Post the title and author of the book you're reading.
Think of the reading you have done this week. What would you say is "the most important word" based on what you read? Write the sentence that the word appears in and explain why you chose that word.
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I am reading Bound by Donna Jo Napoli. The most important word based off what I read is 'tied'. "Leave this cave now. leave this woman and her daughter. Don't be tied to them any longer." (Napoli 184) Xing Xing's mother and father died, leaving her with her father's second wife, Stepmother, and her half sister, Wei Ping. Xing Xing is treated as a lesser being and is no different from being a slave for Stepmother and Wei Ping. She dreams of freedom and exploring the world on her own free will, but knows that will never happen. She knows that she cannot leave. Without parents to arrange a dowry or marriage for her, Xing Xing must look to Stepmother. And frankly, Xing Xing is used to help Wei Ping with her painful foot bindings. And since women are treated as worthless in ancient China, Xing Xing would have no luck in the world either. So tied is the most important word because she wants to be free, but she is tied and bound to Stepmother and Wei Ping for now because she would be treated no better in society than she is now.
I am reading I am a SEAL Team Six Warrior by Howard E. Wadsin and Stephen Templin. I think the most important word is discipline. "The lack of dicipline and respect among the recruits amazed me." (Wadsin/Templin 14) Discipline has been a huge part of Howard's life. When he was young, his stepdad brutally disciplined him with a belt everytime he did something wrong, even if it was a small thing like making your bed or picking up your t-shirt of the floor of your bedroom. Sometimes even if Howard didn't do anything wrong his stepdad, Leon, would still beat him, leaving scars, scabs and scratches. When Howard got to SEAL camp, the little things, like making your bed, or folding your clothes, came naturally to him, because if he didnt back home, the punishment would be a lot worse than the push-ups asigned to the slackers at SEAL camp. In a way, Howard's abuse prepared him for the little things in life that really make the difference.
ABerryman5: That sounds like really good book. I love historical fiction. IS that your classic?
MLangston5: I agree that discipline totally seems to match your book. Your books sounds really interesting and it appears that you have enjoyed it
I am reading Eragon by Christopher Paolini. So far, the most important word based on what I have read is contact. I believe this is the most important word so far in my novel because without being able to contact Saphira, Eragon would not be able to keep her hidden, as she is a dragon. He contacts her through his mind, almost like telepathy. They hear each others thoughts when they choose to. The sentence that the word is found in is "As he pounded down the cold road, he cast out with his mind for Saphira, but she was too far away for him to contact."
MLangston5: That is a very good point, I guess most of us take for granted how undisciplined we are compared to some others.
I am reading the second Chaos Walking book by Patrick Ness. The most important word in the last few chapters is Maddy. As Maddy and Viola are sneaking around after curfew they get caught by Sergeant Hammar and he shoots Maddy. For this crime President Prentiss is going to hang one of his oldest and most loyal sergeants. He recently spared the city's old mayor after he took over Haven and renamed it New Prenttistown. This is showing that maybe Prentiss is really telling the truth about wanting the deaths to be done and that he is not the enemy anymore.
MLangston5- Sounds like a really cool book, if you havn't watched the movie it's great.
In my Book Cross Country by James Patterson,the moost imporatant word is butchered. The sentence it appears in is when Alex Cross is being informed of a killing by his head chief. The sentence states, "A family has been butchered in their home, And more killings follow." I chose this word because it sets the entire theme of the book and the case at hand. It is one of Alex Cross's most complicated assignments. I hope to get to the end soon because it seems to be a very interesting book.
AMowry5, sounds like a very interesting book. Could i borrow it sometime?
I am reading Battle Heroes: voices from Afghanistan by Allan Zullo. As you can tell from the title it is a group of stories of soldiers, seaman, airman, marines, or coast guard from Afghanistan. I have only so far read the first story but I got this word "innocent". I found "Innocent" multiple times through out the book having to do with 9/11. The true invasion of iraq and Afghanistan did not really happen till after 9/11. i got the word "Innocent" on page one "On September 11, 2001-the day that changed the world- nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed in the most devastating terrorist attack ever on American soil." Even after 9/11 more innocent people died in iraq and Afghanistan both civilian and terrorist. we thought americans were fighting for freedom but they are really fighting for revenge.
