I haven't been getting around to reading a lot lately because of dance and Nutcracker, but I'm reading a lot this week. Here's what I've read lately:
13. Fifteen Love by Robert Corbet
14. Calling On Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
15. Tsubasa Chronicle Vol. 1
16. Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
17. Girl Stories by Lauren R. Weinstein
18. Crescent Moon Vol. 4
19. Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Updating Finally!
Sorry I haven't posted in a long time! I've been busy with dancing. I'm taking five dance classes a week now, and I have two parts in Dance Kids' production of The Nutcracker (baby ballerina doll lead and junior Chinese).
So, here's what I read in the final week of the Summer Reading Program:
The Essential Calvin And Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Cardcaptor Sakura, Master Of The Clow Vol. 1
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Sir Thursday by Garth Nix
Inuyasha Vol. 12
Crescent Moon Vol. 1
We get to choose a free paperback book, so I chose Capt. Hook by J. V. Hart. Sadly, it's sitting on my bookshelf getting dusty. I'll have to continue reading it once I finish my current stack of library books.
Here's what I've read so far since the end of Summer Reading:
1. Saffy's Angel by Hilary McKay
2. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 1
3. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
4. Crescent Moon Vol. 2
5. Crescent Moon Vol. 3
6. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 10
7. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 11
8. Under The Mermaid Angel by Martha Moore
9. Mary Jane by Judith O'Brien
10. Stink And The World's Worst Super Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald
11. Holes by Louis Sachar
(I'm not sure if I already added this somewhere, but I've been a bit lazy about writing down my books)
12. Searching For Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
I'll have more read soon! I've finally gotten back into reading more; for a while I was staying up late watching Cardcaptor Sakura episodes on YouTube. Hopefully I'm over that phase!
So, here's what I read in the final week of the Summer Reading Program:
The Essential Calvin And Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Cardcaptor Sakura, Master Of The Clow Vol. 1
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Sir Thursday by Garth Nix
Inuyasha Vol. 12
Crescent Moon Vol. 1
We get to choose a free paperback book, so I chose Capt. Hook by J. V. Hart. Sadly, it's sitting on my bookshelf getting dusty. I'll have to continue reading it once I finish my current stack of library books.
Here's what I've read so far since the end of Summer Reading:
1. Saffy's Angel by Hilary McKay
2. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 1
3. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
4. Crescent Moon Vol. 2
5. Crescent Moon Vol. 3
6. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 10
7. Ranma 1/2 Vol. 11
8. Under The Mermaid Angel by Martha Moore
9. Mary Jane by Judith O'Brien
10. Stink And The World's Worst Super Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald
11. Holes by Louis Sachar
(I'm not sure if I already added this somewhere, but I've been a bit lazy about writing down my books)
12. Searching For Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
I'll have more read soon! I've finally gotten back into reading more; for a while I was staying up late watching Cardcaptor Sakura episodes on YouTube. Hopefully I'm over that phase!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Summer Reading Update
Last Week
Permanent Rose by Hilary McKay
The Great Green Diary Of Katie Roberts by Amy Hest
Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block
Got a little camera with pictures of animals in the lens. Hopefully next week's post will have Deathly Hallows in it!
Permanent Rose by Hilary McKay
The Great Green Diary Of Katie Roberts by Amy Hest
Witch Baby by Francesca Lia Block
Got a little camera with pictures of animals in the lens. Hopefully next week's post will have Deathly Hallows in it!
Monday, July 9, 2007
Book Review: Hilary McKay
Recently I read two of Hilary McKay's books, Indigo's Star and Permanent Rose. I liked them very much, so I decided to review them.
Indigo's Star
In Indigo's Star, thirteen-year-old Indigo Casson has trouble with a bully gang in school. Then he meets Tom Levin, who stands up with him against the bullies. Indigo has a large family: Permanent Rose, his eight-year-old sister, who decides Tom is a wonderful person even when Indigo doubts him; his older sister Saffron, or Saffy, who is adopted; eighteen-year-old Caddy, trying out boyfriends but knows the one for her is Darling Michael, the driving instructor; Eve, their mother, who is an artist and paints pictures of peoples dead pets; Bill, their father, also an artist, living in London and doesn't come home much; and Sarah, Saffy's handicapped best friend, who is like one of the family. This book has good humour, witty characters, and a good plot. It's on my favourite books list.
