Since author Roland Smith is coming to Mead in May, many students and classrooms are reading his books right now. Some of the books we are reading are...
Cryptid Hunters
Zach's Lie
Thunder Cave
Sasquatch
Soon, I will be posting some questions about these books for students to respond to. For now, I am just wondering...
Do you think any of the Cryptids (Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, etc.) are real?
If so, which ones and why do you believe they are real?
If not, what makes you so sure?
If you want to respond, just click on the comments link and type your response.
62 comments:
There are some cryptids that we now know are real, like the giant squid.
Girl readers-you HAVE to read Goose Girl by Sharon Hale.It is one the best books I have ever read. Its sequel is called Enna Burning.Boy readers, try Anthony Horowitz's books if you like spy novels and mysteries.
I think a lot of cryptids could be real. There are so many unexplored places in the world, a cryptid could definitely hide. People used to think okapis and giant squids were cryptids, but now we know they are real. The world is full of really wierd things, is a cryptid really that much more odd?
Everyone must read the book Giver before they die! It gives you a whole new outlook on life! After that read Gathering Blue. Then read Messenger, which is the sequel to both Gathering Blue and Giver. All these books are by Lois Lowry.
If you like Greek myths, adventure and humerous books,"The Lightning Theif", and "The Sea of Monsters"(sequel) by Rick Riordan are the perfect books for you!And coming in May will be the third addition to the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series!!!!!!!!!
You should read the book called The Wizard The Witch and the Two Girls from Jersey! It's full of adventure,and lots of great thrill parts!!
A great book i just read was Inkheart!!!!!!!!!!! It is about a girl named Meggie who secrets her father has held behind. Everyone sould read it!!!!!!
Olvie's Ocean is a facinating story. You should definently read it. ( Girls would like this book better than guys)
I agree with Cat in a Book. You HAVE to read Goose Girl. It's awesome!!!!! You should also read Giver. That's really good to. And I also agree with sally. Read Inkheart!!!!!!!! That is one of the best books I have ever read. Also try Peter and the Starcatchers. If I had to make a list of the best books I've ever read, Goose Girl, Inkheart, and Peter and the Starcatchers is way up on the list.
If you're looking for something more lighthearted than other books I've reccomended, try The Truth Cookie. Or, if you like basketball, Who let the girls in the Boys Locker Room? You could also try Ella Enchanted, the Two Princesses of Bamarre, or anything else by Gail Carson Levine, who, in my opinion, is an extremely talented author and everyone should read her books. Also, if you havn't read Harry Potter, go read it RIGHT NOW. I ADORE Harry Potter, as you could probably figure out.
If anybody likes to write short stories or likes to read stories by other kids your age, try Stone Soup magazine. There is book reviews, poems, and stories by kids ages 9-13. You can find old and new editions at the library.
If you're looking for non-fiction, try Girls who Rocked the World or Girls who Rocked the World 2, or Boys who rocked the world. These interesting books have dozens of mini-biographies on people, past and present!
people should definetly read the alex rider series because they are very interesting and action packed.boys definetly would like these books better.my favorite book so far is point blank.It is much like the tv show 24
If you're looking for a book lighthearted and funny, try anything by Judy Blume, especially the ones about Fudge (Double Fudge, Super Fudge, Fudge-a-mania, Tails of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and Otherwise known as Shiela the Great.) They are not very long and are just the thing to boost your spirits if you want to finish something fast.
cat in a book, you should like this(the bottom part anyway)
I would recomend the Sisters Grimm
books. They're about these girls who's parents died (or so they think) and are sent to live with a bunch of people. Every time they get sent to a new house, they run away. finally they go to live with this old lady who claims to be their grandma. Turns out, they are the great-great-grandchildren of the famous Brothers Grimm. They become "fairy tale dectives" and get to meet all sorts of fairy tale chacters like Jack (and the beanstalk), Snow White (a teacher at the school), and the three little pigs (police officers) and the guy from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (not the horseman, the other main character). And that's just a few!
If you've already read the first 3, you might be3 interested to know that the 4th is comming out on May 1st,2007.
I agree with Bookworm. Sisters Grimm is good. By the way, cat in a book,(and everyone), Goose Girl is by Shannon Hale, not Sharon Hale
I just read the A Series of Unfortunate Events and I loved it. I think everybody would love it
If you're looking for a classic, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. I LOVE THIS BOOK! It's really awesome. I read it this summer. It's kind of long, though. 400 pages. I strongly reccomend it though.
You HAVE to read the pendragon, its the best book series ever! (especialy if your looking for an action adventure book!!)
HAVE YOU READ ON THE RUN FUGATIVE FACTOR?IT IS AN EXCITING BOOK AND PUTS THE AIDEN AND MEG IN A LOT OF HEART POUNDING ADVENTURE.
I recomend the book, The Year Of Mrs. Agnes. The Year Of Mrs. Agnes is about a little girl telling about all of the school teachers that the school has had in the past, and their new school teacher Mrs. Agnes. The little girl talks about the new fun and exciting new things that Mrs. Agnes brings to school. If you decide to read this book, it will definetly bring a smile to your face.It is a very good book and i hopeyou read it!!!!
PEOPLE you have to read the series CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS by Dav Pilkey ! it is so funny and also you have to read THE Mysteries Times by Melissa Heckscher and the staff of The Mysteries Times
sorry cat in a book and hermione but I read goose girl and it was not entertaining to me.
