Brittany H.
Hi, I’m Brittany. I like to read mystery books and action books. I mostly read fiction, although I do read nonfiction, like the Guinness Book of World Records. I also read Mark Twain nominees. Well, these are the kinds of books I like to read!
My favorite book of all time is Abduction! By Peg Kehret. It was a Mark Twain nominee and actually won for the Mark Twain book award! It has lots of action in it if that’s what you like. I love Abduction!
This year I would like to read all 20 Mark Twain nominees like I did last year. I at least am going to read 10 so I can get into Challenge. I would also like to read a little more of harder books. I read every night at home, so I should be able to read enough. I hope I can accomplish these goals!
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Woodworth, Chris. When Ratboy Lived Next Door. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
When Ratboy Lived Next Door is a story about a girl named Lydia Carson. Her best friend just moved away and the family that moved in next door owns a raccoon! She was bullied by the kid her age that had moved in, Willis Merrill. But, after she meets his older brother, Elliot, she develops a crush on him. Then, after she becomes friends with Elliot, she does something that makes Elliot turn his back on her. This story was a realistic fiction story, but it could count as a historical fiction story, because it is set back in 1962. This is one of the greatest Mark Twain nominees about friendship and family!
I really liked the fact that Lydia had a crush on Elliot. That made the story more exciting, since the book told about what she would do to get Elliot’s attention. She would be nice to Willis, walk with Elliot, and share an umbrella on rainy days, just to share a few. I didn’t like the end, though, because it was too sad. I mean, I did like it, although it could be happy. I would tell you the ending, but I don’t want to ruin it for you. You’ll just have to read the book!
By Brittany
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The book Abduction sounds really like a awesome book to read. I also think your paragraph was cool but I wonder if they have it at the library??
-Nicholas
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Brittany that book sounds so good. I used to read Mark Twain books. That was last year though. I might have to start reading Mark Twain's again. I really want to see why Elliot turns her back on her so bad! Marressa
Friday, September 28, 2007
This sounds like a Great story to read! I really want to know why Elliot turned his back on her. Although I know for a fact you wiil never ever tell me why, I still want to know.
- David D.
Friday, September 28, 2007
That book sounds awsome! It's like I'm really thier reading it! I have already read the book! But still! I think I might read it again! I just love how Eliot turns her down! OH MAN! It's one of my favorite Mark Twains! Hey, have you read any other Mark Twains? Like Double Identety? I bet it's something you might like. Maybe you can check it out sometime?
-Madison
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Smith, Roland. Peak. New York: Scholastic, 2007
Hi, this is Brittany again. I am currently reading a book called Peak. It’s by Roland Smith, my favorite author. The story is about a boy named Peak. Yeah, weird name. Anyways, he climbs a skyscraper and gets arrested. He goes on trial and decides to live with his dad during that time. Well, one little thing: his dad is Joshua Wood, the climbing hero. He’s famous, and he wants Peak to be the youngest person on the summit of Mt. Everest. He owns his own climbing company, and people are getting mad at him for different reasons and threatening to sue him. His business is going bad, and he’s running out of money. He thinks that if he can get his son on the top of Mt. Everest, he’d get enough money to keep his business going. Peak soon realizes what his dad is doing, and to find out the rest you’ll just have to read the book!
I don’t like the fact that his dad is selfish. Well, it’s good for the book to create feelings, but in real life having a dad that selfish would stink. You know how I said he was having his son climb Everest so he could get the money? Well, that’s not all he’s doing. He’s also setting people up, most of which are his customers/climbers. I do not like Peak’s dad!
I do like the fact that he got in trouble. I mean, I don’t mean to sound rude, but it makes the story more interesting(Sorry, Peak!). He got in trouble by climbing a skyscraper, and had to go to Juvenile Detention Center. How could you even climb a skyscraper? That’s what I wonder! Anyway, I hope you read this book! It’s good!
By Brittany
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
WOW! Great post Brittany. At first I didn’t want to do the mark twain challenge. But now you made me more interested in the books. Anyway thanks for telling me about that book. I am going to check it out as soon as possible! Happy reading.
Hadei
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Wow Brittany that sounds like a really good book, you should also read the book Melvin Bedderman (case of The Bologna Sandwich). It is a really exiting action book and you said you liked action books. You don’t have to read it I just wanted to tell you about it. And that really seems like a really good book I wonder if they have it in our library.
-Hope
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
-brittany
my favorite part of old willis place is the part whenever they explain how they died. it was really creepy. I got the autograph with you for something about reading so many mark twains I think. Have a good time reading!
