Blog Response #1
Now that you have received your book and have started to read it, please share the reasons why you chose Running Loose, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Stotan! or Chinese Handcuffs. Please give specific reasons as to why this book was in your top 3 choices. Are you happy with your choice so far? Also, please include your initial thoughts on the book, as you have started to read it. Are you finding the book enjoyable? Is the reading interesting? Are you making connections?
**A Reminder. Please remember to include your name within your blog, so I can give you a grade. Please respond not only to this blog topic, but also please write a comment or a response to two of your classmates' responses. You may respond to those students who are reading the same book as you are, or you can try to make connections between your book and the other books that students are reading in this class or my other 4B class. Blog response is worth 20 points, so please answer accordingly. One word responses or inappropriate comments will earn you a zero, so please keep that in mind. Have Fun! Happy Blogging!!
I choose Chinese Handcuffs because it was interesting to me and it seemed like a pretty normal book compared to the other ones, this book made more sense to me then all the other books. I am happy with my choice so far because it is easy to understand. My initial thoughts on the book is that it was realistic to real life situations and it was easy to understand and hopefully the book will continue to make sense through the book. The book is interesting so far and i am excited to find out more about the book as i read farther into it. The book connects to the outside world where people deal with suicide every day, and the lost of loved ones in their daily lifes.
ReplyDeleteThis was my third choice and it sounds like it was a good choice for you, do you have a favorite or least favorite character yet?
DeleteGrace, this was not one at the top of my list... but after reading your summary I feel like I could have moved it up my list! It sounds to be a very interesting and catchy book. Do you think the suicide has anything to do with mental health? Or is there another factor as to why these people are struggling?
DeleteGrace, I am also reading this book and I decided on this book for similar reasons but I also choose it because I can relate to it in a way and it was not all about sports like the other books options. Do you think that the characters are going to have a difficult time confiding in each other or do you think that they will have connect on a deeper level due to their loss?
DeleteGrace, i agree with you on that this book is very realistic. Many people can relate to a death and i do agree it is a good and easy read and like you i hope it continued to be easy.
DeleteThe reason Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes was in my top three was because in the summary it sounded really interesting to me. I wanted to know more about the friendship between Sarah and Eric and know how they became friends and why he stayed fat for a whole year for her. I want to know what the significance was behind it and how important it was to Sarah. I also want to know more about Sarah because i feel like a lot of high school students are in her position and can relate with her.
ReplyDeleteI chose Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes because it sounded like a really good book and I'm also into sports but I only did one sport through out high school. But it would be nice to learn about a new sport and learn about these people's story about their life. Another reason why Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes was in my top three was because the short summary's I read before I got the book it just seemed so interesting. And how Sarah and Eric support each other and help each other out is amazing but I want to know why Eric stayed fat for Sarah and why Eric thinks he's bad at sports.
DeleteLexi, this book was in my top three but I did not pick it as my first because I liked the other better but I would have to agree that I feel as though a lot of students do struggle with these things. The reason it stayed in my top three was also because I wanted to learn about their friendship as well. what is your favorite part/character of the story so far?
DeleteI chose Running Loose for a couple reasons. First, because of the sports aspect of it. As an athlete myself, I can connect to some of the things that might be mentioned, even though I play a much different sport. I also chose this book because its description was the most catching of the four options. so far, I am happy with my choice, but not much has happened in the book since I'm only 1 chapter in. currently, the book is kind of enjoyable, but it is also boring because not much has happened. i am not able to make connections at this time, but maybe in the future.
ReplyDeletei would agree nothing much has happened in the book yet but i would say the book is enjoyable so far.
DeleteI agree! The sports factor can connect to me and a lot of us, and not just running loose but all the other books have something to do with sports. Sports is a huge part of most teenagers lives, and can make the book more interesting when reading
DeleteI do agree, the book is rather boring at first and I definitely thought the introduction/1st few chapters start off very slow.
