6/2/16 The year one of the books I read was, The Lions of Little Rock. This is a 298 page realistic fiction book written by Kristin Levine and published in 2012. This year I did not meet my goal of 40 books, I only read about 25 books. I was really proud that last … Continue reading Maddy’s Letter Essay #9 The Lions of Little Rock
2/25/2016 I just recently finished reading Cynthia Defelice’s 167 page mystery book, The Ghost of Fossil Glen. This book was published in 1998 and I read this book because my friend recommended it to me and I like mystery books so I thought it sounded really good. Cynthia Defelice started writing children’s books in 1987 … Continue reading Maddy’s Letter Essay #6 The Ghost Of Fossil Glen
“Mad!” she squealed. “Gracie” I replied. “I can’t believe you are here! You stayed!” “I did” “Ellie said you went home.” “Hide, Hide” Ellie whispered running to the corner. “Go hide on the stairs.” The door swung open. I was picking at the worn out white carpet lining the stairs trying not to make … Continue reading Evie, Dorothy, and the Witch
I just finished reading Joseph Monninger’s 275 page realistic fiction novel published on September 1, 2015. I read this book because I was looking for a book and it seemed like a really good book. Joseph Monninger has published fourteen novels and three non-fiction books. He grew up in Westfield, New Jersey and attended Temple … Continue reading Maddy’s Letter Essay #3
Maddy, Where are you from? Where are you from, Maddy? I’m from spending hot summer days at the pool, having water gun fights with my cousins, teaching them how to swim, and going on their trampoline. Making castles in the sandbox getting covered with sand, going across the monkey bars and playing dress-up together. … Continue reading Maddy, Where Are You From?
I just finished reading Dianna Dorisis Winget’s 242 page realistic fiction book about a girl named Poppy Parker who live with her grandmother, Grandma Beth. When Poppy was very little her parents went to travel to a school out of the country but, while studying the school gets attacked … Continue reading Maddy’s letter essay #12 “A Million Ways Home”
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
The cool wind blew against my face making my cheeks sting. The snow packed under my feet and crunched as I walked home. Winter break finally I’d be alone! My parents had to go see family the day after Christmas, so I’d be home alone for the next week. Yes! I walked up the path … Continue reading Gone
This trimester I read a total of 10 books. I think the only book that challenged me was was Allegiant only because it was so long. The best books I read this trimester were either Something New by Lisa Papademetriou or Allegiant by Veronica Roth because they have such great description and they are book … Continue reading Maddy’s Trimester 2 Reading Reflection