andrew

1 February 2010 Page 1-203 Here’s a quick summary of what happened so far. Alex has been shot by a sniper. He was rushed to a hospital for important officials or kids of billionaires. He was put next to a 14-year old boy who was the son of multibillionaire. Paul was a target to force three an eco-terrorist group. Alex saved Paul but was captured instead. Alex was able to escape but he encountered them many more times. For his bravery, Drevin let Alex accompany him on his trip to his private island and watch them launch the final piece of Ark Angel. Alex arrived in New York and was taken by the border patrol because his passport had expired. He was then taken to the CIA. He was told about Drevin and his past. They tell him about why he was put next to Paul in the hospital. He is given many gadgets for his mission. He must report any suspicious behavior made by Drevin. Later, Alex Rider was taken to a private island with Drevin. If Drevin tries to leave the island, he will call the CIA.

Alex is troubled because he is weary he will encounter Force Three for a fifth time. The CIA told Alex about Drevin and his past. Alex wants to end his vacation shortly. Unfortunately the CIA needs him to keep an eye on Drevin. He also is a likely target by Force Three as long as he is with Drevin. Alex is also going to retire from spying after this is all over. He was supposed to retire once he got out of the hospital, but Alex got involved again. Alex has a very hard life and is not like any other teenager.

The book is very good so far. You ask so many questions such as, will Alex encounter force three again? Drevin is hiding something. I think he will do more than runaway he will, Drevin can’t just disappear. The author is just filling it with suspense and action. Something very bad or good is going to happen soon. I would recommend this book to those who like reading. // Andrew, there is a lot of action in your novel! I'd like more background information on the plot & main character. What is Alex's job? Where does the story take place? How'd you decide to read this book? -Miss Bond //

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Alex has escaped death once again. Drevin had his men take Alex scuba diving and lock him in an abandoned shipwreck. However, just before Alex ran out of air Tamara Knight saved him. Once they got back to shore Tamara told Alex about her, she was recruited when she was nineteen years old. Her mission was to spy on Drevin, so she became his secretary monitoring everything Drevin did. Alex and Tamara then formed a plan to catch Drevin. They were about to get Drevin but they were caught and Tamara was shot in an attempt to escape with Alex. Alex is taken to Drevin where he will encounter Force Three for his last time. Drevin tells him about his master plan. How he hired four trained men to organize a fake terrorist group called force three. He paid many people rebel against Force Three, after they did Drevin would have them killed and he had them go after Paul his son and try to cut his finger off. Drevin did not care if Paul was killed as long as he was not arrested by the CIA. Drevin plans to destroy the pentagon by blowing up Ark Angel sending four-hundred-thousand tons of metal going at fifteen -thousand miles per hour. This will kill everyone in the pentagon and blow most of Washington up. Then he will frame force three by killing them and lay there bodies on the floor with Alex and Tamara's bodies. Drevin will say they were caught in the gunfire once they retrieve the bodies. Drevin will get away with a clean record, millions of dollars worth of insurance in Ark Angel and he will appear the victim of everything that happened.

Alex is in a lot of trouble with Drevin. He is next on Drevin's list and only has hours left. He has been coming out of the frying pan and into the fire his whole life. He despises how cold hearted Drevin's past is. Alex struggles to stay alive near Drevin and regrets going to Flamingo Bay with him. Alex must escape and save his best friend jack Starbright in Washington before she is killed. Alex also realizes why Paul is so sad. He wants nothing more than to lock Drevin up and tell Paul the truth. But Alex knows Paul can't handle the truth. Alex has no more time he must stop the launch and save Tamara and Paul. Alex is very experienced working alone though. His younger age is a good asset to him because he is more agile and has a better chance of survival if hurt.

I think this is a very dramatic book.There are many twists to the plot. Also, this pretty much stands on its own in the series. I would recommend this book to those who like action and those who like drama. This story is filled with action even when Alex is flying in a plane something is going on in his head. You can't put the book down sometimes. I read for two hours straight seeing what would happen next. I am glad that I chose to keep this book. I would like to read the other books in the series. Anthony Horowitz fills this book with twists, betrayals and action. When reading you have to fill in the blanks with your imagination. Will Alex stop the launch or will Alex be too late?