MLangston5: That is an amazing book, i loved it so much!!!!
I am reading Animal Farm by George Orwell. I think that the most important word so far is "uprising". "They had never seen animals behave like this before, and this sudden uprising of creatures whom they were used to thrashing and maltreating just as they chose, frightened them almost out of their wits" (Orwell 16). Uprising is the most important word because the book is about farm animals who plot an uprising against their abusive and cruel farm-master, then create a commune out of their farm. None of the actions in the story would have occurred without the Revolution, which is what they called their uprising.
I’m reading The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien. The most important word in the book thus far would have to be ‘power’. “Clearly the ring has an unwholesome power that set to work on its keeper at once.” (Tolkien 47) The ring which Bilbo found in his adventure during The Hobbit had dark powers that could one day consume him. In order to save Bilbo from be taken over by the rings dark powers Frodo his eldest cousin must take the ring on a journey across Middle-earth in order to destroy it. But a big problem is that the ring’s power could take over Frodo as well.
A Berryman5:
The character Xing Xing sounds like she faces a tough life, and is stuck with an important descision about how to live her life. Based on the quote you provided and the evidence you produced, I can understand how bound is such an important word in your book so far.
MWilliams5: I loved that book! That word is really important considering that without it would be hard for Eragon to talk to Saphira.
I have just started reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. The most Important word is intellect found in the sentence that says "I choose my friends for their good looks, my aquaintances for their good character, and my enemies for their good intellects" (Wilde 12). Lord Henry and his friend, a painter named Basil are discussing Basil's friend, Dorian Gray who inspires Basil's paintings. Their conversation is based on the intellect of each other, Dorian, and the public. Lord Henry believes that Basil should display his latest picture of Dorian Gray because it's his best work that shows true beauty, however Basil says the painting has to much of himself in it. Critics would be able to see that his heart and soul went out into the painting therefore discovering his motivation. Lord Henry believes that no critic is smart enough to spot this. Therefore intellect is the most important word.
MWilliams5: I heard that's a really good book. I really want to read it!
I am currently reading New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. The most important word in the chapters I have recently read is bike. Bella gets two motorcycles for free and she takes them Jacob's house. She offers to pay for everything he will need to fix the bike as long as he teaches her how to ride it. The sentence it appears in is "How much do you want for the bike?" The man gives two to her for free and that is when her and Jacob start to become close.
JDeVoe6: The book sounds really good! You're post made it seem super interesting.
I recently just started The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. So far Ronnie, a 17 year old girl, and her little brother, Jonah are being driven to their father's house for the Summer. Jonah was really excited about going to see his dad, knowing that they would play in their old workshop, and also that he hasn't seen him in forever. Ronnie on the hand, was waiting til she turned 18 in August; so that she make her pwn decisions and not be treated like a child by her mother. I think the most important word so far in this novel would have to be Choice, found in the sentence that says, "But right now, Ronnie had no choice in the matter." I think this is the most importand word so far because it is true! Ronnie could'nt make her own decisions; and she had to follow her parent's rules.
EmmaN5: I have seen all of the movies, but never really interested in the books; but it sounds like you are so enjoy!
The book I am currently reading is the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The most important word so far is adventure. "We don't want any adventures here, thank you!" (Tolkien 4). Bilbo Baggins doesn't want anything to do with Gandalf's adventure or anything else out of the ordinary. But, it's very important to Gandalf and the dwarves he's helping. This eventually persuades Bilbo to leave the comfort of his home to help them.
AMowry5: Not only does that sound like a good book, but that word matches the situation perfectly!
I just started reading Moby Dick by Herman Melville.
