3rd Quarter SSR

    The book I had read for the third quarter was The Book Thief  by Markus Zusak. It is a fiction novel that takes place in a town called Molching in Germany during World War II. It is about a girl named Liesel who steals books. As weird as that may sound, it's not focused completely on the books she steals, but on the events that happen in her life. The book is narrated by Death who sees Liesel stealing books three times. The book takes you through the tough circumstances that many people had to deal with, from a Jewish man in hiding to the mayor of Molching. Ultimately, in the end, her town is bombed and she leaves behind a book that she wrote called The Book Thief. After she leaves, Death takes the book and keeps it until she dies as an old woman. As he took her soul, he showed her the book that she wrote many years before.
    I do not think that this book will be read 100 years from now. Even though it's a good book about a major historical event, there are many other novels about World War II that don't include some of the fiction presented in this particular book, many of which are true stories. However, there are people who enjoy a fictional story about a real event in history. In other words, this type of book may be more appealing to others.

SSR Quarter 3

I do believe that my book Scar Tissue will be read in the future. I believe this because it is a story told by Anthony Kiedis himself about his life.  He is famous for being in the band the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  I think it will be read in the future because he’s already such a famous influence in music and he’s in one of the most famous bands in the world.  This self-biography explains his struggles through life, addiction, and fame.  At points in the novel Kiedis explains how he would shoot some coke up his arm before a performance and at other times he would do anything just to get some more drugs.  I think this is important for people 100 years from now to learn because he struggled so hard at overcoming his addiction and he did it all while still being one of the most famous rockstars ever.  Anthony struggled in his life from the beginning because of his parents being on and off and also his dad not always being around.  Also his step father was a bit too harsh with punishments.  He was not raised in a stable home which might’ve gotten him into drugs.  He is such a great influence for life and music.  That’s why I believe this book should be read 100 years from now, it’s important that we remember who he is before he’s forgotten.  And if you haven’t read this book yet you should give it a try it, it gives lot of details on his life start to when the book was made.

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection: All Quiet on the Western Front

Over the course of the third quarter, I read a couple of books, one of them being All Quiet on the Western Front. The events in the book take place during World War I, and the experiences and events that unfold show the brutal and harsh job of a German soldier in the Great War. Erich Maria Remarque, the author, was a former World War I soldier on the German side of the war, so the first-hand experience that Remarque possessed made the writing even more poignant and difficult. The book follows specifically Paul Baumer and his thoughts and feelings throughout the difficult and violent life in the trenches, as well as the effects that the war had on his brain and the development of PTSD from the horrors of the trench and frontline life. The characters in this book are repeatedly and constantly witnessing death and the loss of loved ones, including the companions that they gained during the war. The novel not only describes the harsh life in the trenches and on the battle field, but it depicts the feelings of hatred towards and fear of violence and war that developed in the minds of many young soldiers during the Great War, as well as the sense of guilt and regret towards the atrocities that occurred during combat, such as killing.

I do think that All Quiet on the Western Front will be read 100 years from now. The novel shows the side effects of war and combat, and it shows the humanity of people on the "evil" side of conflict. The novel depicts the horrors that come with fighting and can serve as an example of the negative aspects of war and the additional side effects that combat can have on soldiers and civilians alike. The novel has been read for nearly 100 years already, as it was first published in 1928. The simple prose used in the novel makes it easy for people of all reading levels to read the classic, appealing to a wide variety of people. The book will continue to pertain to issues in society, such as the topic of war, as our world continues to change and new conflicts arise. 

Quarter 3 SSR

My third quarter novel was The Lost Boy written by the protagonist himself, Dave Pelzer. This book has to be one of my favorites along with the previous book A Child Called It, as they are non-fiction and display a deep sentimental tone with the feeling of hopelessness with an abusive mother. Considering the awful world we live in, I can assume that abuse and neglect will forever affect someone. As for this first-person novel, it should last as long as abuse does and educate people like myself on the conditions that some people survive in and remind me of how good I have it compared to being forced to make myself throw up for eating more leftovers than I should have. One hundred years from now I hope that this book opens the eyes of people who are not aware of child abuse and hopefully teach them to be kind to everyone because you do not know what they have been through and as the famous Atticus Finch stated, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