// Andrew, nice entry. Now that you've finished the book what will you read next? -Miss Bond //

10 February 2010 251-end Drevin has Alex and Tamara taken to a spare rocket. They will stay there till they are executed. Alex escapes Flamingo Bay and heads to Barbados a small island 10 miles away. He meets up with Ed Shulsky who works with the CIA. He tells him everything and what Drevin plans to do. So they decide to storm the island and blow up the rocket with a self destruct button. After they storm the island Drevin and his men quickly surrender. When they search the island they realize there is no self destruct sequence. While this is happening Drevin decides to take care of Alex himself. He fires at Alex but misses and hits his son Paul. After accidently shooting him Drevin runs. Alex ties two canoes to the plane to make it easier spot. Before Drevin leaves though he turns around and prepares to use theturrets on the plane to kill Alex. He just nearly missed, but as Alex prepares for Drevin to come back the two canoes tangle around a tree and send the plane straight into a wall. The CIA rush to Alex's side and treat Paul. They say Paul is alright. Then they tell Alex that he must go into Ark Angel and place the bomb in the center. He goes because his friend Jack Starbright is there. When he gets there he sees Kaspar planting the bomb. Alex must get rid of Kaspar to place the bomb. Kapar spots Alex and tries to stab him. He just nearly missed. Alex then disarms Kaspar by throwing a hammer at him. Kapar is pushed back and can not stop himself from running into a knife. Kaspar dies leaving Alex alone. He places the bomb in the center of Ark Angel. He then enters his ship and escapes with seconds to spare. Alex lands in Austalia.

Alex has went through a lot in the past day. He watched Paul be shot. He went into space and blew up Ark Angel. Yet he still is calm about it all. Even though no one is there to help him he tries. Alex has learned to know your surroundings. Also he sees the best in things. Every situation is an oppurtunity for Alex to try, see or do something. He also attempts things that you normally wouldn't do since it could kill you. Alex also is going to retire as a spy. Alex knows being a spy was every teenagers dream. It was his too but now he knows being a teenage spy is dangerous and not easy.

I thought this book was great. The big turn in the story really made the book good. One of the only problems in the story was the ending. It was too short. The last sentence was Alex Rider was back. I would like to know what happened after that. Also Alex should not retire from spying it would be nicer for another adventure. This book would be good for those who like to read for an hour or two a day. The books in this series pretty much stand on their own unlike Harry Potter. So you can just jump in any part of the series

21 February 2011

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Tommy is trying to figure out if Origami Yoda is real. He has a really important question to ask but doesn't know if origami yoda is real. So he put together a case file. Him and his friend both comment on each story. The first story is told by Tommy**.** It is about him being saved from embarrasment by asking a 7th grader out. Origami yoda tells him to have patience so he does and finds out the 7th grader has a boyfriend. Other stories are of origami yoda saving Kellen tommy's friend from walking into class with water that looked like a pee stain by getting his pants completely wet. Anotheer is about a boy named Quavando trying to lose the name cheeto hog. When he consults Origami Yoda he is told to buy everyone a bag of cheetos. His advice works and everyone calls him Qavando. Another story is about a girl who makes fun of Dwight the boy who carries Origami Yoda. When she consults Origami Yoda he gives her advice on which word to learn. The word does not appear in the spelling bee and she loses the contest. When Tommy looks up the definition of the word he learns it means revenge.

I think the main character of the story is Tommy. He put together the case file and tells most of the stories in the book. Also, this is about his decision on wether or not he should listen to Origami yoda and ask Sara out. He is having a hard time trying to determine if Origami Yoda is real. He thinks dwight could be faking all of it as some of Yodas answers arent the brightest. His friend Harvey is always saying Origami Yoda is fake, this also keeps Tommy from deciding. He must pass many obstacles to choose if Origami yoda is real or not.

This book is very funny. I think the stories of the kids at Tommy's school are random. Dwight is unpredictable too. He will say random things and whenever he has Origami Yoda out. Origami Yoda controls Dwight too. I think Dwight made Oragami Yoda for attention but I do think Origami Yoda has some special powers. Most of his predictions are right. Harvey is always acting like hes the smartest but sometimes he doesnt acDwight cept the truth making him look dumb. Yodas advice has really helped Tommy and his friends from being embarrased, getting in trouble with the teacher and losing reputations.

