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Jake 5-29-10 There are a lot of books I would like to recommend, but here are a couple. 1. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson Series) By Rick Riordan is one of my favorite book series. Also the book Million Dollar Shot (Hockey) By Dan Gutman is a hilarious book and you'll love it even if you don't like hockey. Lastly, The Last Shot series By John Feinstein were amazing books about mysteries at big sports events. Anybody who likes sports will love them. Adios Sherwood!!! Stat- Pink Donkey

Jake 5-16-10 I'm reading the book Crane right now. The author is Jeff Stone. There is not much information about him but here is a little you should know: He grew up in Detroit, Michigan as an orphan and always liked to uncover the secrets of his past. He now has a wife and two kids and holds a black belt in Shaolin Do Kung Fu. Being an author is the longest single job he has ever had. Also he has a python named Yokwan, which is Cantonese for Jade Bangle. I hope you have learned about Jeff Stone!! Stat- Pink Donkey

Joey 5/9/10 Awesome news report. I so want to read this book and find out more about 9-11. I also want to check out your bookstore.

Jared 5-9-10 That sounds like a cool book that would answer a lot of my questions about 9-11. I like how you were creative and made your own bookstore.

May 7 Jake- The coolest new book in the nation is out. Understanding September 11th! If you haven't read it yet, then you better take it off the shelf as quick as you can! This book tells you all about the 9/11 terrorist attacks. If you are curious about what happened on 9/11, then you can buy this book at your local JQPB(Jake's Quarter Price Books). Who-The terrorists and victims What- Four attacks ( the two WTC's, Pentagon, Shanksville) When- September 11, 2001 Why- Answer's many questions about the attacks that people are curious about.

Ben-April 30-Is it Snake by Jeff Stone?

Jake- Wow Jonny!!! HOW DID U KNOW!! Thats two house points!

Jonny- is the book snake by jeff stone?

April 25 Jake- The book I am reading has a main character named Seh who studies snake kung-fu. In this book, Seh meets his father and joins a powerful group of bandits. He also meets a beautiful women whose name means cobra. Can you guess the author??? Stat- Pink donkey

April 19 Jake- Since no one has guessed yet I will give one more clue that is true. The main character's first name starts with Ma. Stat-pink donkey

April 8 Jake- I am going to do two truths and a lie... but I'm going to go even MORE EXTREME than Ari. Its something I like to call... Four Truths and a Lie!! 1. The main character's name starts with an M. 2. The book is in a series along with 6 other books. 3. The main character studies snake kung fu. 4. The main character is a monk. What book is it????? Stat-falc

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Ben-The book is Satch and Me by Dan Gutman? Joey from Mr. Shaw's class 3/25/10 The book is Satch and me. It's a great book.

March 25 Jake Welcome toooooo... Guess that book!!! Scramble Version! Book: ctsah nda em Author: nda tumgna Now, here are my clues: 1. The main character travels back and meets a famous baseball player. 2. The baseball player he meets is a pitcher and one of the fastest throwers in the history of baseball. 3. The story takes place when blacks were segregated from whites. 4. The main character's name is Joe.

What book am I reading?? Stat-Falc.

March 20 Jake- Good job, Leah!! Yes, the book is Tiger and the 3rd statement is a lie. Ying is trying to capture the dragon scrolls and he is not fighting with the rest of his fellow brother monks.

March 16 Leah- Jake is the lie number one, and is the book your reading Tiger from The Five Ancestors?

March16 Leah- Jake is the lie number two and is the book Tiger from The Five Ancestors?

March16 Leah- Jake is the lie number three, and is the book Tiger from The Five Ancestors?

March 16 Jake- Welcome toooo... Two Truths... and a Lie!!! Guess my Book! 1. The main character is always determined to fight. 2. All of the main characters brothers are fighting together. 3. One of the monks brothers tries to steal the dragon scrolls from the library.

March 16 Jake - Yes TWO HOUSE POINTS!!!

