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Name:Pumpkins Downfall Author:Leon Rosselon Genre:Fiction Pumpkin is a terrifying bully. By teasing Sara - a very quiet, different sort of child who loves all creatures - Pumpkin feels good. But Sara has a magical way of dealing with Pumpkin and soon his bullying days could be over.

The language in this text is very basic and I could of read a book with more sophisticated vocabulary. Text to text: this book is not like any book I have read before but in the future I'm sure I will read a book similar to this. Good Vocabulary: "Hilarious joke", "awkward girl", "Frantic with worry", "Pumpkin was furious". Text to world: this book connects to the world, for people like Sara getting bullied by people like pumpkin. The morale for this book is "what goes around comes around". I feel empathy for Sara because she was an innocent girl getting bullied and she got really irritated at Pumpkin(the bully) and got rid of him for a short period of time and his bullying days were over. Recommendation I would recommend this book to Boys and Girls of all ages. Because it is an enjoyable book for everyone.



Name:The Monkey Puppet Author:Leon Rosselson Plot:Mark, a child with 'special needs' who can only talk through his glove puppet with a monkey face. Because he's different he gets teased too but he's befriended by Tim who tries to protect him. When Mark's glove puppet vanishes, Mark doesn't come to school. Tim tracks both down and discovers just how and why Mark came to be so different.

Description: The language in this text is very hard to understand like "silhouetted", and "Darted". Text to text: this book does connect to any other book I have read in the past, but I am certain I will read a book in the future that connects to this book. Text to self: this book does not connect to me because I don't talk through a puppet. Text to world:this book might connect to the world but I haven't heard about any people/kids only talking through their puppet. The morale of this story is "If you are concerned or curious about someones problem don't stand back go check it out and help them. Recommendation: I would recommend this book to kids aged from 6-9 yrs of age.

Name:Zero Hour. Author:Leon Davidson. Genre:Non-fiction and award winning. Plot:When the Australians and New Zealanders arrived at the Western Front in 1916, the fighting had been going for a year and a half and there was no end in sight. Description: Text To Self: This book doesn't connect to me, but I do love war books. Text To World: This book connects to the war that named Zero Hour. Text To Text: This Book does connect to other books I have read like Red Haze, and Scarecrow Army. This book is about the battle of Zero Hour and remembering the ones who fought and died for their country. This book taught me to not go into the war in the future because it is brutal and bloody. Recommendation: I would recommend this book to people that are 12-14 yrs of age.

Name: How Big Is It. Author:Ben Hillman Plot: Whats the Big Idea? series combines high-impact visuals and a big trim size to teach contact. In this first title, wildly different objects are take out of their normal context and placed next to one another to allow for new and exciting perspectives.

text to text: this book connects to many other books I have read in the past. Those books are, How Strong Is It, How Small Is It and many others. Text to world: This book is about mysteries of the world Text to self: This book is way off from connecting to me. there is no morale to this book. This book taught me about mysteries around the world. I would recommend this book to anyone that knows how to read it is an interesting book about the big things in the world.

 Name:Auschwitz Author:Clive.A.Lawton Genre:History A description of what happened at Auschwitz, a concentration camp in Poland used during World War II by the Nazis to gather and murder many people, mostly Jews. The language in this book isn't complicated and I can understand it. I like it how the survivors had really described how they felt. Text to self: If I were one of the prisoners I would be terrified of what could happen to me and what would happen to me. Text to world: This book connects to the gruesome murders of the Jews and Polish citizens at Auschwitz. The characters in this book were the prisoners of Auschwitz and the Nazis and the polish people. I felt empathy for the POW's in Auschwitz because they felt the pain for the loss of the war and they were innocent people getting tortured unfairly. text to text: This book was different to other books because I was heartbroken reading this book especially when it had a picture of the ovens and men waiting to go into the as chambers and they were told they were going to have a shower but really they were having a shower with deadly gas. I have learned that the murders at Auschwitz were gruesome. The Germans were unfair with the murdering at concentration camps. Recommendation:I would recommend this book to kids aged 12-15 because it has brutal and sad stories about people who remarkably survived in Auschwitz.

