Bishop DuBourg English 33 Summer Reading Reviews by Laurie Gill https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w If you're looking for your next recreational read, find out what DB juniors have to say about their summer selections. en-us 2017-06-21 14:30:49 UTC 2023-04-27 10:42:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://freeiconshop.com/wp-content/uploads/edd/book-flat.png I am Malala lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177112113 2017-06-21 15:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177112113 Summer of Kings lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177112473 2017-06-21 15:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177112473 How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114220 2017-06-21 15:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114220 The Night Circus lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114296 2017-06-21 15:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114296 Going Bovine lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114379 2017-06-21 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114379 The Ocean at the End of the Lane lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114589 2017-06-21 15:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114589 Fly Girl lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114669 2017-06-21 15:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114669 The Cuckoo's Calling lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114889 2017-06-21 15:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177114889 Dodger lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115005 2017-06-21 15:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115005 Icy Sparks lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115094 2017-06-21 15:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115094 The Alchemist lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115220 2017-06-21 15:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115220 Purple Heart lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115429 2017-06-21 15:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115429 St. Louis Shakespeare in the Park: The Winter's Tale lgill8 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115665 2017-06-21 15:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/177115665 Soul Surfer 19leisures https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181632088 2017-08-18 14:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181632088 Night 19klumpl https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181694600 Night is a memoir written by Elie Wiesel. This book is about Elie and his struggle during the Holocaust. In the beginning of the book Eli, friends, and family were put in small and large ghettos. Soon after, everyone was put into cattle cars and driven for days and nights to Auschwitz. After they arrive Elie and his father are separated at the 'selection' and they are never to see each other again. Elie was taken to the camp Buna where is forced to work all day while getting very small rations of food daily. Elie makes it out of the camps and ]]> 2017-08-18 19:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181694600 Persepolis 19klumpl https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181710124 Persepolis is a memoir written by Marjane Satrapi. This book is about the experience Marji went through during the Islamic Revolution. in the beginning of the book Marji is very close in her faith, throughout, she slowly loses her faith and chooses to be more rebellious, even if it's risky. There are very strict rules that Marji must follow as a female under the Islamic regime. Marjane's uncle Anoosh was soon imprisoned under the rule of the Shah and is later executed. Marji doesn't completely know hwat is going on so her parents help her understand the problems their society is facing. At the end of this book, Marjane's parents are very worried about her rebellious behavior and are afraid of her causing and getting into trouble. Marjane was to be sent to a new school in Austria. The book ends with Marjane at the airport leaving for school and her parents leaving. ]]> 2017-08-19 02:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181710124 To Kill A Mockingbird carlosbrickhouse3 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181778163 To Kill A Mockingbird is a story told through the eyes of one of the characters Scout Finch. Her father Atticus Finch is works as a lawyer and has high standards. Scout and her brother Jem and friend Dill are interested in the rumors they hear about Boo Radley. Boo Radley lives in the neighborhood but never leaves the house. The story is about Scouts father Atticus who tries to to prove the innocence of a black man who is being accused of rape. At this time there was a lot of racial tension going on also. The other big part of the book is when Boo Radley the neighbor who was never seen before saves Scout and her brother Jem from being killed. A memorable moment for me in this book is when Boo the never seen before neighbor saved Scout and Jem from being killed. I recommend this book because it's relevant to today in ways and, talks a lot about the past.]]> 2017-08-20 22:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181778163 Thirteen Reasons Why 19alanism https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181782595 Thirteen Reasons Why written by Jay Asher is an interesting book about Hannah Baker a girl who commits suicide but leaves seven cassette tapes behind that explains why. This book gives you an insight on everything Hannah was going through and seeing how people can really affect one another without even noticing. A memorable scene would be when Hannah would meet up with Alex Standall and Jessica Davis her closest friends at the time at a local coffee house. They would meet up just to gossip and it was always interesting to see what they would talk about next. But soon nobody starts showing up anymore because of drama that starts damaging their friendship. Thirteen Reasons Why was the kind of book that made you want to read more and more which is always the best. I would recommend this book to people who would like an insight into a teens life and seeing how difficult it may be for some on a daily base.

