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message 1: by Costello (new)

Costello | 13 comments Mod
As you have now read at least two sections (1/5) of your independent reading book, I would like you to post some of your initial reactions.
Please address these questions:
What is the initial conflict in your reading?
Introduce your main character to the group explaining their likes, dislikes, and flaws. How do all of these affect the way your character approaches a situation?
Can you predict what will happen next? Are you excited to read ahead? Is your reading challenging or easy?
This response MUST BE AT LEAST A HEALTHY PARAGRAPH LONG (8-10 sentences)but can be more. This response MUST USE CORRECT SPELLING AND GRAMMAR AND BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL.

In addition to your response, I would like you to comment on one of your classmate's responses by clicking "reply" on their comment. Your comment MUST USE CORRECT SPELLING AND GRAMMAR AND BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL. Minimum of 3 sentences. Try to link your story and characters to theirs.

Quality completion of this will factor into your grade as a writing assignment/project, so please treat it as such.


message 2: by Felicia (new)

Felicia | 9 comments The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner is somebody who literally strips the clothes off of people and steals them to sell for money. Ivy's conflict is that she has no education and doesn't know what to do with her life other than steal.
She lives in a poor neighborhood with her adoptive parents who don't work or have any income other than what their children bring home. She is the odd-ball in the family with flaming red hair and a vegetarian diet that the family doesn't understand. Due to her rough life, Ivy isn't trusting and had become addicted to an opiate-like drug that was given to children for headaches. She uses the drug to get through daily life.
I can't really say what will happen next. It's not a predictable story. I'm happy to read ahead in this book, it sound interesting so far. This book is very easy to read.


message 3: by Jeffdewey (last edited Oct 05, 2010 06:26PM) (new)

Jeffdewey | 8 comments The initial conflict in Sherlock Holmes is that a king of Bohemia is being blackmailed. This would upset his marriage to the princess of scotland so it's a big deal. Sherlock Holmes has to out smart the person black mailing the king which is a challenge because obviously the king has tried many times to get back the evidence used for black mailing. Holmes is a very cold character who's absolutely the most interesting character alive. He's a genius and can tell where you've been by the dirt on your shoes, but he also goes through relapses of using cocaine. He's a tall gangly guy who smokes his pipe a lot too. He's also a very competent actor, in the short story he dresses up convincingly as both a stable hand and a clergyman, these are almost opposites yet he can play both parts to get the advantage over his suspect.
This book is a medium read sometimes but overall is very easy
I'm very eager to finish the next short story and to move on to others.


message 4: by Jeffdewey (new)

Jeffdewey | 8 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."

That sounds like an intense book, pretty much any book with drugs is. This girl seems like a frail skinny red head who's poor and depressed, not something I'd personally read but that's your choice. Where's it taking place? England?


message 5: by Greg (new)

Greg Blinder | 8 comments The intitial conflict in my book is that demons have started popping back to earth from limbo. Humans don't know about these demons. The main character, Artemis Fowl, and his body gaurd, Butler have to find a way to calculate when the next demon will appear. But it turns out that they aren't the only ones who knows when a demon will appear.I really like this book because finally meets someone who is just as smart as him. Plus, it's really easy to read. By the way, I finished the book...


message 6: by Greg (new)

Greg Blinder | 8 comments Jeff wrote: "The initial conflict in Sherlock Holmes is that a king of Bohemia is being blackmailed. This would upset his marriage to the princess of scotland so it's a big deal."

