Give the title and author of your book, and tell what page you are currently on.
Is the plot of your book realistic? Explain fully using details from your book.
What do you think is the most important event in the story so far? Explain fully why this event is important.
31 comments:
Lianne S
I am still reading the book Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen. This week I read to page 155.
The plot of the book Lock and Key is sad but bery realistic. All of Sarah Dessen's books are realistic problems that are usually sad many people face growing up. In the book there are no fantasy creatures or supernatural events. The main character Ruby is forced to live with her sister who ran away and forgot her years ago. Her mom ran away after drinking to much and losing her job. This of course could happen to someone sadly. Ruby is dealing with making new friends at a new school, fitting in clothing wise, and changing her living habits. Like in reality, Ruby did drugs when she was living on her own to try to escape her problems. After being used to being alone all the time, getting used to being with upper-class people is hard to do. All characters in the book have no unusual secrets such as the power to fly or see into the future. It is sad but in reality there are people adapting to a whole new life. Another realistic detail in the book is the fact that Ruby doesn't want to have a new life, and is stubborn by refusing to try to make friends or attempt to look nice. Many people wouldn't want to five up their old lifestyle after being used to a totally opposite life. In fact, most people would try to hold onto their old lifestyle due to feeling more comforted. There are no mythical animals like unicorns, but there is Cora's (Cora is Ruby's sister) dog. This is a true story about a girl learning to fit in and try to turn her somewhat depressing life around.
I think the most important event in the story is Ruby's mother being irresponsible when she was young. In the book every so often Ruby has flashbacks of her past, so that way readers can understand how Ruby came to alone. In the past Ruby's mom was depressed after a break-up with her boyfriend, so she went out and drank. Nine months later she was pregnant with Ruby's sister Cora and married a poor worker for support. Six years later Ruby was born and shortly after Ruby's father left her and her mom. Although Ruby's mom was supposed to take care of her children she was abusive due to intense drinking. If Ruby's mother didn't drink to resolve problems she would have had a better life due to not having children so young. Also on top of that with no drinking she could handle her children like a good parent instead of taking her anger out on her children by causing them physical harm. Lastly Ruby's mother left Ruby due to drinking, so if she never drank Ruby could be happily living with a family instead of being forced to anew life. Her mother's drinking lead to Ruby's sad life, and without it there would be no plot to the story. If you refer all the events to their beginning, Ruby's mother is always the start and blame. I really like the book Lock and Key, like all of Sarah Dessen's books it is realistic and interestng.
Jennifer L
I just finished reading the book Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. I do not think the plot of this book is realistic because of the ghost of Jade Green and her crawling severed hand. The plot is when her cousin comes into her bedroom with the intent to rape her. Judith pulls out the knife she stashed in her room and threatened Charles with it. Charles laughs and tells her how Jade Green did the same thing but with a cleaver. I don’t really want to give away the whole plot, but the ghost of Jade Green makes an appearance. Judith eventually gets saved by Zeke, her boyfriend, and they drive away to meet up with her uncle.
I think the most important event of this book is when Mrs. Hastings and Zeke see that Judith isn’t making up seeing Jade’s severed hand, that they believe her because they saw it with their own eyes. This is significant because they won’t send her to a nut house, and they now know why she’s overly curious about Jade Green.
Natalie J
I am reading the book Ida B by Katherine Hannigan and I am on page 178.
The plot in this book is realistic because the girl Ida B goes to school everyday and has a normal life. At her house she is facing a real problem with her dad selling land in the apple orchard. Ida B is not happy about her dad selling the land so she writes signs saying why you shouldn’t live there like poisonous snakes, typhoon occur here and there are water rats. Ida B also goes to school every day and has Ms. Washington as her teacher doing read a loud and does teaches lessons.
I think the most important event is when Ida B’s dad sold parts of the apple orchard. This is the most important part because after that the trees get cut down and Ida gets mad and puts up the signs. Later Ida sees the new neighbor and realizes that Claire a girl in her class is living in what used to be her back yard. Ever since her dad sold the land Ida has been angered and done all these outrageous events to prevent them from living there.
Alex B.
I am currently reading the book, Lush, by Natasha Friend. I am on page 156. The plot of my book is definitely realistic! The plot is about a girl named Sammy who has an alcoholic father, though won’t admit it to himself that he is a drunk. She is going through guy problems and she just needs someone to talk to. So she writes to this anonymous person about everything she goes through. During the end of the book, which I am on, she just becomes fed up with life. She goes to a party, gets drunk and does some things that she wakes up and already regrets. This is a definite realistic plot of real life. Teenager’s everyday goes through problems that they are ashamed of and go through teenage issues. I think the most important event in this book so far was when Sammy gets driven to the recovery home where her dad is. She doesn’t even know she is getting lead there, and she doesn’t want to be there. Though she knows she can’t turn around and forget about it. So when she gets there, she walks up to him, and he says in a serious, reassuring voice, “Sammy I’m an alcoholic.” Sammy is so happy that her dad is admitting the truth and is excited that he might be able to recover and move on with his life. She just wants a normal life, and by this happening that might be accomplished.
