(IMPORTANT Update: New part to the book assignment- write about one character.(does not have to be favorite character))
A Single Shard
By: Linda Sue Park
Main Characters: Crane-man, Min, Tree-ear
Summary: An orphan in Korea named Tree-ear lived with his friend, Crane-man under a bridge that was in the town called Ch'ulp'o. Ch'ulp'o is known for the potters in the town who make beautiful celadon ware. Tree-ear is intrigued by the work of one of the best potters in the village, Min. Tree-ear keeps on watching Min working on pots. Tree-ear accidentally breaks one of Min's creations. Instead of paying Min, Tree-ear offers to work for Min. Min makes Tree-ear cut wood, and dig up clay but never actually pottery. After Tree-ear worked for the broken creation, he asks Min if he could keep on working. Tree-ear asks Min why Min can't teach him pottery, Min grows angry and says that potters only teach their son pottery. In rage, Min says that his only son, Hyun-gu One day, out of curiosity, Tree-ear follows another potter, Kang, whose skill is not as great as Min's but is decent. Tree-ear spy's on this potter and sees that Kang had developed a whole new style that is quite beautiful. It is an inlay design. Tree-ear knows not to tell Min. If you were chosen for the royal commission, your work would be sent to the king. Getting the royal commission was Min's life's desire. Tree-ear knows that Kang's new style will definitely get him the royal commission. After the emissary comes to look at all the potters' works. He looks longest at Kang's new design and Min's beautiful work. After choosing Kang for the royal commission, the emissary who admired Min's work, gave him a second chance to make something with the new design. Tree-ear is sent on a mission to go to Songdo, a town far away from Ch'ulp'o. Tree-ear is attacked by robbers on the way and Min's work is flung over a cliff. Tree-ear is horrified and goes down the cliff to find small pieces of the celadon. The largest shard is the size of his palm. Tree-ear is determined to deliver this single shard (title) to the emissary. The emissary admires even this small piece of work and immediately orders for the royal commission to be for Min. Min finally decides to teach Tree-ear pottery and treat him like a son. While Tree-ear was on the trip, Crane-man had died because he had fell into the river when a man crossed the bridge. Min's wife gives Tree-ear a new name, Hyun-Pil.
1. line
2. There are always consequences for actions, whether the consequence is good or bad.
3. Crane-man: Wise, caring, proud
Min: Proud, sad, hard-working
Tree-ear: hopeful, brave, determined
3a. (look at the update)
I think Tree-ear is a rather determined person. Even in the beginningIf I were in his situation, where the pot was smashed by robbers and I was throwing up all over the place, I wouldn't have gone down the cliff with hope to check if they really were smashed like Tree-ear did. I would of mourned for the pots. Tree-ear thought of jumping off the cliff. But he didn't. I think that it is possible that I might of(if I was Tree-ear), because in Tree-ear's position, there was no easy way out of this situation. I wouldn't have been surprised if Tree-ear actually took a leap of faith. Tree-ear went down with hope that I don't know how he got and he found the biggest piece and decided to take it to the emissary. I think that took a LOT of determination and courage. Think about the things that could happen. What if you were rejected or accused of stealing your master's (Min's) pots by the emissary? Tree-ear was brave.
4. The scene in which Min explains to Tree-ear how Crane-man died was very memorable. It was very sad, a farmer crossed the bridge and Crane-man was pushed into the cold water. The shock was too great for his heart and he died. When Crane-man's body was found, he was clutching the small monkey that Tree-ear had made him. (Note: Crane man had one good leg and the other leg was broken) Then Tree-ear said, "Wherever you are now, I hope you are walking on two good legs." and he cried.
This was a strong sign of friendship between Tree-ear and Crane-man, I noted that Crane-man called Tree-ear little monkey a lot: Crane-man was clutching the monkey (Also in the end of the book is a small note by the author that talks about a inlay celadon pottery that an unknown maker known as the "Thousand Cranes Vase" It was dated during the time of Tree-ear! I think the author is saying that Tree-ear made (although I know it is not true) the celadon pot)
5. The author is trying to tell you to never give up. Tree-ear didn't give up even when all the pots were shattered all over the floor. Min didn't give up when his inlay design didn't come out right. Crane-man didn't give up when his newly made sandals for Tree-ear didn't fit. So don't give up!
