Awaken by Meg Cabot

ISBN9780545284127

Title: Awaken, Abandon Book 3

Author: Meg Cabot

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

PubDate: Jul 2, 2013

Is Love Strong Enough to Save the World AND the Underworld?

            If I’d known I’d be riding a death lord’s horse around the Isla Huesos Cemetery, swinging a whip at people possessed by Furies, I probably wouldn’t have chosen to wear a dress.  But things never seemed to work out as I planned.  Pg 310

When I saw this book on Net Galley, I was so excited to request and read it. Meg Cabot’s twist on the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades is so clever and addicting, I read the book from start to finish…in one sitting! In books 1 and 2 we meet John Hayden and Pierce Oliviera, a young couple who journey through the Underworld together and fall hopelessly in love. It’s not easy loving John; he has the endless task of ferrying souls though the Underworld. Pierce follows him willingly, although life underground can be dark and demanding for a seventeen-year-old girl.

In Awaken, John and Pierce must deal with the endless onslaught of the Furies who are angry and upset at John because he broke the rules and brought back to life a human soul. Problems arise when the Furies damage the boats that ferry the dead, causing unrest and panic on the docks. Pierce gets involved, much to John’s dismay, and goes above ground in search of new ships. As she investigates the situation, unexpected details surface, and the closer Pierce comes to the truth, the closer she is to dying. So, is love strong enough to save the world AND the Underworld? You’ll have to read the series to find out.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book, and although I’m sad the series is over, Meg Cabot ended it perfectly. The love story between John and Pierce keeps you turning pages, cheering them on. I give Awaken 5 stars for its sweet love story and original plot.

Endless is a Winner!

Book title: Endless

Author: Jessica Shirvington

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Endless, a Violet Eden Chapters #4, is a book I could not wait to read. Due to the highly addicting plotline and memorable characters, I dove into Endless and could not put it down.  The sizzling chemistry between Violet and Lincoln reaches new heights, and redefines the boundaries of love and sacrifice. Bad boy Phoenix does not disappoint, and his persistence makes things extremely interesting.  Author Jessica Shirvington knows just how to hook a reader and hold them captive until the very last page.

On that note, the last page came way too fast for me, and left me scrambling for a date and title of the next book in the series. Yes, Endless is a major cliffhanger, and you can bet that readers will be hounding Ms. Shirvington to release book 5 as soon as possible. I give this book 5 stars for it’s angelic characters and unforgettable love story.

Honey and spice and all things dangerous are nice…  This book is dangerously addicting, and I highly recommend it!

Getting personal..

Thank you to author Cinda Williams Chima for signing and sending Crimson Crown for Kierra. It will be the first in her collection of signed books! 

Die For Her Novella

Die For Her  by Amy Plum  Set in the romantic and death-defying world of the internationally bestselling Die for Me trilogy, this digital original novella follows Jules, a brooding, immortal French artist who has fallen in love with his best friend's girlfriend. Jules Marchenoir is a revenant—an undead being whose fate forces him to sacrifice himself over and over again to save human lives. He's spent the better part of the last century flirting his way through Paris, but when he met Kate Mercier, he knew his afterlife had changed forever and he had found the love of his life. Until Kate fell for his best friend, Vincent. Now Jules is faced with an impossible decision: choosing between his loyal friend and a love truly worth dying for.

More SWAG Love

 Middle school students in Lake Elsinore LOVE the Shadowhunter SWAG! Thank you Simon & Schuster!

Tiger's Destiny

Looking for a great series? FTBT suggests Colleen Houck's Tiger's Curse series.

GO MOBILE!

To access bonus content for the TIGER'S CURSE series, download Microsoft's free Tag Reader on your smartphone at www.gettag.mobi  Then use your phone to take a picture of the bar code posted below to get exclusive extras about Kelsey, Ren, Kishan, Mr. Kadam, and other characters... as well as more information about the books and author Colleen Houck.

SWAG Alert!

A BIG thank you goes out to Simon & Schuster for sending us Cassandra Clare SWAG! 

For more info on Cassandra Clare, visit:

Shadowhunters.com

Currently Reading...

Caleb: The Obsidian Blade by Pete Hautman, Mikaela: Venomous by Christopher Krovatin, Bella : Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck, Shannon: Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck, Sam : Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, Nick: Divine Madness by Robert Munchamore, and Mrs. D. just finished Doomed by Tracy Deebs.

Chris: The Maze Runner by James Dashner, Daniella: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, Emily: The Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter, Jessi: The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima, Sam: Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood, Victoria: Crash by Lisa McMann, Tyler: The Lives We Lost by Megan Crewe, and Katja: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare.

Cinda Chima Interview

The Seven Realms Series

Exclusive Interview Link : Cinda Williams Chima

I couldn't think of a better way to relaunch our YA review web site than to share our interview with New York Times best-selling author, Cinda Williams Chima. If you are looking for a "I simply could not put it down" series, start with Chima's Seven Realms books. 
FTBT Rating: OBSESSED!

Rowling webinar

 Participating in the international webinar with J.K. Rowling was a success! Both cores were able to see the webcast- one live, and one repeat. Her advice to young writers... if you're serious about writing- finish what you start!

Brain Power

Are you a "Lefty" or a "Righty"

I'm a righty, with a splash of lefty on top! Both sides of your brain need to work together for you to be a balanced, successful person. If one side is dominate- use your strengths to help you in areas where you are weak. I want to use this picture for an art focus... possibly after we finish Zentangles.  :0)

Personal Best

Finding and Achieving your Personal Best

Progress reports will be mailed out this week for all subject areas. If you like what you see, keep up the good work! If you are disappointed or upset with your grades, please complete the following:

• Use your class time WISELY. Work done in class = less homework.
• Check your grades on Parent Portal every day!
• Study for tests and quizzes. Be prepared!
• Ask for help when you need it.
• Check the blog for homework- check Edmodo for academic conversation and online assignments.
• Understand that school is supposed to be hard~ and what you put into school is what you get out of it.

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Often referred to as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defining the presidency of George W. Bush. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters.

Awesome Art

FYI: Here's a finished example of the art we will complete in class tomorrow!

Work in progress...

Week at a Glance...

Review PLOT Academic terms...

Structural Features of Media: Newspapers [Yeti?]

Rikki-tikki-tavi

Non-fiction article interaction: Tongue Piercing... Good? or Bad?

Vocabulary Lesson and test on 1 & 2 [Friday]

Research the Fall of Rome- complete HOT Sheet

Back to School Night: Thursday

Dance on Friday!

It's going to be a GREAT week!