By: Ross
I am currently reading “Gordie, a Hockey Legend” by Roy MacSkimming. I am on page 135. The plot of my book is realistic. My book is non-fiction so everything in my book actually happened. Gordie Howe was a living person who accomplished many great things. I think that the most important event in the book so far was when a scout for the Detroit Red Wings came to his town to find talent. If Gordie Howe had never been discovered he would probably still be doing farm work in Saskatoon. The scout that found Gordie put his career in motion. From that point Gordie played for a Detroit farm team. After the farm team Gordie played for the Red wings for a very long and very successful career.
Morgan C.
I am currently reading TTYL by Lauren Myracle. I do think that the plot of my book is realistic. It is about three teenage best friends and their lives are very realistic. This book is just about the normal lives of Angela, Maddie and Zoë. The girls talk about things normal teenage girls would talk about. They do things that normal teenage girls would do. I think the most important event in this book is that Maddie is becoming friends with Angela and Zoë’s enemy, Jana. I think this is important because Maddie and Jana’s friendship has been growing and Maddie is pulling away from Angela and Zoë and I think it might ruin their friendship. Maddie is doing things that Jana tells her to do and it’s making Angela and Zoë mad.
Virginia D
I finished the book Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer.
The plot wasn’t really realistic. In the book there were vampires who drank blood and were virtually indestructible, and werewolves that turned from human to wolf and ran a normal temperature or 108. they were one of the main parts of the book. However there were some parts that were real. There were many humans in the book. They all go to school and live pretty normal lives it’s just that there are science fiction creatures that interact with humans.
I think the most important part in the book was when Bella had to choose whether to be with Edward or Jacob. This determined who she would stay with, her best friend, Jacob (the werewolf) or Edward (the vampire.) According to one of the legends in the book vampires hate werewolves so Bella (she’s human) had to choose who she could no longer see. It was not possible to be with both.
The Lost Boy Dave Pelzer
By: Kyle R
I just finished the book.
The plot in my book is realistic. The plot is realistic because my book is based on a true story because Dave Pelzer wrote this book about his life as a kid. The book is about Dave who gets abused by his mom. He would have to do choirs with chemicals that very harmful to the body. Dave would live in the basement of his house and only come out when his Mom called him up. Dave would also get scraps of food out of the garbage can after his family was done with breakfast.
The most important event of the story is when Dave got help by living in a foster home with people that care about him. Dave would get medicine that helps his body heal from what his mom put him through. After a while he would get into more trouble so he had to move into another foster home. I hope that other people see what Dave went through and help kids that don’t act like themselves.
Hannah C.
I am reading the book Eclipse by Stephanie Meyers and I am on page 383. The plot of my book is not realistic. It is about werewolves, vampires, and a girl named Bella. Bella is in love with Edward who is a vampire and is best friends with a werewolf named Jacob. The only thing that is wrong with that is that the vampires are not aloud on the vampire’s property. The most important event that has happened in this book so far is that there is a vampire named Victoria and another group of things looking for Bella. I think that Victoria and the group are connected in some way. Victoria is after Bella because Edward killed James, and Victoria thinks it would be more beneficial if she killed Edward’s love. The vampires and the werewolves are now teaming up to find out who is bugging Bella and they are deciding of how to get rid of them.
The title of my book is The earth my but and other big round things. By Carolyn mackler. The plot of my book is very realistic. My book is realistic because it is about a girl named Virginia and she deals with every day issues. Like her weight also she deals with issues with her friends and not having friends. I think the most important event in this story so far is Virginia finding out that her brother is convicted of date rape. This is important because Virginia’s life falls apart after she finds this out. Also Virginia’s crash diet is an important event in this story because it can be harmful to her. Virginia goes on this diet because her mom and other sluty girls are pressuring her and calling her fat.
~shelby.h
Maria J.
I am reading Brisingr by Christopher Paolini. I am on page 194.
The plot in book is not realistic. I know the plot is not realistic for many reasons. One, the book is about dragons and their riders who can do magic. Also there are more than just humans; there are elves and dwarves also. Also the problem in the book is that there is a Dragon Rider who stole a dragon and killed all the other riders except the ones who would follow him. He took over Alegasia and people are trying to overthrow him. The only problem is that his powers and strength only increase. This is obviously not realistic.
