27th September, 2014
Saving Joe
Name: Ong Ming Sheang
Class: K3F
School Number: 12380
Book title: Saving Joe
Author: Alyson Noel
Summary:It’s been one year since the brutal murder of her sister, Zoe, and fifteen year old Echo is still reeling from the aftermath. Her parents are numb, her friends are moving on, and the awkward start to her freshman year proves she’ll never live up to her sister’s memory.
Until Zoe’s former boyfriend Marc shows up with her diary. At first Echo’s not interested, doubting there’s anything in there she doesn’t already know. But when curiosity prevails, she starts reading, becoming so immersed in her sister’s secret world, their lives begin to blur, forcing Echo to uncover the truth behind Zoe’s life, so that she can start to rebuild her own.Prepare to laugh your heart out and cry your eyes out in this highly addictive tale, as Alyson Noel tackles the complicated relationship between two sisters and shows how the bond can endure long after one of them is gone.
Opinion: From reading this book, I have learnt to appreciate the time I have with my loved ones. I recommend this book to you all.Lastly, the words in this book aren’t too hard to understand. You should read this interesting book!
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27th September, 2014
Theodore Boone
Name: Ong Ming Sheang
Class: K3F
School number: 12380
Author: John Grisham
Summary:
In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk – and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. But Theo finds himself in court much sooner than he expected. Because he knows so much – maybe too much – he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served.
Opinion: For me , my ambition is to be a lawyer so I am interested in this book. My friend recommended this book to me and it is the first English story book that I have read. Since then, I have been reading reading English story books, specifically those by John Grisham.I find the words in his books simple to understand. So, do read this book “Theodore Boone”.
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27th September, 2014
Personal Demons
Name : Grace Loy Ming Hooi
Class : K3B
School no: 12044
Book title: Personal Demons
Publication Year: 14th of September, 2004
Settings : A high school (Haden High)
Characters:
(a) Frannie (Mary Francis) Cavanaugh :The 17 year-old protagonist who has always been a loner.Possesses a skill so powerful that she has both hell and heaven fighting for her.
(b) Luc Cain : The demon sent by King Lucifer from Hell’s Acquisitions Department to tag Frannie’s soul.
(c) Gabe : a Dominion from the Second Sphere as well as the Left Hand of the archangel ,Gabriel, sent to Earth protect Frannie and keep Luc from getting what he came for.
(d) Belias and Avaria : Two demons who are sent to tag Frannie for Hell under King Lucifer’s command when Luc is slow getting the job done.
(e)Beherit : Head of Acquisitions for Hell, who takes matters into his own hands when no one is able to tag Frannie.
(f)Grandpa (Ed Shanahan): Frannie’s grandfather who is as into rebuilding of vintage car as Frannie is, especially Mustangs. His wife (Frannie’s grandmother) with whom Frannie is also close, died in an accident.
(g)Daniel Cavanaugh: Frannie’s father ,a man who is also a fallen angel.
(h)Mary Theresa, Mary Katherine, Mary Grace and Mary Margaret: Frannie’s sisters, who have special skills.
(i)Taylor and Riley :Frannie’s best friends
(j) Matt : Frannie’s personal guardian angel who is her deceased brother
Summary:
This story is told from both Frannie’s and Luc’s alternating points of view. Personal Demons begins when Luc Cain, a demon employed in Hell’s Acquisitions Department, walks into Frannie Cavanaugh’s high school (Haden High) on a mission to tag Frannie’s soul for Hell. King Lucifer realizes that there was something special about Frannie. He meets Frannie and uses his demonic charm to lure her to him. Unfortunately for Luc, Heaven has other plans and he’s just started making progress when the angel Gabriel shows up and Gabriel is prepared to do anything to keep Luc from getting what he came for. Frannie finds herself torn between the two boys. As the story unfolds, a variety of demons show up to finish the job that Luc is unable to bring himself to complete. Eventually, Luc and Gabriel team up to tell Frannie about the truth about the power which she possesses but is ignorant of. But Frannie won’t bend to Luc’s advice and Gabriel is unable to tag her soul for Heaven or protect her until she forgives herself for her perceived guilt in the death of her twin brother years ago. Frannie find herself falling for both of the guys who are also in love with her. Eventually, they work together to find a way out of this mess.