Permanent Rose
Rose, Indigo and the others are back once more. Now, Tom has gone back home to America for the summer, and hasn't contacted them at all. Rose is worried that Tom has forgotten about them, and they have no address or phone number to check on him with. Caddy is beginning to feel doubtful about Michael. Indigo reads a book about King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the knights of the Round Table, and tries to get Rose interested in it. David, a former gang member, becomes friends with Indigo. Rose detests him at first. Saffron wants to find out who her real father is; she already knows her mother, Linda, was Eve's twin sister. Eve herself is feeling a little down because of Bill, who is still in London. Permanent Rose is even better than Indigo's Star, showing a different side to Rose, all it's characters with still more humour, a few surprises here and there, and yet another wonderful story to tell. I love this book as well.
I still have to read Saffy's Angel, the prequel to Indigo's Star, and Caddy Ever After, sequel to Permanent Rose. Currently I'm reading The Exiles, another one of McKay's books, in which four sisters are sent to their grandmother's house for the summer.
Hilary McKay is one of my favorite authors, and I hope those of you who haven't read her books will try them out!
Indigo's Star
In Indigo's Star, thirteen-year-old Indigo Casson has trouble with a bully gang in school. Then he meets Tom Levin, who stands up with him against the bullies. Indigo has a large family: Permanent Rose, his eight-year-old sister, who decides Tom is a wonderful person even when Indigo doubts him; his older sister Saffron, or Saffy, who is adopted; eighteen-year-old Caddy, trying out boyfriends but knows the one for her is Darling Michael, the driving instructor; Eve, their mother, who is an artist and paints pictures of peoples dead pets; Bill, their father, also an artist, living in London and doesn't come home much; and Sarah, Saffy's handicapped best friend, who is like one of the family. This book has good humour, witty characters, and a good plot. It's on my favourite books list.
Permanent Rose
Rose, Indigo and the others are back once more. Now, Tom has gone back home to America for the summer, and hasn't contacted them at all. Rose is worried that Tom has forgotten about them, and they have no address or phone number to check on him with. Caddy is beginning to feel doubtful about Michael. Indigo reads a book about King Arthur and Sir Lancelot and the knights of the Round Table, and tries to get Rose interested in it. David, a former gang member, becomes friends with Indigo. Rose detests him at first. Saffron wants to find out who her real father is; she already knows her mother, Linda, was Eve's twin sister. Eve herself is feeling a little down because of Bill, who is still in London. Permanent Rose is even better than Indigo's Star, showing a different side to Rose, all it's characters with still more humour, a few surprises here and there, and yet another wonderful story to tell. I love this book as well.
I still have to read Saffy's Angel, the prequel to Indigo's Star, and Caddy Ever After, sequel to Permanent Rose. Currently I'm reading The Exiles, another one of McKay's books, in which four sisters are sent to their grandmother's house for the summer.
Hilary McKay is one of my favorite authors, and I hope those of you who haven't read her books will try them out!
Summer Reading Update
This week. More books read, yay!
Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson
Indigo's Star by Hilary McKay
Phoebe Danger, Detective in The Case Of The Two-Minute Cough by Paul Fleischman
Searching For Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
I got a pair of sunglasses which I will give to my niece, Violet.
Check back next week!
Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson
Indigo's Star by Hilary McKay
Phoebe Danger, Detective in The Case Of The Two-Minute Cough by Paul Fleischman
Searching For Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
I got a pair of sunglasses which I will give to my niece, Violet.
Check back next week!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Summer Reading Update
Heres week 3, another busy one.
Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
The Rope Trick by Lloyd Alexander
I got a puzzle pen, sort of like a Rubik's cube.
Hopefully I'll have more read next week (^^")
Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
The Rope Trick by Lloyd Alexander
I got a puzzle pen, sort of like a Rubik's cube.
Hopefully I'll have more read next week (^^")
Monday, June 25, 2007
Summer Reading Program
I started the summer reading program at my library two weeks ago. Heres the record of what I read:
Week One:
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Amelia's Best Year Ever by Marissa Moss
Peter Pan In Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean
(Got a READ temporary tattoo)
Week Two:
Inu-Yasha, A Feudal Fairy Tale Vol. 3 by Rumiko Takahashi
Wish Vol. 2 by Clamp
Snap by Alison McGhee
Firegirl by Tony Abbott
Wish Vol. 3 by Clamp
(Got a purple notebook and green pencil that says "Books Are Treasures")
I'll post again next week!