6. I would rate this book a 10 because I really liked the ending. (Meaning the small note at the end. Look at 4.) I also liked the plot.
7.
Beginning: Tree-ear begins to work for Min.
Middle: Tree-ear is sent on a mission to deliver the pots and they are smashed by robbed.
Ending: Min gets the royal commission and Tree-ear is treated as his son, meaning he will learn pottery.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Friday, July 12, 2013
The Giver (Book Worksheet)
The Giver
By: Lois Lowry
Main Characters: Jonas, The Giver
Summary: In the future, everything is perfect. No war, no hunger, no pain, but no love or warmth- everybody is assigned to a job when they turn 12. Jonas is a boy who is about to turn 12 and receive his assignment. When he is chosen as the Receiver- the one person who is supposed to be wise and honored- he is scared and confused. The people who gave him the job told him he needs bravery and that it will be painful. The Giver gives Jonas memories of times when there was war, hunger and also happiness, love. Jonas is getting all these memories, colors. Not only are they bad but they are good too. Jonas wants others to feel it to, but it is now gone. Jonas wanted to leave this world of sameness. Jonas leaves with Gabriel, a Newborn who is to be Released. Jonas goes away from all the sameness to a world of everything.
1. different
2. A world with pain and love/warmth is better than a world without both.
3. Jonas: confused, thoughtful, different
The Giver: wise, thoughtful, happy
4. I think the part in which Jonas and Gabriel hear music, people singing, something that was also forgotten was memorable. The Giver said that his favorite memory was music and when he was about to give it to Jonas, Jonas said, "No. You keep it." The Giver and Jonas both had the memory of music.
I found this memorable because I think it was very kind of Jonas to let the Giver keep that memory, the part in which Jonas heard music was also memorable because it was the end.
5. The author is trying to "give" you the message that even if pain is bad and it hurts, we would have love. People took away all that to make things perfect and easy for them, but in order to know what is good, there needs to be a bad. When Jonas asks his parents, "Do you love me?" They say, "Precision of language please. The word "love" is very generalized and is so meaningless that it's become almost obsolete."
6. I would rate this book a 10+ if possible because it had such meaning and I loved it. It had a wonderful plot, beginning and ending.
7.
Beginning: Jonas is chosen as the Receiver.
Climax: Jonas learns love and pain.
Ending: Jonas runs from the world of sameness to a world of love and pain.
By: Lois Lowry
Main Characters: Jonas, The Giver
Summary: In the future, everything is perfect. No war, no hunger, no pain, but no love or warmth- everybody is assigned to a job when they turn 12. Jonas is a boy who is about to turn 12 and receive his assignment. When he is chosen as the Receiver- the one person who is supposed to be wise and honored- he is scared and confused. The people who gave him the job told him he needs bravery and that it will be painful. The Giver gives Jonas memories of times when there was war, hunger and also happiness, love. Jonas is getting all these memories, colors. Not only are they bad but they are good too. Jonas wants others to feel it to, but it is now gone. Jonas wanted to leave this world of sameness. Jonas leaves with Gabriel, a Newborn who is to be Released. Jonas goes away from all the sameness to a world of everything.
1. different
2. A world with pain and love/warmth is better than a world without both.
3. Jonas: confused, thoughtful, different
The Giver: wise, thoughtful, happy
4. I think the part in which Jonas and Gabriel hear music, people singing, something that was also forgotten was memorable. The Giver said that his favorite memory was music and when he was about to give it to Jonas, Jonas said, "No. You keep it." The Giver and Jonas both had the memory of music.
I found this memorable because I think it was very kind of Jonas to let the Giver keep that memory, the part in which Jonas heard music was also memorable because it was the end.
