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Post by adamcairns on Jun 22, 2015 20:40:39 GMT
Sir Alex Ferguson Autobiography – Adam Cairns
Interested in knowing all about the tactics and interesting stories of one of the greatest football managers of all time? Whether you are a fan of Manchester United, Aberdeen, St Mirren or even just like the man, the Sir Alex Ferguson autobiography is the book for you! The former Scottish footballer and manager talks about all of the juicy transfer business he was involved in, what different players were like when working along side them and what it’s like managing some of the best clubs in football history. Overall I rate this 5 stars and would recommend this autobiography of this iconic figure to any football fan out there.
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Post by Jack Duffus on Jun 22, 2015 21:09:11 GMT
The Da Vinci Code- Dan Brown
Crime, tension and action this book has it all. From assassin monks to quick-thinking professors this book will make you want to read more and more. Dan Brown has put the story of 2 characters into one book. It slowly reveals the story as the 2 characters get more involved with each other. The book is about an American professor who has made it his goal in life to track down and find the holy grail. He gets closer and closer to where he thinks it lies but always has someone trying to stop him. He gets involved in police detective work trying to help them track a mysterious serial killer. This book always makes you think about what will happen next.
I'd recommend this book to adults and fans of crime novels
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Post by Adam Farooq on Jun 22, 2015 21:30:23 GMT
Exciting, thrilling yet also provoking, The Hunger Games says it all. This has probably been one of my favourite reads and fair to say it's also a favourite of millions all over. Once you've started reading this book, you'll find it so difficult to put down. It's all about a young 16 year old determined and brave girl called Katniss who takes her sisters place in competing in the Hunger Games against 23 others from different districts. Only one competitor can gain victory. However there's only one rule, kill or be killed. Katniss learns to only trust her competitors who are loyal and well, kill the rest who have hatred towards her. She is ready to face her fears and make life changing choices, which makes this book inspiring to readers. The book is full of constant suspense and you actually feel like you're alongside Katniss competing in the games. Suzanne Collins has made this book incredibly descriptive. Everything is completely unexpected, is very relatable and teaches important lessons on making life-changing choices. The Hunger Games is a must read for people who love great fantasies. You won't want to miss this breathtaking novel.
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Post by Joanna Porter on Jun 22, 2015 21:37:23 GMT
Looking For Alaska - John Green
The title of this book underestimates the full capacity of this moving story by John Green, and it's thorough theme of friendship, love and tragedy. A rather shy teenager, Miles, is obsessed with old famous people's last words, before they die. He moves to a new boarding school in Alabama, to 'seek a Great Perhaps' - last words of François Rebelais. He makes strong friendships there, especially with a young troubled girl, Alaska, and his new roommate Chip, and learns the value and pain of living and loving unconditionally. Miles faces dealing with the devastation of losing the one he loves, and, as the title states, is Looking for Alaska, and the answers to the tragic event.
I would recommend this book highly to teenagers, as it entertained and kept me eager to read, throughout.
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Post by Miriam Taylor on Jun 22, 2015 22:20:49 GMT
Wanting a bit of wilderness? Well this is the book for you! In this fascinating book, Cheryl Strayed talks about her personal experiences. At only twenty six Cheryl thought she had lost everything and took the redemptive nature of travel for three months as she hiked1,100 miles alone along the Pacific Crest Trail. With no experience of long distance hiking, the journey was nothing more than a line on a map. Holding a promise: a promise of piecing together a life that lay shattered at her feet. The topic of crying while reading Wild will obliterate you but you, as women or men will still love it for a very long time.
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Post by Martha Townsley on Jun 22, 2015 23:37:12 GMT
Looking For Alaska by John Green
If you like books to be an emotional roller coaster then this book is 100% for you. In Green's book, he explores love in a way no one has before. The storyline is that the loser boy meets the popular girl and they seem to hit it off but further in, things twist like never before. Culver Creek is where Miles meets Alaska, the Colonel, Lara and Takumi, all leading him in the tracks of unforgettable memories, adventures and of course, heartbreak. To know everything, you must understand, but is Miles willing to do that?
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Post by awaddell on Jun 23, 2015 7:21:37 GMT
Well done folks!
Greig - Sounds great, who narrates the piece? Would you recommend this to non-rugby/non-sports fans? Is there something in it for them?
Scott - Good choice. What did you learn about O'Driscoll? Is it an autiobiography or biography? Would you recommend this to non-rugby/non-sports fans? Is there something in it for them?
Melissa - Excellent vocabulary. Are you reading the series?
Dionne - Clear and persuasive, well done. How did you find the ending? What about the news articles and codes?
Lottie - Good use of rhetorical question, atch capital letters though. Was this your first crime novel?
Catriona - Effective sentence structure. Have you read the Book Thief?
Rosa - Rule of three and rhetorical question. Well done. I haven't read this, would you recommend it to adults too?
What's next?
Mr W
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Post by awaddell on Jun 23, 2015 7:31:46 GMT
Well done Adam C,
Effective rhetorical question.
What did you find most surprising?
