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June 18
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The Sign of Four (Penguin Classics)
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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"This is the second book in the volume that I mentioned earlier in my previous review of Sherlock Holmes. This story is interesting in a way that everytime Sherlock Holmes is facing what he thinks is the answer to the mystery, he encounters another my...more
This is the second book in the volume that I mentioned earlier in my previous review of Sherlock Holmes. This story is interesting in a way that everytime Sherlock Holmes is facing what he thinks is the answer to the mystery, he encounters another mystery that needs to be investigated further. But luckily, after all of the hard work and waiting, Sherlock Holmes finally captured the criminal who told him the story of what really happened. This book was different from the first because it somewhat gave readers a sense of who Holmes and Dr. Watson are rather than just solving mysteries. In this book, you learn more about their characters. At the end, it is revealed that Watson would get married and therefore leave Holmes. I can't wait to read the next book to see what other mysteries would Holmes have to solve!! ...less
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June 12
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Sold (Hardcover)
by Patricia McCormick
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"This is a book about the hardships that a Nepalian teenage girl had to go through after being sold to a brothel. It is about how she is confused with whether or not she should believe anymore because everytime she believed in someone, that person bet...more
This is a book about the hardships that a Nepalian teenage girl had to go through after being sold to a brothel. It is about how she is confused with whether or not she should believe anymore because everytime she believed in someone, that person betrays her. It is not till the end where this one person who kept his promise and brought her hope. The main part of this book is the time that she learned how to grow and become American while serving in a brothel. She had to do things that she never would've done in order to pay off her endless debt. This book is based on real facts where the author mentions in the back of the book (Author's note) that says research has shown how many young teenage girls have been sold to become prostitutes. It is horrifying to learn about these tortures that young girls had to go through....less
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June 07
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College: We Make The Road by Walking (2nd Edition)
by Margit Watts
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"This is the book that I had to read from for homework for my elective, research arts. It is basically a guide of how to conduct effective and efficient research. It also includes many personal stories from a diverse population of college students and...more
This is the book that I had to read from for homework for my elective, research arts. It is basically a guide of how to conduct effective and efficient research. It also includes many personal stories from a diverse population of college students and contains many famous quotes. It is a good read for those who wants to improve their researching skills and it is helpful when it comes to going online, searching through databases, or writing narratives, autobiographies, etc. This book also helps you understand who you are as a learner through different activities and quizzes. ...less
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June 04
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Paperback)
by Betty Smith
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May 25
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Sherlock Homes: A Study in Scarlet (Audio Cassette)
by Arthur Conan Doyle
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recommended to Anita by:
a friend
recommended for: people who love mysteries
read in May, 2008
Anita said:
"(I can't find the book but I did not listen to an audio cassette!!) I am currently reading a book that has a collection of novels and stories. The title is Sherlock Holmes The Complete Novels and Stories Volume 1. I finished the first book which is A...more
(I can't find the book but I did not listen to an audio cassette!!) I am currently reading a book that has a collection of novels and stories. The title is Sherlock Holmes The Complete Novels and Stories Volume 1. I finished the first book which is A Study in Scarlet. It is a very interesting story about how Sherlock Holmes went about solving a mystery. The structure of the book is unique in a way that it seems to give you a story that doesn't relate to the case that needs to be solved but as you read on, you would know that it is background information to explain why the person committed this crime. It is fun to read because the author allows you to sort of be in the story, helping with solving this story. It is exciting and you would want to continue to read as the culprit is revealed and the motive behind the case. The book does not always revolve around the case, it also talks about the protagonist and Sherlock Holmes so you can get a sense of how the characters are like in this book. It would be a fast and interesting read for those who are interested in solving mysteries. ...less
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April 29
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Speak (Paperback)
by Laurie Halse Anderson
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read in April, 2008
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"Speak is an interesting book about a girl named Melinda who became mute throughout her freshman year in high school. She does not have a disability - she just chooses not to speak. I think that it is a psychological result from something harsh that s...more
