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Mitchell’s Letter Essay #7 – Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex

April 7 Dear Blog, I recently finished reading Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex, by Eoin Colfer. It is a 357 page fantasy book.  Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland. Both his mother and father were writers. His father wrote about history, while his mother wrote plays and poetry. He is now 51 years old. I … Continue reading Mitchell’s Letter Essay #7 – Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex

Emily L’s Letter Essay; Nazi Hunters

Recently, I read a novel titledNazi Hunters by Neal Bascomb which I found in Mr.Jockers’ library. Born in Colorado and raised in St.Louis, Neal Bascomb earned a double degree in English Literature and Economics at the Miami University in Ohio. He also spent several years in London, Paris and Dublin as a journalist. He is … Continue reading Emily L’s Letter Essay; Nazi Hunters

Jack K’s Letter Essay #6

Dear blog, Recently I finished reading Dog Tags: Prisoners of War, a 192 page historical fiction book by C. Alexander London. In this book, 18 year old Miguel Rivera is a private and a medic in the U.S army during World War 2. This is C. Alexander London’s 4th book series, called Dog Tags. Prisoners … Continue reading Jack K’s Letter Essay #6

Letter Essay #6 Kayleigh Riccio

The Bad Beginning Dear peers, 3-2-17 I have recently finished re-reading, “A Series Of Unfortunate Events”, a series written by Lemony Snicket. I read the first book in the series, The Bad Beginning. This book is a 162 page book full of disappointment and sadness. This book is more than realistic fiction. This book contains … Continue reading Letter Essay #6 Kayleigh Riccio

Bran’s Prepositional Phrase Poem

Bran Sullivan Period 1 Mr Jockers   To the side of my mother To the side of my best friend at the time Because of his influence About to try something new Outside my comfort zone Between excitement and regret Between happiness and nervousness Without regard to injury Off on my own Into unknown territory … Continue reading Bran’s Prepositional Phrase Poem

Sydney R.’s Memoir

(Santa) Claustrophobic Christmas by Sydney Rodriguez   Every Christmas Eve, my entire family-my fourteen cousins and my nine aunts and uncles, along with their spouses-head toward my grandparent’s cramped apartment in Bridgeport, Connecticut, all from various distances throughout Connecticut. Immediately upon entering, the familiar sizzling sounds of dinner and the decadent aromas wafting in the … Continue reading Sydney R.’s Memoir

Kayleigh’s Letter-Essay #4: The Fault In Our Stars

Dear peers, I just recently finished reading the book The Fault In Our Stars a 313 page realistic Fiction story. The author of this story, John Michael Green, is an American author, vlogger, writer, producer, actor and editor. He won the 2006 Printz Award for his debut novel, Looking for Alaska, and his sixth novel, … Continue reading Kayleigh’s Letter-Essay #4: The Fault In Our Stars

Fundamental Friday Free Write #5 Emily L.

What would happen if someone had a disease, but not just any kind of disease. What if that disease mutated and turned into something magical? What if that disease turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to you? It all started out one stormy afternoon when a young girl named … Continue reading Fundamental Friday Free Write #5 Emily L.

Julia’s Letter Essay #3: The Bronze Key

Dear blog-reading audience, I have just finished the third book in the Magisterium series named, The Bronze Key by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare.  This was a book that was published in 2016, and is a 249 page fantasy book that is funny yet nerve racking and will have you at the edge of your … Continue reading Julia’s Letter Essay #3: The Bronze Key