When Charley joined the First Minnesota Volunteers he along with many others wanted to help support his country during war. Everyone from the Union and the Confederacy thought that the war would be over soon but sadly they were wrong. The war that Charley had just joined would be bloodiest American war yet. Charley found out in this book that war changes people and that it is often not what people make it out to be.
First, once I found out that this book took place in Savannah Georgia, I really wanted to get it. I have never been to Savannah, but I wanted to learn more about the town as well as the murder that happened there. Since Savannah is a small town I felt connected to the book because Georgetown is
The journey I was taken on while reading the novel had a beneficial effect on myself, expressed significance to the world about a common topic and showed how the main character gradually changed throughout the story. I felt
I chose this book because it has the classic illustrations and entertaining interactions you would expect from this popular fictional genre. It goes right along with the unit I am planning. Throughout my lesson sequence I want my students to feel like the characters in the story, observing scientific happenings around them, discovering things about the world. Boothroyd, Jennifer. What
What’s your favorite book? Think about what draws you to it. Is it the wording that appeals to you, or is it the theme? Each person has different opinions on various pieces of writing depending on the personality of the reader. Equally so, the attitude of the writer and the time period it was written shows in the overall theme of the piece.
This book included all of the elements of a drama including betrayal, racism and what loyalty means. It also made me sympathize with the soldiers who fought so hard for a country that refused to give them the respect and consideration they
I went through the difficulties like Stargirl and have a story of my own. It speaks to me about being myself .You should love everyone not for the outside but the content of their heart. After I read this novel it made me think about how special every individual is. It gave me the idea about not changing who you truly are for other people, thats what makes us all different. We all have different personalities and perspectives towards everything, and the world would be a boring place having everyone looking and acting the same way as one another.
This book was interesting for me because it allowed me to relate to a character. I love reading novels that not only allow me to feel a connection with a character, but allow me to relate to their personality or
These master works of war torn fiction, allow the reader to experience the impact war infuses on soldiers and citizens alike. Through powerful narration, these stories reveal how their characters are impacted physically, emotionally and psychologically by the war that surrounds
This is why the book is very relatable. The book is also good because the author of the book had a connection to the book which made the book
The fight between good and evil ties the whole theme together which make the young characters very interesting. The fight and want these kids have to find their dad is incredible. This book also includes a lot of things that could and possibly will be in our far future because of time travel. This book also encourages young women to become scientists or do manly jobs. The quote, “Euripedes.
In the first chapter of the book it gives a backstory of Ashoke riding in a train reading the book, "The Overcoat", when the train crashed. A few pages of the book then ended up saving his life when resurecers caught the glipse of the pages fluttering away from the train. In the next chapter you ralize that the couple has chosen to name thier son, Gogol, after the author that practically saved Ashoke's life. Have you ever read a story or book that you have had such a deep connection or appreciation for, that it has affected your decisions and choices during difficult times?
It taught me that strength and perseverance can make a significant impact in life. I also learned that forgiveness and the ability to forgive is much more powerful than I ever realized. This novel sucked me into the story and its characters and took me on an emotional ride of highs and lows. Finally, it forced me to reevaluate my previous judgement of the homeless.
The main reason why the novel spoke to me is because I really liked the characters. Usually, I find it difficult to relate to the main character, because their choices and actions differ so much from what I would do. They seem implausible, because they aren’t afraid of anything and always speak their mind. That’s the reason why I loved the protagonist of this book, Miles.
When I first met someone who didn’t like the book I was beyond shocked. Right at that moment, I realized that reading has its own effects on me. Reading has changed my writing skills, it has improved my knowledge and lastly, it has helped me manage my stress while going through hard times. Without reading I wouldn’t be the person that I am today.