I think the most important event so far is when Eragon went to kill the Ra’zac. This is the most important because the Ra’zac are Galbatorix’s most evil servants. They killed many people Eragon knew from Carvahall included his uncle Garrow and the man who trained him, Brom. He finally got his revenge for all the people in Carvahall and for his family.
I am reading the book Dewey, By Vicki Myron.
This book is a true story about a cat who got rescued and taken in by a library.
The most important thing in the book so far is that Dewey ran away and they told almost no one so they would not start a panic. The few that did know were So worried. When they found him, he was scared and was so excited to see everyone.
Aaron
Hannah W.
I am currently reading Just Listen by Sarah Dessin. I am currently on page 200. The plot of my book is very realistic. My plot is very realistic because it is about a girl dealing with normal issues. It is also realistic because she is dealing with many issues that normal girls and families deal with like eating disorders. The main character Annabel also meets a mysterious boy who seems to have a lot of problems including anger management. When she suddenly feels the need to throw up, he is there for her. Once they meet she starts to realize that he is a normal boy dealing with problems, but working to improve them. I think the most important plot event in when Annabel and Owen meet up. I think this is very important because Annabel got to know the real Owen and not just what people stereo type him.
WARNING SPOILERS BELOW
Title: Betrayal
Author: P.C. Cast
Page: Finished
The plot of my book is semi-realistic. It is unrealistic because it is all about vampyres. Besides this element though, this book is very realistic. It shows emotions that all teenagers go through. Zoey is split between loves, she cries of a loss of a best friend, and the person she trusts most is out to get her.
The most important event in the story is probably when Zoey sees her mentor with Elliot, who is supposed to be dead. Until that moment in time, Zoey thought she was hallucinating. Now she starts investigating where the dead fledglings are going.
The title of my book is Dreamland by Sarah Dessen. I am on page 120 at the moment. The plot of my book is very over-realistic! So many real life dramatic everyday things are happening. So far a girl has run away, and the main character Caitlin has began dating a guy that gets hit by his father and sells pot as a living. The most important event in the story so far is Caitlin’s sister Cass running away and Caitlin’s new boyfriend. Cass hasn’t really kept in contact with her family and her running away is kind of vague in detail. Caitlin goes out with her boyfriend weekly and her parents don’t approve. He’s got a bad image and Caitlin is starting to give into his bad boy ways.
Nicole F <3 <3 <3
Tori B.
I read So B. It by Sarah Weeks. The book is very realistic and probably happened to someone. It is about a girl named Heidi who has no idea where she came from or who her family is, other than her mother, who she lives with. Most people would just go up to their mother and ask, but Heidi can’t. This is because Heidi’s mother is mentally challenged. Heidi and her mother live in an apartment, and their next door neighbor, Bernadette, helps take care of Heidi and her mother. Bernadette doesn't come through the front door like normal people because she is afraid. When Bernie first moved in, she noticed that there was a door connecting the two apartments, so this is how they visit each other. The most important event in the book is that Heidi finds pictures and an old sweater in the closet and that her mother and grandmother are i nthe picture. Most importantly, Heidi's mother recognizes the picture and says her word- "soof". So, Heidi goes to New York to find her past. There, she finds many things, but not all of them are what you might expect. If you want to find out more, read the book.
AJ E
The book I am currently reading is Harry Potter book 7 by JK Rowling. I am currently on page 152. The plot of this book is definitely not realistic because of all the magic. One example is when they are flying on brooms. Personally, I have never seen brooms fly and probably never will. I think that the most important part of this book so far is when Harry and his friends are being chased by voldemort and the death eaters. This happened when Harry was being transported to a safe house. I think this is the most important part of the book so far because the death eaters weren’t supposed to know when they were leaving.
I am still currently reading a book called The Alchemist written by Michael Scott and I am on page 240. the plot of my book is not very realistic at all because how many sets of twins do you know that get attacked by a magical scientist and are forced to leave their homes, jobs, and life style to go live in a magical shadow realm that will keep them safe while the enemy builds up an army to try to kill them and everyone they know so they have to be burdened with extraordinary magical powers, that could override their senses and shutdown their brains and kill them, just to survive. The most important event in the story so far is the fight between the dark elders and Hekate the goddess. Right now where I left of is right in the middle of the fight so I don’t know what happens but I know that on the dark elders side is Dr. John Dee (who I found out is a real person) and Bastet (who if anyone doesn’t know is the Egyptian goddess with a human body and a cats head) and her army of the neighborhood cats also The Morrigan who is the crow goddess. On the “good” side are Scathach, Josh, Sophie, Nicholas, and Hekate.
