Hey, it’s Rachel! This is my very first post and I’m so excited! Today I will be sharing my favorite quotes from books I have read and would totally recommend. These are the types of quotes you want to have painted onto your wall! Make sure you tell me your favorite quotes from book characters in the comments below. There are many that I love but, for now, I wanted to share my top three! 1. EVERLAND (BY WENDY SPINALE) QUOTE: “'I need to know you will be safe, promise me you’re not going to do anything dangerous,' he says quietly into my ear. Safe is a word I have not known in a long time.” The book that this quote comes from (Everland) is very unique. It’s a Peter Pan story, but it goes in another direction. The book starts off in England with a terrible disease, affecting everyone except children. Among those spared is a girl named Gwen and her siblings. Meanwhile, though Captain Hook is not in England and therefore safe from the disease, he's afraid that it will spread. Thinking that the cure may involve some of the English children who survived, Hook captures Gwen's sister and takes her away. Gwen is devastated. Later, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy known as Pete who offers to help Gwen find her sister. With Pete and his troop of lost boys by her side, will Gwen be able to get her sister and still cure the disease? This is one of my favorite quotes in the book--I just love how it instantly gives a little spark between Pete and Gwen. 2. ELLA ENCHANTED (BY GAIL CARSON LEVINE) QUOTE: “ I want to be with you forever and beyond.” If you love fantasy, magic, and adventure, then Ella Enchanted is for you! Based on the timeless story of Cinderella, this story starts with a baby girl. This baby, named Ella, was visited by a powerful fairy named Lucinda who makes it a custom to visit all the new baby and give them gifts like only fairies can. When Ella would not stop crying, Lucinda decided to give her the gift of obedience. Lucinda had meant this as a good gift, but it ended up being a very binding curse. A curse that forced Ella to obey any command given to her. As Ella grows up, she tries to fight back against the curse but is not successful. She must keep her gift a secret or else if someone commanded her to kill herself, she wouldn't be able to resist the strong magic. This book is full of action with the sweetest ending that will make you want to reread it! As far as the quote goes, it is one of my favorites. This is one that I really want this on my wall! It has such a magical feeling to it. PETER AND THE STARCACTHERS ( BY DAVE BARRY & RIDLEY PEARSON) QUOTE: “No reason to join a fight until you know what side you’re on.” This is yet another Peter Pan story that tells of how Peter Pan went from an orphan living in England to living in Neverland, a magical island, with the ability to fly. The action starts as orphan Peter his friends are about to be sent to serve King Zarboff, an evil leader. To get there, they have to journey on a ship called The Neverland for a month. On the ship, Peter meets a girl named Molly and finds out there is a chest aboard carrying a great mysterious treasure. But when the awful pirate Black Stache (now known as Captain Hook) finds out about the treasure, things go awry. NOTE: If you want a full summary, check out my friend Rose's post HERE. I love the quote is very true to the story, for there are many fights between the good and bad characters. I hope you enjoyed the quotes/summaries and I am looking forward to writing more! Keep reading, -Rachel NOTE FROM PHOEBE: Please help me welcome Rachel to the team by leaving a comment down below! Also, make sure to tell us what your favorite quote from a book character is. Have a phenomenal week!
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Hey everyone! It's Phoebe back with another post for all of you who love to read (If you are not yet a bookworm, but want to be one, click HERE)!