Conclusion:
This book ends with Frannie choosing Luc over Gabriel but what she doesn’t know is that Gabriel will willingly give up his wings for her.
Opinion:
This story is fun and entertaining. For those who don’t like supernatural novels, I suggest you read this anyway. Believe me , it’s exciting and the well-worn theme of good versus evil shouldn’t be this much fun, but it is! It doesn’t follow the typical storyline where good triumps evil. It introduces some wild twists but leaves enough for a sequel.
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27th September, 2014
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules
Name: Lim Jin Shuen
Class: K3B
School Num.: 11120
Book Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules
Author: Jeff Kinney
Publication Year: 2008
Setting:
1. Greg Heffley- Gregory “Greg” Heffley is the main character of the series. The story is about his misfortunes and inner thoughts, done through illustrations. Like many kids his age, he seldom shows any remorse for his wrongdoings. His frustrations generally revolve around his family, friends, and schoolmates.
2. Rodrick Heffley- Rodrick is the name of Greg’s aggressive, antagonistic, older brother; a drummer in a garage band, humorously labelled as “Löded Diper” and noted for their substandard heavy metal concerts and limited musical abilities.
3. Susan Heffley- Susan Heffley is Greg’s mother. Though she tries to be loving, she sometimes seems dumb, embarrassing and overprotective. She and her husband pay far more attention to Manny than their other two sons, and give their youngest nearly everything he wants.
Summary:
Middle schooler Greg Heffley’s diary starts with summer and the misery of being in the swimming team (his father’s idea). His friend, Rowley, has gone on another exciting vacation that Greg doesn’t want to hear about. His little brother, Manny, and his parents tend to drive him crazy.
However, Greg’s biggest problem is his big brother, Rodrick. Rodrick “rules” because he “is the only one who knows about this really embarrassing thing that happened to Greg over the summer, and he’s been holding it over his head ever since. Despite this worry, Greg continues in his goofy way, when dealing with school, bullies, homework, and family, especially Rodrick.
Ultimately, the secret gets out. However, due to all the changes in the description of Greg’s secret as it passes from person to person, it’s no longer something that is an embarrassment to Greg.
Conclusion:
Despite all the teasing that goes on between Greg and his brother, they still care for one another. By the book’s end, when push comes to shove, Greg has set aside his animosity and tries to help Rodrick when he needs it.
Opinion:
I like this book because it is very interesting. Besides, the cartoons that go along with Greg’s journal entries are hilarious.
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27th September, 2014
Original sin
Name : Grace Loy Ming Hooi
Class : K3B
School no: 12044
Book title: Original Sin
Publication Year: 14th of September, 2004
Settings : A high school (Haden High)
Characters :
(a) Frannie (Mary Francis) Cavanaugh :The 17 year-old protagonist who has always been a loner.Possesses a skill so powerful that she has both hell and heaven fighting for her.
(b) Luc Cain : The demon who has now turned human thanks to Frannie.
(c) Gabe : a Dominion from the Second Sphere as well as the Left Hand of the archangel ,Gabriel.
(d) Rhenorain (Rhen): A demon from hell who wants to know how Luc was turned into a human and tagged for Heaven.
(e)Lilith : A succubus, who can manipulate one’s darkest desire and thoughts. Make one sees and wants things. Survive on lust.
(f)Grandpa (Ed Shanahan): Frannie’s grandfather who is as into rebuilding of vintage car as Frannie is, especially Mustangs. His wife (Frannie’s grandmother) with whom Frannie was also close, died in an accident.
(g)Daniel Cavanaugh: Frannie’s father ,a man who is also a fallen angel.
(h)Mary Theresa, Mary Katherine, Mary Grace and Mary Margaret: Frannie’s sisters, who have special skills.
(i)Taylor and Riley :Frannie’s best friends
(j) Matt : Frannie’s personal guardian angel who is her deceased brother
(k)Lili:Luc’s neighbour. About Frannie’s age with stringy, chocolate brown hair hanging across her green eyes. A girl which Matt fell in love with
(l)Marchosias (Marc) : Taylor’s boyfriend, who is also demon from Hell.
(m) Angelique : An innocent girl who is dragged into this story.Has a bratty attitude.
