Wednesday, September 1, 2010
School Starts Today
I can't believe that summer is over already. With the load of homework that we got on the first day of school, I can't help but wish with all my might that we were still on summer vacation. And what's with teachers giving quizzes on the second day of school?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
A Feasting Squirrel
A couple days ago, while I was looking out of the window facing the greenbelt in my backyard, I saw the most cute sight. A squirrel was balanced on a small tree and eating the fruits on the trees.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Last Survivors By Susan Pfeffer
I will never look at the moon the same way again.
Life As We Knew It;
My thoughts:
The first book begins with great excitement caused by the prediction of an asteroid hitting the moon. This asteroid is going to be the largest that has ever hit the moon. Anyone sense something wrong here? It seems very unrealistic that people are celebrating the fact that the largest asteroid in history is going to hit the moon. With all the knowledge about the moon's impact on Earth and the advanced technology that the scientists have access to, shouldn't they be able to predict the devastating after-effects of the asteroid hitting the moon? Other than this flaw, Life As We Knew It was so vivid and engaging that it was frightening. I kept on thinking that there was gray snow outside or ash covering the roads. It made me want to go to the nearest supermarket and stock up on food and supplies.
Summary:The largest asteroid in history is going to hit the moon on May 18. Everyone is excited and start partying but they don’t know the devastating consequences that will come. The moon is knocked out of its orbit and is closer to earth. This causes worldwide tsunamis, large earthquakes, and volcano eruptions even in the unexpected places. This novel captures the life of a sixteen year old girl who is one of the survivors and has to survive the extreme climates and fend off starvation with her family.\
The Dead And The Gone
My thoughts:
One small thing irritated me in this book. The Spanish words that were scattered throughout the book were unnecessary because we get the point that the Morales family is from Puerto Rico. There is no need to further emphasize the point, and it just wastes time if a real diligent reader goes and looks the word up. Pfeffer did a really good job capturing the mental and physical struggles that the seventeen year old teenager had to endure. The obstacles he had go to through to keep his two younger sisters and himself alive with little adult guidance made me feel for him.
Summary:
Before the asteroid hit the moon, Alex Morales was worried about getting elected as senior class president and getting flawless grades to go into a good college. Now, with his parents missing and his elder brother nowhere near home, Alex suddenly finds himself in charge of his two younger sisters. Burdened with the task of ensuring survival for his younger sisters and himself, Alex must make many hard choices that will go against in what he believes but is that enough to stay alive?
This World We Live In
My thoughts:
The ending wasn't really what I had expected. It was a bit abrupt and didn't really tie up loose ends. The tornado destroys Miranda's home and forces them to leave to become nomads. Hm... very interesting. Answers a lot of questions right? Actually, it raises a lot more questions. Also, the romance between Alex and Miranda is very superficial. I'm not even sure it what they have between them even is love. I was hoping that Pfeffer would end on a more hopeful outlook of life but I guess not. Overall, this trilogy has given me a good and interesting scare and several survival tips that may be useful later.
Summary:
Almost a year has passed since the moon was hit by the asteroid and life is still difficult. The tension in Miranda's family is so brittle that it could break anytime with one misplaced word or action. Soon, Miranda's dad and his wife arrive at their doorstep with three strangers in tow. Two of them are Alex and Julie Morales. As Miranda's complex feelings for Alex grow into love, she will have to make a choice that will impact everything.
Life As We Knew It;
My thoughts:The first book begins with great excitement caused by the prediction of an asteroid hitting the moon. This asteroid is going to be the largest that has ever hit the moon. Anyone sense something wrong here? It seems very unrealistic that people are celebrating the fact that the largest asteroid in history is going to hit the moon. With all the knowledge about the moon's impact on Earth and the advanced technology that the scientists have access to, shouldn't they be able to predict the devastating after-effects of the asteroid hitting the moon? Other than this flaw, Life As We Knew It was so vivid and engaging that it was frightening. I kept on thinking that there was gray snow outside or ash covering the roads. It made me want to go to the nearest supermarket and stock up on food and supplies.
Summary:
The Dead And The Gone
My thoughts:
One small thing irritated me in this book. The Spanish words that were scattered throughout the book were unnecessary because we get the point that the Morales family is from Puerto Rico. There is no need to further emphasize the point, and it just wastes time if a real diligent reader goes and looks the word up. Pfeffer did a really good job capturing the mental and physical struggles that the seventeen year old teenager had to endure. The obstacles he had go to through to keep his two younger sisters and himself alive with little adult guidance made me feel for him.Summary:
Before the asteroid hit the moon, Alex Morales was worried about getting elected as senior class president and getting flawless grades to go into a good college. Now, with his parents missing and his elder brother nowhere near home, Alex suddenly finds himself in charge of his two younger sisters. Burdened with the task of ensuring survival for his younger sisters and himself, Alex must make many hard choices that will go against in what he believes but is that enough to stay alive?
This World We Live In
My thoughts:
The ending wasn't really what I had expected. It was a bit abrupt and didn't really tie up loose ends. The tornado destroys Miranda's home and forces them to leave to become nomads. Hm... very interesting. Answers a lot of questions right? Actually, it raises a lot more questions. Also, the romance between Alex and Miranda is very superficial. I'm not even sure it what they have between them even is love. I was hoping that Pfeffer would end on a more hopeful outlook of life but I guess not. Overall, this trilogy has given me a good and interesting scare and several survival tips that may be useful later.Summary:
Almost a year has passed since the moon was hit by the asteroid and life is still difficult. The tension in Miranda's family is so brittle that it could break anytime with one misplaced word or action. Soon, Miranda's dad and his wife arrive at their doorstep with three strangers in tow. Two of them are Alex and Julie Morales. As Miranda's complex feelings for Alex grow into love, she will have to make a choice that will impact everything.
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