BR 2-18: Jump!

I read "Jump!" which was illustrated book. This book had a small CD , and had 4 chapters. The story of this book was a man tried to jump from the airplane.

Logan and Kyle were on the airplane, because they tried to jump from the airplane. Logan was black hair man, and this was his first jump. Kyle was his friend. He was blind, and he was wearing sunglass. He had jumped before, so he was culm down. However, Logan was afraid. He worried if his parachute didn't work. Kyle advised him not to worry.
It was time to jump. First, Kyle dived from the airplane with his instructor. And his parachute worked well. Next, Logan was still afraid. He took a deep breath, and he jumped. Unfortunately, there was a big problem. The parachute didn't open. Did he landed on the ground safety?

The most impressive sentence was "That sounds like a cool idea." (Millett, 2007, P,16) Logan was afraid at the first time, but finally he was completely enjoying it. I thought Logan and Kyle had good friendship each other. I don't like high place, so I thought that I couldn't do this.

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Reference

Millett, Peter. (2007). Jump! [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-17: Danger In The Snow

I read "DANGER in the SNOW" which was illustrated book. This book had a small CD, and there were 3 chapters of the book. The story of this book is about a life of polar bear and its cubs in Arctic.

A polar bear walked out on the ice. Two cubs were behind her. They were playing in the snow. They were safe now. However there were many danger around there. One day,the polar bear was into the sea to get them some food. When the polar bear was back there, there was nobody. Then the cubs went far away. But they were in danger now. Six wolves were running toward them. The polar bear looked them, and she decided to fight them to save cubs...

My favorite sentence of this book is "There was just one thing to do." (Mitchell, 2007, P,8) This sentence means that the polar bear fight six wolves to save her cubs. I felt the polar bear's strong will as a parent. There was any person in the book, so I felt it was very fresh. The picture of the book was so cute. It was good story.

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Reference

Mitchell, Julie. (2007). DANGER in the SNOW [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-16: Nico's List

I read "Nico's List" which is illustrated book. This book has a small CD, and there are 4 chapters in the book.

Nico's elder sister, Maria was in bad mood recently. Her favorite rock band, the Sci-fi Zombies held the concert on the town, but she didn't have the ticket. One day, Nico turned the radio. It said that if you were ninth caller, we gave you the Sci-fi Zombies's ticket. Suddenly Nico came up with an idea, and called the dial.

A few days later, he got the ticket fortunately. His plan was that he gave her the ticket whether she was his slave until the concert day. Finally she decided to do his chores for the ticket. She did his homework, washed his soccer shoes and picked him up to his school. But on Tuesday, before the concert day suddenly the concert was cancelled. Maria was face down on her bed, and seemed to do anything. Nico said her sorry and thanks, but she still faced down.

Nico went back to his room, and phone rang...

The best sentence of this book for me is "Having you for a sister." (Wall, 2007, P,24) After I read this sentence, I felt they have good brotherhood. I chose this book, because I watched this book, I thought it was interesting. I thought Nico was clever, but he was really glad man.

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Reference

Wall, Julia. (2007). Nico's List [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-15: Bertha

I read "Bertha" which is illustrated book. This book has three chapters and has a small CD.

A family was washed them car one day. The car named Bertha was very old, so the family wanted a new car. Maddy who was younger sister wanted a pink car. Jake who was elder brother wanted a purple one. The father wanted black one, and the mother wanted yellow one. After that, the family decided to look at new car, and they went to car dealer.

The father, the mother and Maddy liked the first car, but Jake didn't like it because there were not rear seat space enough. The second car ran well, but the seat was hard. The third car was great, but the sound of the horn was terrible. Finally, they didn't decided car on the day. They thought that Bertha was better car of the three.

After Bertha was getting older year by year. The exterior of Bertha was terrible. Jake and Maddy didn't want anyone to see them in Bertha. Finally the father decided to change car. He thought everyone's order and the color which they wanted...