Name:Creforce //Author:Stella Tzobanakis// //Genre:History// On 20 May 1941, Nazi Germany launched an airborne invasion of Crete. They expected to be welcomed by the Cretan community and to meet little resistance from the Allies. But they were mistaken. Australian, New Zealand and British troops, alongside Greek soldiers and the people of Crete, formed a crucial bond as they defended the tiny island. The battle lasted for ten days. The bonds formed between the Anzacs and Cretans have lasted for generations. Text to self: If I were Charles Jager I would feel free but worried every time I escaped from a Nazi camp, I would of went and joined one of the guerrilla forces in the mountain. Plus when I got home I would of told all of my tales of escaping from camps and getting captured again. Language used: In this book the writing was hard to understand because it was inky and old. But the language was simple to understand and it was good to have a basic army structure in the front of the book. I have learned that war can be brutal and bloody. Plus,the battle of Crete was really severe and dangerous but it turned out to be a victorious war. The characters in this book were countries. New Zealand, Australia, Greece, and Germany. I felt empathy for the people of Crete because they were in a horrible position when the war came. But they stood up for their country and fought alongside the Australians, New Zealanders, and British troops to earn their victory. Text to world:This book is connected to the brutal war of Crete, and the enemy could shoot you out of the blue. Text to text: this book is just like any other war book that I have read like Gallipoli. It has the Australians, New Zealanders, and British in both wars. Recommendation:I would suggest this book to kids aged from 10-13 that have a interest in war and that likes stories of soldiers escaping and getting caught and how my comrades had suffered.

Name:Odious Oceans Author: Anita Ganera Genre:Non-Fiction A guide to oceans with the gritty bits left in! Read the reporter's guide to the seabed; uncover the details of the Titanic's last day; see if you're nautical enough to join the Navy; shudder at ships lost in the Bermuda Triangle; and tremble over modern-day pirates who terrorize the seas Language used: The language used in this book is a bit technical for me but I could handle it because I got some noggins. text to self: If I were the shark on the front cover I would be so psyched because I would have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I learned that some people are risking their own life when they go in the deep blue sea. Text to text: this book is not similar to any book I have read before, but in the future I am sure that The characters in this book is all the creatures in the deep blue sea. Text to world: this book relates to the great wonders of the sea. I would prefer this book to someone that loves the sea and the animals in it and that enjoys Geography. Name:Scarecrow army:The Anzacs at Gallipoli Author:Leon Davidson Genre:Non-Fiction On 25 April 1915, thousands of Australians and New Zealanders landed at an unnamed cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula. They had come to fight the Turks. They thought the battle would be over in three days, but months later they were still in the trenches they'd dug at the landing. Gallipoli fast became a graveyard where bodies lay above the ground and the living slept under it. The Anzacs went looking for the adventure of a lifetime. The language used in this book is very basic to me there was a few swear words but it wasn't over rated with its sophisticated vocabulary or its swearing. Text to self:If I were one of the soldiers in that war, I would be so freaked because I would worry that if I mucked up I would put other people's lives in danger, including mine. I learned that war is quite risky.That's given me a clue that I should not go into war when I am older. The characters in this book are not really characters they are Countries and they are Australia, New Zealand, Brittan, and Turkey. Text to text: This book is really not that different from Creforce because the Australians, New Zealanders, and the British armies are in both wars and books. Text to world: This book relates to the great but bloody adventures through that gruesome war for Gallipoli. This book would be good for any gender, or age group over 10 (over because it is a gripping war story and a gut wrenching tale to it.)

 

Name: Tod in Biker City

Author:Anthony Masters Genre:Fiction Brief description:This is the story of Tod and his family. They all end up in danger when Tod's father discovers water in the desert - and only Tod can save them. I found the language in this book extremely basic, it wasn't a humorous book it was quite a straight forward scenario mission. Text to self: If I were Tod I would be so worried about my father I would be thinking. Have they killed him yet? Have they beat him up and stuffed him in a large hole? Text to world:This book is connected to some of the kids who have lost their father/mother and are worried about them, and they decide to go out and search for them.They don't give up till they have identified their father/mother even if they are dead or alive. a bit like Missing Pieces. Text to text: this book was different from another book I have read. But hopefully in the future I will read a book like this book. Characters in this book were Tod, Tod's father, The bikers, and the Mum. Language: Language in this book was really simple and easy to understand. Recommendation:I would recommend this book to people that are 8-10 yrs of age.