Deletei would agree that the book is boring to start off with, but it is only the first chapter so far so i am sure it will pick up quicker later on. i also picked the book for it's relation to sports as i felt it would be the only topic that could hold my intrest
DeleteI chose to read Running Loose because I think the stories of Hero to Zero are interesting and can be unexpected. Loosing his spot in the football team is an interesting story because he is in a small town and they need all the help they can get to be on the team. Like what could he have done to be kicked off, and will or how will he get it back, and will other things go wrong in his life. The main character is a teenager seeing what the world can really be like might relate to me in a way. So far the book has been interesting, but we are really just learning the characters right now. And there has not been much that has happened so far
ReplyDeletei agree with you, anything can happen to anyone. even if that means losing your starting position on the football team.
Deletegreat thoughts i believe something can happen later in the book.
DeleteI think it will be very interesting to see how he will be kicked off the team, especially with how much he seems to be training and working towards staying on the team.
DeleteI agree that the hero to zero aspect of the book is very interesting. I find it to be a refreshing take compared to the usual hero to zero stories seen today. I think it leaves the main character with more room to grow and learn as well as create a better story.
DeleteI am glad I get to read Staying Fat for Sarah Brynes because it sounded the most interesting to me, after reading a couple of pages out of each book and reading the backs of each book. It was my first out of three choices between Staying Fat for Sarah Brynes, Stotan, and Chinese Handcuffs because of the mental health factors that affects me and others around me everyday. I am happy with my choice so far because I'm very interested in the book and it is hard to put it down when I start reading. My initial thoughts on the books are it is interesting how they are doing flashbacks to show how Sarah was before what is going on now where she does not speak. I find it enjoyable and interesting with how they are bringing up new characters and having Erics thoughts on them. I am making connections when they bring up a new character and I try to connect them to someone I know personally.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts, Darcy! I feel like we are on the same page with this choice! Mental health is no joke. What are your thoughts on Sarah, what do you think is the reasoning for being admitted?
DeleteThis book sounds great! The flashbacks do sound interesting and get be a different but interesting point of view. And you can compare of how much has changed from the past to current times in the book.
DeleteI 100% agree! Right when I started reading this book it was also hard for me to put down.
DeleteDarcy, this book sounds interesting and maybe something i could have read, instead of the other books. It sounds interesting with the flashbacks and new characters they bring in. What makes the book hard to put down when reading?
DeleteDarcy, it is important that you have a personal connection to the book when reading it. I am glad that you have found a book that is interesting to you to not be able to put it down. What makes a good book good, that you just don't want to put it down.
DeleteI chose running loose as my book because. I thought it would be an eye opener to how other peoples lives are in different parts of the country. I would say I'm happy with my book choice. Nothing has really happened so far. My initial thoughts of the book so far is its enjoyable to read and learn about all the characters.
ReplyDeleteGreat share! I agree with you, it would be interesting to see how other peoples lives look like in other parts of the country.
DeleteYeah I agree with you there, so far not a lot has happened but i also enjoyed learning about the characters and hopefully something interesting happens with them soon.
DeleteI am very happy that I got chosen to read Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes because a piece of this book is mental health. People I know and myself have struggled with mental health, after reading this book it may help me to better understand other people's stories. I am super happy with my choice so far because I feel like this book is one I will be able to relate to and not feel forced to read. This is also kind of weird, but I judge books by their covers and this was one that passed the vibe check... Although I am only a chapter or so in the book, I am a little confused of what they are talking about. I do not know if they are talking about what is happening now or if they are doing some flashbacks of life before Sarah was admitted. That is the most confusing part so far but I am very excited to see where this book is going to go. I am finding this book to be enjoyable so far, this is the type of books I am into which helps! Interesting... so far yes because there is a ton of different things going on in one little chapter. As stated before, I do feel I am making connections with the book due to my mental health experiences. This book is one I know I will finish quickly because I will not want to stop reading!
ReplyDeleteI feel it is good that you have a personal connection to your book, and I feel you will understand it more with that connection. One question I do have is do you predict Eric is going to stay fat or is he going to start to loose weight?
DeleteIt kind of sounds like Chinese Handcuffs where the main character writes letters to express/coup his thoughts and feeling.
DeleteI agree with you on being confused if it's current time or if it is a flashbacks. The whole time I was reading the first chapter I felt the same way.
DeleteI agree, I kind of has the same thoughts as you. I am also hoping after I read this book I can understand people more. Mental health is a huge thing for so many people.
