Natalia

1/31/11 __Canterwood Crest__ by: Jessica Burkhart Pages 1-17

In the beginning of chapter 1, Sasha Silver and her parents drive to the parking lot at Canterwood Crest. Sasha was looking through the car window, comparing and contrasting Briar Creek (her old school) to Canterwood. There were many differences. For example, it was much bigger, and the new school was very academic. It had many awards in all subjects. The thing they had in common were stables and classes for riding horses. Sasha was very nervous and every time when she was nervous she would dab on lip gloss. She has as many as 7 in her pocket. Then, they parked the car and her parents told Sasha to put Charm (her horse) into his new stable.As soon as her dad gave her the reins to Charm the trouble began.

In chapter 2, Sasha was bringing Charm to his new stable. In the meantime, Charm got very hyper and excited, and he started to run. Sasha was startled. He never behaved like this and the reins slipped through her hands. Charm was running eveywhere while Sasha was chasing him. Eventually, he started to slow down but he ran in front of a girl with a horse and spooked them. The horse was scared and shook the girl off it's back. The girl started to cry as Sasha caught the crying girl's reins and her own horse's reins. Then, a guy came and turned out to be Mr. Conner, her riding coach for this school. At first, he checked if Heather, the girl crying, was okay. Everything was perfectly fine, but he wanted the nurse to check her just in case. Then, he started yelling at Sasha. Did you know she could of fallen and probably broken her bones, or her horse could have pulled a muscle? Then, she wouldn't even be able to compete in a competition! Finally, he finished yelling at her and helped Heather walk to the nurse and put Aristocat (her horse) in the stable.

Also in chapter 2, Sasha put Charm in his stable. Meanwhile, her parents finsihed unpacking her stuff in her room. When her parents finished, they met up by Charm's stall and walked to their tour guide, Lizzie. Lizzie showed them everything; the class, the lunch room, and last, but not least, her room which she had to share. Then, her parents said goodbye to her. After that, she explored the room. She talked to Paige, her roomate, before on the phone and asked questions. Sasha saw there was a mini fridge like she had asked and a microwave oven. She also noticed Paige was a bookworm and a very neat person. That was a good thing because after riding horses (who is?) is reading books. Then the door opened...

I think Sasha deep inside is a bold person. On the outside, she is a shy, curious, little girl. Exploring her new school and trying to be nice to everyone. Maybe she started off on the wrong foot with Heather, but I think soon they will forget about it and be neutral or normal. When I said Sasha was a bold person, I meant inside she was thinking she will go to advanced class that rarely happend when you tried out and be the best. She was not afraid, but proud she made it so far from a small school to the best school in riding and academics in Connecticut. Then all her plans and emotions ran away when Mr. Conner yelled at her for let going of Charm and almost breaking Heather's bones. It's like she lost faith in her self.

I think this book is really wonderful and a very intersting book. I can personally connect to this book. An example that I connect to the book is when she felt embarrased about letting go Charm and being yelled at on her fist day to a new school. The same thing happened when I moved to Manville, but I didn't do nothing wrong except my last name Bak sounds like a chicken sound. Sasha also, love horses and riding them as I do too. I hope in the future when I read more of this book I get even more connetcions.

Natalia, excellent entry! -Miss Bond

1/28/11 Canterwood Crest by: Jessica Burkhart 17-37 In the beginning of chapter 3, Sasha meets her new roomate Paige. She has red hair and brown eyes and comes from a busy city called Manhtten, NY. They introduced themselves and started talking about there classes and hobbies. Paige's favorite was cooking and gardening while Sasha's is riding horses. Than Paige noticed Sasha bringing 2 seasons of Southampton Socialities and they started watching it. Then, the movie kept going while they were talking about Hunter Miller the " hot" main character of this show and gossiping about Heather and the riding team. After that, Sasha remebered bringing a Hunter Miller poster. So she took the poster out from the bow and taped him to the wall with the help from Paige.

Continueing on chapter 3 Sasha stomach was growling so Paige said she can make vegetable soup for both of them but Paige told Sasha you need to ask Livvie first to cook something. So Paige and Sasha walked to Livvie's office. They had a minor argument about why wouldn't they go to lunch and that stuff but at the end they could make there vegetable soup if they go to the cafeteria for breakfest tomorrow. So they agreed and went back to their room and started making soup. When, they finished making soup, thety were eating it and actually watching Southampton Socialities.

