Analyse the blurb and the cover of the text and write your first impression.

After having read for 10-15 minutes, write a review of the book by stating what you liked/disliked about it and if you think you'd like to keep reading it.

You must include the date of your post.

Your post must be colour-coded in the same colour as your chosen activity. Eg. Haiku posts are blue.

You must share respectfully.

You can like someone else's post.

You must try every colour by the end of Term 1.

A throne for a King.

Truths yet to be brought to light.

A kidnapped maiden.

there is a lot of bad guys

and some other stuff

The season of soccer

Racing for the nationals

Through the Blue Lock

12/2/24

Roni

If I wanted to modify this book, I would make Voldemort actually arise in the future and Harry having to duel Delphini or Voldemort once again. I didn't like that Harry didn't try to duel Delphini but ran away and hid.

I think that Voldemort should arise once again more powerful than ever with a more interesting plot and more evil plans to take over the "muggle" world.

I can float on water. I promised that I could do something but failed. I existed in the early 1900's. I had many people on me at once. I have many sections. I am extremely big and have set many records. People had to pay to be on me. Something really bad happened to me early into my use. I hit something in the ocean. Many people died. I had 2 sisters.

I hate it when people stab those three legged people into me.

They act like I don't have feelings.

Me and my family all come in different colors and shapes.

My dad is so round, yet I am so small.

We are all made up of different animals.

I am always put together with those long white strands and sometimes I even get put with red jars of soup!

WHO AM I STARTING WITH 'M'???????????????????????????

The book I am reading is Hamlet Is Not Ok by R. A. Spratt.

It is about 2 teenagers, Selby and Dan having been sucked into the play of Hamlet. I find it extremely interesting with the different time-lines and clashing ideals. I will continue to read this text as I am curious on what will happen next.

He's lying there on the floor, staring at me with its beady eyes. It looks harmless, so I know that he won't hurt me. At least, I hope he won't. I turn away unfazed as I look for the real reason I came here. Suddenly, he stands up, his sharp eyes staring back at me. He comes closer. My heart starts pacing. I keep on thinking 'He won't hurt me. He won't hurt me.'

But I guess that wasn't the case. He runs and stabs me in the neck with his eyes. My vision starts to blur as his poison runs through my veins. I'm not even sure if his poison is deadly or not.

I fall to the ground. I guess this is it for me. If I'm lucky, I might wake up in a couple of hours.

12.02.24

Book: Gone

Haiku Poem:

Adults disappear

Kids under fifteen are trapped

Trapped in the cruel world

Endearment arises

Like a drained, plodding turtle

Thoughts as lovely hearts

I was roughly shoved out of the way , but only left to return to my original post. No one ever paid me any attention, yet I was here to keep out rain and snow, not to mention unwanted guests. Every day people punched me hard on my face, yet never apologized for their actions, nor stopped to think they had hurt me.

What am I?

12/02/24

I think Love is War is an amazing book that I will definitely continue reading till the very end. I love these books because they combine comedy and romance, which I think is a very interesting and weird combination. I like reading about the funny romances that revolve around the main characters and their terrible reactions. Also, the dark humour in these books definitely make me laugh. However, I definitely think that they could probably decrease their word count in some of the pages that show lots of thoughts and explanations so it's not that crowded in every page.

The villains are powerful

Deadpool defeats them

That one thing that Emma has figured out. The other thing she figured out was that Norman and Ray knows this too. That Connie was taken by them, those... Demons..Monsters.. Whatever they are called. Emma saw the truck that took her away, saying it was for her own good. Connie didn't realise until it was too late, until they already tore her apart. When Emma found her, she was crying. She thought it was because Connie was scared but no. Connie was crying because she didn't want her family to die too.

They need to escape. They have too. Because if they don't, they will die too, and Emma doesn't know what she would do if that was the case.

-Lucy

Draw something that is connected to your text. This can be a character, object, setting or new front cover.

book: Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

word: betrayed

inspo: The Great War from Midnights (3am Edition, by taylor swift.

It turned into something bigger...