3rd Quarter SSR

The book I read for our third quarter SSR is The Awakening  by Kate Chopin. In the beginning, when I first started reading this book, it seemed as if it would have some kind of twisted romantic fairy tale ending for Edna, wife of Pontellier. Edna was your typical housewife with two kids Etienne and Raoul, she would stay home, cook and clean. One summer her and her family were on vacation in Grande Isle , and while she was there she noticed that she was receiving a lot of attention from younger men. This kind of sparked an interest in her to explore younger men a little bit more because she was getting bored of her cookie cutter life, and being known as the perfect wife back in Orlando where she lived. Her husband had to leave the vacation about a month before the rest of the family because he had a work related call. Edna Started meeting and going on dates with men when he left, but there was only one man she went on more than one date with, his name was Robert. She was head over heals for him and ended up having an affair with him. Not long after they both showed interest in each other, they both claimed their love for one another. Shorty after that, Edna had to leave for a sudden trip back home because her friend Adele was having her baby. But when she got back, Robert was no longer there. He had left her a note at the beach house telling her how he needed to leave for Mexico. This left Edna heart broken because he hadn't given her any notice that he was leaving, she fell into a very depressed state. She ends up having another little fling with a man named Aclee, she did not love him, but she felt she was having exciting sex. Robert returned sudden, and when he came back they made out passionately, however right after that he told her that he had to leave and that he could no longer be with her because he loved her too much. She was again heart broken and she felt extremely lonely. She decided to go for a swim and when she was out there by her self her limbs started to weaken and she just let her self go without a fight. She drowned. I enjoyed reading this book, because I personally like romances, so I would recommend this book to you if you like those kinds of books. That is one reason why I think this book will still be read by many people 100 years from now, because romances never get old for people. No matter how advanced we get, people will always be interested in romantic things. Also, I was into it from the beginning all the to the end, and I didn't lose interest not once.

Third Quarter SSR

Third Quarter SSR

      I very much enjoyed reading the novel If I Stay by Gale Forman this quarter. To summarize, this young adult fiction is a love story that revolves around the main character Mia fighting for her life after a fatal car crash. I believe that in 100 years this book will no longer be read. To begin with, I think this is because the technology from the novel would not match the possible futuristic technology at the time. More specifically a part of the story takes place at a local hospital where she is in critical conditions. I feel that they would have new and improved machines to help this state and to get her back to stability defeating the main journey of the novel.
     On the other hand, readers of any time would be able to sense or even relate to the strong connection two of the main characters share.For example, the book is made up mainly of sequences of flashbacks of the two teens love story. Different factors of the book would allow it to fit in with the books 100 years from now however other distinct factors would not.

For my 3rd quarter SSR, I read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling. It is a fictional book that takes place in a magical place called Hogwarts. I believe that this book will be read in a 100 years because it is part of a classic series and is relatable. The book is also engaging because you would want to read more to know what happens in the story. An example of this happening to me is when Harry won a good luck potionl called Felix Felicis and I wanted to know what he used it for. He ended up using the potion on his best friend, Ron, so he could do well in a game of Quidditch to boost his confidence and win the game.
I also think that this will be read in one hundred years because of its popularity in the present and the book/ series have been out for more than a decade. The following of this book is still growing as people read, get into, and imagine themselves inside of the book. The book is so descriptive that you wish that you could be in that wizarding world of Harry Potter which makes the book engaging. Also, as the internet grows, people can start reading the books online which makes it easier to access, therefore making it convenient. The book will be read in a hundred years because it will show the future generations how authors have evolved overtime and it will be the quintessential book to read.

SSR Quarter Three

The book i chose to read for the third quarter was called "Baseball At War". I picked out this book because in history we are learning about world war 2 and this book talks about events in baseball during world war 2. The book "Baseball At War" in my opinion is a good and a intresting book not just because its about baseball but it talks about how life was at the time. The book has many stories and situations in which people went through. For example during World War 2 the MLB was losing all its players because many were enlisting in the war. The only people who stayed playing baseball during the war were the veterens of the game or the people who couldnt go to the war. In my opinion if this book were to be talked about more it could be read in 100 years from now because it talks about the history of World War 2 and baseball. I can gaurantee that people will still be reading baseball books in 100 years because baseball is "americas past time".Lastly, this book was very intresting and i learned alot more about baseball and what baseball was like during the war.

SSR #3

In the psychological fiction novel, The Particular Sadness Of Lemon Cake, written by Aimee Bender, the protagonist, a young girl named Rose Edelstein discovers she has a unique yet, spoiled gift. Rose has the ability to taste the internal emotions of whoever handles the food she takes a bite into.

I feel that this book would maybe still be read in 100 years since it has rare attributes but, as literature changes overtime it might end up being forgotten. This novel provides a new kind of perspective on empathy. When Rose first experiences her ability, she tastes a lemon cake her mom bakesfor her but, she is surprised when she takes a bite and feels a mouthful of hollowness which represents the lack of happiness her mother hides. This novel makes you realize that even though you may believe people around you are happy, you really never know. The author hits the reader with a harsh reality. Personally, I feel the novel has a common dramatic storyline line. In other words, since the novel is not a groundbreaking story, it might end up forgotten like the various similar dramas that are left untouched. Therefore, as literature evolves over time older novels tend be forgotten .