DeleteI agree with this Addy and I hope this book is a good read and I know a lot of people can relate to mental health
DeleteI agree with this Addy and I hope this book is a good read and I know a lot of people struggle with mental health because I can relate to it. It is also important to have a personal connection when finding a book that is interesting to you.
DeleteI chose running loose because it seemed interesting and I like sports so I figured this book was best fit for me and I did not think any of the swimming books sounded good. So far the book is off to a slow start but I think it will get better. the book is easy to read so I like that and easy to understand so that's good. right now the book is boring in the first few chapters but I think it will get better. there is not many connections to be made this little into the book.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as to why you didn't find any of the swimming books interesting? Although i understand you like football over swimming.
DeleteYour right it is a boring book so far
DeleteEvan I think I did'nt want any of the swimming books because swimming is not a sport i care for so reading it would be a drag I feel.
DeleteGreat share! running lose wasn't my first choice but sounds like it turned out to be a good reed by the sounds of it.
DeleteI choose Stotan because the sports aspect of the book intrigued me. The fact that they are the last generation to swim for their school appeals to me. I have not read enough to know if this book is the right choice for me, but i think it's readable. The scenes in the swimming pool draw you in through the challenges they face, not the swimming pool itself, but characters personalities start to show in a group setting. I can connect with their drive to do better. Everybody wants to do better in life whether that is at school, in a sport, or anything people strive to do better.
ReplyDeleteEvan Pasker
Great share! Stotan was my last choice but sounds like it turned out to not be that bad of a book by the sounds of it.
DeleteThis does sound like a quality choice
Deleteyou make me wish i chose that book instead.
DeleteI hope the characters get more flushed out. They are basic right now. Seems like this is going to be a good read.
Deletethis book sounds like an amazing choice
DeleteI agree so far that all of the swimmers have a drive and motivation to get better in the pool. I wonder if there passion will hold strong throughout the season or if they will start to lose interest and motivation as the season progresses. It will be interesting to see how many individuals make it to state.
Deletei agree its really interesting how this is the last year for the swim team and the characters personalities are all different. in the beginning there is a lot of character development/ background and i appreciate that because we really get to connect with them.
DeleteI chose Chinese Handcuffs because I seamed interesting, I cant remember the other two so I cant say much about them and why they have that ranking on my list. So far I am happy with my chose so far. But it has me questioning on why is this happening/ has happened. I can sadly understand why the main character doesn't want to tell his parents his best friend is dead, when his parents are so busy with there own schedule.
ReplyDeleteWow! Chinese Handcuffs was in my top three but it seems like an interesting read. Is there anything in the book that has been really surprising so far?
DeleteHope, I am also reading Chinese Handcuffs and was questioning what had happened in the past. There are also some characters that I am wondering just how the may fit into the picture later on in the book.
DeleteHope, I am also reading Chinese Handcuffs. I get your confusion and questioning why is this happening as I was confused at the start of the book as well. I really hope you continue to enjoy your book and hopefully get less confused.
DeleteI chose running loose because i love reading about athletes ups and downs and how they overcome their obstacles. So far the book is a snooze but i think its building up to something and will turn out great in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI agree, so far running loose is a snooze but i have hope that it will get better.
DeleteI hope the book turns out to be fantastic for you. I believe all books start out slow, but keep reading and i think it will turn out to be alright.
DeleteI think the book will turn out to be good once you get into it. all books are boring at first but youll like it once the plot thickens
DeleteI agree the book is kind of slow and not much has happened, hopefully it starts getting better as we keep reading
DeleteMy selection was Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and I am glad that is my selection. The idea of Sarah Byrnes being in the hospital intrigued me and I wanted to get to know more about why she was in the hospital. I also want to know more about Sarah's terrible secret that is mentioned on the back of the book. I feel that Sarah's hospitalization wasn't random and that she is there for a reason. That reason could be something with mental health. Mental health is a big thing for me because sometimes a person will be struggling inside but they don't show it outside. That's how I think it is for Sarah and why I connect with her, because I know people that personally struggle with that. I am also intrigued with the inclusion of past and present scenes in the book. That is what's keeping me interested and engaged.
ReplyDeleteI also want to know why Sarah Byrnes is in the hospital. I feel like it might have something to do with her dad because of because of what Eric says about her dad.