She said she wouldn't do it again, right? I didn't want her to. It hurt last time. Tt's going hurt even more this time. She said not to blame her when the police confronted me about what happened. So, as her best friend, I didn't, but you can't blame me right? It's not like he's dead anyway. He was my closest friend besides her, why did she do that? She hurt me, again. I can't go through this anymore.

...somewhere in the haze, got a sense I've been betrayed.

-Susie

Alexa Pun 12/02/2024

First impression- My first impression was that it's a dark book where Esther's family was cursed with phobias and nightmares. So far, Esther has managed to avoid it, she thinks she has figured it all out until she's reunited with a old classmate. Jonah Smallwood. A unexpected friendship forms and Esther finds her fear... Love

Review- This book didn't show much backstory which i disliked, it rushed into plot and didn't have a build up to when Esther got mugged. But i liked how this book has really dramatic scenes and that they foreshadow future events.

I would definitely continue reading this book as i did end on a cliff hanger, in general I think it's a great book and i would high recommend it if you enjoy romance books.

hundreds of years of rust has eroded me. I am a meter long once belonging to a warrior who would use me to strike fear in his enemies but now, I have rested on the bottom of the sea for a thousand years.

Finding Gobi by Dion Leonard

First impression:

My first impression of this book is that it's about a man called Dion who competes in a long 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. While running, he stumbles across a puppy called Gobi, who Dion becomes friends with.

After reading:

I really like that the book is very descriptive when describing the setting. I think i will continue reading it because it sounds like a book with a long journey and I like big long journeys.

-Abi

Ham helsing has always bee the gentle odd pig out in his family, full of Vampire monster hunters. Now all of the Helsings have met their end. It is Ham's turn to continue the legacy. He goes out to search for a vampire. And he soon learns that people aren't what they seem.

I rate this book 3 out of 5 because it was surprising.

I have finished this book already

I thought he would find something that belongs to him after living homeless. it also said that he would die that is very interesting.

once I read for 15 minutes, I found that he would find a rusty sword that belonged to him it materialized into a sharp sword that he used to fight a fire giant called the "dark one" and he fell off the bridge to save thousands of civilians.

I would defiantly want to keep reading it.

My Work:

Word: precariously

Piece:

Precariously, the hunter dragged his rusty, camouflaged sword and heaved along the compact path near a barren farmland, valiantly attempting to sniff his desired food, the vulnerable, miniature rabbit. Every step he took was like a step closer to success, but there was not a rabbit to be found. The hunter sighed furiously, and he breathlessly eyed his deceptive target.

He exclaimed," I will give u....."-boom!

The visible rabbit appeared, for it had been frustrating to hide for an eternity. Lunging, the white-haired hunter mindlessly encircled the rabbit. It squealed-it was trapped-......but no!!!!

The creature had escaped meticulously, so the hunter would have to figure something out now.

Running through barrels of wheat, hay and soy, jumping over wheelbarrows and tricky, tedious trucks to tractors the size of a whale, this chase was colossal. The result, was nothing that either of these two characters could imagine.

Snows stuck for money

The 10th annual Hunger Games

Snow turning evil

(Snow refers to Coriolanus Snow nicknamed Coryo, future president of Panem)

Li's fate is hopeless,

Until Beijing comes along,

And he sees Mao's lies.

Tozuka

Puzzler

Taken years to forge.

wielded by a shogun.

Now i rest in a historical place

-Roni Ho

I hate it when people yell at me. Sometimes they say nice thinks to me and sometimes that are just swearing and saying bad stuff. Sometimes people just hold me with shaking hands and whisper silent things to me. After people finish with their yelling they would drop me on the floor and act as if it where cool.

Word- College/University

The novel opens during Lara Jean’s senior year of high school. She and her boyfriend Peter, are celebrating at a party after he scored the winning goal at his lacrosse match. They both plan to attend the University of Virginia (UVA) together in the fall, Peter had already been accepted on a lacrosse scholarship. However, Lara Jean faces disappointment when she doesn’t get accepted into UVA. She and Peter devise a plan for her to transfer in from the College of William and Mary in her sophomore year.

