Beatrix Potter

In both Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Star Wars our protagonists Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker can each be considered a “chosen one” due to their characterizations. Each creator has followed a similar framework that structures their emergence to becoming a chosen one which results in noticeable parallels between the two. Neither of the boys have a comprehensive understanding of their own history, as they are both considered orphans who were raised by extended family, they also…

Character Analysis#1 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a book of the series of Harry Potter. In this book, lots of characters become more vivid. In Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince, Severus Snape is characterized as smart and contradictory in order to deepen people’s impression for Snape. Professor Snape is one of main characters in this book. He works in the Hogwarts who has greasy black hair, a hooked nose and sallow skin.(Philosopher’s 94) Also, he is the Head of Slytherin…

There are many books that are suggested and given to the committee for the Caldecott award, but only the picture books that bring a story to life with original and provoking illustrations are acknowledged to receive such a distinguished award. The illustrations of books open doors for creativity and imagination while simultaneously exposing the children down new avenues of literacy, vocabulary and language. I believe that illustrator of Owl Moon, John Schoenherr, has managed to create simple yet…

The rest of the room was simply decorated, a thick white rug covered the floor with a sitting area consisting of a long sofa and a chair near the windows that were draped with thick blue draperies that blocked the light. "This is your room," Amelia repeated from the doorway. "You can do with it what you want, it's your zone nobody else's. If you don't like the paint we can change it," "No - its - its perfect," he murmured softly before turning away and smiling at the older woman. "Thank you,"…

elementary school, I made the wise decision of starting the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. I grew to love and care for the characters and felt as if I was with them every step of the way. Little did I know, the advice that I had received and the things I learned would change my life forever. McGonagall, one of my favorites, taught me to not let what other people say affect me. While she may have been speaking to Harry Potter, the protagonist, her words spoke to me and made me…

I have gotten through life using Professor McGonagall’s advice and teachings. She has been, and always will be, an important role model in my life. At the end of elementary school, I made the wise decision of starting the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. I grew to love and care about the characters and felt as if I was with them every step of the way. Little did I know, the advice that I received and the things I learned would change my life forever. Professor McGonagall,…

"A Wrinkle In Time" Do you know of any banned, or challenged books. I know of one that is called “ A Wrinkle In Time”. This book has been challenged much more than most books have been. The author of this book is Madeleine L’engle. My opinion of the banning of this book is that the book should not be banned. The reasons that many people challenged this book are for religion, the use of time travel accused of being a form of witchcraft, and last of all because of the use of profanity. The…

Sly Chavey Mrs. Wunderle American Lit. 30 April, 2018 A wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin Who is the protagonist of the story? The main character was a boy, named Duny, who lived first in the small village of Ten Alders and became a great wizard later in life. Later his name, Ged, was chosen by a wizard named Ogion. He was an impatient young boy that soon developed into a wise young man. He wished to become a wizard since he was very young instead of following in his father’s footsteps as…

scars nodded. "Sure go ahead no ones going to take that spot." He said with a warm smile, Aries smiled back and said a quick, "Thank you." She gave the boys a quick smile. "Hi, I'm Aries Clayton." She said with a small smile. "Hello, I'm James Potter." The boy with the glasses said. "Hi, I'm Remus Lupin." The boy with a few scars had…

Every book has characters and setting. The book “A Snicker Of Magic” mostly centers Felicity Pickle who is the main character. Felicity Pickle is a sixth grader who is unusual on in her way. Felicity is shy and timid, but she is a wonderful writer. Also she lets everyone take her everywhere without questioning. But what makes her weird is the fact that she collects words and sees them hover around things and people. Felicity has never had friends and has never found the word home.When Felicity…