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Tommy decides to ask if Sara likes him. Origami yoda tells him some advice that does not make sense. When tommy asks what it means Dwight will not answer and just sais purple. So Tommy yells at Dwight and tells him he would be cooler if he did not act like a loser. Then Dwight gets mad and rips up Origami Yoda and sais that every bodies nice to him when they have a question for Origami Yoda. The next day Harvey comes and shows them his Origami Yoda and even though it looks much better it does not give good advice. Harvey's Yoda sais that Sara does not like Tommy. Then Dwight appears with origami yoda and sais that Sara does. Then there is a challenge if Harvey is right then Dwights origami yoda must leave forever and same for Harvey if he loses. When Tommy leaves to the dance he sees everyone dancing he sees Sara alone and decides to go with Dwight and asks her to dance. She accepts and the song switches to the twist. All of yodas advice made a fun night actually fun and everyone happy for once at school. Harvey must never show his yoda again and gives up on trying to prove yoda is just a Hoax.

Tommy has had a hard time trying to decide if Origami Yoda. He is afraid that yoda is wrong and will embarass himself trying to ask Sara out. He wants yoda to be right though because he likes Sara a lot. His choice to go with Origami yodas advice was a good choice though. Tommy got what he wanted the truth. He knows that Sara likes him and he was able to ask her out. He also knows that Origami yoda has something behind him. It could be the force or maybe Dwight is smarter than he looks. Whatever it is he knows he can trust it and will ask yoda for a while. Maybe even as an adult Tommy will see Origami yoda.

I think this book is great. The stories are weird and it is nothing like our school. This book is like diary of a wimpy kid. The school has some weird rituals and beliefs. Unlike here everyone seems to see the weirdest things as normal things.Also, the fight between Harvey and Dwight was very funny and pointless. Tommy could have said that he trusted Dwight better. But instead they have a contest and the loser loses everything and winner takes all..People also seem to get nicknames by doing one wrong move like Quavando. Also, there always is that person who sticks out and is really annoying or weird.This book was a very entertaining book to read when you are bored.

7 March 2011

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I am reading Diary of a wimpy kid The Ugly truth. It is the fifth book in the stories. Greg and Rowley had a big fight. Now Greg is looking for a new friend. But his two choices have their ups and downs. Chris Brownfield is more of a summer guy. Tyson is great him and Greg like the same games. Tyson has one big problem though, he pulls his pants all the way down when he uses the urinal. The only other choice he has is Fregley. But Greg will only be his friend if he has no choice. If he doesn't find a friend soon he will be the least popular in school. Greg and Rowley will not get back together. Rowley has gotten a new friend. His parents paid a company to be Rowleys friend. Rowley does not know and enjoys laying with his buddy.When Greg entered the seventh grade he doesn't have the worst day ever. He got Joyce Jury's book. He is a famous eight grader who throws many parties. Greg hopes to get invited to his parties so he uses his book as a perk and to raise his popularity in his own grade. Rowley often gets scared about talks. He is afraid he will catch puberty when he got the talk.

Greg is the main character in this story. He is struggling to be popular. Without Rowley he doesn't look as good as he does normally. He acts selfishly though. Greg always acts like he knows best. He is right about avoiding rowley though. Other things he thinks are stupid are stupid most of the time. Also he has trouble making new friends he has known Rowley for a long time it is hard for him to adjust. Greg is also aiming very high and probably won't reach his goals.

The book is very different from the movie. I enjoy the series much more than the movie. Greg always gets in trouble. His brothers are funny and treat him badly. His father always wants him to do better. This book seems like the least funniest of the series. Rowley is not bright so it makes the book very funny. Rowley is not really in this book as it seems. I love the illustration on this book to. I will enjoy reading this book.

10 March 2011 21-61   Greg tries out for a commercial to raise his popularity. He messes up his part and is kicked off the set. Next he tries to get seen on the local news as they watch the pumpkin carnival. There mom decides to go to school and graduate. So she says the men must work around the house more. On the first day they eat out after Greg burns the food. While coming back from the diner Greg’s dad rips and breaks his ankle. The next day his Rodrick leaves Greg a cold dinner and his dad tries to teach him math but can’t explain it to him. Greg also must take out the recycling and wash his laundry clothes. He does not do anything though and he must wear dirty clothes to school. Greg is having a hard time taking responsibility. His way of remembering things is good if no one was around. Also, he relies on somebody to do it for him. His problems get worse and he wonders why. He won’t be as successful as he hopes to be at this rate. His life is not easy though. If he put effort into doing things right he would have a lot less problems. The book is a very funny and somewhat dramatic book. Greg still needs a friend. Also his mom is going to school. This makes it very hard for him as he has no free time. There is a lot of comedy too. Greg’s dad tripped and broke his ankle chasing rodrick after he spit in his face with a gumball. His life is very hard compared to mine most of time.