Summer Reading 4

Out of all of the choices on the list I chose Jasper Jones. I thought that it was one of the best books out of the whole list. After reading all of the book summaries Jasper Jones sounded the most interesting.  I also knew that Jasper Jones was going to be a Mystery  book and I thought that would very interesting. Out of all the other books I really focused on looking up Jasper Jones because of it's unique title. It really made me wonder what the book could be about. After reading the back of the book I found out that the book was going to take place in a small town in Australia. I thought that would be really cool because I knew Jasper Jones was about teenagers and I thought it would be cool to learn about what goes on over in Australia and what kind of things they have in common with us teenagers jn The United States of America. Through out the book I did link some connections with me and some of the characters. For examaple Charile's best friend Jeffrry Lu loves to play cricket. This is similar to me becuase i love to play baseball and the two sports are kind of similar. 

Summer Reading #3

"I trust him. I have to. I've come too far. If he were to leave me here and now, I'd never make it back. I can't hear the river anymore,  and the canopy overhead has stolen the moonlight. As we press further, I'm finding it harder to imagine what kind of help Jasper needs. I don't understand what's particular unique skill I bring to the table. It's a strange coalition, me and Jasper Jones. We've never really even spoken before. I'm surprised he knew my name, let alone where I lived. He's rarely at school, just long enough to qualify for football. I've only ever caught glimpses of him from a distance, so I can't help but thrill in this sense of inclusion," (Silvey,8). In this part of the book the rebel of the town Jasper Jones, who is known to be up to no good, knocks on the window of Charlie Bucktin late at night. Charlie and Jasper have never spoke to each other do not know each other well. In fact, they are complete opposites. Charlie is a golden boy who has done no wrong and Jasper is the town thief. What makes this passage hooking is because Jasper wants Charlie to sneak out late and night and help him. He will not say where and why which leaves the reader wondering and makes the reader urge to read ahead  and find out.