- Victoria
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Hey Hall of Famer!!!!! It’s me Amanda. I think that abduction was a GREAT BOOK. Don’t you just love the part where the guy dresses up as a UPS person and kid naps bengie? Is that his name I can’t remember? I like the kid napping part and the part where they sneak out the girl’s bathroom window in the restraunt, remember they were having a mystery day and the lady didn’t want bengie to be scared because there was a hold up in the boys bathroom so they had to go in the girls bathroom. That was such a great book that I have read it 3 or 4 times since. I haven’t read it since last year but it was still a good book.
happy reading
Amanda kovac #10
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Hobbs, Valerie. Defiance. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2005.
Hi, this is Brittany again. Defiance is a realistic fiction book about a boy named Toby, who his a cancer patient. When he’s on vacation, all he wants to do is be like a normal kid his age and ride a bike, play in the pond, and run around. When he meets and elderly lady named Pearl, he becomes good friends with her. But, soon after that, he discovers his cancer is back. He doesn’t want to go through treatment again, so he doesn’t tell his parents. You’ll have to read the book to find out more!
I don’t like the ending of the book. It’s sad. Somebody dies in the story, but I can’t tell you who or else it will ruin the story. I mean, it’s a good ending, but I cry easily, and I was crying at the end. So, if you don’t like sad stories, do not read this book!
I do like the fact that he becomes friends with Pearl. In fact, one of my favorite parts in the story is when Toby meets Pearl. I like that she is an elderly lady, because she could have been a 5 year old, but instead she was just old.( I don’t mean to sound rude!) You should read this book! I think this is a really good Mark Twain nominee! -Brittany
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Brittany
I don't know if you've read this or not its called the naked mole rat letters. I really loved it and read it pretty fast thats how good it was. I couldn't put it down. You should read it!
Victoria
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Hey Brittany this is chastity and I like the book Abduction to. I like reading Mark Twain books also. I also like action books to. They are fun to read. So you and I have something in common in reading. I hope read 20 Mark Twain books. Happy Reading Brittany. - chasity
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Hey Brittany. Its Rafael that last post you did was grate. It sound like a grate book. I might think about reading it.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Brittany,
I'm just wondering what book are you reading like acually at the moment if it has changed from your last blog and is it good? I'm reading on etrucian time its really good. great time reading.
victoria
Monday, November 12, 2007
Hi, Brittney.
I also like the book ubduction.
I really liked the way you explained why you liked ubduction like,"it has lots of action in it if that's what you like". If you like that book i think you would problebly want to read Lightning Thief becaule it has lots of action in it to.
- Justin
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Park, Linda Sue. Project Mulberry. New York: Clarion Books, 2005.
Project Mulberry is a realistic fiction book about two kids doing a project for their school. Their names are Julia and Patrick. Patrick decides he wants to do a silkworm project and make silk, but Julia thinks it is too Korean. You see, her mom is from a Korean heritage. She used to raise silkworms when she was a kid, back in Korea. Julia doesn’t like being Korean, and she hates when people judge her because she’s Korean. She wants an all-American, red, white, and blue project. You’ll have to read the book to find out what happens!
I like how the author, Linda Sue Park, goes through the process of raising silkworms. It does have some facts in the book. One is that silkworm moths only live for about ten days. I found that very interesting!
I also like how the book deals with where people come from, and their heritage. Throughout the book, Julia was worrying what people would think of her project since it was Korean. Also, she met a man that helped her get the food for the silkworms. His name was Mr. Dixon, and he was African- American. Well, Julia’s mom doesn't like African- Americans. This book teaches a lot of good lessons!-Brittany
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Riordan, Rick. The Lightning Thief. New York: Hyperion Books For Children, 2005.
The Lightning Thief is a fantasy fiction book about half- bloods. Half-bloods are people who are half human, half animal. Percy Jackson is one of those people. He is sent to Camp Half-Blood, where he bonds with other people just like him. He is looking for is father. He doesn’t know which god his father is, or even if his father is a god. His teacher from his regular human school is his teacher at Camp Half-Blood. This book is a very good book so far!
I like the fact that there are sword fights at Camp Half-Blood. Since Percy has an enemy, Clarisse, it gets really interesting. Clarisse has an electric sword, and once, she hits Percy with it!