Week One:
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Amelia's Best Year Ever by Marissa Moss
Peter Pan In Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean
(Got a READ temporary tattoo)
Week Two:
Inu-Yasha, A Feudal Fairy Tale Vol. 3 by Rumiko Takahashi
Wish Vol. 2 by Clamp
Snap by Alison McGhee
Firegirl by Tony Abbott
Wish Vol. 3 by Clamp
(Got a purple notebook and green pencil that says "Books Are Treasures")
I'll post again next week!
Recital 2007
Well, it's finally come and gone. On the 16th of June, I had my dance recital.
The show was at the World Theater in Fort Ord, on the CSUMB campus. My first rehearsal early in the day was at 10:55 AM, so I got up at 7:00. We ended up rushing to get the makeup on anyway. We were a little early, though. The first rehearsal, a ballet dance, went well. Then I waited in the lobby till 12:15 for my next rehearsal, also a ballet. I had a quick change, with only one dance in between the the ballet and my jazz class. For the rehearsal I didn't change, because we had to be ready and waiting by the stage while the dance before us practised. Kind of odd dancing jazz in a flowing blue dress!
After the jazz class we left the theater and went to Burger King. I've had a tradition now for a couple years of having a picture of me sitting in the car eating a french fry in my ballet dress. We actually missed taking that this year, but got one of me reading Peter Pan In Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean instead.
After that we drove around Fort Ord looking at all the creepy deserted houses for a while, till it was time to go back to the theater. After fixing my hair in a bun again, Mom went to get the tickets, and I waited in line for a chilly fifteen minutes to get backstage. I was one of the first in line, though.
All us second-act people were crammed into a dressing room about the size of two and a half walk-in closets, with, unlike the other rooms, no mirrors on the walls, and no television. No, we don't watch Cable TV when we have one; they put the recording of the recital on it for us to watch. We heard the sound and music though. Odd.
So, me and my friends joked about being packed in the room like bricks and fooled around with makeup for the first act. Finally me and my class went out into the hall.
That first dance is called Dance Of The Blessed Spirits, and I think that's the name of the song. It's from Orpheus, I think.
After that I waited around some more, then we crowded into the hallway again.
The second ballet dance is kind of jazzy. It's done to the song Put On A Happy Face, sung by Tony Bennett and James Taylor. The dance was called Cheers.
A parent assistant helped me change into my purple and black outfit. There was another girl in my class who had the same quick change. I admire her, though, and another friend of mine, because before Cheers they had a Musical Theater dance, and only an announcement from the teacher to change during. Later, when signing the friend's address book, I put "Good job on the quick change!"
The jazz dance was to Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. We called it Write Your Future.
So, the night went better than I thought it would. My best friend Vera came, along with my dad's friend Karen and her twin daughters. They said I did a really good job, and gave me a thumbs up.
I got two big bouqets, and they're still alive! (=D)
I had a good time, and I'm looking forward to when we get the video, which is eight weeks from now. (>.>)
The show was at the World Theater in Fort Ord, on the CSUMB campus. My first rehearsal early in the day was at 10:55 AM, so I got up at 7:00. We ended up rushing to get the makeup on anyway. We were a little early, though. The first rehearsal, a ballet dance, went well. Then I waited in the lobby till 12:15 for my next rehearsal, also a ballet. I had a quick change, with only one dance in between the the ballet and my jazz class. For the rehearsal I didn't change, because we had to be ready and waiting by the stage while the dance before us practised. Kind of odd dancing jazz in a flowing blue dress!
After the jazz class we left the theater and went to Burger King. I've had a tradition now for a couple years of having a picture of me sitting in the car eating a french fry in my ballet dress. We actually missed taking that this year, but got one of me reading Peter Pan In Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean instead.
After that we drove around Fort Ord looking at all the creepy deserted houses for a while, till it was time to go back to the theater. After fixing my hair in a bun again, Mom went to get the tickets, and I waited in line for a chilly fifteen minutes to get backstage. I was one of the first in line, though.