]]> 2017-08-20 23:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181782595 Since You've Been Gone 19alanism https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181782794 Since You’ve Been Gone written by Morgan Matson is a book all about Emily Hughes the main character taking risks throughout the summer. Her best friend Slone disappears out of nowhere but leaves Emily a list of thirteen exciting but challenging things that she thinks Emily would never do. The most unforgettable thing about this book would be just seeing how Emily finally gets out of her shell of being shy into becoming brave. Even though Emily overthinks every decision she makes it helps us see how important her friendship is to her because maybe at the end of the list she will finally see Slone again. Since You’ve Been Gone is an entertaining summer book that people can relate to because it’s mainly about how friendships can fall apart but come back together. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an interesting book but also to people that take small risk for something better in return. 

]]> 2017-08-20 23:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181782794 One shots 19quarrellsd https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181893279 This book isn't on the summer reading list. It started off with a girl named Renee and Lisa who are best friends and at this moment in the book they inseparable. One day the two friends goes to a party at some random club and the entire time Renee is there she can feel these set of eyes glued to her but whenever she looks up nobody is watching her. And she oddly liked the attention, before the night was over with she dancing in someones unfamiliar arms. She recently got out of a long relationship with a guy named Marcus, he really isn't an important character in the book. Anyways, freshly single Renee wasn't planning on being in another long term relationship so soon but DeAndre who goes by the name of Swing had other plans. Through the entire book Lisa would drop little hints as to why Renee shouldn't be with him, and from the beginning he knew he didn't like Lisa. Swing became so serious with Renee, the only other relationship he has been with is with his high school sweet heart, and without a proper goodbye he was still stuck on her. DeAndre became very protective of Renee, at first he would hide how he was feeling but now he's ready to tell it all. After having Lisa killed Renee still stuck with him. They made a beautiful son together and in Renee's eyes he was the most perfect guy she had ever met until its her time to actually feel the pain. ]]> 2017-08-21 15:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181893279 And Then There Were None 19leb https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181964016 And Then There Were None is a story written by Agatha Christie which is a mysterious and thrilling. The story begins when ten characters get invited to a deserted island by a person they don't really know. They end up in a big mansion then are later told by a butler that an anonymous inviter will be on his way. The story ends by everyone being accused of crimes they never did and everyone was later murdered by the anonymous guest. The murderer later committed suicide and left a note behind. A memorable scene was when they were all having dinner and they were rudely interrupted when the P.A. came on which announced the crimes ten guest supposedly did. The speaker was not identified but it the killer. I approve of this book because it is a very good mystery which will constantly have you wanting to turn every page to read more and more. I recommend this to all mysterious readers.
 
]]> 2017-08-21 21:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181964016 Carrie 19leb https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181985540 Carrie is a book written by Stephen King. The story is kind of a horror mixed with thriller. The story begins with her starting her period in high school and she didnt know what it was or what to do. The girls in the locker room laughed at her and the gym teacher punished the girls who laughed. Later on, Carrie realizes she has telekinetic powers which she can use. One of the girls that laughed was plotting on getting revenge at Carrie for getting her in trouble who is named Chris. In the end, she used her telekinetic powers against Chris who kept trying to embarrass Carrie again. I would recommend this book for people who likes to read and watch the movie this is an excellent choice. Overall, I would have to say this book is great for teens and adults. A memorable seen was at the end when Chris tried to run over Carrie but she used her telekinetic powers to stop the car and move it to the air then proceeds to drop it. This book will make you want a sequel, I promise. 

]]> 2017-08-22 01:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181985540 Icy Sparks 19leb https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181991351 Icy Sparks is a story from Gwyn Hyman Rubio and is a sad novel that was award winning. The story sets out as a girl named Icy who grew up with her grandparents and was adopted by another family. The story is viewed from an adult point of view when she is starting to understand what Tourette Syndrome is. In the story, it explains how she was normal like any other child but at random times would have spasms, and croak like a frog. Nobody really cared about her problem not even her teacher but later Icy states she hides in the basement from her grandparents but they eventually find out. Memorable scenes must be when she finds Emily. Emily is another girl who also feels left alone and like no one cares. They soon become friends and they learn together to manage to accept themselves. Another memorable scene is when she finds out she can sing. This story is heartwarming because it shows not everyone is normal or the same, you should dig deeper down and find something in your inner self that will surprise you. I recommend this book to those who feel left out and is wanting to find a reason for life.