5. The author is trying to "give" you the message that even if pain is bad and it hurts, we would have love. People took away all that to make things perfect and easy for them, but in order to know what is good, there needs to be a bad. When Jonas asks his parents, "Do you love me?" They say, "Precision of language please. The word "love" is very generalized and is so meaningless that it's become almost obsolete."
6. I would rate this book a 10+ if possible because it had such meaning and I loved it. It had a wonderful plot, beginning and ending.
7.
Beginning: Jonas is chosen as the Receiver.
Climax: Jonas learns love and pain.
Ending: Jonas runs from the world of sameness to a world of love and pain.
The Hunger Games (Book Worksheet)
The Hunger Games
By: Suzanne Collins
Main Characters: Katnis Everdeen, Peeta Mellark
Summary:
In the future, there are 12 districts, the 13th was destroyed in a rebellion against the Capitol. Panem, the Capitol, forces each district to send one boy and one girl to fight to the death against all the other children from different districts live on TV. Panem made districts do this to say that the Capitol had all the power and that if the districts were to start a rebellion again, they would be destroyed. When Katniss's sister, Prim, is chosen by the Capitol to compete in the games, Katniss Everdeen from District 12 steps up to take her place. Katniss surprises everybody including herself and becomes a different person. People start to admire her and she becomes a contender. The other boy from her district, Peeta Mellark, says he loves her and that he had a crush on her ever since he saw her. He does this to get sponsors and also because it is true. Katniss must act as though she loves him back to get even more sponsors although she doesn't really love him. Soon they are the "star-crossed lovers" In the games, Katniss becomes allies with a girl name Rue. When Rue dies, Katniss is determined to win for herself, family and friends. There is a rule change that two people from the same district can win together. Katniss finds Peeta and they work together. When they all the last two, the rule changes back saying that only one can win. Katniss thinks that Panem needs a victor no matter what so she and Peeta prepare to die. At the last moment they are announced victors of the Hunger Games. But the two people are in trouble. They must keep on acting in order to stay alive.
1. power
2. Making the right choices and decisions can change and end your life.
3.
Katniss Everdeen: brave, thoughtful, kind
Peeta Mellark: clever, caring, thoughtful
4. I think the scene in which Katniss tells the Avox that she should have tried to save her was memorable. The the Avox taps her lips with her fingers then points to Katniss's chest. Katniss interprets as- you should have ended up as an Avox too.
I chose this scene because I think the Avox was saving that she forgave her and good luck, it was memorable.
5. The author was trying to tell us about war and that people can do anything to survive. I also think the Hunger Games was a message to us that we could become like that one day and we should make the right decisions. Some of the children in other districts called Career Tributes prepare for this annual event. They train to fight and to kill. They aren't hesitant about killing somebody. They don't think twice before they do it.
6. I would rate this book a 9. The book was interesting. But I don't think I would read the next book. The plot was very different from other books but I think that it could of been better. I liked the ending though.
I think another reason why I might of disliked the book was because I watched the movie first.
7.
Beginning: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become tributes and Peeta says he loves her.
Climax: Katniss Everdeen is determined to win and finds Peeta to work with him while acting as though she loves him back.
Ending: They win together and must continue acting in order to live.
2. Making the right choices and decisions can change and end your life.
3.
Katniss Everdeen: brave, thoughtful, kind
Peeta Mellark: clever, caring, thoughtful
4. I think the scene in which Katniss tells the Avox that she should have tried to save her was memorable. The the Avox taps her lips with her fingers then points to Katniss's chest. Katniss interprets as- you should have ended up as an Avox too.
I chose this scene because I think the Avox was saving that she forgave her and good luck, it was memorable.
5. The author was trying to tell us about war and that people can do anything to survive. I also think the Hunger Games was a message to us that we could become like that one day and we should make the right decisions. Some of the children in other districts called Career Tributes prepare for this annual event. They train to fight and to kill. They aren't hesitant about killing somebody. They don't think twice before they do it.
