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 * Scary and Suspenseful Read**

I read a great book over the spring holidays called //Before I Go to Sleep// by S.J. Watson
 * Story of me reading:** It was a mystery, thriller, and I couldn't put it down. On the way to Tokyo one day with my parents, I brought along my Kindle to read it and purposefully took a local train so I would have more time to read.

I started skimming because I was so engaged in it.

She is a strong character, yet helpless because she can't remember things, can't work, is takend care of by her 'husband." She's lost everything, and you're reading from her perspective, so you find out along with her.
 * Character:**The protagonist in the book is a woman who has amnesia. She can't remember anything from her past. She only remembers what happens that day. Every time she goes to sleep, she forgets everything.


 * Summary:** She begins writing a journal to keep track of memories that slowly return to her and of conversations she has during the day. As the story unfolds, you find out more and more about her life, and she does too, and you find out that something really terrible has happened to her.


 * Rating:** I give the book a 5 star out of 5 stars. Really good although spooky and adult literature. I would recommend it to people who like mysteries, suspense and thrillers.

by Kristen

Welcome to 5BReads, our site for book lists and reviews. When students finish their books, they'll add books and reviews here. Enjoy!

I just finished two books. One is called //Room//, by Emma Donoghue. It's a fascinating story, told from the point of view of a 5-year old child. I wouldn't recommend this for children, but so interesting and yet a terrifying read for adults.



It reminded me a bit of the book I mention next because it is a child narrator. The book made me think of the world when the story broke about a similar incident. I'm being vague because it's not an appropriate book for children.
 * Connections:** Too many as a parent. I could feel how strongly the mother loved her child and how terrible the ordeal must have been for her.


 * Questions:** I wonder what will become of the boy and his mother and especially if he goes to school. I wonder if he'll be able to have a normal life.


 * Vocabulary:** It was so fascinating hearing the little boy name all the objects in his life as if they were people because that's all he had. There was "Bed" "Rug" "Plant" "Remote"--all capitalized.

Another book I just finished is one that some of the students might choose for our literature circles called, //Sisters of the Sword//, by Maya Snow. It was a Sakura medal book from 2010. It's about two sisters who escape when samurai come to kill their father. They go in hiding as boys at a school that trains warriors. I won't say anymore because I'm hoping some students will read it.

This is really interesting! I am new to the world of Wiki's so this is another technological feather to add to my cap! Thanks for letting us become contributors to your wiki. I am intrigued by both of your books that you have reviewed. I also like the way you have added questions and vocab to the list of suggested things you are having your class comment on as they read. We have the same type of connections as you do and also have our classes think about the concepts that are running themes throughout their book. I am looking forward to our classes having the opportunity to get feedback from each other on their work! Thanks for being open to collaborating - despite all the technical 'hiccups' I think it is going to be awesome! ~Sonya

This is a test post to show my kids how to contribute to the wiki. ~Sonya