids were afraid of him in the hallways of his school. During the book, he becomes enemies with his formal friends who continued in his old footsteps of bullying.
  2. “Exactly how much of the Graybeard Hotel do you remember, Chase?” “Nothing,” I replied honestly. This quote teaches kids to not make stupid decisions like Chase did, but if you do make these decisions, don’t be a bully.
  3. I would recommend this book to kids because it teaches many important lessons that can help kids become better people.re
]]> 2020-09-17 11:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754707671 Samir Sheikh - Period 1 ssheikh26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754766934 Hoot By Carl Hiassasen 
1. Hoot is about a boy named roy who just moved to florida because of his dads job. He didnt have any friends and got bullied by a boy named Dana Matherson. Untill he met Beatrice and Mullet Fingers, they fought through basically every way a kid could go to save these owls. 
2. "Like Yesterday," Roy went on, "when you tried to kill me in the janitors closet. Remember? You ended up getting whooped by a girl, striped naked, and strung to the flagpole." This quote shows that even the bullies can be bullied. 

3. I would recommend  this book to kids because it teaches kids not to just stand back when you believe in something. ]]> 2020-09-17 11:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754766934 Duco De Beijer-Peroid 5 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754798384 Loot by Jude Watson 

1. This book is about a boy named March who lost his father at a young age due to him bank robbery. The last word that March heard his father say was find Jules. But later in the book March finds out that his father meant did not mean those expensive little items. No he meant his twin sister that he never new he had. Did March find her yes or no?   

2)" No matter how far you travel you will always reach your goal" (Watson 97 ish)

3) Yes! I would definitely recommend this book for everyone. It has a lot of action and there are multiple jokes, also it is really adventures. It also shows to not give up and keep on reaching for the stars.]]> 2020-09-17 12:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754798384 Jacqueline Becker - Period 1 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754908920 2020-09-17 12:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/754908920 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/755193745 The Wish Stealer - by Tracy Trivas


The Wish Stealer is about a girl named Griffin Penshine and she’s about to start middle school. She loved to wish and always wished when she had the chance. But that stopped on the day before the first day of school when she went to an antique shop with her pregnant mom.  She met an old lady, and the old lady had given her some pennies for “good luck” She discovered that the lady is actually a wish stealer and gave her stolen wishes. She struggled through middle school with the stolen wishes, but at the end.. I’m not going to spoil it but she discovered how to make things right again with the stolen wishes. 


“Shoot among the moon even if you miss, you will land among the stars” 
(Chapter 7) 




I loved this book so much that I read it almost more than 10 times. I  would absolutely recommend it to everyone, all ages, all genders to read! It is an enjoyable book. 



]]> 2020-09-17 13:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/755193745 Nora Lin - Period 2 nlin26 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756417814 One of Us is Lying

One of us is lying is about a murder mystery of Simon, before the murder, Simon had created an app where he posts gossip, very intense and mostly mean gossip. One day Simon and four other students Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, and Cooper got sent to detention. But after detention only four people came out, Simon had died. Because the next day Simon had planed to post things all about the four, they were all murder suspects. Follow along and see if you can solve the mystery, you will never guess who it is.


"I'll give you a hint to get started: everyone's lying. Go!" (McManus 131)


I really loved this book. It was very interesting and also sometimes relatable. All four suspects had very different personalities and you can see their Character grow along with the book. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone It was fun to try to figure out the Murder.]]> 2020-09-17 17:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756417814 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756567995 2020-09-17 18:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756567995 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756872714 Little Women-Louisa May Alcott 

            Little women is about 4 sisters- Meg, Amy, Beth, and Jo- as well as their friend Theo, who learn to adapt, fend for themselves, and turn into Little Women. 

             I really enjoyed this book because of not only the literature, but I also adored how it was written and published in the 1800s, mostly because of the way they said and the way it was phrased. Another reason I loved this book, was because of how real and touching the situations were.  

               I, personally, would not recommend this to action lover readers, but instead of people who are fond of literature.]]> 2020-09-17 19:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/756872714 LanaMarie Zagmot - Period 4 https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/757157026 The Girl Who Drank The Moon by Kelly Barnhill


1)  This novel is about a young girl named Luna who had became enmagicked by a witch who had fed her moonlight. The witch adopted Luna to teach her magic. But whenever she talks about magic Luna cant hear the witch speaking, so the witch put a spell on Luna making her magic experiences/encounters and spells she couldn't control into a grain of sand at the back of her brain. At the age of 13 her magic would start to come and by then the witch would have past away. But, something went wrong and Luna's magic started coming early at the age of 11. Luna started to learn what magic she was doing and tried teaching herself how to use her magic. Luna kept having visions of her real mother from time to time, and so she fell into a deep hole in the ground, she then seen a bunch of paper birds that her real mother had created to go find her and bring Luna back home.



2) "The child had become enmagicked."



3) I'd recommend this book to people who love fantasy, magic, etc. Every time I read this book it always kept me wondering what would happen in the next chapter and I was always finding myself trying to sneak in more time to finish the book. It was an outstanding book to read.]]> 2020-09-17 22:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dalexander36/Bookmarks/wish/757157026