This month I read the book The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. This story is about a teen girl named Isabel (aka Belly) who stays at a beach house every summer with her mom’s best friend — Susannah— and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly has been in love with Conrad ever since they were little. She hopes that Conrad will admire her differently this summer. Mid-summer, Belly’s distracted by a new guy named Cam; and Jeremiah is a bit smitten for Belly too. After all these times with Cam and Jere, Belly’s heart still belongs to Conrad.
I loved this book because of the drama, the romance, the twists and turns, and most of all the satisfaction of enjoying the book. I am not a reader myself, but this book is my all time favorite. It has so many dramatic turns that make me want to say, “Just one more chapter!” This book is definitely something to try, and enjoy for all time to come.
” I rolled down the window and took it all in. The air tasted just the same, smelled just the same. The wind making my hair feel sticky, the salty breeze, all of it felt just right. Like it had been waiting for me to get there.” (Pg. 3)
This is my favorite quote from the novel because it shows that Belly is so excited to be at the summer house, and it’s just like a vacation from reality. This quote also shows how Belly would rather be at the summer house than anywhere else, because of the “salty breeze, sticky hair, and the air smelling and tasting the same.” Belly really enjoys the summer house, and she feels as if it had been waiting for her to get there because of how much she loved that place!
My favorite character from this novel is Susannah, because she really cares about Belly, and understands her feelings and thoughts. A quote from the novel that explains this is,
“‘ Susannah?’
‘Hmm?’
‘Promise me something.’
‘Anything.’
‘Promise me you’ll never leave.’
‘I promise,’ she said without hesitation.”
This quote shows that Susannah cares about Belly because she doesn’t want to leave ear, and understands how Belly is feeling about Susannah getting cancer. In this part of the story, Belly is worried that Susannah will pass away or never recover. Belly asks Susannah about this in a thoughtful way, without trying to trigger any negative emotions. Susannah understands what Belly is trying to do, and assures her that everything is going to be fine, and that she will never leave Belly.
One day, a kangaroo named Bartholomew was out in the grassy fields, practicing his lines for the play that he was in. He was a famous actor worldwide! Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the distance. It sounded like an animal rustling around. Bartholomew went out to search for what the noise was. Once he went off to find this suspicious sound, he heard a high pitched squeal and something wiggling around under his foot! “Ouch! Ouch! Oouuuchh!!” Said the mysterious figure. Bartholomew jumped back, and looked around the grassy fields. There was a small, white mouse. Bartholomew said to the mouse, “are you okay? What are you doing out here in this hot grassy field?” The mouse shook his head and stared blankly at Bartholomew, rubbed his eyes, and looked back. “Are you THE Bartholomew??” The kangaroo nodded, and the white mouse looked stunned. “You’re famous around here! Hey, I heard that you’re great at acting. Would you like to audition for my movie I’m directing?” Bartholomew nodded his head excitedly. “Alright then, ACT!” The mouse said. Bartholomew backed away and started auditioning. This is a picture of Bartholomew acting his heart away.
One thing I am grateful for this Thanksgiving is my family, my friends, and my pets. Firstly, I love to be with my family and without them I wouldn’t have amazing times like going to Disneyland, restaurants, and having great times. I always have fun with my family, even during the toughest times. When we are in a fight, we always make up no matter what. This Thanksgiving will be the most memorable Thanksgiving ever because we are having it at our house. We usually have it at my aunts house on my dad’s side of the family, but this time we are having all my family from my mom’s side over for Thanksgiving dinner. Secondly, my friends make me super happy and tend to cheer me up when I’m not in the best mood or feeling. I love my friends so much and they always have fun with me. The best thing about my friends is that they are always there for me. Lastly, my pets are worthy of my gratefulness because they always cheer me up. When I’m feeling sad or stressed, my dogs (Ziggy and Coco) cuddle up next to me and make me happier. Those are the 3 things I’m grateful for this Thanksgiving.
This month I read the book Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. This story is about a teen girl named Lina who loses her mother. Her mother’s dying wish is for her is for Lina to get to know her father. Unfortunately, she hadn’t even known who her father really was. After the death of her mother, Lina is taken to Italy to live with her father she hasn’t known her whole life. Once at the new mans home, everything feels off, like she’s not at home. She never really felt like she was home, it always felt different. Although, there is something -someone- who changes Lina’s mind. Meet Ren, a charming “ acquaintance “ that Lina meets along the hard journey. Ren helps her battle her hard times and makes her feel like she belongs in her new life. Suddenly, Lina finds out a secret that could change her perspective of her dad, her mom — and even herself.
An Important Quote
“ How was it possible that someone who hadn’t even met me had managed to put together my perfect bedroom? “
This quote shows the connection between Howard — her father — and Lina is string and will bloom soon. Howard really wanted to make a good first impression on Lina to be the father figure he never could be during her childhood. Seeing her perfect bedroom, it is her first thought that she knows Howard may mean more to her in the future that meets the eye. This is my favorite quote because it foreshadows a lot of the rest of the book.
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I liked this book a lot because it was very interesting and detail oriented. I loved how there were new characters introduced throughout the story and it was very humorous. Overall, I love this book a lot and I think u should read it too!
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My favorite character from the book is probably Howard, because he tries to make a good impression on Lina and I think its very sweet of him to think of her all the time, and wanting to get to know her better.
I have been granted three wishes by a magical genie named Miss Moffat. She says to me, “You have three wishes, but you can’t ask for more wishes! And don’t be a cheater cheater pumpkin eater and ask for that rule to disappear!” I told her, “The first thing I would wish for is for Spotify premium. I would wish for this because then I would be able to skip as many songs as I want and I would have no ads at all. Secondly, I would wish for a puppy. I would wish for this because puppies are so cute! I already have two dogs, but they are old, so I would want a really young puppy to cherish for a long time. Lastly, I would ask for a bigger bed. The bed in my bedroom is a twin sized bed, and I would like a bigger one because I barely fit in my bed now. 😭 Anyways, that’s what I would wish for with my three wishes!”