Mr W
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Post by awaddell on Jun 23, 2015 7:35:54 GMT
Jack,
I couldn't agree more and your good recommendations of target readers are perfect. Effective rule of three and a sense of urgency. Ideal. Are you planning to read the rest of the series? How did you find the character of Silas? Have you seen the movie?
Mr W
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Post by awaddell on Jun 23, 2015 7:40:39 GMT
Adam F - Effective rule of three, sentence structures and emotive language. Well done. Have you read the whole series? If not, are you planning to?
Joanna - Perfect target audience and good use of emotive language. Would this make a good film like Paper Towns and Fault in Our Stars?
Miriam - Strong emotive langauge. Are you p[lanning to see the movie?
Martha - Effective rhetorical question. I think this style of writingt suits you. Would this make a good film like Paper Towns and Fault in Our Stars?
Well done folks, Mr W
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Post by Carry groom on Jun 23, 2015 8:13:30 GMT
English blog - The Flaut in our Stars
The fault in our stars is the number one new York's times bestseller. It's a story written by John Green in which it's like an emotional roller coaster taking you through deep sadness, letting a few tears drop down your face then finding yourself smiling cheek to cheek. This story is about a young teenage girl coping with the diagnosis of lung cancer. She is forced to attend a cancer support group in which she meets another young teenager who has also suffered with cancer, Augustus. He has faced osteosarcoma, it's a rare form of bone cancer however he has recently had the all clear. They become inseparable embarking through their life of emotions, including their love for each other and hard times. A connection they both have is their love for the same author of their favourite book. Augusts grants his specials wish to take hazel off to Amsterdam to meet the one and only Peter Van Houten. While away, happiness is higher than ever until reality hits and hits hard. This book is an incredible, eye opening read as it makes you think about life and that this story could potentially be partly true. I think its target audience is to all ages above 12 because everyone Likes to smile however we all need to shed a tear every so often. This book is quite hard hitting as at points it can be pretty tuff to read although the story is worth your time to indulge in. I would give this book 8/10 stars as it's an easy understanding story and a book I will most likely go back and read it again. Carra Groom
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Post by Amanda ramjohn on Jun 23, 2015 8:35:07 GMT
The book begin talking about Tjaden,Westhus and Katczinski (Kat).Kat 40 ,is the oldest of the group.The small group is mainly focused on finding food,cigarettes,and,of course,their homes.It then describes the group's basic training at Klosterberg and the sadistic treatment they were subjected to by Corporal Himmelstoss' and his fellow soldiers see death close up when Franz Kemmerich,one of paul's friend's,dies after having his leg removed .They are finally sent to the front ,where they fight with bayonets,grenades and sharpened shovels.Paul then goes home on leave ,he finds that he has been changed by the sights and sounds of war.He lacks aspiration and is unable to find happiness in activities which he had previously enjoyed.As it goes on it talks about the coming of Paul's death. This book is for people at the age of 16+.
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Post by awaddell on Jun 23, 2015 11:08:05 GMT
Carry - not Carra? Descriptive and detailed. Remember apostrophes and watch capital letters. Did you prefer the book or the film? Was the plot different in the film? Glad you enjoyed it so much. Well done. Would you recommend this me or do you mean 12-18?
Amanda Effective use of list and sibilance. Well done. Watch spacing after full stops. Have you watched the films? I recommend the black and white 1930 film, it's a master piece for its time. Watch the battles and just think - this was filmed 85 years ago with equipment that is now deemed prehistoric! How did you find the ending? Could you tell the class how it ends and how narrative changes?
Mr W
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Post by Daniel Pennington on Jun 23, 2015 15:38:25 GMT
Butter- by Erin Lange
Butter I find is a very unique, as well as an also very weird book. It takes on the life of a teenage boy, Butter, who seems completely normal, except one thing. That he weighs over 28.5 Stone. This book will give you an entirely new perspective on the people around you and the way they behave, as you see the life of this troubled 16 year old unravel out before you. A book over all that will make you laugh, make you shudder, and make you really, really think, with its interestingly curious take on modern society.
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Post by Sanju Ale on Jun 23, 2015 15:56:51 GMT
TAO TEH CHING by LAO TZU Want an inspiration to work with intelligence? Want to change? Then, this book is great for you. It is about how things work in life and how it can be made better by simple steps. It is a wonderful inspiring book that helps us to keep our lives peaceful, positive and calm. Lao Tzu is the author of this book and he has written it on the basis of wisdom. It is divided into two parts – teachings of tao and teachings of te. The first part is all about the philosophical ideas on the basis of tao and the second part is all about the problems when a person tries to govern a country. It is made up of short essays reaching the point of tao. It teaches about the art of doing everything in life by following the teachings of tao and to govern a country in a different way. It teaches how to handle things and live in a better way. It teaches to understand little things in life and how we can learn from it. It teaches us a way to keep things in control or when to stop doing it. It teaches us about life. It is not a story based on humans but instead it is about the way of thinking in humans. It is not so easy to understand but we all know hardwork pays off later. It is a motivating and inspiring book which can change life. It is a great book if you want an inspiration or motivation in life. I recommend this book for students who are stressed about their exams and students whose exams are getting closer.
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