]]> 2017-08-22 01:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181991351 Icy Sparks 19dreilinga https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181994590 Icy Sparks, written by Gwyn Hyman Rubio, tells the story of a girl that struggles with Tourette's syndrome. This book was chosen as an Oprah's Book Club selection. Icy grew up in Eastern Kentucky with her grandparents during the 1950s. This book focuses on Icy's adult life living with Tourette's. When Icy turned ten years old she started to notice her tics but her peers didn’t seem to care. She began to hide in the basement away from her grandparents but when they found out, she was sent to a mental hospital where she was later sent home uncured. Later on, she meets a woman named Miss Emily who helps her learn to accept herself.]]> 2017-08-22 02:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181994590 I Am Malala 19dreilinga https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181997767 I Am Malala is the story of a young girl from Pakistan who fought for women's rights to education, which was taken away by the Taliban. She was born in 1997 and both of her parents were from Shangla. Her father was a teacher and  he opened schools for both boys and girls. He encouraged Malala to go to school but when the Taliban came, everything changed. They told everyone to burn their books, CD's, and DVD's and to keep the girls away from schools but Malala did not listen. One day when Malala was coming home from school, her bus was stopped by the Taliban and they started shooting the girls. Malala was hit in the head and two other girls were hit. This only made her fight more. She was sent to England for many months to have surgery and recover from her wounds.]]> 2017-08-22 02:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/181997767 Purple Heart 19angelbecke https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182002750 Purple Heart is a touching story about a solider named Matt Duffy who served in the Iraq War. Matt Duffy awakes in a hospital room in Iraq but has no recollection of any events that have taking place in the past few days. The last memory Matt can recall is when Matt and his combat crew were in a alley taking fire from hajis. While touring in Iraq Matt and a young Iraqi boy bloom a friendship, the problem is Matt remembers the young boy in the alley, but does not know what happened to the boy. Although Matt is in the hospital he must cope with haunting memories, terrifying flashbacks, and strong concerns for what happened to his loved ones. When Justin, a fellow combat crew member and friend, comes to visit Matt in the hospital it is obvious that Matt is frustrated about his situation. Matt is itching to know what happened but no one will tell him anything. I personally think this book is the best book I have read in a while, I would give it a ten out of ten. ]]> 2017-08-22 03:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182002750 Julius Caesar carlosbrickhouse3 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182003205 Julius Caesar is a book written by Shakespeare and based on true events from Roman history. The tribunes, Marullus and Flavius broke up a gathering of Roman citizens who were trying to celebrate triumphant retuen from war. The victory was marked as public games in which Mark Antony, Caesar's friend takes part in. On the way to the arena Caesar was stopped by somebody and was told to beware of the Ides of March. Senators Cassius and Brutus are suspicious of Caesar's reactions to the power he holds in the Republic. They think he will accept offers to be emperor. Cassius a successful general is jealous but Brutus has a better view of the position. Cassius, Casca, and their allies visit Brutus to persuade him of their views and plans to kill Caesar. Brutus is troubled and doesn't want confide his wife Portia. Caesar is urged to not go to the Senate with his wife Calphurnia who was murdered that night. Caesar was persuaded to go and gets surrounded by petitioners and is stabbed by Brutus and dies. ]]> 2017-08-22 03:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182003205 The Glass Castle 19angelbecke https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182007126 The Glass Castle is an inspiring true story about Jeannette Walls. Growing up Jeannette Walls did not live a glamorous life, Jeannette and her troubled family lived in poverty. Jeannette’s father had a problem with drinking which caused the family to move often. With an abusive alcoholic father and a flaky mother, forced Jeannette to take care of herself at a young age. At the age of three Jeannette was hungry, so she tried boiling a hot dog but ended up catching her dress on fire and getting badly burned. This book makes me appreciate everything I have and to not take anything for granted.

]]> 2017-08-22 04:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182007126 The Shack 19angelbecke https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182010291 The Shack is a true story about a family that goes on a camping vacation, while on vacation the youngest daughter Missy gets abducted and murdered. Evidence was found in a shack in the middle of a forest in Oregon showed Missy was viciously murdered. Mack, Missy's father, cannot forgive himself for what happened to Missy, Mack feels that it was his fault that Missy was murdered. A few years after Missy’s murder Mack, gets a letter in the mail telling him to go to the shack where Missy was murdered. Mack goes to the shack out of curiosity, and finds a peaceful and breathtaking place where Mack stays with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. During Mack's stay he learns to forgive himself and learns that his faith in God is going to be stronger after this revelation. This remarkable true story helped me realize what it means to have faith in God. 