The Loner

My SSR book for the third quarter was The Loner  by Ester Wier. This book is a young adult fiction. I personally think that this book will be read in 100 years from now for different reasons. The first reason is that this book is relatively short and easy to read. It would be very popular for teenagers like me that do not enjoy reading that much and want an easy read. The second reason I believe this book will be read 100 years from now is people say literature is timeless. If people are able to read old books like Shakespeare, then they will be able to read and have an easier time understanding this book. For not liking books, I kind of liked reading this book because it was simple and not too much going on in it . It is to these reasons that I believe this book will be read 100 years from now.

SSR Quarter Three

     For my third quarter SSR book, I read The Lions of July: Prelude to War, 1914 by William Jannen, a historical nonfictional book. This book is as you expect, it is about the causes that led to the Great War (WWI) and its major events. It includes specific diplomatic relations with countries and how their leaders acted. This book does not include the US involvement. One hundred years from now, this book will be read; it is historically accurate, educational, simple, specific, and straight forward. History does not change therefore everything in this book will forever be valuable. Events, characters, and ideas from this book such as archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his assassination in Serbia, Kaiser Wilhem II of Germany and his involvement of European conflicts, Germany's Schlieffen plan, Germany's blank check to Austria-Hungary, Russia's mobilization, intrusion of Belgium, and the involvement of Russia, Great Britain, and France are all turning points in history that are significant to world history, therefore giving an importance for this book and its future.
     The reader cannot make many inferences in this book, mainly because it consists of facts. The only inference the reader can make is about a person. This book explains what a certain person does and what they may think, but the reader must infer what the person's personality is like and his reasoning for what he's doing. This book does challenge the readers skills of comparing, contrasting, and analyzing. It makes the reader think of the global significance of cause and effect of the Great War and its certain events.

3rd Quarter SSR

     For my third quarter SSR book, I read A Walk to Remember, a dramatic, romance novel by Nicholas Sparks. This novel is about a 17 year old teenager named Landon and a girl named Jamie. Landon is a popular boy in highschool and Jamie is a pastor's daughter who is very low on the social status at their school They end up finding each other and loving each other through a play they had to do for the school and church. When Landon finally realize he loves Jamie, Jamie gets in a very bad condition. Landon ends up  proposing to Jamie because that is her goal in life. At the end of the novel, he says he believes in miracles which makes the readers ponder on about the story.
     I think this novel will be read in 100 years because of how classic this novel is and how the story will forever be thought about in the mind of the readers. Also I feel like it'll still be read because it is such a beautiful novel and how romantic it is for the romance readers out there who will keep on sharing this story down.

3rd Quarter SSR: Tuesdays with Morrie

     During our third quarter SSR, I read Tuesday's With Morrie which is a biographical philosophical novel written by Mitch Albom centered on his actual experience revisiting his college sociologist professor after hearing news about his disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The book revolves around Mitch Albom's audio interview as Professor Morrie reveals his epiphanies and knowledge he gathered throughout his long lasting life every Tuesday up until his passing. He discusses the struggles of accepting and embracing death instead of being fearful in your last days. Oddly enough I just received news that my Aunt passed away today while she gazed outside her bedroom window because she felt tired which didn't alarm anybody since she's older and previously exercised that morning. He spent his final months acting as an emotional beacon for his visitors for them to vent and seek assistance despite being the one wilting away. According to Mitch he was always a selfless and attentive listener who made everyone around him feel comfortable and heard. This book covers the topics of death, finding love, dealing with aging, as well as facing your emotions and accepting the feeling and releasing it in order to progress and grow as a person. A main  struggle for Professor Morrie was losing his independence due to his disease which completely disabled his muscles from his toes and worked its way up forcing him to become dependent on his paid caretakers and visitors, yet he kept a high morale and accepted his fate and remained positive with himself and with others instead of becoming cynical. Due to its unique format and important and timeless issues that it covers, this book will and deservedly should be read for centuries to come as a classic.
     During your teenage years and even adult life, it is difficult and intimidating to face the reality of the world and finding a purpose, which this book helps inform and possibly guide those on that confusing path by providing a genuine perspective from a wise man as he comes to the realization of appreciating simple aspects of your life. Personally, this book spoke to me when it discussed the importance of facing and accepting an emotion and fully dwell and understand it, as opposed to running away from it and not being able to let those feelings go. Throughout my life I was and still am very stubborn and hid my problems and emotions under different layers with sports, literature, humor, and relationships with family and friends. However, this book has helped aid me in facing my emotions head on in order to continue living my life without being held back by less important moments. Thus, this book has the potential to have a similar effect on others who read it since the topic isn't anything that can be outdated or become less relevant. Typically, I avoid motivational speeches, books, or quotes since they all seem forced, generic, and cliché. That being said Tuesday's With Morrie was crafted in such a way that felt genuine and sincere almost as if it was a dear old friend of yours engaging you in a conversation to teach you as you respectfully indulge each word and lesson that they present to you.