Sounds really interesting. Makes me want to read the book. I want to know what's going to happen the king. Is Holmes in the book like the the Holmes in the Movie?


message 7: by Keara (new)

Keara | 9 comments The initial conflict in my reading is how much time Tessa has left to finish her list before she dies. Some of the things on her list require help from other people, and some of those things her dad is completely against. The main character of the book I’m reading is named Tessa. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer starting in her lungs. Up until this point she has spent her time in her bed thinking about dying and all of the things she is going to miss. Her best friend Zoey has helped her get together a list of things she wants to do before she dies and is helping her execute it. First thing on her list was sex. And it didn’t exactly go the way she thought it would. Now she is faced with the decision of moving on with the list, or giving up. The way she puts it’s is, “I can stay in my bed and get on with dying, or I can get the list back together and get on with living.”I’m not exactly sure what will happen next. I’m pretty sure she will fall in love by the end of the book since that is sort of one of the things on her list. This book is very easy to read and understand, because in some ways it is very relatable.


message 8: by Eli (new)

Eli P. | 6 comments The initial conflict in Lord Loss is that a young kid in a family of four sees the aftermath of the brutal murder of his parents and his sister. While witnessing this horror the demons that did this crawl out of the darkness, reveal themselves, and attack him. Out of this horrible incident he goes partially insane. The main character of the book is named Grubbs Grady, he seems to be mischievous, but tend to go too far. Grubbs is very curious by nature and seems to be quite voracious in his curiosity. These are what causes him to discover his family dead and what causes him to discover the demons. I don’t think I can figure out what happens next right now he is in an insane asylum and I don’t see what route the author is taking right now. I am very excited to read ahead as I am interested in the demons and why they decided to kill his family. The reading is easy for me mostly because it’s not too complicated but also because I like it.


message 9: by Keara (new)

Keara | 9 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."
That sounds really interesting. I guess our books could be a little bit similar in the way that the characters and trying to figure out how to get through the day.ummm...can't wait to hear more?


message 10: by Eli (last edited Oct 06, 2010 11:09AM) (new)

Eli P. | 6 comments Greg wrote: "The intitial conflict in my book is that demons have started popping back to earth from limbo. Humans don't know about these demons. The main character, Artemis Fowl, and his body gaurd, Butler hav..."


The Artemis Fowl series was one I had heard about but had not really been motivated to read. It seems like it would be interesting by what you posted and it made me more interested to read it. It seems similar to my book because of the pair of two trying to fight demons, also because of the element of magic and myth.


message 11: by Dominic (new)

Dominic Arietta | 7 comments my book is about some people who are on a quest to find a grail that has been stolen by the foces of evil. the main charicters are simon, jane and barney. i dont really know anything about them yet because i havent read that far.so ihave no idea how they are going to approch this situatiuon.i dont really know what will happen next. this book doesnt make me want to read ahead. and it is a bit hard. my book is called greenwitch. theres 8 seninces for ya.


message 12: by Blithe29 (new)

Blithe29 | 8 comments Keara wrote: "The initial conflict in my reading is how much time Tessa has left to finish her list before she dies. Some of the things on her list require help from other people, and some of those things her da..."

This book sounds very sad. It's not really similar to my book at all since mine takes place like hundreds of years ago. And my character is an adult man and yours is a young girl. They couldn't really be any more different.


message 13: by Glenn (new)

Glenn | 7 comments the initial conflictt in my book will be a murder but i have not gotten there yet. My main character is inspector Hercule Poirot, who is described as a belgian sleuth has a gifted skill for solving crime. He is quick to judge and dosnt mind being alone and just enjoying the quiet. He analyzes every situation that comes up and is very precise in everything he dose. This book is intresting although at the time it is boring because it is just laying the sceen and fimilarizing you with the characters.


message 14: by Blithe29 (new)

Blithe29 | 8 comments The initial conflict in Wuthering Heights has not been introduced yet. The author’s still introducing the characters and setting. The main character is Mr. Lockwood. He just moved into a new house called Thrushcross Grange and he just met his landlord, Heathcliff. Mr. Lockwood is very interested in Heathcliff and his strange family. Heathcliff lives with his widowed daughter-in-law (Cathy), and her cousin (Hareton). Mr. Lockwood is kind of nosey and a little intrusive. He invited himself into Heathcliff’s house twice without asking. I think that next Lockwood will keep asking questions about Catherine (Heathcliff’s dead wife) because he seems really interested in their life and what happened before she died. It seems like the conflict is going to be about Catherine and Heathcliff and not about Lockwood. My reading is pretty easy and I mostly understand what’s happening except when Lockwood describes his dreams which is usually confusing.


message 15: by Glenn (new)

Glenn | 7 comments Jeffdewey wrote: "The initial conflict in Sherlock Holmes is that a king of Bohemia is being blackmailed. This would upset his marriage to the princess of scotland so it's a big deal. Sherlock Holmes has to out smar..."