I think the most important word word is deliverance. "As sinful men, it is a lesson to all, because it is a story of the sin, hard-heartedness, suddenly awakened fears, the swift punishment, repentance, prayers, and finally the deliverance and joy of Jonah."(page 41) This story takes time when lubricants were famous in the world.The whale named, "Moby Dick" had destroyed numerous ships. It was well-known to the sailors, and they tried to kill the whale to earn the best oil. However, every captains and sailors failed and died. This is why Moby Dick was called the evil. Then, I thought the deliverance would fit into the story. Deliverance means that it is a rescue from moral corruption or evil or salvation. I thought that Moby Dick is an evil to this story and nobody seems to stop the whale. However, I think the evilness will end someday and the peace will come.
MLangston5: I agree with your word discipline. The story makes sense to me.
The book I am currently reading is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I think one of the most important words so far in the book would have Dreamer. Santiago, a young shepherd boy who one day has a dream about a young child leading him to treasure in Egypt, is eager to pursue his dream and travel to Egypt in order to confirm his purpose in life. If I had to describe Santiago in one word, it would definitely be "dreamer." Even though Santiago is an intelligent boy, he chose to live the life of a shepherd because of its simplicity, and the happiness that it gave him. This word can be found on page 26 in the sentence that says "'Another dreamer,' said the ticket seller to his assistant, watching the boy walk away."
KaylaN5,
I love The Lord of the Rings series, but have never actually read the Hobbit. It sounds like a great book!
I am currently reading Animal Farm by George Orwell. I think the most important word in this book based off of what I have read so far is 'friends'. This is on page 43 in the sentence that says, "Whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend." I chose this word because these animals that live on this farm have to trust each other with everything. They chased away they're drunken owner Mr. Jones. They never trust anyone with two legs. They believe that humans are not part of nature; they are just changing it to fit their lifestyle. However, these farm animals have a right to live in this world and rely only on their four-legged friends. These friends have to stick together through thick and thin because without each other there would be no point in taking care of this farm and living freely.
JDevoe6: I'm reading Animal Farm too and I agree with uprising being the most important word as well.
I just started Little House on Rocky Ridge by Roger Lea MacBride, and the word that best describes it is home.This is on page 36 in the sentence that says ' "We're so close to home" '. I chose this word because it shows how they are moving to a new home, and they pass many other places on the way that they could call their home, but continue to the land that they started towards, Missouri. They also leave the only home that Rose has known, with the grandparents and aunts in Dakota.
Kaslanidi5: That sounds like a good book, and Dorian Gray sounds like he could be a murder.
In the book Dracula, by Bram Stoker, one word that would most accurately describe the book would be ‘terror,’ on page 174, in the sentence, “He [Jonathon Harker] was very pale, and his eyes seemed bulging out, as, half in terror, half in amazement, he gazed at a tall, thin man…” This word accurately describes the book because Dracula, a vampire, bites two people (I won’t tell, that would be spoiling) and the people bitten, their friends and family try to kill Dracula while they try to stop Dracula from draining these two peoples’ blood. You also don’t know if anyone will die, so you wait in uneasy anticipation, unsure what the end result will be. At the beginning, Jonathan is held captive by Dracula, and the inside of the castle is chilling. The book is scary if you put yourself in the shoes of those in the story, not merely as a bystander.
~~J DeVoe6, Your word is a good one. But what is your book about?
This week I am reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. I have just started this book and I think that the most important word so far is family. This word can be found in the sentence: "Huck ain't got no family." (Twain 7). I think that this the most important word because so far in the book, the author mention Huck's family situations. Twain explains that Huck's father is an alcholic who often abuses Huck. Huck's father is always trying to get Huck's six thousand dollars that Judge Thatcher is watching over for him. In the story it also mentions how Judge Thatcher and the widow were trying to get custody as guardians of Huck and so far, I can tell that Judge Thatcher and the widow seem like they care about Huck a lot. In the book, the only family that Huck has is his father who doesn't really care about him, however, Judge Thatcher and the widow are like the family members that he never had and I think that this will be important later on in the story which is why I think that the word 'family' is the most important word so far.
MWilliams5: I think that contact is a really good word to choose for Eragon.
