Wonder Over the summer I read a novel called “Wonder” written by R.J. Palacio. It is an inspirational book about August ‚a 10 year old boy‚ who faces many hardships in his life. Going into middle school is a big deal for August Pullman because he dose not look like the other kids in his class. What kind of challenges will August face while trying to get through fifth grade? August Pullman is a very extraordinary and courageous boy who wasn’t like everyone else. He was born with a rare birth
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R.J. Palico wrote the book: Wonder. The main character: Auggie‚ he was home schooled up until middle school. During Auggie’s school year he had a more negative impact on his life. Most people‚ when they see a disabled kid they stare‚ make noises‚ and bully them. While in Wonder many kids would not be near Auggie‚ or sit next to him at lunch. As it says in the text‚ “As the desks started to fill up‚ I did notice that no one sat next to me. A couple of times someone was about to sit next to me but
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In the book the author‚ R.J. Palacio talked a lot about the main character’s background‚ 1st person narrator‚ and description. The book is about a fifth grader named Auggie who has a disease that makes his face looks deformed. Auggie has a big problem making new friends because whenever someone looks at him they always make some kind of face. Most kids that do‚ don’t actually tease him they just can’t help but stop and stare. Auggie once grew his bangs out just so he couldn’t see what people looked
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The “Hobbit” was written by J.R.R Tolkien. The Hobbit is a fantasy novel‚ and children’s book. This book takes place in fictional Middle earth. It all starts with a humble hobbit who has an unexpected tea party with many dwarves and a wizard. I’m sure he was overwhelmed with it at first‚ but eventually he learned to get out of his comfort zone. Although the dwarves don’t realize it at first‚ they can learn a lot from the hobbit‚ and likewise for the hobbit. There are three main characters. One
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Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics by J. R. R Tolkien J. R. R Tolkien‚ mastermind of the bestselling works The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit‚ also created the “most important article on Beowulf of the 20th century’’ stated by Oxford University Press. His work Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics‚ begins with a well thought out allegory about the industry of critiquing poems and stories. It is followed by a buddle of good and bad views from critics on Beowulf. Finally he gives his take on
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Why do French fries taste so good? When I think about the title and article I I think of J. R. Simplot plant located in the state of Idaho and the great city of downtown Aberdeen. Idaho with its great Soil‚ plays a big role. “Volcanic material once covered all of the land and as it slowly eroded over many years‚ it created a soil that is dark‚ rich‚ well-drained and packed with minerals.” “The water is also a must and Idaho is lucky enough to have the pure snowmelt from the Teton Mountains to irrigate
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Whether kidnapping dalmatian puppies to make into a coat or just mocking a shy girl’s homemade dress in study hall‚ villains make stories compelling. We love and need the bad guys‚ perhaps just for their representation of the secret bad guys in ourselves. But there are rules. One of two things must eventually happen to the antagonist for the reader to feel closure: he has to learn‚ to realize the error of his ways and repent‚ or he has to pay‚ to get what he has got coming to him. But what if
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Turning Against Not everyone is at fault for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet‚ although some are more than others. Some people like the Nurse‚ turn against Romeo & Juliet‚ even though she tried to help them get together in the beginning. Others‚ like Juliet’s parents‚ Lord & Lady Capulet‚ are blind to what’s going around them‚ and their daughter’s emotions‚ while also believing in stupid ideologies. Then comes good old Fate‚ which no one can do anything to stop‚ and could have been nicer. Fate‚ Lord
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Wonder by R.J. Palacio centers the life of a young boy named August. It is an eye opening story to effects of bullying. At the age of 10‚ Auggie starts middle school. Due to his facial deformity‚ he has to deal with the facts that he is not ‘ordinary’‚ but ‘extraordinary’. His journey through 5th grade is tough‚ fortunately‚ he has his friends to guide him through. Friends such as Summer. I truly admire Summer’s unique and one of a kind personality. The moment when Summer came and sat by August
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There is a myriad of sources which influenced Tolkien’s writing‚ which is evident in both the novels and the movies. Among many‚ the most influential are the Industrial Revolution‚ religion‚ Norse mythology‚ Old and Middle English language and literature‚ and Tolkien’s own experiences in the World Wars. Tolkien had many literary friends‚ and one of their favorite pastimes was to talk about chivalrous deeds and adventures that were no longer present in their lives. Tolkien took this as one of his
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