Gregor and the marks of secret

My favorite things are the comedy and adventure of  the series, like  the children learning the  underland creature's language, and Gregor and Luxas friendship.



 My favorite character is Luxa. she is my favorite because  she is protective and because of  her common sense and her sometimes loving behavior and when she is tired. She is also pretty, and Luxas hair in the book it says its soft.





Why I followed the series so far is because  it is awesome,  funny and you always want to know about whats next. You won't ever regret reading the series of Gregor the over lander books.



 The book is also funny  because you never know when the comedy will spit out of their mouths.The jokes, the words, even the way the're doing stuff is funny, like Boots being silly with  Hazard and Temp and how Boots is not afraid of  any underland animals like Butterflies,Lizards, Ants, Rats, Spiders, scorpions, fireflies. Boots loves them all. Because Boots thinks the're funny, cute and silly it's dangerous for all of them protecting Boots.

The Lord of the Rings part II: The Two Towers By: J.R.R. Tolkien

          The Two Towers, the second book of J.R.R. Tolkien's three volume epic, The Lord of the Rings, continues the story of Frodo Baggins- the brave and gentle hobbit upon whom the fate of Middle-earth depends. We pick up where The Fellowship of the Ring left off:: with Frodo alone responsible for ridding the world of the dangerous ring he inherited from his cousin Bilbo-- a ring for which Sauron, the Dark Lord, is restlessly searching. The first part of The Two Towers traces the deeds and perils of each member of the Fellowship after Frodo has gone his way-- from Pippin and Merry's kidnapping by Orcs to the adventures of the noble Aragorn and the wizard Gandalf, which bring them to Orthanc, the indomitable tower of the greedy Saruman.
            The book's second part follows Frodo's terror-fraught travels through the hills of Emyn Muil and the Dead Marshes to Mordor, Sauron's hellish stronghold,where Frodo must try yo destroy his burden at last. On the journey he is accompanied by his intrepid servant Sam, and he seemingly tames the slithery, unscrupulous spy-turned-guide, Gollum. Approaching the Dark Lord's realm, things look less gloomy as he briefly joins forces with the Men of Gondor and learns of a secret passage into Mordor. But Frodo enters what he hopes will be the last phase of his odyssey only to be attacked by the voracious giant spider, Shelob; he loses the ring and is captured by the enemy-- just as the looming war between good and evil, a long-expected contest of epic proportions, is beginning. The Two Towers is the stuff not only of classic myth, but also of modern fairy tale-- delivering the profound impact of both. As the Times literary Supplement wrote after the book was first published in England in 1954, "Such a timeless story must be told in timeless prose. Dr. Tolkien manages this difficult feat very well. . . . Even a single read will not be quickly forgotten."

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Life wasn't easy for Celie. But she knew how to survive, needing to get by.
Then her husband's lover, a flamboyant blues singer barreled into her world and gave Celie the courage to ask for more-- to laugh, to play, and finally-- to love.

Thin Air by Robert Parker

I haven't started reading this book yet but it was suggested to me by another mystery lover. Previously I have read Sherlock Holmes novel called  A study in scarlet which I found very intriguing but I needed a break from that style of writing so I decided to pick a more modern mystery. I did like the Sherlock Holmes book that I read but I wanted something that was less complicated like this Robert Parker book.

Gregor the Overlander, Gregor and The Prophecy of Bane, The Curse of the Warmbloods, and Gregor and the Marks of Secret by Susanne Collins

Why I recommend it: it's funny, it's full with adventure, and survival skills, and it never seems to get old. It's a great book to read to someone  or to read alone. and it's for all different ages.

What book I'm on: the 4th book of the series.

Why I like it: It's hands down interesting.  You always want to know what's next, and it makes no sense.  That's why it's funny.

What I dislike about it: when the people cry or get killed.

Main characters: Gregor, Boots, Ripred , Luxa, Hazard, Ares, Thalia.

