Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Gulliver's Travels Chapter 7 by Leo

In chapter 7, Gulliver told about what he though about royal count in England.Then he had a meet with the emperor of Blefuscu.But the emperor did not talk to him politily.He wrote a accusation to the emperor about Treason Against. The emperor's lordship said some terrible punishment to him and hope they will have friendship. But the emperor still angered about the proposal. Gulliver and his friends was discussing the problem of that punishment.And he felt regarded about the punishment.He was thinking about destroy the city or not because the force from the emperor was too hard for him.

In my opinion, this is a hard chapter to understand. They have many conversation. And they are all talkibg about the secretary. It is too boring for me.

Monday, February 25, 2008

BLACK BEAUTY

by Anna Sewell, page 142-164

Alfred Smirk was a new groom. He was thought as a good man because he always answered lively and politely touched his hat when his owner asked him. But Black Beauty thought he was the cockiest guy. The stable had a foul smell due to the fact that he never changed all the atraw. Because of this, Black Beauty's eyes smarted and inflamed. Moreover Smirk didn't exercised Black Beauty, so his legs were very sore. After the owner noticed what happened to him, a farrier took care of him until he regained. The owner was so shocked at that bad incident by his groom that he decided not to have any hourses. So Black Beauty was sold again.

I can understand Smirk wanted to blow off his job because I wanted to do that many times. Actually, I didn't do my homework or study few times. However, we have something to do and must to do it. So I will do my work properly not to become a man like Smirk

THE WIND OF THE WILLOWS

Page 1-93. Chapter 1-5
A rat name Mole who works so hard. One day, he went to the forest. When he was taking a rest beside a bank, he saw his friend - Water Rat. They reached to a river together. Rat took a boat and this was the first time Mole had seen a boat. They came to Rat's place and it was surprise to Mole about there. He thought it was so boring because nobody to talk and play. Then Rat introduced Mole to his friends. They talk together for a long time. When they came back, Mole learned a lot of things from Rat. Next day, they met Toad at his house. When Mole came to Rat's place, he saw him was catching ducks and singing a song. He didn't pay attention to Mole. Wait for a moment, they came to party of Toad together. They ate and played all dayand talked about Rat's life in a river that made him sad. Tomorrow morning, by the time Toad appeared, they went to a town and heard a strange voice. They saw a police station. After Toad slept, they called a housekeeper to put him on bedand kept on going on their boat without Toad. When they came back home, Mole wanted to meet Badger. After they have finished their dinner, Mole went to the forest alone. It was to late and cold. Mole was lost his way. For a long time, Rat haven't seen Mole return, he found Mole. He called, called, and called. At last, Mole answered him. They met together but Mole was so tired to return to their home. While they was going, Mole injured on his leg. Finally, they had to stay in the forest although it was so cold no where to live. When they woke up, a rat came there. That was Badger - Rat's friend. They took Mole to Badger's house and ate together. During that time, they talked about Toad so much. Snow was so deep outside. And they wanted to find a way lead to home. Finally, they could find a way and everyone yelled when they came back. Some days, after adventure of Otter with Rat and Mole, they found a way to return to their home. They came to a village, everyone was having activities together around a fire. They went straight until Rat saw and smelled his house was built by himself. He tried calling Mole but he went so far and he couldn't hear. Although Rat was so sad, he followed Mole. They kept on going ahead until Mole saw an old house. Rat thought they couldn't live i it. Mole didn't pay attention to Rat, he continued to clean and arrange everything. At that time, another rat was standing outdoor. Rat called and talked to him. Finally, they had a house to live and avoided snow was coming.

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH{7}

The Phanton Tollbooth By Norton Juster Page 127~150

At 5:22, Milo wake up and wait for the sunrise. He want to listen the song that can make the world has color. Then he just get a good idea ,he tries to raise his arms to do what Chroma did. Then all the musicians begin to play at once and everything became colorful. Milo feels very happy but after a while he finds it can't stop and colors keeps change. After the colors disappeared, it seems time already goes one week. When Milo sees Chroma, he feels so sad but Chroma forgives him. Then Milo and Tock begin to go to another place. On their way, they see a wagon and a person who has tiny mustache and enormous ears. He tells Milo he is doctor of dissonance who specialize in noise. He makes a medicine that if people take a little everyday, they will never have to hear a beautiful sound again. He has an assistant who is called Dynne. They all like noise and Dynne always go out to collect the noise and let the doctor makr medicine. After meet them, Milo and Tock go to another place where they find everything is silence.

Everyone will do something is wrong like Milo, he just think make the musicians is funny and try to do. Just because his fault, the nature sunrise become wrong and everything is change. But i think Chroma is very nice that he forgives him. Actually, i also think make color is so funny and i also want to try. I think maybe the writor want to tell us musics can make our life became colorful. Sounds just like a magic. For the two men that work with noise, i just think that so confused and i can't understand. Although that, i think some of them opinions are correct that noise is everywhere but we usual did't pay more attention on it. Like the baby screams, car chokes, water creaks and so on. All of these make a lot of noise. Sometimes i will think maybe try this medicine is a good idea. ^_^

Little Women P.155-196 (ch 16-19)

In chapter 16 to 19, Amy went to Europe with her aunt because all of their aunts are very please to her.Amy had better social skills than other sisters while Jo had the worst one. Because of that, their aunt chose Amy but not Jo. On the other hand, Beth was changed. She looked so depressed and what she acted was very weird.Her mother and Jo were very worried. One day, Jo found the reason that made Beth changed.Beth was in love. Jo discovered that she loved Laurie. Beth knew he liked Jo very much and he just treated her as a sister. Even Jo asked her the reason of her unhappiness, Beth never told her and just cried. Jo thought she'd better leave Laurie farther, so She went to New York for teaching Mrs. Kirke's children, but Laurie was so sad.When she was there, there also had another teacher called Mr.Bhear who had a good charcater and everybody like him. For a period of time to stay there, she started to discover his charm.
In Summer, she back to her own house. Laurie started to show his love to her, but she refused. He decided to go to England and tried to forget her. It made Beth felt much worse than before.

