Tales of a 6th Grade Reader

books, stories, and thoughts by Grace

Maximum Ride, the Angel Experiment October 1, 2011

Filed under: Uncategorized — gracedavidson @ 9:41 pm

A book byJames Patterson

Summary

Max and her friends/siblings aren’t what you’d call normal humans. In fact-it’s almost impossible to go one hour of normal.Do you want to know why? Okay-I’ll tell you. But you’ve got to promise not to tell anyone, your life could depend on it! These people are mutants with wings, who grew up in a place called the “school”. (In other words, a prison for science experiments.) These six kids escaped, and are now part of a family, but Max’s to-do list might just be a bit different from your’s:

-Save six-year-old Angel from a a bunch of half-human half-wolf freaks.

-Find out if there really is something between her and Fang

-Try to learn about their Parents for people like the Gasman and Nudge

-Avoid being shred to pieces by the Erasers.

-Just get off the ground and fly.

Opinion

The. Best. Book. Ever. (For people who’s my age.) If you have read the Hunger Games and feel like nothing will ever match up to it, think again. If you are a stubborn reader and are sticking to Harry Potter, then start reading this before I come to your house, knock on your door and force you to read it.

Genre

Adventure/science fiction/Fantasy

 

June 25, 2011

Filed under: Uncategorized — gracedavidson @ 3:02 pm

This is a book by Rick Rordian

Summary

Percy Jackson had a hard life. He has dyslexia, ADHD, and hes never really made it a whole year at one school. He lives with his mom in Manhattan, and never really met his his dad. And later he finds out why. His dad is a god. But not just any god, Poseidon, the god of water who has sworn on the river sticks never to have any children. Also, Zeus’s master bolt has been stolen and he, Percy Jackson is blamed. Now Percy, his friend Grover the Satyr, and a pretty girl named Annabeth go an a quest to retrieve the bolt, avoid any monsters, and return it to Zeus before the summer solstice.

Opinion

Almost better than Harry Potter! If your looking for a good book to read and you haven’t read this, then, um, read this!

Genre

Mythology/adventure

 

Murphy, Agent 04 April 3, 2011

Filed under: Uncategorized — gracedavidson @ 7:27 pm

Me and my little brother, Phineas, made a movie preview and I thought you’d like to see it. Also, he’d probably want me to tell you that the whole theme and all was his idea.So, here it is, and it’s awesome!

 

Spirited Away March 10, 2011

Filed under: Movies — gracedavidson @ 3:33 am

This is a Japanese movie and I have no idea who it’s by

Summary

Chihiro’s family is moving to a new house and a new town, on the way, they explore a little and find themselves at a abandoned amusement park. Suddenly strange things happen to Chihiro like some boy on a bridge who tells her, “you shouldn’t be here! It’s almost night! Go!” Chihiro runs back to find her parents but finds them as pigs. She tries to run back and away from the park instead there’s water blocking her. Soon,the boy, Haku, comforts her and tells her to go to the bathhouse and get a job, he also warned her about the witch, Yubaba, who turned her parents into pigs. When she gets her job, Yubaba takes her name and changes it to Sen. Through out her new life in the bathhouse, Sen makes new friends and meets more creatures who help her get back her parents and remember they’re names. But will she help Haku as well?

Opinion

Really good story!!!!!!!!! So deep and imaginative and it makes you explore the world in you’re mind and…. (I’m starting to sound like one of those American Idol Judges who ramble on, aren’t I)

Genre
Fantasy/Adventure

Questions and answers for people who’s seen this movie:

What do you think the writer/director was trying to to say?

I think he’s trying to say that these days so many people are really selfish and it could take one selfish person who’s not being friendly to others to turn lots of people selfish – as well, but it can also take one loving and friendly person, anybody, to turn things around and to change peoples life’s. Also, the rest of my answer is also my answer for the below questions.

What does the movie/Chihiro’s character say about being 10 years old?

That it’s hard being a 10 year old and it’s hard getting more privileges, like Sen getting a job. And sometimes people just don’t pay any attention or listen to you when you know something fishy’s going on, like the tunnel. They think everything’s under control and they have more experience so what’s a 10 year old gonna do to change their minds? But you don’t know if your next experience is going to be exactly like you’re others. Also, 10 year olds can focus on loving others a lot. And younger people, (no offense seniors), can love easier than others because they can relate to how they feel. And trying a new thing that you have no idea about, like Sen’s new life at the bath house, or some 9-10 year old going to a new school.You just have to collect yourself, be strong, try to do the work that everybody else is doing. But still remember who you really are.