~ Jess D.
TO LEEEEEEEEEE
I love the idea that the plot is sad. I find it sad that the girl suffers due to her mothers drinking. PS you wrote like a whole book!
LOVE NICOLE <3
♥~Bryce G~♥
♥~Breaking Dawn By: Stephanie Meyer~♥
I have finished the book I was reading. The plot of my book is partly realistic but mostly unrealistic. The unrealistic part is that it is about the vampires teaming up with werewolves (also know as shape shifters) in order to defend a character in the book. The realistic part is that the vampires try to fit in and many things that happen really would happen if these types of situations were possible. For example, there is no vampire that sleeps during the day or that wants to be a monster that is a good guy. The vampires try to be good and only eat animals such as mountain lions, elk, and angry grizzlies.
There are two main events in the book that are very important. In order to not ruin the book for those who have not yet read the book but are intending to, I can not explain in full detail what they were. What I can say is, is that there are good Vampires as well as vampires that are purely scalawags who are the bad guys.
I am still currently reading a book called The Alchemist written by Michael Scott and I am on page 240. the plot of my book is not very realistic at all because how many sets of twins do you know that get attacked by a magical scientist and are forced to leave their homes, jobs, and life style to go live in a magical shadow realm that will keep them safe while the enemy builds up an army to try to kill them and everyone they know so they have to be burdened with extraordinary magical powers, that could override their senses and shutdown their brains and kill them, just to survive. The most important event in the story so far is the fight between the dark elders and Hekate the goddess. Right now where I left of is right in the middle of the fight so I don’t know what happens but I know that on the dark elders side is Dr. John Dee (who I found out is a real person) and Bastet (who if anyone doesn’t know is the Egyptian goddess with a human body and a cats head) and her army of the neighborhood cats also The Morrigan who is the crow goddess. On the “good” side are Scathach, Josh, Sophie, Nicholas, and Hekate.
Jess D.
Taylor M.
I am currently reading the book Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. This is my second book and I am on page #61.
I believe that this plot is realistic. This book is about a mentally retarded teen named Shawn McDaniel. From the outside everyone judges Shawn, they believe that he is not able to comprehend anything they say. But Shawn honestly can comprehend everything that is said; even more he can remember everything that he has ever heard. You see, Shawn has Cerebral Palsy, with this disease he can’t control any of his muscles. From his head to his toes all of his movements are involuntary. This means that he can’t control what he’s looking at or speaking. Shawn is a genius but is not able to express this to his friends and family. Also, Shawn experiences seizures (anywhere from 6-12 a day). These seizures are enjoyable for Shawn yet, it looks like he is in excruciating pain. Yet, there is a twist Shawn thinks that his Dad is planning to kill him.
I believe that this plot is realistic. No one knows what people like Shawn are thinking or if they can even comprehend what is being said. For all we know everyone with cerebral palsy could be like Shawn. This is an interesting perspective of Shawn’s life.
I believe that the most important event in the book so far is when Shawn’s dad flipped out on him. I believe that this is important because it shows Shawn’s dad’s view on his disease. This is just one example of a reason why Shawn thinks that his dad is planning to kill him. Shawn is scared and doesn’t want to die, but he has no way of telling others of what he thinks that his dad is planning.
I would be very scared if I was Shawn and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Victoria Grisdale
I am currently on page 137 in the book A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin. The plot of this book is realistic. This book is about a girl named Hattie, who lives with her parents in a large house. They rent the house out to people in the community. Hattie has become well acquainted with the renters and constantly talks with them about issues in her life. Hattie has recently figured out that she has an uncle named Adam. Supposedly she hasn’t seen him since she was about two years old. Her family arranges to have dinner with Adam and she discovers that Adam seems to be like a kid in an adult body. His is 22 years old however he acts like a 10 year old. Hattie is starting to get the feeling that something else is wrong with Adam (he is mentally challenged etc.) The carnival has recently come into town and Adam really wants to go with Hattie. However Hattie is nervous because she is afraid that she or Adam will get made fun of. A couple of days before that Hattie was walking through town with Adam and two girls from Hattie’s school starts to whisper about Adam while they are walking by. Although Hattie wasn’t the one who was being laughed at she felt pain and embarrassment for Adam.