Hey im reading a mystery too someone in my book is going to be killed and there might be blackmail involved aswell. But this book sounds intresting and i want to know how it ends up.


message 16: by Caylee (new)

Caylee | 9 comments The initial conflict in the book Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is that Lord Voldemort is back and Harry must somehow defeat him. Harry Potter is a 17 year old wizard. He likes quidditch, his friends, and Hogwarts his school. He dislikes Slytherin. His flaws are that he breaks the rules a lot and he tends to make rash decisions. Making rash decisions gets him and his friends a lot of trouble but his breaking the rules allows him to solve a lot of the problems he encounters. I think Harry is going to continue to work with Dumbledore and figure out how to defeat Voldemort. I am very excited to read ahead and i find the reading relatively easy.


message 17: by Hannah (new)

Hannah | 9 comments The initial conflict in King of Shadows will be that Nathan (Nat) Field, the protagonist of the story, will be stuck in the past. Nat has yet to go back in time, but when he does he'll find himself in the time of William Shakespeare (400 years back). Nat likes to act and do acrobats. He hates to remember that his parents are dead and he doesn't like it when others ask him about them. Thus far, Nat's only flaw is that he's in denial. He doesn't face the reality that his parents are dead. I think he acts because acting is like being in another world for him. All of these affect Nats' relationships with other people. He's unable to get close to anyone, but I predict he will overcome all of this and travel back to the present. I am excited to read ahead and I find the reading to be easy.


message 18: by Hannah (new)

Hannah | 9 comments Eli wrote: "The initial conflict in Lord Loss is that a young kid in a family of four sees the aftermath of the brutal murder of his parents and his sister. While witnessing this horror the demons that did thi..."

This seems like a very intense book. I think if I witnessed the aftermath of my family's brutal massacre and then was attacked myself, I might go insane too. However, maybe Grubbs will seek revenge. You read that book and find out! By the way, nice vocab word (voracious). =]


message 19: by Megan (new)

Megan | 10 comments Keara wrote: "The initial conflict in my reading is how much time Tessa has left to finish her list before she dies. Some of the things on her list require help from other people, and some of those things her da..."

I read this book and I love it! It's one of my favorite books ever even though I read it forever ago. It's very sad though.


message 20: by Megan (last edited Oct 06, 2010 03:11PM) (new)

Megan | 10 comments The main character of the book Clay, by David Almond, is a thirteen year old boy named Davie. The initial conflict of my book involved Davie, being asked to befriend a troubled boy named Stephen, who always makes clay sculptures, and apparently has the power to make them come to life. A conflict arises later in the book (as described in the description) where one of Stephen's life size clay creation was given life and turns into a monster, which David must stop.
The main character isn't a perfect model of morality and goodness. He likes and spends much of his time with his best friend Geordie. He goes to a Catholic school, but steals the wine, and is somewhat rude and runs into some trouble often. He finds Stephen weird, and the his aunt, crazy. This makes him hesitant befriending Stephen, which Father O'Mahoney asked him to do. I know Stephen and Davie will probably get closer to bring the story along. So far I don't exactly love this book, so I'm not extremely excited to read ahead. It may get better and less boring, it's just not what I usually enjoy reading. It's not very difficult to read, although the dialect took me a minute to catch onto.
In a way that this boy has the power to give clay structures life, reminds me of Pygmalion all over again.


message 21: by Megan (new)

Megan | 10 comments Caylee wrote: "The initial conflict in the book Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is that Lord Voldemort is back and Harry must somehow defeat him. Harry Potter is a 17 year old wizard. He likes quidditch, h..."