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Book: The Silver Sword Author:Ian Serraillier This book is classed as a Fiction Brief: The classic tale of a journey through war-torn Europe. Alone and fending for themselves in a Poland devastated by World War Two, Jan and his three homeless friends cling to the silver sword as a symbol of hope. As they travel through Europe towards Switzerland, where they believe they will return with their parents, they encounter many hardships and dangers. This extremely moving account of an epic journey. I recommend this book to 11-12 (mainly boys) year old students. I like this book because it is an attention gripping story plus I like war type books I love this book and I liked it how they actually wrote a book based on a true story. RESPONSE The language used is was enough for me to understand it and I liked it how they translated the polish and german were translated not like most books I have read they just leave the language like" the land we call home" some of it was left Japanese. Text to self: If I were Edek (the older brother) I would feel empathy... for Bronia (little sister) because she is a little girl going through war and she is going through stress trying to find her father and mother. I learned that when you are down you always get back up and keep on trying and never give up. Text to world:This book connects to World War II.

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Book:Horrible Histories Vicious Vikings Author:Teary Deary Genre:Non-Fiction Plot:This book is packed with frightening facts about the vile invaders from the North and their savage enemies, including such legendary warriors as Fat-thighs, Oaf, and Stinking.. RESPONSE The language used in this book is understandable and funny at the same time. But there was some words I had to look twice at. Text to self: If I were a wife of a viking I would run away because if I had a child he wouldn't know how to controll his anger when the baby is crying. I felt empathy for... The enemies of the vikings because if they got caught they would be Viciously killed and stabbed to death. I learned that... Vikings aren't very nice when it comes to WAR! Text to world:This book is connected to the old times when Vikings were alive and vicious beasts. I didn't really find a theme in this book? Recommendation:I loved this book so I do recommend this book, to others, that like a little bit of a quiz and like learning about Vikings

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Book: Horrible Histories Incredible Incas Author: Teary Deary Genre:Non-fiction Plot:The Incan Empire ruled 12 million people but was conquered by 260 Spanish invaders - and a few germs. Find out about chilling child sacrifices, Incas golden temples, and why Llamas wore earrings and drank beer.. RESPONSE The language used in the book, is understandable but I didn't really get some of the jokes like a person said "fancy some popcorn" the other person replied with a dog in front of them "no thanks I am having a hot dog". I didn't like this book because it wasn't very funny and I didn't understand the things they did with their lives, and this story is not my type of story I like so, I think that this book isn't one of Terry Deary's greatest, but I still think he is one of the greatest and funniest author I have come upon in my lifetime of reading. Text to self: If I were the hamster on the cover I would run and squeal like a mouse. Plus shout out Inka Stinka. I feel sorry for... the Incas because they had a miserable life,the incas how they became slaves and had to work for another nation in their own country, I think that is crazy and weird but "Hey" this is reality here. Text to world: But I like it how this story is actually based on a true lifetime. Recommendation:I personally didn't like this book, so I don't recommend this book to others.

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Book:Stormin Normans Author: Teary Deary Genre:non-fiction Plot: this book has fascinating facts about Bill the Conqueror and his bully boys who battled at Hastings, stormed around Europe and joined the Crusades. There are tales of limb-chopping, terribly tortured saints and you can find out what "really" happened in 1066. RESPONSE I liked the language used in this book is fantastic, and I liked the jokes like this one "a man has dressed up an he says to his wife how do i look she says you look like a peacock the man replies with a thank you", they were very funny, plus their comics were extraordinary and different. I felt empathy for the people on the front because there is only two of them vs heaps of arrows coming at them and horses are waiting to trample them. If I were the people on the cover, I would call "retreat" and die trying, not just stand, and fight. I learned that.. the Normans were a great country, back in there days(especially in war). This book is "actually", connected to a real lifetime that ,is still running with life now. I do agree with recommending this book to others.