Eclipse by Elise Skeens

Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight series written by Stephanie Meyer. This is a fictional and fantasy book. I chose this book because I was not very far along in it when the school year started and I had already read the other two, Twilight and New Moon. They have become my favorite books which would make it a enjoyable book to choose.



Eclipse takes place in the small town of Forks Washington. It is a love story between a mortal girl, Isabella Swan and her love for Edward Cullen who happens to be a vampire. There are many challenges for the both of them to overcome such as Edward being attracted to Bella's sent and resisting the temptation her blood gives off. Bella is put in many dangerous situations to stay with Edward. In Twilight she had to face almost dying by a vampire eating her, although the Cullen family pulls through for her and kills the attacker James. New Moon was mostly based on Edward knowing he's taking Bella away from everything human in her life and he chooses to leave her for her own good. Although he was falsely told that Bella attempted to kill herself for him, although she was deeply in love with him and was in a zombie like stage when Edward left her. So Edward learned that him leaving only made things worse for the love of his life. The main event that takes place in Eclipse is that the lover of James wanted revenge on Edward for killing him, so she wants to kill Bella. Another event in this story is that Bella wants to be a part of the Cullen family. Not by marrage, but by becoming a vampire. Although Edward loves her too much to take her away from humanity. The only compromise they come to is that Edward will change her, if she promises to be his wife, which is what Bella has dreaded since she was a little girl.

The signifigance to the title is that it had "atmosphere". Meyer said that it is not perfect, but she doesn't believe there is a perfect name to give to this book. In other countries there have been other titles such as "Bite", "Blood Tastes Sadness" or "Until Dawn". Stephanie Meyer goes into great detail in her writing. She has a very creative mind. Although there a couple things that puzzle me. Such as, I don't understand how Edward could get an erection if he does not have flowing blood.

E.A.R.L. The autobiography of DMX

E.A.R.L. is the autobiogaphy of DMX. I chose this book because I am a fan of DMX and it was recommended by my mom. I was interested in this book initially because of the rumors of his rough childhood and I wanted to find out the truth through the words of DMX.

The autobiography of DMX is about the trials and tributes that DMX went through during his life, while trying to become an artist. Earl (DMX) started out his life in a rough neighborhood with a tough mom who rarely gave Earl the love and nurture that every child needs. After traveling from boarding school to boarding school DMX began to feel like he didn't belong anywhere but everyone knew who was in charge. Once DMX started to freestyle he became the king where ever he traveled. As a child Earl started to give a house to the stray dogs of his neighborhood. The dog's soon became his family. E.A.R.L. is a great book that i know anyone who is a fan of DMX or just looking for a great lifestory to read should defintily pick this book.

The signifigance of the title of this book is that Earl is his name.

If I could ask the author three questions I would ask him:

1)Did you meet DMX through the music industry?

I would ask this question because DMX is in the music industry and Smokey D. Fontaine was previously a member of the same industry.

2)What inspired you to write an autobiography on DMX? Or did he come to you?

I would ask this question because I would like to find out who and what inspired this book.

3)Has your opinion about DMX changed since you wrote this book?

I am asking this question because sometimes peoples opinions on other people change when you get to know them better.

Cellina Powers

Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper, Sandra Campos

Tears of a Tiger is a fiction book. I chose to read this book because it is based on the reality that teenage kids live eachday. By the first page that i read i was hooked, the way it was written had alot to do with it. This book is about High school Basketball athletes involved in a drinking and driving accident. Team leader Robert Washignton (Robbie) was stuck in the car after the accident and soon was being watched by his friends burning to death. The community was very sad about the tragity especailly is very good friend Andrew Jackson (Andy). As the book goes on is explains how Andy finds guilt of Robbie's death, his changed emotions and how he tries to overcome his depression of losing his whats so called "brother." Tears of a Tiger is a book that you will not be able to put down until you are done! If i could ask the auther Sharon Draper I would ask,
How she came up with the format she wrote the book?

Love*Com- Lovely*Complex

Blog by Jessica Schneider

This book's genre is Fiction.

I chose the book because I like anime that has to do with comedy romance. Love*Com is funny and has some love mixed in it.

