Monday, March 26, 2012

Novel Reflection: Matilda

I had just finished an awesome book named "Ishmael"



The picture that you are seeing above this line is the cover of a book Matilda

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ROALD DAHL




Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter.
Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of Wing Commander. Dahl rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".In 2008 The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". His short stories are known for their unexpected endings, and his children's books for their unsentimental, often very dark humour.
Some of his notable works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Witches and The BFG. Matilda is one of Roald Dahl successful book.


BOOK REVIEW: 

  The parents of the five-year-old Matilda Wormwood have no interest in their daughter, but if they did, they would have discovered that she is incredibly gifted. Matilda taught herself to read at three years old, though the only actual books in the house were a cookbook and magazines. When she asks for a real book for herself, her father rudely turns her down. In spite of this, Matilda looks up the address of the local library, where she finishes all the children's books within a short time, thus leaving her to read adult novels, which she really enjoys. The librarian gives Matilda her own library card, and she is able to borrow books to read at home.   Mr. Wormwood sells used cars for a living, and tells Matilda and her brother Michael about how he makes a handsome profit by cheating customers out of their money in ingenious ways (such as gluing back bumpers that have fallen off). Matilda accuses him of being a crook though he shrugs it off. Matilda resolves to teach her parents a lesson every time they do something wrong, carrying out a variety of pranks.
Matilda's father sells a car to Miss Agatha Trunchbull, headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School. He arranges with her to have Matilda attend the school, where she impresses her teacher Miss Jennifer "Jenny"
  Why is Matilda a genius? Because she can reads novels at the age of four. Matilda’s favorite hobby is reading, she likes to pay a visit to the library every week to borrow books. You think her parent will be proud of Matilda right? You are totally wrong. Her parent seem to hate her brilliance, they call her stupid, annoying and disgusting. Matilda can’t get along with her parent and friends. She read, read, read, and read. Can matilda get along with her parents and friends? If you want to find the answer, common guys! Let's check it out!!!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Ways to Live Forever_Presentation

WAYS TO LIVE FOREVER - TRAILER (2010)



This is a trailer of the book "Ways to Live Forever". Check it out!!!

Novel Reflection: Don't call me Ishmael



I had just finished an awesome book named "Don't Call Me Ishmael"


The picture that you are seeing above this line is the cover of a book Don't call me Ishmael!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL GERARD BAURER

 


Michael Gerard Bauer (born 1955, in Brisbane) was an Australian English teacher but is now a full-time Children's and Young Adult author. Bauer lives in Brisbane Queensland. The Running Man, his first novel has been well received, winning the 2005 CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers; was listed as one of the top 10 books for young adults for 2004 in Magpies magazine; and was short-listed for the 2005 NSW Premier's Award, Victorian Premier's Award, and the 2006 South Australian Festival Awards for Literature.The Running Man also won the Courier Mail 2005 People's Choice Award for Younger Readers. In 2008 it won the German Catholic Youth Book Award for promoting Christian values in children’s literature. The presentation ceremony took place in Mainz, Germany in June 2008. Bauer has also written six other books, Don't Call Me Ishmael (2006),




BOOK REVIEW: 

Ishmael Lesuer is 14 years. He believes that he suffers from Ishmael Lesuer’s syndrome – a chronic condition for which there is no cure. Symptoms of Ishmael Lesuer’s syndrome include the inability to stick up for yourself and the uncanny ability to humiliate and embarrass yourself in front of your peers – even when you are trying really hard to remain calm, cool and collected. Ishmael spent Year 8 at St. Daniel’s Boys College trying to be invisible. It was the only way that he could stop Barry Bagsley and the other school bullies from picking on him. He plans to spend Year 9 the same way, but things don’t work out that way. Firstly, Miss Tarango, a new teacher, begins at the school.She’s enthusiastic, fun and best of all she identifies Barry Bagsley as the class bully right from day one. Secondly, a new student called James Scobie starts in Ishmael’s class. James is slightly odd and quirky – an obvious target for bullies and Ishmael is initially worried about allying himself with him. However it soon becomes apparent that James is more than a match for Barry Bagsley. He is intelligent, quick-witted and absolutely fearless. As his friend, Ishmael feels protected. James encourages Ishmael to join the debating team as a researcher. Ishmael makes new friends on the team. Gradually as his confidence increases he is able to face his fears and speak in front of an audience. Then the unthinkable happens. James suddenly has to travel overseas, leaving Ishmael and the other members of the debating team in the lurch. The team has to decide whether to compete in the debating finals or forfeit because they have lost their leader. Can the team pull it together without James, or will everything fall apart? More importantly, will Ishmael finally find the courage to stand up to his arch-nemesis Barry Bagsley or will he remain invisible? Let's check it out by borrowing this book from the library!!!