For my finale choice novel I chose the second book in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance cycle. I chose this book because it is fascinating and I simply love it. Eragon continues his journey to fight the evil Empire in this second book. Teens will enjoy the novel because it has all the elements to a great book in it. Feeling, comedy, romance, war...at least all the elements that I like :). I really think that your teens will enjoy it because more than anything it is about fighting for something, even if you don't think that you will win in the end. Eragon is fighting an almost unbeatable battle and he is giving it his 100%. I love reading stories in which the protagonist is putting their all into something. It;s inspirational and I think that it is very important for kids to read books that inspire them.
As I just mentioned, this book is very inspirational. Eragon is not as physically or mentally stronger than the people he is coming up against, but he has something that they do not...heart. He knows what he is fighting for. He fights for the one's he loves and the home that he was brought up in. To me, my family is the most important thing to me in the world. I would do anything to keep them safe, so I appreciate the fact that Eragon is so adamant about keeping those he loves from harm.
This is a great book for your teens because it is a really easy, fun, and it really makes you think about your life. Its a great read and I definitely encourage it!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Eargon
For our finale project in my YA Literature class we were told to choose a choice novel with our project in mind. This is why I chose Eragon as my choice novel. Hmm...where to begin with this novel... I am a huge fan! This book would be great for any of your teens to read. It is fun, intense, interesting, and really makes you think. When I first read this book I knew that it would be great. As you can probably tell from earlier blog entries, I love books that deal with a mythological world. My life has been pretty stressful for the past year and a half, so when I get the chance to read something that will take my mind off of things, I immediately do it!
Eragon is a boy who is struggling with trying to find 'who he is' in the great world of Alagesia. Both of his parents are dead and he is living wit his uncle, Garrow, and cousin, Roran. The only thing he knows about his life is that his mother emotionally gave him away, but he has no idea who his father is. He believe that his life is always going to be exactly the way it has always been, until he finds a Dragon egg in the Spine (a Forrest near his home). From that day forward his life is changed forever. Eragon begins his new life as a Dragon Rider, the only one that is known to still exist.
I think that part of the reason why I enjoyed this book so much is because I love the story that there is always a possibility of greatness in each one of us. The author, Christopher Paolini, was able to write a story dedicated to making readers feel like they are going on Eragons journey right beside him. As Eragon changes, readers change, and as he becomes more powerful, readers also get a sense of 'power'.
The reason why I believe that your teens will enjoy this book is because it is a quick, easy, and fun read. It is simply the story of a boy going on the adventure of a lifetime. Your teens will read about what it takes to fulfill one's potential and why it is so important to give something their all. I love the book and I really think that your kids will too!
Eragon is a boy who is struggling with trying to find 'who he is' in the great world of Alagesia. Both of his parents are dead and he is living wit his uncle, Garrow, and cousin, Roran. The only thing he knows about his life is that his mother emotionally gave him away, but he has no idea who his father is. He believe that his life is always going to be exactly the way it has always been, until he finds a Dragon egg in the Spine (a Forrest near his home). From that day forward his life is changed forever. Eragon begins his new life as a Dragon Rider, the only one that is known to still exist.
I think that part of the reason why I enjoyed this book so much is because I love the story that there is always a possibility of greatness in each one of us. The author, Christopher Paolini, was able to write a story dedicated to making readers feel like they are going on Eragons journey right beside him. As Eragon changes, readers change, and as he becomes more powerful, readers also get a sense of 'power'.
The reason why I believe that your teens will enjoy this book is because it is a quick, easy, and fun read. It is simply the story of a boy going on the adventure of a lifetime. Your teens will read about what it takes to fulfill one's potential and why it is so important to give something their all. I love the book and I really think that your kids will too!
My Most Excellant Year
My Most Excellent Year, By Steve Kluger, was light hearted and interesting. I think that your teens will enjoy the book because it deals with high school freshman who are going through life. I think that teens can relate to the fact that they have their own struggles, but they try to go through it with an easy attitude. The only problem I had was the fact that they almost made their issues seem too easy. I was a pretty dramatic kid when I was in high school (which I think i have mentioned in previous blogs :) and I think I always blew things out of proportion, but I think that most high school students are like that, yet the kids in this book were just so nonchalant about their big issues.
I think that even with the lighthearted attitude about everything, the book was fun and cute. The two best friends, T.C. and Auggie, going through life as they know it. Its a light and easy read. Alejandra goes to public school and we follow along as she tells us her fears. It took me a little bit of time to really get into, but once you get started the book goes by quite quickly!
The book begins when the three characters, T.C., Auggie, and Alejandra, are told that they need to write a paper describing their 'most excellent year'. All three of them decide that their best year was 9Th grade. After T.C.'s mother passes away Auggie really befriends him in almost a brotherly way. They become close and share everything with one another. I liked how the two boys share this bond throughout the book. T.C. realizes that he loves Alejandra, yet she decides that she can't stand him. Auggie learns that he is in love also, but with another boy.
I really like that the characters were so likable. Every one of them had redeeming characteristics that made readers really enjoy the book from beginning to end. T.C. (my favorite) had the most remarkable relationship with a little deaf boy, Hucky. T.C. seemed to want nothing more than to make Hucky happy. Alejandra starts off as seeming a little 'snobbish' but we later really get to know her. She stands up for what she believes in, which is a characteristic that I personally always admire. Auggie is just so interesting. Very into the newest 'diva', which makes his character quite fascinating.
Overall, the book was just....fun! Its easy to read, fun to follow, and make you smile which is always important. I think its a great read for your teens!
I think that even with the lighthearted attitude about everything, the book was fun and cute. The two best friends, T.C. and Auggie, going through life as they know it. Its a light and easy read. Alejandra goes to public school and we follow along as she tells us her fears. It took me a little bit of time to really get into, but once you get started the book goes by quite quickly!
The book begins when the three characters, T.C., Auggie, and Alejandra, are told that they need to write a paper describing their 'most excellent year'. All three of them decide that their best year was 9Th grade. After T.C.'s mother passes away Auggie really befriends him in almost a brotherly way. They become close and share everything with one another. I liked how the two boys share this bond throughout the book. T.C. realizes that he loves Alejandra, yet she decides that she can't stand him. Auggie learns that he is in love also, but with another boy.
I really like that the characters were so likable. Every one of them had redeeming characteristics that made readers really enjoy the book from beginning to end. T.C. (my favorite) had the most remarkable relationship with a little deaf boy, Hucky. T.C. seemed to want nothing more than to make Hucky happy. Alejandra starts off as seeming a little 'snobbish' but we later really get to know her. She stands up for what she believes in, which is a characteristic that I personally always admire. Auggie is just so interesting. Very into the newest 'diva', which makes his character quite fascinating.
Overall, the book was just....fun! Its easy to read, fun to follow, and make you smile which is always important. I think its a great read for your teens!
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