I'm not a huge Harry Potter fan, but you almost make it sound intriguing. I know the basic plot's and settings and have read some of them, but not the details of each of the books so I'm interested in seeing how this one plays out! I know it's a long book, so good luck reading it all (though I know you can do it.)


message 22: by Carly (new)

Carly | 9 comments The initial conflict in my book, Flush, is that a boy named Noah has a father who was sent to jail for sinking a casino boat is doing illegal things and harming the environment. In the meantime while his father is in jail, Noah is beginning to investigate and work towards framing the owner of this boat. The main character of the book is Noah Underwood. He is an open minded and opinionated kid. He enjoys being around his sister who is three years younger than him. He approaches this situation very maturely, and listens to his mother and father very closely and looks up to them. I predict that Noah will soon enough get some help from his fathers friend Lice Peeking as he tries to frame the owner of the casino boat. My reading is easy and I am excited to read ahead.


message 23: by Carly (new)

Carly | 9 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."

This seems like a really interesting and good book. I feel as if it's one of those books that once you start reading, you can't put it down. And I have definitely read a book just like this before.


message 24: by Caylee (new)

Caylee | 9 comments Megan wrote: "The main character of the book Clay, by David Almond, is a thirteen year old boy named Davie. The initial conflict of my book involved Davie, being asked to befriend a troubled boy named Stephen, w..."

That sounds really interesting! The main character in my book is a troublemaker too.
I think it sounds a little bit like that Pygmalion myth with the sculpture coming to life. You should let me know how that turns out.


message 25: by Mike (new)

Mike | 9 comments The initial conflict appears to be a revolution is about to occur with many poor people scrambling to survive. The main characters so far seem to be Doctor Manette. He is a former prisoner of the french Bastille of which he spent 18 years. Now he makes shoes a skill he learned to distract himself from the torture of prison. Lucie Manette, Doctor Manet's daughter whom wants to bring Mr. Manette back from France to England and Jsrvis Lorry, a busisnessman who runs Tellson bank. I have no idea whats going to happen next. This book is extremlt hard to understand. I'm not excited to read ahead. The reading is very hard. Somewhat Shakespeare esque.


message 26: by Mike (new)

Mike | 9 comments Eli wrote: "The initial conflict in Lord Loss is that a young kid in a family of four sees the aftermath of the brutal murder of his parents and his sister. While witnessing this horror the demons that did thi..."

WoW. Seems really interesting. I kinda wonder how Grubbs is going to turn out.



message 27: by Dylan (new)

Dylan F | 9 comments The initial conflict in my book lord lost is that the main charecter grubbs grady has just reliezed that his parents and his sister are dead. Then he sees the demens in the shadows and they try to attack him. The main charecter seems to be kind of nosy. And i cant really tell were the book is going since he is now in a insane asyslum but i wonder why the demons attacked him and his parents. if he some special poweres or something


message 28: by Courtney (new)

Courtney | 9 comments The initial conflict in the book How I Live Now is, this girl Daisy never met her mom because her mom died giving birth to her. Also Daisy's dad got remarried and she doesn't like her new step mother.
The Main character of this book, Daisy doesn't like that her mom died giving birth to her because she never got to meet her mom and she wishes she did. Daisy moved to England to live with her Aunt Penn. Daisy likes living there better then with her dad. Daisy likes spending time with all of her cousins. I think that moving to England helped Daisy become a different person because she was away from her step mom.
I think Daisy will stay in England along time and learn more about her mom from her Aunt Penn. I am excited to read more to find out if she actually asks her Aunt about her mom.


message 29: by Courtney (new)

Courtney | 9 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."

Your book seems really interesting. Our books are kind of alike because the main character in my book is trying to find a better live too. I hope the rest of the book is as interesting as the beginning.


message 30: by Becca (new)

Becca | 8 comments Blithe29 wrote: "The initial conflict in Wuthering Heights has not been introduced yet. The author’s still introducing the characters and setting. The main character is Mr. Lockwood. He just moved into a new house ..."

