Tamia Takeloo – Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
Plot: How does the story start? What happens in the middle? How does it end?
A married couple is six months pregnant. Her husband arrives from work and gives her the bad news that he is leaving her. He was having an affair for four months. Then she kills him.
Characters: Who is in the story? Describe what they are like (personality and appearance). Did you like them?
Mary Maloney – wife
Detective Moloney – husband, the lady was overprotective and he was aggressive.
Setting: Where is the story set? What words or phrases tell you about the location?
Old Texas, because they have cellars in that days and the slang that they use in the story and in the video.
Your opinions: What was your favorite part and why? Did any part make you laugh? Why? Did the story have a moral (a message)? Would you recommend this book anyone?
My favorite part was when the police ate the lamb that the wife used to kill her husband with. And it made me laugh because they were looking for the evidence, but they didn’t even know they were eating the evidence. It is a comedy/horror. I give it a 4/5.
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Kylie Cook – Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
Plot: How does the story start? What happens in the middle? How does it end?
It starts with a boy with no recollection of where he is, waking up in the middle of Washington. The middle of the story is where the boy finds out his name and goes on a quest with 7 others. The end is that they fight a war with Gods and Monsters.
Characters: Who is in the story? Describe what they are like (personality and appearance). Did you like them?
Peray Jackson – Son of Posidon Demigod, second leader in the quest, very powerful. Funny and good character.
Settings: Where is the story set? What words or phrases tell you about the location?
The story is set in Washington as it explains the Smithsonian Museum which is set in Washington.
Your opinions: What was your favorite part and why? Did any part make you laugh? Why? Did the story have a moral (a massage)? Would you recommend this book to anyone?
My favorite part of the story was at the end where they fought a giant toy mocking them and tricking them into falling into a volcano. Those made me laugh.
The story was mainly fictional. I would recommend it to whoever has a good sense of humor and knows his/her mythology. I rate it 4/5
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Babalwa – For Love or Money by Jenny Robson
Plot: How does the story start? What happens in the middle? How does it end?
There is a girl called Zonke and a guy called Jabu. Zonke was working at the salon doing people’s hair and she was looking for Mr Right and handsome. Juba was looking for Mrs Right. The story ends with Zonke loving the guy and telling him the truth.
Characters: Who is in the story? Describe what they are like (personality and appearance). Did you like them?
Zinzi and Zonke are sisters. Zonke and her sister were all witches.
Settings: Where is the story set? What words or phrases tell you about the location?
The story takes place in Constantia.
Your opinion: What was your favorite part and why? Did any part make you laugh? Why? Did the story have a moral (massage)? Would you recommend this book to anyone?
The story was very funny and had a serious message that we can all learn from. It teaches us not to love the person for what he/she has but the way he/she is. I rate it 4/5.
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