DeleteI chose Chinese Handcuffs because it seemed like a decent book compared to the others, and when I read the back it seemed interesting enough to go with it. It was in my top three because it seemed interesting book to read. I am fine with the choice so far, it is not that confusing. I am not far enough in it to really determine if I fully like it or not. My initial thoughts on the book, is that it is realistic. It does display grief, and how Dillion is living after his brother Preston's suicide. I don't know if I will be finding the book fully enjoyable because I am not that far in it yet for me to see if I like the book. It book's writing seems to be interesting now with the way Chris Crutcher decided to make the introduction. The book connects to the outside, by showing the grief and how someone copes with the loss of a loved one to suicide.
ReplyDeleteElla, I thought that the way Chris Crutcher wrote the introduction was very interesting as well. I enjoy the letter aspect because it allows the reader to hear straight from the character and assist with the understanding of how the character is feeling.
DeleteElla and Addi, I actually am not sure how I feel about the letters yet. It is just not grabbing my attention like the prologue did. But I am hoping it gets better further on in the book.
DeleteI chose to read Chinese Handcuffs because it sounded the most interesting to me compared to the other options. Due to personal experience with mental health within my family, reading about mental health and understanding other views on it is interesting to me. So far, I am happy with my choice and can already see connections to the real world and present day society. My initial thoughts have varied from confused to uncomfortable but as I keep reading I get more interested and want to read further. Mental health as a whole is very easy to connect to the real world as it is a popular topic today.
ReplyDeleteAddi, i agree this book was the most interesting out of all of them. i also agree that a lot of people can connect to this due to a lot of mental health problems.
DeleteI chose Stotan because I heard it a about swimming and i never read a swimming book before. I first started it and it seemed interesting by having something posted on the wall. It was discrete so i had to keep reading to find more about this Stotan week. I also want to find more about their coach who is a mystery. I hope the book expands on each charterers more in depth then is quiet, is leader, and is normal. This book is like not like a underdog more of not enough people unlike other sports books.
ReplyDeleteThat was one of the reasons that i picked the book too i had never read anything about swimming before.
DeleteJimmy, I agree with your take on the book so far. The mysterious poster on the wall that no one knows any information about intrigues me to keep reading. I am excited to find out more about Stotan week and what it all entails. I also agree that I hope they expand on each character more as so far it is just a baseline introduction with no background information on any characters yet.
DeleteI agree with it being an interesting way to start the book by having the poster on the wall that no-one can understand, also really like the 'Stotan Week' side of the story so far.
DeleteThe book I selected was Chinese Handcuffs. I choose this because the review caught my eye. while reading the other reviews for the other books bored me. When I read it I l liked how the book was not completely revolved around sports. Also, the book topic of the brothers passing and the letters caught my eye. I am happy with my pick because it continues to exceed my idea of the book. My initial thoughts is that he is going to struggle and feel as though he doesn't know where to turn too and it is pretty good and I feel I will be hooked soon.
ReplyDeleteI chose to read running loose because I recently become a football fan and i thought it would be a good option as my first sports related book. I chose running loose as my #1 because I like learning about football the most and wanted to read a story about that game particularly. So far I would say i enjoy the book well enough. The main character seems like a good guy to follow and learning about his relationships with other people in the town was a good way to start. I'm not a huge fan of the writing style, I thought some of the sentence structure was kind of clunky, but its only the beginning of the book so maybe that'll change. All in all I'd say I'm happy with my choice but i hope it ramps up in excitement soon or that it flows better while reading.
ReplyDeleteI agree with picking a book to learn more about the sport of football and the main character sounds like a interesting character to follow throughout the story and wouldnt have minded if this was the book that i got.
DeleteSo far only being 6 pages into Stotan it appears putting this book in my top three was a good choice. The book has introduced the setting of the story which is in a small town taking place in a high school, which I can relate to. The high school has a very small but successful swim team that takes most of their athletes to state because of their talent. However, they are never able to win any swim meets as a team because of the limited number of participants. I believe I will continue to enjoy this book as it takes place in a relatable setting and is sports focused. I am happy with my book selection at this time.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a couple of his books deal with small town life and sports. Difference is here Running looses football team has only like one good player and stotan has an entire talented team, but they both have trouble succeeding in different ways.