Lara Jean’s older sister, Margot, visits from university in Scotland, bringing her new boyfriend, Ravi. Margot struggles to find her place in the family again. Her father had remarried their neighbor Miss Rothschild, she doesn't live with them but she goes over often. Margot thinks that Miss Rothschild is taking over their house with the wrong intentions.

Margot tells Lara Jean that she shouldn't think of transferring away William and Mary before she even goes there. Lara Jean reconsiders her plan to transfer and is unsure of what to do next.

See You Yesterday

By Rachel Lynn Solomon

First Impression: My first impression for this book, is that Barrett (The main character) has just started her first year of university/college, and her roommate sharing the dorm with her is none other than Lucie Lamont, an entitled self-absorbed brat, her enemy. She starts the day at an introductory class: Physics 101. She is then humiliated by a know-it-all in her class, Miles, and they don't seem to enjoy each other's company very much. But everything goes wrong after that. The next morning, however, is the exact same, and the next and the next. She is stuck in a time loop, and Miles has already been stuck for months.

Review: I have really enjoyed the book so far. Barrett starts university, then events happen and so on. From the start to the part of the book I have read up to, the introducing of characters and the way the book is written has really drawn me in.

I would definitely continue reading this book, because Barrett's backstory is really interesting, and I think I'll find out more about her as the story progresses. It's a great book, and I cannot wait to finish it!

This story is about four extremely gifted chidren on a mission to save the world. They are enrolled for L.I.V.E (The learning institute for the very enlightened). They then work as undercover spies to try to find out what Mr. Ledroptha Curtain is secretly doing. This book is definitely a must for mystery fans.

This is also a Disney+ series of about 8 episodes. Both book and TV show is amazing and each characters personality in great depth.

Something I really liked about this book is that the story is really exciting and how the ideas displayed in the book are all different and unique. The story is relatable and easy to folllw. Highly recommended!

The world is ending

Percy becomes immortal

Luke is the hero

Author: Rebecca Schaeffer

My first impression was that the book was about nightmares coming true, and Ness (the main character) was terrified of nightmares because people would've turned into their worst fears while they were asleep.

Review: The book has great description and briefly describes the characters. I liked that the book had two very opposite friends, with one being timid and scared, while the other being energetic. What I disliked was that it was very hard to understand what was going on. I didn't understand what the text was saying at some point and it had two events and plots happening at the same time.

I don't think I will keep on reading it because it is very confusing and my brain hurts.

I already have this book at home and I am nearly finished reading it. My first impression before I started reading it was that it was definitely going to be a great book. This is the last of Karen M. McManus' books that I have to read until I have read all of her books. I know that Karen's book all have great descriptions and so many plot twists that I can not help but gasp at.

Now that I am nearly finished with the book, my first impression was right. Although I know that Karen loves to add plot twists, I still would not have guessed who the real culprit was. I hope she continues to make great books like these.

-Maya 26.02.24

I can break the laws of the world, just a little twist, and you disappear from the present and the future is changed. People die, the environment changes, your friends never existed, and you become another you in a different dimension who is NOT like you but is you. You might be lonely, and everyone hates you in this dimension and your friends you knew your whole life didn't even know you, you might be an evil maniac, or you could be living your life like never before. Or you might have never existed.

This item isn't safe as your past self might have killed or hurt you in confusion like the previous owners. You might hurt people and erase them from existence, what am I?

The day to free your people

Can you break your curse

-Susie

History Madness

Life depends on results

Joy and tragedy's

Half-blood on his own,

Making him fight for the 'throne'

His bravery shown

its not that good but yeah.

Author: Tim Ripley

My first impressions of the book were that it would be interesting to read because I had never read a book like that before. The Manhattan Project seemed like a fascinating thing to read about because of its historical significance. It was the project that developed the atomic bomb.

I don't think I would continue reading this because it was pretty depressing. The amount of people that died in these events that were being described too much.