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

        A book that I read for the third quarter is The Shining by Stephen King. The Shining is a psychological horror story that revolves around the Torrance family. The father, Jack, was hired to be the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, an isolated and haunted building located in the Colorado Rockies. Him, his wife Wendy, and his son Danny were to stay in the hotel throughout the winter. The story takes an eerie turn when Jack, a former alcoholic, starts to be influenced by the spirits of the hotel. Him and his family all gradually lose their sanity throughout the events in the book.
        I do believe that this novel would be read 100 years from now due to how well-written and well-known the story is. Another reason people would read The Shining 100 years from now is because it was also adapted into a film written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, and it is considered to be one of the best and scariest horror films of all time. Just the fact that there is a movie of it would increase the likelihood of people wanting to read the book as well. The Shining, along with other stories written by Stephen King have inspired a new generation of writers and filmmakers and it continues to influence the future of storytelling in today's generation. The Shining is and will continue to be a classic for future generations to experience. One example of a well known part of the book (and movie) is the climax of the story, where Jack's mentality is fully consumed by the spirits of the hotel (and his former alcoholic self) and begins to hunt down his family around the maze-like corridors of the isolated Overlook Hotel.

Third Quarter SSR Reflection

The book I read for the 3rd quarter semester is Hope, A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland by Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, Kevin Sullivan, and Mary Jordan published in 2013. This book was based on the true story of Amanda berry, about her kidnapping and rape where she was held for about 10 years in captivity. The reason I would not read this 100 years from now is because this story took place in 2003 and 100 years from today that would make it year 2118 and I am pretty sure the average teen like myself would know how to avoid or not get kidnapped by then the thought of a 16 year old being lured in by a stranger to get into his car seems foolish, and I would immediately quit reading this book, however it is a good book ounce you get passed that. It was a difficult book to read since there are a lot of emotions present and expressed. You really get to feel what Amanda was feeling through out those ten years. How she became more appreciative of her parents and siblings ounce she could not see them also how she kept on hoping that one day she would met them again since her kidnapper kept on giving her false hope by telling her one day she would go back home and showing Amanda interviews of her mom begging her to come back through the daily news broadcast. I personally think this a good book but other future generations or even myself  would not consider reading this book 100 years from now.

SSR Third quarter

Third Quarter SSR
For this quarter I read Insurgent by Veronica Roth. This novel is fictional and is set in a dystopian society. I think that this book would be read in one hundred years because of the differences of their society. Their society is already very different from ours and I think that with our society most likely to be very different in one hundred years this novel will be very interesting to read in the future. In Insurgent the people are divided into five sectors all with different ways of living and values. This is one major reason I think that it would be read in one hundred years because we do not live like this and forces the characters to live a certain way and are forced into a way of life that we would never understand. In our country almost everyone has access to things like clothes, food, and internet. In this novel people have little access to some of these items depending on which sector they live in. This is a big difference from our world because the accessibility is not likely to change for them. Another thing that I think would be interesting to read about in one hundred years is the strict laws and that the people must follow. As the novel progresses it is clear that they are more and more limitations put on them from their failing government. In the real world we are getting more rights every once in a while because of our court system that works for us the people. The government that is used in the novel is similar to a dictatorship. this could be interesting in the future because it could be an interesting way for people to see an example of a dictatorship. I really think that this noel would be read in one hundred years because it has a plot that is very different from any other novel.

Quarter three SSR

    I think that the memoir, In my Mother’s Hands, by Biff Ward will be read one hundred years from now. This novel is about how Ward struggles with handling her mother’s mental illness. With her mom being schizophrenic, she didn’t really pay attention to her kids and left the caretaking and providing up to her husband. Ward had a really good relationship with her dad but she still hoped to have some kind of attention from her mom. The way the book starts and ends is with Biff’s older sister Allison who died when she was just a few months old. In her death certificate it says that Allison died because her mom fainted and then Allison drowned. Biff always wondered what really happened though.
One of the reasons why I think this book will be read one hundred years from now is because everyone can relate to the need for acceptance and attention from their parents. Throughout the whole novel, Biff fails at getting her mom to positively  participate in her life, but she doesn’t quit trying even when the whole family has moved away from her mom.
Another reason is that this country is starting to talk about subjects considered “taboo” a little more now and mental illnesses are one of those subjects. This isn’t a made up story about a mental illness but an actual account of someone who has indirectly dealt with it. It’s not sugar coated or written by the hand of someone who hasn’t encountered a mental illness. I think this book gives useful insight on what it is like to live with someone who is schizophrenic.
Later in the novel, Ward tells us that her mom had a hand gouging kit that had razors, tweezers, scissors, and all types of things in it. Her mom’s hands got so bad that she started wearing white gloves all the time to cover them up. Towards the end of the book, Ward writes that she thinks the reason why her mom gouges at her hands is because every time she looks at them she feels the weight of what she has done all over again. The thing that she has done is kill Allison. No one believes that it was an accident and it is highly possible that her mom purposely drowned Allison. We can all relate to that feeling of guilt and remorse, maybe not to that extent but we can still relate to it.
While I was reading the book, I really appreciated that Ward told us the things that her family tried so hard to keep a secret in previous years. She revealed all of the details so the reader could fully understand the weight of her situation. She was totally fine with being vulnerable and open while writing her book and wrote about her thoughts and feelings even though she knew people would read them.