Opinion : I think Beth will be better because everyone care about her. On the other hand, I think Jo actually like Laurie, but just because of Beth, she refused him. In the story,I can feel that when Laurie left, she was kind of sad about that. Amy may become a lady when she back from Frence because she may see more and learn more there.

Robin Hood(chapter7 page76-page89)by Sean

summary:Little John found the Sheriff's service an easy life.So,he grew as fat as as an ox.one day, he hear a sound which is small,like a little pebble dropped into a glassy pool.Then,his spirit seemed to awaken, and he remembered the merry greenwood life-how the birds were singing in Sherwood, and how his loved companions and friends were feasting and making merry.he had put off returning to Sherwood for six months.So he decided to go back to Sherwood,and never go back to the Sheriff's again.after that, he found a friend who is the Sheriff's cook together to go back to the Sheriff's. Robin Hood was so happy that he saw his good helper back.However,he looked grave since Little John stole a lot of silver plates.After that, Little John returned them and cheated the Sheriff's to the forest.Because they wanted to alert the Sheriff's.Finally, they let the Sheriff's go back.
opinion:after i read this chapter,i think Little John is such a brave man that he will go to return the silver after running away. on the other hand, Robin Hood is a good man, he can get all the silver in fact,but he doesn't want to do the same thing as The Sheriff's,so he go to return them.Robin Hood is so honest that he doesn't want to gain the jewelry,even though they are belongs to the Sheriff's.i am so happy to see Little John return to Robin Hood's band!
Sean

Peter Pan All (Damian)

I just finished my book Peter Pan.

It is a really great book, it is talking about a boy who is named Peter Pan, A mischievous little boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as a leader.

The story is talking about Peter Pan invites the girl Wendy Darling to the Neverland to be a mother for his group of Lost Boys. Her brothers John and Michael come along. Many adventures ensue, and climactic confrontations with Peter’s nemesis, the pirate Captain Hook of the pirate ship the Jolly Roger. In the end, Wendy decides that her place is at home, and brings all the boys back to London. Peter remains in Neverland, and Wendy grows up.

That’s the end.

I think this is a good book to read…….but from children, because it is too unnatural for adult but it is funny…...What can I say is …….I love the story it brings me go back to the time when I was young. I love to watch cartoon and read those of that kind book, it make my feel I my still young. I don’t know how to narrate, however I feel it is funny.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Because of Winne-Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo
Page 72-97

I have read chapter 11, 12, 13, and 14 these two weeks. There was a really bad thunder storm one night. Winne was whining and butting his head against India's and her dad's bedroom door when they were sleeping. India's dad told her that Winne has a pathological fear of thunder. After a while, the thunder stopped and Winne was okay. One day, India took Winne to Gertrude's Pets. Otis, the owner of Gertrude's Pets, usually play guitar to make animal happy. India work for that place. Her work was to put the animal back into cages. After work, she took Winne to the library to talk to Miss Franny.

Gloria is not a witch. Children call her witch because she is old and looks like a witch. However, Gloria is a very kind woman. India makes friend with her and takes Winne to her yard everyday. After reading, I know that most dogs have fears of thunder. After thunder, they will be okay. Animal is happy when they listen to music.

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

page 113~142

When everyone arrived at school, they went to the entrance hall which there is all student and teacher. At first, the first years student had to decide their house. There were four kinds of houses called Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, and their houses was decided by a magic hat. Harry was Gryffindor, Ron too. After everyone heard some explaination about scool, they went to each house and sleep. Next day, everyone took classes, and they took Snape's class. He was a head of Slytherin house. Even though it was a First class, he asked some question to only Harry. However, Harry couldn't answer. Then Harry noticed Snape hated him. One day, Harry got a letter from Hagrid so that he went to Hagrid's house. Harry talked to Hagrid about what Snape did to Harry in the class and he hated him, but Hagrid changed the subject of story.

I don't know why Snape hate Harry. I guess he might begrudge Harry's talent. And also, I wonder why Hagrid change the subject when Harry talk about Snape. Hagrid may have some secret. Next chapter will also talk about school life. I really hate Snape because he bully Harry!!

The adventures of Tom Sawyer

By Mark Twain
chapter 10-14(page 93-144)
Tom come back from the adventures with Huck , his Aunt Polly think he was died. People in the village feel happy because of Tom's return. Becky is also happy , but she don't want to say apologize to Tom. Because of pride, Tom is also don't want to talk to Becky. Then, his teacher-Dobbins search that one face of the book was tore. Becky tore the book but Tom said with his teacher that he did it. Then, Becky admire Tom about that and she come and talk to him. Tom is very brave when he come to the Judge and tell the true about Dr Robinson's death , then he feel comfortable when he tell the true and he become a hero on that day. Becky admire Tom and invite him to take part in the picnic with her and her friends. The vacation start, Tom and Huck want to discover. so they want to find the treasure . They make a plan and think about what they will do when they have money. Also, from this idea , Tom and Huck find out that Joe is planning to kill Ms Douglas because her husband was rough on him. Huck try to stop them , he talk to the police about that. About Tom, when Tom goes together with Becky for the picnic , they are lost on the cave, they feel setback . But finally , Tom find the way to get out the cave. People are happy because Tom and Becky still alive.
From these chapter , my thought about Tom was changed . I don't think he is a fearful person because he is very brave when he come and talk the true at the Judge. And finally , the bad person-Joe is also punished with his criminality. Tom is still young but he has a responsibility and he is a good boy.

