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I knew about this book because one day I was seeing T.V. watching the series of Lizzie McGuire. Then, in the commercials, they pass one about scholastic and there I saw the books about Lizzie so I asked my mom to byesome of then to me because I wanted to read them!The title of the…

The book I have read and chosen to review is Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman. Born in New York City in 1907, James Ramsey Ullman’s most acclaimed work is Banner in the Sky, and four of his books, including this one, have been adapted into major motion pictures. The story centers around…

Farewell to ArmsErnest Hemingways A Farewell to Arms holds the secret of a man (the author) who experiences many things and then changes them for in his writings. The main character of the novel, Frederic, experiences many of the same situations that Hemingway lived. He captures the inspiring trials and tribulations of a disillusioned man…

Elwin Ransom, the courageous and open-minded philology professor at the University of Cambridge, is the central figure in the story. Despite being held captive by Weston and Devin, he maintains his composure and displays a genuine interest. In fact, he initially seems to be a voluntary prisoner. Unlike his captors, Ransom has the bravery to…

Charles Saunders has one of the better fantasy author hosted websites on the internet.  Besides keeping up to date with current fantasy and horror goings-on, Charles periodically delves into his archives and pulls out some real plums from the past such as “Chocolate Covered Conan,” which he posted last month.  Since reviving his sword and…

Growing up, many children hear tales of the famous dracula story. As a matter of fact, the character of dracula is a common halloween costume amongst children. When I picked up this book and read the title, my first reaction was that I was familiar with the title. Although I had never before read bram…

In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, one of the main elements of the plot is a fire created by the boys. While the fire’s foremost purpose is for rescue, it also represents other underlying symbolistic themes. Order is one of the first things established once the fire is built. The fire’s…

Readers are treated to a disturbing examination of guilt, obsession, and the frailty of the human mind in the story of an unidentified narrator’s journey into madness. While the narrative first seems to be a grisly tale of murder, it really digs into the complex inner workings of a guilt-ridden mind, demonstrating Poe’s expert comprehension…

            In “The Lottery,” by holding the lottery every year, the community gains a sense of security. They are convinced that the lottery will keep them safe. Old Man Warner says, “Next thing you know, they’ll be wanting to go back to living in caves, nobody work any more, live hat way for a while….

In The Color Purple, Celie, the main character, expresses her emotions by writing letters to God. She turns to her “diary” as she lacks someone to confide in. Despite facing numerous hardships such as abuse from her stepfather and spouse, Celie demonstrates incredible resilience. The novel depicts a situation where Celie’s husband desires to marry…