This is going to be an awesome year! Let's get started by turning in our Carnegie Library Summer Reading logs and posting our summer reading book reviews here on our blog! Check back for instructions and drawing information.
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63 comments:
I read The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer. It was a fairly short book and a quick read for me. I read it in one afternoon. It details the life of a character that appears briefly in Eclipse. The plot for the novel is entertaining, but I was hoping for more Edward and Bella. If you love all things Twilight, it is a must read for you. If you aren’t that interested in Twilight, you probably would not be entertained by The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.
I read When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. It was a very interesting book. It made you keep reading til the end. I enjoyed it because it had a lot of mystery in it. It pulled me into the story when it started, because it was so strange the way it was written. It was written backwards. When the main character receives a mysterious letter from the future, I was hooked. It didn't take me long to finish this book. I enjoyed it very much!
Abby K. 7th
For Summer reading I read They Never Came Back by Caroline B. Cooney. I loved this book and it has since become one of my favorites. In this book there is a girl name Cathy Ferris who some people think is a double.Find out if Cathy is a young girl who disappeared and is actually named Murielle by reading this great book. If you like a good mystery book, then this is the book for you! It is one of those books you can't put down and a must read.
For Summer reading I read A Wrinkle In Time. It was a great book.In the book Meg, her brother, and her friend go off on an adventure to find their father.On the trip they will travel like you have never experienced using time travel.Will they ever find their father? Read the book and find out what happens.
This summer i read Miss Spitfire Reaching Helen Keller. It was a very entertaining book. If you have an interest in Helen Keller and how hard it was to be learned without looking or hearing,this could be the perfect book for you. This was a very wonderful book to read over the summer!
This summer I read a book entitled When you reach me by Rebecca Stead this book was excited, adventerous ,and mysterous all at the same time .If you are the kind of person that likes a little mystery than this is the right book for you. I hope that this commment helped you choose a book.
Morgan --
If you liked A Wrinkle In Time, you should read When You Reach Me. I think you will love it.
This summer I read Schooled by Gordon Korman This was a very good book.It was about a boy that didnt have a social life and he had to suddenly go to school.In my opinion this was a very good book ,it really portrays how school goes on in real life.It was a very good book to read! :)
This summer I read A Day No Pigs would Die. It was one of the best books I have ever read. It was a heartwrenching story of a boy and his pig. Young Rob Peck is rewarded a newborn pig for is heroic actions helping a neighbor. Little did he know, that little pig would soon lead him on the journey of his life.
This summer I read Found, by Margret Peterson Haddix. This book is full of suspense and mystery. Jonah, Chip, and Kathrine must figure out why Jonah and Chip keep getting mysterious letters, such as: Beware, they are coming back to get you. Figure out what happens when you read Found.
The book I read this summer was by Stephanie Meyer-Twilight. I think it is a great book to read. It is about Edward and Bella. It is mostly a romance book/movie. It is about vampires and wolves. I like books that have action and fake creatures. I find them interesting.
Celest H.
7th grade
I read Miss Spitfire Reaching Helen Keller.This book made me keep reading it because of how determined Annie Sullivan was to teacher helen how to understand what things where and that they nhad a name.This book is great I think you should read this too!!
Heather F. 7th
This summer I read the outstanding mystery Found. All through the book I was wondering what was going to happen next. It was so great I couldn't put it down. As Chip, one of the main characters in the story, discovers new secrets, races against time, and tries to figure out who is sending him wierd letters, time is exactly what might catch up with him. If you want to figure out what happens in this great mystery or if you like any scary, nerve racking, exciting mysteries, Found is the book for you.
This summer, I read Madeleine L'Engle's, A Wrinkle in Time. It is about Meg Murry as she tries to find her father who has been missing along with the help of her odd little brother and a popular boy from school. Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which journey along on this travel through time and to new planets. Meg learns tons about herself throughout this science fiction adventure.
I read A Thousand Splendid Suns by Hosseini Khaled. I started at the end of school and finished during the summer and thought it was an awesomely written historical fiction novel that gave me insight of the struggles of a culture other than my own. I read a lot of "teachery" type books because I took a class, but the one I enjoyed the most was Everyday Editing by Jeff Anderson. It is something I hope to use this year. I started reading the bible again, and I'm still in Genesis. That Cast Two Shadows novel has just whet my appetite for historical events whether fiction or non-fiction. We're starting that in class this week.
