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In this Story, the there is no particular main setting that the characters revolve around. Instead, they travel to many plaves around the world on a quest. For example, places they visit include museums, London, Russia, and Egypt. Also, in the book the setting usually reflects a dark and gloomy mood. This affects the characters by giving an element of fear or bravery.

My reading goal for next week is 80 pages

In the story Armada, there is a little more to the main character Zach than we might know. He has spent his life daydreaming about fantasies he wished were real. He is an adventurous teen but some may ask, why? I personally think that Zach has experienced some of these monsters that will come into his life in the book. He feels like he has seen them before in video games, dreams, etc.

Goal= 45 p. (TKAM)

I can't relate to the main character in my book named Carter. He is a 13 year old boy that goes on adventures "in order to save the world." He has many problems a boy my age would have today meaning that I can relate to him. He is faced with many challenges and it is interesting to see his perspectives on different situations.

My reading goal for next week is 75 pages

If I had to interview a person in this novel, I would interview a character named Sadie. She is an adventurous teen who I can relate to. In the book, she ventures out on a quest to save the world from an ancient god named Ra (The Sun God). I would ask her, why do you feel it is your responsibilty to go against Ra? I think she would respond in an modest answer that says that this is her destiny.

Reading Goal=75p.

So far in the book "Armada," by Ernest Cline, a young boy named Zach wants a little adventure in his life. On the last day of high school, something incredible finally happens to him. A UFO came flying by his classroom as he looked out of the window in awe. He immediately recognizes it from a video that he used to play in his childhood.

My reading goal for next week is 80 pages.

My reading goal for next week is 80 pages.

If I was the author of this novel, I wouldn't change a thing. The story is well written and has a tremendous amount of detail. It keeps you on the edge of your seat with enough anticipation to keep you reading. The characters are unique and the substories within the novel are very interesting. The setting of the story is mysterious but at the same time beautiful so you never know what is going to happen next.

In the exposition of my book, two young teenagers were dropped off at their grandparents house since their parents were going on vacation. Everything is normal, until some strange things started happening. Now, they uncover secrets and solve mysteries about the enchanted house. The grandfather tries to make sense of all the odd scenarios, but the children soon find out about the truth.

Reading Goal= 75 pages

I would not like to be a character in this story. Even though there is some good times in the book like discovering magical creatures and golems, there are also some bad times. For example, the main character in the book was turned into a walrus and lost his ability of speech. This is not a scenario I would like to be in.

My reading goal for next week is another 75 pages.

This week I was able to reach my reading goal because instead of reading 75 pages at the last minuet, I read little bits at a time throughout the week. I can improve even more to reach my reading goal if I stop procrastinating and stay on top of my schedule.

My goal for next week is another 75 pages.

So far in the book, two young teens decide to spend the week at their grandparents house since their parents went on vacation. There grandparents live in a scetchy magical looking house in the wilderness. There are beautiful gardens and things seem a little too good to be true. One day there grandpa says the only rule is to not venture into the jungle. Of coarse, that what they do as they uncover hidden secrets.

I think this book was an amazing novel about two teenagers. I would give it a 10 out of 10. I would do this because I think the author did a great job and the detail is excellent. I would recommend this book to readers through the ages of 10-15. I would do this because the characters of 13 in the book and it is easier to relate to them when your there age.

My goal for next week is to read 75 pages.

I can relate to the main character in the book. I can relate to him because he is in the eighth grade. Since he is in eighth grade, we both have many of the same worries including grades. He has a normal teenage life with many friends and a good family. I go through many things in my mind today that he is also going through in the book.

My goal for next week is 80 pages.

In this book, the authors purpose in writing is to show how being yourself or different can be a good thing. He is doing this by showing how a little girl named Juli Baker is living her life as a rather odd girl, but still having fun. While other kids are worried and stressing over being cool or popular, she focuses on being herself and is much happier then her peers.

My goal for next week is to read 75 pages.

The book, "The Hobbit," by J.R.R Tolkien is about a friendly little hobbit named Bilbo that gets recruited to go on a quest. So far, he has made friends and had new experiences that has never happened before. For example, he got abducted by goblins, almost eaten by trolls, and attacked by orks! At this point in the novel, his best friend Gandalf has just left the group leaving Bilbo to journey on without guidance.

My favorite character from the book is Ponyboy

The genre of this book is action. As of now Cracker is fighting in the Vietnam war. After beeing taken away from his previous owner Willie, Cracker make a new friend, his name is Rick. Rick is fighting alongside Cracker in the war and they soon become best friends. Cracker is doing outstanding and is now being called the best dog in Vietnam. Many battles and training is going on now that relates to war.

The conflict of this book is when a boy and his dog are getting spereated. The dogs name is Cracker and him and his owner have formed a strong bond which is now soon to he broken. The boy is extremely sad but knows the dog will serve in Vietnam. He knows he and his dog are getting separated for a good cause which comforts him a little bit. He sits on his bed looking out his window as the dog gets taken from him.

In the last section of this book, there is still hope. The solution of Brian's problem has finally occurred. An airplane has swooped down and returned Jonas to his home. He is ok and has been feed, clothed, and treated properly as he had once had before he crashed. Finally, this was a great book and I thought the ending kept you on your toes and was a good way to end the book.

The theme in this story is whatever you set your mind to you can accomplish. Brian is hurt but knows he needs to build a shelter, make food, or even plan a rescue mission. He was determined and accomplished these goals. Now he is signaling for help with smoke from fire and hoping a plane could see him. He is lonely, hungry, but still has hope.

The conflict in this book is when 13 year old Brian is on a plane by himself when the pilot has a heart attack and dies, he lands in the forest with no civilization. Brian is injured and needs to find a way to survive and get off the island. In order to stay healthy he makes a shelter, find food and water, and cure his injuries. Brian misses his family and hopes for someone to save him as he is stranded and alone.

The book Maniac Magee has objects that are symbolic archetypes. Maniac Magee himself is an example of transformation. Throughout the book people learn to except him for who he is versus his skin color. Also, the symbol of Maniac Magee no having an "adress" is important because it shows loneliness and hardships. Jeffery mentions again and again that he is cold, lonely, or sad.

Maniac Magee has many archetypes but one stands out the most. I think that Maniac Magee is an example of a quest. Jeffrey (Maniac Magee) is on a journey in order to find a comfortable place to live and get over the tragic accident of his parents dying. At first he tries to find and adress (or home) but the realizes that is not where he belongs. Now he is continuing his quest seeking a place to be happy again.