Hello!
This blog has been set up for all of you who want to read novels outside of the AR collection. Feel free to keep me updated on all your reading texts! I'm really interested in what you will be telling us all about your reading!
Happy reading everyone!
Mrs Mavrakis :D
I'll just get you all started by telling you a bit about what I'm reading at the moment...
ReplyDeleteAs I'm the English coordinator, I read many things at the same time. The best item I've bought is a Kindle so I can store my books electronically on the one device rather than carry 4-5 books at a time! I LOVE my Kindle!
In saying this, my reading is based on what I'm teaching and what interest me.
I've just finished reading Bram Stoker's Dracula which prepared me for my Yr 11 Ext 1 class as it had been a couple of years since I last read it. It's a very interesting book which has NO connection to anything from the Twilight series (I would rather watch the movie than read anything by Stephanie Meyer!) I prefer the classic
I also like to read historical fiction and travel books. I'm currently reading the biography of Lucrezia Borgia, who was the daughter of Pope Alexander II in the 15th century. It was interesting to read about a woman who was wealthy but really had no power as a result of the powerful men who manipulated her.
I'm also reading Lonely Planet's guides to Spain and Italy as I'm thinking of travelling there in the future so I'm doing my homework!
I've also touched base with a couple of Shakespearean texts (Hamlet and Macbeth) as I've been teaching them with Yr 12 Advanced and Year 10. I've always LOVED my Shakespeare!!!!!!
I'm looking forward to your ideas, thoughts, likes, dislikes about the books you read outside of the AR collection!
Mrs Mav :D
heeeyyy miss :)
ReplyDeleteHey Laura!
Deletetbh : mrs your very pretty :) , your a great english teacher we enjoy having you very much, your the best , your very funny,
ReplyDeleteWHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE.
we want to be able to get high marks in every single english test and assignment by the end of the year, we want to be able to be confident with writing and reading , we want to do well, and be able to make you proud and yeah :)
thanks for being such a good teacher and for being so supportive <3 :D
from sarah && andreia <3
How fantastic are you two!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteThank you for the lovely compliments! I want you to do your best for YOU, not for me! I am already proud of the hard work and they way you both are engaged in English! All I want from you girls is to keep it up! To me, that's the best gift ever!!!!
Now, show me what you can do by writing about what you're reading at the moment!
Right now i am reading a book called Angel fire. It's about a girl that starts off looking like a weak and lonely high school girl. Later on there comes another student who changes her life. she turns into a strong and brave person. it's got more to it but i am up to book 2.
ReplyDeleteEsta,
DeleteThat sounds wonderful! Let me know who the author is so that we can ensure the library and AR has got it in their collection. Tell me a bit more about the other student who comes into her life and changes her...
What do they do?
What happens in the story?
Why do you like the characters so much?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Hello Miss
ReplyDeleteI am reading a novel called hazel green. The part of the novel that I am up to now is a young girl named hazel green who lives in a high building apartment on top of a bakery and everytime she goes down she always tastes the new foods that the backer has made to sell in his bakery.
Hi Roseanne!
DeleteHazel sounds like an interesting character living in a busy apartment block! Tell me more about Hazel...age, personality...
Does she have close friends or characters who really don't like her? Her relationship with the baker is quite strong as she seems to be the food critic!
Tell me about what else happens in the story and why you like Hazel so much.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Dear Mrs Mavrakis,
ReplyDeleteI am currently read an article in the newspaper this morning. It was about this girl that always was sad and got bullied everyday. But one day ... She decided to fight back because she knew that bullies wouldnt stop her. She had courage to go to the bullies and believe in herself !
I love stories like that!
DeleteMaybe they are the types of novels you could try and find for your reading - look for stories which have themes to do with overcoming obstacles and finding courage.
Keep me posted!
hi miss, well right now im reading Justin Bieber's auto biography ( First step 2 forever ) it is about how he became famous and how he feels while being famous and all the consequences he goes through.It is an amazing inspirational book. Id give this book a 4/5 and recommend it for ages 10-16
ReplyDeleteLove reading biographies and learning about other people's experiences!