6. I would rate this book a 9. The book was interesting. But I don't think I would read the next book. The plot was very different from other books but I think that it could of been better. I liked the ending though.
I think another reason why I might of disliked the book was because I watched the movie first.
7.
Beginning: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become tributes and Peeta says he loves her.
Climax: Katniss Everdeen is determined to win and finds Peeta to work with him while acting as though she loves him back.
Ending: They win together and must continue acting in order to live.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Uglies (Book Worksheet)
Uglies
By: Scott Westerfeld
Main Characters: Tally, Shay
Summary: In the future, in order to prevent people from being prejudice from other's looks, there is a new law in which you must go through an operation (when you turn 16) to become "pretty" which makes you "perfect" like all the other pretties. Before you go through that operation, you are an "ugly." Tally is an Ugly who will soon become a Pretty. Her best friend, Peris, became a Pretty first and is now living in New Pretty Town. The Uglies are separated from the Pretties and so, Tally can no longer see Peris until she become a Pretty. Tally wants to see her best friend so badly, she secretly goes into the town and crashes a party, meeting her best friend and also making one too. On the way out, Tally meets Shay, a girl who has the same birthday as her, meaning they will both go through the operation on the same day. They quickly become friends, but Shay doesn't want to become a Pretty. Shay runs away and on the day Tally is supposed to become a Pretty, she is given a choice to either turn her friend in, or never become a pretty. Tally goes on a mission to find out where the runaway Uglies go, but instead learns the new side of becoming a Pretty. Tally reaches a town called Smoke and finds that there is a whole different world where people don't become Pretty, meaning there are no Uglies or Pretties. Tally learns that becoming a Pretty doesn't only change how you look, but how you think too. Tally accidentally signals the Specials (a group of Pretties who were trying to find Smoke for a long time) and betrays all her new friends that she made at Smoke. Shay is forced to become a Pretty and Tally decides to help out in a medical experiment and she goes to become a Pretty.
1. think
2. Different can be good, even if it means being ugly.
3. Tally: loyal, thoughtful, understanding
Shay: rebellious, different, arrogant
4. I think a memorable part of the story was when Tally told David, her friend, the truth about why she was there in Smoke and when Tally decided to help out in the medical experiment. She plucked up a lot of courage for that.
I chose the scene because it left me thinking that Tally was very brave.
5. I think the author is trying to tell us that it doesn't matter what you look like. Shay liked how she looked like and she disliked the idea of the operation. She thought that it was the exact opposite, instead of making you stunning and attractive, it made you boring, dull, and like everybody else in New Pretty Town. She wanted to stay as she was.
6. I would rate this book a 10, because it left me with a cliffhanger, making me want to read the next book in the series. I liked the plot and the idea of Uglies and Pretties.
7.
Beginning:
Tally sneaks to New Pretty Town to meet Peris and finds Shay on the way back.
Climax:
Shay runs away and Tally is forced to either find Shay or never become a Pretty and stay Ugly.
Ending:
Tally learns the truth about becoming a Pretty and betrays all her new friends in Smoke, on accident, making her want to fix something, so she decides to help out on an important medical experiment.
By: Scott Westerfeld
Main Characters: Tally, Shay
Summary: In the future, in order to prevent people from being prejudice from other's looks, there is a new law in which you must go through an operation (when you turn 16) to become "pretty" which makes you "perfect" like all the other pretties. Before you go through that operation, you are an "ugly." Tally is an Ugly who will soon become a Pretty. Her best friend, Peris, became a Pretty first and is now living in New Pretty Town. The Uglies are separated from the Pretties and so, Tally can no longer see Peris until she become a Pretty. Tally wants to see her best friend so badly, she secretly goes into the town and crashes a party, meeting her best friend and also making one too. On the way out, Tally meets Shay, a girl who has the same birthday as her, meaning they will both go through the operation on the same day. They quickly become friends, but Shay doesn't want to become a Pretty. Shay runs away and on the day Tally is supposed to become a Pretty, she is given a choice to either turn her friend in, or never become a pretty. Tally goes on a mission to find out where the runaway Uglies go, but instead learns the new side of becoming a Pretty. Tally reaches a town called Smoke and finds that there is a whole different world where people don't become Pretty, meaning there are no Uglies or Pretties. Tally learns that becoming a Pretty doesn't only change how you look, but how you think too. Tally accidentally signals the Specials (a group of Pretties who were trying to find Smoke for a long time) and betrays all her new friends that she made at Smoke. Shay is forced to become a Pretty and Tally decides to help out in a medical experiment and she goes to become a Pretty.
