Fiction
The White City
'The White City' a part of True Colors Historical Stories of American Crime written by Grace Hitchcock. This adult and maybe even a teen novel is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a woman named Winnifred Wylde who lives up to her name and a man Jude, a detective who works under her father who does not want Winnifred to get too close to anyone in law enforcement. The story takes place in the year 1892 during the Chicago's World's Fair. These two characters come together to solve a mystery of a missing person. Grace Hitchcock writes stories based on true crime and through her use of language and description of events the reader will get the feel of the time and events of the story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
'The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail' is a youth novel written by Richard Peck and illustrated by Kelly Murphy. This is the story of a little mouse who is trying to find out who he is and where he belongs in the country of England. Everyone knows that one must pay homage to the Queens both human and mouse for they know all of what happens. Richard has written a story that is entertaining and even teaches a few lessons along the way. Kelly has created illustrations that show what the words describe. One will get the feel of the British Empire back in the day.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Letters From Rifka
'Letters From Rifka' is a youth novel written by Karen Hesse. This is the story of Rifka, a young girl who with her family is leaving Russia for America. Rifka is in for quite the journey with a few setbacks that she must endure and try to understand. It is a book that is written as a series of letters that she has written in a poetry book of Pushkin to a close friend and confidant.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Locomotion
'Locomotion' is a poem story written for youth and adults by Jacqueline Woodson. It is a book that tells the story of boy named Lonnie and how he comes to understand his world from his family and teachers. Lonnie learns a lot just from observations he makes for his writing. This is a book of poetry as if Lonnie was writing it. 'Locomotion' is a book that will shine a light on what is important to us all from one point to another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
HORRIBLE CIRCUTANSES ...
A dark Night Heavy snow was Covered. My Hands and feet were frozen like a ice, I was ok off my both gloves because I couldn't stand alone the cold. Severe shivering inside and outside of the my body. .I was entered the loins and walked slowly to keep some kind of moisture soaking in the body.The place and time I was entered had an eerie feel to it.I could hear my footsteps were ouder with every step I took.Silence- A thousand people in the world are shouting around us, one can easily remain as a single human being only there. But silent situations are created to test the human being. In one's mind, all courage becomes a question mark- makes it !! It is the brute nature of peace.I was entered the dark room. No outside air came in. Here and there, many dead bodies were placed on upside he seats. There was no movement. The noise of the silence was very loud.One by one I was passed the corpses that were placed. There was a kind of tension in my mind. Only on my eyelids moved. The head did not move. In God's creation, every human being is unique. The same in features and the same in appearance. One with dark complexion, one with solid body, long nose, beautiful eyes, slim body, One by one with a thick moustache, one with long hair, and one with a shaved head on one side, the corpses were placed in such a manner that I was passed by one by one, increasing my morale.How everything would have been outside.Come here and be like this.My chest was pounding. I could see only one similarity in the sittings. The head part of all was swollen and it presented a slightly terrifying sight.I watched and took each step.. I could not resist the cold and the tension of the situation and suddenly sat still, my wristwatch, is on the wires, made a sound "Dinkkkkk".Suddenly three corpses opened their eyes. Sharp eyes fell on me and I froze for a second. I was idn't get up. Words didn't join. Their bodies didn't move at all. But their eyes were fixed on me like daggers. Unable to bear the intensity of the gaze, my eyelids was fell down and they are closed their eyes again.Throat was dry.I needed water.But I didn't have it.No one to ask around,no human traffic.I was drowned in saliva.I thought for a moment. To deal with such situations, it is only possible if I go through them. I was looked closely at what was in front of me. "It is a right to face you in your own way." I thought for a moment. To deal with such situations, it is only possible if I am go through them. I was looked closely at what was in front of me. "It is right to face you in your own way."Eyes were losed...my world went dark suddenly a polite voice..."Thank you for Traveling with Great Western Railways you reached your destiny".I was oke up startled. "Sir, have we reached the alighting station? Good luck, have you woken up?"After thanking that Automated Announcer sister, I was ook off the OVER EAR BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES stuck in my ears and kept them in my bag
By MURUGESAN PONRAJ2 years ago in Critique
Red Queen
"Red Queen' is a novel written by Victoria Aveyard. This is a futuristic fantasy story of two worlds one the comprises of people known as 'Reds' and the other 'Silvers'. The Reds are poor and the Silvers are rich. One day the main character of Mare is chosen somehow to work for the Silvers and many things start happen. This is a story that could define loyalty to family and friends and the desire to help in any way one can.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
My Name is Maria Isobel
This is the story of a little girl named Maria Isobel who is quite proud of her name and family. Maria Isobel is starting a new school and her teacher changes her name to Mary for there are several Maria's already in the class. This is a good book to teach about heritage and self. The illustrations are pencil sketches that are quite vivid and shows the emotions of the Maria and the other characters.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Magic Finger
Here is a story that will show you how to learn how to control the feeling of anger. 'The Magic Finger' written by Roald Dahl and drawn by Quentin Blake is the story of a little girl with a peculiar power to change things. This little girl when she gets angry points her finger and things happen. The pictures are pencil drawings and quite illustrative in showing what the words say.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Battlefield Ghost
'The Battlefield Ghost' a youth novel written by Margery Cuyler and illustrated by Arthur Howard is based on a true historical fact. This is the story of a brother and sister John and Lisa who just moved into a run-down old house that had been built at the time of the Revolutionary War, but one day they each feel an invisible hand touch them. Do you believe in ghosts? This story could change your mind.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
American Born Chinese
'American Born Chinese' is a graphic novel written by Gene Luch Yang. This is the story of how a boy named Jin Wang and how he learns when his cousin Chin-Kee comes to visit he has a lot to learn about himself and family. The pictures throughout the novel are quite vivid and interesting to view. As the back cover says we all just want 'To fit in." This is what the story is about.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
