Before we Were Free

Thisk book
is about a girl named Anita. Anita lives in the Dominican Republic. Most of her family has moved or been imagrated to the United States. Shs has a police officer harassing her family. Her dad has been getting phonecalls about butterflies and some guy named Mr.Smith.

Readers Response:

I am really excited to get into this book. It seems like it would be kind of a heart felt but mysterious story. You can telll alot about a book from looking at the description. Im not sure what the book will bring but i cant wait to fine out.

Beofre we were Free

Whats happening in the book now is that Anita and her cousin Carla was in class the principle had called Carla out of the room. Anita had got very nervous. When Carla had came back in the room the teacher had told Anita to help Carla pack everything that she owned. When they had got home they were told that Carla and her family where leaving in a few hours to go live in the United States.  

Readers Response:
       Personally I can relate to Anita's situation. I was born in Chicago, but my family had all moved to Indiana. My closest family had started moving back to Chicago. One by one. Not all of them are gone, but some of my closest cousins had left. I know how she feel, sad ,upset ,and angry.                          

Homeboy The Rescue

This story is about how three boys had problems in life. they didn't have a very good family back round . there was no one there to support them it there decisions in life. So they all joined a gang.They started on drugs, and crimes, and they became criminals. Once that happened they decided that the gang world wasn't one for them. Then they found Homeboy Industries ran by Father Boyle. He helped ex-cons and gang members get a second chance at life by getting a job earning money, and staying out of trouble.

Surfs Up

I think she was really brave during the rebuild of her life. After all that happened to her she still doesn't let that bring her down. I think that the fact that she went back to having a normal life like nothing happened was really great. Even though her story was all on the news he didn't let it get to her. She probably did want her arm back, but look at what a great role model she can be for little kids. Her story can be a good life lesson if she lets it be. She back surfing now doing what she loves. The one that surprises me is the fact that shes not traumatized by the water. But she brave,and we could all learn from her.

Teaching Chess and Life

I think that Carlos learned a lot of good life lessons from his mentor. Personally i don't have a adult figure that I look up too. Being in chess, and being with his mentor really helped him stay out of trouble.The article has a lot of really good morals. Someone needing help with life,friends,and family problem could really use a mentor like Chia. I have a hobby to keep me from the bad crowd that i used to hang out with. I sing so i joined a choir. It helps me relive stress. I also dance im on a church funded dance team. This hobbies really help take me away from all the extra stress so i can definitley feel where carlos is coming from.

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Introduction

My Favorite book is Pictures Of Hollis Woods
One goal I would like to accomplish this year is developing a better study habbit.