March 11 Ben- Is it Holes? 3-11 Hello and welcome to... Name that Book!! 1. The main character's last name is his first name backwards. 2. The main character gets in trouble for something he didn't do. 3. He goes to camp as a punishment and ends up running away. 4. The main character finds treasure with his name on it from his family, generations before. Guess my book. What do you think?????

Jake/3-2-10- Hey guys!!! I am reading a new book called," The Girls Revenge." From the title you can tell that it has something to do with the girls getting the boys back with a prank. I am not that far yet but so far the boys are planing a prank for a girl that skipped a grade. Because the boys are choosing to prank the girls, I think the effect will be that the girls will get revenge just like the title says. This book is exciting and unpredictable which is why I like it. I would recommend it to anyone. Peace out!

Jake-2-25-10- Hey Ari!! I think the book "Riding Freedom" is pretty good right now. Ya, no question I would definitely leave because if I were Charlotte I would feel so miserable right now. Yes, her plan of disguising herself as a boy is clever, but it is also risky. But I guess she has nothing to lose. Do you think she will get caught? Like you said, Charlotte is fortunate because of all of the food, money, and little bit of clothes that Vern is giving her. I also agree that William is jealous of Charlotte but my prediction is that they will become friends at the end of the story. That is pretty much it and I would recommend this book to everyone because one cool thing is that it takes place in the mid-1800's. Jake is out but will be in next time!

Jake-2/21/10-Hey Guys!! The London Eye is going through the process of solving the mystery, but the whole time, I am so curious about what happened to Salim. I can't wait to get to the part where it tells you. My prediction is that he did come out, but was disguised or hidden, but I am not sure. Ari, I hope you are enjoying this book too and I would recommend this book to people who love mystery books and the process of solving one. See you next time on Jake's Blog!!

Entry5 2/11/10-Hey Ari!!! Yes, we are really getting to know the characters well. The esophagus is the part of your body which connects your throat to your stomach. I can't wait to find out what happened to Salim. It feels like the author won't tell us until the end of the book so we will have to read on. I like how in the book, it goes from the present and switches to the past. I hope everybody is reading a great book like The London Eye Mystery and is enjoying it. Ari, do you think the author will foreshadow about what happened to Salim? I hope that she does because it helps us think and understand the book better. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!! Tune in next week for Jake's Reading Blog!!! Thank you and good bye!

Entry4 2-9-10- Hey Ari!!! How's it going? I was so excited when I found out we were going to read The London Eye Mystery together. How do you think Salim disappeared? It just seems like their could be so many or so little possibilities. Tell me what you think of the book and if you are also enjoying it. I hope it stays really exciting. I would recommend this book to everyone. Jake out!!

Entry3 2-7-10- Hey Ari!!! I know, the book was getting so exciting! Yes, the man who Hugh saw was a German, and I don't want Sally to die either. It must be annoying going through all that she has been through. Tom and Hugh are definitely starting to get along and connect, which I think is good. If you have finished the book than you have obviously found out what happens. To me the ending made the rest of the book more clear and I bet it will for you, to. I don't want to give the ending away, but if you are interested in reading this book, then you should check it out. I hope you enjoyed this book, Ari! Jake out!!!

Entry2 Jake2-4-10-Hey Ari! This book reminds me a little of the books we read about the holocaust earlier this year because it talks a lot about that time period and takes place in it. Do you think it reminds you of that? I think he definitely will see the periscope again because in the beginning, it kind of foreshadows that the periscope will be important in the story. Yes, the part where Abram and Hugh were together and found the raft and Abram told Hugh the vegetables story were my favorite parts in this part of the book. And I definitely would have taken the raft because it might be a crucial piece of information. I hope the book gets even more exciting in the next chapters. I think The Coast Watcher is a great book and I think Ari would agree, so I would recommend it to everyone in our class! See you next time!

Ari-1/31-Hey Jake! I think that he will see the periscope again and this time it's going to be even closer, and why do you think he started coast watching in the first place? I'm really excited to see what's going to happen next!