EYES BEHIND THE LINE , p 41-60

At this section, Gary and his team was on the mission. They were dropped by the helicopter. They had to patrol the area for the mission. for many day on mission, they looked for the way to the picked up zone ( the place to be picked up by helicopter). They looked out many trail, and also many dangers. They had to camped in the woods, and set the night defending around their camping zone. when they discovered the third trail, they got worried about the risk of falling into an ambush. Then, they found out a best solution for this situation, and keep on escape.
finally, they were rescued by a US helicopter and return to base.
when he returned to the base, he was offered to be out again with capt. Zo who is Gary's hero. They took off for the seeking flight. they looked for the rockets sites that had hit the Eagle division. They got off beyond an bridge, and set an ambush at this position. finally, they pin-pointed where the rockets sites were located and set a heavy bombing on enemy's head.




OPINION: they were so great, they completed well their mission.
About Gary, he was really love his job, he felt satisfied to have mission, as much as possible.

A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Summary: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, after he met the first and second ghost, Scrooge meet the Jacob Marley' ghost when Scrooge go to bed. And he said "you will meet the last ghost at tonight, i hope you can change your behavior." And then he disappears suddenly. At twelve o'clock, Scrooge meet the last ghost finally. This time, the last ghost looks like death, and a man who wears a large and black robe and he is extremely terrible and never talk with Scrooge. The last ghost carries Scrooge to go the christmas in the furture. In London, Scrooge sees a lot of people and they are happy. Also Scrooge hears some people talk about someone was died. However, Scrooge doesn't understand why someone was died, but they are so happy. And almost all people celebrate on the street. Then the ghost carries Scrooge to go the churchyard. And the ghost points to the grave. Scrooge is very surprised becuse he discovers the headstone has his own name. After he discovers the headstone, he understands that why people so happy . Beacuse all people hate him so much, they are so happy when Scrooge was died. Scrooge is really upset and people steal everything when he died.

Opinion: In these three chapters, the Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present and The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. I think the ghost of christmas yet to come is the most interest for me. Beacuse it predicts what will happen to Scrooge in the future. And i want to know about Scrooge wil change his behavior or not.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

THE WIND IN THE WILLOW

Chapter 6 tells about returning of Rat and Mole . They came to a village and saw everyone was sitting around a fire . Snow was coming , it was late and dark , Mole used his nose to find way lead them come back . They kept going until Mole smelled and saw his house which he built by himself . He called Rat to say about that but he went so far , he couldn't hear what Mole said . Later Mole followed Rat . When Rat saw Mole was so tired , they took a rest and Mole cried and talked about his house but they couldn't turn around . They went ahead and Rat saw an old house . He yelled and called Mole enter . Mole talked that they couldn't live inside . Rat didn't pay attention to Mole's saying , he kept on arrange and clear the house . At the time , a other mouse came in , Mole talked with him . Finally , they had a new house to live and avoided the snow .

Gulliver's Travels Chapter6 53-62 by Leo

In chapter 6, Gulliver described Lilliput. He described the animals, plant, trees. The tallest horses and oxen are between four and five inches in height. And he also described the people in Lilliput. The education in Lilliput. Scholarship and teaching in all branches of learning have flourished there for centuries. They do not write from left to right, they write from right to left. And they believe the earth is flat. The laws also are very peculiar. If the accused is found innocent, whoever brought the complaint is immediately put to death. By the law, all children are sent to be educated. The noble children had to learned a lot of things and their parents only visit them twice a year. On the other hand, farmers and labourers keep their children at home. Their education is of little consequence to the public
In my opinion, this chapter is very interesting. It talk about the laws and the system of the country, what different with other. It also let me know what accient law in England. The life of the children is funny too. The big differeces between themcan show me how was the social life.And what did the government do to the low income family.It is the part that I like most.

Monday, February 18, 2008

BLACK BEAUTY

by Anna Sewell pages120-141

Black Beauty and Ginger had carried someone with a carriage since he moved in new orner's house. When Lady Helen got into the carriage, she asked a groom to put horses' heads higher because she always cared about not always her look but also her surrounding appearance and thought it was good looking to do that. The groom would reject her request because that was not good for horses, but obeyed it because she asked him strongly. He tightened the reins, so those horses had to pull with their heads up. That strained their back and legs. Day by day, their reins were shoter and shorter.
One day, she got on the carriage and asked to shorten the reins more. When the groom tried to do that, Ginger got the bit between his teeth and accidentally kicked Black Beauty.

I hate Lady Helen because she thought how only they would feel her apperance was good, not thought about hourse. I think it is the most important thing to care about my surroundings. If someone concern with himself, I won't like him.
I worry about Black Beauty's hurt and Ginger. I hope Black Beauty's wound will heal soon and Ginger will come down.

Robin Hood Chapter 6(page68-page75)

summary:since the Sheriff's feast in Sheriwood, most people had forgotten about the trick Robin had played on the Sheriff-but the Sheriff had not.And every five years in October,Nottingham Town held a great fair,archery always the most popular event, for Nottinghamshire yeomen were the best archers in merry England.And the Sheriff's had an idea, he would hold the fair to choose the best archer to catch Robin Hood. Then because of the prize, Robin Hood's right hands- Little John join the games,and won it.At last, the Sheriff's asked him to join his household, and he agree it.And long before the feast was over, the Sheriff and his new household-Little John were in Nottingham Castle.
opinion:in this chapter, it shows us the Sheriff is a very easy angry man, and he remember hatred easily.he will try his best to find anything to capture RobinHood.and at first,Robin Hood did not want Little John to join the game, because it was dangerous, it shows us Robin Hood always take care of his band. finally, Little John joined the game and won that, and being the new household with the Sheriff, it shows us that Little John is a clever man.

