Reading+Log-Ellie

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//Genre: Fantasy/Mythical//
==//Plot: This story is about a demigod (half human, half god) named Percy Jackson. He has just woken up from a deep sleep, and has found himself at a camp for half bloods (demigods). He doesn't remember anything from his past and now he must complete a quest to find an ancient staff. The staff will help Percy and the demigods defeat their arch nemisis.//== ==//Response: The language that the author used was metaphoric and very descriptive. For example,"Percy studied her. Those sea green eyes made her unsettled" and, "Foes bear arms to the Doors of Death".//==

//I felt compassion with Percy because his memory had been purposely wiped out and he was expected to go on a quest without any background knowledge.//
==//I loved this book because the story formed a detailed picture in my head and I just wanted to keep reading more. It also leaves you questioning whether there is going to be another book or if it just ends there.//==

//Recommendation: I recommend this book for children and adults, from the age of twelve and above who love to read fantasy based books.//
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**// Genre: Fantasy/Mythical //**
==**// Plot: Two young, but very powerful magicians, Carter and Sadie Kane, are on a mission to awaken Ra (The Sun God). If they don't succeed, Apophis (The God of Chaos) will rise, and our world will be a catastrophe. //**== ==**// Response: //****// I think the language the author used was very effective. I also liked his use of similies. For example,'The water turned as smooth as melted chocolate,' and ,'Both heads turned towards me, twin tongues flickering.' //**== ==**// I felt empathy with Sadie who, even though she was the youngest, had the biggest role out of all the characters. Everytime someone made a mistake she had to go along and pick up the bits and pieces. She also had the role of awakening Ra which was extremely dangerous and others have been badly wounded trying, before. //**==

//Genre: Vampire/Mystery//
==//Plot: This story is about a girl named Bree Tanner who is transformed into a vampire. At first all she can think about is blood. After a while, she starts to realise that there's more to being a vampire than just drinking blood.//== ==//Response:// //The language Stephenie Meyer used was very authentic. For example,"We came out of the water under a bridge and lucked right into two homeless guys sleeping in ancient, filthy sleeping bags".//==

//Plot: This book is about the ANZAC horses, one in particular named Bess. They must journey with the soldiers and fight many battles through World War one.//
==//Response:// //The language that the author used was very moving and descriptive. For example, "The brigade camped in the Jordan Valley throughout the long, sweltering summer. The valley was a harsh enough place in winter, let alone in the cauldron of summer".//==

//I felt compassion towards Bess and the ANZAC horses, because imagine being sent off on a cramped up ship to war.//
==//I enjoyed this book very much because it is based on a true stoy of bravery and honesty. I also felt this book very moving because when I received it I was given some photos of my Great, Great Grand Father, who was a cavalry horseman, so I can make conections with this book through family ties.//==

**//Response://** **//I felt sympathy with Kahu because, imagine your grandfather rejecting you, because you're a girl.//**
==**//The language that the author used was very emotive. For example,"Koro (grandfather) convenes a wananga (school) to instruct local boys in the ancient customs of his people, but Kahu was excluded because she is a girl".//**==

**//Recommendation: I recommend this book for all ages, because it is one of my favourites and it is also such a good read.//**
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//**Genre: Adventure/Mystery**//
==//**Plot: This story is about a girl named Josephine Russing. Her life is extremely normal until one day when a strange little boy named Fargus turns up on her property and soon after leaves.Without any thought Josephine follows him and finds herself magically transferred to another place. Josephine's new found friend introduces her to his tough friend Ida and the three of them set off on a adventure that will reveal**// //**the truth to everything in Josephine's life.**//== ==//**Response: The author writes from three different characters' perspectives in such a way that it keeps you questioning and it makes you want to read on. The language used was quite descriptive but it left room for your imagination to flow which I enjoyed very much. The book makes good use of similie. An example of this is,"He was standing there, pointing, as tense as a rabbit near a wolf". I felt empathy with Fargus because his parents were taken away as a result of his actions. This painful memory prevents him from talking to other people.**//==

//**Genre: Adventure/Action**//
==//**Plot: This book is about a dark vision of the near future where twelve girls and twelve boys are forced to star in a live TV show called the Hunger Games. When Katniss Everdeens sister is forced to appear in the games she steps forward and takes her sister's place. She thinks it's a death sentence but lucky for her surviving is her second nature. The only question is will she make it out alive?...............**//== ==//**Response: I enjoyed reading this book because it kept you in suspense throughout the whole story and formed a really detailed picture inside of your head. The deatailed picture helped you understand the story line a lot better which made the book much more enjoyable to read. The Hunger Games is quite like war becasue they arte both very close to being death sentences. One of the things that both war and the Hunger Games have in common is if you are of a certain age you must put your name forward to 'participate'.**//==

//**Genre: Adventure/Action**//
==//**Plot: Katniss Everden has survived the Hunger Games __with__ Peeta Mellark. Now the Capitol wants revenge because there are rumours of a rebellion against them, which Katniss and Peeta __may__ have helped to create. As the nation watches Katniss and Peeta curiously, the pressure is higher than ever. If they make a wrong move there will be horrible consequences.**//== ==//**Response: When reading this book you cannot make may predictions because all of the characters' actions are so unexpected. This makes the book very unpredictable which creates more excitement for the reader. To recieve a better understanding of the book you must read the first one of the series, the Hunger Games because they both connect to each other in many ways. As an example in Catching Fire Katniss reflects back to certain scenes that happened in the Hunger Games, many times.**//== ==//**Recommendation: I recommend this book to peole of the age 10 and above, who have already read the first book of the sequal, the Hunger Games. The reason for this is that they will recieve a better understanding of the story line.**//==