I read the book Miss. Spitfire by Sarah Miller. This book was not very long. I read it in about 2 ½ weeks reading a few chapters a night. This book was a biography of 20 year old Anne Sullivan, who opened the world of language to 7 year old Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind and had no way of communicating. This book was very inspiring. I really enjoyed this book, I highly recommend it!
This summer I read Miss Spitfire, Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller.I thought this book was fantastic.It made you want to keep reading it.This book is very informational.I really admire Miss Spitfire because of her incredible struggle to teach Helen how to speak in sign language.Helen is deft and blind she so has alot of trouble.I really loved this book and recomend it to anyone .
This summer I read this amazing book called "Schooled". I loved this book because it tells you that you should treat everyone the same.This book is really touching. At first you may feel sorry for Cap but it will all work out. i recomend this book for anyone who likes hippies or anything else. This book is very funny I guarantee this book will make you laugh your socks off! This is a must read for anyone.
This summer I also read Schooled by Gordon Korman. Schooled was a good book. It involved things that usually happen in real life. It showed me that people are very different. Schooled also taught me that you should be nice even though people don't fit in with your friends. Schooled is a good book and you should read it! :)
This summer, I read When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. In this book, Miranda, the main character, is getting notes. They ask for keys to her house and for her to write a letter. I realized that every little detail counts! You have to pay close attention to find out who is leaving the notes! This book is amazing! Read it!
I also read the book Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This book was not very long. This book is about 2 boys, Chip and Jonah who keep receiving mysterious letters. Chip, Jonah and Katherine must find out who are sending these letters. They are very weird, saying things like Beware, We are coming to get you! This book is Science Fiction. If you enjoy time travel and things like that this is the book for you! The story line was hard to keep up with. This book was ok it was just not the book for me. I recommend this book if you enjoy reading science fiction.
This summer I read the book The Outsiders. This book keeps you on your toes and makes you crave more. In the book there are two sides, the Socs and the Greasers. The main character in this book is Ponyboy. Ponyboy and his friends are Greasers and do not like the Socs. The story tells about the lives of the Greasers and how the decisions they make impact their lives. This book is a must read book. I really enjoyed this book.
This summer I also read the book Schooled. This book is really good. In the book a boy named Capricorn Anderson learns to fit into a knew life style. Capricorn learns to make friends with his spiritual teachings he learned from his grandmother, Rain. Cap realizes how to break the rules sometimes and sets free into the world. I highly recommend this book.
This summer I read Found by Margret Peterson Haddix. As I was flipping each page I was always wondering what was going to happen next. Chip, one of the main characters in the story discovers new secrets, races through time, and trys to find out who sends weird messages to him, time might be the only thing that catchs up to him. If you want to find out what happens next Found is the book for you....
MaryBeth H 6th grade
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle was horrible until the 15th chapter, then it was GRRRREEEAATTT!!!
This summer I read the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and I loved it!This book was about a teenage boy named Ponyboy and his gang of greasers who fight against the upper class gang of Socs. The gang fights were full of suspense. This book always kept me interested and had me wondering what was next! If you like action, this is the book for you!
Wow! These reviews are excellent and I am VERY impressed. Keep up the great work Sims students.
This summer I read When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. I liked this book a lot. The main character Miranda, is getting notes everywhere. In her house, in her bookbag, and even her coatpocket! But, she doesn't know who these notes are from. This book is full of mystery, adventure, and excitement!I highly reccomend this book to everyone!
i read this book this year and it is called mother please don't die and it is a very good book.
I read several books this summer. My two favorites are Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich and Bone Appetit by Carolyn Haines. Both books' main characters are female detectives. I enjoy light mysteries. Nothing too serious and funny!
Kathryn S.
I read several books this summer. My two favorites were Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich and Bone Appetit by Carolyn Haines. Both novels' main characters are female detectives. I enjoy light mysteries. Nothing too serious. And funny!