Little Woman ch 13-15 P 127-154

Sammary : In chapter 13, It was three years later. During those years, there was few changes to the family. For example, the war ended,Mr.Match came home to his books. Meg was married. Everything seems smooth. Meg from old house moved to the new one. The new one was very small because Mr Brooke just started his bussiness.They were still poor.
In chapter 14, Jo was keep writing stories these few years. She keep sent her stories to the newspaper.One day, she sent her papers to the newspaper for the prize.Finally, she won one hundred dollars.After that she decided to submit her novel for publication.
In chapter 15, Meg was always in trouble because she was the first time that living alone. She cried for several times because of this. One day, she went to Sallie's house.Sallie had married a rich man. Meg could see that she had a lot of pretty things in her house. It made her thinking about hers. She spent some money to buy some expensive things.After that, she felt so bad.She apologized to Mr.Brooke and retured those stuff back.
A year later, Meg had twins. It was a nice news to everyone.

Opinion: I think Meg may be a good mother because she said she liked to be a housewife in chapter 1 . On the other hand, I think Jo was a clever girl because she can write very well. I think this is one thing that Laurie was attracted.
I think the next few chapter may talk more about Amy and Beth.It may have something special about them.

The Advantures of Tom Sawyer

( chapter 6, 7,8,9 / page 51-92)
On these chapters , Tom and Huck come to the cemetery. In there, they see Joe , Potter and Dr Robinson are open the grave . Joe kill Dr Robinson and he blame for Potter. Only Tom and Huck know about the true but they feel scare and worry , so they promise with earth other that they will not tell the true about Dr Robinson's death. But when Tom see the police imprison Potter , he feel regret , he try to give him some candy to make himself feel better. Tom becomes quite and tired because he was haunt because of the true . His aunt worry about him , she try to make him become better , but Tom feel more worry when Becky gets sick. Then , Becky get well , Tom is so happy but Becky doesn't like him anymore. Tom feels setback , he thinks that everybody don't like him. So Tom and Joe have the same feeling , both of them wanna go off and never return. They make a plan to go to the Mississippi, they find Huck to together with them. Then their adventure begin with a lot of fun. One day , Tom return to his home , he see his Aunt and Joe's mother talk about them , they feel really sad and regret about everything they did. Tom, Joe , Huck feel that they are still important but they don't want to return their home because they find a lot of interesting things at Mississippi.
From these chapters , I think that Tom is better to tell the true because Potter is guiltless and only Tom can't help him. Tom is still young he didn't know what's wrong . But he is a good boy because he feel regret with his fault. on next chapter, there will be a lot of interesting story about his adventure.

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH{6}

The Phanton Tollbooth By Norton Juster Page 95~127

After a banquet, thay talk about they don't know which thing to do in this city. The king is so sad, and then they have no idea to solve it. Milo ask the king if they can allow Rhyme and Reason to return. Everyone agrees with it. Because the Humbug knows many difficult things in this way, the king ask he goes with Milo and Tock to pick Rhyme and Reason. First, they go into a dense forest. They meet boy who stands in mid-air. The boy is called Alec Bings, and he can see whatever is inside. He tells Milo if you sit in different angles, you can see difference of the same thing. He wants to help Milo to through this forest. On the road, they meet a man who plays the roles of four different men. They also see a very pleasant city called Reality that in this city, people just walk so fast and they can't see everything. Alec tells them a story about how this city disappear and just Rhyme and Reason can solve this queston. Then they see a thousand musicians range in a great arc before them. The conductor Chroma is a maestro of pigment who is playing for color in morning and evening and make the sky colorful. After they are talking, Chroma goes to sleep and Milo also sleep in the grass with full of thoughts and questions.


This part is so long and has many different little parts. One thing that makes me thing for a long time is Alec Bings' words. He says that everything has different meaning and just depends on how you look at things. That's true. Make me remember when i was unhappy, my mother just told me story that two sisters went to a park, but the park was closed. One girl was sad and thought why she was so unlucky and another girl was so happy. She told her father:" oh, that is so good. We can have one free day to do another interesting things."Yea, that is just because of the different angles. When we meet some thing make us have a headache, we also can try to think these things in different views. One thing is always have two parts , one is good and another is bad. If we all can think the same thing in two views. We can make everything easier.

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

page88~112

One month later,Harry went to station in London to go to Hogwarts with Dursleys.To go there,he had to go to platform nine and three-quarters,but he didn't know where is that.Then he heard someone talked about the platform,so he followed them.They were a family,and there were a mother,4 boys,and a little girl.One of the boy marched toward the barrier between platform nine and ten,and he disapper!Harry was really suprised.Next,he asked the mother that he wants to take the train,and he could take it.He sat the seat,then one of the boy was that family came,and he sat down in front of Harry.The boy's name is Ron.They became a friend,and talked about themselves and house that which house do they want to go.In the train,Harry met many people like a girl who named Hermione,and Malfoy who Harry has met him in Diagon Alley.Then They left at Hogwarts.

This chapter was really easy to read and understand.Harry could go to Hogwarts and make many friends.The platform nine and three-quarter is strange!People who are not magician might not find where is it.Harry was lucky because he could meet Ron's family.If he couldn't meet them,he may not go there.Next chapter will talked about Harry's life in Hogwarts.I think his life will be fan.Because he is famous,so he will be able to make many friends easy!!

Peter Pan P.1- 34(Damian)

I had been reading Peter Pan which is wrote by James Matthew Barrie.
Peter Pan is a little bit supernatural story, it is really nice story, I will make you want to know some more and more, and make me feel nervous.
I had finished first two chapters. They are talking about the story’s introduction and background, and the leading actor Peter Pan is going to appear in the story. All the roles had appeared already, so I will go into the story right now and write what the story is talking about.
I think it is interesting to allure me to continue read that book. I like this book because I can find funny and amaze, I cannot surmise what will happen in the story.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.

