Eragon

Eragon is a fictional book about a boy who is magically sent a dragon egg while he was hunting for a deer in "the spine".

 I chose this book because I was intrigued  by the feedback from friends that had read it. I was hooked on this book because it was written when the Author was 14.

The book all started with a boy named Eragon who found a large blue egg sent to him by an elf. After meeting up with an old man named Brom Eragon finds that the egg is really a dragon egg.  Next Eragon finds himself face to face with a terrible creature called the Razac. He then decides to attack a shade "evil magician" named Durza who has captured the elf. Then he meets up with the rebel force called the Varden. An epic  battle begins and Eragon uses magic and his dragon to win the battle and kill the shade.

The significance of the title is that it is the main characters name.

The three questions I would ask the author would be how does the elf know who to send the egg to because it doesn't explain how she new very well, are there other worlds beyond Aligasia "the homeland of Eragon" I would ask this question because it would be interesting to find out how they all got on this big "island", and last but not least are there different kinds of dragons or are they the same because I it doesn't explain it just says "dragon".

-Jordan Blondino

I AM LEGEND

Read by Seth Childers

Genre: Fiction

The first time I heard of "I am Legend" was when I saw previews for it in theaters. I thought that the clip I got a glimpse of was full of action and the kind of movie I LOVE! Well when I went and saw the actual movie, I was surprised. It turns out that the movie was a thriller in which had some slightly scary stuff in it. Well I went to see it unprepared to see zombie like humans that were after the main character and his dog. I FLIPPED when I saw the creepy humans for the first time. Well in the end I loved the movie and watched it time and time again. Later, I found out that the movie was based off of a book. When we had to pick a book for a report, I was all for pleasure reading as homework.

Survival is everything. That is the only thing passing through your head when you are the last man on earth. Robert Neville is the only known survivor of a terrible disease that has wiped out earths population of humans. For some reason, Robert is immune to the bacteria that has spread and infected everyone. This bacteria kills its host over a few weeks and leaves them dead, for a while. Even though they may be dead, the host or in this case the humans are still very much alive. They become blood thirsty zombies once infected long enough, dead or alive, which we know as vampires. Robert must keep safe during the night and kill them as they sleep during the day. Along with the struggle to keep himself safe, he must deal with the sad life he is trying so hard to protect. The pain of living alone without a companion for 3 years takes a tole on him and he has to cope with it. He does so by passing the time drinking and losing himself in his own drunken world. The anguish that comes with being the last one of his kind is hard, especially with knowing the sad fact that he would never find anyone else alive, or would he?

I am Legend. Those words alone could tell so many different stories. The story they pertain to brings out much significance in this title. Robert Neville was the last human ever to live. He survived 3 years after the extinction of his kind and into the revolution of a new dominant species. This new species was Vampires. The great accomplishments of surviving and fighting for so long show his bravery and courage. His life was a continuous battle. He is a hero, and this book is his Legend.

If I could ask the author three questions they would be:
1. In the last scene of the book when Robert and Ruth are talking, had Ruth really changed, or was it all show? I would ask this because Ruth was infected with the disease and tricked Robert earlier in the book, but she said that she was telling the truth this time and I couldn't tell if she had become one of "them" or not.

2. Since they found a way to control the bacteria, and Robert had no reason to kill them anymore, then why did they still fear him and kill him? I think that they should have let him live in the end if he made a vow not to kill them anymore, and I was curious as to why he had to die.

3. How did the dog become infected after surviving for so long? In the story a dog had come by Roberts house after a year of total elimination of all true life, but one day came by infected and slowly started to die. I don't understand how it avoided getting it all that time, and then all of a sudden was infected.

Life, The Universe, And Everything By: Douglas Adams

I just enjoy fiction it is pretty much all I read. I chose this book because the first two in the series where really awesome books and full of comedy. So since I like the first two I desided to read the third. And I liked this book even more then the others. I was funny and kept me reading because I just had to know what happened next.

Okay my book starts out with Arthur Dent (main character) trapped on prehistoric earth. After pondering day after day, his old friend Ford Perfect finds him. As he and ford go all over the universe traveling through time on a strange couch the mead up with old friends Zaf Beeblebrox and his girlfriend Trillian who is trying to get Zaf out of a deep state of depression. But still with all four of them traveling together making new friends they still seem to end up in the same old situation. Running from the bad guys and trying to find the answer.

The significance of the Title. The title of this book pretty much sets the tone and everything about the book. In the book the gang try to find the answer to life the universe and everything. Do to the first one they didn't find the answer to the meaning of life.

If I could ask the author Any three questions they would most likely be

1. What where you thinking when you wrote this book. WHY: Because I want to know if this guy is crazy.
2. Why is Arthur still wearing is bath robe wouldn't he have changed at a store or something on another planet. WHY: Because Arthur has been where those cloths for like a couple years now. He was wearing it in the first and second book to.
3. How Zaf get his second head back didn't it get chopped of in the first book. WHY: Because this just doesn't make sense that he has it again all of a sudden. When did he get it back.

BY: DOMINIC LEE

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.