Thursday, January 15, 2015

Minecraft: Construction Handbook: An Official Mojang Book

Student Name:Jeremiah                                             

Book Title: Minecraft Construction Handbook                         Author:Nick Farwell

This book was about constructing buildings in Minecraft and about amazing buildings your fellow Minecrafters  made. In the book you learn and admire a wooden house, a royal hall, garden/pool and much more!

3 things I learned from this book: 
1. how to build a wooden house and garden/pool.
2.how to build a boat
3.how to build a bridge

I liked this book because I love Minecraft. I also like the book because I’m always open to new ideas and creations to make my Minecraft world bigger than my dreams.I also love seeing my fellow Minecrafters dream builds. I like the way the author gave you hints and challenges throughout the book. I also enjoyed the way the author gave the level of difficulty, so I know if the build is just right, too hard or beyond easy.     



Bean Dog and Nugget: The Cookie
Student Name:Griffin C.
Book Title: Bean Dog and Nugget: The Cookie                             

This book was about two friends that lost an invisible donut, so they made 3 cookies. They ate two and split one in half. One side was bigger than the other, so Nugget tricked Bean Dog into him getting the big half.
My favorite character in this book was Bean Dog because he is funny.

I liked this book because it is funny and short.



Student Name:Kayla K.                                              

Book Title:Cats                                                       

This book was about all different kinds of cats and cats that were created in the world. The book is a great book if you are looking for a cat perfect for your family. The book also talks about different color cats and different types of cats. My favorite facts are about Asian cats.    
3 things I learned about from this book:

  1. Different types of cats
  2. Different color cats
  3. Different cats around the world

I like this book because I can look at many different kinds of cats and lots of facts about Asian cats.



Welcome to Camden Falls (Main Street Series #1)
Student Name: Cara D.
Book Title:     Welcome To Camden Falls                                     

This book was about two girls named Ruby and Floria and their parents die in a car crash and their new life living with their grandmother Min.There are problems as you get far in the story, about stealing and fights.

My favorite character in this book was Floria because she is always looking on the bright side.

I liked this book because you can read about their new lives in Camden falls.

Monday, December 15, 2014

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Student Name: Brynn
Book Title: Jack and the Giant                                              Author: Jim Harris

This book was about  a little boy that lived with his mom and  they got poor , so the mom said for Jack to go trade their cow with someone.When he did   he got a bag of magic beans. When he got home he showed his mom, she threw them out the window, because she didn’t like them. The next morning there was  a bean stalk, so he climbed it, up into the clouds. He got chased by a giant while he was in the clouds. When he was coming out of the clouds the giant was still chasing him.

My favorite character in this book was  Jack because he got chased by a giant and it was funny because the pictures were good.
I liked this book because the pictures are funny, it is full of adventure, and Jack was chased by a giant.


Student Name: Zadie W.
Book Title:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone                                        
Author: J.K Rowling

This book was about:A young boy Harry Potter sadly loses his parents to a dark wizard Voldemort.The dark wizard tries to kill him but his spell backfires.Scared the dark lord flees.The poor boy is forced to live with his mugle aunt uncle and cousin.Until one morning morning a letter comes.The aunt and uncle don't want him to go to the school.So for about a week a war goes on between the three. Finally Harry gets a note not knowing what it means he asks. Which was a huge mistake because the second he finds out they get in the car and drive to a horrible
hotel.But the letters get there to. So they drive to a place that has a boat and sail to a rocky island there they stay over night.In the middle of the night a giant comes to the house. Bringing a birthday cake for Harry telling him about the magic school and his parents.The next day they go to the magic block where he gets his wand and other stuff.About a month later he goes to the train station.Harry not knowing how to get on the platform.Follows a magical family.He gets on the train and meets a boy named Ron Weasly.Well you can imagine what happens next.Brooms,spells,potions,friendship,drama,sorting,and sooooo much more!

My favorite character in this book was  Hermoine Granger because she is a know-it-all.
I liked this book because its full of magic,fun,adventure,and lots more.



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Student Name: James
Book Title:  Because of Winn Dixie                                             Author: Kate DiCamillo

This book was about a girl who had a dog and the dogs name was Winn Dixie, and she had lots fun with Winn Dixie.
My favorite character in this book was  Winn Dixie because Winn Dixie was a dog and I like dogs and he did lots of funny things.
I liked this book because it was really interesting when the dog ran away. It was also really interesting when I did not know if the girl was going to find her mom.