My family has recently re-discovered audio books and so I've been listening a lot using library apps like Hoopla or Overdrive. What with my recent experience, I decided to share with you my all-time favorite audio books for various ages plus a few ideas of when to listen to them! Onward MARCH :)! Awesome audio book #1: Lunch Money by Andrew Clements Greg Canton, a fifth grader, has always loved money: he loves to make it, he loves to save it, and he loves to spend it (in moderation). Not only does he love making money, he's good at it, too, and seems to have an entrepreneur's brain. So naturally, he soon realizes that his large school is the perfect place to get (even more) rich! If every kid in school has an extra quarter in their pocket each day that they're willing to spend, then he could make millions! With his mom's permission, Greg uses her credit card to buy little toys and knickknacks. He takes them to school, selling them at a quarter a piece...they are a hit! But after a few days, the kids just aren't interested anymore. So Greg starts planning for something bigger, something that he could make and sell himself that no one would get tired of--Chunky Comics. I love this audio book because of it's light humor, fun story, and great narration. I also like it because I like starting businesses myself (just ask my sister) so it's interesting to see Greg's approaches. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 7-14 Awesome audio book #2: Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Sal and her mother walk along Blueberry Hill, each carrying a big pail, Sal's mother picking blueberries to store for the long winter and Sal happily placing the berries into her mouth. Little Bear and his mother stomp along the other side of Blueberry Hill, each eating as many blueberries as they can before they hibernate for the long winter. What will happen when Little Bear and Sal get mixed up? This young children's book is great because of the narrator and the fun story line! PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 3-5 Awesome audio book #3: Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia by Barbara O'Conner Sixth grader Bird Weaver has wished for one thing all her life: a chance to go to Disney World. Instead, she is stuck in the small, rural town of Freedom GA. So, when she hears that her school is hosting a spelling bee and one of the prizes is a trip to Disney World, Bird seizes what might be a once in a life time opportunity for her (you see, her family isn't exactly rich). When a new boy comes to town, named Harlem Tate, Bird decides to try to make friends with him before anyone spreads lies about her to him. She realizes that Harlem is misunderstood, just like herself, and she wants to be his friend. With lots of persuasion, Bird gets Harlem to agree to entering the spelling bee with her (the competition requires partners) and they get to work studying hard. At first, Bird wants to win more than anything, but she realizes that being a good friend is way more important than that. This was a favorite of mine a few years ago, but I'm sure I would still enjoy it now because of it's lovable and interesting characters that are fabulously voiced. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 7-13 Awesome audio book #4: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Ten year old Bud is expecting a normal dreary day in the children's home when the caseworker calls his name. They had found a foster family for him (the Amoses) who had a twelve year old son. But this home wasn't good at all, the twelve year old was a bully and a lier, and the parents thought his word was gospel. Needing to escape the spider filled shed that Mr. Amos had locked him into for the night, Bud jumps onto a woodpile in the corner of the shed, jumps up to the window and breaks through the glass. Bruised, bitten, and stung, but alive, Bud runs away with his one briefcase which holds a magazine with a picture of a man on it who he has a real good suspicion might be his father that he never knew what happened to. Bud meets up with a friend of his from "the home" and, together, they set off to the West, determined to find Bud's father. I love this book and I love to listen to it on audio because the book makes you feel sad and yet thoroughly entertained at the same time. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 8-15 Best times to listen? My favorite times to listen to audio books are.... -DURING ROAD TRIPS (listening while you're in the car helps pass the time especially if you struggle with motion sickness and can't look down to read a physical book--sadly, I feel you!) -WHILE WAITING IN LINE -WHILE FOLDING THE LAUNDRY -DURING MEALS -WHILE PAINTING NAILS -WHILE GETTING READY IN THE MORNING -WHILE WINDING DOWN BEFORE BED That's it for the post! I hope ya'll have a good day and keep reading! -Phoebe PS. Comment "eclipse" if you're excited for the sun going dark tomorrow:) Also, were you able to find glasses yet? Hi guys. This is Rose back with another book review! Today, I’ll be talking about A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. I got this book recommendation from Phoebe (the I’m A Book Addict editor) in her post “My Summer Reading List 2017”. I ended up reading this book and loved it! I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Lost Boys of Sudan or in the history of Sudan. But even if you’re not interested in those types of things, A Long Walk to Water is excellent