DeleteRunning Lose was my 2nd choice to read as a back up to my first pick which was Chinese Handcuffs, but wasn't able to get that book. So I thought I used to play football that I can possibly relate to this book and feel maybe at home. I wouldn't say I'm happy with my choice so far, because I just started reading it and I'm only going through the characters backgrounds and stuff so I have no clue how it's going to go. Because I haven't gonna far into the book I'm not sure if I'm happy with my choice yet or not.
ReplyDeleteI am also reading running loose and I can say in my opinion that it is a pretty good read and I think people who play or have played football would enjoy this book and the message it has rooted in it.
DeleteHopefully the book gets better. I heard the book needs more time to develop. Stotan is kind of corny and the characters right now are not that interesting.
ReplyDeleteI hope the book turns out to be fantastic for you. I believe all books start out slow, but keep reading and i think it will turn out to be alright.
ReplyDeleteI choose Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher because it sounded like an interesting book. This book also talks about real life things like mental health problems, body image, ext. So far this book has been good, I have only got to page four and I am already excited to keep reading. The first few pages of this book kind of just spill out what Erics life is like. Eric is the main character in this book and just by reading the first few pages you can understand why she is the way she is. I personally like books that just get right into the good stuff, I don't like books where I have to read a whole three chapters before it actually gets good. And Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes just gets right into it, which is why I am happy I choose this book.
ReplyDeletei chose to read stotan because it sounded cool having my age competing in something that I'm not familiar with, so i thought that it would be cool to learn about a new sport. it was also interesting to see how they overcome the challenge of not being able to win any of the meets. in the first 10 pages I'm happy with my choice because, the people are my age so i feel that i can relate to them more that other books I've read.
ReplyDeleteI 100% agree with you on how interesting it will be to see how they handle losing all of their meets. I also can relate to this book as well as you do.
DeleteI agree with you about how good that story might be it seems like it will keep getting better. I relate to this because I also chose Stoton because I wanted to learn about a new sport
DeleteI chose Chinese Handcuffs because when I was reading the sheets it sounded the most interesting because I have had friends who committed suicide so I felt a connection with the book. I am not sure how I feel about the letters he writes to his brother yet, but I am hoping they get better so I am not bored when I am reading it. I think it's very cool that he runs triathlons because that takes a lot of courage and strength. I haven't read the book enough to know if I am enjoying it or not. But I hope by the time I'm a few chapters in it will get better.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I was absent the day we choose books I am happy with the book I was given, Chinese Handcuffs. This book was in my top three that i wanted to read. I am currently not very far into the book but it a very simple read and understanding so far. My initial thoughts on this book is that many people can connect to it, a lot of people go through the grieving of a loved one and this book shows realistically how it is. So far i enjoy reading this book.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about this book and how its very realistic and shows the reality of grieving the loss of someone.
DeleteThis book does sound very interesting! It wouldn't have been in my picks, but I hope it turns out well for you! Grieving is very difficult, it's nice that this book will show people a realistic view of it.
DeleteI chose to read Stotan because I was drawn to its themes of resilience and friendship. Additionally, the challenge of 'Stotan Week' that this group has to face really drew me in and kept me captivated. I haven't gotten very far in the book so far but i am particularly interested in exploring how the characters would confront their fears and insecurities, as well as how their experiences would ultimately shape their identities and relationships. Reading Stotan i think kinda promises not only an engaging story but also valuable life lessons, making it a compelling choice for my next literary adventure.
ReplyDeleteI'm also reading the book Stotan and i agree with you about Stotan being a book that can give the reader valuable life lessons, i also agree that Stotan week is going to be a big challenge for the boys.
DeleteI chose to read Chinese Handcuffs because I thought this book sounded interesting and enjoyable to read. This book was also the book that first caught my eye when reading the reviews about all the books. So far as I have been reading this book, I am enjoying it and its making me want to keep reading because its so good so far. I think this book is very interesting to read because I like reading the letters throughout the book. Another thing I liked so far about reading this book is that the first couple pages I read it had already mentioned his brothers suicide and it got straight to the point and so therefore it was not as boring jumping into the book.
