My Reading Growth in 7th Grade

  • Summer Reading: The Alchemist

    Summer Reading: The Alchemist
    I would rate this novel 2 out of 5 stars. In the book, 2 siblings learn they can use magic. They then are forced to run from other magical beings who want them dead. I did not enjoy this book because there was way to much going on, and it was hard to keep track of what was happening in the plot.
  • First Independent Reading Novel: HP The Order of the Phoenix

    First Independent Reading Novel: HP The Order of the Phoenix
    I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. This is the 5 book in the HP series. Harry is just now beginning to realize how hard its going to be to kill the Dark Lord. This book is an amazing magical journey for readers!
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    7th Grade School Year

  • The Outsiders

    The Outsiders
    I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. After being involved with a murder or a soc, Pony's life changes forever. He learns that life for a greaser is never easy. I did not like it when dally died. :'(
  • Second Independent Reading Novel: HP The Half-Blood Prince

    Second Independent Reading Novel: HP The Half-Blood Prince
    I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. In this book, Harry and Dumbledore begin there search for the horcruxes. Unfortunately Harry is soon left to find the rest alone. I loved how in this book we learn more details about the antagonists childhood.
  • Third Independent Reading Book: HP The Deathly Hallows

    Third Independent Reading Book: HP The Deathly Hallows
    I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. This is the last book in the HP series. It has an amazing ending, and also involves an epic final battle between good and bad. I enjoyed the how this book shows how strong Harry is without Dumbledore.
  • Fourth Independent Reading Book: The Maze Runner; 1,2,3, and prequel

    Fourth Independent Reading Book: The Maze Runner; 1,2,3, and prequel
    I rate this series 5 out of 5. In this book, a group of teenage boys wake up with no memories of the past. They are forced to find a way out of there deadly home of the maze. I loved how because of the characters lost memories, readers learn about characters as the characters learn about themselves.
  • Fifth Independent Reading Book: Hunger Games 1, 2, 3

    Fifth Independent Reading Book: Hunger Games 1, 2, 3
    I rate this series 5 out of 5. After being forced to live in the shadow of the Capital for years, Katniss begins a rebellion against president Snow. Her and others work hard to free the enslaved districts of Panem. I loved how strong bonds between characters in this book were, such as Prim and Katniss.
  • Literature Circle Book: The Lost Hero

    Literature Circle Book: The Lost Hero
    I rate this book 4 out of 5. In this book 3 kids learn that they are the children of the gods. They soon learn of a prophecy, and that they are the only ones who can save the world from the giants. I did not like how confusing it was when figuring out who was related to who, between the demi-gods and gods.
  • Sixth Independent Reading Book: The 5th Wave 1,2,3

    Sixth Independent Reading Book: The 5th Wave 1,2,3
    I rate this book 6 out of 5 stars. The world is attacked by aliens, and over 7 billion people are killed. Cassie and some other survivors must soon decide whether or not they want to save themselves, or what makes them human. This book has an amazing storyline that captures readers attention. BEST BOOK EVER!
  • The Giver

    The Giver
    I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. Jonas and everyone in his community lives with Sameness. When Jonas receives memories from the past, he decides he doesn't want to live this life. I liked the futuristic asspects of this book, like the Giver transferring memories to Jonas.
  • Seventh Independent Reading Book: Snow Like Ashes

    Seventh Independent Reading Book: Snow Like Ashes
    I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.In this book, a few remaining free survivors of Winter fight to take back there people and magic from Spring. In the end Meira learns a huge secret that changes her life forever, making her the most important Winterian. I liked how the setting and story line is very different from most books today.