BOOK REVIEW (With analysis) “MATILDA” By: Roald Dahl Cover illustrations copyright © Quentin Blake‚ 1996‚ 1997 Cover design by Molly Leach Submitted by: Submitted to: I. Type Of Story Matilda is a children’s novel by British author Roald Dahl. It was published in 1988 by Jonathan Cape in London‚ with illustrations by Quentin Blake. The story is about Matilda Wormwood‚ an extraordinary child with ordinary and rather unpleasant parents
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Review of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It seems sometimes like the market for young adult literature is written down to the readers‚ almost in a condescending manner. That is why a book like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is so refreshing in this sea of cookie cutter romances and fantasies. While classified as a young adult novel‚ it deals with very serious themes. The book’s cover comes printed with this label: “It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has
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INDEPENDENT BOOK REVIEW The novel Scorpions by Walter Dean Myers is a fascinating book and it teaches a life lesson about gang life at young ages. The book really makes the reader want to read more and more as the suspense builds up. The book is about the life of a young kid named Jamal Hicks. Jamal struggles through some family problems when his older brother is accused of murder. The book is a really sad story about gang life and friendship. There are some appealing traits to
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Dia Beacon can be evaluated through a situational analysis called the SWOT analysis. Essentially‚ SWOT analysis stands for strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats. Dia Beacon has many strengths. In regards to it’s artwork‚ Dia has a large display and allows for single artists to exhibit their pieces. Also‚ it supports many different types of artwork and artists‚ which essentially allows for this broad and unique display to be shown. Dia is open many hours during the week‚ which allows
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The Stone Boy The story is about a boy called Arnold‚ he is 9 years old. It says in the text “Arnold went into the barn” which makes me think that he has grown up on a farm‚ he lives there with his parents‚ and his bigger brother Eugene. Arnold is a normal boy‚ with an interest in weapons‚ like many boys have. I’m guessing Arnold sees his brother like quite an idol‚ because in the beginning of the text‚ he is so eager for his brother to go pick peas with him (“get up‚ you said you’d pick peas with
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Book Review Sai Anand 9th ‘C’ Roll. No: 08 Index 1. About the Author 2. Characters 3. New Words 4. Summary 5. About the Movie: Kai po Che 6. My Opinion 1. About the Author Chetan Bhagat: Chetan Bhagat (born 22 April 1974)‚ is an Indian author‚ columnist‚ and speaker. Bhagat is
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Sam Lombara 11/28/14 English II Mr. Euchner Book Review - Granny by Anthony Horowitz In The Story‚ Granny‚ by Anthony Horowitz‚ the protagonist is a Twelve-year-old boy named Jordan “Joe” Morgan Warden. Joe comes from a very wealthy family who resides in the Thattlebee Hall in North London. His parents neglected him and his custody is in the hands of the halls servants including the gardener‚ Mr. Lampy and his Nanny who is also an exotic dancer‚ Mrs. Jinks. Worst of all‚ his ninety-four
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A BOOK REVIEW of The Wave by Morton Rhue This story‚ based on a true incident that occurred in a high school in California‚ demonstrates how easily a group can lose its freedom without even realising it. It all began when their history teacher‚ Mr. Ben Ross‚ let them watch a movie on how the Nazis in World War 2 tortured the people who opposed them. To give them a clearer picture‚ he decided to them in the situation itself. He then introduced an organisation‚ The Wave‚ and its
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Haileigh Feagin Ms. Frazier Achieving my dream In the novel Rocket Boys Homer Hickam‚ Jr. referred to as Sonny had a dream. He wanted to build rockets and one day work for NASA. I also have a dream of becoming a professional softball player just like Jennie Finch. I hope to one day attend University of South Carolina and play for them to earn my name. I plan to reach my destination just as Sonny did. I plan to achieve my goal by three steps practice‚ dedication‚ and putting my school first. I will
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Title – Promising Beacon Technology for Store Managers and Consumer Summary - Retailer push location specific information directly to the customer via their smartphone‚ and get data depending on customer’s interaction with beacon! Body - Beacon Technology is on its way to strengthen buyer-seller relationship and provide data to the retailers to improve the in-store experience for the shoppers. For years‚ retailers considered Near Field Communications (NFC) technology to track the number
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