Speak is an interesting book about a girl named Melinda who became mute throughout her freshman year in high school. She does not have a disability - she just chooses not to speak. I think that it is a psychological result from something harsh that she experienced from the summer before high school (i don't want to give too much away). Basically, this book is separated into different sections that describes her being mute throughout the entire year. You would find out why she became mute near the end of the book but the writing style of this book is pretty neat in how it sort of has a title for each stage of her freshman year. Hope that you would find this interesting as this sort of relates to us (being in HS)...less
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April 07
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Reader's digest parenting guide: what to do when kids are mean to your c (What to Do Parenting Guides, Vol. 1)
by Elin McCoy
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read in April, 2008
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"This is a book that I found under the category of psychology. It is a great guide to read through if anyone is experiencing any problems with fitting in or being bullied in school or at home. It offers many solutions and possiblities that one may try...more
This is a book that I found under the category of psychology. It is a great guide to read through if anyone is experiencing any problems with fitting in or being bullied in school or at home. It offers many solutions and possiblities that one may try to resolve the conflicts. What I like about this best is that it reveals true stories and the strategies that parents and children used to solve their problems. If you are experiencing bullying (at school or w/ siblings at home) or know of someone who is, you should definitely check this book out. ...less
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March 01
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Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party (Hardcover)
by Ying Chang Compestine
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read in February, 2008
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"This book is based on some real events and setting that the author encountered when she was young. It talks about a girl named Ling who is a young girl living during the time of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She experiences and sees the evils of p...more
This book is based on some real events and setting that the author encountered when she was young. It talks about a girl named Ling who is a young girl living during the time of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. She experiences and sees the evils of people. She's been living a normal life until a political officer, Comrade Li, comes and lives in her apartment. In the beginning, Ling sees him as a friend but later, she feels betrayed when Comrade Li accused her friends and family of being antirevolutionary. The book explains the difficulties and the cruel treatment that Ling endured as a little girl who was known to be from a family of antirevolutionaries. Being labeled an antirevolutionary, Ling experienced hardship in fitting into her society (ex: school). Learn more about Ling's difficult times during the Chinese Cultural Revolution by reading this book!! ...less
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January 29
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Be More Chill: A Novel (Paperback)
by Ned Vizzini
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read in January, 2008
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"This is a book that talks about a typical high school student (Jeremy Heere) who isn't very popular in school. He's one of those students who are teased and isolated by the popular kids. He soon learns about a technology that can advise a person to s...more
This is a book that talks about a typical high school student (Jeremy Heere) who isn't very popular in school. He's one of those students who are teased and isolated by the popular kids. He soon learns about a technology that can advise a person to say and do things to be cool. This is a supercomputer named "squip". With this squip, Jeremy starts to talk and act the way a "cool" kid would and becomes popular in school. This way, he was able to talk to many of the popular kids especially the one he has a crush on named Christine Caniglia. After the squip messes him up, he realizes that he shouldn't have relied his life on a piece of technology that can deprecate. He went through lots of troubles with the squip. Read more to learn about what he've been through... ...less
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A Step From Heaven (Paperback)
by An Na
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read in January, 2008
Anita said:
"This book is separated by vignettes with its own title. It talks about a young Korean girl named Young Ju Park who immigrated to America with her family. It is about how she learns to adapt to the American life style and trying to keep her Korean cul...more
This book is separated by vignettes with its own title. It talks about a young Korean girl named Young Ju Park who immigrated to America with her family. It is about how she learns to adapt to the American life style and trying to keep her Korean culture at home by speaking Korean. Her father was not really supportive of Young Ju with becoming American b/c he thought it was corrupting Young Ju. In America, her mother gives birth to a boy named Joon Park. At first, the family was still together but later on in the story, it slowly shows how the father becomes a drunk and abuses his wife and his children. Joon Park grows up to be a teenager who cuts class and is very careless about school because of his father. Young Ju learns to take care of her own family and endure the harsh circumstances/situations that she has to face. ...less
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