 

The Prophet of Yonwood by Jeanne DuPrua

It’s 50 years before the settlement of the city of Ember, and the world is in crisis. War looms on the horizon as 11-year-old Nickie and her aunt travel to the small town of Yonwood, North Carolina. There, one of the town’s respected citizens has had a terrible vision of fire and destruction. Her garbled words are taken as prophetic instruction on how to avoid the coming disaster. If only they can be interpreted correctly. . . .

As the people of Yonwood scramble to make sense of the woman’s mysterious utterances, Nickie explores the oddities she finds around town—her great-grandfather’s peculiar journals and papers, a reclusive neighbor who studies the heavens, a strange boy who is fascinated with snakes—all while keeping an eye out for ways to help the world. Is this vision her chance? Or is it already too late to avoid a devastating war?

The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau

When teenagers Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow lead their people up out of the Earth, fleeing their dying underground city of Ember, everything is new and a little frightening to the refugees--the sun and the moon, birds, trees, fire…and the people of Ember are strange to the 322 citizens of Sparks, one of the few towns on Earth to survive the time of The Disaster. How can they feed and house the 400 Emberites, the leaders of Sparks wonder, when they have just begun to be able to feed themselves comfortably? But if they don’t, these underground people with no survival skills will surely die in the wastelands. They take them in as best they can, but grumbling and bad feeling grows on both sides.

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

It is always night in the city of Ember. But there is no moon, no stars. The only light during the regular twelve hours of "day" comes from floodlamps that cast a yellowish glow over the streets of the city. Beyond are the pitch-black Unknown Regions, which no one has ever explored because an understanding of fire and electricity has been lost, and with it the idea of a Moveable Light. "Besides," they tell each other, "there is nowhere but here" Among the many other things the people of Ember have forgotten is their past and a direction for their future. For 250 years they have lived pleasantly, because there has been plenty of everything in the vast storerooms. But now there are more and more empty shelves--and more and more times when the lights flicker and go out, leaving them in terrifying blackness for long minutes. What will happen when the generator finally fails? Twelve-year-old Doon Harrow and Lina Mayfleet seem to be the only people who are worried. They have just been assigned their life jobs--Lina as a messenger, which leads her to knowledge of some unsettling secrets, and Doon as a Pipeworker, repairing the plumbing in the tunnels under the city where a river roars through the darkness. But when Lina finds a very old paper with enigmatic "Instructions for Egress," they use the advantages of their jobs to begin to puzzle out the frightening and dangerous way to the city of light of which Lina has dreamed.

Mossflower A Tale From Redwall By: Brian Jacques

When the clever and greedy wildcat Tsarmina becomes Queen of the Thousand Eyes and ruler of the peaceful woodlanders with an iron claw, bringing every otter and hedgehog, every mouse and squirrel to its whimpering knees.

But then the brave mouse Martin and the quick-talking mousethief Gonff meet in the dungeon of Kotir Castle. With the aid of all the woodlanders, the two escape and resolve to end Tsarmina's tyrannical rule. Joind by Dinny the mole, Martin and Gonff set off on a dangerous quest for Salamandastron, mountain of dragons, where they are convinced that their only hope, Boar the FIghter, still lives. . . .

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Red Scarf Girl

In 1966, twelve year old Ji li Jiang had everything: brains, the admiration of her classmates, and a bright future in  Communist China. But that year China's leader, Mao Zedong, launched the cultural revolution, and Ji li's world began to fall apart. Over the next few years, he family was humiliated by former friends and neighbors. They lived in constant terror of arrest, and when he father was finally detained, Ji li faced the most difficult dilemma of her life. This is the true story of one family's courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

An orphan who endures a harsh childhood, Jane Eyre becomes governess at Thornfield Hall in the employment of the mysterious Mr Rochester.