After I read this book, I thought the father's choose was unexpected. I thought it is easy to exchange the horn, so the family should just exchange good one. My favorite phrase of the book was "You're all going to love this car." (Mitchell, 2007, P, 15) I guessed the father was looking forward to show them new car on the time. And the father's face was always funny.

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Reference

Mitchell, Julie. (2007). Bretha [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-14: Don't Believe Your Eyes!

I read "Don't Believe Your Eyes!". This book has a CD, and some questions. This story is about an old paint technique in Italy.

Camogli is small town on Italian coast. There are many buildings, and they looks beautiful. There are windows on the wall and the flowers on the side of the window. They looks real, but they are just painted on the building. This painting technique is called "Trompe l'oeil".

In the past, Camogli's fisherman used to paint their house in bright color and unusual design. Then they could find their house from the water easily. This technique is difficult, and need detailed work, so there are a few artist now.

I thought that this book teach us the knowledge of old Italian painting technique. the most impressive sentence for me is "so don't always believe your eyes!". (Waring, 2008, P, 19) I thought it was a story about exercise of eyes, but it wasn't. I hope the culture to remain in the future.

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Reference

Waring, Rob. (2008). Don't Believe Your Eyes! [FOOTPRINT READING LIBRARY]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-13: It's a Jungle out there

I read "It's a Jungle out there "which is illustrated book. It has 4 chapters and small CD. It is story of a man that has world record.

Thomas is famous all over the world. He had the world record for sleeping in. One weekend, he slept in for two days, three hours, and fourteen minutes. He was proud of his world record, and people loved him. However his father didn't think so. His father got trouble, because Thomas didn't do his work. He didn't mow the lawns of the backyard, because he was sleeping for a long time. The grass was getting higher and higher every weekend, but Thomas didn't worry about it. One day, he was sleeping as usual, suddenly he woke up because of a big noise. There were many animals in the middle of the backyard...

The most impressive phrase for me was "Thomas smiled painfully at his father and waved." (Millett, 2007, p. 22). Thomas noticed that it was completely his dream, and he was disappointed. I thought that he was tired, and he was still sleepy. Then, he went to bed soon, and he noticed a important thing for him.

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Reference

Millett, Peter. (2007). It's a Jungle out there [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-12: MY BEST FRIEND THINKS I'M A GENIUS

I read "MY BEST FRIEND THINKS I'M A GENIUS" which is illustrated book. This book has 4 chapters and has a small CD. I used to read "My best friend's a genius". Both books has same characters, Gray and Miles but the leading character of this book is Miles.

Miles and Gray are good friend. Gray thinks Miles is a genius, because he is good with electronics and computers, and he like to invent things. However, Miles are not so sure. His invented things are always go wrong. He used to invent "the hyper phone" which could talk to aliens, but it couldn't work well. He thought it was failure, but Gray only knew it could talk to a scientist in 2156.

One day, They decided to invent an instant travel machine when they were watching science fiction on TV. After a few month, Miles completed the machine, and he tried to test. Unfortunately Gray took a mistake, and Miles disappeared with flashing light. He went past or future.

The most impressive thing is the ending, "Maybe you're right. Maybe I am a genius." (Ivanoff, 2008, p. 24) Miles didn't think he was not a genius, but he thought Gray's saying is really thanks to him. He thought it was sure that Gray was really best friend. This makes me feel their friendship. I recommend this book, because it is good story.
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Reference

Ivanoff, George. (2008). MY BEST FRIEND THINKS I'M A GENIUS [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-11: My Best Friend's a Genius

I read "My Best Friend's a Genius" which is illustrated book. It has 4 chapters and small CD.

Miles is a genius. He invents many things, but some of them are not useful. Gray who is Miles's best friend is not a genius, but he always helps him when he gets into trouble. Leading character of this book is Gray. Miles sometimes involves Gray and his mother into trouble because of his invention. So his mother grounded his everytime.