DeleteTell me about some of the problems or obstacles he has faced regarding his musical journey toward success.
I would be interested to know...
hi miss mavlova i am reading the book winnie i just borrowed it today and im up to chapter 8 its about a wild horse and to girls a guy im also reading don't read this book its so funny i am reading another book the one direction book thing i go to the ash library everyday to read it so cool
ReplyDeleteHow about starting with the authors of both Winnie and Don't Read this Book!
DeleteGive me a bit more information such as:
What do the characters of both stories do?
What happens in the stories?
Why do you like the characters so much?
What issues do they discuss?
I'm really pleased that you go to the library daily! Learn to enjoy the reading while you are there...it's chill time when you read!
I love mystery books, sad books, and books about romance <3
ReplyDeleteI have just finished the series wings by Aprilynne Pike, and they are one of the best series i have ever read. They include:
- Winds
- Spells
- Illusions
and the last book is Destined.. but it hasn't come out yet :(
...danger, mystery, and love!
- Great series!!!!!!!!!
Another series I have read recently is The Luxe Series.... I finished the last (4th) book on monday.. and it was such a sad ending.. i cried 4eva!! :(
I love sad books.. i mean, I always prefer to have a happy ending.. but it didn't matter with these books coz they ARE so damn good!.. romance, mystery, murder, love and friendships!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I fell in love with this series!!!!!!!
- I used to HATE books to death.. i used to hate them as much as I hate pumpkin!.. which means i absolutely hate them with the passion!
- but when u get a good book ... u forget how good they are!!!!
- I read when im bored.. or when I have nothing else to do!
.. but if i get a really good book.. then who knows how long u have been reading 4!
Laura,
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic that you are an avid reader!!!!!!!!
When does "Destined" come out? Maybe call Angus and Robertson to pre-order it!
Tell me a bit about the Luxe series...I would love to know more. Who is the author/s of this series?
You shouldn't just read when you are bored but use it as "chill" time. Reading can be relaxing with the right book that keeps your interest.
Looking forward to you telling me more about both series!
Yeah I know.. but like I said.. if there is a really good book.. i will make sure i get to read it! .. destined is meant to come out this year.. but it hasn't yet :( The authors of the luxe series is by anna godbersen! ... look it up and read the review :)
ReplyDeleteThe wings series by Aprilynne Pike are COMPLETELY different to the Luxe series by anna godbersen.. but in the same way they are the same! .. romance, danger, mystery and sad endings! When im bored.. reading gives me something to do.. and when there is a good book, i kind of get lost inside the pages.. and before i know it, i have been reading for hours! The more books i read, the more i enjoy them!
Laura,
ReplyDeleteIt may be worth recommending these books to our school library! This way they can keep updating the fiction collection for you girls to enjoy!
yeah :) maybe??
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!!!!!!! Let Ms Haid know (our librarian)!
Delete(to miss mavrakis paula has let me use her laptop just to reply)
DeleteLaura: yeah, i told her last week, but i'm not sure she really like's me because i'm always talking and lauging plus with paula bye my side ( lol jokes) you no the drill.
Paula : LAURA.....aaaa..... 3:( hi miss so i see someone likes to reply to everyone You no i like talking thaats my talent! haha
From Laura and Paula
hi miss right now im reading the hunger games so far ive only read the first chapter and its super interesting i cant wait to continue.
ReplyDeleteAll this hype about the Hunger Games....
DeleteI want you to tell me why you have been drawn into the world of the book. Keep me posted! I want all the goss on why it is ssssoooo interesting!
hi miss :)
ReplyDeleteHi Aimee-Jo!
DeleteWhat are you reading at the moment?????