]]> 2017-08-22 04:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182010291 A Long Way Gone 19garciam https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182069133 A Long Way Gone is a memoir from a teen soldier living out in sierra leone. The teen name was Ishmael Beah. In this book Ishmael tells his experience becoming a child soldier and losing everything he has in the process. Reason he became a soldier is because he felt he had nothing and this was his last option to survive the war. He felt that becoming a soldier he was going to die anyways. He lost his family during a fire in his original village created by the rebels, The RUF. Ishmael ends up finding new friends going through the  same process. After joining to become a child soldier, he was influenced by drugs and war movies the Adult Soldiers gave to the child soldiers. After a while the UNICEF came and took ishmael away from the soldiers and he has to go through rehab to remove those violent images and dirty things he saw and endured. He goes to NY to talk about his horrible past and how becoming a child soldier is horrible and wants the war to end. After he was done he returned back to his original hometown and another war was starting up. Ishmael finally decides to leave for good and to never come back.]]> 2017-08-22 13:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182069133 The Lucy Variations 19ikehs https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182075663 Lucy Beck-Moreau once had a promising future as a concert pianist. The right people knew her name, her performances were booked months in advance, and her future seemed certain. A story of one's girl's struggle to reclaim her love of music and that leaves her talented ten-year-old brother, Gus, to shoulder the full weight of the Beck-Moreau family expectations. Then Gus gets a new piano teacher who is young, kind, and interested in helping Lucy rekindle her love of piano on her own terms. But when you're used to performing for sold-out audiences and world-famous critics, can you ever learn to play just for yourself? Overall I really loved the book, I hope to explore more of the author's books

]]> 2017-08-22 13:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182075663 The Shack 19dreilinga https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182079204 The Shack is a story about a man named Mack. Mack took his three children on a camping trip but while Mack was with his youngest daughter Missy, his other kids, Kate and Josh, were out on a canoe. He heard his daughter Kate screaming for help because the canoe had tipped and her brother was trapped underneath. Mack dove into the lake to help his son, leaving Missy behind. The police were called and the told Mack that they have been looking for a man that has been abducting young girls for years. Eventually they found a truck near a shack and the police go check it out. In the shack they found the clothes that Missy had been wearing and blood stains on the floor. Flash forward and Mack receives a letter in the mail that says to meet at the shack and it is signed by Papa, what Missy called God. Out of curiosity, Mack decided to go back to the shack. When Mack is outside he sees a man walk by and the man tells Mack to follow him. When he walks into the house he sees a woman that he had met when he was younger, she represents God. The man that he followed to the house represents Jesus and a woman named Sarayu is also there and she represents the Holy Spirit. In this journey, they all helped Mack heal and accept what had happened to his daughter and realize that it wasn’t his fault]]> 2017-08-22 13:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182079204 Wicked 19lorangerh https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182119967 Wicked is a novel that focuses on Elphaba, an outcast green-skinned girl who eventually becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The novel takes place in the Land of Oz leading up to Dorothy's arrival, and is a commentary of the concept of good and evil. A memorable scene in the book is near the end, when Dorothy asks Elphaba for forgiveness for the murder of her sister. This scene is most memorable because it exploits Elphaba's built up anger from never being forgiven for her own "sins", and leads up to her eventual death. Personally, I enjoyed the book, however is was somewhat unnecessarily long, going into a lot of detail that I thought was unneeded. Overall, it was a great story and a wonder expansion on the Wizard of Oz lore and I would definitely recommend it to others. ]]> 2017-08-22 15:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182119967 Coraline 19lorangerh https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182122563 Coraline is a novel about a young girl who discovers a secret world within her new home, not knowing its dark intentions. A memorable scene is when Coraline, the main character, first discovers the secret door in the house. It's such a magical moment filled with wonder and amazement, and it absolutely keeps hidden the darkness that lies within. I've loved this book ever since I was little, and I would definitely recommend it to those who love macabre stories. It's a perfect blend of child-like fantasy and creepy nightmare.]]> 2017-08-22 16:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182122563 I Am Malala 19lorangerh https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182123725 I Am Malala is a novel about a Pakistani girl who fought for women's education rights but was shot by the Taliban. It is truly inspiring to know the things she;s been through to fight for rights to education, and it really makes me appreciate the rights I have been given. Overall, it is a very wonderful and inspiring novel and I believe it is an absolute must-read.]]> 2017-08-22 16:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182123725 The American Sniper 19harrisonm https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137075 The American sniper is an autobiography by a former Navy Seal. His name was Chris Kyle. Chris Kyle is the deadliest marksmen in U.S. military history. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon. ]]> 2017-08-22 16:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137075 The Warrior Heir 19novotnyk https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137352 The Warrior Heir is a book about Jack Swift, a high school student who when he forgets his medicine something remarkable happens he begins to realize that he is different. He is a part of a dying breed called the warrior heirs. The heirs are wanted, especially the warriors to fight in a tournament and Jack just might be one of the last two alive at this point. I recommend this to people who like a good fantasy and adventure book.]]> 2017-08-22 16:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137352 Wings of Fire Hidden Kingdom https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137777 this book is about a bunch of young friends that are suppose to be apart of a big prophecy to save the world. They are always getting into trouble with the queens of the lands and they are always trying to fight for their lives one way or another. They are always together and that's the way they survive is to stay together and to be with each other, because that is how they are at their strongest. ]]> 2017-08-22 16:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182137777 The Lighting Thief 19garciam https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138118 This book is about 12 year old Percy Jackson. He is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus’ master bolt. Along the way, he must face a host of mythological enemies determined to stop him. Most of all, he must come to terms with a father he has never known, and an Oracle that has warned him of betrayal by a friend.]]> 2017-08-22 16:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138118 The Lone Survivor 19harrisonm https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138804 The Lone Survivor is a non-fiction story of the Eyewitness account of operation redwing and the lost heroes of Seal team 10 Marcus Luttrell. Marcus was on a mission with his team to find and take out an Iraqi bad mad, but his team is ambushed. With battling up and down a mountain, Marcus's team is being picked off one by one. Leaving him the lone survivor. With him being held captive and later rescued by the U.S. military. Today he is 41 years old and was given the Navy Cross for his service. ]]> 2017-08-22 16:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138804 To Kill A Mockingbird 19kostaj https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138867 This novel is set in the great depression, in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. The main characters are jem and scout, the story also this story focuses on their father Atticus Finch who is a lawyer that is def]]> 2017-08-22 16:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138867 Blood Of Olympus 19quarrellsd2 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138874 The Blood Of Olympus is about a group of demi-gods who travel trying to save the world and run into monsters along the way. They discover new things about themselves, friends and their parents.