Sounds like a good book so far. I hope that the plot revels itself quick so you can get to the juicey parts of the confilict. At least its not hard to read, alough uts sucks that the plot is taking al long time to unfold. good luck!


message 31: by Becca (new)

Becca | 8 comments The initial conflict in my book Mansfield Park by Jane Austen is that Fanny Price, the main character, is not really accepted by her cousins, uncle and aunts who she lives with. She was taken in by her uncle’s family when she was nine and they aren’t very nice to her, except her one cousin Edmund who tries to be her advocate in the family. Fanny is a shy character who likes to read, write, ride, and play the piano and such. She doesn’t talk to a lot of people because she is mostly ignored by her family. I’m not sure what’s going to happen next because some new characters have just been introduced. I like the book a lot though. The reading is not hard but not easy because it is Jane Austen period writing. I love it. It makes the book more interesting because of the beautiful language and interesting word choices.


message 32: by Casey (new)

Casey | 9 comments The initial conflict in my book Flush is Noah’s father is in jail. He found out that a big casino boat in the harbor was dumping its sewage into the harbor. He tried to get help, but no one could catch him in the act. So Noah’s father sunk the casino boat and is now in jail for it. Noah likes to fish, and hang around with his sister and two best friends. His dislikes are when his father goes to jail (this isn’t the first time), and Jasper Jr., the son of the man whose boat Noah’s father sunk. One of Noah’s flaws is that he isn’t mad at his father for doing something illegal. I think this is why he approaches situations trying to solve them by himself even though they aren’t his problem (like when he tries to fix the mess his father made even though it’s not his fault). I think that Noah and maybe Noah’s father (if he gets out of jail) are going to try to prove that Dusty is pouring sewage into the harbor. I am excited to read ahead, and my book is an easy read.


message 33: by Casey (new)

Casey | 9 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."

This seems like a really interesting book. Its not something I would normally read, but looks worth it. Our books are kinda similar because they both deal with kids that have a hard life


message 34: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Belder | 9 comments The initial conflict in the book How I Live Now is, who i think the main character, Daisy, who never met her mom. This is because her mom died while giving birth to her. Daisy's dad had got remarried and Daisy does not like her step mother.
Daisy doesn't like the fact that her mother died giving birth to her because she never got to meet her mom.The book starts off when Daisy moves to England to live with her Aunt Penn. I found that she enjoys living in England more then living with her dad because she gets to spend time with her cousins. By moving to England, I feel it changed her as a person because she got away from her step mom who she doesn't like and can have a new environment.
By living in England, I feel that Daisy will learn about her mom from her Aunt Penn. I feel that she will act like a mom for Daisy, and that's what she needs. I like this book so far and am anxious to find out about whats going to happen next.


message 35: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Belder | 9 comments Felicia wrote: "The initial conflict in my book is that Ivy, a young poverty sticken girl, is trying to find her way to a better life. She becomes dependant on "carroty kate" and her life as a "skinner". A skinner..."

This book sounds really good!sounds like the girl is having a hard life and doesn't like where she is..which relates to the book I am reading. Hope it goes good!


message 36: by MegSulls (new)

MegSulls | 7 comments The initial conflict in my book The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe is that the siblings have to leave their home and go to the country to escape the bombings during WWII. They explore the Professor's house and find a room with nothing in it but a wardrobe. Lucy goes inside it for fun, and finds there is a forest covered in snow at the back of it. Lucy is the main character. She likes adventure and having fun. Her flaws are that she gets sometimes makes up stories and whines often. This affects her way of approaching the situation because her siblings don't believe her when she returns from the wardrobe and tells them there is a place called Narnia inside it. I think what will happen next is Lucy's brothers and sisters will find out that Narnia really does exist. I am pretty excited to read ahead, and my book is an easy read.


message 37: by MegSulls (new)

MegSulls | 7 comments Casey wrote: "The initial conflict in my book Flush is Noah’s father is in jail. He found out that a big casino boat in the harbor was dumping its sewage into the harbor. He tried to get help, but no one could c..."

