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June 01
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Yoke
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Demon Thief (The Demonata, Book 2)
by Darren Shan
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read in April, 2008
Yoke said:
"After reading the first book in Shan's Demonata series I could not wait till the next book was released. I was not disappointed when the book came out. The second book seems to take place some time preceding the first book as one of the characters fr...more
After reading the first book in Shan's Demonata series I could not wait till the next book was released. I was not disappointed when the book came out. The second book seems to take place some time preceding the first book as one of the characters from the first book is "in training." However, according to the sneak peek of the third book the first narroator comes back to continue his story. The second book does have some gore and sickening discriptions; the narrator even vomits at one point but turns this into an advantace (I'll let you see how for yourself). Overall a very intersting read. Can't wait for the next book....less
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Yoke
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Slawter (The Demonata, Book 3)
by Darren Shan
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read in May, 2008
Yoke said:
"This third book in the DEMONATA series picks up where Demonata #2, The: Demon Thief: Book 2 in The Demonata series (Demonata) left us. Dervish is almost back to normal. Grubitsch Grady, better known as Grubbs, and his half-brother, Bill-E, are trying...more
This third book in the DEMONATA series picks up where Demonata #2, The: Demon Thief: Book 2 in The Demonata series (Demonata) left us. Dervish is almost back to normal. Grubitsch Grady, better known as Grubbs, and his half-brother, Bill-E, are trying to live a normal life without demons. A group called The Lambs want to take Bill-E to their lab and observe and test him to see if he is really cured of lycanthropy. Uncle Dervish and Grubbs are certainly not going to allow that. Then Dervish is approached by acclaimed horror movie producer, David A. Haym, or "Davida," who wants Dervish to be a consultant on her new film. She has resurrected a ghost town and renamed it Slawter. Her masterpiece will have a demon theme, and Dervish, of course, is a demon expert.
The demons that romp through SLAWTER seem all too real to Grubbs and he begins to wonder whether more than filming is afoot when strange happenings disrupt the set and the filming. He can't seem to convince Uncle Dervish that real demons are on the loose, and are not just ingenious costumes. People begin to disappear. Is Lord Loss back in business?
Darren Shan broke new ground with his bestselling CIRQUE DU FREAK series, and now his DEMONATA series promises to be as great a hit with the kids. Shan is a master at characterization and plotting, and the fear factor raises your goose-bumps to a new height. I would not recommend this series for children ages ten and under, but for older kids that love scary stories with lots of gruesome gore, this book fits that category. The reluctant readers will love this exciting, horrific story. ...less
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Yoke
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Lord Loss (The Demonata, Book 1)
by Darren Shan
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read in April, 2008
Yoke said:
"After reading some of Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak books but stopped because of other things that came up (not saying that the Cirque Du Freak books are not good) when I saw that he was starting a new series about Demons, I was interested on what th...more
After reading some of Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak books but stopped because of other things that came up (not saying that the Cirque Du Freak books are not good) when I saw that he was starting a new series about Demons, I was interested on what the series had to offer (I am more into demons than vampires). The first book in the Demonata series has more suspense than the Cirque Du Freak books. It tells the story of an adolescent who witnesses the bloody murders of his parents and older sister. After being held in an asylum for some time, he goes to live with his uncle, who slowly reveals the reason to the bloody murders and the demons that performed the murders. There are several trists within the plot, with one being somewhat predicable from the events that occur in the chapter preseding it. Also, the mention of all the chess boards and games played throughout the book gives the impression that something about chess will be part of the ending. This is true, but the outcome of the chess match at the end is still exciting. I can't wait till the second book in the series and hope that the series does not loose steam like Cirque Du Freak did in its later books....less
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April 29
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Yoke
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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-time (Paperback)
by Lisa Yee
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read in April, 2008
Yoke said:
" Stanford Wong failed his English class and needed go to summer school. He was hunger to play basketball and going to a basketball camp, but his summer school ruined it all. His parents have hired brainy Millicent (whom they both greatly admire) to...more
Stanford Wong failed his English class and needed go to summer school. He was hunger to play basketball and going to a basketball camp, but his summer school ruined it all. His parents have hired brainy Millicent (whom they both greatly admire) to be his private tutor. During a summer filled with painful growing experiences, Standford learns that there's more to life than basketball as he struggles to win his father's acceptance, falls in love for the first time and develops surprising loyalties to much-taunted Millicent and the 'Teacher Torturer,' who flunked him....less
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Yoke
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The Canterbury Tales (Paperback)
by Geoffrey Chaucer
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read in March, 2008
Yoke said:
" The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a co...more
The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a collection of pilgrims on a pilgrimage from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral.
