For each book you read, you need to do the following:
1. Write your name (first/given name and the first letter of the last/family name)
2. Write the title of the book.
3. Write the publisher of the book.
4. Write the level of the book.
5. Write the date when you started reading the book and the date when you finished reading it.
6. Write 2-3 sentences summarizing a story. Do not copy the blurb from the back cover of the book!
7. Write 2-3 sentences about your reaction to the book (i.e. if you like it or not and why, if it was interesting to read, if it was easy / difficult to read, etc. )
8. Write 1-2 sentences whether you will recommended others to read the book.
Xiaolin O
ReplyDeleteI recently read a book named "King Solomon's Mines". It is published by Pearson ESL. The book is of Level 4 for intermediate readers. I began to read it from April 11, and finished it on April 24.
This book is about the story that some persons try to search Solomon's treasure. On the trip, they fought with original inhabitants, and several of the persons that wanted to find mines were dead. Finally they got the diamond from a deep cave, and they became rich.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and I like adventure also. I imagined to go somewhere that has a lot of hidden treasure, and I became rich. To completely understand the details of this book, I need to learn many new words.
I recommend this book to those who also like adventure as me.
name;
ReplyDeleteYui Tanaka
title;
Three Adventures of sherlock Holmes
publisher;
PENGUIN READERS
level;4
date;
April 11th to 17th
summerising;
This story is a mystery book.A main character is Sherlock Holmes and he try to solve serious troubles.
my reaction to the book;
I was very excited to read this book!I like mystery stories,so I chose this book first.It had a little difficult words in the book,but the level was not too much high.If you like mysteries,you'll be excited like me!Irecommend this book very much!!
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteI would like to read many books,so I read many low level books.I read five books until now.
①The Big Bag Mistake(PENGUIN)
LEVEL:0 DATE:4/13
This story is very interesting for me.The human's relation is a little complicated.But,at last,all things become one.Please read this book!!
②A Little Princess(OXFORD)
LEVEL:1 DATE:4/15~4/16
I was moved by this story.The girl is poor,but she is very kind to all the people.I thought that she was very great person.I want to become the person like her.
③Marcel and the White Star(PENGUIN)
LEVEL:0 DATE:4/19
This book was easy to read.The mouse called Marcel did well for the princess.I want to see the mouse like Marcel.
④Five Famous Fairy Tales(PENGUIN)
LEVEL:2 DATE:4/19~4/22
This book consists five stories.Each stories were very interesting for me.And,because the same sentences are repeating,it is easy and fast to read.
⑤Of Mice and Men(PENGUIN)
LEVEL:2 DATE:4/25~4/29
Many characters appear in this book.I could not understand the relationship of humans.It is not easy for me to understand contents of this book.But,at the end of this book,scene looked serious.
These books were very interesting!!Please read them(^^)
Ghost in the Guitar(PENGUIN)
ReplyDeleteLEVEL:3 DATE:5/2~5/6
This book is horror book.As you know,the ghost was in the guitar.The ghost got Tom play the guitar so well,but it mede him so angry.Will Tom's friends be able to change the history about the ghost guitar?
I hate horror stories,but this book was very excited.Please read this book!!
NAME:
ReplyDeleteYui Tanaka
TITLE:
An Ideal Husband
PUBLISHER:
PENGUIN READERS
LEVEL:
3
DATE:
April 18th to 24
SUMMEERISING:
A man of rich has a secret in the past.He leaked secret information to the government.And then,one woman know about this.So this woman threaten to the man to tell his past.
MY REACTION TO THE BOOK:
This story was very excited.He married very nice woman and she believed him completely.So he did not want to been known to her how to be rich.But one spitehul woman knew about his secret and she threatened his to tell his secret to his wife.I held my breath!After all,the story became happy end.
this book was so interesting,so please read once! I recommend this.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "The time machine" which written by H.G.Well. This is published by Penguin reader and lavel is 4.
A man invent "Time Machine",but nobody believes him. So he goes to time travel.He visited in the future in 802701. and he met Eloi-It's a kind of human evolution. He falt in love with a Eloi girl. One day, the girl was kidnapped by Morlock-It's another kind of human evolution. Then,he tried to help her.But... Finally he go back to his own time.
This story is really interesting!!
