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I read Animal Farm by George Orwell. I thought it was interesting. It is not really long, but it has a really interesting message about government and society. It is interesting how we can eventually turn into our enemies if we are not watching ourselves. The animals on Manor Farm are tired of being controlled by humans. They overthrow the humans and create Animal Farm. At first, they live in peace, but many things change as power gets to the pigs heads. Here is what I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book: + It is short. + It is fairly entertaining. + I feel like you learn something when you read it. At least, I did. - A bit odd. Not that that is bad, but I was a bit hard to... grasp at times. - I got confused with the names sometimes. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

I found this book while browsing at the library. It is was a fun and easy read. A good one to take my mind off of life for a bit. Elise Dembowski has never fit in. At school, she is constantly bullied and tries hard to remain invisible. One night, while taking a midnight walk, she stumbles upon a night club. As time goes on, she realizes that she has a talent and passion for being a DJ. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book:  + I loved reading about someone who has a passion for music!  + This story is fairly original.  + They mentioned a lot of great songs.  -   I feel that there was not enough description about the town she lived and the characters themselves. I feel like I didn't know the characters as well as I should. Overall rating: *** (3/5 stars)

I just finished reading Tuck Everlasting By Natalie Babbitt. It is an easy read with only 139 pages. Winnie Foster's family owns the woods next to their house. One day Winnie goes to the woods and meets a peculiar family; the Tucks. She figures out a secret of theirs and helps them to keep that secret safe, even if she gets in trouble. This book is very original. I learned that even if being immortal sounds great, there are set backs to not dying. You miss loved ones, you get bored, and people get suspicious. This book is tender and good for kids and adults. Here are some things I liked (+) and disliked (-) about this book.  + Easy to understand and not too long. + Unique. Original and interesting. - Not how I wanted it to end. :( Overall rating: **** (4/5 stars) What do you enjoy about this book? Save Save Save Save Save Save

You may have noticed that I have done a few book reviews. I hope you don't mind. I really love to read. I think that reading is almost magical. Does that sound cheesy? I hope not. If it does, at least I sort of get my point across..... I like reading, okay. Anytime people ask me what I enjoy doing, I usually say reading. Sometimes people give a sad smile and slowly say "Oohhh...." and you know they don't really now how to respond to that. Not everyone, though. Some people also share the same interest of reading a good book. The worst is when people ask me what I want to do. They ask what I am going to do with my life and I say I want to be a librarian. A few people have said "Oh, that's nice....". Now, I don't want to sound judgmental, but it is a bit annoying. I mean the library is the best place. It is warm in the winter, cold in the summer, it has nice old (and young) ladies (and men), and no one bothers you. That could, however, just be me. ...

I just finished the book "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green. It is good.  Aza Holmes is a 16 year old girl who suffers from a mental problem. She is controlled by her thoughts. At the same time she and her best friend, Daisy want to find the missing billionaire, Russell Pickett. Here are a few things I like (+) and don't like (-) about this book. + It is written very well. I love the way John Green writes. It is almost philosophical. + It has emotion. It feels real. You can almost feel what Aza is going through. + It is a good story. Aza and Daisy are trying to help Davis Pickett (the billionaire's son) find his dad. - There is some bad language. Overall a good story. I defiantly recommend reading it.