Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia
by: Katherine Petterson
128 pages
Published in 1972

Bridge to Terabithia is an inviting story that shows that with a little imagination anybody can have a lot fun. The story lays out after a new girl, Leslie Burke,  lines up to run in the boys race, for school. Leslie wins the race which surprises most. When Leslie and Jess Aaron meet they decide to build an imaginary world called Terabithia. On one very sad day, something happens to Leslie, that makes Jess feel horrible.

Shiloh

Shiloh 
by: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
137 pages

Shiloh, is a short story that explains the love of Marty Preston and Shiloh. When Shiloh, a young beagle, meets Marty Preston it's "love at first sight." In the story Marty has to face many challenges, including his own family, to own Shiloh. While Marty is on his quest to own Shiloh, Marty realizes that Shiloh belongs to Judd Travers, a lady who obviously drinks too much, and an animal abuser. What will Marty have do to completely own Shiloh?

CCCCCAAAAAMMMMMPPPPP!!!!!

Camp was a great experience in total. It was a LOT of walking but I would be very mad if I had missed out!:)

The Magician's Nephew Musical Snippets

I think I found some good matches for some of the scenes in the book.

Matilda

Matilda 

by: Roald Dahl

231 pages (I'm at 128)

Published in 1988

Matilda is a book about a girl who is treated like she is worthless. She came into the habit of walking to and fro the Library every single day, just to read books. Her Father and Mother decide that it's time for Matilda to go to school. At her school she meets Ms. Honey, Lavender, Bruce, and last but not least, Miss. Trunchbull, the most evil and mean principal ever to exist!!

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Among the Hidden

Among the Hidden 

by: Margaret Peterson Haddix

153 pages

Published in 1998

Among the Hidden, is a book about shadow children. It's a very sad book, because the story is based on reality, there fore, if you were a third child, the Population Police would kill you as soon as possible. The story is very exciting, scary, but in the end sad!!! (It made me cry) ;-(

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Watership Down

Watership Down

by: Richard Adams
426 pages ( I'm on pg 91)

Published in 1972

Watership Down, by Richard Addams, is a book that I am reading. Here are 2 reasons why this book is so good.1 it has a good story line to it.2 it counts as double pages. (Do the math- 426 x 2= 852. That's almost 900 pages.)  Hey did I mention it's a great book!!!

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The Magician's Nephew

The Magician's Nephew

The Magician's Nephew

by: C.S. Lewis
202 pages
Published in 1955

The Magician's Nephew, is about 2 children who set out on an adventure, without even knowing. The Magician's Nephew is a exciting book, sometimes you just can't put it down. In the end every one is just fine, and the wardrobe is born!!! 

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My Song: Lyrics

OK this one's for Gabby
Ooooo oooooo ohoohohoo
Ooooo ohooohoo oooohoo
Ooooo ohoohooo oohoooo
Oohooo oohoooho ooooho
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby ii ii iii
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true ooh ooooh
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me ee ee eeh
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops thats where you'll find me oh
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to,why, oh why can't I? i iiii

Well I see trees of green and
Red roses too,
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world

Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark and I think to myself
What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more
Than we'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world (w)oohoorld

Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top that's where you'll find me
Oh, Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dream that you dare to, why, oh why can't I? I hiii ?

Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo
Ooooo oooooo oooooo

My Song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World

MY song is "Somewhere over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. I chose "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World" as MY song because it has a very important meaning to me. On a rainy day in Oregon, my Grandma was brought home from the hospital, to take her last few breathes. When I was visiting her on that rainy day, my parents decided to start heading home but when we were home we got a frantic call from my Aunt, she had stayed with my grandma, she said something like "Grandma Jane just pasted away." When my Grandma took her last breath she was watching American Idol and at that very moment Katharine McPhee was singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World" That is why "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World" is MY song. Whenever I hear this song it reminds me of her.

Moccasin Trail

Moccasin Trail

Moccasin Trail

by: Eloise Jarvis McGraw

243 pages

Over the past few days I have been reading Moccasin Trail, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw.Jim Keath is a 17 year old Crow Indian. When he was only 11, he was attacked by a Grizzly bear. He eventually killed the bear, but he was left with many scars and horrible memories.Jim lives  as a run away child. Later Jim reunites with his siblings, and he realize the only way to survive is to completely reconnect with his family.

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My labor day weekend

So far my labor day weekend has been full of reading. Although I have done some other things with friends. So far this weekend I have swam, played with water balloons, read, sleep,eat ,and have fun.

At the computer lab

I am at the computer lab blogging on by blog.

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