One day, he came up with an idea. He decided to invent hyper phone which can talk to aliens. Gray said that it couldn't be, but Miles didn't hear that. He let Gray buy some parts, and he started to work.

3 days after, Miles made a little box with flasing lights on it. Gray saw it fot yhe first time, he surprised and said, "That's great." Then Miles took his mobile phone, and he connected it to the machine. Finally Miles completed the hyper phone. Gray thought it was the best invention of ever. However, he missed out an important thing. He didn't know alien's number. He just shook his head sadly and close his eyes.He was going to cry.

Suddenly there was a electricity sound around the box. It was a call. A voice said "Who are you and where are you from?" Miles and Gray answered, and they were kept talking to the voice. They were talking to the voice, and they knew who the voice is. They understood it was not arien, he is scientist in the Antarctic reserch base. Just then Miles's mother noticed it and called Miles. He was got out of the room, and explained his mother what happened.

Gray kept talking to him. He said that Australia was not there in 2156. Gray was very surprised. Suddenly Gray lost contact with the man, and he tried to call again and again, but it never connected. He heard a voud voice from down stair. He thought it is time to help Miles.

The most impressive passage for me was the end of the story, "I thought, time to go help Miles get out of trouble." (Ivanoff, 2007, p. 24). It meant that they help each other. It made me happy and I thought they had a good friendship. I thought Gray respects Miles.
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Reference

Ivanoff, George. (2007). My Best Friend's a Genius [THOMSON NELSON]. Melbourne: Nelson Australia Pry Ltd.

BR 2-10: I WISH

I read "I WISH" which is illustrated book. This book has a small CD, and has 4 chapters.

Pele, Ron and Pete were student. They were boring and hate school life. One day, Pete came up with a plan when they walked to school. He said, "why don't we run away to the Pacific Ocean?" Ron's uncle has a yacht, so they agreed with that plan.

A week later, the three friends were sailing across the Pacific Ocean. Pole was captain and steered the boat. They enjoyed fishing fishes, watching the sea and sailing. They thought it is better than school life.

There was a blue sky, but one day it turned black and the wind was stronger and stronger. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. Big waves smashed into the boat. There was storm. They were very scared. After that, the sky became fine and the boat rolled upside down and they climbed onto the bottom of the boat. They completely got lost. They didn't know what they do.

Fortunately, they found a small island. They swam to the island. There were many fruits everywhere. They were happy and thought this is lucky. They Loved their island holiday. They spend their days swimming, fishing and laughing. But after a few days, they were tired of eating some food and doing same things. They were completely boring. They wanted to go back school life.

Then Pele found a green bottle on the wave. They picked it up and tried to open, but it was quite hard. Pete tried to hold the bottle with his feet and pulled it with all his might. Finally the bottle opened and a big genie appeared suddenly. The genie said he would grant you one wish each. "What do you wish for?" and turned to Pele. All thry wanted to do is to back to school life, so Pele said he wanted to back to school, and he was back to school. Ron said he wanted the same as Pele, and he was back too. However Pete thought it was lonely without my friends, so he wished Pele and Ron were still here...

After I read this book, I thought it was funny at the end. I guessed Pete wishes to be back to school life as same as Pele and Ron, but He didn't do this because he felt lonely. I thought he is simple and he take care of his friends.
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Reference

Gabolinscy, J. (2007). I WISH; Fast Forward Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-09: Bruno's Tea

I read "Bruno's Tea" which is illustrated book. This book has 4 chapters and has a small CD.

Chen is child and his father owns a milk bar. The bar is well-known for his tea. His father imports the tea from China. Chen loads up my bicycle with Mr. Green's shopping everytime. Mr Green always orders 3 packets of the tea. Chen wonders why Mr Green can drink that much each week.