Eric

Hide from quick-witted police

Nobody is safe.

Riddle

I save the citizens with my powerful ability.

I am one of the citizens yet i am not.

What am i?

I die on a bridge

a chunk of burning asphalt

is lodged in my chest

It is written by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

Tetsuya Kuroko doesn't stand out that much. Nobody ever notices him around.

Which makes him execute awesome moves without others noticing.

Taiga Kagami joins the team. He meets Kuroko And is in a shock for his life.

Growing more smart and more docile ever long.

And even though I have lost some of my power, I will protect and serve you until I am gone.

What or who am I?

07/03/24

percy jackson and the lightning thief

I was stolen, and people are fighting over me. They don't know where I am. People think someone else stole me, but they didn't. If I'm not found, there's going to be a war.

I was quite intrigued to see what Donald Trump had done to the economy and people of Australia, but this book also included a lot of predictions for possible outcomes for our country if Trump were to be elected for his second term this year.

I am really enjoying this book and would certainly recommend it for anyone interested in learning about how the economy could look like soon.

7/3/24

Nathan

We are immortal

Made by powerful fire

No one can stop us

Abi

The book did not catch my attention very much because it was very long and I only had 15 minutes to read it. It was also quite hard to follow Ben's movements because I am not very confident with the geography of America. I probably won't be reading that book again.

Author: Nikki Shannon Smith

Review of the Book:

I enjoyed the fact that the book marks important events with suspense. For example, the sentence 'I smiled again and exhaled' is noticeably short compared to other quality sentences but is powerful enough to serve as one of the turning points in the story. This is essential in keeping a reader engaged. However, setting the book so late in the war is not enough to make me understand about the war concisely. I only have a brief description about what happened at the end of the war. The start of the story included sentences that did not give the plot away, and it did not include an overused beginning story phrase. The pictures give a few essential pieces of information away, so it decreases the curiosity in most readers to read on slightly. Overall, I like this story, for its advantages overweigh its disadvantages. As such, I definitely want to read on.

By Alyssa Lau

Once upon a time...

there were five cursed princesses who on their 16th birthday would each receive a curse that would stay with them, forever.

After the youngest princess, Ivy turns 16, the oldest princess Amaryllis goes missing. One by one every year on the Empires Founding Day on the last hour of the day they disappear. 4 years later the night before the Founding Day she wakes up in the dead of night to footsteps. A cloaked figure by her bedside. A feeling of recognition washes over her, before her mouth is covered and her eyelids flutter shut. Forever.

He starts to rid criminals

L chases after him

Rules, rules and more rules. This was Anna K's life, she was constantly expected to live up to her parent's expectations. Anna has always lived up to the rules of being beautiful, rich and popular, she always had to maintain her status as the perfect girlfriend. However what happens when she falls in love with the one guy she isn't supposed to. Alexi Vronsky is a known player, he is the one guy that everyone falls in love with but as his playboy track record is, he will run away before you can even learn his name. But what happens when Alexi falls in love with her too, but is it worth it to ruin her perfect image?

word: blood

I woke up to a smell of blood. I carefully stood out of the house still barefoot. a cold gust of air brushed past me.

There I saw it a demon, she had long white hair and a deathly stare. Blood streaming out of her mouth. Behind her was a dead body but not just any body. It was my mother. Hatred filled me as I let out a scream of grief.

The demon came running towards me as I stood still as a tree. I slayed her is half as blood splattered everywhere.

Susie

First Impression- My first impression after reading the first few pages, I thought that the book would be about a girl that loves romance novels suddenly gets into a fake relationship with the hottest guy in senior year, and is quite literally freaking out.

Review- I really like this book so far, and the way the characters are written has hooked me in.

I'd love, love to continue this book and can't wait to finish it!

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

By Rick Riordan

My first impression is that Percy will go out on a quest with his friends to recover a cure for their camp border, and they have to recover it unless they want camp Half-blood to be destroyed.

My review is that this is an exciting an interesting book about Greek mythology. I would like to continue reading as I think this will be an interesting read.