Love*Com is about how a really the tallest girl in school, Risa Koizumi, has a friend who is the shortest guy in school, Atsushi Otani. However, the argue a lot of the time. Their classmates try to get them to get together. But they keep refusing because he is too short and she is too tall.

When they team up to get the people they fall for is when things get a little out of hand. They end up spending more time than they would usually want to and people are starting to get different ideas about them.

I don't really understand the title of the series, Love*Com, but I think the title of the volume, Lovely*Complex, fit perfectly. The reason I think this is because Koizumi and Otani's situation just get more and more complex, yet lovely at the same time.

Three questions I would ask the author would be....

1. Where did you get the idea for the book?

I'd ask this because it is very interesting to know where people come up with great storylines.

2. What part of Japan does the schhol take place? Is the school based on a real school in Japan?

It is always interesting to know whether settings like a school are actally based on the real thing because you could visit and think back to the book.

Crank By Ellen Hopkins

The book Crank is a non-fiction book dealing with the life of Ellen Hopkin's daughter. this book as alot of life drama that really happens in the world like drug and relationship those are some of the stuff that happens in the book. When you look at this book you think of a drug and wonder what happens to the people in the book.

Kirstina is a girl a junior in high school were shes smart at everything but lives a quit world sicne she onlty really has one friend. During the summer she goes to see her long lost dad she thinks is the prince of albuquerque well that what she believe. when she gets there she relieved her dad the "prince"all just ended up to be a bowling allie druggie.

Harry Potter: J-K Rowling:Fiction Malik

The reason i chose this book is because of how interesting the book sounds and all the action and thrilling the book contains. What made me interested in the book was the story behind the book. The story sound's very tense and would have you on the edge of your seat. This book is mostly about wich craft and wizerdrie. The book takes place at a magical school called hogworts. This school is for young and old wizards. Hogwarts is a very old school with lots and lots of old artifacts, and interesting storys about this fasinating school. Tons of kids come to this school from all around the world trying to learn to become a very wise wizard and master everything that there is to be . Kids like Harry, Ronald, and Hermine are all students at Howgwarts school waiting to be tought all the skills needed to become a wise and powerful wizard. These three kids have no idea who the others are. But they meet on the train heading to Hogwarts school and they become great friends on the train. Harry Potter is a very very very popular student at Hogwats. Harry is very popular at this school because of the scar he has on his forhead. This scar was given to him by a very very bad and powerful wizard. His name we do not speek of =O. Harry is the only person to ever not die by this very bad and dangerous wizard. Then harry and his two new friends get used to the school you know the the ocasional dinners in the dineing hall. But then these three kids find this stone. This stone changes the whole moral of the story. This stone grants the power to do anything you want like ultimate power over anyone. And the wizard of who we do not speek of wants the stone. So long story short harry and his friends save the day and have this huge fight with him and they save the wizard world from getting DESTROID for ever.

Kayla's Book

Realistic Fiction

I choose to read this book because I was very interested in the theology behind it. It's based off of the book Revelations from the Bible and the predicted Tribulation period. Also this is the fourth book in the Left Behind series that I had already been reading.

This book takes place primarily in the third year of the Tribulation. The Wrath of the Lamb, a destructive world wide earthquake struck earth and millions are dead. The Characters despertally try to find their loved ones and clinging onto their faith.

Their biggest problem is the government. The entire world has become completly under the control of the Antichrist, who wants to see all Christians dead. The world continues to become an increasingly dangerous place for the Christian characters who find that they can relay on nothing but God himself.

The title Soul Harvest has a simple but significant meaning. Durring the Tribulation hundreds of millions will become Christians and devoute their lives to serving God. Or dedicate their souls for God's purpose. The characters in the book work hard to get the gospel known to all so that they can also serve the Lord. They joke that they are "harvesting souls" for the Lord.

I would ask the author if he could point out exactly where in the Bible he did most of research from and explain some the theology in the book. Because I think that the theology is the most important part because it pertains some to my life and I would like to understand.

I would also ask the author why he decided to write the book. I would enjoy knowing his reasons for publishing fiction book based on what the Bible says.

Another question I would ask is how much of the story is strictly Biblical based and how much is made up in order to make it into a detailed story. This would be very interesting and It would give me a better consept of the Tribulation to come.

By: Kayla Yraceburu