I don’t like the fact that there are different gods. It makes it a lot more confusing in the story, hearing about all these different god and such, like Ares, which is Clarisse’s father. This book is great!-Brittany
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Hey Brittany it is Marressa. I got so mad when you said that Peak realized what his farther was doing and did not say what Peak's dad was doing. I am dieing to know. I guess I will have to read that book to.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Hi Brittany the book The christmas shoes is my book or should i say my moms i dont really know if you can find it in the library or not als i dont know where you can find the movie but i can ask my mom to see if she knows. Madison 5-E
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Hey Brittany, it’s Monse. When I started to read your post, I thought that it was awesome! The words that you used really made it great! Now it makes me want to read The Lightning Thief, I have seen a lot of people in the class that are reading it as well. It must very good, maybe I should try to read it some time. Enjoy your book!
-Monse
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Smith, Roland. Thunder Cave. New York: Hyperion Books For Children, 1995.
Thunder Cave is a realistic fiction book about surviving in Kenya. Jake’s dad divorced his mom, and his mom got remarried and his dad moved out to Kenya to work with saving elephants. Jake doesn’t like his new stepdad, Sam, so something happens to his mom (I’m not going to tell you), he decides to catch a plane and go out to Kenya. Since you can’t really track down the groups of animal researchers (they are always moving), Jake has to find them himself. But, there’s a drought going on in Kenya, so a lot of people are willing to get into a fistfight for good food and fresh and pure water. So far, this is a great Roland Smith book!
I like that Jake is traveling alone, because he has nobody to help him. He has to struggle for fresh water, and once, he meets a lion! If I were him, I would have been scared to death!
I don’t like that kids are beating Jake up for food. Once, they were beating him up in the street for his bike, water, and food. They also took his clothes. He called the police and they couldn’t really do a lot about it. I really like Thunder Cave!-Brittany
Friday, December 07, 2007
Hey Brittany. As I read your post on Thunder Cave you've made me want to read it. I like how you said that there was going to be a fistfight for food and water. I liked that part because I like to watch wrestling on T.V. But I also didn't like that part because it is bad to fistfight for food and water. Thanks for telling me about the book.
Brandin
Friday, December 07, 2007
That sounds like an awesome book Brittany. After I read peak I wasn’t very interested in Roland smith books any more because the ending was so slow. But this book sounds really good. It sounds like an action book and I love action! I can’t wait to red it! Thanks for inspiring me to read “ the elephant run”
-hadei*
Friday, December 07, 2007
Hey Brittany Defaince ,sounds amazing. There is so many things I want to know! I bet Toby passes away. I think he is the one, because if he does not take care of his cancer then it is going to get worser and worser then it is just going to kill him. This sounds like a story I would pick cause I can stand sad things.
-Marressa
Friday, December 14, 2007
Brittany- The Giver is an excellent story, but it isn't for everyone. I bet someone of your intelligence and stature would enjoy it well. I will warn you that it starts out slow, but it gets really good. Read it with an OPEN mind.
Mr. Eltiste
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Hey Brittany. Its me Chasity. Your intro is awesome. Keep up the good work.
Chasity 12/19/07
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Sorry, I don't mean to just pop up here, but I have a suggestion for a good book. The name is Double Idenity. If you're trying to do the Mark Twains, then read this one! It's about a girl named Bethany. Strange things have been happening, such as her mom bursting in to tears, and then, a couple hours later, her parents have to drop her off at her aunt's house, who she doesn't even know. People around her aunt's town keep on thinking they know her. This is a great book! READ IT!!
Brittany HOF'07 :)
P.S. It's a mystery book!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Brittney- The Giver is a story about about peole living in a town where differences among people and pain and suffering don't exist. I can't really tell you much more without ruining the story, but the book really makes you think about a lot of stuff.
Mr. Eltiste
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Hey Brittany! I loved the book Project Mulberry. It was awesome. the part I did not like though was the ending. You know the part about what has to happen to some of the silkworms.
-Marressa
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Hey Brittany. It’s me Chasity. You should keep up the great work with your AWESOME blogs. I hope you read all 20 books of the Mark twain books. Well got to go. Bye. Chasity 1/9/08
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Madden, Kerry. Gentle’s Holler. New York: Viking, 2005.
Gentle’s Holler is a very good book about family. It’s set back in the 1960’s, so its historical fiction, or it could be realistic fiction, too. Livy Two (that’s her nickname) lives in a big family, and they’re poor. Her dad keeps on trying to write a banjo hit so the family can have money to live off. She loves playing the guitar, and she plays it with her dad. There’s one thing that really bothers Livy Two, though: her younger sister, Gentle, can’t see that well. This book is really sad!