In this story, Eloi people were living peacefuly. Like,eat everything what you to eat, or go to bed when you want to sleep.
I wanna spend such life :)
If you like SF or adoventure story, you may love it.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "Stranger on a Train" which is written by Patricia Highsmith. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 4.
Guy met Bruno on a train. Bruno hated his father,and Guy hated his wife. Then, Bruno approached Guy with strange idea. The idea is Bruno kills Guy's wife and Guy kills Bruno's father. Bruno thought that is really good idea. Of course Guy said No. But Bruno approached again and again. Finally Guy became crazy and he did...
This story was little bit difficult for me.
There were only few people in this story,but I'm confused.
If you like mystery,you may enjoy it.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "Macbeth" which is written by William Shakespeare. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 4.
Macbeth was a good thane of Glamis before he met three witches. Three witches gave him three prophecies. Then,he tried to do what three wiches told to do. His wife was a gangerous woman. At first, Macbeth was not enthusiastic about doing prophecies. But his wife want macbeth to be a king of Scotland. So she urged him to do three prophecies. Finally he carred out three prophecis and...
This story was little difficult for me because No pictures and the book is written like a play script.
At first, macbeth was a good man. But finally he became crazy to gratify his desire.
People can change by keen desires.
I want to be a modest.
That was really interesting story.
If you are interestid in old story or history, you will love it.
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteGone with the Wind Part One
PENGUIN READERS Level4 4/18～4/24
Scarlett is beautiful woman. She has vitality. But Ashley, the man she has wanted for so long, is going to marry Melanie. Then the Civil War began...
This book is very interesting for me. It is because many people are related closely.However,I have in trouble memorizing all people's names.
Someone who likes love story should read this book!
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteGone with the Wind Part2
PENGUIN READERS Level4 4/25～5/7
After the Civil War,Scarlett lose a lot of things.
In order to keep her daily life she searches many ways.Finally,she finds "tomorrow is another day".
It took much time to finish reading this book.I regret not finishing to do one week.
This book seems very long,but try this one!
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteThe Phantom of the Opera
Oxford
Level 1
4/18~4/28
There is a phantom who want someone to love.
He loves Christina who is a chorus girl.
But Christina loves other person.
I think Christina is very tender.
I cannnot do like her.
But,I want Phantom to be happy.
This is very famous story.
So I recommend this book.
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteLove by Design
MACMILLAN
Level 3
5/2^5/2
There are a young man who want to be a artist and a young woman who want to be a fashion model.
They are in love.
I do not understand well about this story,and I do not like this young woman.
I think that she is fool.
I do not recommend this book.
Mai Takei
ReplyDeleteDon't tell me what to do
MACMILLAN
LEVEL3
4/28~5/9
The main character of this story met a man.
He wanted to go to London, and the man drove him there.Later..he was asked many things by the man,but he couldn't understand why.
On the climax,I didn't understand the story well,but someone died.
Only I can tell you is that this story doesn't
happy endings.
Mai Takei
ReplyDeleteRoom13
MACMILLAN
LEVEL#
5/9-5/11
This story was horror.
A man stayed at a hotel in Room 12.
The room is next to Room13.
and around him,he experienced many strange things.
I read it at night,so I feel more thrilling than I did in daytime.
I think that if this story was true,
I couldn't stay at any hotel!!
Miho Y
ReplyDeleteBritish Life
I started reading this book May 9, and finished May 12.
This is published by Pengin reder. The level is 3.
There are a lot of information about Britain.
The British have "sweet tooth".They iove cakes, chocolates and sweets.
In the UK, half of the people have cats.
It's amasing that over 70% of British homes take part in the Saturday night lottery.I could know many things about the country.
This book is a little different from novels. Sometimes there are comics, and some pictures.
If you are tired reading novels, you try to read this! This book will give you flesh feeling.
NAME:
ReplyDeleteYui Tanaka
TITLE:
A Scandal in bohemia
PUBLISHER:
PENGUIN READERS
LEVEL:3
4/25~5/9
SUMMERISING:
This is Sherlock Holmes series.The bohemian king ask for Sherlock Holmes to get back his secret picture from Irene Adler who was king's girlfriend.And Sherlock Holmes tries to get the picture back.But she notice about that and write the letter to Sherlock Holmes and leave before he get back the picture from her.Then,Sherlock Holmes has always called her "the woman" .She won to Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes lost to Irene Adler.