All us second-act people were crammed into a dressing room about the size of two and a half walk-in closets, with, unlike the other rooms, no mirrors on the walls, and no television. No, we don't watch Cable TV when we have one; they put the recording of the recital on it for us to watch. We heard the sound and music though. Odd.
So, me and my friends joked about being packed in the room like bricks and fooled around with makeup for the first act. Finally me and my class went out into the hall.
That first dance is called Dance Of The Blessed Spirits, and I think that's the name of the song. It's from Orpheus, I think.
After that I waited around some more, then we crowded into the hallway again.
The second ballet dance is kind of jazzy. It's done to the song Put On A Happy Face, sung by Tony Bennett and James Taylor. The dance was called Cheers.
A parent assistant helped me change into my purple and black outfit. There was another girl in my class who had the same quick change. I admire her, though, and another friend of mine, because before Cheers they had a Musical Theater dance, and only an announcement from the teacher to change during. Later, when signing the friend's address book, I put "Good job on the quick change!"
The jazz dance was to Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. We called it Write Your Future.
So, the night went better than I thought it would. My best friend Vera came, along with my dad's friend Karen and her twin daughters. They said I did a really good job, and gave me a thumbs up.
I got two big bouqets, and they're still alive! (=D)
I had a good time, and I'm looking forward to when we get the video, which is eight weeks from now. (>.>)
Monday, June 4, 2007
Books
Yup, I've read a lot more.
67. Oy, Joy! By Lucy Frank
68. Dreadful Acts by Phillip Ardagh
69. Girls In Pants by Ann Brashares
70. Alphabet City Ballet by Erika Tamar
71. Luna by Julie Anne Peters
72. If We Kiss by Rachel Vail
73. Circle Of Magic, Daja's Book by Tamora Pierce
74. Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
75. I Am The Wallpaper by Mark Peter Hughes
76. The Problem Child by Michael Buckley
77. Killing Britney by Sean Olin
78. Walk Away Home by Paul Many
79. Bird by Angela Johnson
80. Forever In Blue by Ann Brashares
81. Terrible Times by Phillip Ardagh
82. Hate You by Graham Mcnamee
83. Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
84. Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
85. Peter And The Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
86. What Do Fish Have To Do With Anything? And Other Stories by Avi
67. Oy, Joy! By Lucy Frank
68. Dreadful Acts by Phillip Ardagh
69. Girls In Pants by Ann Brashares
70. Alphabet City Ballet by Erika Tamar
71. Luna by Julie Anne Peters
72. If We Kiss by Rachel Vail
73. Circle Of Magic, Daja's Book by Tamora Pierce
74. Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
75. I Am The Wallpaper by Mark Peter Hughes
76. The Problem Child by Michael Buckley
77. Killing Britney by Sean Olin
78. Walk Away Home by Paul Many
79. Bird by Angela Johnson
80. Forever In Blue by Ann Brashares
81. Terrible Times by Phillip Ardagh
82. Hate You by Graham Mcnamee
83. Dealing With Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
84. Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
85. Peter And The Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
86. What Do Fish Have To Do With Anything? And Other Stories by Avi
Friday, March 30, 2007
Deathly Hallows Report
Four months. Everyone excited? Thought so. Coverart's out, for those of you who haven't seen it.
UK Cover
I think the UK cover is a little bright. Please comment and tell me what you think. On the back flap, Nagini can be seen with a bubble-like shape. A few people in my HP group thought it was a pensieve, but I disagree. When I looked at it, the idea of Harry using a Bubblehead charm to get Nagini. Interesting? Let me know. Also, most likely Kreacher on Harry's back.
US Cover
This is the front of the US cover. I like this one a lot better. I noticed Harry has something pouch-like around his neck... My first thought was the mirror that Serious gave him, but that was shattered. It's too small to contain the horcruxes. Wonderful Colosseum background.
Full US Cover
Full cover. Apparently Harry might not use his wand when, if he does, destroy Voldemort. Well, enjoy the covers!
UK Cover
I think the UK cover is a little bright. Please comment and tell me what you think. On the back flap, Nagini can be seen with a bubble-like shape. A few people in my HP group thought it was a pensieve, but I disagree. When I looked at it, the idea of Harry using a Bubblehead charm to get Nagini. Interesting? Let me know. Also, most likely Kreacher on Harry's back.