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During the third quarter I read a young adult fiction book Looking for Alaska by John Green. The book follows Miles Halter, who leaves for a boarding school to find his "Great Perhaps." When he gets there, Miles meets Chip Martin aka the Colonel. The Colonel introduces Miles to Alaska who Miles instantly falls in love with. Green paints a vivid description on how the school is ran and how the kids act there. The school is filled with kids pranking each other multiple times in the novel. After the Colonel, Miles, and Alaska prank the "Weekday Warriors", they celebrate with drinks and talking.  Doing so, Miles and Alaska finally hook up; however, Alaska's boyfriend calls her to talk about their eight month anniversary. Alaska got in her car and drove off only to find out the next day that she had been in a car accident in which she had passed away. 

I think this book will be read in 100 years from now. The book is about how three teenagers form a bond and on how they get along with each other. I feel as if people in the future will always relate to that relationship. As the book goes on, we read about Alaska's death and see how Miles and Colonel cope with it. I feel as if anyone can empathize/sympathize with the pain of losing someone close. The story is quite sad. John Green writes about how Miles' searches for his great perhaps. I feel as if everyone tries to find their great perhaps and will continue to look for it in the future. 

3rd Quarter SSR

          For the 3rd quarter, I decided to read The Maze Runner by James Dashner.  In the book, Thomas the main character is sent down from an elevator into the glades.  Along with the other teenagers there, Thomas learns to survive in the glades from the Grievers.  A day after Thomas's arrival, a girl named Teresa comes up from the elevator, thus being the last one ever.  Meaning that no one else would be coming up from the elevator.  Once Teresa arrived at the Glades everything starts to change; the sun disappears, the deliveries of supplies stop coming, and the doors into the maze stays open at night.  This allowing the Grievers to come and kill each teen one by one.  Throughout the book, Thomas tries to find a way out of the glades. He then figures out that maybe the maze movements are actually a code.  In an act of desperation to escape, Thomas gets himself stung by a Griever. Thomas then finds out that the Griever hole is actually an exit.  Thomas, Teresa, Newt and others decide that they would make a run for it. Knowing that it could be suicide taking on the Grievers, they believe that trying to escape is better than being stuck in the Glades.  I believe that 100 years from now people wouldn't be reading this book anymore.  This is because more interesting sci-fi books or movies would be out.  People would most likely forget about the book because there are so many other interesting books coming out that possibly the book will be forgotten in the next 10 years. 

This past quarter, perhaps my favorite book that I read was We Were Liars, a fictional work by Emily Jenkins.  This book is also a sort of mystery novel, considering much of the plot centers on protagonist Cady and her goal of finding how she lost her memory amidst the summer of her fifteenth year.  Essentially, Cady is part of a considerably wealthy family, which has it's own island among various other estates.  Her family and her cousins/friends--the "Liars"--vacation on this island in the summer time, and such was the place she lost her memory. Following the incident, it seems both her mother and her doctors are hiding from her the causes of her memory loss.  Having fallen ill as an effect of her illness, she is only allowed to return to the island during her seventeenth year, though only for four weeks.  It is during this period she vehemently tries to reveal the causes of her memory loss, looking to the Liars for assistance.  Yet they too seem to hide from her the events that led up to her accident.  Nonetheless, she slowly begins to piece together a sort of timeline regarding the subject.  To say the least, the ending is definitely something you wouldn't expect, but while I enjoyed this novel, I will say the ending felt kind of rushed.