One day, Chen rided his bicycle to deliver 3 packets of the tea to Mr Green. He cycled his bicycle quicker and quicker. He always used his bicycle, but he thought he wanted a car. He was interested in cars, so he wanted to be a mechanic. However, his father wanted Chen to go to university.

He was thinking such a thing, he arrived Mr Green's house. He looked for Mr green's dog, Bruno, but it wasn't there. He knocked the door, but there was no reply. He felt strange. He knocked the back door, and he noticed the door unlocked. his father always said not to go inside a customers house, unless he was invited naturally.

Chen went inside and looked each room, but nobody was there. He decided going deep, and found a garage. Then he heard a whimper. It was Bruno. Bruno came up to him and pulled on his shoes. Then He could see a shoes near the front of the cars. It was Mr Green. He had been working on one of the cars, when he trapped and hurt his ankle. He appreciated Chen's doing.

After Chen helped Mr Green, He noticed Bruno lapped something up. It was his father's tea. Chen was surprised the tea was good for dog too. He went back home, and he told his father what was happened. He took a deep breath and he said"I don't go to university. I want to be a mechanic." And his father said"You have to do what's right for you."

After I read the book, I was moved by parent and child relationship. The book tell me it is important to tell my real intention.

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Reference

Wall, J. (2007). Bruno's Tea; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-08: BUZZ SEES THE DIFFERENCE

I read "BUZZ SEES THE DIFFERENCE" which is illustrated book. It has 5 chapters and has a small CD.

Buzz and Zip were an alien. they were at the beach and enjoyed their vacation. Then buzz's cellular phone rang. It was call from the president of Zero planet which was they were living. The president said that Buzz and Zip had to represent planet Zero at the peace conference and go to planet Seven.

Two days after, Buzz and Zip went to planet Seven by their spaceship. There were a lot of aliens of other planets. Everyone was looking different around there. Buzz was hungry and looked for something to eat. He found a food which was sold by representatives from planet Juno. The food looked bad, but the taste was very good.

Suddenly, he heard a voice from over a wall. Two aliens were talking there. Buzz tried to listen their talk. They whispered "We had better get out of here. That bomb is set to go off in ten minutes." Buzz was quite surprised and waited until they had gone. Then, he hurried to Zip.

Finally Buzz found Zip in his seat. He screamed "There is a bomb in here! Run!" Everyone was panic and started to rush for the door.

When everyone run away, there was an alien in his seat. Buzz screamed to run, but the alien didn't move. Buzz tapped his shoulder, and he noticed. He was wearing a sight and sound headset, so he didn't heard and saw. He looked down Buzz and smiled.

Buzz and the alien tried to get out oh there. Unfortunately, the bomb exploded. Bits of brick and dust flew everywhere. The other aliens were went off, they thought they couldn't survive. Then, Zip came to help them. They saved and appreciated Zip's doing. After all, Buzz and Zip were best friend each other.

I chose this book, because I thought it is easy to read, but it was not. I thought the book resembles "Men In Black" which is American movie. This book tell me difference is not so important.

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Reference

Reilly, C. (2007). BUZZ SEES THE DIFFERENCE; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-07: The Giant Causeway

I read "The Giant Causeway" which is illustrated book. This book has 4 chapters and has a small CD.

Finn McCool who was big and strong Irish giant had won many battles. But he was tired of fighting. He married Oonagh who was a clever giantess. They lived in Irish together. They were living ordinary everyday.

One day, suddenly a heavy rock landed near Finn. A man who threw the rock was Benandonner of Scotland. He came to meet him, because he wanted to fight him. Finn was famous for the strongest man, but he was already old. Benandonner wanted to go to Irish, but there were sea between Irish and Scotland. He couldn't swim. He said "I just don't know how to swim." Therefore Finn would make a causeway for Benandonner.

Finn began to pull great slabs of rock off the cliff, and he threw them into the water. It was long way from Ireland to Scotland. Finally, he completed to make the causeway. He was very tired,and he was going to bed after that.