Currently I am reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas. I think that the most important word would be anger. You can find this word on page 11. The sentence says "Before her sat a young man of about twenty, tilting his chair nervously and looking at her with a mixture of uneasiness and anger." I think anger is the most important word in this book because the main character, Edmond Dantès, does eveything out of anger. He is angry because his enemies put him in a dungeon for the rest of his life. When he escapes it is only because of the anger he has toward his enemy. After he escapes he goes on a journey to seek revenge on the people that ruined his perfect life. All of this was the effect of his growing anger over the years.
MWilliams5: Contact is an interesting word for Eragon. Very creative :)
I am reading The Call Of The Wild by Jack London. The most important word is love. Buck has finally been released, and is being cared for by John Thornton. John has been nursing frostbitten feet, and while he has been recovering, he rescues Buck from his three previous owners that were beating him almost to death. Buck has been passed along from owner to owner, and all have treated him unfairly, and brutally, so when Buck becomes John's dog, Buck in return gives him immense gratitude and loyalty. The sentence is,"But love that was feverish and burning, that was adoration, that was madness, it had taken John Thornton to arouse" (London 147). After being stolen, and sold into the dog sledding industry, all Buck wanted was to be cared for, and loved and he finally got it with John Thornton.
LuisaV6: I have heard that the Count of Monte Carlo is very interesting, although perhaps a bit boring. That being said, I think that your blog about the most important word being anger made it seem more interesting.
I am currently reading the book The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen. The most important word in the last few chapters I have read is autotroph. "It wasn't snails. Mason, it wasn't snails we were turning into autotrophs" (Bodeen 132). Mason found out that the beautiful but strange girl Laila is a human autotroph, essentially a human plant. " He later finds out from Dr. Emerson that Laila is part of a large scale human autotroph project that is conducted in the TroDyn facilities. They are humans that can photosynthesize so they don't need to be fed. Trodyn would grow these "people" in the ground and were planning to enroll them in the army. Mason is trying to prevent Laila from having to serve in the army and wants to give her a normal life, but the project isn't complete and Laila isn't strong enough to make her own food yet. Autotroph is such an important word because if Laila was a normal person she would of been fine with Mason and wouldn't of need to go back to the safety of TroDyn.
KPhilips5, That is an awesome book, I don't know which is better, the book or the movie?
I am currently reading Mythology by Edith Hamilton. The most important word I would say in the chapters I've read is God. On page 180, it says, "for the love of God." I think it's the most important word because in these chapters it talks about how the Gods were born and how they ruled the world. Not only that but it talks about all the Gods behaviors and personalities.
KPrindle6: I heard Animal Farm was a really great classic. I am sure I should check that out soon.
I am currently reading The Princess Trap authored by Kirsten Boie. From what I have read so far I think that the most important word was uncover. I found this word on page 29 and the sentence is “And I’d helped uncover the plot and free the king…”. I chose this word because Jonas has been trying to uncover the mystery of who Princess Jenna is.
JChoi6: I like books about mythology.
I just finished reading "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher.
I would say the most important word I have read would be tapes. The word appears many times but one of the sentences it is found in is " She said lucky number 13 could take the tapes to hell." which is found on page 13. I chose this word because before Hannah committed suicide she made a bunch of tapes concerning why she did it and who were the people involved. If she had never made the tapes then no one would have known why she killed herself and what really set her off. The tapes are basically the whole plot to the story and without them there would be no story. This word is very important to the book.
BHarbaugh5- The word autotroph seems very interesting! I have read part of that book before and it was pretty good!
I am reading Uglies by Scott Westerfield. The most important word is pretty. "In the old days it was all random-some people kind of pretty, most people ugly all their lives. Now everyone's ugly...until they're pretty. No losers." (Westerfield 83) In Tally's society, they are taught that they are ugly, and pretty much worthless, until they turn 16. On your 16th birthday, you become pretty in a surgery that makes you "perfect". Your life becomes perfect, you move to New Pretty Town, you look perfect, and everyone has fun all the time. Who would't want to be completely perfect? Tally thinks this her whole life until she meets Shay, who isn't as excited about becoming pretty. Tally's 16th birthday is only a week away, and she doesn't know if she wants to become pretty and brainwashed or ugly and free for the rest of her life.