Do I think this book would continue to be read in one hundred years?  Perhaps.  The issues highlighted in this book are something I without a doubt believe will still be relevant in the distant future.  Greed and materialism are two of such issues heavily noted.  Fighting among Cady's mother and aunts over the matter of inheritance are eventually revealed to have played a massive role in the causes of Cady's incident.  In one particular scene, Cady recalls how her aunts screamed at one another over the fact one might inherit more than the other.  The aunts even force their children to lie to their grandfather, knowing his favor of a grandchild would guarantee their personal gain.  Indeed, greed divides them.  It drives the Liars to take risks.  This family's materialistic outlook without fail hurts each and every person on the island.  I've seen this how such has negatively impacted the world, both in the past and present.  Greed will always be relevant, because, sadly, greed is human.  Aside from the appeal this novel gains from its continual relevancy, I also find the plot to be rather gripping at times.  I don't find that it conveys much of a clear lesson, though.  Either way, the fact you get to see how Cady's mystery unfolds is quite entertaining, and I do enjoy the author's poetic writing style. Overall, I do recommend you read this book if you like reading mystery novels and want to be surprised by the story's outcomes.

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

   For the 3rd quarter I chose to read the fictional novel Among The Free by Margaret Peterson Haddix. If you remember from my previous blog I read Among The Enemy which was the sixth sequel to the beginning which was Among The Hidden. Finally I have finished the whole series of the Shadow Children and it was pretty interesting reading all of these sequels. Among The Free was the final sequel and it was the conclusion to the whole story. Matthias and Luke are best friends throughout the whole series and are basically the main characters. They both have secretly been plotting on how to put an end to the population police and the law that started this all. They have both managed to work for the population police and they take them down from the inside. I don't want to mention how they plan it only because it spoils like half the story. However, I will say they accomplish their goal, but there many sad sacrifices throughout the journey. Especially in this final part of the series. 

   Now whether or not this book or I should say this series will be read in 100 years from now, I doubt that this whole series will be read in 100 years. Maybe they will read the first book, but to finish the whole series you would have to be really interested from the first to continue the rest. There where some confusing parts throughout each book because what the author does is switch to every character's point of view. One time when Luke and Matthias were separated in the story and it randomly talks about Luke's side of the story right after talking about Matthias. I had to re-read some parts just to make sure who it was discussing because it doesn't really give enough information on who they're talking about. However, there are lots of twists and action throughout each book and that pretty much saves it. Maybe there will be those who are interested in those types of stories and will want to read this whole series. I can't speak for everyone especially those who will live beyond me. If you are interested in this then by all means give the first book a chance and I hope you read the whole series and like this as much as I did if not more.

Quarter 3 SSR

     For this third quarter, I decided to read the novel Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon which is young adult fiction. The main character's name is Madeline Whittier who is 18 years old and has a disease known as immunodeficiency. This illness makes her immune system not be strong enough to fight any infections and easily get sick. Therefore, Madeline since a child has never stepped out of her house in order to not risk her life. Madeline's life was a cycle that never changed until she met a boy name, Oliver. This boy builds a desire in Madeline of wanting to see the real world and be part of it. Madeline became unsatisfied with what she had and could see, she wanted to step outside. Not to mention, that Oliver not only persuaded Madeline in an indirect way to step out of her bubble but also made her feel something that she had never felt before.

     I believe that this novel will still be remembered 100 years from now due to several reasons. Even though romantic books are very common, it has never been seen a romance that could not be developed due to a rare disease. A disease that makes the relationship between two people totally different from others. Not to mention, that it also makes their interaction unique. The way the book is formatted is another reason why I believe that this book is interesting. Every topic has a subtitle and its own page while the author also included some few sketched images in some places. This makes the novel more catchy and enthusiastic for the reader. However, what made this book be so valuable is that sudden twist and turn the author gives right around the end of the story. What amazed me the most was that this twist wouldn't have happened if only one event was destroyed, Madeline meeting Oliver. It all comes down to one person changing the life of a person and a whole story. 

3rd Quarter SSR

       During the 3rd quarter, I read a non-fiction book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain. In a 100 years from now, the book will still be relevant since extroversion and introversion is one of many personalities people exhibit. Quiet is an important book and it's persuasive, heartfelt writing should inevitably make an impact in workspaces and schools. The book argues that Western culture undermines the abilities and traits that introverted people possess. Introversion is constantly being overlooked in a society that values the "Extrovert Ideal", the belief that the ideal self is gregarious and comfortable in the spotlight. Although Cain addresses the issues that introverts face, the book can be a bit of a drag since she is constantly citing numerous psychologists and analyzing MRI scans to find the neurological differences between introverts and extroverts. Another thing that pesters me was the preface of the book which Cain prints an "Are You An Introvert?" quiz. The more we answer as true, the more introverted we are. But if one were to answer half true and false, that would make them an ambivert which is half introvert and extrovert. Throughout the book, Cain hardly brushes off the topic about ambiverts and it seems that it is built on her assumption that everyone in the world can either categorize themselves as an introvert or an extrovert. Cain also assumes that introverts are suffering with their self-esteem, which I would refute.  From her writing it seems that Cain has a narrow-minded understanding of introverts and had she spent more time among various others, she would undoubtedly discover introverts contented in who they are. Overall the book was quite informative and very empowering as an introvert myself. This book is just one of many, but it took a huge step to the beginning of a quiet revolution.