Summary: The Ghost of Christmas Present, after the first ghost, Scrooge meets the second ghost when he go to bed at the same time. This time, the second ghost looks like Santa Claus, and a man who wear a large and green fur coat and he is very tall and a cheerful person.
He carries Scrooge to go back to last Christmas day in London. Then the ghost carries the stubborn man to visit a poor family. The family call 'cratchit'. it has Mr and Mrs. Cratchit and a son. They are preraring a dinner to celebrate the Christmas day. And Scrooge discovers the son, Tiny Tim who is brave, kind and cheerful. Although he has a cancer, he faces it bravely. Scrooge is touched. Also the ghost carries him to visit his nephew christmas party. He sees some are talking, eating, and playing games. Everybody are happy in Christmas Day.

Opinion: I expect the third ghost will carry Scrooge to go where and who to meet. When i read the boy had a cancer, it touches me a little. But i don't understand a little actually, so i think the summary will be a little different from the book.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

BLACK BEAUTY

by ANNA SEWELL page 91-119

After Black Beauty had lived with Mrs. Gordon about three years, her horses must leave her house because of her illness. She had desided to leave England and to live a warm country. Everyone was very sad. Black Beauty and Ginger had been sold to her friend. John who took care of Gordon's horses took Ginger and Black Beauty to the new house. It was very fine, and there were many stable yard. John adviced the new orner of them about them, and was gone. And a their new life started.

I had never read a book in English since I began to read this book. And this time, I read the touching scene of this story. I think it was funny because it was differnt from fashions of speaking in English and Japanese. But it really impressed me. I want to know more expression used in an affected scene. And I'm looking forward to Black Beauty's new life.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Robin Hood(chapter5 page54-page67)by Sean

Summary:After the Sheriff had tried three times to capture Robin Hood,Robin Hood wanted to have a chance to meet Sheriff. Then Robin Hood paid for a butcher many pounds, ask him to give Robin Hood all the butcher's stuff.Then Robin Hood pretended to a butcher in the meat's market.But, Unlike other butchers, when Robin Hood meet a widow or poor woman, he would give them meat for free,also it happens on the pretty women, when they gave a kiss to Robin Hood, they can get the meat for free.and the sheriff was feast with many butchers at the Hall. During the party, Sheriff wanted to give a hand to Robin Hood. Sheriff gives three hundred pounds for all of the cattle he has. Later that afternoon the Sheriff mounted his horse and joined Robin Hood, who stood outside waiting for him, having sold his horse and cart to a trade. Robin Hood then took him to Sherwood Forest. After Robin Hood got the money, he led him onto the main forest path.
Opinion: in this chapter, i think Robin Hood is determination, because the Sheriff had wanted to capture him three times, now, he didn't want to hide away from him. Robin Hood wanted to play jokes on him. And also, Robin Hood was so clever that he pretended to a butcher, let the Sheriff trust him.For one thing, he could get enough money, on the other hand, the Sheriff got lost in the forest.Robin Hood was becoming a leader, he came braver and braver, he didn't fear anyone.In addition, he was so enthusiastic that he sold the meat to the poor women for free.

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH{5}

THE OHANTOM TOLLBOOTH By NORTON JUSTER Page 80~95

after listen to the story about Rhyme and Reason, Which tells them to push the button in the wall that they can go out of here. They follow it and then go out. But they meet the king's advisers again when they go out. They ask them to follow them and go to see the king. After a long walk, thay stand into the royal palace. They see many bodys in a vast room include the letter man, the Humbug and the Spelling Bee. They tell them as guests, they need to choose the menu of couse. Milo just remember his mother's words that he just choose a light meal and say nothing about foods when the king is here. He gets nothing to eat although he is hungry.People are talking about the half bakery at this time. Milo wants to eat the cakes too much but everything he can't do.

There makes me a little surprise. I always guess that how can Milo go out of the prison, but seems everything is easy------just push the butter. I noice a good detail. When the king asks Milo which thing he knows to do, Milo just says he can count to a thousand, then Azaz growled disgustedly. "No number" they all say like this, they fell angry about the numbers just because there is a city about words. Then makes me remember the story that the Which says. People are still crazy and use a lot of words without gammar. Next, i think maybe Milo will tell the king to pick up the two sisters and talk about the Which who is still in the prison. Hope everything just as i wish!

Gulliver's Travels chapter5 P45-52 by Leo

In chapter 5, Gulliver heard the story about the enemy of Lilliput, Blefuscu. He went to the northest coast waterway to see the enemy. Two empires forbided the communication. Then he had a plan to seizing the enemy's entire navy. First, he used a telescope to look around the enemy's warships, and checked that are they at anchor.Then he back to his house and tooka great quantity of the strongest cable and bars of iron. He put them together to be a hoks. He got back to the northest coast to reached the enemy's fleet. He faten a hook to each ship. Then wound all the cords together and pull them away.However, he give up to pull the fleet, and they ail back to attack the emperor's fleet.The emperor was angred at him. After three weeks, a delegation from Blefuscu arrived with peace.It's Lilliput's victory.

This chapter is very exciting. I love the war.Both of them had their scheme and powerful force.50warships vs Gulliver. But if i were Gulliver, i won;t help the enemy. Maybe i am not as kind as him

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Everybody stopped by the room called 'SQUARE CANDIES THAT LOOK ROUND'. In the room there were rows and rows of small and white square candies in there. Each of them had a really funny and cute face. Some of Oompa-Loompas were hardly painting the candies faces. They were really busy. Suddenly Mr.Wonka shouted "There you are! Square candies that look round!". Everybody answered to him it doesn't looks round, it's square, but he was keep saying it's look round. Everyone is in the room think, he's crazy. Mr.Wonka took a key from his pocket, and unlocked the door, and flung it open. Suddenly all of the candies quickly seems round, and their faces are stared ar Mr.Wonka. Then Mr.Wonka shouted again, "There you are! They're looking round!". There were no more argument about that, because they were looks round. Everybody couldn't say anything. After they saw thoese wired candies, they went the other room called "THE NUTS ROOM".

