When you Reach Me

Hey Kayla here.  I've just read the series the Hunger Games book 2 Catching Fire.  If you've read the first book, you'll know what it's about.  I was really excited about the part when Katniss goes back into the arena.  I was really upset when Cina was killed for trying to make Katniss into the mockingjay.  I was really excited about the end also!!  "Katniss there is no district 12" that was scary.  It took me forever to get the Mockingjay book which I didn't enjoy as much as I did the other ones.  Well 'till next time!!

Book Raving #12

Hi I've just read a book by Lauren Barnholdt called the Secret Identity of Devon Delaney.  It's a book about a girl named Devon Delaney who's parents think about getting a divorce.  Due to that, Devon and her sister Katie have to go live with their grandmother over the summer.  While they are there, Devon meet a girl who lives next door to her grandmother named Lexi.  Devon lies and tells Lexi that she is dating the most popular guy in school named Jared.  Devon basically made up a whole different identity because she is feeling very insecure.  When the school year starts again, Lexi transfers to Devon's school and it's a whole big mix up.  Read this book by Lauren Barnholdt and there's also a second one called Devon Delaney should totally know better which is a very good one.  Bye!

Book Raving #11

Hey!!  I've read a very interesting series of books called the clique.  There are 9 books and then a summer collection which have 5 books.  They are about a group of girls called the Pretty Committee.  A girl named Claire Lyons comes and lives in Massie, the leader of the pretty committee's guest house.  Read these great books b Lisi Harrison!!

Book Raving #10

Hey! This next book is called Eragon by Christopher Paolini.  It's about a boy named Eragon who finds a dragon egg.  He and the dragon can talk without talking to them with out using words, they communicate using their brains.. It's pretty cool!  It's one of the only fantasy books I've read and I love Fantasy now!!  It's definitely worth being like 500 pages long.  Fun fact, Christopher Paolini (the author of Eragon) wrote Eragon when he was only 18!! I couldn't imagine writing anything like that when I'm 18!! I sure wish though!!

Book Raving #9

Hey guys!!  Sorry I haven't blogged in a while!! I've been reading a new series I'm sure you've heard about it it's called Maximum Ride and it's basically about these kids and they are 98 percent human and 2 percent BIRD so they're like you and me but they have you know, wings.  If you like adventure, this will be your cup of tea.  At the end of the book, I was at the edge of my seat.. LITERALLY!!  I've really enjoyed the book and I'm already half way through the 2nd book hope you enjoy!!

Book Raving #8

Hi guys!  Another book raving.  I've just finished reading this book called Boys are Dogs by Leslie Margolis.  It's about a girl named Annabelle.  She and her mother are lived in a small apartment when Annabelle's mom gets a boyfriend named Ted Weeble but Annabelle calls him Dweeble.  Annabelle and her mother decide to move into Ted's house but Annabelle isn't so happy with the change because it means leaving her best friends Mia and Sophia.  As a gift when she and her mother move, Ted gets Annabelle a dog that she names Pepper.  The dog came with a training manual.  When Annabelle goes to school and meets some new friends which she likes but she also meets some boys who she definitely doesn't like.  They all call her names like Spamabelle, Spazabelle and Spaz which she definitely doesn't like but they keep on teasing her.  She decides to put a stop to it so she goes to her manual and figures out that boy's minds function just like dog's.  She finally gets the boys to stop teasing her.  This is a very good book and if you read it I hope you guys enjoy it

Book Raving #7

Hi everyone!  I'm so sorry I haven't been able to blog in a while.  I've been reading this series called the Mysterious Benidict Society.  It is about a group of children who take 3 tests that test their knowledge, honesty, and how athletic they are.  After 4 very special children named Reynie Muldon, Constance Contraire, Sticky (George) Washington, and Kate.  Reynie is smart because he studies, Sticky is a genius because he reads things and remembers everything he reads and I do mean every single word!!  Kate is smart but she's more athletic than everyone.  Constance, who is different in a way that you will have to find out later.  She is always grumpy but she is definitely the smartest of the group.  I hope you guys read this book by Trenton Lee Stewart.