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

     During the third quarter, I spent my SSR time reading a romantic fiction novel called Dear John, by Nicholas Sparks. This novel revolved around the relationship between John, who is a rebellious kid that enlisted in the army in an attempt to find himself, and Savannah who had a perfectly planned out life and captivated John's heart. Their reciprocal interest with one another instantly flourished into a love that provoked Savannah to wait for John until he finishes his duties, and John to anticipate settling down with Savannah who completely enthralled his heart. 
     I think that reader 100 years from now will continue to read this novel because of its bittersweet ending. This novel isn't just an ordinary romantic novel where princess meets a prince, then they live happily ever after. The novel enthralled readers from the very first moment they opened the book to the moment they close the book because it is a novel that pulls at the heartstrings. Throughout the novel, readers could infer that they will end up with each other no matter what because the author included many tragic events that they were able to conquer together. For instance, because John served in the military, he was often out of the country, so he couldn't really meet Savannah; however, they managed to neglect the distance between them, and communicate with one another. Although they were able to do this, the author manages to twist the story and end the novel with a bang. As the letter read Dear John, one heart was permanently destroyed and two lives were forever transformed. In addition, I feel like this novel will be read 100 years from now because it became a film adaptation starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried. Most people who read novels read them because of a film they have watched, thus through the film, this novel could gain more recognition, and encourage people to read it. I think the novel, Dear John, will forever reverberate in the reader's mind long after the concluding page is read because of its many unexpected features.
     Nevertheless, this novel might lose popularity in 100 years because most people in the modern-day are into mystery and fantasy books, thus romantic novels are becoming outdated. Also, because the novel incorporated cliché ideas like the idea of opposite attract, people might get tired of reading the book. For instance, John of the novel fell in love with a woman who is completely different from him. While John doesn't have a good relationship with his dad, Savannah is totally attached to her family. In addition, growing up, John was rebellious while Savannah grew up doing what her parents expected her to do.

3rd Quarter SSR

The book I decided to read for the third quarter was The Hobbit, a fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien. In this book, a hobbit named Bilbo is persuaded by a wizard named Gandalf to journey off with a group of thirteen assertive dwarves. Bilbo was terrified to leave his comfortable life and go out on this adventure. The dwarves also doubted Gandalf's choice of choosing Bilbo to steal the treasure back. They were going to reclaim their treasure from the terrifying dragon Smaug.

During their adventure Bilbo and the thirteen dwarves encountered many obstacles. But this didn't stop them from succeeding and retrieving what was there's. They ended up getting the treasure back from Smaug, but he ended up burning Lake Town to the ground before dying. After everything ended Bilbo returned back to Hobbiton but isn't accepted by his fellow hobbits. This didn't affect Bilbo, he continued to live his life happily, in the comfort of his home.

SSR Quarter 3 Reflection

The book that I chose to read for the third quarter was Flames of Rebellion, a sci-fi, futuristic novel written by Jay Allen. The story takes place on a planet known as Haven, which is a colony of Federal America. On the planet of Haven, there has pretty much always been political instability. The inhabitants of the planet, Havenites, have formed rebellious groups that want to oust the oppressive rule of their parent nation, Federal America, and to declare Haven as an independent planet. The story includes a variety of characters like Everett Wells, the governor of Haven who has a tried and failed to find a peaceful solution to the growing discontent and rebellious nature of the Havenites. Because of Well's failure, Asha Stanton, a federal operative, is put into power and orders for all forms of rebellion to be crushed by any means necessary, even if it means to violently harm civilians. And then there's Damian Ward, who is a war hero and fought for Federal America in a civil war. At first, he attempts to encourage revolutionaries to come to peaceful agreement with Federal America, but when Stanton's authority has caused bloodshed among his civilians and loved ones, he chooses to defend the rebellion. The rest of the story just entertains the audience of how the many revolutionaries of Haven become united in their fight for independence from Federal America, despite the several casualties they suffered and the chaos that as erupted across the planet.
It seems quite debatable if this book will be read 100 years from now or not. In my opinion, it seems unlikely that Flames of Rebellion will be read 100 years from now judging on its relative popularity. The book itself is not as famous compared to books like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Fault in Our Stars, or even the Harry Potter Series despite its praises and positive reviews. However, a counter statement can be made arguing that the book will be read in 100 years because the plot of the book coincides with the rather popular video game series, Halo. Since the Halo video game series has gained worldwide praise and attention, it is quite possible for Flames of Rebellion for continue to be read 100 hundred years from now. Other reasons that increase the likeliness of the book being read 100 years from now include the fact that the novel include violent events and incorporates an inspirational, revolutionary message to its audience. I feel like, as society progresses, the younger audiences will gravitate towards more violent and military-like entertainment considering the popularity of modern war movies and video games. Examples from the book are the depiction of a bloody prison revolt against Federal soldiers in which the prisoners succeeded and the intense battles between revolutionary forces and oppressive Federal enforcers  that resulted in the mass destruction of cities and infrastructure on the planet of Haven. Besides the violence, the book emphasizes themes of persistence and determination given that despite the vast casualties the rebels suffered, the revolutionary spirit continues to unite the Havenites to demand independence for their planet. Then again I feel like the book will not get as much attention because audiences nowadays are drawn to novels that have a film adaptation, whereas Flames of Rebellion does not, at least at the moment. Whether  Flames of Rebellion  will continue to be relevant or not, the book is still a remarkable piece of literature and it couldn't hurt to read it. Especially for you sci-fi lovers out there!

