Outside Reading Book 4th Quater

My outside reading book for this quarter is Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz. This is the latest book in the Alex Rider Novel series. I’d like to know where the author gets all his ideas for these books and how he makes them so descriptive. I would also like to know where he got the idea for these books, and does it take him very long to write them. The final thing I would like to know is how many more books the author will write for this series.

I was reminded in this book how some people seem to be saints but are deranged physcopaths that would kill millions for money. I was reminded in this book of conflicts all around the world especially Africa. The setting mostly takes place in Africa and describes a modern day warzone, much similar to conflicts in South Africa, Sierra Leon, and Somalia.  This book reminded me of many other things.

If I were Alex in the book I would try to cooperate with MI6 as much as possible. I would do this because you should serve your country proudly and without question. I would try to stay out of trouble as it seems to find him easier than it does others. Lastly I would try to take as much physical therapy as possible, because of how much he gets beat up and injured he’ll need it.

I’m not sure why the British Government uses a 15 year old boy so frequently as a spy, but it seems it is very successful. I’m not sure why there are so many crazy people in the books, but quite frankly it keeps them interesting enough, as you would think the stuff that happens could occur in real life. I’m also not sure why they haven’t awarded the boy any medals, as he has saved the world at least twice.

The author’s purpose of this book is to entertain you with a story that is written with so much reality you could believe it actually happened. His purpose is to also shed light on the secret crime organizations on the world. He wants to show you how powerful they can become, and spread corruption throughout all levels of government. Lastly he wants to paranoia you just a little bit so the book will keep you on the edge of your seat and want to read it to the end.

Concrete Poem

Riddle Poem

I see other docks around me, some lavish and huge others small but enjoyable. I see the water lapping at the shore, the ducks quacking commands at their ducklings. I see beautiful magnificent Yachts and Boats around me.

I hear the birds chip their warnings. The deer crunching the leaves in the woods. I hear people playing in the water laughing and enjoying themselves. Boats are slapping their hulls against the water.

I scream like a banshee through the coves and the other boats around me. I can softly idle or sit and be quiet until the next time I turn on.  (I am a Sea-Doo)

Acrostic Poem

Hunting
Understandably good at Trap Shooting
Never misses a shot
Tries hard
Enjoys stomping around in the bush looking for animals to hunt
Really enjoys life

Persuasive Essay

Dear Mom and Dad, I would like you to let me go over to Granny’s house and put the radiator in the Intrepid. It could be very a very good experience because it will teach me some more about cars and how to fix them.

I know you’re going to say it’s too cold or messy, but it would be a plus for Granny because she gets lonely and would enjoy the company. You should let me and Andy go over fix the car and entertain granny for the afternoon.

If you let me fix the Intrepid you could stay home more at night or go to Tanners even more often!. On Fridays when we have marching band you could stay over at Mark and Debbie’s house and not have to leave early to pick me up. You may also not be as stressed out. You always say that I never go do anything with my friends and if the Intrepid was fixed I could not make you mad and stay out of your hair. I wouldn’t be so “sheltered” anymore as you like to say I am. I also could be more independent. You say that I do too much with you and I need to venture out on my own, well this is my chance. With the Intrepid I could experience things for myself without you.

Another reason why we should fix the Intrepid is it would improve my mechanical skills more. Dad, you always say: “watching me do this you’ll learn how to do it and you’ll be able to do this without me later”. Well as of now I have no idea how to change a radiator so this is a perfect chance. My final reason is with the Intrepid it will teach me how to take care of things more. I saw clearly that Uncle Mike didn’t take care of that car hardly any. If you let me fix it up I will clean it up and probably eventually make a little profit off it and it won’t turn into its crappy state again.

Fixing the Intrepid is beneficial for the entire family. Once it is fixed it will be a good learning experience for me, Andy, and Julee and it will teach us responsibility and may make as get along more.

Your son,

Hunter