This is a book by Ben Thompson. June 8, AD 793- on a tiny island right off the coast of England is a chapel guarded by monks and dazzled with jewels. It is usually peaceful on this island but today there is something strange. Two slender boats are approaching the island. By the time theContinue reading “GUTS & GLORY- THE VIKINGS”
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FREE LUNCH
Plot: This is a book by Rex Ogle. It is about Rex’s childhood that he spent majorly in Texas. He lived in poverty and did not have many good things. At school, his mom signs him up for free lunch program. He has constant arguments with his parents, prejudice from his teachers, and has onlyContinue reading “FREE LUNCH”
National Geographic Kids NERD Aa-Zz
Have you ever wanted to find out what people in the past thought what the future would look like? Or do you want to learn more about vikings and plunderers? Or a more subtle topic like arts and history? Or you’re just a random teenager who’s struggling to keep their grades up? If yes, thisContinue reading “National Geographic Kids NERD Aa-Zz”
DOCTOR PROCTOR’S FART POWDER
Plot: This is a book by Jo Nesbø. It is about three people, one is Doctor Proctor, the second is Lisa, and finally Nilly, the tiniest boy that you would have ever seen! Together they accidentally invent a powder that would make people fart! However, somebody tries to steal the fart powder and use itContinue reading “DOCTOR PROCTOR’S FART POWDER”
WONDER
Plot: This is a book by R.J.Palacio. It is about a teenage boy, named August Pullman. He was born with only one eye and misshapen ears. Because of this he has not gone to school until 6th grade. He is picked on and stared at, but in spite of all the bullying he makes someContinue reading “WONDER”
THE HUNGER GAMES-Book 1
Plot: This is a book by Suzanne Collins. It is about a teenager, Katniss Everdeen, who is forced to participate in the capital’s cruel Hunger Games. Hunger Games is a tournament in which 24 tributes are chosen to fight each other to their death in this ever-changing arena. Only one will triumph and the restContinue reading “THE HUNGER GAMES-Book 1”
GREAT LIFE STORIES-Alfred Nobel Inventive Thinker
This is a book by Tristan Boyer Binns about the great Alfred Nobel. Nobel was a great scientist and chemist.This book talks about Nobel’s childhood, his journey, his experiments, his rocky road to success, all the way to his death. It is full of vivid facts that make it an interesting read. I learned thatContinue reading “GREAT LIFE STORIES-Alfred Nobel Inventive Thinker”
MAYDAY
Plot: This book by Karen Harrington is about a 7th grader, named Wayne Kovok. It is a fiction story revolves around this boy, who is also a survivor of a plane crash. He has no left eyebrow, stitches all over his face and he temporarily couldn’t speak. The story revolves around how one event changesContinue reading “MAYDAY”
Pearl Harbor-The Way It Was
This is a book by Scott C.S.Stone. It talks about Pearl Harbor, an important part of American History and a place I visited recently. The book is about is about what happened on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It has vivid pictures and details and facts that took place in chronological order. Likes:Continue reading “Pearl Harbor-The Way It Was”
Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures
This book by DK Publishers is for kids who love reading about oceans and its wonderful creatures. It is an encyclopedia with lots of colorful pictures and facts on ocean creatures, specially sharks! The book includes several chapters, like Primeval Predators, Mud-Rooting Monsters, Devils of the dark, Killers Between the Tides, Muscle-Mouthed Gulpers, Cruisers andContinue reading “Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures”
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