1/27/16 Dear Classmates, I just finished reading Every Day I Fight by Stuart Scott with Larry Platt. Scott finished his 290 page auto-biography shortly before he passed away of appendiceal cancer on January 4th of last year. I saw this book over the summer and just got around to reading it. I’m so happy I … Continue reading Colin’s Letter Essay 5: Every Day I Fight
1/29/16 Dear, Classmates I read the book All the Broken Pieces by Ann Burg. This book has 240 pages and is under the genre of historical fiction. This book was published in 2009, so fairly recent compared to some books. I read this book because I love reading or hearing about uplifting and inspirational stories … Continue reading Carl’s Letter Essay #5: All the Broken Pieces
Dear Classmates, Recently, I finished the book Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer. It is a 387 paged novel which was published on January 3rd, 2012. I first heard of this book from a couple of my friends last year but never got around to reading it. I eventually had forgotten about the book … Continue reading Nicole’s Letter Essay #5: Cinder
I recently finished reading Hugo Cabret. Although this book consists of more pictures then words it was surprisingly easy to follow the story. I think it was easy to follow the story because the pictures in this book have so much detail and look almost real. The author of this book is Brian Selznick. Brian is … Continue reading Jake’s Letter Essay #5: Hugo Cabret
I have just finished reading the book Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead. This was a 200 hundred page realistic fiction book. Rebecca Stead has many books out such as When You Reach Me, Goodbye Stranger, and First Light. Her book, When You Reach Me, got a Newberry Medal in 2010. Liar and Spy was … Continue reading Johanna’s Letter Essay #5: Liar and Spy
I recently read the novel Wintergirls, a haunting 278 paged novel by New York Times Bestselling Author, Laurie Halse Anderson who likes to watch the snowfall as she writes. Wintergirls, Anderson’s 16th novel was published on March 19, 2009 and although it has not gained the recognition that some of Anderson’s other novels … Continue reading Sophia’s Letter-Essay #5: Wintergirls
Dear Classmates, I have recently finished reading Insurgent by Veronica Roth. It was a 525 page science fiction novel. I decided to read this book, because before it I read Divergent and wanted to continue reading the series. I have heard a lot of good things about it. Veronica Roth is known for the Divergent … Continue reading Kayleigh’s Letter Essay #5: Insurgent
I recently finished read the realistic fiction book “I have a bad feeling about this”, a 242 page novel by Jeff Strand, who lives in Tampa, Florida (about an hour from Disney world). It was published March 1, 2014. I chose to read this book because I had nothing else to read and the cover … Continue reading Jenna’s Letter Essay #5: I Have A Bad Feeling About This
I’ve just finished reading superhuman by Michael Carroll. This book was 325 pages of pure action and suspense. I really enjoyed the first book of the series and it really showed me how much it takes to be a superhuman. This series known as a quantum prophecy was one of Michael careless greatest achievements. Some … Continue reading Caden’s Letter Essay 5: Superhuman
Dear, Fellow Classmates I have just finished reading the book “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. Stewart Wrote this 1st book of a series of 4 back in early 2007. Stewart is a 45 year old writer who attended Iowa University. This 484 page book is one of the greatest books I have … Continue reading Bobby’s Letter Essay #5: The Mysterious Benedict Society
I have completed reading Nazi Hunters by Neal Bascomb, it is a 256 page nonfiction novel. I read this book because I am extremely interested in World War 2, because there are so many different aspects to study. I also read this book because last year, I read Bomb by Steve Sheinkin. It was related … Continue reading Andrew’s Letter Essay #5: Nazi Hunters
Recently I have finished the 460 page science fiction The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey novel recently. I really enjoyed this book because of the unique idea. The main character is a girl named Cassie (Cassiopeia) Sullivan, even though the perspectives change each part, all the other perspectives are very closely related to her and … Continue reading Melissa’s Letter Essay #5: The Fifth Wave
A few weeks ago I finished Cover-Up by John Feinstein a 298 page relistic fiction. This is the first time I read one of John Feinstein’s books. But I like to read sports books. John Feinstein’s dad was the first executive owner of the Kennedy center. His dad was an opera singer and would always … Continue reading Robbie B.’s Letter Essay #5: Cover-Up
I have recently finished reading Linda Sue Park’s masterpiece A Long Walk To Water. This slim realistic fiction novel had a page count of 128 pages making it a quick read. The author, Linda Sue Park is an American author who is a winner of the John Newbery award. Other notable novels published by Park … Continue reading David’s Letter Essay #5: A Long Walk To Water
I have just finished reading Love That Dog, an 86 paged poetry novel written by Sharon Creech. Love That Dog was a New York Times bestseller book and also won the Carnegie Medal Commended Book award. Sharon Creech has also written 19 other novels and children’s books such as Hate That Cat and The Wanderer. … Continue reading Michael’s Letter Essay #5: Love That Dog
I recently read the book If I were you, written by Leslie Margolis. This book is a fantasy book with 211 pages.This book was originally published May 12th 2015, and is her newest book. Leslie Margolis has written 12 books in all. She went to college in Massachusetts. Her book Annabelle Unleashed won reader’s choice … Continue reading Erin’s Letter Essay #5: If I Were You
Recently, I finished reading Kid Owner, a 336 page Sports Fiction book by the author Tim Green, a former NFL Defensive Tackle for the Atlanta Falcons, Attorney, and award winning author of many Sports Fiction Young Adult Books and some Adult Books including Baseball Great and Football Genius. I found out about this book … Continue reading Grant’s Letter Essay #5: Kid Owner
I just finished reading “The Rise of Nine” by Pittacus Lore. This is the 3rd book in the series “I am number 4″. I have read the first 2 before and liked both of them a lot. The rise of Nine was published on August 21, 2012. The author Pittacus Lore wrote the series I … Continue reading Brett’s Letter Essay #5: The Rise of Nine
1/29/16 I have recently finished reading Prisoner B-3087 a 272 page Historical Fiction novel by Alan Gratz. The book takes place in Poland during the 1930 when the Nazis have taken over Poland and killed and sent Jews to concentration camps all over. Alan Gratz has also written the exhilarating book, Code of Honor. … Continue reading James B.’s Letter Essay #5: Prisoner B-3087