In chapter 4, Sasha woke up in the morning and ate breakfest and dressed up for the first day of riding class. After that, Sasha prepared Charm for the class. She also, remebered that Heather would meet her at the stable and give her some tips to pass this class. She waited but she never showed up. So Sasha went to the indoor arena but no one was there and there was a neon green note on the door " The class will be held in the outdoor arena". So Sasha went to the outside arena with Charm. She was waiting outside. She was waiting and waiting until she looked on her watch clock and saw it was 9:05. Sasha and Charm ran to the indoor arena and saw the neon green note wasn't there. They walked in the arena and saw everyone there. Sasha then looked at Heather and she smiled. Then Mr.Connor approached..............

I think the setting for this book is small peaceful town in Conneticut. It is fall and leaves just started changing color. The campus is huge and it has buildings after buildings to seperate the classes and clubs. Not all of the campus has buildings but some large area with grass just reserved for the horses, the garden club, and the whole school to play and enjoy the outside. The rooms are small but have enough space for 2 beds, 2 ckosets, and 2 desks.

I love this book so far. It's fun and interesting. I try to read it when I have time. I was also, wrong that Heather and Sasha will be good friends or at least neutral because Heather tricked her. Now I think Heather will pull even more tricks on poor Sasha. What a snitch Heather is. I think Heather should stop it was an accident. Wasn't it? In all, I really enjoy this book and recomend people who love horses.

2/7/11 Canterwood Crest by: Jessica Burkhart 52-75 In the beginning of chapter 7 Sasha, couldn't fall asleep because she made the Intermediate team( the medium team ). She couldn't believe she made it. Before she took the riding test she was hoping to get in Intermediate which she did. In her Intermediate class is Heather,Allison,Julia( Trio) Nicole, and Callie. The next day she was early for english. Mr.Davidison( teacher ) wasn't even there. Then, she took a seat in front of the classroom and scanned the deserted classroom. She then, saw the door swing open and Callie came. They sat next to each other and started talking. After that, more people came including Julia and Allison. Finally, Mr.Davidson came and they started to read __How to Kill a Mocking Bird__. Also Callie, asked if Sasha would like to take a ride/trail with their horses. Sasha, agreed.

After school, Sasha changed and went to the stable to take a trail with Callie and her horse. Sasha put a saddle on Charm and dreesed him appropriate for a ride and met with Callie at her stable.Then, they went outside and took a trail. Callie was introducing Black Jack( her horse ) while Sasha introduced Charm. They were also, talking about there previous schools. Soon, it got dark and they went back to their stable. Sahsa put Charm in his stable and gave him a sugar cube. Next, Sasha went to sleep. The very next day, she had bioligy. She had a quiz about the body parts and skeleton. She didn't get any of the questions. She was so terrified because you need at least a B average to take the riding class. At the end the Sasha got a D but the teacher said it was a pre-test.

I think Paige is a fun loving, creative, ambitious, and polite girl. She comes from Manhatten, NY and isn't a fashionista nor critisizes but a girl who comes from a small town like Sasha. She also, tries to cook when ever she has time. Her dream goal is to win America's Next Kid Chef. She has tried many times to win and failed but never gives up. She always has hope with her and is never unhappy or unsatisfied. She also, makes new recipies or adds something else in a recipe. Paige is kind off and artist too because she chooses colors to the food to make the look more prettier or add props like little umbrellas or fake flowers. You can even trust her with your heart because she never forgets. She's honest and one thing for sure she is not a backstabber.

I really enjoy this book. It makes me relax and I try to read it whenever I can. It just puts me under a spell to keep reading. I also, wonder where the auther got the idea to write this book? I think she probably got this story from a personal connection or something but either way I love this fantastic book. It's so passionate, interesting, sad, and happy to read. I am also, trying to find the series for these books.

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In chapter 10, Sasha was training with Charm in the outdoor arena and jumping over rails. The whole class had a lesson on how to jump quadruple rails. Then, they tested it out. Most people couldn’t do it but Heather and Julia could. They were gloating and bragging about how they can do it. After that, Sasha was ready to try jumping over the rails until Heather came in front of her and jumped the rail. Sasha got off her horse and started to yell at Heather. “You could’ve hurt Charm or your horse!” yelled Sasha. Mr. Conner in the other hand saw everything what happened and approached both of them.