Entry1 Jake- 1-30- Hi Ari!! I also like the Coast Watcher because it has so much excitement. I do think he really saw a periscope and yes, I would definitely be scared if I saw the Pow. I also think they will run out of the spooky house because they will be scared. I would also recommend this book to anyone who loves excitement. What do you think will happen next, Ari?

Jake- I'm still reading the book the Blind Side. Right now Michael is getting questioned by a lady from the NCAA who thinks that Michael playing football for Ole Miss was all a plan for the Tuohy family. I think Michael Oher is like a huge boulder stuck in the middle of the football field because nobody can get by him. I bet that when people look at Michael Oher with his family who adopted him, they would say," Wow, he must weigh a million pounds'' because he is so big. Also, Oher is a steel shield that protects his quarterback's most vulnerable spot; his blind side. That's all for today. Tune in next time for Jake's Reading Blog.

Jake/12-13-10-I'm reading the book The Blind Side. My two people to compare to characters are Nick and Jonny. Nick compares to Michael Oher because they are both very big and strong. Also, both of them are an offensive lineman in football. Also, Nick compares to S.J. too, because they both love to get attention. Jonny compares to S.J. because they are both hilarious and like to make jokes.

1. It is based on a true story 2. It is about football 3. The main character plays football at Ole Miss. 4. He becomes an amazing Left Tackle and gets drafted for the Ravens. Guess what book!!

Leah 12.27/09- I totally loved Manic Magee. You said exactly what it was! Keep up the great work!!!

12/10/09 Jacob- Hey Jake! A lot of people are reading the blind side. The movie was AMAZING so i might read it next. Your doing a great job!

Emily-December 10- Gregor The Ovelander sounds like a good book. I wonder what it would be like if I fell down a shoot!! Ben- Jake you are reading a very great book and I think you should keep up the good work.

Hey Jake, nice job. I really liked when shared the part about the accident. Keep up the good work. Mrs. Hansen

Hi Jake You made ​**//__Gregor the ovelander__// sound like a great book to read. It sounds fun when they accidentaly fall down the laundry shoot. Keep up the good work-Nick **

Jake- I just finished the book Maniac Magee. It is about a kid named Jeffery Magee. He is an amazing athlete and very fast runner so people start calling him Maniac. His parents died in a trolley accident and he ran away from his uncle and aunt so he is living on the streets. That is, until he finds Amanda Beale. In this book Maniac does not see the color difference of black and white, he only sees the good in people. he meets many interesting people and has a very interesting life. If you want to find out what happens in this unbelievable book, you HAVE to read it.

12-10-09 Right now I am reading a book called  The Blind Side. It is based on a true story and many of you have probably heard of the movie. It is about a kid named Michael Oher and he is homeless. A family named the Tuohys let him live with him and soon is adopted by them. Michael Oher is a big person so the sport of football fits him perfectly but at first he is terrible so he practices very hard. Soon enough, he is one of the best left tackles in high school football and many colleges are offering him scholarships. The only problem is that he needs to get his grades up or else he will not be able to get in. If you want to find out what happens in this exiting book, you must read it.

I'm reading a book called Gregor the Overlander. It is about a kid named Gregor who has to stay home for the summer to watch over his baby sister boots. 'hen they accidently fall down a laundry shoot, the arrive in the Underworld. Gregor is scared and tries to escape because after his dad has left he doesn't want to leave his mom, but is not able to. after he barely survives in a battle against two rats, things aren't going well, but he does find out that his dad also fell into the Underworld and might have survived the rats. Will Gregor and Boots survive or ever see there mother again?

12-5-09 I just finished a book called "Dog Days," which is the fourth book in the Diary of a Wimpy kid series. It was funny when he had to play with a weird kid who lives on his street named Fregley. Also I loved the part where he stays near Heather Hills in the water park. I would definitely recommend this book and series to everyone. i hope a fifth book comes out and I bet a lot of you would agree.

Sam-12/9/09 I have the whole series and i personally think the whole series is great to be honest with you keep up awesome work!