ReplyDeleteIm very glad you are liking this book. I didnt choose this for one of my top choices but after reading your paragraph i think it sounds very good!
DeleteI chose Stotan because it seemed like a very intriguing book the way it goes in depth about these four boys last year on the swim team and them being the last generation of swimmers to go through Frost high school. I also found the 'Stotan Week' is a very interesting aspect to the story and it creates challenge for the four swimmers. I haven't gotten into the details of the 'Stotan Week' exactly but it does seem interesting, its almost like a boot camp for swimmers. For where i am in the book i really enjoy diving into this story so far.
ReplyDeleteI also read the part where it says that they are the last swimmers for Frost High School, but the way it is worded has me confused. He could be referring to the fact that Frost will no longer be having a swim team following this year, or he could be referring to the fact that they are all seniors and this is THEIR last year on the swim team?
DeleteIm really excited to find out what stotan week is. i also love how different all the swimmers are. other than being seniors, their lives are so different.
DeleteI'm also reading Stotan and I agree with you Stotan week is definitely a very interesting aspect of the book. and i can't wait to get into the details and find out more about Stotan week.
DeleteI chose Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes because when I was listening to the summary of the book it caught my attention. I wanted to know the story line and what happens throughout the book, and I thought what better time than to pick that as one of my top choices. My first initial thought was I really am enjoying it and what I really like is it is wanting me to keep reading. The first chapter it really talked about Erics struggle with his weight and thought of losing Sarahs friendship if he does lose weight. Since Eric and Sarah have a great bond, he has negative thoughts on his weight and their bond.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a really compelling book! It’s great that it caught your attention right away. Eric’s struggle with his weight and his friendship with Sarah sounds like a deep and emotional storyline. What do you think makes their bond so strong? Do you think his perspective on his weight will change as the book goes on
DeleteI'm reading Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes and I'm pretty happy with it. I think the concept of the book is very interesting, as you don't typically see the "weird kids" point of view. My predictions for the book are that Eric and Sarah will somehow become stereotypically beautiful. My initial thoughts about this book are that I feel bad for Sarah, and I think Eric might not be a very good friend to her in the future (He called her hideous!). I'm intrigued to find out why Sarah isn't communicating with people, my other prediction is that it's because of her father. Overall, this seems like an interesting and inspiring book and I'm excited to see what happens next.
ReplyDeleteVery unfortunate pick Chase Creek! Maybe it will become more interesting as you read it, books usually start off boring but get better! Hopefully it will turn out good for you!
ReplyDeleteThe reason this book was in my top three is because I think it is going to be interesting to see the friendship between Eric and Sarah and how that effects them separately. I don't really like so far at least how fast it moves to a different topic. I also think it's a little weird the way Eric talks about Sarah even though they are supposed to be best friends. Maybe later in the book there will be a reason why he talks about her in that way.
ReplyDeleteI chose the book Stoton because it looked very interesting. It was one of my top 3 choices because I like books about sports, it looked very good, and it is a shorter book. I am happy with my choice so far even though it's starting out a bit boring. My initial thoughts are it's not that good of a book right now and it's starting out also very slow and not much is happening worth reading right now. The reading is interesting but that's about it. It is not a enjoyable book currently but it seems like it will get better as I get further
ReplyDeleteI get what you mean about books starting off slow. Sometimes they take a while to pick up, but hopefully, Stotan gets better as you read more! What specifically do you find interesting about it so far? And do you think the sports aspect will make it more engaging later on?
DeleteI hope your book gets better, but it seems like you could have avoided this by picking a better book. I believe how most books work is that they get better overtime. I relate to this because Stoton is also kind of boring.
ReplyDeleteI chose Running Loose because of its compelling storyline about a high school athlete facing real life challenges. The themes of perseverance and personal growth stood out to me, and I was drawn to Chris Crutcher’s realistic and engaging writing style. So far, I’m happy with my choice. Louie is a relatable character, and the mix of humor and serious moments keeps the story interesting. The book is enjoyable, easy to follow, and thought provoking. I’m making connections to real life situations, especially around fairness and standing up for what’s right. I look forward to seeing how the story unfolds!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on everything in this book so far. I hope this book exceeds expectations and continues to be a good read.
