My book for the book report is entitled "Scoop", by Evelyn Waugh in which the hero is named William Boot. ... William Boot works for a newspaper called "The Beast" in which he writes a "bi-weekly half-column devoted to nature: Lush Places." ... On page 20 it is explained how William was given his place at "The Beast" and allows us to see how much he lacks self-initiative. ... Except to keep my job in Lush Places and go on living at home." ... This shows how much he is attached to his simple lifestyle in his country home, writing his bi-weekly column. ...

• Word Count: 876
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The title of my book is The Island by Gary Paulsen. The main character in this book is Wil Neuton. ... Wil said he didn't want to leave so his parents went home to call a shrink. ... This was a good book. ... Most of the book took place on the island. ...

• Word Count: 444
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

At home his troubles worsen, his pregnant girlfriend is soon giving birth to their child. ... I think it's safe to call him an everyday hero because despite all his losses he still manages to keep his head up high and go on with life. ... Also, I felt like the small details made the book stronger and it holds the book together. ... Taking about Holidays, I think that the story took place in the perfect part of winter. ... I don't think I've enjoyed a book this much in a while. ...

• Word Count: 1621
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

I read this book when I was in fourth or fifth grade. ... Parents, buy this book for your kids. Kids, read this book. ... Peter''s father came home from the office and he said that Mr. and Mrs. ... After that,Peter called Fudge fangs. ...

• Word Count: 902
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Title: Farm Team Author: Will Weaver Pages: 400 The book Farm Team by Will Weaver is one of the better books I have been able to read this past year. The setting is revealed as the book begins. It takes place the first day of the 1971 baseball season at Flint Middle School, here, Billy Baggs shows up for his second year of baseball. After pitching a perfect game in Weavers" last book called striking out, the coach who watched him throw it was impressed enough to want him as a pitcher for a full season. ... When his father said he couldn't play and to stay home and work on the fa...

• Word Count: 882
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The so called yahoos living inland are ridiculed by the Houyhnhnms, and they, too have servants and have made one of Gulliver. ... Many fiction novels are paralleled to one another in various aspects of the book such as setting, characterization, and concept. ... Aside from Gulliver's home in England, the majority of the novel is set on islands he expedites to outside of England, the three main ones Lilliput, Brobdingnag, and the country of the Houyhnhnms. ... The island of Lilliput houses a community of miniature people six inches tall at best, and on the other side of the spectrum Bro...

• Word Count: 1065
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Introduction to the Book: In the novel 1984 by George Orwell, the main character, Winston Smith is a low-ranking member of the ruling Party in London. Everywhere Winston goes, even his own home, the Party watches him through telescreens and everywhere Winston looks he sees the face of the Party's leader, a figure known only as Big Brother. ... Form, Structure and Plot: 1984 is organized much like any other novel with chapters, but is split into three separate parts called books within this novel. ... Setting: This book takes place in the city of London, England. ... The sett...

• Word Count: 1150
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

One major example of this is noted in the very beginning of the book when John quotes "I hated it so much the first year they called me the Bathroom Bomber." ... When Lorraine and John were getting involved in yet another phone marathon, a game that consists of looking in a phone book and calling a random name whilst posing for a sort of company, asking them for a money donation. ... The party took place after Mr Pignati had been taken to hospital after suffering a heart attack. ... Old clothes were ripped souvenirs were broken and furniture was ruined and then Mr Pignati came home early. ...

• Word Count: 774
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The best part of the book would have to be the corkscrew-like plot. ... David told her that Jason needed a place to stay for a while because his boyfriend and him had just broken up and he didn't have any place to stay. ... By the end of the ball, Parker left with David and Jason took Amy home. ... It all takes place in a little town in KY, called Abernathy. ... This story takes place around the late 1980's and early 1990's. ...

• Word Count: 692
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

She is sent first to the home of an English clergyman. ... The change in Mary is most described in the book, as she is the main character. ... "In India she had always been too hot and languid and weak to care much about anything, but in this place she was beginning to care and to want to do new things." ... In fact, it leads her to call him a Rajah. ... As you can see, character and the development of character are the elements of this book that make it so magical....

• Word Count: 1029
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Ort comments give us an insight on what is happening to his surroundings like you can see stumps everywhere', they're going to pull this place down'. ... As Ort waits to be taken home after visiting the crash he waits as the Sky blinks down', even though he is alone with no one looking after him, he believes that there is something in the sky observing, and looking after him. ...

• Word Count: 3499
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School