Saturday, December 1, 2007

The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader-C. S. Lewis



In this book it shows that team work is important. It also shows that being together is really important, so you wouldn't be wandering yourself alone or otherwise bad things can happen to you if you don't follow directions. In the real world it, in other words right now, people don't respect each other

This is the fifth book of Narnia it is probably one of the best books of The Chronicles of Narnia. This story was probably written in the 1800's, because men used to wear shorts long socks etc. There's this character who's name is Eustace who is cousin of Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy (they are king and queens of Narnia) he is a bully to them in the beginning of the book, but while he is having a lot of adventures around Peter's world (which is another world, not ours, because theirs is flat like a table) he learns a lot of things, like learning to treat everyone like he wants to be treated, being together is important, doing teamwork, etc. In the end Eustace, learns to be nice to his cousins.

I think the argument that's being made in the book is sharing ideas to everyone. My opinion is that sharing ideas is a really good thing to share even though they might sound dumb, they might come in handy. Like in this book there were times when one person had this really dumb idea, but even though it wasn't good it still supported another idea. Or there are times when someone shares an idea and everyone just laughs about it, and that person gets upset.

Out of all I said, it connects to the real world because this things happen and can also cause a problem today. Why, because when people don't work together it causes problems between each other and they turn against each other, because one didn't want to follow the other one, or they weren't doing their job, etc.

Suppose Eustace didn't turn into a dragon then he wouldn't have known that taking care of others is really important. Also he wouldn't have known how beloved they were to him the whole time, and since then on he has learned a lot of lessons.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Island Of The Blue Dolphins-Scott O' Dell



I think this book is worth reading it, because it teaches you how to survive in a stranded island. What I mean by this, is how to protect yourself from wild animals. I dedicate this book to people who don't apreciate what they have, because this book teaches that you rather live with someone rather than being alone.
This author is one of the most popular well-loved authors for young readers, and when you read it you'll be amazed by the story or how many things it has tought you. In this book theres no technology, but there are beautiful stuffs that you can find in an island.
Probably the argument that is being made, is that your worst enemy can one day be your best friend. In this I agree because there are alot of situations where you just hate this person that you can't even see her, but later she/he, one days turn out to be your friend. Theres a time where the charecter feels sorry for her enemy because he was actually having a harder time with his family.
This story affects us because, there are kids who don't have parents that don't know if their parents have abandon them and forgotten about them, which is sad situation. On another side theres pets. Pets, as they say are the humans best friend, and I defenetly agree because you know theres someone who needs your help, and it feels goood to know needed. In the story it talks about how much she cares about her pets, and that without them she isn't happy.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Promise Not Tell by Jennifer McMahon


This book has everything an interesti ng book could have! For example theres a character called Kate and she tries to hide the facts about her best friend 30 years ago that she died to the police so they can find the criminal. For me it got me really mad mad because Kate was afraid to tell that a stinky girl was her best friend. Anyway this book has everything that could get you interested. It's mysterious, has happiness, sadness, anger, etc.
The author believes in ghosts, and I don't blame her because I believe in them too. In this book Jennifer talks about a spirit who is hunting her best friend to lead her to her killer. The reason why I believe in them is because I've been told how it feel to be near one (which by the way it sounds creepy) and also read.
Many people hide their past thinking that's a solution to over come things, when it isn't. When you lie about your past or just hid it, you know that sooner or later you have to face it and over come it, or sometimes it comes as a revenge, like in this book.

In the end the author leaves you hooked up, because it leaves a peace unsolved, which of course I will change that and solve it unless if theres a second book. It's a
good thing that an author will leave you like that , because it will get you more interested in the book and you'll want more but for me it's annoying.