]]> 2017-08-22 16:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182138874 Dodger 19desonierd https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182157560 Dodger is a tale about a young boy, living in London, who protects a girl with the help of Charles Dickens, a Jewish man, and many other memorable characters. This book also covers his daily life as a tosher, which is someone who roams the sewers looking for money.  

One of my favorite scenes from the book was when Dodger took away a razor from a crazy barber, who had killed six other customers. Dodger tried to explain to many that the man was not evil, but was terrorized from the  horrors of war, which showed that Dodger was actually a carrying person. 

I would give this book a strong 4 stars, as the London setting was beautifully described and immersive, and the characters were quite interesting. The story is a bit complex, but it's still a good read. ]]> 2017-08-22 17:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182157560 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182161039 2017-08-22 18:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182161039 The Wizard Heir 19novotnyk https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182161170 The Wizard Heir is about a sixteen year old wizard Seph McCauley. Whereas jack is a warrior heir Seph is one of the many Wizard heirs in the world. He is one of the most powerful wizards and because of th Seph finds himself at the center of a war that he may not survive. This series of stories I recommend to the people who love a story that folds back in on itself]]> 2017-08-22 18:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182161170 Every Day 19abmeyerj https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182229422 Everyday written by David Levithan is a book that I could just not put down. It is a book about a teen who changes who he/she is everyday. he/she wakes up in the morning not knowing who he/she is. ]]> 2017-08-23 01:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182229422 The Throne of Fire 19evekerp https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182229423 The Throne of Fire is about Carter and Sadie Kane trying to awaken the Egyptian sun god Ra. Carter and Sadie were in the duat on the Sun boat of Ra defending themselves from demons and warriors of chaos. the boat then landed on the shore of Apophis' prison where he has been for thousands of years. The shore was moving because it was made of scarabs and Apophis was trying to escape. I recommend this book to those people who want to learn about Egyptian gods.
 ]]> 2017-08-23 01:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182229423 The Serpent's Shadow 19evekerp https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182231469 The Serpent's Shadow is about Carter and Sadie Kane trying to defeat the god of chaos Apophis. Carter and Sadie were at the sea of chaos in the duat where Apophis' shadow is located. They had to capture Apophis' shadow so that they can banish him to the deepest part of the duat. I would recommend this book to people that have read The Throne of Fire. ]]> 2017-08-23 01:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182231469 The Giver 19danht https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182234354 The Giver is based in the future in an utopia society. The story is based on a twelve year old boy named Jonah. In this book, the “ideal” world is dull and is based on a world of conformity and contentment. Kids, at the age of twelve, are prescribe with special drugs that makes them follow the rules and makes them emotionless. Also at the age of 12, they are assigned a job that best fits their criteria. Jobs are chosen by the community’s Elders. Jonah’s job, Receiver of Memory, leads him to discovering the dark secrets behind his community. My favorite part of the book is when Jonah realizes that things needed to change in his community and he began experimenting by missing his daily injections. He slowly recovers his emotions and tries to help his friends, who rejects his offer. He is left alone and tries to break the curse that society believes that would benefit everyone if they stayed emotionless. I like this book because I love Jonah’s determination and his will to help others. I recommend this book to anyone who is determine to stand up for what they believe in.