In next morning, Oonagh woke up early. She went outside, because someone was making a big noise. Benandonner was walking over the causeway to fight Finn. Oonagh went back home and tried to wake up him, but he was still asleep. He was not going to wake up, so she came up with a plan. She made him to disguise like a baby.

Benandonner came into their house and saw the Finn like a baby. He was surprised when he saw the baby because the baby was huge. Benandonner said, "if this baby is this size, what is its father?" He was afraid and went back to Scotland, and he never come to Ireland. Finn and Oonagh started to laughing when they watched Benandonner went back. After that Finn broke the causeway and picked up some mud and threw them at Benandonner. The mud that Finn threw at Benandonner was named "The Isle of Man"

After I read this book, I wondered this story is true or not true. I thought this is old British story. It was interesting for me.

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Reference

Ellis, J. (2007).The Giant Causeway ; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-06: Shipwreck

I read "Shipwreck" which is illustrated book. This book is Manga style, and it has not so many words. So it is easy to read. It has a small CD.

Matt, Milly and their parent sailed by yacht one day. Matt is younger brother and Milly is elder sister. The familly had been sailing many times. They are accustomed to sailing. The day was warm and sunny for the first five days, but soon after the sea was stormy. They had never experienced such a storm. Unfortunately, the yacht hit a reef. They decided to abandon the yacht finally. The parent got in a life raft, and Matt and Milly got in the other one.

The next morning, Matt and Milly reached somewhere. It likes a shore in an islamd. But the parent was not there. They tried to look for the parent...

After I read this book, It was impressive for me their brotherhood. I felt they helped each other and they tried hard to look for parent. This book was emotionally and easy to read, so I recommend this book.
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Reference
Reilly, C. (2008). Shipwreck; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-05: TRAPPED

I read "TRAPPED" which is illustrated book. This book has small CD and has 5 chapters.

One day Tom was lectured how to survive on deserted island by his teacher. He was scolded by his teacher, because he didn't listen carefully. Tom thought if he were alone on deserted island, he would use his mobile cellphone. And there are no dessert island around here. He thought easy.

He said "Bye" to his friends after basketball practice. He went to bathroom alone. Suddenly, a loud noise echoed. Then he tried to open the door, but it was tightly closed. He was completely trapped in the bathroom.

He shouted for help in a loud voice, but no one came. Then he remembered his cellphone, unfortunately it was no battery. He didn't know how to do. He sat down and stretched his legs. Then he heard a music somewhere nearby. It seemed that a class was practicing in the gym. He came up with today's lecture. He turned off and on the light, again and again.

Finally, a man noticed the SOS and came to help him. The man opened the door and smiled at Tom. He was so relief. He felt it was long time, but it was a couple of hours in fact. Tom smiled back at him.

After I read this book, I felt his feeling. I understood he is so scared. The illustration is very well. It is like a real.

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Reference

Bell, C. (2007). TRAPPED; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-04: MAKING HEADLINES

I read "MAKING HEADLINES" which is illustrated book. This book has a small CD, and there are 4 chapters in the book.

In an afternoon, Magee who is student lost interest in lecture in his classroom. His teacher was looked at him, and she gave him an assignment. It was making a newspaper for the next month. He hate it, because he is pretty bad for everything and he hardly read newspaper. In addition, it meant working with Tilly Turner. She is good at everything and she hate him. Finally he unwillingly decided to do it.

Next day, he met Tilly, and they were starting to think about article on the way to the school. Just then, Magee saw a student sneaking the side of the building. He had something covered with his coat and he was running away. It was obviously strange. They wanted to use it for headline.

Nagee was using a computer to make the newspaper. Suddenly, Tilly entered the room. She said she looked the student again. They went outside and they saw him walking toward the back fence. He had his school jacket, but it looked strange and heavy. They were hiding and watched him. He pushed his jacket into the hedge and went back to the school. After that, they looked his jacket. There were two notebook computers covered with his jacket. They were from the school office.