1. think
2. Different can be good, even if it means being ugly.
3. Tally: loyal, thoughtful, understanding
Shay: rebellious, different, arrogant
4. I think a memorable part of the story was when Tally told David, her friend, the truth about why she was there in Smoke and when Tally decided to help out in the medical experiment. She plucked up a lot of courage for that.
I chose the scene because it left me thinking that Tally was very brave.
5. I think the author is trying to tell us that it doesn't matter what you look like. Shay liked how she looked like and she disliked the idea of the operation. She thought that it was the exact opposite, instead of making you stunning and attractive, it made you boring, dull, and like everybody else in New Pretty Town. She wanted to stay as she was.
6. I would rate this book a 10, because it left me with a cliffhanger, making me want to read the next book in the series. I liked the plot and the idea of Uglies and Pretties.
7.
Beginning:
Tally sneaks to New Pretty Town to meet Peris and finds Shay on the way back.
Climax:
Shay runs away and Tally is forced to either find Shay or never become a Pretty and stay Ugly.
Ending:
Tally learns the truth about becoming a Pretty and betrays all her new friends in Smoke, on accident, making her want to fix something, so she decides to help out on an important medical experiment.
The Big Wave (Book Worksheet)
The Big Wave
By: Pearl S. Buck
Main Characters: Kino, Jiya, Kino's father
Summary:
Kino and his friend Jiya live in Japan where earthquakes and tsunamis are frequent. Kino's father is a farmer while Jiya's father is a fishermen. Jiya's father and family is taken by the "Big Wave," a tsunami. Jiya stays with Kino's family and is offered a choice to live with either a wealthy man who lives on an island safe from the coming tsunamis or with Kino's rather poor, family. Jiya chooses to live with Kino's family. A long time later when Kino and Jiya are both older men, people begin to build houses again near the shore the tsunami had once washed away. Jiya marries Kino's sister, Setsu. Kino builds a new house on the spot where his old house once stood and starts a new life.
1. live
2. Have courage and live your life
3. Kino: thoughtful, kind, afraid
Jiya: afraid, brave, sorrowful
Kino's father: wise, kind, thoughtful
4. A memorable part was when Jiya and Kino were inside the Old Gentleman's house examining it to see if Jiya would want to live in it or not. Jiya was looking around at all the things and the Old Gentlemen repeatedly saying how poor Kino's family is and that Jiya should live with him. Then Jiya's face turns red and he shouts "no" in a rather harsh way.
This was memorable because I think it took courage to stand up to that man who was offering Jiya anything he wanted, it must have been very tempting.
5. The author was trying to tell us that fear should not get in our journey of life. We should put down things that have already passed. What good would it have been if Jiya mourned for his brother and his parents for the rest of his life? Jiya moved on and lived his life. That doesn't mean who forgot them, he simply moved on.
6. I would rate this book a 10 because it had a lot of meaning.
7.
Beginning:
Jiya's family is taken by the Big Wave.
Climax:
Jiya refuses to live with the Old Gentleman and continues living with Kino's family.
Ending:
Jiya moves on and restarts his life.