What do you think the director is saying about adults or parents?

Adults think their so perfect, but they’re not as pure as they think. Swearing, yelling, stealing, (I mean, do you ever see a first grader running around with a black mask around their head and a bag full of money? No. Probably not.) People like Yubaba could make you forget all the good things you learned, and who you really are right smack dab in the middle of your heart. And you’ll try anything to have a chance to become you again, be happy, and forget all of the bad stuff ever really happened. Adults can be really selfish. You might think not,”Hey, I gave 5 cents to that one guy over there, right? I need to take care of myself and that dude should be able to as well.”

Believe it or not, sometimes adults need children instead of children needing adults – for comfort, joy, and having someone to love. (This doesn’t have anything to do with the topic, but it’s like in the book The Lost Hero where the gods loved being needed by the demigods, but hated needing the demigods.)  Without children, adults would forget how to love. These days, adults would do anything for some gold. I mean, isn’t the great depression over? I’m glad the writer had the guts to admit that grown-ups can’t give that well.

 

The Genius Files February 12, 2011

Filed under: Book Reviews — gracedavidson @ 3:52 pm

This is a book by Dan Gutman


Summary

Coke and Pepsi McDonald aren’t just normal almost-thirteen-year-olds. They’re genius. Of course, they didn’t know that just walking home from school, until Pep  get’s s feeling that someones following them. For once, she’s right! Strange bowler dudes are always following the twins, even across their cross-country vacation! Do they have enough genius to survive? Will they ever find out why the bowler dudes are following them? Is it only the bowler dudes trying to kill them? Well, I guess you’ll just have to find out!

Opinion

Just as much voice as all Dan’s other books! Weird unpredictable happenings….

Genre

Um… Adventure, Duh!

 

 

Among the Hidden

Filed under: Book Reviews — gracedavidson @ 3:24 pm

a book by Margaret Peterson  Haddix

Summary

Luke Garner is a third child. Now you might think that’s not that bad,(except for  annoying older brothers,) but it’s way worse than you think. The population police made a law, making sure each family had only two children. Sure, with only the woods and no people around, he can still play soccer in his backyard.

Until the government asks for their woods.

Now Luke stays in his room, , wishing to be free, staring out his vent even though theres no  more people to watch. Except…. for one girl, that changes his life.

Opinion

I couldn’t stop reading!!!!! (not good for I was cranky in the morning)     and I was glad I found it cuz I couldn’t find any good books since I finished Harry Potter.

Genre

Adventure

 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 movie November 28, 2010

Filed under: Movies — gracedavidson @ 11:35 pm

SEE SUMMARY AT THE BOOK REVEIW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Opinion

Suprising, it’s actully really entertaining It’s better than the other movies, defently. But it makes more sense to whoever read the book. It’s also REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But you’ll get over it.

Rating

PG 13

Genre

Fantasy/mystery

Note

Trailer did not show scariest part, the snake.

 

Dear Dumb Diary Series November 21, 2010

Filed under: Book Reviews — gracedavidson @ 3:06 am

A book by Jim Benton

Sumarry

 Jamie Kelly trys to survive middle school with her best freind Isabella, her very rudely pretty ememie Angeline, and the eighth cutest boy Huson.

Opinion

very funny!!!!! It’s like a girl version of diary of a wimpy kid except not bad!

genre

realistic fiction

 

 

Finally November 14, 2010

Filed under: Book Reviews — gracedavidson @ 8:22 pm

A book by Wendy Mass

Summary

Whenever Rory asked her parents to do something, her parents would always say “When your twelve, when your twelve…” And now the day has finally come! But little by by little, these expiriences backfire and she crosses them off her list. Does Rory Swenson really want to do this?

Opinion

A slice of adventure and a scoop of suspense.

Genre

Realistic fiction/mabey not

 

Calvin & Hobbes October 26, 2010

Filed under: Book Reviews — gracedavidson @ 12:40 am

By Bill Watterson

Summary

Watch Calvin as he struggles to survive parents, his neighbor Susie, Rosalind his babysitter, and school. With the help of his tiger Hobbes.

Opinion

A lot funnier than it sounds! You might think it’s just for boys, but it’s fun for girls, too.

Genre

comic