Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Storm Front - Book One of the Dresden Files
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Is it just a game?
From the cover:
Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits, Ender proves himself to be a genius among geniuses. In simulated war games, he excels. But is the pressure and loneliness taking its toll on Ender? Simulations are one thing. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Right?
Search for self:
As Ender trains to become a soldier, he begins to loose part of himself, and he deeply fears becoming like his worst tormentor--his brother, Peter.
This sci-fi classic will make you consider the possiblities for our future and make you examine the reality of your present.
Join us to discuss this novel on Wednesday, November 10, in the library after school.
Recruited for military training by the world government, Ender's childhood ends the moment he enters his new home: Battle School. Among the elite recruits, Ender proves himself to be a genius among geniuses. In simulated war games, he excels. But is the pressure and loneliness taking its toll on Ender? Simulations are one thing. How will Ender perform in real combat conditions? After all, Battle School is just a game. Right?
Search for self:
As Ender trains to become a soldier, he begins to loose part of himself, and he deeply fears becoming like his worst tormentor--his brother, Peter.
This sci-fi classic will make you consider the possiblities for our future and make you examine the reality of your present.
Join us to discuss this novel on Wednesday, November 10, in the library after school.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
She is on a quest for freedom.
At the age of twelve, Mende was taken captive, separated from her family and sold into slavery. The year was 1993.
Seven years later, she began her run--her quest--for freedom.
Join us to discuss her journey on October 8 after school in the library.
Seven years later, she began her run--her quest--for freedom.
Join us to discuss her journey on October 8 after school in the library.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Happy New Year!
The first Book Club meeting of the 2008-09 school year will be Thursday, August 21, in the library after school, at which time I will reveal the first book selection. Students will determine the theme for the year and the selection committee (anyone in Book Club can be a member) will begin choosing upcoming books.
I hope to see you at the meeting!
I hope to see you at the meeting!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Our Final Destination
The Red Tent tells the story of Dina, the daughter of the Biblical figures Joseph and Leah. Dina, the only daughter of Joseph's four wives, looks on as her mother and her aunt Rachel, her father's favored wife, love, care for, and envy eachother. Anita Diamant does an amazing job of bringing these characters to life.
The red tent is the tent in which the women segregate themselves when they are menstruating and after they have given birth. There the women nurture one another and pass on their beliefs and religious rituals. The women still pray to multiple gods, but Joseph is beginning to accept the singular god of which Abraham spoke. The women are not entirely trusting of this new god.
The novel is about sisterhood, insecurity and love; the tale of Dina is a compelling one.
Join us for our final meeting of the year on May 14 in Mrs. Everett's room after school.
Also, join us at the local bowling alley on April 25th after school for some bowling fun as we say farewell to our graduating senior Book Club members. I am going to miss them tremendously.
The red tent is the tent in which the women segregate themselves when they are menstruating and after they have given birth. There the women nurture one another and pass on their beliefs and religious rituals. The women still pray to multiple gods, but Joseph is beginning to accept the singular god of which Abraham spoke. The women are not entirely trusting of this new god.
The novel is about sisterhood, insecurity and love; the tale of Dina is a compelling one.
Join us for our final meeting of the year on May 14 in Mrs. Everett's room after school.
Also, join us at the local bowling alley on April 25th after school for some bowling fun as we say farewell to our graduating senior Book Club members. I am going to miss them tremendously.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
From here to Transylvania
This will be my first time to read Dracula, so I cannot provide much insight. I am looking forward to becoming acquainted with this classic.
Question: How did you feel about the format (journal entries, for example)?
The discussion of the novel will be April 9 in the library after school. If all goes as planned, we will watch the film after school on the 11th.
Question: How did you feel about the format (journal entries, for example)?
The discussion of the novel will be April 9 in the library after school. If all goes as planned, we will watch the film after school on the 11th.
Monday, February 25, 2008
On to China
From the back cover:
Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain hin Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakenng conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.
Join us for the meeting to discuss this novel on March 12, in the library after school. On the following Friday, we will watch the film version.
Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain hin Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakenng conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.
Join us for the meeting to discuss this novel on March 12, in the library after school. On the following Friday, we will watch the film version.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Next stop: Vietnam
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien is a collection of short stories drawn from O'Brien's experiences during the war in Vietnam. The book is both a series images that brings to the reader the vivid realities of war and a statement about writing and the nature of storytelling.
Join us for the discussion of The Things They Carried after school on February 13.
Question: Did he or didn't he kill the man with the star-shaped hole where his eye had been?
Join us for the discussion of The Things They Carried after school on February 13.
Question: Did he or didn't he kill the man with the star-shaped hole where his eye had been?
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