I don’t like that Gentle can’t see, because that’s sad. Everybody in Livy Two’s family worries about Gentle. Even her mom and dad drove a long way and paid a lot of money to see an experienced eye doctor. And, one of the girls, Louise, tries to help Gentle by showing her around the holler that they live in.
I also don’t like that the family is poor, because that is also sad. Their mom and dad worry about money too much, because they want to have enough room for their kids. One of the babies sleeps in a drawer! Also, Livy Two’s family is about to turn their smokestack into a bedroom. Who would want to sleep in a place that smells like meat? Not me! This book is a sad book!
-Brittany HOF’07
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Hey Brittany it's Kaide i've read Double Idenity and it's really good book just like all the other Mark Twain books, but i'd have to say that it's one of the best.See ya later.
-Kaide*
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Wilson, Diane Lee. Black Storm Comin’. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks, 2005.
I have been reading Black Storm Comin’, which is a historical fiction book about a family traveling to California. The only problem is the family is colored, which was a HUGE deal back then. The boy’s name is Colton, and he’s colored, but it’s hard to tell. His pa is white, so they can only get into California with their pa or else people will think they are escaped slaves. Then, Colton gets shot by his pa’s gun, so the pa runs away. So, all they have left is a shot 12 year old boy, a sick mother, a sick infant, a 10 year old girl, and a 4 year old girl. This story is exciting!
I don’t like that Colton gets shot by his pa. That is totally gross! The book tells how when he reaches down he feels a wet leg. GROSS!
I like how Colton helps his family. He helps his family by pushing the wagon when they lost two of their oxen, and he helps his sick ma. I love this story!
-Brittany HOF’07
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Hello, this is me, Brittany, again. I just wanted to give you some advice to follow if you are looking for a good book. Read some of the Mark Twain nominee books. Those books are really good, and you can trust them since a lot of people have read them. My favorite two are Double Idenity and The Lightnin Thief. Both are really good books. Try them! -Brittany HOF'07
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
You remember the "Comment" you wrote on December 19 about Double Identety?!?!? It was really good but what i liked more was the way you described the book. Even though I already read it i want to read it again. Mabey when I get done with the Mark Twain books I will. I need to read Do You know The Monkey Man and Each Little Bird That Sings.
Happy Reading
Amanda
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hi Brittany, there are really four books in the Lightning Thief and let me tell you that the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is the best books that I have ever read!! The forth book is called Battle of the Labyrinth and I cannot wait until it comes out!! See Ya Later.
- Nicholas
Monday, January 28, 2008
Hey, Brittany you sould realy read Holes and Small Steps they're realy realy good. I highly Recommend them.
By Rafael
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wiles, Deborah. Each Little Bird That Sings. Florida: Harcourt, 2005.
Hi, this me, Brittany, again. Each Little Bird That Sings is a realistic fiction book about a girl named Comfort Snowberger whose family owns a funeral home, so she is used to death. Then, her great-uncle dies, and she is very sad. Then, her great-great aunt dies in her garden when Comfort went out to talk to her. Her best friend, Declaration, started being snobby to her. So far, this book is really interesting!
I don’t like that people are dying in this book. That is just gross. Comfort was describing the body in the casket. Gross!
I also don’t like that Declaration is suddenly being snobby to Comfort. I’ve had a friend do that to me before, and I was very mad! Declaration was trying to be very lady-like because she had stayed with her lady-like aunt that summer, but she was really being snobby. How rude!
-Brittany HOF’07
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wiles, Deborah. Each Little Bird That Sings. Florida: Harcourt, 2005.
This post is about Each Little Bird That Sings, because I haven’t started a new book for my second post. I am at the part in the book where Comfort Snowberger is in a flood trying to save both her dog, Dismay, and her whiny little cousin that gets on her nerves, Peach. They are hanging on to a tree, and since her cousin is small, the water is up to Peach’s shoulders. She must let go herself, or make her cousin or her dog let go of the tree. Read the story if you want to find out what happens next!
I don’t like that the flood might kill them. Which ever one lets go of the tree will get sucked under by the current. Comfort had been sucked under, but then she found the tree to hang on to.
I do like that she was finally being nice to Peach before the flood. Her “used to be” best friend, Declaration, was being mean to Comfort and Peach before the flood. She was scaring Peach and Comfort stuck up for Peach. Declaration was just being rude!
-Brittany HOF’07
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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