MY REACTION OF THE BOOK:
I really like this series so I sometimes choose them.It is very exciting!I thought Irene Adler is so clever woman and I want to be like her!I am looking forward to reading next story about this series!
Name:Riko Matsuzaki
ReplyDeleteTitle : The Secret garden
Publisher:OXFORD
Level: 3
Sammary:A girl who lost her parents sent back to England.SHe is very selfish but through the experience at her uncle's house she changed herself and made other people happy.
Reaction:I like this book very much.I have read this book in Japanese.At first this story is sad but finally everyone become happy.this is the reason why I like this story.
REcomend:This story is happy story so every one should read this book!
Name:Riko Matsuzaki
ReplyDeleteTitle : Audery Hepburn
Publisher:PENGUIN READERS
Level: 2
5/12~5/15
Sammary:This book is about her life.Where she born,how she became actress,and so on.
Reaction:I like Audery Hepburn.She is beautiful and attractive.But I did not know her life.There are many difficulty in her life.
Recomend:There are many pictures of Audery Hepburn! And you can know about Audery Hepburn
.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteBritish Life: Level 3:Published by Penguin reader
The British have a "sweet tooth". They love cakes,chocolates and sweets.
In the UK, half of the people have cats.
It's amazing that over 70% of British homes take part in the Saturday nigt lottery.
I could know alot of about Britain.
This book is a little different from novels.
Sometimes there are comics and many pictures.
If you are tired reading novels, you try to read this! This book will give you flesh feeling.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteSkyjack!
Level 3
Published by Oxford
Harald and Carl were on the plane.
To everyone's surprise, there was skyjack!
Harald managed to fight them, but...
It was a thrilling story. Something wrong happend after another.
I really wanted to know what happen next.
Some parts might be shocking for you, but try to ead this.
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteLove Actually
Level4 PENGUIN READERS
In London,Christmas is coming closely.This is 10 people's love stories.You can find many kind of love.
This is not only one love story.There are many complicated love story.But,this book makes me laugh.
Please find your favorite love story by reading this book!
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteUnquiet Graves
Level3 MACMILLAN READERS
The four friends are member of their school's archeology club.
One day,a girl of them fell into grave hole.
Then she found a strange coin.
This story was difficult for me,but interesting.
I read again when more study English.
And I enjoy reading it more.
I think this story is interesting.
So you try it!
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "The Island of Dr.Moreau" which is written by H.G.Wells. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 4.
Edward Prendick shipwrecked in the ocean. He was rescued by a passing ship. And there were a lot of strange animals and strange looking people. He went an island with them and he met a man who has white hair. At first he didn't know that man is Dr.Moreau. Dr.Moreau has well-known about do cruel animals experimentation. So,Edward try to stop to animal experimentation.
This book was kinf of fun for me. Sometime we kill animals without any definete idea. We have to discuss about that.
If you like SF story, I will recomend it.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "Othello" which is written by William Shakespeare. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 3.
Othello loves Desdemona. But Desdemona's father against against it,so he running away with a love. Iado who hate Othello so tell him lie about Cassio and Desdemona are loving each other. Then Othello get angry. He asked Iago to kill Cassio, and he kills Desdemona. Finally he understand that was Iago's lie. So he suicide while kissing Desdemona.
That was really sad story. Othello loves Desdemona too much. So this murder has happened.
If you like Love story,you will like it.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "AnIdeal Hasband" which was published by Penguin Readers and the level is 3.
Chiltern is a rich and good man,but he has a secret. His wife hate anything that is not fair and aboveboard. Because he don't want lose love from his wife, He couldn't tell his secret to his wife. So he consult with his friend about the matter. One day,He held party. Then a lady who knows his secret came and treaten him to expose his secret. So a state of affairs are going wrong way...
This story was so exiting. I think people should be true to oneself. I really enjoyed this story.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteLove by Design Published by Macimillan Leaders
Level 3
I read this from May 16 to May 18.
Tom, working in the library, is in love with a girl. She wanted to be a model, but she didn't have much money. She decided towork at aman who seemed bad. Tom wanted her not to do so, and try to stop.
I was irritated because everything was going well. Actually, love is not so, however I hope such love become real.
This is sweet love story. You like love story, you will enjoy.
