Battle of the Books Stuffs

Hey everybody! I'm back, and right before the Battle of the Books tournament for middle school! It's actually tomorrow, but still. It should be very, um, interesting. Good or bad, I'm not quite sure. Anyways, I just wanted to tell you that because I won't be in Battle of the Books for then next couple of years (if I join again), then I'll be able to update a lot more! There may not be many of you that see and follow my blog, but those who do are very important to me. So big thanks to you, loyal readers. Tell your friends, okay? :)

I promised a friend of mine (if you're reading this, then you know who you are) that I would read the novel Ender's Game on February 26, which is on Wednesday. So, the next update will probably be about that. There you go. Hope you're excited, if you're a fan!

Well guys, I've got to go, but I hope you have an awesome week and be sure to wish my team and I good luck at our BOB tournament tomorrow! Until next time!

P.S. Here's the oddest word of the day I could find!

Word of the Day: Verisimilitudinous

Definition: Appearing true or real, being actually factual

Example: I'm not sure if the word "verisimilitudinous" is really verisimilitudinous. 

Verisimilitudinous

Verisimilitudinous

New Book: Eleanor and Park

 

Hey guys! I'm back! Oh my gosh, it's been over a month since I've updated last! Ouch. Really sorry about that. Guess I've just been really busy! :)

Anyway, just like always, I have a new book for you! I haven't read it yet, but I really want to. The mystery book is.... Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell! The book is supposed to be about two misfit kids, Eleanor and Park, set in the year 1986. Apparently, they fall in love. I'm not usually able to read romantic books (because of the, ah, lovey-dovey factor, I guess), but I've got the feeling that this book is not exactly what it seems to be.

You can find the summary at the link below, or just Google/Bing/Yahoo/etc. it. Go check it out!

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15745753-eleanor-park

Alright guys, I know it was short, but I have to go now. If you do read this book, I sincerely hope you enjoy it. Happy reading, my beloved viewers! Until next time!

Greetings, fellow readers! I am back from my far away land of distraction and have a new post for you! Honestly though, I am quite sorry that I haven't updated in nearly a month. I really need to fix this whole procrastination thing don't I? :)

Anyway, on to today's book, or rather, series of books! I read these books when I was in the third and fourth grade, but really, I would recommend them to anyone. The series I am talking about is the Warriors series! The Warriors Series isn't just one whole series though, it's many mini-series' that are linked together to tell the whole story. You can go to this webpage:

http://www.warriorcats.com/books 

to find all the books and the order they go in, because if I were to explain it, it probably wouldn't make any sense. Anyways, the full series is about different groups of cats who live in the forest and the challenges they face. Yes, sounds stupid, but it's so much more. They have their own system of training and turning them into "warriors". They each get their own special names, jobs, and spiritual duty. And the challenges these cats face is not always borne from the forest. 

These books kept me entertained for ages. I loved them and still do! If you're looking for a time consuming and amazing book series that'll keep you on the edge of your seat and love it, read the Warriors series by Erin Hunter!

Hello readers! Today is the day! Today I am updating about the third and final book that I won't shut up about! Any guesses? No? Maybe? Okay then. I won't tell you.... Who am I kidding? I have to say something! This book rocks!

I present to you...drum roll please... Champion by Marie Lu!!!! Author sound familiar? This novel is the third book in the Legend Trilogy! I was so excited when it came out! I finished it the first day!

If you have read the first two books (which you might want to do, seeing as how it wouldn't make sense otherwise) then probably understand how excited I was for this to come out. I can't describe how amazing this novel really is, there's just no words. This is probably the best book I have ever read, and that's saying something. Please, please read it if you can. It is.....epic, amazing, awesome,thrilling, non-stop brilliance, and so much more.

I just can't put it into words.

Everything falls into place in this novel. Somebody dies, but I won't say who. Could it be Day??? Maybe...no spoilers here! Gotta read this awesome series to find out!

House of Hades by Rick Riordan- AWESOME!!!!

Hello again guys! This is the second post that I have promised you! Best for last, and it's coming up people! By the way, I'm thinking about doing a contest to win a free book, so tell your friends and they can join in on the fun! Just an idea...haha. Anyways, today's book is......drum roll please......is House of Hades by Rick Riordan! Let me tell you, I am a huge Percy Jackson fan and I nearly died during the year long wait for this book. Now we have to wait even longer for the next book! Aaaaah! I guess I'll just read some fanfiction to tie me over.....

Anywho, this book really is amazing! I finished the night it came out, I was that excited. Just saying, if you are going to read the series read them in order. It's kinda confusing otherwise. :)

Honestly, it was exactly as expected. I loved how Tartarus was portrayed (no spoilers for you!) and how Nico's character developed and Leo did this and Hazel did that and Frank became kick-butt and Jason was awesome and.....so much more! In case you haven't noticed, I haven't said anything on Percy or Annabeth. You just have to read this epic book to find out!!!!! Love it!!!

Until next time guys!

Hello you awesome people! I am beyond sorry for the wait on this update. I felt so guilty not updating, but I could never find the time (middle school, new people, extreme homework, projects, clubs, writing, etc.). Please don't come after me with pitchforks! Just kidding :).


So, today I have a new book for you guys! Let's see a show of hands of how many people are interested in World War 2? Okay, before you say anything, I am thoroughly obsessed with it! Not in a sadistic way, but because I find it fascinating. To anyone who fought in it, or know anyone who fought in it, or even anyone who has served at all, Happy Veterans Day and thank you!

Back to this week's book. How many people know that Japan actually invaded Alaska trying to win the war? Well, they did invade the Aleutian Islands. It was absolutely terrible. How do I know? I read Ghosts in the Fog: The Untold Story of Alaska's WW2 Invasion! And yes it is on 2013-2014 Battle of the Books.

This novel tells with brutal truth about what happened to the Aleutians. I recommend this for anyone in middle school, or a bit higher. Definitely not elementary school.  It really is an enjoyable book if you like history.

I will probably update sometime in the next three days; I have two awesome books I want to share with you and they include Percy Jackson and Legend....:).

See you then guys!

Back to School (UGH!)

 

 

Hello faithful readers! I'm back! School has started and I am completely wiped out!  Middle School is very, very different from Elementary School, that much is true. I wish summer didn't have to end....at least it's a Friday! :)

Anyway, are any of you readers out there planning on joining Battle of the Books? I sure am! For those of you who don't know what it is, Battle of the Books (BOB) is a tournament between schools in a county that compete to see which school knows the books on the list better. Basically, you read books and answer clever questions in a tournament. For example a judge might ask your team "In which book did a character sneeze, creating a chain reaction around the store?" You would answer and they would either give you points or move on to the next team.

 It may sound easy at first, but it is somewhat difficult. In elementary school you need to read about 18 books and in middle school, you need to read about 28 books. (I say ''about'' because sometimes they take off 1 or 2 books) Because I read so much, I'm addicted to this program. It really is cool!

Remember my earlier update, about Legend? Well, guess what? Legend is on the BOB list! Now I have an excuse to read it over and over again! (Not that I need one anyway.......) BOB really can show you about some awesome books!

That's it for today guys! Hope you have a great weekend and survive school next week!

And remember, READ, READ, READ!