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Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

Forbidden Doors: The Society by Bill Myers

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

This book is about two kis who had just moved to this new school and they are trying to get through their father’s death. Well, the one kid finds out that his dad is a live as a spirt and its not him and also the girl finds out there these things that a group of kids wearing round there necks and its one of these deamon worshiper thing.

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

My favorite scene in the story is when the boy goes into one of these rooms at the bookstore and they are playing a game and he almost gets hit by a game piece and its from a spirt.

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

Easy because I thought there wasn’t that many big words.

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where would you meet them and why?

I would like to meet becka because shes been through a lot and she seems cool and i would meet her at the park because she likes running and walking.

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

Nope I liked it all.

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

Yes because it’s a good book and yo would enjoy it as much as I did.

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

Kim Empty Inside by Beatrice Sparks

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

Its abot this girl who thinks she is fat, so she eats and then purges. She does not tell anyone until she ends up in the hospital and they call her mom.She mets this really nice guy named lawrence who she ends up dating and all along hew knew about her eating disorder, but he does not care.Kim broke up with him but they go out again like a week after.

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

I liked the scene where Lawrence and Kim go to the beach and Lawrence tells Kim that he knows about her eating disorder. But yet he does not care so they go out again.

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

It was really easy to read.

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where would you meet them and why?

I would want to meet Kim, at the college, so I can see how hard it is.

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

I liked everything about this book.

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

Yes because it’s a really good book and some people can relate to this.

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

Douglas Adams Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

Its about the earth being destroyed and only one man from eath alive that has a friend who he thought was from earth but is an alien and they ecape before the eath is destroyed

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

When author and Ford(the alien) get picked up by the space ship named the Heart of Gold

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

easy

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where would you meet them and why?

auther dent on the heart of gold

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

no

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

yes if you like fantasy

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

Hip Hop High School

By: Alan Lawerce Sitomer

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

Hip Hop High School is about a girl name Thersea who is in highschool in the city. She wants to go to the college USC . She also gets sidtracked with drama. Her best friend turns out to be pregnant. She also gets in trouble for going to a party with drugs and achahol. She also falls in love with her friend Devon and actually goes to the college she wants to.

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

My favorite scene is at the beginning of the book on the first day of school when theresea and her friend cee saw get in touble for passing notes. It was my favorite because it reminds me of when me n my friends always got caught passing notes in middle school

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

Easy

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where would you meet them and why?

I would meet theresea because she sunds cool. I would meet her at the either the mall or the movies because i always go there with my friends.

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

No I liked everything except that someone that’s important to her gets shot.

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

Yes because it is a very good book. I think a lot of people my age would enjoy its funn sad and happy all in one book and it deals with drama were all have a lot of drama in our life too.

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

Setting

Think about where the bulk of your story will take place. This might be a city, a forest, a house, etc. Create a setting that shows.

In what time period is your story set?

Copy and paste the information below for each major setting in your short story. So if your short story takes place in three locations, you need to copy and paste this three times and answer each question for that specific setting. Please do not have more than three settings.

Setting Location:

Describe how the setting looks.

Describe the sounds of the settings.

What tastes are involved in the setting?

What smells are in the setting?

Describe what the setting feels like to the touch. This could could involve physical feeling or a sense or something felt in the air.

Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

I read the book The Confessions of a Heartless Girl. By Martha Brooks.

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

Well there was this girl named Noreen and she was living with her mom and her dad. Her dad abused

her so she went to go live with her aunt Gladys. She lived there till she was 17 and then she went off

with her boyfriend which she was with ever since since the 9^th grade. She was 17 and living with her

boyfriend Wesley. She has just noticed that he was pregnant and couple of weeks ago. But, she has

been with another guy before Wesley. She was about 2 weeks into her pregnancy. And she left Wesle

y and went with Del. So it was 8 and a half months that passed and he has been having pains in her

stomach so Del took her to the hospital and she went into labor ad 7 and a half hours Del went in to

see how she was and she went in seeing a beautiful baby BOY (:

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

My favorite scene was when Noreen had her baby and how he was happy with herslef for doing

something good.

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

It was kinda hard because it was going back and forth threw the story from Del to Noreen to Wesley

and all of the characters.

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where

would you meet them and why?

I would meet Noreen and I wold meet her at her work because she is always there.

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

Nope I liked everything.

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

Yes, It tells young girls to finish school and not to get pregnant at 17 years old.

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

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Fireside Book Chat:

So what book did you read and who wrote it?

I read The Wrong Number 2 and R.L. Stine wrote it.

Tell us a briefly what the book is about (summary of the book.)

Its about 2 girls who are trying to find out why this guy tried to kill them one summer ago and they

get a phone call from what it sounds like him but he’s in jail .

What was your favorite scene? Describe.

My favorite scene is when they are tied up in the basement of the guy’s house and they try to untie the

rope. They finally get it before they get caught on fire.

In your opinion, was the book an easy or hard read?

I thought it was a easy read.

If you could meet your favorite character in this book somewhere, who would you meet, where

would you meet them and why?

I would meet one of the girls and her name is Jade. I would like to meet her at the mall because she

likes shopping.

Was there anything about this book that you didn’t like? If so, what was it?

Nope I liked it all.

Would you recommend others read this book? Why?

Yes I would, because I thought it was a really good book.

Out of a 5 star rating with 5 being the highest, how would you rate this book.

5 stars

Creating Your Protagonist/Antagonist

The first part in creating any short story is to create a memorable character you want to write about.   This questionnaire should help.   Don’t just flippantly fill in the answers.  Remember, that every decision you make now will affect how your story will feel and end up.  All characters must be school appropriate.  While you will probably not use all this information, it is helpful to get a real feel for your character by thinking through these things and writing them out.

The Basics:

• What is your character’s name? Does the character have a nickname?

• What is your character’s hair color? Eye color?

* What does the character wear?

• Who are your character’s friends and family?

* Who does he/she surround herself with and who are the people your character is closest to?  (confidante)

* Describe the confidante.

* Where does he/she call home?

• Where does your character go when he/she is angry?

• Does he/she have a secret? Can the antagonist/protagonist exploit it?

• What is in your character’s refrigerator right now?

* On her bedroom floor?

* On her nightstand?

* In her garbage can?

* Does your character have any habits?