This summer I read The Call Of The Wild.This was definately one good book.The main character in this book is a ST.bernard dog named Buck.Buck is sent to Alaska and up there he soon realizes its survival of the fittest.But its a heart warming story that I would recomend to anyone.
I read Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff. This book is about a girl named Annie Richards who is afraid of....EVERYTHING!Everyone tells Annie she fine, but so was Jared (her older brother)and then Jared...died. In this book Annie learns that its ok to open your umbrella and let in some sunshine.I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes happy endings.
I read a book this summer called The Total Tradgedy Of A Girl Named Hamlet by Erin Dionne. This book is about a girl named Hamlet who's parents are OBSESSED with Shakesphere. Her little GENIUS sister Desdemona is only 7 and is joining her in the eighth grade. On top of all this, Hamlet is getting origami pigs in her locker from a mystery person!!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves to laugh! :D
This summer I read Diary Of A Wimpy Kid:Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. I loved all the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books, so this was a must. Its all about Greg's really LAME summer vacation. If you like the other books in this series then you'll LOVE <3 Dog Days!
This summer I read Miss Spitfire, Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller. This book taught me a lot! Helen Keller is deaf and blind. Miss Spitfire teaches Helen how to read and write. I really liked this book because it was amazing! I hope you will check it out and I promise that you will enjoy it!
This summer I read Miss Spitfire, Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller. This book taught me a lot! Helen Keller is deaf and blind. Miss Spitfire teaches Helen how to read and write. I really liked this book because it was amazing! I hope you will check it out and I promise that you will enjoy it!
This summer I read the book Miss Spitfire, Reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller. I really enjoyed reading this book. Helen Keller is deaf and blind but still managed to learn how to read. It was a very inspiring story. I recommend that you check it out right away!
Madison P. I also read The Summer of My German Soldier this summer. It was a great romance! I was hooked on the first couple of pages. It took me no time to read through the whole book. It was a book about true friendship and love.
This summer I read Book of A Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. Dashti, the main character, is a young maiden who agrees to be exhiled to a castle far away to take care of her lady who would not agree to marry her father's choice for a husband. Finally, they escaped but continued to live their lives in secret. You must read the book to find out how this suspenseful story ends.
This summer I read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It is a short book but packed with adventure from page 1 to the very last. The main charachter,Ponyboy,is the youngest of a gang called the "Greasers".Then,one of the "Socs",their enemies, takes things too far. If you like adventure and suspense,this book is perfect for you!
This summer, I also read When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. It's full of mystery and suspense. I've never read a book like this before. It is written in a different way than any book i've ever read, which makes it so good. It's packed with adventure.Recommended to anyone who likes suspense,adventure, and alot of mystery!
Kaylee W. said....
This summer I read Hitler's Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow. The book was excellent. The book tells of how the youth of Germany brought Hitler into power. The book
shows how these young people stood behind Hitler to the very end. It was amazing how these young people had been brainwashed by Hitler and all his promises. This book would be an excellent read for anyone.
Kaylee W. said....
This summer I read Hitler's Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow. The book was excellent. The book tells of how the youth of Germany brought Hitler into power. The book
shows how these young people stood behind Hitler to the very end. It was amazing how these young people had been brainwashed by Hitler and all his promises. This book would be an excellent read for anyone.
Kaylee W. said....
This summer I read Hitler's Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow. The book was excellent. The book tells of how the youth of Germany brought Hitler into power. The book
shows how these young people stood behind Hitler to the very end. It was amazing how these young people had been brainwashed by Hitler and all his promises. This book would be an excellent read for anyone.
Kaylee W. said.....
This summer I read Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. I really enjoyed this book because it was written in a diary format. The book tells the adventures of Dashti, the mucker girl, and lady Saren, the gentry. The books tells of how a mucker girl with hard work and determination could rise to royalty. I highly recommend this book to all middle school students.
7th grade
Found-This book was a very great book. The beginning just hooked you into it. It wasn't like normal books that take a while to get into to. From the first page I was hooked. It was definately one of the best books that I have read in a while! I can't wait to read the 2nd book Sent! I recommend this book for anyone who loves a good mystery!
Kayla V.
7th grade
The Outsiders-This book taught me a very valuable lesson. It taught me not to even think about bullying someone. It was short, but a great read for me. I encourage anyone and everyone to read this book! I have to give this book a five-star rating.