This sounds like a good book. Since the main character in that book is trying to prove something, it reminds me of my book. This is because Lucy tries to prove something too.


message 38: by Matt (new)

Matt | 6 comments The intial conflict in my book Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is that they flip coins and the coin always lands heads up. They start thinking they are in a different universe. Thoughts that a god has taken away all chance/ probability laws or descended on them in some way or time has stopped have all been thought of. The main characters in this book are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. They like to flip/ watch coins as Guildenstern flips them. For every coin that lands heads up, Rosencrantz gets to keep it. He has now acumulated a large amount of coins leading the two into deep thoughts of the reasoning behind this wierd situation with so many heads. Im having a hard time predicting what is going to happen because ive never really read anything like this or experienced it. Its a good easy read so far and its easy to follow but it is a little odd. Im looking forward to reading where the author is going with all of this coin flipping. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard


message 39: by Matt (last edited Oct 07, 2010 06:46PM) (new)

Matt | 6 comments Dylan wrote: "The initial conflict in my book lord lost is that the main charecter grubbs grady has just reliezed that his parents and his sister are dead. Then he sees the demens in the shadows and they try to ..."

Sounds pretty interesting too read about, parents and sister are dead. Seems like it keeps your attention and is deffanetly out there. Curious to find out where that whole thing goes.


message 40: by Kevin (new)

Kevin Skribiski | 7 comments The intial conflict in my book Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is that they flip coins and the coin that they flip for some reason always lands on the heads side and isn't a double sided coin,then they all start thinking their in a whole new universe where probabilty doesnt exist and that its always a specific outcome. The main characters in this book are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern like to place wagers on the flipping of the coins that Guildenstern flips, and whenever it lands heads side up Guildenstern gets to keep it, and since it always lands heads he now was a whole lot of coins leading them into deep thoughts of the reason why tails never shows face up. To be honest I really hope only one lands tails just to throw them way off and totally screw with their minds. My prediction is that they both go insane and end up killing each other over flipping coins since the title is Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are dead. So far very good and I'm excited to see what happens later on


message 41: by Kevin (new)

Kevin Skribiski | 7 comments Sarah wrote: "The initial conflict in the book How I Live Now is, who i think the main character, Daisy, who never met her mom. This is because her mom died while giving birth to her. Daisy's dad had got remarri..."

this story kinda sounds like the growing up story of harry potter but it has a good twist to it, and i think it makes it really interesting. I think that Daisy will go on some epic adventure to learn more about her mom.


Amanda-chyeaaboiii | 12 comments The initial conflict in “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien is that Gandalf(a wizard) and a group of dwarves are setting out on an adventure, and are looking for a fourteenth member of their crew. Coming upon Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, they settle to take him on as their fourteenth member, because all who are wise know that thirteen is an unlucky number to travel with. Bilbo Baggins being a hobbit, and like all hobbits enjoyed peace and quiet, and eating and drinking, was in no way eager to join in on this adventure. The initial conflict is getting Bilbo Baggins to go on this adventure, for he wouldn’t have if not tricked and provoked by Gandalf. Also, due to the nature of being a hobbit, Bilbo is not prepared nor capable to be joining on this adventure, and somehow manages to get into bad situations. The main character is Bilbo Baggins and he is a homey fellow. He enjoys sitting and gardening and eating. He finds the comforts of his house to be an extreme pleasure, and has no desire to do anything other than visit with friends and bide his time relaxing. He dislikes adventures, and things he does not know, and is shy of new creatures and situations. This is a problem in how he approaches the situations that arise. All he can think about is how much happier he would be at home, and he is fearful of almost everything. This causes him to be more of a worry than a help to the group. As far as what will happen next, I’m not sure, but I can foresee some more trouble in the sections to come. I am only on the second section and their group has already been abducted by goblins. I am excited to read ahead, because it’s an interesting book filled with thrilling adventure. As far as the reading goes, it is average. It’s not too hard, nor too easy. :)


Amanda-chyeaaboiii | 12 comments Becca wrote: "The initial conflict in my book Mansfield Park by Jane Austen is that Fanny Price, the main character, is not really accepted by her cousins, uncle and aunts who she lives with. She was taken in b..."