Hi miss,
ReplyDeletelike i was saying I'm uo to book two of the Angel series. It's about a girl names Willow and her parents dont really care about her because when she goes missing her parents replace her with a cat. The person that comes into her life is a guy called Sam,he's an angel hunter and he came to kill willow but then he starts to fall in love with her. So when the church found out that willow is a angel they want her. So sam and willow run away and live in the mountains. It's got
-Action
-Romance
-Mystery
-Crime
It's so cool!! i read the first book in the school library but they dont have the collection
Good to hear Esta!
DeleteMaybe you can ask Ms Haid to order the rest of the collection into the Fiction section. She is always wanting new ideas for it!
What special qualities does Willow have?????
Hi miss
ReplyDeleteI am reading the passage from the bible that is on my assessment task
Me rachel Peixoto
DeleteHi Rachel!
DeletePick a book based on an area which you enjoy and read it over the holidays! I really want to hear what you have to say about it!
Any particular books or magazines????? Read some of the other reviews and get a book to read over the holidays! It's a great way to unwind and "chill"!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss, the last book that i read was holes for our assessment and I am not a really big fan of books but I actually enjoyed reading it. Since I read that book I have wanted to start to read more books. I haven't had time to start on a book yet due to all these assignments but these holidays I am aiming to read the twilight series. After I read each book I will watch the movie to compare the two together. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Demi!
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased that you've made a conscious decision to engage with books! Begin these holidays and use it as "chill" time on the lounge...You will be surprised how you will begin to love the quiet time!
Thanks Miss :)
DeleteAny time!
DeleteHi miss , I am currently reading a Justin Bieber book, It is about his life experience and how he started to become famous and how his life before he became famous was. :)
ReplyDeleteOther than loving Justin Bieber, what is it about his story that has made it interesting for you? Recap on one of his experiences which really affected you in some way. I would like to hear about it!
DeleteI have just finished reading a book called love notes by margaret Clark. It is about a girl who doesn't really have friends but one day she finds a love letter in her bag. Her mum is a private investigator so her mum tries to help her find out who wrote it. The weird thing is a week later the whole class of girls got a letter with the same message and same writing just a different colour. In the end it turns out it was her crush that wrote the letter to her. It's a pretty good book :)
ReplyDeleteHey Emily!
DeleteIt may be worth suggesting this title to Ms Haid in the library.
Why was this a pretty good book? What sorts of areas really engaged you? ie. themes, characters, etc.
Let me know!
Hi miss I'm try to go for a record I read 782 pages in Five hours but I'n trying to read 900 pages in three hours starting tonight
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!
DeleteWhat are you reading at the moment?????? Something epic I imagine!
hi miss, I've sort of started reading a new book called HUNGER GAMES!!! Well, actually I'm up to the second book. It's so cool because it is full action and survival and stuff and just a bit of romans, it's so cool and it's a good thing that there is one more book to go before I've read the whole series
ReplyDeleteEsta!
DeleteGive me more detail!!!!!! Not just "cool and stuff"!!!!
I want to know why the "Hunger Games" are so popular at the moment!
Hi Miss , I am currently reading a book called The Hunger Games. Its an amazing book and im enjoying every second of it. Everyday, im really excited to just come home and read the book. The first chapter was very fascinating and i continued reading it from how interesting it was. Im going to watch the movie right after i read the book so so i can compare the novel and the film. I just love adventurous books such as Hunger Games! Im planning to borrow more books similar to this novel.
ReplyDeleteGood work Debrah!
DeleteI'm sssoooo glad that you are reading the novel first!
Why is the book so engaging for you? Is it the characters? the story? the description?
Would love to hear back when you've read a bit more!
hi miss.
ReplyDeleteI recently finished reading a book called Radiance by Alyson Noel. It is about a girl named Riley who has died in an accident. She found herself in the middle of no where. There was a bridge that her parents went over but her sister Ever went the opposite direction. She ended up going over the bridge and she ended up in the here & now. She was chosen as a soul catcher and goes through adventures with her pet buttercup and a guide.
There are four books in this series: radiance, shimmer, dreamland, whisper.
Is this like an afterlife book? Are you enjoying it?
ReplyDeleteGo and ask the library if they can get the series in!