literature and a great story for kids and teens (I would say this book is best for kids that are 11 or older because it can get a bit intense). Let’s head right to the post! Salva was studying at school when he heard gunshots, shouting, and screaming outside of the school building. The young boy, frightened and confused, was forced to flee from persecution. But in doing so, he had to leave his friends, his family, and his home (along with his daily warm bowl of milk). His character and story is based on the true story of Salva Dut and his long, inspiring walk to Ethiopia and then to Kenya. He walked hundreds of miles and eventually, by remembering his uncle’s advice to focus on getting through just today, he led 1500 Lost Boys to safety in a Kenyan refugee camp. A Long Walk to Water also follows the fictional character Nya, an eleven year old girl living in Sudan in 2008 who has to walk eight hours twice a day to fetch water for her family. Nya also has to help support her family in hard times of sickness, drought, and trouble. (If you want to see a full "character delve" on Nya, click HERE.) The two characters' (Salva and Nya) stories are very different but they have two things in common: they both have the same homeland, and their lives are very much centered around water. I really enjoyed this book because of how God used Salva’s suffering to help others. I found both parts of this story inspiring and I love the determination and faith that Salva and Nya each had. You can read more about Salva’s real story and organization (which you will find out about in the book) at: http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/salvas-story/ Thank you for reading this post! I hope your summer was amazing (mine was crazy and busy but very fun). Have a great day and keep reading! -Rose QUESTION OF THE DAY: (leave your answer in the comment box below): What’s your favorite board game or card game? Hey-o and welcome to another I'm A Book Addict Post. It's Phoebe and today I am going to share with you some of my best reading hacks that will help you enjoy your books and chapters!
You may not know that I haven't always loved reading. Actually, I used to dread reading until I got some motivation to start (that motivation for me was a summer reading program). I call this story my "awesome success story" because back three months ago I basically hated reading and now I'm a huge bookworm who is crazily enthusiastic about it! Long story short, if you don't like reading, there's hope for you! I hope that some of the ideas in this post can be the motivation for you that the summer reading program was for me. On that note, let's get started! HACK #1: Make a cozy reading area To motivate you to pick up that book, try making a cozy spot in an empty corner in your bedroom that is especially for when you read. Lay down blankets, pillows, and a varied stack of books to get you inspired! If you have a dedicated area for reading, you may enjoy the time you spend on it much more. HACK #2: Make fun bookmarks If you are one of those people who gets excited over cute little things (me too!), then colorful, fun bookmarks might encourage you to open up your book! You can find very cute bookmarks on Amazon or any bookstore. Or, if you like to D-I-Y, you can make your own! Use card-stock, cardboard, or you can make a strip of rainbow loom as your bookmark. Decorate the bookmark with paints, pencils, markers, or even fabric. If you want to write a message on the bookmarks, just use a sharpie or letter stencils. I'll be anxious to see what you come up with in the way of D-I-Y bookmarks, so be sure to send me an email with a picture of your bookmark by clicking HERE. HACK #3: Vary your media If you get bored or distracted by having to stare at a page crowded with words and sentences, a good idea for you is to vary the media that you use to read. Listen to audio books or download e-books on your iPad, kindle, phone, or computer to keep reading fresh for you. Most public libraries have a free app you can download called Overdrive which allows you to access audio books and e-books quickly and easily. Just don't forget to keep reading physical books once in a while! HACK #4: Vary the location As well as varying what you read, varying where you read will also help reading feel fresh. If you always read in your bedroom, you may find that you start to get bored of reading. Try reading outside sometimes, or in the library, or in different rooms in your house. HACK #5: Don't count the minutes I speak from plenty of experience that reading in front of a clock is the worst thing to do while reading. You'll find yourself counting the minutes and the time will drag on so much more than if you aren't around a clock. If you need to read a certain amount for school, set a timer in a different room so that you will not be distracted by checking the time that's left. Try eliminating clocks and timers entirely if you can and you'll thank me later! HACK #6: Get new material often Go to the library a lot to pick out new books. Not having good reading material around may discourage you from reading, so try to go to the library once a week or every other week or whatever works well for you and your family. That's it for the post--I hope you enjoyed it and found the hacks helpful! COMMENT OF THE DAY: Which hack is your favorite? Tell us in the comment box below. See you next time, Phoebe (Lover of Words) |
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