I like the enthusiasm you have about your book. Jane Austen is a splendidly delightful author, and I am sure that you will enjoy it immensly. I can sort of relate my main character Bilbo Baggins to Fanny Price, because they are both kind of shy, and it seems that Fanny enjoys the comforts of life as does Bilbo. Mostly our books are exact opposites though, but I just love Mansfield Park, so I felt the need to comment on it. Keep enjoying it.


message 44: by Travis (new)

Travis Whittle | 4 comments My book fallows two stories, one is of Will a boy who is in training to be a Knight of the order of the Templars. The second is of Baybars the leader of an army of a middle eastern tribe. Baybars is leading a fight against the invaders of his home and he just wants to kill everyone who has moved into the land. Will is trying to not let his father down while he is away in the holy land, and his story line gets stranger while his friend makes hard choices that could hurt the Temple for his own gain.


message 45: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn | 8 comments The initial conflict in my book, Under the Hawthorn Tree, is the potato famin that happened over in Ireland in the 1840's. It's a story of The O'Driscoll family, which consisted of John (father), Margaret (mother), Eily (oldest), Michael (middle), Peggy (youngest), and Bridget (baby). There was a terribly fever that was going around the village and many, many people died from it, including Bridget. John went to work on the railroads for any food or money that he could get, and Margaret is working very hard to keep the rest of her children alive. Very little food is available. I honestly cannot say what I think is going to happen next because I have no idea. This book could go in any direction. So far, this book is a tear-jerker. It's very sad, but it's also interesting and each chapter makes me want to read on to the next.


message 46: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn | 8 comments Carly wrote: "The initial conflict in my book, Flush, is that a boy named Noah has a father who was sent to jail for sinking a casino boat is doing illegal things and harming the enviro..."

I think Carly's book sounds very interesting. It doesn't sound like anyhting that I have read before, so I would be interested in reading it, or hearing about what happens next. I think that Noah is close with his sister and that he is trying to help his dad out. It makes it sort of a family-oriented story with a twist, which is interesting. Can't wait to see Carly's next post!


message 47: by Ky (new)

Ky C | 5 comments Amanda-chyeaaboiii wrote: "The initial conflict in “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien is that Gandalf(a wizard) and a group of dwarves are setting out on an adventure, and are looking for a fourteenth member of their crew. Comin..."



when i was younger and the movies came out they were really cool so i always wanted to read them they just seemed to complicated at the time though. now that im grown id seriously consider reading them but it seems like a pretty serious investment cause if i read one id prolly want to figure out what happened. honestly if i didnt work so much that it covered up my social life id prolly have room for a couple new books ... =(



message 48: by Ky (new)

Ky C | 5 comments okkk so im reading pride and the predjudice and zombies, so far it has remotely the same plot as the normal story. theres a mother an father trying to get there daughters married off in "harsh times" theses being "unmentionables" exsisting. so news comes that a well off young gentlemen recently moves there soo he " occupies a place in one of the daughters hearts, he also bring an aquatence mr darcy that is removed and reserved during a social that occurs early on in the story. now intead of this being like the normal book during the social a horde of zombies break through the windows and prey on the helpless victims. but mr. bennet has trained his daughters to survive these "harsh times" by trianing them to defend themselves soo its really the same story just with a little extra flavaaa =)


message 49: by Nick (new)

Nick | 8 comments The initial conflict in my book,is 3 poeple named simon, jane and barney, come to trewissick, in Cornwall,and have join in theregreat uncle merry to help rescue a priceless golden grailstolen by the forces of evil called the DARK.the 4 main charaters are simon ,jane and barny ,will. now will is very specil.hes got strange powers witch i have not yet unvealed in the book.um i havent really read anof of the book to get the chareters yet. i have no clue wat is to happen next i think they start there voyage but idk not sure its a supe confuzing book.


message 50: by Nick (new)

Nick | 8 comments Ky wrote: "okkk so im reading pride and the predjudice and zombies, so far it has remotely the same plot as the normal story. theres a mother an father trying to get there daughters married off in "harsh time..."

ky thats a very intresting story. i havent hurd about that book before but i think i ts a book id like to read. lookin forwod to reading more replys


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