US Cover
This is the front of the US cover. I like this one a lot better. I noticed Harry has something pouch-like around his neck... My first thought was the mirror that Serious gave him, but that was shattered. It's too small to contain the horcruxes. Wonderful Colosseum background.
Full US Cover
Full cover. Apparently Harry might not use his wand when, if he does, destroy Voldemort. Well, enjoy the covers!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Books
Here is some more books on my list.
56. Protector Of The Small, The First Test by Tamora Pierce
57. Protector Of The Small, Page by Tamora Pierce
58. Protector Of The Small, Squire by Tamora Pierce
59. Flush by Carl Hiaasen
60. Lucky Stars by Lucy Frank
61. Welcome Home Or Someplace Like It by Charlotte Agell
62. The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
63. Ttyl by Lauren Myracle
64. Gossip Times Three by Amy Goldman Koss
65. The Second Summer Of The Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
66. Leven Thumps And The Gateway To Foo by Obert Skye
56. Protector Of The Small, The First Test by Tamora Pierce
57. Protector Of The Small, Page by Tamora Pierce
58. Protector Of The Small, Squire by Tamora Pierce
59. Flush by Carl Hiaasen
60. Lucky Stars by Lucy Frank
61. Welcome Home Or Someplace Like It by Charlotte Agell
62. The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
63. Ttyl by Lauren Myracle
64. Gossip Times Three by Amy Goldman Koss
65. The Second Summer Of The Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
66. Leven Thumps And The Gateway To Foo by Obert Skye
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Cliff
This is a short story I wrote after going on an outing on high terrain. Hope everyone likes it!
Cliff
My name is Harriet Calber. I don't like heights. Especially not mountains. I'm on a "family outing." Mom and Dad say they're good for me, but I disagree. I'm that quiet type who, while everyone splashes in the pool, I sit in a corner reading my book. At the moment I'm looking out the window at that looming mountain, not too big, but big enough. Dad turns onto the side road that leads to it. No way out now. What am I going to do? Well, I tie up my messy black hair, pick up my book, and pry my eyes from the rising slope.
"Harriet, look at that marvelous view! Isn't it wonderful?"
I looked up at Mom. "Is it really?" I grumbled, and looked out despite myself. Stomach drop time. The whole countryside was spread out like a patchwork quilt, the kind a pioneer would use. The cliff edge was just a little ways away from the tire, with rocks spread down the side. Shivering, I turned away as the mental images of tumbling cars came in. "What's so great about it?" I muttered.
"You can see everything. That's what's so great." Mom turned back to her view from the front seat. I'm amazed that my parents don't so much as think about the fact that we could slip over that rocky edge any second.
"Ah, here we are!" Dad turned sharply onto a road that led into the trees. "Da-ad!" I yelped, clinging to my seat.
"Sorry, sorry!" He cried, driving slowly.
He parked the car by a clearing with a few picnic tables. Mom had made a lunch with chicken salad sandwiches, deviled eggs, and muffins. We ate slowly, Mum and Dad chatting about the scenery and wildlife. I stayed quiet, just eating. Like I said, I'm not the talkative type.
"So, what do you say we check out that road over there? Looks fun." Dad was grinning. We had our late lunch and it was nearly sunset. I looked at the road. It was rocky and looked like people didn't use it often; not my definition of "fun." The trees grew closely and I didn't think our minivan would even fit.
"You're kidding, right?"
"Of course I'm not!"
"Seriously?"
"Yeah! C'mon!"
Dad tugged me over to the car. I squirmed in his grip, but my dad is a strong guy. He shoved me playfully into the back seat and went around to the front. Mom was in adventure mood; she hopped in the car and smiled expectantly at the road. Great. Just great.
The engine started up. Slowly. Is it as afraid as I am? Dad pulled onto the track and started driving, a little too fast for my liking. "Dad. Slow down." I growled. He simply laughed and speeded a little. "What? You afraid of driving like a normal person?"
Yes. My parents are idiots. I accept that.
Suddenly the forest disappeared. A cliff. A cliff! We were heading straight for it. The tires left the ground. Mom screamed. Dad swore. I didn't do anything. Just looked at the ground beneath me. As it disappeared, became air.
I muttered, "Crud," before the minivan hit the rocks, and the world disappeared forever.
Sad, I know. Just felt like writing something like that. Please comment!