DeleteI chose running loose because it seemed very interesting. This book is about high school students and football. It is a good read because I can connect with the high school students. I am happy with that I chose running loose.
ReplyDeletei also feel running loose is interesting and i like that the charters in the book are around our age
Deletei chose running loose because it was the most interesting and most appealing to me it is about a athlete having some challenges through out his high school career i think this book will make me happy the farther i get into the book.
ReplyDeletei like the athlete concept also it always is easier for me to read when its a athlete backstory.
Deletei chose running loose because compared to the other books i felt i could relate to it a little better. its about a small town and football so it felt like i could connect to the charters. The other books seemed confusing and unrelatable so it worked out very well. So far i am happy with my choice it is a interesting read and a very relatable book. It also fits my reading style.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you connect to a lot of this book and found it relatable and can connect to the characters in this book. I hope this book continues to be great.
Deletei chose to put the book stotan by cris cruncher on the top of my list for books id like to read because its about a high school team and i think i can relate to it. with a small swim team it will be difficult to compete. I've gotten to chapter two so far and am happy with my choice. time will tell though. most of the characters seam to be relatable and interesting.
ReplyDeletei agree all of the characters have relatable aspects to them as a teen
DeleteI picked Chinese Handcuffs because I feel like there is a lot of suspension in it and the summary of it got me hooked. My thoughts on it so far is that it is kind of boring but slowly getting better. The words are all over the place and it does not really make sense at the moment. I hope that the book gets better and that the words are not very confusing.
ReplyDeletei relate
DeleteMary, I hope the book gets better for you as well! Sounds like it can be a great read!
Deletei totally agree mary im also reading chinese handcuffs i also thought it was kinda boring but hoping it gets better the more i read!
Deletei feel like its really boring rn and all over the place. i choose this book becasue a friend had red it before and said it was a relly good book. and the way broadbent talked about it, it sounded pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI can relate I feel like the book is pretty boring in the moment I am hoping it gets better. The words do seem to be all over the place right now but I am hoping it gets less confusing.
DeleteI hope you find the book really enjoyable and can get a better understanding on it!
Deleteglad to hear its a good book as far as you know, enjoy reading about somthing you are passionate about like baseball, etc. that was at the top of my list but it wasnt avalable,unc rob
ReplyDeletebest wishes to you and your journey reading this book, at least its short so you can get it overwith quickly
ReplyDeleteyeah mines not that intrestign yet ether its pretty boring.
ReplyDeleteI chose Running Loose because it looked like an interesting book with some decent story behind it, as well as being able to relate to it slightly being as I played football in the past. My thoughts on the book mostly revolve around how it seems to bounce between past and present tense at times, so I'm wondering where that will lead since the main character hinted at something changing in his life in the first chapter. So far, I'm pretty happy with my choice and look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteI think the book is ok not much has really happened so far but I hope it starts to get good
DeleteStotan was the same way with how slow the book got off to but i just hope for it to speed up soon
DeleteI chose Running Loose because the book looked the most interesting out of all of the other books. sports books have always been interesting to read and this one sound like it's going to be good. im not too far into it yet so its hard to tell.
ReplyDeleteI am reading STOTAN! i think it was my top 2 because i want to know what stotan week is and all the main characters sounded interesting. i think im happy so far, and i think one of my favorite characters is nortie because hes kinda the dumb one who signed up for stotan week first to get more information, but didnt get any. So now hes panicking and i think its really funny. I was expecting Chinese handcuffs so when i didnt, i got kinda sad which kinda impacted my thoughts about this book, but now, i think its a fine book. Alot of character introductions are going on right now so not alot has been going on other than not knowing what stotan week is.
ReplyDeletethis sounds like a good book i also didnt get the book i wanted witch also made me sad but i got chinese handcuffs good book so far
DeleteThe reason Running Loose by Chris Crutcher was in my top 3 is because i wi like sports books a lot. i enjoy reading all about high school athletes ups and downs because they can relate to me so i can get a sense of what that character is feeling in that moment.