Asuka Kurino
ReplyDeleteThe Nose
洋版ラダー Level 1
I read this book on May 13.
Zenthi has a long nose.He always laughted at everyone because of his long nose so he tried to cut off his nose.
I think it is very interesting story.The Nose is a famous Japanese story but I had not read this book ever.So I was very interested in this story.
This book is very easy,so I think everyone will have a fun.
Asuka Kurino
ReplyDeleteSherlock Holmes:The Blue Diamond
OXFORD Level1
This is a detective story.Sherlock Holmes get a old hat and he detect this hat's owner.
It is difficult for me to read.This book's level is so easy,but I can not understand Sherlock Holmes's inference.So I am going to read another type story next.
Asuka Kurino
ReplyDeletePIRATES of the CARIBBEAN ~AT WORLD'S END~
PENGUIN READERS Level3
I read this book from May 16 to May 20.
This is a piratical story.Lord Curler Beckett wants to take command of the oceans and he needs the help of Captain Jack Sparrow.Unfortunately,Jack Sparrow and his ship are at the bottom of the ocean so they go to the world's end.
It was very interesting story.This i the story of the third Pirates of the Caribbean movie but I have not seen the first movie and second movie.I can not remember all the members.I just remember Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth.
I want to see this story's movie someday.
Yuko Fujii
ReplyDeleteThe No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Penguin Readers
Level 3
5/9~5/15
The story is about a woman detective.
She solves some problems smartly by her way.
I like the story very much because I like detectives and mysteries.
And this level was right for me,
so I enjoyed reading.
The story is a little difficult, but exciting.
I recommend this book if you like mysteries.
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteBritish Life
PENGUIN READERS
Level3
5/16~5/23
This book tell about British infomation.
And there are a lot of pictures.
In Japan,we have a negative image of divorce,but British people do not.
It is interesting for me.
This book a lot of infomation which we do not know.
So you read it!
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteVanity Life
PENGUIN READERS Level3 5/16～5/21
The woman who has nothing wishes to be rich.She tries various ways in order to realize her dream.
This story tells me a lot of things.I think everyone wants to be rich.However,we should not be persist our benefits.
There are many beautiful pictures in this book.I recommend this book to some likes beautiful clothes.
Mai Takei
ReplyDeleteThe Escape and Other Stories
MACMILLAN Level 3
5/20-5/24
This book has four main stories.
The most srory I am intersted was The Escape.
A man promised a woman to marry.
But, the man got tired her, so he didn't want to marry.
If he did cancellation of an engagement,he had to
pay consolation money.
But he also didn't want to.
So, he decided to do one thing.
When he chose naw house to the woman,
he made her get tired of chossing house.
This story is very fun.
so,
I reccomend this book.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteFar From the Madding Crowd
Level 4 Published by Penguin reader
5/19-5/25
Bathsheba sent a valentine card to Mr Boldwood.
The letter said "Marry me" Although it was a joke, Mr Boldwood really believe the words, and fall in love with her.
When i read a sentence "Love is a golden prison", I smiled. In the first half of this book,love is good, but it turns to be bad.
I think love so complex.
You can know peoples' feelings for love.
Try this.
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteI was reading “The Go-Between”(PENGUIN).
This book is level 4.
I read this book until 38pages,but I can not understand this story.
It is too difficult to read a level4 book.
So,I change the book.
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteThe Magic Barber(John Milne)
LEVEL:0 DATE:5/27
This book's main character is the boy.The boy's wisdom is very good.And,it is interesting that people did not notice that they are cheated.
It is easy that I could read this book at once.I want to enjoy reading English book more.
NAME;Yui Tanaka
ReplyDeleteThe Swiss Family Robinson(PENGUIN READERS)
LEVEL;3
DATE;5/9~5/26
SUMMERISING;
This story is an adventure.Robinson family go to island and venture.They find coconuts,woods,shellfish of plate and so on.
MY THOUGHT;
This book was a little bored to me.Because this story was almost just ventue.So there was no evolution to be excited.But I like adventure story so there was no extreme suffering to read.
Asuka Kurino
ReplyDeleteThe Canterville Ghost
OXFORD lever2
5/23~5/25
This is a story about the Canterville ghost and American Otis family.The Canterville ghost has great plans to frighten the life out of the Otis family,but they don't frighten easily.
