Monthly Archives: October 2016
John L.’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Recently, I finished the novel, The Compound. It is a 256 page science-fiction adventure book. The author S.A. Bodeen is from a farm in Wisconsin. She recently came to our school to talk about writing and her story on becoming a writer. It is not an easy job. This book was published on April 29, … Continue reading John L.’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Rene’s Letter Essay #2: Eleanor & Park
I Recently finished Rainbow Rowell’s novel, Eleanor & Park. Rainbow Rowell wrote fan fiction before she became an author, and listens to sad music when she writes. This book received many awards and landed on lots of year-end lists. I first read it last year, and I assumed that I wouldn’t like it. It was … Continue reading Rene’s Letter Essay #2: Eleanor & Park
Ellie’s Letter Essay #2: 172 Hours on the Moon
Almost a week ago, I finished reading 172 hours on the moon. This book is a 368 page science fiction/mystery novel by Johan Harstad. Johan Harstad was born in Norway, just like one of his characters in the novel. Johan Harstad is also the winner of the 2008 Brage Award. The Brage Award is a … Continue reading Ellie’s Letter Essay #2: 172 Hours on the Moon

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Matthew’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Recently I have read The Compound is a 341 page science fiction book published in 2008 by S.A. Bodeen, an interesting book, about a boy named Eli, who during the story has been locked underground in a Compound by his father, during nuclear war. Once inside they need to survive for 15 years, but food … Continue reading Matthew’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Max B’s Letter Essay #2: Now Is the Time for Running
Recently, I finished Now is the Time for Running, a 230 page novel by Michael Williams. Michael Williams is a recognized author. He is a writer of plays, musicals, operas, and novels and the Managing Director of Cape Town Opera in South Africa. He began writing “radio plays” while studying at University of Cape Town … Continue reading Max B’s Letter Essay #2: Now Is the Time for Running
Kayleigh’s Letter Essay #2: The Summer I Turned Pretty
I just finished reading the book(series number 1), the summer i turned pretty, a 276 page realistic fiction, complementary, and teen romance. A book by Jenny Han, a New York Times Bestseller of multiple series, and including more books she has written. Jenny Han has her Masters degree in creative writing for children. She lives … Continue reading Kayleigh’s Letter Essay #2: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Micah’s Letter Essay #2: Phantom Limbs
Micah’s Letter Essay #2 : Phantom Limbs October 27, 2016 I most recently completed the novel Phantom Limbs by debut author Paula Garner. The visual aesthetic was what originally drew me to the book at the Barnes & Noble on Post Road. However, as I took off the book jacket and read the brief summary … Continue reading Micah’s Letter Essay #2: Phantom Limbs
Alexandra’s Letter Essay #2: The Raft
October 27, 2016 I recently finished reading the book The Raft written by S.A. Bodeen. This 231 page suspenseful novel has earned a lot of recognition by various authors and journals. Published in 2012, Bodeen acquired the inspiration to write this book from her past experience of flying over a small island by the name … Continue reading Alexandra’s Letter Essay #2: The Raft
Ben M.’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Today I finished the book The Compound by S.A. Bodeen. It is a 247 page long dystopian book about Eli, the son of the very rich, very paranoid owner of the biggest technology business in the world. When there are warnings that a nuclear bomb is heading towards their area, they go to a secret … Continue reading Ben M.’s Letter Essay #2: The Compound
Kristen’s Letter Essay #2: The Bone Witch
10/27/16 I am currently reading The Bone Witch, written by Rin Chupeco, the same author as The Girl From The Well, a novel that I have never read but am assuming that it is nicely written considering the fact that it has gotten four stars on goodreads.com. I chose to read this 408 paged fantasy … Continue reading Kristen’s Letter Essay #2: The Bone Witch
Kristen’s Letter Essay #2: The Bone Witch
10/27/16 I am currently reading The Bone Witch, written by Rin Chupeco, the same author as The Girl From The Well, a novel that I have never read but am assuming that it is nicely written considering the fact that it has gotten four stars on goodreads.com. I chose to read this 408 paged fantasy … Continue reading Kristen’s Letter Essay #2: The Bone Witch
Cooper’s Letter Essay #2: The Phantom Tollbooth
Dear Readers, I recently finished reading The Phantom Tollbooth written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. Norton is an architect and planner as well as the author of a few highly acclaimed books including The Dot and the Line. He has collaborated with Sheldon Hanrick, who has written the lyrics to The Fiddler … Continue reading Cooper’s Letter Essay #2: The Phantom Tollbooth
Addisen’s Letter Essay #2: Girl Online
Dear Classmates, Recently, I finished reading Girl Online, a 344-page realistic fiction book by Zoe Sugg, an English vlogger and Internet personality, also known as Zoella on YouTube. Girl Online is the first book that Zoe Sugg has written, and it is accompanied by two other books in the series. The novel is a Young … Continue reading Addisen’s Letter Essay #2: Girl Online
Adrianna’s Letter Essay #2: A Work In Progress
Recently, I finished reading A Work In Progress, a 212-page memoir book by a 24 year old Youtube sensation, Connor Franta. A Work In Progress is Connor Franta’s memoir. He tells stories about when he was just a “small town kid” in Wisconsin. The book was originally published on April 21, 2015. It has received … Continue reading Adrianna’s Letter Essay #2: A Work In Progress