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Jake M’s Letter Essay #7 – Loot by Jude Watson

4/1/16 Dear Reader, I finished reading Loot by Jude Watson. It is a 266 page adventure and realistic fiction book.  Even if you know you can’t judge a book by it’s cover I chose this by its cover. What really stood out to me was “How to steal a fortune” on the cover which made … Continue reading Jake M’s Letter Essay #7 – Loot by Jude Watson

Jake M’s Letter Essay #4: Brian’s Hunt

  Dear Public, I finished reading a very short yet very fascinating story. It was Brian’s Hunt by Gary Paulsen. It is a descendant book from Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet. It is a realistic fiction book that is only 103 pages long.   I chose this novel because it’s about the wilderness and survival and I … Continue reading Jake M’s Letter Essay #4: Brian’s Hunt

Jake M’s Letter-Essay 3: Flush by Carl Hiaasen

I just finished reading Flush by: Carl Hiaasen. It is a 263 page Realistic Fiction book. I chose this book because of its geography. The book takes place in the Florida Keys and a little bit in Miami. I’ve been to Miami and the Keys before and I always have a blast when I go … Continue reading Jake M’s Letter-Essay 3: Flush by Carl Hiaasen

Jake, Where Are You From?

  I’m from waking up at 5:30am everyday to go to school. So I can do my best and get As.   I’m from a family that cares about me and helps me with anything I may need help with.   I’m from going to my kempo (karate) class in Trumbull  every Wednesday night and … Continue reading Jake, Where Are You From?

Book Trailer: The False Prince

<iframe id=”vp11F36c” title=”Video Player” width=”432″ height=”243″ frameborder=”0″ src=”https://s3.amazonaws.com/embed.animoto.com/play.html?w=swf/production/vp1&e=1434550227&f=1F36cWEhpGyGzUSJxSFkfQ&d=0&m=a&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=360p&i=m&asset_domain=s3-p.animoto.com&animoto_domain=animoto.com&options=” allowfullscreen></iframe> b   The False Prince By: Jennifer A. Neilsen is about the dead King his family, of the land of Cartha. The Noble, Beivn Conner is trying to find the new King of Cartha. He is looking for a look a like, the lost prince Jaron. … Continue reading Book Trailer: The False Prince

Jake M.’s Letter Essay #10: Planet Tad

I have just finished reading Planet Tad by Tim Carvell. The novel was 239 pages long. This book is a quick read. This book is about a boy name Tad and he started a blog to start off the new year. His blog will show his mood and most interesting part of that day. His … Continue reading Jake M.’s Letter Essay #10: Planet Tad

Jake M’s Reading Reflection and Goals

I have read 10 books this trimester. I read books that I enjoyed and had much interest in. I did read more non-fiction books this trimester.  My favorite book I read was Navy Seal Dogs by: Mike Ritland . It was my favorite book because it was the book that really grabbed my interest. Also … Continue reading Jake M’s Reading Reflection and Goals