It was dark when the student came back to pick up the computers. Magee and Tilly took a picture of him. He looked surprised. Then two policeman took and let him away. The next day the teacher was holding the newspaper. Magee thought it was written about the student was took yesterday, but...

After I read it, I thought the newspaper was written about it too, but it was written another article. I was surprised about it. It was short, but flesh story.

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Reference

Reilly, C. (2007). MAKING HEADLINE; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-03: Venus Bay

I read "Venus Bay" which is illustrated book. This book is small and has small CD.

One day, Holly and her elder brother Jake and her father went to Venus Bay by car. Jake used to be so easy to get along with. But recently, Holly saw a side of him she didn't like. He always looks down on her. So she would show him he was wrong today.

They arrived Venus Bay. Holly wanted to ride the wave, but things didn't work out well. Jake could ride the wave soon. However, she could not stand up on her surf board. Jake said her to give up, and he went far away. Holly tried and tried, but she was not good at it. Suddenly, she saw a big wave was coming toward Jake. And the wave passed, he was not there.

Jake fell off his board and drown. Holly dived into the sea to help him...

After I read this book, I was moved their brotherhood. I like this story very much. It was good relation. This book is easy to read, so I recommend this book.

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Reference

Julie, M. (2007). Venus Bay; Thomson Learning Australia Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-02: The Barbecue

I read "The Barbecue" which is illustrated book. This book has 3 chapters and it has funny pictures.

One day Donut was planing a party next weekend. The party was held for his grandmother. He told his classmate to come to the party with their parent. He was very looking forward the party, but He was worry about it. Last year, fire accident happened while his grandfather was doing barbecue at that time. Because the fire was too close to a fence.

The next weekend, Donut and his grandparent were preparing the party in the morning. The party day was near Christmas, so many people gathered. They gave Donut's grandmother some presents. She looked very happy. They were eating, dancing and chatting. Donut's grandfather was too busy cooking. He was careful to the fence.

Then his grandmother started to play the piano. She was very good. And his grandfather started to sing a song. He was very bad. He sang louder and louder, and he began to climb a big tree. He finished singing the song, but he could not come down the tree. He was stack. Anyone could help him. Donut's classmate was going to call the fire rescue, but his grandmother was unwilling to call the rescue, because she called the rescue last year. What did his grandfather do?

This book was interesting, because it has funny gag in places. It has long story, but it is not so difficult to read. This book tells me to need to help each other. I recommend this book.

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Reference

Jeremy, S. (2001). The Barbecue. Pearson Education Limited Press:[n.p.].

BR 2-01: The Blue Game

I read "The Blue Game" which is illustrated book. This book has a long story and it has 4 chapters.

Sam and her mother moved into a new flat. Her mother started looking for a job, because she needed money. Finally, she decided to interview a waiterness at a new restaurant. However, Sam was disagree with her working, because she had to spend alone at night. The job has a lot of working in the evenings or at weekends. But her mother didn't hear her comment.

Sam went to her grandmother's house next day. Sam told her grandmother what her mother was doing. Sam looked so sad, so her grandmother gave her a cup of tea and a slice of strawberry tart. And she suggested her an idea. It was ''Blue Game". It seemed that it was introduced her by her father.

Her mother let Sam remember all the blue things in the room. Sam looked around. Her grandmother said her to close her eyes, and tell me all the things she saw that were red. Sam tried to remember, but she could not remember anything that was red. She thought it was not fair. Her grandmother wanted to say "If you only look at the bad thing in your life, you don't notice the good things." Sam could find a new sight. She was feeling happier.

After that, Her mother went back home. She was looking tired. She could not get the restaurant job. She felt hopeless. Sam suggested her mother to interview a job again. However, Her mother wanted to do anything. One day, Sam found an advertisement which was a job in the library. Fortunately, her mother had known the library, because she often go there. She knew where books are than anyone else. The librarian knew her mother too. She got the job finally. Sam and her mother were happy.