I think that crptids are real but there isn't a lot of one kind they probely are almost all gone.
Now that you know my real name you got to tell me yours. (By the way, in case you haven't figured it out, Hermione is Emily)
to kevin (aka dr or mr ttttttttttttt) have you read Princess Academy by Shannon Hale( author of the awesome Goose Girl?)
alredy read it it was a little good
Zach's lie is a GREAT book! It is about aboy that's dad was put in jail and Zach and his family change their names and move. There also is a second book called Jack's run
Please remember the guidelines: don't make personal remarks about other people's comments. Disagree if you want, but do it with respect.
Thanks!!
Mrs. D
I think people all age should read the book Hoot. The book is about a boy names Roy Eberhart, his dad is a policeman so they have to move alot. Roys favorite place to live was Montana. Just when he was starting to feel at home they moved again. Now they live in Coconut Cove, Florida.I won't tell you the rest. Cheak the book out of the library and find out what happens.
I'm not sure if I think cryptids are real or not.
What is a cryptid?
I say kids/Adults should read Eldest.I also have to agree with Joey Z. about Eragon. Eldest is a great book you should read it
A cryptid is a name for all the animals that some people think might exist, but we don't have scientific evidence for them. Examples would be Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra.
Have you read Heidi it is the best you have to read it. It is about a girl named Heidi and her grandfather. Heidi's grandfather is very strict and lives on a high mountan. Because he had a argument with someone and said he didn't wan't to see annyone ever again. But then Heidi comes along. That chances her grandfather's life forever.
Hey, i just want to request a book called Eragon, and the book Eldest, Those are my two favorite books, i highly recommend them.
Hey, i was reading the comments, but the books Captain UnderPants (VERY FUNNY!) :p are really good.So is Pendragon, I have read most of that serius (couldn't remeber how to spell) (Couldn't find the other ones) The Book Ink Heart is good to, i read that book (that book was good and kept me reading) I have also read the Harry Potter too, (I wonder what happens in the next one, that other one ALex Rider i likt that to ( i just finished the rest of all of those books, to bad Alex dies in the end :( ) I have read Series of Unfprnate events to, that is a good book (very long series!But good), and the other books that were posted, don't think i am excluding you, but i problay haven't read those books :( sorry.
I agree with Eragon I am reading Eldest right now. I'm about half way done with the book!! I can't wait untell the third book of Eragon will come out!!!!
I agree with Cat in a Book. There are many unexplored places where cryptids could hide. I think that many cryptids are real like the giant squid, but there are many that aren't real. I don't really know a lot about cryptids. I think that Big Foot and the Yeti are real but not the Loch Ness Monster.
i love the book cryptid hunters so far
the bone series is kind of funny. It is interesting my favorite was 4 or 5.
My comment is about Harry potter I am going to read nthe whole serise so I hily recamend it
I just got don reading Harry Potter it is an amazing book
If you like adventurwe books you should read the chronicles of ancient darkness. It is a amazing series that would be good for both boys and girls. The three books that are out are Wolf Brother, Spirt Walker a.d Soul Eater
Two books i would recommend are the wright 3 and chasing vermeer. Im pretty sure sure they are in a series because they are written by the same author and have the same characters. They are good if you like misteriries and good books.
I REALLY LIKE THE BOOK PETER AND THE STARCATHCHERS I LIKED THAT BOOK BECAUSE BECAUSE IT WAS FILLED WITH JOY AND WONDERS AND WONDERS JOY
What is Zach's lie about. My friend read that book, but he told me to read it myself. So that's why he wouldn't awnser me. I think I might start reading it after Spring Break. I hope I like it.
I love the book The Meraculuse Adventure Of Edward Tulane
Which book of Roland Smith's do you think is the best.
bbbbbbbaaaaaaaaallllllllliiiiiiiinnnnnnn, I have never agreed with anyone more. PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS IS A GREAT BOOK. Then, ther's Peter and the Shadow Thieves, which is also a great book.
Mrs. E's class recommends Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. It's a great book about prejudice and Hitler. It shows what families lived through during the Holocaust in WWII.
Hey most cryptids i think arent real Because of the way people describe them most of the time all though big foot might be real cause some people have found a little bit of proof of its existence. EVERY ONE READ HOLES!!!
Keep On Reading!-
Suzi ~Q~
I beileive that there are cryptids!(L)
it is a proven fact that there are cryptids!!!some may not be real though but some r proven real!
the lighting thief is the best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!so read it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it is good if you like ancient greece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I recomend the book The Secret Country, by Jane Johnson. It is a very well writen book.
i read all of roland smith's books and loved them
A Corner Of The Universe is the best book i have ever read!!!!!!!!!! it is so good and it has alot of detail!!! it is really sad in some parts especially in the end!!!!! i would so recommend this book to anyone even adults!!!! this book is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know what's sad? Right now, i've been recently reading the Harry Potter seiries. but that's not what's sad. it's that i've read it a bunch of times already. in fact, this is my 7th time reading the series, so obviously very good(i guess that part of it is that is that my family is from London).
Dude, you guys have to read the best action series called Left Behind the kids. It is awesome!!!
I cant wait for him to come I want him to sign my forhead LOL
i tink you guys should read sanil mail no more that is a really god book
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