In this book I think the most important event that happened so far was an event that took place at the carnival. Hattie becomes good friends with Leila, a girl who works at the carnival with her family. For Hattie’s birthday Adam arranges time for Hattie’s friends (although there are only a couple) to spend time at the carnival. Hattie, Leila, and Adam decide to ride the Ferris wheel together. While they are up at the Ferris wheel stops and Adam begins to panic. Hattie tries her hardest to calm Adam down but while trying to control her fear she fails to do so. Adam is hanging out of the car while Hattie and Leila hold on to his ankles. The people in the car below them call the police and eventually everyone is over at the Ferris wheel. Adam is arrested and when Hattie’s family finally gets there they are hysteric in confusion. Hattie seems to not be trusted with Adam from this point on and her Grandma seems to have hate towards her for what happened.
lee
your book sounds really good.
ilove sarah dessens books. your book seams really realistic too because alot of kids have to deal with trying to fit in
anyways good jobb
maby i will read this some timeee...
shelbyyyyyyyyyyyyy
[loveyuhlongtimee]
To Lianne S.
From Tori B.
Lianne,
I think your book is sad, but I think it is also similar to Lurlene McDaniel's books. The books I read by this author were also sad, but for a different reason. All the people in them either have a serious, possibly fatal, condition or their family member/ bff/ someone cloe to them does. These books are also realistic and deal with real problems. i might read Lock and Key because I really liked the books by Lurlene McDaniel and this book sounds similar.
Sammi G.
I am reading Specials by Scott Westerfeld. I am on page 325. The plot of my book can be realistic if it was the future, but otherwise the book's plot doesn't make sense for present day. The technology in the book is really advanced and is unlike anything that could happen now. Such as the operation that takes place at the age of 16 to make everyone into someone that looks the same. There are even things like a skintenna that is like a computer in your head that folds down over your eyes.
I think threw most important part in the story is that when Tally's town came to invade Diego, the city that all run aways escape to. This is the most important part because it is where the story changes and it is where Tally mostly changes. At this spot in the story this is where Zane dies from his brain refusing the new brain tissue. Tally realizes now that it is kind of her fault that Zane is dead but she also realizes that it could have been her dead with no brain. Tally also realizes that her Cutter friends turned non-special when they went to Diego. They were known as not safe. Most of her friends tried turning her into non-special but Tally refused and got away and went back home to New Pretty Town.
To:Shelby H.
From:Steph P.
Your book seems interesting and i agree it sounds like it has a realistic plot.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. The plot of my book as some realistic qualities, but it's definately set on the fantasy side. All uglies at the age of 16 get a surgery that makes them pretty, fuller lips, thinner waists, just plain "perfect". The closet thing we have in reality to that is plastic surgery, and i don't think people under 18 are allowed to get that.
I think the most important event so far in the book was Tally meeting Shay. Meeting Shay has really changed Tally's life. She sneaks out every night to do some crazy thing with Shay, like hoverboard over white water, go to the Rusty Ruins, or go on a "rollercoaster". Tally only snuck out once to go to New Pretty Town and see her best friend Peris.
Arianna.<3
Nick C.
I am reading the book called stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. I am done reading my book. I think the plot in my book is not realistic. I think the most important thing in my book is when his uncle get killed. I think it is the most important thing because the whole storie revolved around this. Like alex becoming a spy would have never happend if it werent for his uncle dieing.
To: sammi G
Love: ashley a. <3
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This book sounds really cool. I started the series but after the first book, i kind-of stopped. hahaha you know how short my attention span is. But anyways, the technology in this book sounds pretty amazing. but would you want to look the same as anyone else? Have tons 'o fun reading.
p.s. I FINALLY GOT MY SOCKS BACK
~♥~shelby h.......
I just finnished the book forever by judy bloom.the plot of my book is very realistic, the events that go on in the story are things that actualy do accure in real life.The story is about a girl named kath who meets a boy named michale at a party nd they date for several months.kath and michale think that they will be in love for ever. they go through alot of new experinces like having sex and other things for the firs time nand learning about protection and the pill. during the summer they are forced to be appart because of their jobs. kath soon finds out she doesnt want to commit to being in love for ever at such a young age. kath has to break the news to michale but he doesnt take it good nd things are aquward between eachother. Kath soon runs in to michale in a stor after their break up but cant find the words to explain her feelings to him.
I think the most importan event was when kath and michale were sepperated for the summer.I think this because this is what showed kath that she isnt reddy for to commit her self to one guy for the rest of her life. during this event kath looses her grandfather to death, and she realizes the people who help her throught the cricist and drifts away from michale. Kath realizes she likes a boy at camp who told her he likes her. Kath realizes she likes this boy when she has a dream about him and not michale. even though kath knows she still has feelings for michale she doesnt tell him she hops he realizes.
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