Blog Response #7

Upon completion of reading your novel, share in your blog what you have learned about a different culture or a different historical period of time.  What seems strange or different to you?  What couldn't you believe?  What did you discover?  Take time to give specific examples from your novel that share what you learned about history and/or a different culture.  Share your feelings about what you learned.

Blog Response #6

Imagery is key to capturing the reader's imagination and taking him/her on the adventure within the book.  All 4 authors use several different techniques to paint a picture in your mind of the scenes within the plot of the book.  Share two or three images that have been captured in your mind through the author's word choice.  Why are these images so vivid, and how did the author manage to accomplish this task?  Be sure to include specific details of what you envisioned through the author's words.

Blog Response #5

In all five novels the main character or characters face adversity in one way or another.  Describe how you view the character's challenges in your book, and talk about how your character handles the hardships and struggles.  If you were in your character's shoes, how would you handle yourself?  What would you do?

Blog Response #4

With the introduction of a new novel, share in your blog what attracted you to this novel, based on the biographical information of your author and the review of the book.  After reading the first few pages, what is your initial reaction to the book?  Slow start? Jumps right in?  Share your first impressions of your book.