Blog Post 9: No More Dead Dogs

I am in the middle of reading No More Dead Dogs By Gordan Korman.

The first 5 stages or quite different from any other book, but you can still tell which ones which.

I'll tell you about the call to adventure. The main character, Wallace Wallace, can't tell a lie. When he writes his book report about how much he hates the asssigned book, "Old Shep, My Pal". His teacher becomes very angry and tells him he has detention until he writes a proper report. He refuses (refuses the call) but eventually, on detention time, begins helping with the school performance of "Old Shep My Pal".

Blog Post 8: The Golden Compass

I'm just beginning of reading The Golden Compass By: Philip Pullman 

Lyra is a young girl that is very good at sneaking around and getting into stuff she shouldn't. She lives in a college, I'm not sure why yet, but she is often very lonely, being the only little girl mixed up with a whole bunch of intelligent scholars. She must make life on her own, receiving no "motherly love". Shes used to sneaking around on her own, which has helped to shape her personality. She has a very tough uncle who visits periodicaly, but shes very afraid of him and often avoids him. She has a pet that keeps her company but no human adult she can trust.

I choose this picture because it acuratly describes how she entertains herself and how she spends her time. Shes very sneaky and sly and enjoys sticking her nose in other peoples business. One word to describe her is: curiouse.

Blog Post 7: Getting The Girl

I've just finished reading Getting The Girl written by Susan Juby.

I'll start by explaining the story: Sherman Mack a boy who's totally new to the idea of high school is stuck going to the school with the worst popularity ranking system. Every once and a while a girl will get "defiled" which is the when the entire school spreads horrible rumors about that person then ignores them. Sherman takes it upon himself to find the mystery person who is responsible for pasting the picture of this seemingly "bad" girl in all the schools bathrooms. With hard work, many complications, and girl drama, it's an exciting and funny read and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

A question I have about the text is: What is the motivation of the students to make the "defiled" person so miserable? Why won't someone stand up for them or tell a teacher?

 I believe the answer is simple. Peer Pressure. No one wants to be the odd one out for fear of being defiled themselves. As aggravating as it is, it's true. Teens are so self conscious and worried about what others think of them. This story exaggerates high school a bit too much but it does a good job of telling you to stand up for yourself.