]]> 2017-08-23 02:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182234354 Persepolis 19danht https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182237080 Persepolis is a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi about her life in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Throughout the book, Marjane shows her childhood up to when she is an adult living in Iran during and after the Islamic revolution. My favorite part of the book was when she meets Uncle Anoosh. Uncle Anoosh teaches Marjane about the world he fills her in about their family history. He told her stories about his experiences which she found to be entertaining and heroic.  Marjane grows close to Uncle Anoosh, and it impacted her deeply when he was executed. It is my favorite part because I love how close the two were and I love how she looked up to him as a role model. I recommend this book to anyone who loves to learn about new cultures and is interested in the Islamic Revolution. This book has many symbolic meanings, humor quotes, and the story is filled with hope and chaos surrounding the war. I really like this book and I hope you enjoy it if you decide to read it.

]]> 2017-08-23 02:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182237080 I Am Malala https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182251529 Malala Yousafzai was a young girl who spoke out for her freedom to education as a woman. While on the bus home she was shot at point blank at age 15. She had a miraculous recovery when she could have very well died. Her recovery and bravery has made her the icon for women that we see today.]]> 2017-08-23 04:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182251529 Night 19kostaj https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182252393 This Novel is about a young Jewish boy who was taken to a concentration camp and forced to do labor. His father was also in the camp with him. He experienced hunger and he was very uncomfortable until he was freed by the U.S. he was very sick and saw himself in the mirror and barely recognized himself. ]]> 2017-08-23 04:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182252393 20 Boy Summer 19blustm https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182254113 20 boy summer is about a girl named Anna who hides a secret from her best friend Frankie. The secret is that she has a fling with Frankie's brother Matt. When Matt and Anna are about to tell Frankie what was going on, they get into a car accident and Matt dies; and Anna never tell Frankie the secret about their fling. 
They then go on a vacation the next summer and to get Anna a boyfriend, Frankie comes up with the game of 20 boy summer. They both end up meeting a boy but the boy Anna meets is Sam and she is scared she would feel like betraying Matt because they never truly got to say a proper goodbye. Frankie ends up reading Annas diary and finds out everything about how Anna was in love with Matt and freaks out because that was her brother and she thinks Anna thinks she cares more about Matt then she did. 
Through the book they learn about each other and how they have grown apart but by the end of the book they grow closer. 
I would for sure recommend to someone, it shows you how far you can test a friendship.