I think the square candies that look round are so funny and wired. How come all of the square candies are suddenly can seems like round? I can not understand that. It's a magic. It makes me feel so wired and curiouse about the candy. And the book says all of the candies have their own face. I just wonder how can they stared Mr.Wonka? How come? That's really ridiculous! In this factory the all of the candies and the chocolates are so wired and funny.

Because of Winne-Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo
page 60-71

I have read Chapter 9 and 10 these days. India know Gloria Dump because of Winne. India ride her bike home from Gertrude's Pets and Winne run along beside her. Suddenly, Winne race way ahead of India and go into the most overgrown jungle of a yard that India had never seen. One of India's friends, who rides with her, said that there is a witch in it. The witch likes to eat dogs. India don't want to lose Winne, so she go into jungle to find Winne. When India sees the witch, she find the witch is nice. The witch's name is Gloria Dump. Gloria wants to know something about India. India tell her about her life, her friends, her mother ,and how she get Winne.

After I read these two chapters. I know that India cannot lose Winne. Their emotion started to be deep. I don't think dogs can be allowed in public places. For instance, in libraries, dogs don't know it should be quiet. Maybe they will growl in places which are allowed quiet. Sometimes they can urinate in public places. Other people will complain about that. So I don't think dogs should appear in public places.

''Little Women'' Ch 10-12 P. 95-126

Chapter 10-11: After Mrs. Match left, all of the members in Match family were so depressed.They tried to do their best,but without their mother they couldn't do anything very well. One day, Beth got a serious fever.It made everyone worry about her. Becasuse of that, they missed their mother more and more. Jo was upset that Laurie could feel. Laurie telegraphed their mother and so she would be there soon. After their mother back, they felt much better. When Jo saw her, she told her something that everyone was worry about.It was about the relationship between Meg and Mr. Brooke. Jo was extremely worry about Meg because she knew if Meg got marry, she would leave them. Mrs Match thought that Mr. Brooke was a good young man, but she didn't want Meg got marry like that early. Both Mrs and Mr Match thought she was too young. They thought she'd better to get marry three more years later.
Chapter 12: During the Christmas, they got a big gift which Mr. Brooke brought their father back. All of them were super happy when they saw him. Mr. Match was happy to see them and he could see that they changed a lot.Meg worked harder than before. Jo was being more lady. Beth was not as shy as she used to be. Amy started to thinking of other people more and herself less. On the other hand, The relationship between Meg and Mr. Brooke was being much closer. Everyone thought Jo may marry to him very soon. Jo and their Aunt were the most disagree about that.

Opinion: Compare with their character between now and chapter 1, they changed a lot. It was a interesting thing to see. Also, compare with their last Christmas and this Christmas. It had something changed. This Christmas, their father was here and Meg was in a relationship.
I think Meg may marry to Mr. Brooke after this chapter even though they disagree. I think after Meg married, Jo may started a relationship with Lauire because they were really really close with each other.

The Invisible Man Ch10-19 Damian

finished the whole book for The Invisible Man.Finally, the invisible go to the house which is Dr. Kemp living. Dr. Kemp is a brightness man; he heard something about the invisible man and knew how danger he is. He think out the invisible is in his house because of the blood drop. And then he calls the police, and asks the invisible man stay with some deception. After, the police had come; they want to arrest the invisible man. At the end, they success to kill the invisible man and appease all the happen.
I was honored to read this book, this is a wonderful story. it is including science fiction, criminology and whodunit. It is a fusion story. However, you read this book, you will spend a lot of time on it. Because it is so interesting that you can’t let it leave your hands.

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

page46-87

A giant of man who named Hagrid was standing in front of the door.He worked at Hogwarts of magis school,and he said to Harry,"you are a wizard".Harry was really surprised and couldn't believe it.Hagrid tried to go to the school,but Dursleys opposed.Then,Harry knew the true story about his parents from Hagrid.Even though Dursleys knew Harry is wizard and the reason about why his parents dead,they didn't tell Harry.His parents was killed by Voldemort who was really bad wizard in the world.Next day,Harry and Hagrid decied to go shopping to buy some stuff for school.They went to Diagon alley can buy all stuff,and Harry needed money,so they went to Gringotts bank,and Hagrid got an important and secret something.Finally,Harry went to Ollivander to get a magic wand.Mr.Ollivander has sold a wand to Harry's parents.It cost long time to find a wand fit Harry.Mr.Ollivander passed a wand which is same one with Voldmort,the wand fitted Harry.After shopping,Hagrid gave a ticket to Hogwarts to Harry,and they left until the school starts.

I'm really glad because Harry could leave from Dursleys.They should tell Harry true story about himself and his parents.If I was Harry,I won't forgive them.I really want to know what did Hagrid get.Next chapter will talk about Harry's school life.I hope Harry can spend a good life there,and I guess he will be great magician!

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Pages 59-99.

Summary: He wakes moments before the arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Past, a strange childlike spirit with a brightly glowing head. The spirit accompanies Scrooge on a journey into the past to previous Christmases from the selfishman's earlier years. Invisible to those he watches, Scrooge revisits his childhood school days, when he studies in school with a cheerful businessman named Fezziwig, and his exgirlfriend named Belle, a woman who leaves Scrooge because his lust for money cover his ability to love another. Scrooge fell into a heavy sleep and regret before the phantom returns him to his bed.

