This book is my all time as it explains what happens to person after death. The author is able to change the reader's perspective on religion and how the negative activities you do in life can effect you even in the afterlife. I used to question my religion as to the reason why family members or friends had to die so suddenly. After I read the book I learned that the author is trying to teach us that every person on earth has some kind of mission. When your mission is done that means you are able to precede in the future that awaits in the afterlife. The book has created a better person inside myself and has given me the reasons that I needed to live a better life.
2. A Separate Peace By: John Knowles
When I first saw the cover of this book in my mind I was thinking that this was going to be another boring classic book. I started reading the first few chapters just to see the form of this book and the author John taught me the importance of friendship in just a few words. The thoughts that are conveyed in this book showed me the worries of World War II and the thoughts of losing a best friend forever. I read this book when I was in 7th Grade as part of my traditional literature list which teaches more than just vocabulary but also that nothing get in the way of a true friendship.
3. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close By: Jonathan Foer
The title actually says it all when someone dies in something extremely loud they will always be closer than you can ever imagine. I learned more about the aftermath of 9/11 and the sadness of families once united but now separated. It tells the story of a young boy named Oskar who loses his father in the 9/11 attacks. The text in this book is so creative that in some pages the words actually create images from your head. I would say that this book is meant for a 7th Grader or older as it shows how one tragedy can lead to something unexpected.
4. Bomb the Race to Build and Steal the World's Most Dangerous Weapon By: Steve Sheinkin
When I was reading this book at the same time we were learning about World War II in social studies. The facts I learned in class expired me to do some further research on the events leading up to the end of the war. I was able to analyze the facts of the atomic weapon in order to come up with a conclusion that building this weapon was sort of like a competition. The author explains that the decision of dropping this weapon was kind of like a dead end. If you dropped it thousands of people would die if you don't drop it people will also die.
5. Small as an Elephant By: Jennifer Richard Jacobson
I would say that this book has changed my opinion on my parent's decisions and how a chain reaction can be created by one little incident. I think that the author Jennifer created this title to show that we are small as an elephant but with the help of numerous strangers we can be as big as the world. I feel like the author was trying to teach us that anyone can help out a person who is need like the stranger who helped Jack get back to his family. I read this book for Battle of the Books and this book was definitely between family and surviving.
6. Life of Pi By: Yann Martel
This epic novel filled with adventure in every page even though some of the chapters are only 1 sentence long. I have to admit that this was a bit challenging because it analyzed the imagery of the book and it made the reader discuss the character's feelings or emotions. The descriptive details of the character Pi and his survival in the Pacific Ocean with a tiger made me feel grateful for my family and for what I have. It taught me how to overcome adversity and the bond of two people even though one of them is not human. The faith and perspective of Pi's religion truly shaped this book.
7. I Am Malala By: Malala Yousafzai
The incredible journey of this young girl starting in Pakistan and ending up as a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. I feel like what impacted me the most was the powerful speeches of Malala in the United Nations and her struggle to provide education for young women her same age. The determination of Malala is inspiring to others like myself who want provide a better future for kids like us. When I finished reading this book it kind of inspired me to improve the school conditions in Mexico. My favorite quote in the book is "one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world".-Malala
8. Wonder By: R.J. Palacio
A person should not judge a book by its cover as well as not judging a person by their face. This sentence I just mentioned is basically the plot of Wonder when a young boy named August who has a facial deformity struggles with the troubles of elementary school. The book was part of a book club that was formed in my Star class last year. The anger. happiness, and determination of August made me reflect on people from the 21st century. We as people have the urge to criticize and the story of August created a visualization of a world where no one criticizes which means everyone is happy. The end of the book taught me the lesson that having the urge to speak up can lead to great things in the future.
9. The Five People You Meet in Heaven By: Mitch Albom
This is the most recent book I've read which means it's still fresh in mind. The basic lesson that the book teaches is meeting random strangers could leave an impact in their future. The author Mitch provides evidence that proves it when the main character Eddie is sent to heaven after he was killed in a deadly accident. He meets five people from his past his wife, army general, Ruby, the blue man, and Tala. The Blue Man was a complete stranger that Eddie met during his childhood when Eddie was almost run over by him. This inspired the stranger to improve his life little by little as he sees that he must value his life every minute.
10. Marley and Me By: John Grogan
I couldn't really relate to this book due to the fact that I don't have a pet but after I read Marley and Me it gave me the feeling that dogs truly are man's best friend. The tragic story of Marley will leave readers crying but also reflecting on their past or present experiences with dogs. He might have been trouble maker but his heart was always filled with love and kindness. The book mentions that "love comes in many forms" which is true but we as humans fill to learn how to take care of the other inhabitants of earth. Instead becoming friends we are turning enemies. I think that having pet will impact your life forever as it provides you with love, kindness, and support.
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