Is the main character your age? Older? Younger?
How is life different as a soul catcher?
I'm interested to know :)
Hey Ms
ReplyDeletewell, so far i have been reading the royal easter magazine. It has such cute showbags and also really cute ANIMALS! But, the entry fee is really expensive.
Yes...
DeleteThat's why this year I've decided not to go!
Get yourself a good book and use it as "chill time". Let me know!
hey miss
ReplyDeletemy own version of Holes is coming along Great! :)
Good work!
DeleteTell me what you will be reading! You haven't told me yet!
Hey Miss its Emily Tiberio :)
ReplyDeletei dont really like to read but right now i am reading dare to dream by one direction.This book is about the boys life before and after becoming one direction.If I had the choice to read ill read books to do with ghost and anything scary that is true.I dislike books like twilight they bore me.I also enjoy reading magazines.
Let me know about Dare to Dream! I want to know why you are so engrossed in the book. Are biographies what you want to read? Is that your thing? Enjoy!
DeleteHi miss hows you holidays/plans
ReplyDeletemiss i have read the hunger games off the internet it was such a good book it was adventurous,romantic it had action
this book is about a game which involves children from the age of 12 to 16/18 (forget)
and its a fight to death, the are twelve districts and there has to be one girl and one guy.A young girl name catness is from district 12 her younger sister primrose everdine was chosen.Catness didn't want her younger sister to die so she volentered as tribute.her and peter wehen they got into the center were they stayed they had classes to train for survival.At the end peter and catness are left they don't want to kill each other so they decide to eat these poiseness berries the people cant let that happen so they both one!!!! ayayayayya.I recently watched the movie the movie was good but not as good as the book. I am now writting a book i can't wait to show you some when i get back to school ------------ PAULA
That was quick!
DeleteSee if you can read Book 2 of the Hunger Games as quick as Book 1...
Hey Miss, I have just finished a book called Rotten School. I have already read this book before but I had forgotten what it was all about so I decided to read it again.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very funny and enjoyable book to read.
I am now planning to read the Hunger Games as I have heard it is a very good book.
Hi Natalie!
DeleteWhat aspects of the book was so enjoyable that you decided to read it a second time?????
Would love to know...
Hey miss I read 2 chapters of when the war began and the 2 chapters are about a person named ellie who asks everyone if they want to go bush and during while there going to go bush there going to go to the river and tailors stitch. That was in chapter 1
ReplyDeleteIn chapter 2 , they woke up and all 7 of them drove down to where they were going to stay. They go to the bush and saw a hole went down it and as they were walking they heard the sound of water so that got them to do faster walking and as they were walking robyn said she just found a bridge.
Good work Roseanne!
ReplyDeleteKeep on reading...it does get faster and more intense!
heyy miss its ama at the moment i just finished reading secrets by TA Bleazard its about a girl named Briony who has become moody and her friends can't figure out why. They know nothing of her life at home, where her stepfather, Colin, is abusing her mother, and sometimes her. she tries to seek help but seems to only make things incredibly worse so she keeps quiet and pretends that nothing is wrong, just like everyone else in the family. But things get worse and Briony is scared that one day, Colin will go far. She knows she can't runaway and give up on her mother, and so tries to convince her to leave.
ReplyDeleteI'm now reading Trouble on Tuesdays by Margaret Clark
Good work Ama! I'm really pleased that you've given me a detailed review! Keep me posted!
ReplyDeleteHey Miss Mavrakis,
ReplyDeleteI have been looking everywhere for the Cristiano Ronaldo book that I wanted to read, and I couldn't find it any where. Last night I ordered it online and it is coming I think in about one week. Today I went shopping and bought a book so I could read in the meantime called The Secret Olympian by Anon - The inside Story Of The Olympic Experience. I am going to start reading it tonight. :)
Good work Demi!
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, enjoy the chill time while reading! Learn to love curling up near the heater on a cold night with a good book!
Looking forward to hearing more about your latest read.
Mrs Mavrakis