People who like to read short story should try to read them too, because they are short and very stirring. You can also try to read them for bed time story. They are told in different point of views, because back then there was so many people travel together and they told story to enrich themselves....less
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April 15
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Yoke
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Bridge to Terabithia (Paperback)
by Katherine Paterson
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read in March, 2008
Yoke said:
"The unlikely friendship between Jess and Leslie begins at school after they compete against each other in a school race. They are drawn together as friends because they both feel "different," and they come to respect and support each other'...more
The unlikely friendship between Jess and Leslie begins at school after they compete against each other in a school race. They are drawn together as friends because they both feel "different," and they come to respect and support each other's unique talents. Together they create an imaginary kingdom in the woods, called Terabithia. In Terabithia, where Jess is King and Leslie is Queen, they feel strong and free. They talk, share ideas, and have a lot of fun. For the first time, Jess dares to feel good about himself. Terabithia might remind you of a favorite place in your own life—a place where you feel safe and free to be who you are.
On one rainy spring day, life in Terabithia changes forever. Suddenly, Jess plunges into one of the most difficult experiences of his life. In order to survive, he is forced to think about the true meaning of Terabithia and his relationship with Leslie. By the end of the novel Jess is still struggling. However, drawing strength from his friendship with Leslie, he gains a little more understanding and a little more hope. Hopefully you will feel this understanding and hope as well. Paterson's novel tackles some tough subjects that might make you feel sad and angry at times, but, don't worry, its ending is warm and encouraging. This is a book many readers never forget!...less
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April 13
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Yoke
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Romeo and Juliet (Folger Shakespeare Library)
by William Shakespeare
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read in April, 2008
Yoke said:
"n one of Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays, true love is thwarted at the cruel hands of fate.
The Capulets and the Montagues have been rivals for years. However, this doesn't stop Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague from falling in love wi...more
n one of Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays, true love is thwarted at the cruel hands of fate.
The Capulets and the Montagues have been rivals for years. However, this doesn't stop Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague from falling in love with one another. And so the timeless and beautiful story of Romeo and Juliet begins.
Both the play and the romance of the two main characters take off almost unrealistically quickly; the play is set only over the course of a few days. But what a few days it is. Shakespeare expertly captures the naive and innocent viewpoints of the two teenagers and his language is always metaphorical and flawless.
I found this version of the play extremely helpful, as it was the first Shakespeare play I had read and I wasn't yet accustomed to the unique language of the era. On one side of the page is the actual text of the play and on the opposite side is a list of words and phrases that modern-day citizens may not be accustomed to. This greatly increased my comprehension level of the book, and is a definite asset to anyone who isn't yet "Shakespeare-savvy"....less
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February 26
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Yoke
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Esperanza Rising (Paperback)
by Pam Munoz Ryan
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read in February, 2008
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"Esperanza's expectation that her 13th birthday will be celebrated with all the material pleasures and folk elements of her previous years is shattered when her father is murdered by bandits. His powerful stepbrothers then hold her mother as a social ...more
Esperanza's expectation that her 13th birthday will be celebrated with all the material pleasures and folk elements of her previous years is shattered when her father is murdered by bandits. His powerful stepbrothers then hold her mother as a social and economic hostage, wanting to force her remarriage to one of them, and go so far as to burn down the family home. Esperanza's mother then decides to join the cook and gardener and their son as they move to the United States and work in California's agricultural industry. They embark on a new way of life, away from the uncles, and Esperanza unwillingly enters a world where she is no longer a princess but a worker. Set against the multiethnic, labor-organizing era of the Depression, the story of Esperanza remaking herself is satisfyingly complete, including dire illness and a difficult romance. Except for the evil uncles, all of the characters are rounded, their motives genuine, with class issues honestly portrayed. Easy to booktalk, useful in classroom discussions, and accessible as pleasure reading, this well-written novel belongs in all collections....less
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February 24
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Yoke
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Angel Diary Volume 6 (Angel Diary)
by YunHee Lee, Kara
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