KNotestein5: That book looks really good! I have read the first book in the Lord of the Rings series, but not the Hobbit. Are you planning on watching the movie after you finish reading the book?
I am currently reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. The most import word in the pages I have read so far the most important word is adventure. I feel that this is the most important word because Gandelf tried to persuade Bilbo to go on a little adventure. But for a hobbit, going on adventures is not proper behavior.
This word can be found on page 6 in the sentence that says,
"Sorry! I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not today. Good morning! But please come to tea-any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Come tomorrow! Goodbye!"
ABerryman5: That sounds a lot like a movie that I watched a lot as a kid. I like the way you explained your most important word.
I am reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The most important word from what I've read is door. "After a while he stepped up, and with the spike of his staff scratched a queer sign on the hobbit's beautiful green front-door" (20 Tolkien). I chose this word because the story first talks all about the land of the hobbits and how this beautiful huge hobbit house came to be. Then, many strange Dwarfs come up and banged on Baggins's door saying 'At you're service' then inviting themselves in.
KaylaN5-
We're reading the same book, I agree adventure is a good word for this book!
The book I am reading is School Of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari. The most important word in this book is probably "afraid". "Don't be afraid Maddie; its going to be like camp.." In this book, there are four kids, Maddie, Theo, Garrison, and Lulu, and they all have extreme phobias. So, in an effort to try and render their kids' phobias, the parents of all four kids sign them up for a "summer camp" that will supposedly end their fears. The reason I chose afraid was because of just how afraid Garrison, Lulu, Maddie, and Theo are of their phobias. Their fears have literally taken over there lives, to the point where barely any of them can leave their houses.
CNorton5: I LOVE the last song! It's so sad though! :( I have seen the movie, but haven't read the book, so you'll have to let me borrow the book when your done please! :) Great blog!
I have been reading “The Shunning” by Beverly Lewis. The most important word is Amish because it is an explanation for the character’s behavior. For example, Katie Lapp, the main character, is marrying the bishop merely because her parents told her to. Katie also confesses her love for guitar music as if it was an evil sin. This alien behavior would seem to be without reason if the setting was not put in an Amish community. This is revealed in, “Deep blue, with a white apron and cape for purity, the dress was as pretty as an Amish wedding could be.”
TCummings6: I love that book, "tapes" is a vital word in the story. Nice Blog!
I am reading Torn by Amanda Hocking. I think the most important word in this book so far is training. This word can be found in the sentence that says, “She figured that my training would start right away, too.” I think this is the most important word because the book so far has talked about how Wendy needs to be trained so that she can use her powers to protect herself and also not hurt others.
LWoodward5:
I love that series so much and I totally agree with your word!!
I am reading Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. I think the most important word so far is friendship because Wilbur and Charlotte are very good friends and the story so far has been all about them and they do everything together. Even though Charlotte gets lots of world-wide attention she still values her friends more than anything.
MLangston5: That's a really cool book. Nice word.
I am currently reading the book The Secret Garden by Francis Burnett. The most important word so far is "key". I found it in the sentence: "'Perhaps it has been buried for ten years,' she said in a whisper. 'Perhaps it is the key to the garden'" (Burnett 66)! Mary has come to visit her old uncle in his manor. He is a lonely hunchback who's wife died many years before. Mary realizes that his wife died after a tree branch she was sitting on in her secret garden broke and she died. Mary immediately becomes interested because she did not have much else to do around the mansion. After finding the key, she is able to get into the garden. Without this key, she would not be able to have such a close connection with this beautiful place.
Williams5: Eragon is one of the best book series I have ever read. Keep reading! I like the word you picked
Book: Divergent
Author: Veronica Roth
Pg. 47 I am brave.
Brave is the most important word in the book. Throughout the book Tris is constantly testing how far her bravery will go. Not only is this proved during the initiation process, but throughout the book. An example this include when the initiates first arrive at Dauntless territory. To enter, the new initiates were to jump off a cliff into the territory proving their bravery; the first to jump was Tris. Being brave and taking it to the extreme is a major factor in how the story is told.