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BR 1-15 [Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver]

I read ''Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver" which is illustrated book. This book is Oliver and Amanda pig book series. I read "Tales of Amanda Pig" before, and it was interesting for me. So I wanted to read the other series. And this is one.

The first story is about Amanda's characteristics. In the afternoon, Amanda, her brother Oliver and their father were in their garden. Amanda and Oliver were playing, and the father was watching them. Oliver ran as fast and jumped as high and threw the ball as high. Amanda wanted to do everything he does, but she couldn't do well. In the end, she started to cry. Her father said her "You are the best at failing down of anyone I know." She stopped to cry and fell down again and again. She was happy.

The second story is about a secret. It was raining outside. Oliver, Amanda and their mother were sitting big chair. At first, their mother whispered a secret into Oliver's ear. Then, Oliver whispered the secret into his stuffed toy tiger's ear. The tiger whispered it into Amanda's ear. Finally Amanda whispered it into her mother's ear, but she mistook. She said something to wrong. Her mother was surprised and jumped up suddenly. They laughed and laughed.

The third story is about brotherhood. One day, Oliver was playing mighty pig. Amanda wanted to play with Oliver, so she did everything that Oliver did. He didn't do well, because she did as same as his doing. He stopped to play and he was going to have lunch. Their father made him to play with Amanda together. They played mighty strong pig. They went outside to beat two bad guys. Oliver let Amanda help him. Amanda did some hard works for instance, pushing a cart riding Oliver, getting some rocks and sticks and making some mudballs for him. Opposite to her, Oliver did only easy things. At last Amanda got angry and threw a mudball at him. Oliver threw a mudball back too. They went back to home covered with mud. Their mother was surprised, considered to make a good relationship.

The final story is about Amanda's doing all by herself. In the morning pig family ate breakfast. After that, Oliver and their father played checkers. Amanda watched the game, their mother came to her and asked"What would you like to do today?" Amanda wanted to play with mother, but she had to do a lots. The mother make her to play by herself for a little while. She went to her room alone. She sat down on the floor. Then she said "Ouch" She was sitting on one of the blocks. She played blocks. She put and put another block on top, and made a big house. She called her mother and showed her it. Then, Oliver and father finished the game and came into the room. They looked her house and said very nice. Amanda looked happy.

I think their father is wise and gentle. I want to be a such father. This series book is very fun for me. I would like to read the other book.

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Reference

Jean, L. (1982). Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver. PUFFIN Press:[n.p.].

BR 1-14 [Mr. Bean]

I read "Mr. Bean" which comedy book. It has two stories. I often watched Mr. bean's video with my friends when I was elementary school student. So I like Mr. Bean very much.

Today is Mr. Bean's birthday. He decided to go out to a restaurant for dinner this evening. He took a birthday card out of his jacket and wrote his name and address by his own hand. He put it on the table. At a moment, he found it and said "Oh A card? for me?" and opened it myself. A waiter brought a restaurant's manu, and Mr. Bean looked at it. He was surprised. Everything was so expensive, and he didn't have a lot of money. He was obliged to order to only one thing. The waiter brought it, but it was tasteless. So he tried to hide it somewhere.

The second story was Mr. Bean in a Landromat. You bring some clothes to Landromat generally, but he is different. He brought his carpet, lamp cover, dices and his favorite little teddy bear. Then a man came to the Landromat. He looked strong, and brought a black belt. Mr. Bean tried not to relative with him, but the strong man teased at his all doing. He was so regrettable, he came up with a plan to beat the strong man.

Mr. Bean was very funny and interesting for me. I felt strange, because Mr. Bean barely say his own feeling. You can understand his thinking in this book. I would like to read the other series.

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Reference

Richard, C . (2001). Mr. Bean. Penguin Press:[n.p.].