Quinlan Library Book Blog http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org AISJ Middle School students speak out about books! Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:27:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en A Corner of the Universe By Ann M. Martin http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/a-corner-of-the-universe-by-ann-m-martin/ http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/a-corner-of-the-universe-by-ann-m-martin/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:27:22 +0000 aisjblogger http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/a-corner-of-the-universe-by-ann-m-martin/ acorneroftheuniverse.gifSummary: The summer that Hattie turns twelve, she meets the childlike uncle she never knew and becomes friends with a girl who works at the carnival that comes to Hattie’s small town.

Review By Azza: This is the first book that actually made me  cry because it has real meaning. It is one of the best well-written books I have ever read. Each person should and must read this book.  It’s style of writing is amazing and fluent. I recomend it to everybody who loves to read. It is astonishing! 10/10


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 Review: I enjoyed reading this book. It was fun. I don’t really have anything to say about it. It’s a book that sometimes, will help you enjoy your independent reading book and enjoy reading a book. 8/10


Authored by aisjblogger. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/holes-by-lewis-sachar/feed/ Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/maximum-ride-the-angel-experiment-by-james-patterson/ http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/maximum-ride-the-angel-experiment-by-james-patterson/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:09:40 +0000 aisjblogger http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/maximum-ride-the-angel-experiment-by-james-patterson/ angel-experiment.jpgSummary: After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the “birdkids” who are a result of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own origins and purpose.

Review by Michelle Rinker: This was one of the most exciting YA books that I read this year! The main character, Maximum Ride is smart, strong-willed and extemely brave; standing up to some of the creepiest villains ever- the Erasers. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat- a guaranteed wild ride! 9/10


Authored by aisjblogger. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/maximum-ride-the-angel-experiment-by-james-patterson/feed/ Walk Two Moons By Sharon Creech http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/walk-two-moons-by-sharon-creech/ http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/walk-two-moons-by-sharon-creech/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:45:29 +0000 aisjblogger http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/02/01/walk-two-moons-by-sharon-creech/ walk-two-moons.jpgSummary: After her mother leaves home suddenly, thirteen-year old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip retracing her mother’s route. Along the way, Sal recounts the story of her friend Phoebe, whose mother also left.  

Review By Azza: I could not put this book down not even for five minutes. I have always loved Sharon Creech’s writting because she is so descriptive in her writting and the style of her writting is amazing. You must read it before you die! Love it! 9./10


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 Review: This book is waiting to be reviewed. 


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Review by Moon-Young: I enjoyed reading this book. It had a few nasty parts but Meg Cabot made it possible to know exactly how Samantha felt like. 7/10


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Review By Azza: This is an extremely amazing book that I could not put down. It ’s discriptive way of writing is original and unlike any other. Everybody should and have to read it. It is fabulous!! 10/10


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Review by Moon-Young: I enjoyed reading this book alot. I love Greek and Roman myths. It was fascinating to read a story I knew perfectly in a new and cool way. 10/10


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 Review: By Azza Shadow is a great book that caught my eye. My mom used to tell me the story when I was young and it is one of my favourite childhood stories .  It is a story that has been passed down many generations and is very original. It is a one of the must read books in your life and must be in every library in the world. Don’t miss out! 8/10


Authored by aisjblogger. Hosted by Edublogs.]]> http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/01/25/shadow-spinner-by-susan-fletcher/feed/ Matilda by Roald Dahl http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/01/25/matilda-by-roald-dahl/ http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/01/25/matilda-by-roald-dahl/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:00:34 +0000 aisjblogger http://aisjblogger.edublogs.org/2007/01/25/matilda-by-roald-dahl/ matilda.jpgSummary: Five-year-old genius Matilda finds it esay to get around her horrible parents; however, she meets her match with Miss Trunchbull the headmistress at her school.

Review by Moon-Young: I read this book in a flash. I don’t talk to myself or laugh while I’m reading a book but I laughed aloud as I read this book. I envy Matilda’s(even though she’s a fiction character) intelligence.


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