Cliff
My name is Harriet Calber. I don't like heights. Especially not mountains. I'm on a "family outing." Mom and Dad say they're good for me, but I disagree. I'm that quiet type who, while everyone splashes in the pool, I sit in a corner reading my book. At the moment I'm looking out the window at that looming mountain, not too big, but big enough. Dad turns onto the side road that leads to it. No way out now. What am I going to do? Well, I tie up my messy black hair, pick up my book, and pry my eyes from the rising slope.
"Harriet, look at that marvelous view! Isn't it wonderful?"
I looked up at Mom. "Is it really?" I grumbled, and looked out despite myself. Stomach drop time. The whole countryside was spread out like a patchwork quilt, the kind a pioneer would use. The cliff edge was just a little ways away from the tire, with rocks spread down the side. Shivering, I turned away as the mental images of tumbling cars came in. "What's so great about it?" I muttered.
"You can see everything. That's what's so great." Mom turned back to her view from the front seat. I'm amazed that my parents don't so much as think about the fact that we could slip over that rocky edge any second.
"Ah, here we are!" Dad turned sharply onto a road that led into the trees. "Da-ad!" I yelped, clinging to my seat.
"Sorry, sorry!" He cried, driving slowly.
He parked the car by a clearing with a few picnic tables. Mom had made a lunch with chicken salad sandwiches, deviled eggs, and muffins. We ate slowly, Mum and Dad chatting about the scenery and wildlife. I stayed quiet, just eating. Like I said, I'm not the talkative type.
"So, what do you say we check out that road over there? Looks fun." Dad was grinning. We had our late lunch and it was nearly sunset. I looked at the road. It was rocky and looked like people didn't use it often; not my definition of "fun." The trees grew closely and I didn't think our minivan would even fit.
"You're kidding, right?"
"Of course I'm not!"
"Seriously?"
"Yeah! C'mon!"
Dad tugged me over to the car. I squirmed in his grip, but my dad is a strong guy. He shoved me playfully into the back seat and went around to the front. Mom was in adventure mood; she hopped in the car and smiled expectantly at the road. Great. Just great.
The engine started up. Slowly. Is it as afraid as I am? Dad pulled onto the track and started driving, a little too fast for my liking. "Dad. Slow down." I growled. He simply laughed and speeded a little. "What? You afraid of driving like a normal person?"
Yes. My parents are idiots. I accept that.
Suddenly the forest disappeared. A cliff. A cliff! We were heading straight for it. The tires left the ground. Mom screamed. Dad swore. I didn't do anything. Just looked at the ground beneath me. As it disappeared, became air.
I muttered, "Crud," before the minivan hit the rocks, and the world disappeared forever.
Sad, I know. Just felt like writing something like that. Please comment!
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
It's Official! July 21st, 2007. I still find it hard to believe that the title is Deathly Hallows. But I guess there's no turning back for Jo now! And here's my list of links with pages about it. Can't wait for summer! Off to go search Ebay for time machines.
J. K. Rowling's Home Page
Mugglenet
Deathly Hallows Article
J. K. Rowling's Home Page
Mugglenet
Deathly Hallows Article
Monday, January 29, 2007
Book List
Since my library's summer reading program ended, I've been writing down all the books I've read during the school year. It's quite a long list so get yourself comfortable!
