You Ask For? Have you ever felt so enthralled by a book that you literally wanted to crawl through the pages and enter into that world? The first in a five book series‚ Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren is a great example. In this YA book‚ she vividly describes the emotions‚ characteristics‚ and personalities of the characters while bringing them to life. From knights in shining armor who are battling to the death to romantic love scenes‚ this book is definitely one to read on cold nights. While in
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The Maze Runner‚ written by James Dashner‚ is about a future world‚ where sun flares have demolished most of the earth. At the beginning of the book‚ a sixteen year old boy wakes up in a metal box with no recollection of who he is‚ or where he came from. In fact‚ the only thing he can remember is his name. The box begins moving slowly upward‚ until it gets to the top of the hole‚ and stops‚ as two metal doors swing open. When the doors open‚ Thomas discovers a group of boys around the same age
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The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930’s lived. The novel tells of one family’s migration west to California through the great economic depression of the 1930’s. The bank took possession of their land because the owners could not pay off their loan. The novel shows how the Joad family deals with moving to California‚ and how they survive the cruelty of the landowners that took advantage
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East of Eden was a well written book although in my opinion‚ i found it fascinating that the story was taken place in California since i’m from and living in California. I enjoyed reading about two families with many problems and hardships because it was very suspenseful and you can vividly imagine the craziness in your head of people dying‚ yelling‚ hiding secrets and hope it was a creepy community that does not exist. This book will appreciate your good health and your family. It will swallow
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Maycomb‚ was sitting nervously in his chair as he waited for the town Judge to arrive in court‚ Tom Robinson‚ Atticus client was nervous himself as well because he knew he didn’t do it‚ but Tom Robinson was black and 5‚7 and a lot of racemus was going around because it was in the 1930’s so Tom thought people were going to be against him because he was black. Toms sister katie was there to fight on his side. Tom is trying not to get charged with what they are saying he abused and raped an older lady. The
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English essay I long for adventure People go through life sticking to what they have come to know. People find themselves going through their days not experiencing the full adventure life has to offer. The unknown generally has one of two influences on peoples mind‚ either it strikes fear into their hearts or it irrevocably draws them towards adventure. The majority of humans reach the end of their life and they are disappointed with what they have achieved. Life is amazing but not always easy
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Through A Window: My Thirty Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe By: Jane Goodall Anna Kate Dykes 5/8/16 Biology Introduction Through a Window tells of Jane Goodall’s adventures in the jungles of Rhwanda and western Tanzania. She went on this expedition to find and observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. They also went to the slopes of Rwanda’s volcanoes for a-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas in their own habitat. They spent four days looking for chimpanzees
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own to this present day. The book was published in 1925‚ and it relates to several events that transpired back around the Roaring 20’s. In addition‚ the book also correlates to today’s current events with the ideas such as: materialism‚ celebrity status‚ persona‚ and social networking. Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby reflects a plethora of themes. One of the most popular of the masses is the American dream; however‚ the audience understands towards the end of the book that the events turn to be troubled
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A hero is a man who is endowed with great courage and strength and favored by the gods. In the story "The Adventures of Ulysses"‚ by Bernard Evslin‚ the character of Ulysses’ describes the qualities of a hero. Ulysses displays the characteristics of bravery‚ intelligence‚ and strength. The protagonist in the story performs many courageous feats. Ulysses’ bravery carries him though the many challenges he faces. As Ulysses talks to his men about how to escape from Cyclops’ cave‚ he says‚ "When I give
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Quiet Strength: The Principles‚ Practices‚ & Priorities of a Winning Life Author: Tony Dungy A Book Report Michael Fors BUS 625/626 • Dr. David Bess The book I chose was Quiet Strength: The Principles‚ Practices‚ & Priorities of a Winning Life‚ by Tony Dungy. This is more than an autobiography of the life of Tony Dungy‚ the coach of the 2006 Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. Woven throughout his life story are the principles‚ practices
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