By: Pearl S. Buck
Main Characters: Kino, Jiya, Kino's father
Summary:
Kino and his friend Jiya live in Japan where earthquakes and tsunamis are frequent. Kino's father is a farmer while Jiya's father is a fishermen. Jiya's father and family is taken by the "Big Wave," a tsunami. Jiya stays with Kino's family and is offered a choice to live with either a wealthy man who lives on an island safe from the coming tsunamis or with Kino's rather poor, family. Jiya chooses to live with Kino's family. A long time later when Kino and Jiya are both older men, people begin to build houses again near the shore the tsunami had once washed away. Jiya marries Kino's sister, Setsu. Kino builds a new house on the spot where his old house once stood and starts a new life.
1. live
2. Have courage and live your life
3. Kino: thoughtful, kind, afraid
Jiya: afraid, brave, sorrowful
Kino's father: wise, kind, thoughtful
4. A memorable part was when Jiya and Kino were inside the Old Gentleman's house examining it to see if Jiya would want to live in it or not. Jiya was looking around at all the things and the Old Gentlemen repeatedly saying how poor Kino's family is and that Jiya should live with him. Then Jiya's face turns red and he shouts "no" in a rather harsh way.
This was memorable because I think it took courage to stand up to that man who was offering Jiya anything he wanted, it must have been very tempting.
5. The author was trying to tell us that fear should not get in our journey of life. We should put down things that have already passed. What good would it have been if Jiya mourned for his brother and his parents for the rest of his life? Jiya moved on and lived his life. That doesn't mean who forgot them, he simply moved on.
6. I would rate this book a 10 because it had a lot of meaning.
7.
Beginning:
Jiya's family is taken by the Big Wave.
Climax:
Jiya refuses to live with the Old Gentleman and continues living with Kino's family.
Ending:
Jiya moves on and restarts his life.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt (Book Worksheet)
The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt
By Patricia MacLachlan
Main Characters: Minna Pratt, Lucas Ellerby
Summary: Minna Pratt is a girl who has a strange family. Her mother is a writer who asks strange questions, her brother, McGrew is also weird. Minna Pratt plays the cello and wishes she had a vibrato. SHe meets Lucas Ellerby, who's family is exactly opposite. Minna wishes for a family like his and he wishes for a family like her's. In the end, Minna gets the vibrato she wanted and she talks to her mom about how her mom doesn't listen to anything she says.
1. truth
2. Facts and fictions are different truths
3. Minna Pratt: unique, curious, thoughtful
Lucas Ellerby: unique, curious, thoughtful
4. Minna slowly gets up from her bed as moonlight streaks out of the bedroom window. She slowly picks up her cello and plucks a string. It makes a deep sound. She sits on a wooden chair and starts playing softly and slowly. After a while, she puts the cello down and calls Lucas. He answers on the first call, "Congratulations" I found this part memorable because it shows the closeness of Lucas's and Minna's friendship.
5. I think one message from the story is to be glad that you're yourself. Although you might think someone else is luckier than you for some reasons. There are always bad sides and if you were that person, you might want to be who you are right now. Minna and Lucas wished to have families like each others.
6. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 because it was a great book I liked the title a lot and the way Minna keeps on making connections.
7.
Beginning: Minna is living her life normally, she never practices the cello and her mom ignores her constantly.
Climax: Minna meets Lucas, who plays the viola and she "falls in love"
Ending: Minna goes to a music competition with Lucas and her other friends, Minna also finally gets the vibrato she always wanted.
By Patricia MacLachlan
Main Characters: Minna Pratt, Lucas Ellerby
Summary: Minna Pratt is a girl who has a strange family. Her mother is a writer who asks strange questions, her brother, McGrew is also weird. Minna Pratt plays the cello and wishes she had a vibrato. SHe meets Lucas Ellerby, who's family is exactly opposite. Minna wishes for a family like his and he wishes for a family like her's. In the end, Minna gets the vibrato she wanted and she talks to her mom about how her mom doesn't listen to anything she says.