Book Raving #6

Hi!  I just finished reading another book called ever soul a star and it has definetley got to be up there for one of my favorite books that I've read.  It's about three completley differient people who meet in the middle of nowhere for a eclipse sighting that is the center of attenition where they are in Iceland.  The kids names are first, Ally short for Alpha who has lived in the middle of nowhere for as long as she could remember.  She has been homeschooled there too and loves science.  Another character's name is Bree.  She is beautiful and extremely popular when her whole world gets turned upside down and she has to move to Iceland in the middle of nowhere and live there for 3 years.  She is having a great summer with her best friend Claire until her parents break the news to her.  The last main character's name is Jack who has failed science and has to go to summer school.  The only way he will stay out of summer school is by accompaniying his science teacher Mr. Silver in seeing the eclipse with a huge group of other people.  Find out how this adventure turns out.

Book Raving

Letters From Americans #2

Hello,


We have arrived in the new world and we have been here for I believe 2 weeks.  We have meet some nice people in the new world.  Random ships are sailing in every few days with only half the people alive.  I really hope to make new friends as good as you.  I miss you.  Every time I ship pulls in I think of you and wonder when you are going to come.  We have had so many adventures that I know you won't want to miss out on.

Love,
Constance

Book Raving #5

Hello!  Another great book is called Finally by Wendy Mass.  It is about a girl named Rory who has very overprotective parents who never let her do anything.  Whenever she asks  for things they always tell her she can get it or do it when she turns 12.  When she finally turns 12, she is definitely very fast to start doing all of the things on her list that she couldn't wait to do.  She can get a cell phone, go to the mall with her friends, go to parties, wear make-up and stay home alone. When her parents finally let her do all of the things, she finds that she will find what she needs.

Book Raving #4

Hi again!  Another book for all of the girls out there is a book that is definitely old one called Deenie by Judy Blume. It is a book about having to deal with the up and downs that life throws at you. When Deenie is planning to be a model, the perfect thing happens, she gets diagnosed with scoliosis!  She has to wear a brace and everything.  Read this book to find out if Deenie still gets to be a model.

Book Raving #3

Hi once again!  Another great book I read is called Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.  It is a book about a girl named Melody with a disease disabling her to walk talk or do anything what so ever by herself.  She is in the 5th grade and has to go to H-5 the special education room.  When Melody starts taking things called inclusion classes which are classes when the students from H-5 are included in normal classes with the other students.  When they start, the teachers realize what an exceptional student she is and how brilliant she can be if her teachers and even the students at Spualding Street Elementary actually give her a chance.  Read this book and find out if the students and teachers give her a chance to show what she's got or will the ignore her as everyone else does.

Book Raving #2

Hi again!  I just read this great book called Waiting for Normal by Leslie Connor.  It is realistic fiction and a really good.  It is about a girl named Addison who lives in a trailer with her mother who she calls mommers.  Her step dad Dwight buys them the trailer and drops Addie and her mom of there and takes Addie's stepsisters Bryana and Katie.  Mommers and Dwight have gotten a divorce.  When Addie and her mom start to settle into her house,  her mom gets a job and becomes more and more distant and ignores Addie.  Read this book to find out what will happen to Addie if her mom is away one too many times.


~Kayla

Book Raving

Hey you guys!  I've just finished this amazing book called Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.  It was one of the most action-packed books I've read in my life!  If your in to science fiction and adventure then this is the book for you.  You guys have probably heard of it, it's one of the most popular books around!  Actually I'm getting way ahead of myself!  The first book in the thrilling trilogy is called the Hunger Games.  The second one is Catching Fire and the third one is Mockingjay.  Go to your local library or bookstore and get this book today!  I know you will love it!




~Kayla

Letters from Americans #1 the trip

Dear Elizabeth,

This trip is awful!  There are so many people getting sick and even dying.  The only reason I am in this filthy ship is that we are going to get to go to a new world.  I even got sick but was quickly cured.  I wish you were here with me.  My ship is called the Mayflower and it is huge but disgusting.  I sleep in a bunk above a snoring man every night and wake up for yet another day of boredom and sitting wondering if we will ever arrive in the new world.

Best Wishes,

Constance