Opinion: When i read this chapter, the appearance of spirit is a little funny. Because the spirit looks like a character in Disneyland. But i don't remember the name. The spirit accompanies Scrooge to go to previous Christmas. He lose his girlfriend due to the fact that he just only pays attention on his work and money. After that, he is really touch. When i studied in high school in Hong Kong, i had a friend looked like Scrooge. One time, i needed him to teach my homework after i failed a lot of tests. However, he always said 'No !' so that i hate that guy so much. And i think this book is good for him to change his behavior.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Gulliver's Travels chapter4 p39-44 by Leo

In chapter4, after Gulliver became free, he came back to see Mildendo, the metropolis. Because he is too big, he need to walk carefully to prevent the damageto the houses.In the centre of the city, there was the emperor's palace.The emperor want him to see the magnificence of his palace.But if he stride over the building of the outer court, it will be broken. So, he cut down some of the largest trees in the royal park and made two stools. He stepped over the building from one stool to the other. then he started to write his book with describe Lilliput.One morning, a principal secretary for private affair came to his house and told him athr risk of invasion by a foreign enemy.They talked about story between two empires's background and the sourse of the war.
When Gulliver became free, i am so happy too. Because he had been control by the emperor so long. Now he can go where he want to go. The feeling must be good.But the story about the invasion is very scared. I hope it's not going to happen in the story.

Monday, February 4, 2008

BLACK BEAUTY

by ANNA SEWELL, page 69-90

When Squire, Mrs. Gordon and James were going to their friends houses with Black Beauty and Ginger, they stayed at a hotel. Though Black Beauty was sleeping in the stable near the hotel that night, he got up because of feeling very uncomfortable. And he found the stable was full of smoke and heardly could breathe. It was a fire. A hostler came here and began to untie the horses. Next, he tried to lead them out in a hurry, but they couldn't move by fear even though they knew that we were in danger not to go outside. At last, Black Beauty heard James's voice, and he led him out of the stable. And, James went into the stable to save Ginger. When Squire came near the stable, all horses and people were in safety. It was found later that the cause of the fire was a pipe.

Harry Potter and the sorcerer's stone

Page 31~45

This chapter talked about a letter. One day, Harry got a letter from someone. However he haven't gotten a letter,because he had no friends,no other relative except Dursleys.But Harry was robbed the letter by Dudley,so he couldn't see it.Dursleys didn't want Harry to see it.After they made him go back his room,they discussed about the letter.Because the sender knew completely where Harry was,so they made him move into Dudley's second room.But still letters have been coming to Harry.Dursleys couldn't endure these things,so they moved out from their house to the hotel.Nevertheless,letters had never stopped to come to Harry.Finally they moved to the broken-down house by a boat.Tomorrow was Harry's eleventh birthday.Then the date have changed,someone was outside,and knocking to come in.

I could understand this chapter's story,but it was hard to summarize,because I didn't know which part was important.I really want to know why Dursleys don't want to show the letter to Harry.And also,I want to know who does send the letter and who is there outside.

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH{4}

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH BY Norton Juster Page 65~80


Now Milo stays with the old woman who is called Which. After he knows the story about Which, he wants to help her. But it is so difficult and needs two girls Rhyme and Reason. The Which tells them another story about Rhyme and Reason. Long long ago, a young prince came to this land and fight with the evil. finally he beat the evil and have this land to bulid his own city. He made everything becames better. When his son grew up, he let them to bulid their own city. The two boys built different cities which is word and number. But they all try to be better than the other person and fight with each other. So they just went to ask their sisters who are beautiful and smart. Both of the two girls think that words and number are of equal value.
But when their brothers knew that , they felt anger and sent their sisters far away from this land.

It is really a long story about Rhyme and Reason. I don't know why thier brothers try to know about words and numbers which are important. It is so carzy. I can't think if there is neither words nor numbers, what can we do. Maybe they need to think more about how to make their cities became better not just to fight for the ground . I like their sisters. They like to help other people and try to make their father's city keep good. They tell the true to their brothers, but now they are sent far away. Maybe in our world, if we think more about other people not just ourseves, everyone will live in peace and happy. The city or country also will become better and better.

Robin Hood(chapter4 page42-page53)by Sean

summary:the Sheriff found that neither law nor trickery could overcome Robin Hood,so he wanted to changed his way to overcome Robin Hood with force.So, he brought 300 men follow him to go to deep forest to catch Robin Hood. when Robin Hood and his band hear about this news, they decided to go to deeper forest to hide away from the soldiers. and one day, they thought that it was impossible that they always stayed in the forest, so Robin Hood sent a man from the band who is Will Stutely to go to the forest to take a look. Unluckily, he was caught by one soldier. and when Robin Hood hear about that news, they felt so sad. and Will Stutely will be hanged by the Sheriff tomorrow.and Robin Hood brought 20 men to save his life.Finially, the little John save Will Stutely.
opinion:totally,the Sheriff of Nottingham tried and failed, three times, to take Robin Hood.and i thought he will be fire by the King.and on the other hand, Robin Hood and his band were so peace, they didn't want to fighting, and just hid away from the Sheriff. and also, Robin Hood treated his men as his brothers, they lived like a big warm family. so everybody likes RobinHood's personability which is so nice to the poor!

Little Women P.69-94 (CH 7 - 9)

In chapter 7, Jo got an invitation from Laurie to a picnic. Jo, Meg, Laurie and Beth went together, and also with Laurie's friend. Jo always stayed with Laurie. They had a special friendship. Meg always stayed with Laurie's tutor.A young man--Mr. Brooke.They had a good time together. During the picnic, all of them shared their favorite dreams.Jo had a plan about that. She said let's meet and see how many of them have got out wishes if they are all alive in ten years.
In chapter 8, Jo took her Manuscripts to the city. She didn't want anyone know that she had left some stories which were written by herself with a newaspaperman.But she met Lauire there, so she told him about that. He also told a secret to her. It was about her sister Meg. Meg and Mr.Brooke were kind of dating. Jo was unhappy about that, because she knew that's mean someone would take Meg away soon.She dreaded the separation she knew was soon to come.
In chapter 9, Matchs family got a really bad news. They were hoping that their father could be come back from work earlier.They had been waiting for him almost a year. They received a lettle which is not from their father. It said their father was very ill. They were so sad about that. Their mother decided to go to Washington and visited him.
These days, every one wasn't in a good shape. Jo did something that made everyone suprised. She cut her hair that really short, because she wanted to earn some money for bringing her father back.That's the ont thing she could do by herself at that time.