1. truth
2. Facts and fictions are different truths
3. Minna Pratt: unique, curious, thoughtful
Lucas Ellerby: unique, curious, thoughtful
4. Minna slowly gets up from her bed as moonlight streaks out of the bedroom window. She slowly picks up her cello and plucks a string. It makes a deep sound. She sits on a wooden chair and starts playing softly and slowly. After a while, she puts the cello down and calls Lucas. He answers on the first call, "Congratulations" I found this part memorable because it shows the closeness of Lucas's and Minna's friendship.
5. I think one message from the story is to be glad that you're yourself. Although you might think someone else is luckier than you for some reasons. There are always bad sides and if you were that person, you might want to be who you are right now. Minna and Lucas wished to have families like each others.
6. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 because it was a great book I liked the title a lot and the way Minna keeps on making connections.
7.
Beginning: Minna is living her life normally, she never practices the cello and her mom ignores her constantly.
Climax: Minna meets Lucas, who plays the viola and she "falls in love"
Ending: Minna goes to a music competition with Lucas and her other friends, Minna also finally gets the vibrato she always wanted.
Summer of the Swans (Book Worksheet)
Summer of the Swans
By Betsy Byars
Main Characters: Sara, Charlie, Joe Melby
Summary:
Sara lives with her Aunt Willie because her mother died and her father left her. Sara lives with her sister and brother, Charlie, who doesn't talk because his brain was damaged when he was young. One night after Sara takes Charlie to see the swans, he disappears. Joe Melby, her enemy, helps her find him and Sara learns that Joe Melby was actually not the one who stole Charlie's watch.
1. feelings
2. Love can be silent and shy.
3. Sara: Emotional, caring, protective
Charlie: calm, thoughtful, sad
Joe Melby: Innocent, shy, thoughtful
4. There are swans sort of just moving around in the water. It is extremely quiet and nobody was moving. Everything is still and Sara and Charlie are staring at the swans. The swans are gracefully gliding along, silent.
I chose this scene because I like the mood, this scene describes the relationship between Charlie and his sister- silent love.
5. I think one message the author was trying to share to the readers was don't judge a person by their first impressions. Sara hates Joe Melby because she thinks that he stole Charlie's watch and she doesn't even have proof. It was actually Joe Melby who found the watch and returned it. But yet, Sara detests Joe Melby for that reason. But she finds out the truth and learns that he is actually nice and he asks here to a party.
6. I would rate this book a 10, because I thought the writing style was very good and the author is one of my favorites. The author described the scenes very well and I liked the ending a lot.
7.
Beginning: Sara takes Charlie to see the swans
Climax: Charlie is missing
Ending: Sara and Joe Melby find Charlie
By Betsy Byars
Main Characters: Sara, Charlie, Joe Melby
Summary:
Sara lives with her Aunt Willie because her mother died and her father left her. Sara lives with her sister and brother, Charlie, who doesn't talk because his brain was damaged when he was young. One night after Sara takes Charlie to see the swans, he disappears. Joe Melby, her enemy, helps her find him and Sara learns that Joe Melby was actually not the one who stole Charlie's watch.
1. feelings
2. Love can be silent and shy.
3. Sara: Emotional, caring, protective
Charlie: calm, thoughtful, sad
Joe Melby: Innocent, shy, thoughtful
4. There are swans sort of just moving around in the water. It is extremely quiet and nobody was moving. Everything is still and Sara and Charlie are staring at the swans. The swans are gracefully gliding along, silent.
I chose this scene because I like the mood, this scene describes the relationship between Charlie and his sister- silent love.
5. I think one message the author was trying to share to the readers was don't judge a person by their first impressions. Sara hates Joe Melby because she thinks that he stole Charlie's watch and she doesn't even have proof. It was actually Joe Melby who found the watch and returned it. But yet, Sara detests Joe Melby for that reason. But she finds out the truth and learns that he is actually nice and he asks here to a party.
6. I would rate this book a 10, because I thought the writing style was very good and the author is one of my favorites. The author described the scenes very well and I liked the ending a lot.
7.
Beginning: Sara takes Charlie to see the swans
Climax: Charlie is missing
Ending: Sara and Joe Melby find Charlie
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