1. The Edge Chronicles book 4 by Paul Stewart
2. The Silver Crown by Robert C. O'Brian
3. The Sisters Grimm book 2 by Micheal Buckley
4. Matilda by Roald Dahl
5. The Unicorn Treasury (unknown author)
6. Amber Brown Goes Fourth by Paula Danziger
7. Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit by Paula Danziger
8. The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
9. The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
10. Season Of The Sandstorms by Mary Pope Osborne
11. Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue by Paula Danziger
12. Get Ready For Second Grade, Amber Brown! by Paula Danziger
13. Judy Moody, M.D. The Doctor Is In! by Megan McDonald
14. Agnes Parker... Happy Camper? by Kathleen O'Dell
15. The Edge Chronicles book 5 by Paul Stewart
16. Behind The Back Of The Mountain (unknown author)
17. Unbearable! by Paul Jennings
18. How To Train Your Dragon by Crissida Cowell
19. My Year With Harry Potter by Ben Buchanan
20. Unreal! by Paul Jennings
21. Undone! by Paul Jennings
22. The Private Diary Of Katie Roberts Age 11 by Amy Hest
23. The Horse And His Boy by C. S. Lewis
24. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
25. Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
26. The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
27. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
28. The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis
29. The Turning by Georgia Whelan
30. A Series Of Unfortunate Events book 13 by Lemony Snicket
31. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
32. Judy Moody Around The World In 8 1/2 Days by Megan McDonald
33. Keys To The Kingdom, Mister Monday by Garth Nix
34. Keys To The Kingdom, Grim Tuesday by Garth Nix
35. Fly By Night by Francis Hardinge
36. The Tiger Rising by Kate Dicamillo
37. The Princess Test by Gail Carson Levine
38. Septimus Heap, Magyk by Angie Sage
39. I, Trissy by Norma Fox Mazer
40. A, My Name Is Ami by Norma Fox Mazer
41. The Christmas Doll by Elvira Woodruff
42. Eleven by Lauren Myracle
43. Uncovered! by Paul Jennings
44. Blizzard Of The Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
45. Keys To The Kingdom, Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix
46. Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald
47. Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
48. Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
49. In The Hand Of The Goddess by Tamora Pierce
50. The Woman Who Rides Like A Man by Tamora Pierce
51. Septimus Heap, Flyte by Angie Sage
52. Circle Of Magic, Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce
53. Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
54. Circle Of Magic, Tris's Book by Tamora Pierce
That's it for now! please let me know if you've read some of these books and how you liked them!
1. The Edge Chronicles book 4 by Paul Stewart
2. The Silver Crown by Robert C. O'Brian
3. The Sisters Grimm book 2 by Micheal Buckley
4. Matilda by Roald Dahl
5. The Unicorn Treasury (unknown author)
6. Amber Brown Goes Fourth by Paula Danziger
7. Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit by Paula Danziger
8. The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
9. The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
10. Season Of The Sandstorms by Mary Pope Osborne
11. Amber Brown Is Feeling Blue by Paula Danziger
12. Get Ready For Second Grade, Amber Brown! by Paula Danziger
13. Judy Moody, M.D. The Doctor Is In! by Megan McDonald
14. Agnes Parker... Happy Camper? by Kathleen O'Dell
15. The Edge Chronicles book 5 by Paul Stewart
16. Behind The Back Of The Mountain (unknown author)
17. Unbearable! by Paul Jennings
18. How To Train Your Dragon by Crissida Cowell
19. My Year With Harry Potter by Ben Buchanan
20. Unreal! by Paul Jennings
21. Undone! by Paul Jennings
22. The Private Diary Of Katie Roberts Age 11 by Amy Hest
23. The Horse And His Boy by C. S. Lewis
24. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
25. Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
26. The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
27. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
28. The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis
29. The Turning by Georgia Whelan
30. A Series Of Unfortunate Events book 13 by Lemony Snicket
31. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
32. Judy Moody Around The World In 8 1/2 Days by Megan McDonald
33. Keys To The Kingdom, Mister Monday by Garth Nix
34. Keys To The Kingdom, Grim Tuesday by Garth Nix
35. Fly By Night by Francis Hardinge
36. The Tiger Rising by Kate Dicamillo
37. The Princess Test by Gail Carson Levine
38. Septimus Heap, Magyk by Angie Sage
39. I, Trissy by Norma Fox Mazer
40. A, My Name Is Ami by Norma Fox Mazer
41. The Christmas Doll by Elvira Woodruff
42. Eleven by Lauren Myracle
43. Uncovered! by Paul Jennings
44. Blizzard Of The Blue Moon by Mary Pope Osborne
45. Keys To The Kingdom, Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix
46. Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald
47. Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
48. Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
49. In The Hand Of The Goddess by Tamora Pierce
50. The Woman Who Rides Like A Man by Tamora Pierce
51. Septimus Heap, Flyte by Angie Sage
52. Circle Of Magic, Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce
53. Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
54. Circle Of Magic, Tris's Book by Tamora Pierce
That's it for now! please let me know if you've read some of these books and how you liked them!
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Introduction
Hi, I'm Amelia, I'm twelve years old, and I plan to be a writer. I also take dance classes, I just got into demi-pointe at my local ballet academy. I'll post more later, and soon I'll have some samples from books I'm writing! Hope you enjoy my blog.
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