I expected this story would dreadful story.However,as I read,it becames very exciting story.The last scene was a moving.I was satisfied with this story very well.
Mai Takei
ReplyDeleteThe Black Cat
MACMILLAN Level 3
5/24-5/29
This is a detective story.
This story begins the scene that one box was missing.
A man contined to look for the box.
I am sorry but I couldn't understand it well because story is complicated.
But finally, the man could find the missing box.
And content of the box was diamond's cat!!
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteI read two books in the holidays.
①Goldilocks and the Three Bears(HEINLE)
LEVEL:1 Date:5/28
The little girl goes to the forest, and meet the bear's family. What will happen to the little girl?
I think that this book is for children. I enjoyed reading this book and felt happy. I recommend this book when you are tired.
②Puss in Boots(HEINLE)
LEVEL:2 Date:5/28
The cat called ‘Puss in Boots’is very wise.It made his master rich and happy.I want the cat like ‘Puss in Boots’.
This book also so easy that I can read at once.I enjoy reading English books!
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteFood for Thought
PENGUIN READER LEVEL3 5/23～5/29
Joe was not interested in farm work.He wanted to spend another funny things.However,things changed.He became interested in agriculture....
Before I began to read this book,I thought this book is consisted of knowledge of agriculture.However, it wasn't.This story is mainly Joe's life.He meets a lot of thins in this book.Of course,agriculture.
I recommend this book to someone who is interested in food or agriculture!
Sayuki W.
ReplyDeleteSTARGATE
Penguin Readers,level3
5/16~
I tried to read this book,but I did not interested in it.It was difficult for me because of many characters.
Gorilla Watching Tours
National Geographic,pre-intermediate level
5/27
There are only about 700 mountain gorillas left in the world.Tourists go into the thick forest to see them.The money from gorilla watching tours help the gorills safe.
This book is very short,and has many photos.It is very sad that the gorillas may disappear forever.I want to see them in their natural forest environment some day.
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteThe Piano
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Level2
5/23~5/30
This story is a pianist story.
He is a poor boy,but one day he was found a talent to play the piano.
Then he practice hard,and he became a famous pianist.
I like this story.
This man is very good person.
And people who arround him are good person too.
Because they support him.
I recommend this book.
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea(PENGUIN)
Level:1 Date:6/1
One day,the character called Nemo found three men in the sea.They found a town under the sea.They wanted to escape Nemo's submarine.
I enjoyed reading this book.It is because that this book is a little thrilling!If you like the thrilling story,you can enjoy this book.And also,it does not take a long time to read.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteTreasure Island
Published by Macmillan
Level 3
5/26~6/1
Jim is twelve years old boy. He saild to an island to find terasures with some men. On the way the adventure, he go away without telling to others.
The action scean is a little terrible. Jim is so blave that he fight against pirates.
This story makes me excited. You will enjoy this.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteNewspaper Boy
Macmillan Level 2
6/1
Toby works at a newspaper shop. He tried to do many things to catch the thieves.
He is very clever, and looks like a detective. He took mistakes, but it was interesting.
This book has two short stories. This does not use difficlt words, so it is easy to read.
Sayuki W.
ReplyDelete"Journey to the Centre of the Earth" by Jules Verne
OXFORD, Starter level
5/31
In 1863, Professor Otto Lidenbrock finds a book written by an old Icelandic scientist, Arne Saknussemm. The book shows how to go to centre of the Earth. Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and a guide Hans Bjelke explore a volcano. They finally arrive at the centre of the Earth.
This book has many illustrations and meaning of words, so it was easy to read. I like the attraction “Center of the Earth” in Tokyo Disney Sea, and I also enjoyed watching the movie a few years ago. I know I cannot, but I want to go to the Centre of the Earth!
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteThe Three Spinners(HEINLE)
Level:3 Date:6/4
The girl do not like spin.However,her mother had her spin.The girl was crying all day.One day,three strange women was walking.They like to spin very much and help her.
One person does what others do not like.And others do one person do not like.I think that it is good to communicate each other.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "The Canterbury Tales" which written by Geoffrey Chaucer. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 3.
There are 8 short stories in this book.A group of pilgrims are traveling from London to Canterbury. Then each of them talk one story to make other people amuse.
This book is easy to read.