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

       For my 3rd Quarter SSR book, I decided to read This Mortal Coil, a science fiction novel written by Emily Suvada. Before I start discussing about This Mortal Coil, let me tell you the back story of how it became my favorite book. One amazing thing that came out of my jaw surgery was my horrendous amount of free time; which I put towards reading. The first thing I saw when I woke up from surgery was that book, my bright red book just laying on the edge of the hospital bed. It somehow eased my pain and surprisingly made me calmer than ever. I have never annotated and commented so much in a book in all my years of reading; and I'm positive that there are red pen marks on every page. Because of the lack of medicine and the extreme amount of swelling and pain, I couldn't sleep or even lie still without crying. My cousin said that she spent hours of watching television because she couldn't sleep. But for me, I spent hours upon hours reading the book without even noticing my jaw.
       I believe that This Mortal Coil will not be read in 100 years from now because books are being published at a tremendous rate now. Books from 100 years ago are based on Literature and Non-Fiction. This Mortal Coil is a book for told in the future but it is unreasonable for it to ever come true. In their world, everyone is implanted with technology in their body. Most people are able to shape their DNA so they can perfect their ideal body. It just so happens to be that the main character, Cat, is a gene-hacker genius. As much as I love this book, it is defiantly not for everyone. There is violence, action, twists and turns, romance, science, and technology. If you do like books with those qualities, at least read through Chapter 3; Chapter 4 starts off with real bang.

Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

For my third quarter SSR book I read the third fantasy novel in the Peculiar Children's series called Library of Souls, written by Ransom Riggs.  In this book, there are many horrific events that took place such as the kidnapping of the peculiar children, as well as romantic scenes with Jacob and Emma Bloom, the two main characters in the story.  I would definitely not read this book in a hundred years because in my opinion there is a lack of characters.  The main characters are only Jacob and Emma which are trying to save lost children but there were not any good scenes in the book where different characters were introduced.  I loved the fact that Jacob and Emma are falling in love with each other but there cannot be a mix of love and 'fighting monsters' at the same time.  Throughout the novel, the main characters are trying to find Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children which were kidnapped by wights which are evil peculiars that have taken form of human beings. One of the scenes included Emma and Jacob being chased by some of these evil creatures, but managed to escape and remain unharmed.
In conclusion, I think that in the future I would prefer to read a different novel that does not involve monsters and made-up creatures.  I have never been into fantasy and Sci-fi novels but I decided to give this one a try, but it has not changed my interests one bit.  I could not connect with this novel at all because I have never been in a situation where I have to go save somebody who has been kidnapped, or just saved anyone in general.  I think in the future I will just stick with the classic novels that are based on true events, not ones with made up human-like creatures or monsters.

[KC]: Quarter 3 SSR Reflection

Hi kids,

Here's your Quarter 3 SSR assignment. As always, you can discuss any of the novels you read during the third quarter. Share your reading with each other!

Step 1: Create a new POST in which you explain why this book will or will not be read 100 years from now. Support your opinion by stating specific events from the story. Also, be sure to state the title, author, and genre of your novel.
 - Feel free to discuss the inferences you made while reading. Oftentimes, your simple engagement will a novel will tell a lot about it's potential for lasting popularity. When forming your opinion, consider this level of engagement as well as the book's ability to connect to a reader's life.

Step 2: Once other classmates have posted their opinions/reviews, COMMENT on two other reviews. (Be sure to read the comments on your review as well and engage in conversations as necessary.)

** Reminder: Your post should be around 250 words and your comments should be more than one line.

POST Due: Wednesday, April 25th.
COMMENTS Due: Friday, April 27th.

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