Mr.Connor approached them and he started to yell at them. He told them how there horse could pull a muscle or break their leg. He also, told them they wouldn’t be able to be in a contest if they actually got hurt. So for their punishment they have to muck the stalls. Later that day, Heather and Sasha were mucking the stalls. They finally finished but they had to put away their pitchforks and clean the buckets. Sasha cleaned the buckets while Heather put away the pitchforks. Heather only put one away and her cell phone rang. It was her father yelling at her for getting a C on her math test. Heather started to cry but soon stopped. While Sasha was cleaning the buckets there was a kink in the hose. She went where the kink was and fixed it until she a SCREAM! “Turn it off!” Heather screamed. Sasha turned it off and ran to where she screamed. She was soaking wet. She looked like a tropical storm. Sasha said to Heather that she can spray her but Heather said” I won’t spray you but do something even worse Silver!”

I dislike the name Paige in my book because it's like calling yourself paper or a page in a book. It's also spelled weird and sounds different when you say it. At first I sounded out the name Pa-i-ge. Then, I heard it on TV and you pronounce it page. When the book first described her, it said Paige had red hair, freckles, was pale, and had a lot of designer clothes. I was thinking the characters name was either Autumn or Samantha. Then, the person introduced herself and said her name was Paige.

So far I really enjoy this book. I hate how Heather acts and how she wants to be the best even with her friends. I also, hate how she treats Sasha was. It was an accident when Sasha fixed the hose and it was Heathers fault for standing in front of the hose. My prediction for Heathers revenge is setting Charm loose or something with her horse. I am still wondering about where the author got the idea to write this book. Anyway I really truly love this book. I wish when I finish this book I can get __Chasing the Blues__.

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In chapter 13, Sasha and Paige were talking about their subjects and after school activities. They were also, talking about scholarships. Paige pointed out to Sasha that she needs an extra curriculum besides riding horses. There were very few left since it was half of the school year all ready and there was no more room for students to join. After talking to Paige she went to Mrs.Utz to sign up for something. The choices were journalist, web designer, art history, film, and environmental science. Sasha chooses film and began her classes on Friday.

The next week, Sasha was training with Charm since there is going to be a contest in three days. She was working really hard and nonstop. The night before the contest Sasha was at the stable for 3 hours bathing and grooming again and again until he gleamed like a marble statue. Then, she braided his hair and tail. She redid it 7 times. Finally, she sprayed some sparkles on his hair. The very next day, was the contest. Heather had to put her horse next to Sasha’s but Heather forgot to tie Aristocrat tight around his neck. So her horse was nibbling on Sasha’s horse and destroyed his braids. Sasha started to yell at Heather but decided to fix the braids until the contest started. After 45 minutes, it was the contest for jumping rails. Sasha was number 45 and they called the riders in numerical order. So far Julia and this boy jumped perfectly. Next, was Sasha’s turn. Sasha jumped perfectly over the rails but now there are 3 people who have a tie. So they raised the bars higher and timed them. Julia, the boy, and Sasha tried but Julia won and Sasha won second.

I dislike the character Heather. She is a mean, jealous, vicious person. She can't be happy that some one won something or did something hard that the teachers were impressed. She always has to be the best at everything. Even if you do something by accident she will give revenge or fire back at you. The only reason she is that way is beacause of her parents. Her parents yell at her and pressure her to do well in school but sometimes she fails a test and her dad calls barking and screaming at her. If her parents were different maybe she would have a better character and be more nicer.

I realy //**LOVE**// this book. It' so funeriffic( fun + teriffic= funeriffic ) and awesom. I wish Manville had this type of school with so many clubs and choices. Like ridinging horses, cooking, gardening, and much more. I would've chose riding horses or cooking because I love doing those. Sadly they don't have those clubs. If you got to choose a club what would it be? Did you know Jessica Burkhart ( auther ) wrote 12 books for the Canterwood Series? This year in May the last book will come out. Yay!!!