Opinion: At the first few chapters, It said Jo was like a boy. After I see chapter 9, I think Jo actually is very girlish. Because she can't sleep well and keep crying when she is sleeping, after she cut her hair. For this, I think she is so brave. She does something that she doesn't want to, just because of her father, her family. I think she may be the most thoughful one compare with her sisters.

The Invisible Man Ch7-9 Damian

This time it is talking about the invisible man run out and met Mr. Thomas Marvel. Mr. Thomas Marvel is a homeless people. He put up the invisible man’s shoes and decided to put on because his shoes are old and dirty. Suddenly, Mr. Thomas heard a voice speak to him, and he know it is come from the invisible man. So they be came a group to stole things, like money, the stuff for lab, books, and so on.

Now, the book’s story is being boring because it is just pass the peak in the story. Also it is taking some of the background and explains the story what is going on, I hope next chapter will been more interesting and funny because while I was reading the two chapters, I am going to fall in sleep.

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

- Summary

Right after Violet and her mom left the inventing room, Mr.Wonka said they have to leave that room as soon as possible. Because he doesn't wants to lose anyone else. Charlie just wondered is Violet will be ever all right again or will she always be blueberry? He asked Mr.Wonka about that. And Mr.Wonka told Charlie, the Oompa-Loompas are going to roll her into the de-jucing machine, and she'll come out just as thin as a whistle. Mr.Wonka and the three childrens and their parents got out of the room. The out side of the inventing room, there were a lot of the other rooms. But Mr.Wonka told everyone do not get into the other rooms. So they just follwed Mr.Wonka. And they found a room called 'EATABLE MARSHMALLOW PILLOWS'. Mr.Wonka shouted "Marshmallow pillows are terrific!". But he just passed the room. The second room is called 'LICKABLE WALLPAPER FOR NURSERIES'. He told everybody about the special wall paper. On the wallpaper there were some fruite picture, and if you lick the bananas, you can taste the bananas. But after the explain he just passed the room again. The third room called 'HOT ICE CREAMS FOR COLD DAYS'. Mr.Wonka made a hot ice cubes. If you put that in the hot drink, that will be more hoter than before. The fourth room called 'COWS THAT GIVE CHOCOLATE MILK'. Mr.Wonka said he loves the cows. Veruca asked him "Why can't we see them?", but he just answered he doesn't have enough time. And they arrived the 'SQUARE CANDIES THAT LOOK ROUND'. Finally Mr.Wonka said stop. He said he's very proud of the square candies. Then they got into the room.


- Opinion

In thoese chapter, I read a lot of special rooms. The 'EATABLE MARSHMALLOW PILLOWS', 'LICKABLE WALLPAPER FOR NURSERIES', 'HOT ICE CREAMS FOR COLD DAYS', 'COWS THAT GIVE CHOCOLATE MILK', and 'SQUARE CANDIES THAT LOOK ROUND'. I think thoese rooms are really strange and ridiculous. There were too many ridiculous things in the book. It's so wired. If in the real world, we have thoese ricidulous candies, I'm never going to eat thoese things. Mr.Wonka never tell the secret of the candies, so noone knows what are the ingredients of the candies. It could be some wired ingredients are in the candies. At the first, I think Mr.Wonka's candies are pretty good and interesting, but now there were too much wired candies. I can't imagine that someone lick the wallpaper. That's so disgusting.

Because of Winn-Dixie

By Kate DiCamillo
page 45-59

I have read Chapter 7 and 8. India took Winne to a library, but Winne couldn't go inside. Miss Franny Block, the director of the library, thought Winne was a bear. India told her Winne was a dog, not a bear. Miss Franny told me about her father. Her father built the library as her bithday gift. Miss Franny also told India something about her library's stories. Winne became to grow fur. It looks shiny and healthy. India went to a store with Winne, but Winne couldn't go inside. India thought a way to allow Winne to go inside with her. She said that if Winne stay alone for a long time, he will howl. Finally, the man behind the counter allowed me to take Winne into the store.

I haven't trained a dog, but my friend did. First, take a newspaper and smear dog-urine. Second, when the dog wants to urinate, the dog likes to smell. We need to take the dog to the newspaper, which smears dog-urine. And then, the dog will know where is the right place to urinate. I guess that the next chapter will continue to talk about interesting thing happened between India,the main role, and Winne, India's dog.

Friday, February 1, 2008

A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Pages 47-58.

The Jacob Marley's ghost who had a chain around his waist, the strange chain it was made of cash boxes, keys, padlocks, ledger books, and heavy steel purses. He sat on the chair and talked with Ebenezer Scrooge. The ghost wanted to share the unhappiness that he might able to turn to happiness when he was alive. And Scrooge asked 'Why are you chained?' 'It is a chain by myself, made during my life,' said the ghost. 'When at christmas, i never walked among them when i was alive. I never left our office when i was alive. So i regret my selfishness, there is no way for me to make change.' said Marley's ghost. He is here tonight to warn you, Ebenezer that you still have a chance to change your behaviour, also you will be haunted by three spirits. You will meet the first spirit tomorrow night at one o'clock. The second spirit will meet on the fol-lowing night, at the same time. And the third will come at twelve o'clock on the next night. Finally the ghost floats through the window and Scrooge tries to figure out the time.

Opinion: The ghost tells a lot about his history when he was alive. And i am interest to know more how the three ghosts change his behaviour, and i think the three different ghosts will catch him to see somethingto change the Scrooge'attitude. And this story tells about christmas, so the three ghosts will catch him to see some christmas events.