I’ve recently finished reading The Land, a book by Mildred D. Taylor, and I don’t think I can express how much I loved reading it. It is historical fiction, but is based on true stories from the authors own family history. The book is 369 pages, it is also 1 of 8 books in … Continue reading Letter Essay #5 The Land Julianna Wojenski
January 30, 2018 Refugee by Alan Gratz In December, I finished reading Refugee by Alan Gratz. Refugee is a 338 page novel that could be considered both historical and realistic fiction. Alan Gratz is the New York Times bestselling author of a number of novels for his readers. His books are mostly geared towards young … Continue reading Letter Essay #5– Refugee by Alan Gratz
Peter Martinich Mr. Jockers ILA – Period 6 February 9th, 2017 Letter Essay #5 – IT You know your own limits…↓ (There’s no blood, by the way) I have recently finished reading the long, mysterious, 1500 page novel IT, by the famous, the one and only, Stephen King. He is well known for his exciting, … Continue reading Letter Essay #5 – IT (Yes, again) – Peter Martinich
Letter-Essay #5: Crispin The Cross of Lead “Crispin the cross of lead” is a 262 page Historical Novel by Avi. Avi is his pen name, a pen name is a assumed name taken by the author. His real name is Edward Irving Wortis. He has written two more books after “Crispin the … Continue reading Letter-Essay #5: Crispin The Cross of Lead
Letter essay #5 Sophia Jortner Recently, I finished reading The girl on the train, a 323 page novel by Paula Hawkins who lives in london, and has been a jouralist for fiftee years before turning her hand to fiction. The Girl on the Train is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and is soon to … Continue reading The girl on the train- Letter Essay #5 Sophia Jortner
Not too long ago, I finished a book called Room by Emma Donoghue. It is a novel and it was published in 2010. The book won GoodReads Choice Awards Best Fiction and an international best-seller. Her book went viral and she decided to make a movie about it. Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian author . … Continue reading Letter Essay 5 – Syrine Karm
Gia Giorgianni Mr.Jockers 1/6/18 Per.8 Fault In Our Stars Over the past week or so I have have recently finished reading Fault in Our Stars which consist of 317 pages. This book is considered to be realistic fiction, which was written by John Green. John Green is an American author, vlogger, producer actor, and editor … Continue reading Letter essay Fault in Our Stars (Giorgianni)
Anna Laske Mr. Jockers ILA 2/5/18 The Popular Clone *WARNING* You have been warned “Popular Clone” is a 320 page book by M.E Castle about a 12 year old boy named Fisher Bas. M.E Castle is an American author who has written such wonderful and beautifully written classics like “Fakespeare: Something Stinks in Hamlet” … Continue reading Popular Clone(and why it’s the worst book I ever read) Letter Essay #5 Anna Laske
I have recently finished reading Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, a 425 page science fiction novel which has been named as “Best Book for Young Adults” in 2006 by the American Library Association. I chose this book because I was looking for a book and Mrs.Carlson recommended it to me. The book is told in … Continue reading Lucas Farmer Letter Essay #4
Recently, I have read The Sun and her Flowers, a 256-page collection of poetry by New York Times Bestselling author, Rupi Kaur. In 2017, she released her second collection following her first and wildly popular novel, Milk, and Honey from 2014. I was a huge fan of the first, but this collection just wasn’t … Continue reading Letter Essay 4: Katherine St. Jean The Sun and her Flowers
I’m currently reading a 230 page book called Trouble Don’t Last, which has won the Scott O’Dell Award for historical fiction. The author, Shelley Pearsall, enjoys learning and teaching history, she has been involved in many unique historical jobs. I choose to read Trouble Don’t Last because I have yet to read an historical fiction … Continue reading Rachel’s Letter-Essay #4: Trouble Don’t Last
Recently, I finished the book The Novice, a 366-page fantasy book by Taran Matharu. Taran Matharu 26-year-old man who was born in London. Taran got a First Class degree in Business Administration and soon after got an internship in Digital Sales. While having this job Taran started writing the Summoner. The Novice is a … Continue reading The Novice-Danny Ramadan
January 2nd 2018 From Cooper Haas to my friends at the blog, Recently, I finished reading the 83 page book named I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 by Lauren Tarshis. Tarshis writes all sorts of “I Survived” books that I read when I was younger. Lauren Tarshis also won the Golden Kite award for fiction … Continue reading I survived, Cooper Haas
Dear Readers of the blog, Recently, I have been reading The Compound by S. A. Bodeen( Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen) is an American children’s and young adult author. She is best known for her writing of young adult science fiction novels like The Compound and The Gardener. The book was published in 2008. The genre of this … Continue reading Letter Essay 4 Brian Forde
Hello, Today I am here to write about a book that I have recently completed, the one and only, The Sun and Her Flowers. A 256 page poetry book, published on October 3rd 2017 by Rupi Kaur. Kaur was born in Punjab, India and emigrated to Canada with her family at the age of … Continue reading Tessa Pavia’s Letter Essay #4: The Sun and Her Flowers
12/5/18 I recently finished reading Tunnels, it is 180 page fiction mystery novel. It is written by British writer Roderick Gordon, and author Brian Williams. It was published in English in 2007. Roderick Gordon has written many popular novels, including the more books in the Tunnels series. Roderick grew up very shy. He drew … Continue reading J.T. Forgione Letter Essay 4: Tunnels
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Dear, Blog Reading Audience Just a while ago I finished reading a historical fiction novel by Alan Gratz, called Refugee. Alan Gratz is one of the New York Times bestselling authors and has sold many of his famous copies worldwide. He has written over 14 different books for young … Continue reading Jack Ciambra Letter Essay #4: Refugee
1/5/18 I recently finished reading the novel Golden Boy, by Tara Sullivan. This 368 page realistic fiction book is detail oriented, heart warming, and includes high stakes which officially climax in the middle (somewhere 160 pages in). These character traits and the summary on the back cover made me eager to read the … Continue reading Isabel Prentice Letter Essay #4: Golden Boy
I recently finished reading Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, which is a 256-page classic mystery novel. Agatha Christie is listed in the Guinness World Records as the “best-selling novelist of all time (McWhirter, p.704)”. The back cover of the book states that she is “the most widely published author of all time, … Continue reading Devin Triano Letter Essay #4: Murder on the Orient Express
Letter Essay #4 Asher Hafen Dear Reader I have just finished a book called Grandmaster which is a 226 page realistic fiction novel. The book was written by David Klass, a acclaimed screenwriter and author of many popular novels. He used to be a competitive chess tournament player but gave up the game at … Continue reading Letter Essay # 4: Grandmaster – Asher Hafen