The Hobbit

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

STAR WARS X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON By Michael A. Stackpole

Its very name strike fear into enemy hearts.So when rebel hero Wedge Antilles rebuilds the legendary Rogue Squadron, he seeks out only the best-the most skilled, the most daring x-wing pilots. Through arduous training and dangerous missions, he weeds out the weak from the strong, assembling a group of hard-bitten warriors willing to fight, ready to die Antilles knows the grim truth: that even with the best x-wing jockeys in the galaxy, many will not survive their near-suicidal missions. But when Rogue Squadron is ordered to assist in the assault on the heavily fortified imperial stronghold of Black Moon, even the bravest must wonder if any at all will survive….

Arthur Spiderwicks Field Guide to the Fantastical world Around You

In the book Arthur Spiderwicks Field Guide to the Fantastical world Around You by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black it gives lots of information about several different types of mythical creatures. It not only gives the habitats, but the social groupings, and sometimes food, and the appearances. I really like this book because it not only gives me great ideas for my stories, but it gives fresh new take son mythical creatures that seem perfectly plausible. Also the illustrations add to the interesting things about the book.

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Wolves and panthers and bears roamed the deep Wisconsin woods in the 1860's. Still Laura Ingalls' father preferred to live miles away from the nearest neighbors. So Pa built a snug cabin for Ma, Laura, Marry and Baby Carrie. Pa hunted and trapped and farmed. Ma made her own cheese and sugar. All night long,l the wind howled lonesomely, but Pa played his fiddle and safe, keeping the family safe and cozy.

This is a great book so far. It is interesting and detailed!

Vermont Wild written by Megan Price

This series is a collection of real life stories told to Megan Price by Vermont Fish and Game Wardens. This is a fun collection of entertaining stories that are even written in the same dialog as they were told. I like these because some day I want to become a game warden and I am hoping to learn from their mistakes instead of mine. I can also relate to most of the stories in stupid thing that I have attempted so that also makes me laugh. I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates the outdoors. 

White Fang by Jack London

White Fang is the titular character and a novel by American author Jack London. First serialized in a magazine, it was published in 1906. The story takes place in Yukon Territory, Canada, during the Klondike Gold Rush at the end of the 19th-century, and details a wild wolfdog's journey to domestication.

The Simarillion by J.R.R Tolkien

In this epic saga by Tolkien it shows the early history of middle-earth and tying in characters like Galadriel, Elrond, Isulder, and Sauron.
Known as the the "Bible of Middle Earth"; it tells of things such as: The Songs of Eru and Melkor, of the creation of Middle-Earth, and of Feoner the Elf, Morgoth the Destroyer, and Illuvatar the Creator, Turin the Tall, and of course of Simarils the jewels the hold the light of the two threes of Valinor.

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort.  But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves.  Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers.  Finally, it was Bilbo-alone and unaided-who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside!

The lotus Eaters

In the Book The Lotus Eaters By Tatjana Soli, the main character Helen is walking down through a desert town when she noticed a starved child crying. Having a photographers eye; she is about to take advantage of this opportunity and snap a shot when a bicyclist speeds towards the girl. Running up to her and pulling her out of the way, Helen then can not seem to get a word out of the starved child about where her momma is. Picking up the girl covered in urine, with nothing to cloth her but a shirt, she stands there for 15 minutes until an angry mother finally comes to retrieve the child. I really like this book even though I am not very far in it. From the first sentence it grabs at the readers attention, with words of death and time running out. I cannot wait to see what happens next.

Unsolved Mysteries in Science by John Malone

Despite all the advances by science in the twentieth century, as the twenty-first century begins we face a universe of unanswered questions. Join John Malone as he leads us on an entertaining and enlightening excursion into such mysteries as:


What's inside the earth?
How do we learn languages?
How did the universe begin?
How many dimensions are there?

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a great story of adventure written by Mark Twain during the time of slavery. It takes place in the South on the Mississippi and really gives the reader a good feeling of what life was like. Along with it's counter part the Adventures of Tom Sawyer, this book is one of my personal favorites in literature.