If you like, try it.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "Murder on the Orient Express" which is written by Agatha Christie. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 4.
The Orient Express was delayed by heavy snow. Then the murder has happened. A rich man was murdered at his room, and the body was stabbed. Poirot tried to find a murderer, but everyone had alibi.
As you know, it's really famous story all over the world.
There are many people in this story, and it is difficult to memorize who is who and who did what. So I was really confused. It's complicated.
If you like a mystery, try it.
NAME:Yui Tanaka
ReplyDeleteStrangers on a Train(PENGUIN READERS)
LEVEL:4 DATE:5/26~5/29
This story is so excited!Two of men kill each hateful person and then they think they will not be coughtby the police.
I like this story it was so excited!I could read this so fast.I like detective story.
Aya Urano
ReplyDeleteThe Road Ahead PENGUIN READERS
LEVEL3 6/1～6/5
This book was written by Bill Gates.He is one of the richest man in the world.He changed the world more useful by using Internet.There are his life and future dream in this book.
I know him.I think almost of all people in the world know him and his success.Someone who want to succeed should read this book!
Natsumi Okamoto
ReplyDeleteThe Stranger
MACMILLAN READERS
Level3
5/30~6/5
One day,the stranger came to Woodend.
That man opened the corner shop.
In summer,some strange visitors came to that shop.
After they came there,some strange phenomena happened.
This story may be horror.
I think it is interesting story.
I understand Anna's thought.
I think Peter is unreliable man.
So,Anna fell in love with Dave.
Sayuki W.
ReplyDelete"Tales from Hans Andersen" by Hans Andersen
PENGUIN READERS, level2
6/1~6/5
This book has five short stories. These are about an ugly duckling, a nightingale which sings beautifully, a mermaid who wants to be a land person, an emperor who wears odd clothes, and a lovely littel girl.
I knew most of these stories. I like "The Emperor's New Clothes",it is very funny.
The book is easy to read. You can read tales that you heard in your childhood.
Name:Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteTitle:A Midsummer Night's Dream(PENGUIN)
Level:3 Date:6/6~6/9
A lot of characters appeard in this book. So,I was confused many time. However,I could understand one girl is loved by two boys and they want to marry.So,I enjoyed their relationship.
This book is difficult to understand all characters' relationship.However,once you can understand,you can enjoy this book.
Hiroko Tojimbara
ReplyDeleteI read "A Scandal in Bohemia" which written by Sir Artur Conan Doyle. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 3.
This is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first short story about Sherlock Holmes.
Watson,stops by Baker Street to visit his old friend, and finds Holmes working on a case. Holmes has received a note about a gentleman will be calling on him that evening and that the gentleman may be wearing a mask. When the gentleman arrives, Holmes quickly sees through the man's disguise and identifies him as the King of Bohemia.The King explains the issue involves a woman named Irene Adler, a opera singer and living in London. Then, the king alway called her "The Woman".
I think Irene is very smart woman. And, It is really exciting to understand the criminal's mind and Holmes's thinking.
NAME;Yui Tanaka
ReplyDeleteDetective Work(PENGUIN READERS)
LEVEL;4 Date;5/30~6/13
The necklace was stolen by someone.A man who work at museum was doubted.
This story was interesting.I did not understand the culprit.A man was boubted as a culprit by a police man,so he did hard work to find out a real culprit.Please read this book if you like!
Name Yui Yanagisawa
ReplyDeleteMONSTER HOUSE(PENGUIN)
Level:1 Date:6/13~6/14
This is the most interesting book which I have ever read.There are many pictures in this book.I like those pictures!And also,this book has introduction about HALLOWEEN and STRANGE HOUSES.I go to America and want to do “Treat-or-treating” someday!
Sayuki W.
ReplyDelete"The Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann Wyss
PENGUIN READERS, level3
6/6~6/17
The Swiss Family Robinson is a father, a mother, and young four brothers. They are cast ashore on a desert island, and have many problems. They acquire wisdom to survive there.
I want to go an adventure, but I will not be able to live in a desert island. I am afraid of hunting animals.
Mai Takei
ReplyDeleteThe tales of Horror
MACMILLAN LEVEL3
6/15-6/20
This book has three horror stories.
The main character is Malcolm.He had to study hard for exams but he cannot study at home.
