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I have just finished the book "Lush" written by Natasha Friend. It was a very good book, I enjoyed it very much! There were many suspensive moments, and it had very serious scenes that I was visualizing throughout the book. However, there is a scene where she has drank way to much alcohol, and had been passed out in a house where she didn't know anyone, but "Drew Maddox" who hadnt drank much, but was in the room with her. Also some other boys that go to her school were there, it's not something I am giving further details of, so if you are wondering, be sure to read the book. Although, some questions come to mind. What ever happend to Drew Maddox? Did Samantha ever get to confront him again, and give her a piece of her mind due to what he did? Did she ever confront any of the other boys because of the awful deeds they had done? I really wonder, it never does mention it, and it doesn't even say that there were apologies. I really hope they did though, because no girl should go through that; especially at the age of 13. I guess I will just have to hope that's how the story ends.

blog post # 6

The Monkeyface Chronicles

By: Richard Scarsbrook

The hero in the book "The Monkeyface Chronicles" is a boy named Phillip Skyler. He shows a number of characteristics of a hero throughout the book, such as sacrifice, when he takes on the challenge with Grant and Grum Brush, and he doesn't let his brother Michael help him in the situation. He also shows courage, throughout the book, first to take on the fight with the two brothers, and also stand up for his girlfriend Adeline. He shows dedication and perserverance, because at the end, after the big accident, he suffers for a long period of time, but doesn't give up, and keeps going. He's willing and adventerous based on the journey he goes through in the book. So as you can see he possesses a variety of different characteristics.

 I chose this picture, because I believe that a hero isn't who has super strength, and can save the world, but it is someone who does all they can to help one another.

Oops, I Missed Yesterday!" Annie's
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The archetypal characteristic that describes Alexander Jessup Kaufman best would be a mentor. He would be a mentor because he aids the hero, which is Samantha. He is older, and wiser, and helps Samantha through all the rough patches, and all the negative impacts in her life. He gives her advice, and shows her there is always a bright side to things. He shows the inner godlike things within us. He provides the heros needs for her challenge, and can occasionally be the hero's conscience.

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I suffer from a rather extreme facial deformity. A mutation in my IRF6 gene (which stands for Interfon Regulatory Factor 6) caused me to be born with a cleft lip, unusual teeth, and a flattened nose. (Scarsbrook, The Monkeyface Chronicles, page#13)

Unlike Grum and Grunt, who are identical twins, Michael and I are the non-identical fraternal kind. This is a fortunate thing for Michael. Unlike me, he has an architecturally perfect face; sky blue eyes, wavy dark hair, strong cheekbones, square jaw, and a straight, chiseled nose. He is strong, smart, kind and handsome. (Scarsbrook, The Monkeyface Chronicles 14) 

The main character in this book is Phillip Skyler. I am only partway into this book, but so far the characteristic that fits the main character is insecure. He is judged by a number of people due to his facial deformity. He also is compared to his twin brother Michael, who is described to be perfect. I think the outcome of this character will be that he is going to be happy with the way he is; he is going to ignore all the people who have judged him and worry about what he thinks of himself.

Here is a music video that relates to the term insecure. The song is called "Don't Laugh At Me" by Mark Wills. The song is all about being judged, and the person telling them to stop; which is basically what Phillip is going through.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9fN0-062k

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"Grum circles behind me, and Grunt shoves me hard, causing me to trip backward over Grant's outstretched leg. Grum kneels on my arm and drops his butt in my face, then Grunt straddles my legs, singing, Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, you look like a monkey, and you smell like one, too! Other kids circle around. Some of them join the song. ONE! Grunt shouts, punching me in the ribs. TWO! I get one in the stomach. THREE! FOUR! FIVE! Almost half-way now. Soon it will be over. I clench my teeth. I will not reward them with tears." (Richard Scarsbrook, The Monkeyface Chronicles, page#21)

Based on this part is describing the bullying that is occuring, it reminds me of the song Stand Up by Vanessa Morgan and the Latest Buzz Cast. In the book The Monkeyface Chronicles, Phillip Skyler, is getting judged, bullyed and also abused based on his appearence, which isn't fair, and this song is explaining how people do get judged easily, and due to that they get hurt physically and mentally. The song is explaining how you should stand up for people who are in need, and not to just watch it happen and not do anything about it, like some of the lyrics are explaining in this song.

Therell be somedays when nothing goes right
You cant fix things with all your mind
But if you think you wont make it throught
Just know theres one thing you can do

Stand Up
And you can be, and youll find your strength with me
Stand Up
And face your fears, that stops you from being free
Stand Up

blog post # 2.

The book I'm reading is called The Monkeyface Chronicles written by Richard Scarsbrook. I haven't read the whole book yet, but so far I know it is a fiction book, about a grade 8 boy named Phillip Skyler, who unfortunatly is judged but a facial deformity he was born with. The name of the deformity is "Van der Woude syndrome" which causes Phillip to have a cleft lip, unusual teeth, and a flattened nose, resembling him to a monkey, hence the title The Monkeyface Chronicles. He also has a twin brother named Michael Skyler, with no deformities whatsoever. So far Phillip has gone through a great deal of trouble, from being beat up on the school yard, to an attempt of running away from home. Along with Phillip trying to blend in and not being treated differently, a romance is developing between Phillip and a girl named Adeline Brown, who is also not the most popular in this grade 8 class, this is all i have read so far.

This book is honestly very good so far, I love it! Its always leaving you wanting more, wanting to know what happens next. I can't wait to read the full book, I have so many questions waiting to be answered. The detail is very well done, I can imagine everything that is happening right in my head, everywhere he goes, all the characters, everything that's happening, I personally this is a great book.

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The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it.  ~James Bryce

This quote spoke to me personally because I can relate to it best, I believe when you read a book, that you should be able to take something away from it. Such as learning a new piece of information , or a lesson, you should be able to identify the authors message in the particular book. Even in the most simplest books, you can find knowledge that could last you a lifetime. Such as the children's book "The Tortoise and the Hare", the moral was basically "slow and steady wins the race" which i think is a good thing to keep in mind. Thoroughly thinking through what your doing is always a good thing to do through life because by reflecting upon our actions, we can be sure that we are making the decision that we think is right.

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