Daily Archives: April 3, 2015

Colin’s Letter-Essay #9: “Bomb: the Race to Build – and Steal – the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon”

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I just finished reading “Bomb: the Race to Build-and steal- the Worlds most Dangerous weapon” by Steve Sheikin. I chose this book because Mrs. Quezada recommended it to me. I also chose it because I saw that Mr. Jockers reviewed it on Biblionasium. This 266 page novel is about the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima … Continue reading Colin’s Letter-Essay #9: “Bomb: the Race to Build – and Steal – the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon” →

Jackson’s Letter-Essay #9:”Stormbreaker”

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I have  just finished the book “Stormbreaker” by  Anthony Horowitz. I wanted to read the whole series of book Stormbreaker about all  of the Alex rider’s-Main Character- missions. Alex wasn’t always a spy though. He has recently been living with his uncle Ian Rider ever since his parents died- in a plane accident- and then … Continue reading Jackson’s Letter-Essay #9:”Stormbreaker” →

Rebecca’s Letter-Essay #9: “Out of my Mind

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April 3, 2015 I recently read Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper I chose this book because my sister recommended it to me. The book is about a girl Melody Brooks who has cerebral palsy which is a disease that enables her from talking or moving.  Melody is very smart but no one knows it … Continue reading Rebecca’s Letter-Essay #9: “Out of my Mind →

Maddy’s Letter Essay #9: Allegiant

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      April 3, 2015         I am halfway through Veronica Roth’s 526 page Science Fiction book, Allegiant. This book is the 3rd book in the Divergent series. In the book the Factionless have won the war and Tobias’ mother Evelin is trying to take control over everyone, but Tris and Tobias are planning to leave the  fence. I chose this book because I already … Continue reading Maddy’s Letter Essay #9: Allegiant →

Erin’s Letter Essay #9: “The Fighting Irish”

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4/3/15 I just finished reading “The Fighting Irish”. The Fighting Irish’s author is Tim Newark. This book is about the story of an extraordinary Irish soldier. I chose The Fighting Irish because I enjoy books about war and I am Irish. I love this book it’s one of my favorite war books that I have … Continue reading Erin’s Letter Essay #9: “The Fighting Irish” →

Jake’s Letter Essay #9: Sasquatch

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4/3/15 I have just finished reading Sasquatch by Roland Smith. This Fantasy book is 190 pages and is about a boy named Dylan Hickok. One day after Dylan and his dad drop his mom off at the airport, Dylans dad took him by his real Estate office to pick up some papers. Dylan’s father told him to stay in the car … Continue reading Jake’s Letter Essay #9: Sasquatch →

Sumer’s Letter-Essay #9: “Flipped”

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The book I’ve just finished reading was “Flipped” by Wendelin Van Draanen. The genre is realistic fiction and it was overall a great book to read. Bryce, a 7 year old boy, moves into a new neighborhood to be greeted by Julianna, a 7 year old girl. Juli automatically has a crush on Bryce… and … Continue reading Sumer’s Letter-Essay #9: “Flipped” →

Gabi’s Letter-Essay #9: “Looking for Alaska”

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    April 3, 2015 Dear class (or blog viewer), I recently finished reading John Green’s Looking for Alaska, a 221 paged realistic fiction book. I chose this book because people are always telling me I don’t read enough John Green, my mom, my friends, etc.  Before this book I’d only read The Fault in Our … Continue reading Gabi’s Letter-Essay #9: “Looking for Alaska” →

Jenna’s Letter-Essay #9: Sealed With a Diss

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4.1.15 I just finished reading the book Sealed With a Diss by Lisi Harrison- a 248 page book which is the 8th book in The Clique series. This realistic fiction novel was about a group of 5 girls that call themselves the Pretty Committed (or PC for short)…and get a hold and a very valuable … Continue reading Jenna’s Letter-Essay #9: Sealed With a Diss →

Tiernan’s Letter Essay #9: Solitary: Escape From Furnace

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I have just finished reading the book Solitary, Escape From Furnace by Alexander Gordon Smith. It was 240 pages long. I couldn’t stop reading this book. All the description and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. The reason I chose to read this book is … Continue reading Tiernan’s Letter Essay #9: Solitary: Escape From Furnace →