Then, he found a quiet house in a small town. He decided to live there. Many peple around his house were afraid of it because this is ghost house. But he did not take care of it. Finally, he was killed by the ghost.
This book is easy for me to understand.I could enjoy reading it.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteHow to be an alien
Penguin Level 3
I started reading this June 1, but I gave up.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteSTARGATE
Penguin Level 3
6/6~6/17
A youbg archeologist, Daniel Jackson found a way to open the Stargate. Hw and some soldiers went through the gate, and came to another world millions of light years from Earth.
Ra is a very scarely person. He kills the visitors from Earth and close the StarGate forevor. Daniel and the soldiers fighted.
They were so brave.
You will see mysterious world. I reccomend if you are interested in another world.
Miho Yoshimura
ReplyDeleteRich Man, Poor Man
Macmillan Level 2
6/20
A money order sent to an old man. It was from his son. He tried to change it into money, but..
It is ard to change the order into money.
We have to ready our references.
This is very short story. You will enjoy this!
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "Gradiator -A hero will rise" Which is famous movie. This is published gy Penguin readers and the level is 4.
General Maximus Decimus Meridius leads soldiers of the Roman army to a decisive victory against Germanic barbarians, ending a long war on the Roman frontier. When he return to his family after war, he found his all family was killed by a new solder who hate Maximus. Then they fight for their lives.
This is really interesting and exciting story. I know it is famous, but I have not seen it before. So, I want to whach it!!
Mai Takei
ReplyDelete6/20~6/23
CLAWS
MACMILLAN level3
Larry Bakewell did many jobs, but quit them because he did not like them.
One day, he found a job. And he heard the romur about a bird which is called Toruk. Therefore, he decided to travel to find Toruk.Finally, he could not find Toruk.
This was a mystery story. I could enjoy reading it. I recommend this book.
Hiroko Tojimbara (A-1)
ReplyDeleteI read "STARGATE" which is famous movie. This is published by Penguin Readers and the level is 3.
This story is about StarGate. StarGate is hidden under the sands of Egypt for long time. A United States Army are interested it. Then, they find the way to open the StarGate, and they travel to the new world.
This is S.F story. Because this is short story, I could enjoy reading it!!
If you like S.F, try it :)
Aya Urano A-1
ReplyDeleteThe Return of Sherlock Holmes
PENGUIN READERS LEVEL3
One day,famous detective "Sherlock Holmes"disappeared.Every one thought he died.However,it was a his tactic.
The series of Sherlock Holmes are very popular all over the world.I am fun of them.I have read this book in Japanese once.
I'll recommend this book to someone who like crime fiction!
Title:Anne Green of Gables(PENGUIN)
ReplyDeleteLevel:2 Date:6/20~6/27
Marilla and Matthew want a boy from the orphanage to help them on their farm. However, they get a girl from the orphanage. The girl's name is Anne. She is a very funny and sometimes difficult child. She starts her new life and enjoy at the Green Gables.
I read Anne series books written in Japanese when I was a elementary school student. I love Anne's stories. So,I want to read this story written in English. I recommend Anne series books written both in Japanese and in English.
Sayuki W.
ReplyDeleteI read "The Quest" which is published by MACMILLAN READERS. The book is level3. I read it from June 20 to June 27.
In Thailand Daeng goes fishing with a boy Lek, and catches an old plate from the sea. Next morning suddenly he is killed by someone. Lek, his sids, Mark and John look for an old Chinese wreck, but they are caught by a murderer...
This book was interesting. I was surprised to unfolding of the story.
I recommend the book to you!
Yui Tanaka
ReplyDeleteTITLE:The No.1 Ladie's Detective Agency(PENGUIN READERS)
LEVEL:3
DATE:6/14~6/27
This story is African's detective story. The No.1 ladie's detector solve a various problem in Africa.
I like this story but it is a little difficult their name. I do not understand how to pronounce.The story is very readable.
I recommend this!
Yui Tanaka
ReplyDeleteTITLE;The Client(PENGUIN READERS)
LEVEL;4
DATE;6/28~7/15
The boy whose name is Mark knew a secret accidently.And he was looked for the Mafia.
This book was exciting for me. I read this with enjoying.Mark eas looked for the Mafia and he escaped. And then he got an excellent lawer.finally,he was helped! Please read this book at once!