ReplyDeleteMy book is Running Loose, I put this book in my top two because the theme is centered around sports, something fun that i can easily connect to making this book one of the few that i think would be able to catch my attention long enough. So far i am happy with the book even though it is progressing slowly. As far as initial thoughts i think it is an interesting story with a good central plot but i cannot speak too much on it since not much has happened so far. However even with the lack of eventfulness the book is still very enjoyable. I feel i cannot make any connections so far since it is still so early in the book.
ReplyDeleteThe main reason i decided to choose Staying fat for Sarah Byrne's was because i was interested in learning why Eric Calhoun E decided to stay fat just for Sarah Byrne's but also the fact that it deals with mental health and as a high school student i understand the mental health part id say that so far I'm happy with my choice because i immediately understood the main characters and what they were going through and the fact that i was immediately drawn into the book so i kept on reading it My initial thoughts about the book were like omg these kids are over dramatic there lives aren't that bad until i got to a part in the book that explained exactly what the characters had been going through and had to deal with and suddenly i understood exactly why they were acting the way they were and my mind changed to be that there not being overdramatic there genuinely that traumatized from there experiences i haven't made any connections to the characters yet but i do find the book interesting.
ReplyDeletei chose staying fat for Sarah Brynes because it seemed like a good book and very relatable to the average teen life. so far it is a good book but they are introducing so many characters so early it gets kind of confusing and hard to stay focused. the book goes back and fourth from flashbacks to real time and its a good concept to do but the author should make it more clear when time moves.
ReplyDeleteI chose Stotan because i found it very interesting how it goes into details about these four boys that are all seniors and the last year of the swim team for Frost High School. I also think that Stotan week is very interesting part of the story because it creates a big challenge for the four boys and how they have to push themselves to be the best. I find Stotan a very interesting book so far and i believe i will continue to enjoy and like the book the more i read and get into the deatils.
ReplyDeleteI chose Running Loose because it seemed like a better fit for me because I like sports books that are about the sports that I like. I found it interesting that Louise chose to do what was right even though everyone else in his town was on the other side. Louise seems like a character you can really get behind and root for which is one of the main reasons that I chose this as my top book to read.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this take because I also like to read about sports
Deleteim reading chinese handcuffs the book is definitaly getting better there are some really weird parts though that make me uncomfortable and want to stop reading like the part were they killed a cat for no reason or the mom that gets with guys that are all the same and keep asulting jeniffer. there is lots of letters dillion writes to his dead brother and its dillions way of handing the death of his brother. because his brother killled him self infront of dillon.
ReplyDeletei am reading chinese handcuffs this was one of my choices because i like to read books with topics that feel real and as i am starting to read into this book im happy with my choice the book really gets right into it one thing i dont like to much is how it switches characters so much i hope they all come together and it starts making sense soon, but what i have read so far in some deep things about dillons past but overall the book is good so far its definitely interesting and intense, im exited to read more!
ReplyDeleteI was not able to choose my book because i joined this class late because I was in intro to lit with KJ the first two weeks of the tri
ReplyDeleteReally hope that you end up enjoying your book and hopefully it gets more interesting for you Mr. Creek
ReplyDeleteI was not able to choose my book because I joined this class late because I dropped Intro to Lit with KJ the third week of the tri but I had to decide between reading Chinese Handcuffs or Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes. I choose to read the book Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes because it sounds like a book about friendships between two people that stand by each other when they experience hard times in their life and will always be there for each other. I am starting to read the book and I happy about my choice because it's about having best friends that will stick by your side when your having a rough time. I don't really like how it goes from one subject to another subject and then to a flashback of when they were in high school, but what I have read so far is Eric's swimming practices in high school and his visit with Sarah Byrnes and how she stay's silent . Overall the book is good so far and it's definitely very interesting, but I am excited to read more.
ReplyDeletei chose Stotan because it seemed interesting to me and ive always been a huge fan of swimming so i thought i would find this book interesting. my initial reaction when i first started reading was that it was gonna be a very slow paced book becausee it took forever to bring up the plot and problems within the story
ReplyDeleteI chose to read It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover because I read It Starts With Us and wanted to read more about the story. Initially this book is very interesting. I like how it starts off right at the end of It Ends With us and continues the story. The book starts with Atlas and Lily running into each other in public and then reaching out to each other after. I am interested to read more and see how various relationships develop in the novel.
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