]]> 2017-08-23 04:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182254113 City of Bones 19blustm https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182255049 This book is about a girl names Clary who finds out she is a shadow hunter. A shadow hunter is someone who hunts demons and kills them. She never knew she was a shadow hunter because her mom hides it from her. She also finds out that war wolves, vampires, and fairy's are all real as well. She also meets Jace who she falls in love with. Her Best Friend Simon gets taken by vampires and then bitten by one so he becomes a Vampire eventually. Jace and Clary go on a mission to save him. 
This is one of my favorite book and the whole series are my favorite books so i would defenetily recommend to someone. ]]> 2017-08-23 05:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/182255049 The Son of Neptune 19quarrellsd2 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/185943507 Percy, Frank and Hazel have been choosen to go on a quest to rescue Thanatos (god of Death) from the giant Alcyoneus.( Hades enemy) During the trip, the trio learns that the goddess Gaea(earth) is awakening from several millennia of slumber with a plan to destroy the gods and the world along with them.]]> 2017-09-08 16:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/185943507 The House of Hades 19quarrellsd2 https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/185945948 After Annabeth, Chase and Percy Jackson fall into Tartarus at the end of The Mark of Athena , the other five demigods of the Prophecy of Seven (Frank Zhang, Hazel Levesque, Jason Grace, Leo Valdez and Piper McLean), accompanied by Nico di Angelo and Coach Hedge, are on their way to Greece to find and close the Doors of Death, so that the monsters of Gaea's army, will not be reborn constantly.]]> 2017-09-08 16:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/185945948 Tears of a Tiger 19whitbya https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/189190751 Tears of a Tiger is about a group of high school friends (B.J., Tyrone, Andy and Robbie) who have just won a basketball and go out celebrating by drinking. Soon after drinking, Andy gets behind the wheel with all of his friends in the back , and have an accident as soon as they make it on the highway. All of the friends made it out, all except Robbie. The friends all try to get him out, but cannot because the door is jammed. The friends cannot do anything but watch as the car then catches into flames as their friend is trapped within the car screaming for help. After the accident the friend group will never be the same, the community will never be the same. The story goes along showing how the friends live on with one of their best friends gone. This shows how the accident really effects Andy the most as he feels this whole accident was his fault.]]> 2017-09-20 06:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/189190751 Lost and Found 19whitbya https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/189960797 Lost and found is about Darcy and Jamee Wills who are sisters. Darcy thinks that she is being stalked by some stranger, but sooner or later she'll find out that it is one of their long lost relatives. While all of this going on, Jamee, Darcy's sister has started hanging out with a older boy who encourages her to be mischievous. Darcy thinks that he is a bad influence on her younger sister and is just using her to get things that he can't afford. Even though Darcy wants to protect her younger sister from the boy, she still has problems of her own and is in deep trouble. The story goes on as Darcy finds out who her "stalker" is and Jamee finds out the true meaning behind the relationship she has with the young man in her life. ]]> 2017-09-21 23:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/189960797 Wings of Fire: Dragonet Prophecy https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190269754 this book is in the prospective of one dragon named clay. him and a group of friends are believed to be part of a prophecy to save the world. what stood out to me is when clay found his true mother he finds out that he was sold for 5 cows. he was heartbroken and he didn't know what to do. he always had his friends with him to make him feel better. I recommend this book because it is full of mystery and full of adventure. there are some things in it that are gruesome but who doesn't like a book with some violence. ]]> 2017-09-22 18:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190269754 Crack back 19desonierd https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190271491 Crack back is a story of a junior high school football star(Miles Manning) who deals with many problems in his life, such as his football coach quitting and his Dad treating him harshly. His friend also starts taking steroids.  

One of the most intense scene is when Miles is beat up by another guy from a rival school. He was thrown off a cliff into a lake, and almost drowned. Later in the book, Miles tackles him in a football game as revenge.  

This was a book I was reluctant about reading, but turned out to be really good. I would give a strong 4.5 stars and would probably read it again.]]> 2017-09-22 19:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190271491 Wings of Fire: Lost Heir https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190271523 This is the Second book in the Wings of Fire series. it is in the prospective of the seawing Tsunami. she is a lost princess to the seawing queen. What I remember the most is when she is talking to the queen and find out that the dragon she killed in the arena turns out to be her father but she hides that fact from her mother. this was also a sad thing as well. I recommend this book because of how this book is just as adventures and fun as the first book. this book is worth reading as are the others. ]]> 2017-09-22 19:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/190271523 A Long Way Gone 19harrisonm https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/191214161 this book puts you on the edge of your seat, and I can not lie about this. A young teenage boy named Ishmael, needs to throw away his childhood and grow up because he is living in a war. A war where if you are seen by the RUF people, you are killed. Ishmael loses all his family, his friends, his past, and has only gained nightmares and flashbacks that still haunt him till this day. always on the run Ishmael dodges bullets, loses his friends because they are killed right before his eyes. The war turned him into a child-solider. he had the option to join the army and fight the RUF or be killed. For his decision for choosing life, Ishmael was driven his fear away by getting addicted to drugs, which later on gave him the fun in killing people. Later Ishmael is rehabilitated and lives in New York, telling his story on what happened in Mattru Jong ]]> 2017-09-26 12:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lgill8/lqkg4yvi101w/wish/191214161