Finished!

The Book I Finished

Arhama Ahmed

Once again, I have completed a new book. This time, it's a book by Chanda Hahn, called, UnEnchanted. This novel is very intriguing with a captivating plot and characters. Hahn does an incredible job showing how age old fairytales can have a dark past.

  Mina Grime is an unpopular girl in high school. She is incredibly clumsy, and always blamed it on her bad luck. She soon learned how right she was. Mina's field trip to a factory with her class, leads to her unraveling a mystery surrounding her family, and explains her father's death. From her mother, she learns where her family comes from, her real last name, and the curse that  and then takes on an incredibly hard task. One that killed her father. 

  Mina stands in between two worlds, where reality and imagination collide. From red riding hood, to the wicked witch, Mina discovers that the two worlds may not be so different. With help from her new found friends, Mina manages to defeat the evil in one of the stories. However, there are more stories ahead, and she does not know how many more, for no one in her family has ever defeated the entire Story book. If she fails, the next in line will have to start from the very beginning. Mina can never let this happen, because next in line, is Mina's younger brother.

  Throughout the story, Chanda Hahn builds a new world, where everything is different from the world we know. She writes so that everyone plays a part, and her style really makes Mina's world come alive. I would recommend this to those who like to read a spin on the classic fairytale, and want to follow this series. The next books in this series include; Fairest, Fable, Reign, and a new book coming out June 8th, called Forever. This book and author deserve a 5/5 rating. :)

Fahrenheit 451 theme handout

Theme One Handout

Group: 1                        Members: Arhama, Caitie, Freddie, Shannon, Sanya, Joe                 Bell: 5

Theme: Censorship causes diminished individual thought. 

 

1. The society is brainwashed into thinking books are bad and that they must burn books
2. The people believe that books can’t help anything
3. “‘Do you ever read any of the books you burn?’ ‘That’s against the law!’” (Bradbury, 8)
4. Clarisse begins to open Montag’s eyes to the fact that the society is “brainwashed”
5. Montag gets curious and steals a book from the lady whose house they burnt down
6. Clarisse is killed because she understands that society diminishes their thoughts and ideas
7. (Part two starts) Montag goes to Faber to find the meaning of books
8. Once he discovers books he gets Faber to help start a revolution
9. “‘Using the very books you clung to, to refute you on every hand, on every point! What traitors books can be!’” (Bradbury, 104)
10. Beatty makes Montag burn his house and books
11. (Part three starts) Montag does burn his books under Beatty’s command
12. Montag runs from the law to Faber’s house
13. He crosses the river to the new society
14. He meets Granger who also loves and respects books and is also very wise
15. “When the war is over perhaps we can be of some use in the world.” (Bradbury, 146)

Three Quotes Chosen:

•(Part one) “‘Do you ever read any of the books you burn?’ ‘That’s against the law!’” (page 8)

•(Part two) “‘Using the very books you clung to, to refute you on every hand, on every point! What traitors books can be!’” (page 104)

•(Part three) “When the war is over perhaps we can be of some use in the world.” (page 146)

Theme comprehension: The theme shown above is important to the understanding of the story because throughout the scenes of the novel, the main message being conveyed is that, censorship of books keeps people from gaining knowledge on the world, and how to make new discoveries based on what you have learned.

Theme connection to modern society: The theme above connects to our modern-day society by teaching us to allow books into the lives of people so that we, along with future generations, can develop our own opinions on the world and acknowledge those who have written them.

Another Finished book

The Book I Finished

Arhama Ahmed

  A couple days ago I finished another amazing book. It's called Everblue, by Brenda Pandos. All you myth-maniacs and fantasy-fanatics better get ready for this enthralling novel.

  First of all, this book is good because it is told in the view of two different characters. The first is Ash, or Ashley, who lives in Tahoe with her family. Her family owns a gift shop not far from the boat rental store of her close friend. Ash is best friends with Tatchi, who's brother, Fin, tells the story from his point of view. Both Fin and Ashley are attracted to each other, but they do not believe the other feels the same way. In addition, Fin has another reason that he cannot become attached to Ashley. If he does, he will never be able to leave her and she, him.

  Ashley always knew that there was something odd about Tatchi's life. Her parents being so strict, and not letting her leave Tahoe for college. However, she chose to stay away and oblivious. Ashley is seen to be curious and so she could not keep away from Tatchi's mystery for long, but what she discovered was something she could have never imagined.

  Fin loved the water. That is an understatement. He "lived" in it. Fin never worried about leaving Tahoe like his sister, he was content to just stay put and take over the "family business" when he was old enough. However, something, or more, someone was holding him back. Fin knew that he wanted to carry out his family's legacy but that meant never seeing Ashley again.

  One day, Tatchi and her family suddenly disappear and Ashley becomes worried from the lack of communication. As time goes on, she decides to explore Tatchi's world and find out what's wrong. This eventually leads to her putting herself in danger.

  Fin, along with his family must travel to another world, where he realizes his love for Ashley. When he surfaces back to Tahoe, he sees Ashley in danger. Upon saving her, Fin binds them together in an inseparable bond.

  You must read this magical book filled with surprises in the deep blue sea. I give this novel a 5 star rating. Who know's? You may love it as much as me. So go on, take a dip into the exciting world of fable and fairytale.