Kayla V.
7th
This summer I read the book Marley and Me, it was one it was one of the best books I have ever read!! This book was about a married couple.On the wife's birthday her husbad gets the wife a dog.The wife picks out a very special male dog.Together the couple names thier very special dog Marley!Through the years Marley grows,and grows!!! This book is one of a kind! I strongly recomend this book to you!! Enjoy!!
Paigan B 6th grade
This summer I read Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer. This is a love story. If you do not like either the Twilight series or love stories, you will NOT like this book. I really do not like to read, but I absolutely loved this book. If you have not read this book, you have to read it!
Lennah F.
7th grade
This summer I read Summer of My German Soldier. It was a very good book. I've heard that it also has a series. You can read that book in about an hour and a half. If you haven't read it, you can now and don't say you don't have time!
Lennah F.
7th grade
I read The Book of a THousand Days. It was great and if you love romance, this is the book for you. It is about a girl named Dashti. She is a maid and a royal girl named Lady Saren. They travel through all kinds of adventures to find Lord Khan. So read the book and find out if she get her true love.
Kailen W.
7th grade
The book Summer of My German Soldier was fantastic. This book is about ramance, so if you like love stories, this is the book for you. The book is about a girl named Patty who is in love with a German prisoner, but will their love die? Read the book to find out.
Kailen W.
7th grade
For Summer Reading I read the book, The Outsiders. It was a great book! It's about a guy named Ponyboy, and his gang, the greasers. The greasers, have enemies called the Socs. THe Socs are the rich and high-class gang. One night, they have a fight, and the Socs go to far. It's an interesting book, all about adventure, action, and friendship.
Cara P.
7th grade
Another book I read for Summer Reading was Schooled. It was the best book I ever read! It's about a boy named Cap. He's homeschooled, but then Rain, his grandmother/teacher gets hurt. That causes Cap to get put in public school. Public school is a totally different world from what Cap is used to. Cap will be changed forever.
The Outsiders by SE Hinton
I read the book The Outsiders this summer. It was a really cool book. It was about these three brothers who had lost thier parents in a car accident. They were part of a group type thing called the Greasers. It was interesting because Ponyboy & Johnny killed Bob who was a social. Later on Johnny died in a fire saving kids. This book was great!
Hannah R. (:
7th grade
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
This book was about this girl named Miranda. This person kept on sending her notes. She didn't know who they were from. Her mom won a chance to go on a gameshow the $20,000 Pyramid. Her mom only won $10,000 though. Her best friend Sal got beat up. Sal never talked to her again. She made friends with Ann Marie, Marcus, and somebody else. It was a great book.
Hannah R.
7th grade
i rread a book called island of the blue dolphins and it was amazing.Its about a girll whos brother got left by a ship.She dives off the boat so she can stay with her brother. A ship is suppose to come back but does it or not.its a good but sad book,read it if you dare!
Sarah M. said...
This summer I read a book called Boys are dogs.Its a book about a girl named Annabelle.She has to move because her moms boyfriend wants them to move away from her friends and school.so then she learns to train boys with a sertian book.You can find this book on the M shelf in the library.
Sarah M.
6th Grade
This summer i read a book called Twilight! It was a GREAT book!! I loved it!! it was about this girl named Bella. She is moving from Phinox, Arizona to forks with her dad. So she is starting a new school and meeting lots of new people. She meets,and makes a few new friends on her first day!! When lunch time came there he walked through the door,and there stood Edward Cullan! as soon as they looked into each others eyes they knew they were meant for each other! Find out the rest in the book Twilight!!Enjoy!! Paigan B 6th grade
I read alot of books this summer and i loved all of the books that i read!!!Hopelly you read alot to this summer!!
makenzi f.
wow i have read so many books this summer and school year I dont even know which book to tell you about!but one of my favorites are walk two moons! It is a really good book! In Walk Two Moons you have a bunch of different people's story in it! You have to read between the lines to understand it!
i reccomend this book to everyone!!!
i loved reading this summer it was so much fun cant wait until the next! i love being here at sims this year! Wonder what willl happen next year, you never know!
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