Summary :
Luc Cain was born and raised in Hell but he isn’t feeling as demonic as usual lately-thanks to Frannie and the unique power she never realized she has. But you can’t desert Hell without consequences. Frannie and Luc find themselves targeted by the same demons who used to be Luc’s allies. One of Luc’s allies, Rhenorian, Rhen for short, wants Frannie to use her ‘Sway’ power to turn him into a human, just like she did for Luc. Left with a few options, Frannie and Luc accept the protection of Heaven and one of its most powerful angels, Gabe. Unfortunately, Gabe also has a thing for Frannie and rather than losing his wings, he chooses to leave Franie and Luc under the protection of her guardian angel, Matt. All is fine for a short time but then Marc turns up. He is a demon from Hell and he uses his powers to charm Frannie’s best friend, Taylor, to become his girlfriend. Lilith, King Lucifer’s wife also turns up and tries to tag Frannie’s soul for Hell. In the end, both Luc and Gabriel leave Frannie because they have deep feelings for her and think that if they leave her, she would be better off, which would be fine if Taylor hasn’t been possessed by Lilith at that time. Frannie wants to save her friend but Lilith has already stabbed Taylor and now possesses Angelique’s body. Matt, Frannie’s guardian angel and twin brother, has been sent to hell and wants to get even with her and Luc.
Conclusion: Frannie is safe for the time being but she has conflicting feelings about both Luc and Gabriel. She feels guilty for sending her brother , Matt to hell. Matt is angry with Frannie because she has sent him to Hell but there is one consolation, King Lucifer has taught him powers that he did not realize he has and Matt has vowed revenged on Frannie.
Opinion :
Original Sins kept me on my toes and kept me guessing what is going to happen next. However. there are too many characters for my liking. (I have not stated the names of all the demons; only a few who play a significant role in this story). I don’t care much for the succubus story line nor the direction the author took with Matt (Franny’s angel twin brother).
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27th September, 2014
Last Rite
Name : Grace Loy Ming Hooi
Class : K3B
School no: 12044
Book title:Last Rite
Publication Year: 8th of May, 2012
Settings : A high school (Haden High)
Characters:
(a) Frannie (Mary Francis) Cavanaugh :The 17 year-old protagonist who has always been a loner.Possesses a skill so powerful that she has both hell and heaven fighting for her.
(b) Luc Cain : The demon who has now turned human thanks to Frannie.
(c) Gabe : a Dominion from the Second Sphere as well as the Left Hand of the archangel ,Gabriel.
(d) Rhenorain (Rhen): A demon from hell who wants to know how Luc was turned into a human and tagged for Heaven.
(e)Lilith : A succubus, who can manipulate one’s darkest desire and thoughts. Make one sees and wants things. Survive on lust.
(f)Grandpa (Ed Shanahan): Frannie’s grandfather who is as into rebuilding of vintage car as Frannie is, especially Mustangs. His wife (Frannie’s grandmother) with whom Frannie was also close, died in an accident.
(g)Daniel Cavanaugh: Frannie’s father ,a man who is also a fallen angel.
(h)Mary Theresa, Mary Katherine, Mary Grace and Mary Margaret: Frannie’s sisters, who have special skills.
(i)Taylor and Riley :Frannie’s best friends
(j) Matt : Frannie’s personal guardian angel who is her deceased brother and had been turned into a demon.
(k) Grandma: Frannie’s grandma as well as God.
Summary: Frannie is just as kick-ass as ever but she isn’t quite as spunky as she was in the previous books. A lot has happened and grief about her brother’s fate has made her a more somber person. She finally understands that she cannot control everything in life and this changes her a lot. She has become moreed more mature. Frannie had made her choice at last; she chooses Luc over Gabriel. Understandably,Gabriel is upset . In the end, King Lucifer drags Frannie’s grandfather, Gabriel and Luc into Hell. Frannie uses her “Sway” power and manages to turn Rhen into a demon who has free will, who in turn helps her defeat Lucifer. She discovers that her deceased Grandma is God and that her father has returned as an angel and as her guardian angel, replacing Matt. Luc and Frannie have been turned into immortals to enable them to travel through the three welds easily; Heaven , Earth and Hell.
Conclusion:
This is the perfect ending to the Personal Demon’s trilogy. The whole story is exciting and the author wraps it up with a big bang.
Opinion:
In my opinion, this is the best book out of all the personal Demon’s trilogy.I am glad that Luc and Frannie end up together.
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