Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The Secret School


I read a book called The Secret School which I haven't finished yet. The author of the book was Avi. The main character is Ida Bidson who is fourteen years old, and has a brother name Felix who is 17. Ida wants to become a teacher, but she has to graduate middle school and attend high school. One day Ida's teacher has to go out of town to take care of family business, and the school had closed down. Ida and the class decided to keep the school open in secret, and they voted Ida would be teaching them. So far I don't think I don't want to finish the book because it looks too easy to read, and might choose another one.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Fullmetal Alchemist Photo Explaination


The image above shows that there must be balance in the world. It explains the law of equivalent exchange. The theme of the book somehow connects to the image of equilibrium. For example, the theme was one cannot achieve anything without risking anything puts the balance of sacrificing something to get something. Edward traded his right arm and left leg while Alphonse traded his body for Edward becoming a state alchemist even that wasn't their first goal. Edward decided to become a state alchemist to get their bodies back, but in order to achieve that they must give something back.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Mini Theme Analysis Bleach

I read the book which was a manga called Bleach by Tite Kubo. The theme of the book was don't be afraid of your own powers, instead use your own powers to help others in need. An example of this theme in the book was when Ichigo was afraid to put his own life ahead for a stranger's life. A hollow comes and attacks the young boy, and Ichigo needs to know that his power is a responsibility. So in the end Ichigo decides to use his power to protect others.I think this theme can connect to Spider-Man. It can relate to Spider-Man's theme which is with great powers comes great responsibilities. In Spider-Man, Peter Parker learns that his great power was a gift to protect everyone similar to Ichigo. Also Ichigo and Peter Parker have heroic qualities like being brave, strong, and good judgment which makes them the antagonist of the story.

spiderman Pictures, Images and Photos

ichigo avatar Pictures, Images and Photos

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Ghosts of Fear Street Prediction

Well the ending of the book was where Andrew became a vampire and started to look at T.J. neck craving to bite it, and telling T.J. that he'll understand soon enough meaning Andrew is going to turn T.J. to a vampire. I predict T.J. and Andrew will be killed somewhere in their life because people in Fear Street might be scared of vampires, and to prevent them from turning other people to vampires, the people have to kill Andrew and T.J. I also think T.J. and Andrew will have a lot of fun being vampires because they always wanted to become one, and start pranking and scaring everyone for their own entertainment. Like all goods thing happen, there is also a bad thing where T.J. and Andrew in order to live must not be out in the sun, and try to suck blood off of people or animals against their wills. Most of the time being vampires for T.J. and Andrew is very depressing, not able to do what they could do in the past, and living the life of a vampire is tough. This fits to the theme don't always wish what you want because you just might get it.