MalloryD6: I read The Call of the Wild before, but I’m pretty sure I still have no idea what it is about. (tried to read the book in third grade)
The book I am reading is Mara Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. I think the most important word so far is distrust. Mara is a slave playing on both sides. She's spying for not only the queen and her right-hand man, but also delivering a message that could spark a rebellion against the queen. The men should not trust Mara and Mara should realize who is really on her side. This word appears on page 37: " Mara! "Truth of Ra.' You see? Who could distrust one with such a name?"
@LWoodward5: Pretty is a great word to describe most of the book and it's a good read!!
I am reading Gathering Blue by Louis Lowry. The most important word from what I have read is 'drift'. "As she watched the spirit of her mother drift away, she had seen the cindered fragments of her childhood life whirl into the sky as well." I think this is the most important word because it feels like, from what I have been reading, that Kira is drifting away from everyone she knows. Since her mothers death, Kira has tried to live on her own, taking care of herself, and no one else. Kira has denied the help of other people. Even more important, Kira had to watch her mothers dead body for three days to ensure that her spirit safely drifted away into the afterlife. On the last day, when Kira knew that her mothers soul has safely drifted away, is when Kira starts to become more independent, and not relying on others.
VGomez6: I am currently reading If I stay by Gayle Foreman. I believe that the most important word in my book to me is stay because the main coinflict in the book is Mia trying to figure out where exactly she wants her future to be (in heaven or on earth). It's really what the book is basically about and what the chapters I am currently reading are about. Mia experiences a lot of self conflict in the story and kind of doubts herself. She feels as if it would be better to just slip away then to face problems in life later when she would awaken.
Quote: "Just listen," he says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.
I open my eyes wide now. I sit up as much as I can. And I listen.
"Stay." With that one word, Adam's voice catches, but he swallows the emotion and pushes forward.'(192)
MLangston5: Sounds like an interesting story! I would have picked the same word if I was you.
Book: The Eternity Code
Author: Eoin Colfer
The most important word in my book is betrayal. This word can be found on page 28. "At that moment it occurred to me [Artemis Fowl] that we had been betrayed, and it would probably be the first and last mistake I shall ever make." This word is relevant to my book because when Artemis tries to make a deal with Jo Spiro, Spiro betrays Artemis, steals the C-Cube, and has his assassins kill Artemis.
@AMeling: I've always been interested in Dracula, is it a good book? I personally think the book looks like a challenging read.
I just finished The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan, the follow up to the last book I read, The Sea of Monsters. The most important word I believe would be 'responsibility'.
"Why are you saying that?" She cried. "You want responsibility for the whole world?" -that is the most important word of the book I believe because for Percy, responsibility is the only drive acting force that his life has a purpose for. He decides, at the end of the book, that instead of shouldering off the weight of a catastrophic decision to another person, he will bear it despite its not in his good intentions.
MLangston5: That sounds like a very serious book! That stepdad guy is a meany.
KPhillips5: I saw that movie, it was pretty cool. Power definitely works as a summarizing word, I agree.
I am reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The most important word from the chapters I have read is ‘hooky’. "He'll play hooky this afternoon, and I'll be obliged to make him work tomorrow, to punish him." Tom is a young boy who likes to have fun and play all the time. He lives with his Aunt and his half brother. One day he decided to play hooky and thought no one was going to find out. Turns out that his aunt knew the whole time. He ends up having to do work, which is his least favorite thing to do, especially on a Saturday. But Tom finds a way to get out of it, by tricking his friends into doing his work for him. That’s the most important word in the chapters I’ve read.
KHouse5: Good word. That book is really good.
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Book: Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident
Author: Eoin Colfer
Most Important Word: Sacrifice
*Major Spoiler Alert*
I choose this word because in this book when Jon Spiro tries to kill Artemis, Butler preforms the ultimate sacrifice. As the bullet races towards Artemis, Butler gives his life to save Artemis. This word does not appear in the book, but the theme is relevant especially in chapter 4.
@TCummings6: That books looks really good, but depressing. How did you like it?
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