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In chapter 17, Sasha was eating lunch with Paige. She was talking to Paige about how jealous she is of Julia because Julia took her first place ribbon everywhere. At class, at lunch, and ridding practice. It really made Sasha’s head explode with jealousy. The very next day, was parent teacher conferences. Paige was freaking out because they had a big mess in their room. So, instead of having lunch they were cleaning. Sasha was vacuuming and Paige was folding the laundry. Then, they made their bed, cleaned the closets, mopped the floor, and cleaned the dorm kitchen. After that Paige and Sasha were having a fht if they should take down the Zac Efron poster. In the end they did take it down. Instead of a Zac Efron poster they had a picture of the Eiffel Tower.

The very next day, Paige was making lemon squares and Sasha was making grilled cheese for her parnets and Paiges parents for lunch. They also made some fresh lemon juice. Then, when Sasha was done with her work she went to the stables. Her parents told her to meet up at the entrance.Sasha was so glad Heathers parents weren’t coming because she didn’t want her parents to be involve in the war with Heather.After 20 minutes Sasha parents arrived. They were talking about school and everything. Then they reached Charms stable. Inside Charms stable was a pony named Rainbow. Sasha started to freak out. So she started to run and check stable until she found him. She was so glad she found him and a few stable away was Heather smurking and her parents. Then Sasha, told her parents what happened the past weeks and went to Mr.Conner. She told him that Heather put her horse somewhere else and everything. Then, Heather got in trouble and had to muck stalls again. Sasha also, felt bad when her parents found out that she got in trouble and her dad started yelling at her. Later, that day Paiges parents and Sasha parents went to there room and where talking and eating lemon squares. At the end of the day, Sasha was glad this day ended.

I think Paige's and Sasha's room looks like a medium size room. With two beds on the end of the room separated by two desk that each of them have with their homework. Then, they have a small couch in the center of the room and a small coffee table with a t.v. Next, to the couch they have a table with their microwave oven and a small fridge. Their room color is either a nice light blue or a light pink. They have picture of celebrity's on their wall. That's how I think their room looks like.

I think this book is great for people to read it. Since it deals with friendship, enemies, school rivalry, revenge, moving, and much much more. I really hope Sasha makes the advanced team not Heather. I really like how the author made this book to connect with you and enjoy. I really love reading this book.

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In chapter 21, Sasha was complaining to herself about how she's not studing and failing biology and barely passing alegebra. She told herself she will only ride Charm 20 min. a day and the 3 hour free time will be studying. Then, Sasha remebered she had a biology test today. She looked at her pink clock and she had had 30 min. left. So she quikley took out her biology textbook and started studying. After a while, she went to her biology class and took the test. When everyone finished the test the teacher graded them and gave it back to them. In the mean time, Sasha started putting kiwi lipgloss( her addiction and stress relever ) and then her teacher put the test on her desk. Sasha glanced and saw a B+. She was so happy she was about to jump out of her desk.

After school, Mr. Conner called every rider for horses to come to the inside arena. at the meeting Mr. Conner was talking aboout this Winter Wonderland dance in the stable and every year someone was choosen from the bucket and got to design the party. Last year it was Heather and it was a prince and princess ball. Then, Mr. conner was keep on talking and talking about it. After a long while he called Alli and Jade to bring the jar. He slowly reached his hand in the jar and choose a name. The host/designer for the Winter Wonderland Dance is Sasha Silver!. The crowd was roaring and clapping and Sasha was really happy she got to do this important job. At her dorm Sasha and Paige were talking about how to decorate the dance. They had two ideas, hippie style or night in the sky. Then, Sasha had a lightbulb. She said why not a winter theme dance with horses pulling sleighs! They were both thrilled about the idea and choose it.

I wonder why Sasha is not organized? She has to study, go to school, homework, film class, practce with Charm, riding classes, and her personal businesses. I personally say she should right after school do homework. Then she should eat a sandwhich or something else. Next Sasha should practice with Charm 30 min and go to riding class. After that she should study for half and hour. If she's all done with that she has some freetime. It's not like she has 1 min to do all this. She comes from school at three and goes to bed at 10:30. She has plent of time. I also, can't understand why she couldn't find her film class homework. Was it because of the blond smurf? A.K.A Heather Fox.

I can't believe I almost done! This book is awesome and very fun to read. I finally, have the second book to read and keep continuing the series. In the second book I think there will be more revenge with Heather and Sasha.