Hero

Hero by Perry Moore is a very unique novel set in an alternate that had me reading for hours until I finished.

Moore's novel has many different themes throughout the story. Trust is explored along with learning to love differences. These are the main themes that pop out at the a reader.

The style of Moore's Hero is slightly different than the style of most authors. The main character seems to say a lot more to himself in his mind than to other characters. This is the only unique quality about Moore's style, but the quality does add more to the book. Moore does a pretty good job of describing the settings of the book. Some places are well described while others are not.

Moore does an awesome job with his characters. They are all real people with various mental, emotional, or physical problems. I do believe the characters could be real people, however all the superpowers would have to go away first. The characters made me like the book a lot more than if the characters were dull and boring. The main character is Thom who has super powers that allow him to heal people. He is sensitive about some issues but is overall a pretty tough guy. Thom's dad Hal is involved in the story a lot. Hal was one of the world's greatest heroes until an accident stopped all his glory. Thom has a variety of super hero friends that all have different superpowers and are almost always helpful.

Hero takes place in a world where superheros and villains are everywhere. This alternate version of Earth is very different from our own Earth. Not only are there super powered people everywhere, there are monuments to heroes and even monuments to various disasters that have never happened on our Earth. Besides these main differences everything else is pretty similar to our own Earth.

Perry Moore does an amazing job with the plot of Hero. Thom Creed is a seemingly normal teen. However, Thom has many secrets that he has been battling with for years. You see, Thom has superpowers but that's not the biggest secret. Thom's biggest secret is that he is gay. Throughout the story Thom has to fight with these secrets, his father, and even the most powerful superheroes on Earth to have any chance of surviving.

Hero does not really relate to me because I have not really gone through any of the problems Thom has. This book also has a storyline that is very different from most novels.

I recommend Hero to everyone. However, I would advise parents to read this book before allowing your children to read Hero, because some of the subject matter may conflict with your views and values.



This book is 428 pages.

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, written by greatest English playwright ever, William Shakespeare is a captivating drama showcasing the downfall of Julius Caesar.

The main theme of Julius Caesar is do not kill people because the deed will come back to haunt you. This theme is portrayed throughout most of the novel.

William Shakespeare's writing style is different from current writing styles but not so different from writing styles of his time. Because Shakespeare wrote plays, Julius Caesar has no description of any setting in the drama. This is because the settings were meant to be seen on the stage in the form of backgrounds.

The characters in Julius Caesar are not really described at all, again because Shakespeare wrote plays. The characters were played by a different actor each time so describing a character would make the position harder to fill. However, their personalities come across well in the words they speak.

Julius Caesar is set in Ancient Rome. Therefore the setting and our current world are very different. The citizens of Rome eat different food, live in different types of houses, do different activities for fun, and even speak in a different way than we as a society do today. Shakespeare does not make me feel like I am in the drama because the work was a play and the settings were meant to be seen.

The plot of Julius Caesar is very interesting and easy to follow. The patricians and senators of Rome are worried about Julius Caesar becoming a tyrant. They begin to plot an assassination attempt on Caesar himself. The conspirators recruit several well known and powerful citizens to aide them in their attempt. However, the conspirators make one crucial mistake. They decide to only kill Caesar and spare his right-hand man Mark Antony. This mistake causes many problems for the conspirators and might turn into their downfall.

I would recommend this book to lovers of classic literature and Shakespeare enthusiasts. I would advise children to stay away because the book uses an older version of english that is hard to understand at times.

This book was 209 pages.

Semester Tests

Semester tests are just around the corner. Having had to take one in every class since fifth grade, I am sick and tired of them. I think that kids should have the option to take a semester test if they have an A in that particular class. Any grade below an "A" can be helped by a semester test but not an "A". Having an "A" before a semester test and a "B" after one is a horrible feeling no one should have to go through. The tests cause a student to risk his or her "A" based on the time they study. They could use this time to study more for semester tests in classes they do not have an "A" in, but with the current system this is not possible. This is why I believe semester tests should only be required in classes in which a students does not have an "A".

What Makes a Leader a True Leader

Leaders are a very important part of society. They make many decisions that affect the lives of everyone. Because of this influence, a leader must be a good and true leader.

What exactly makes a true leader? Well a true leader prevails and makes good decision in the face of adversity. This means they do not become stunned and helpless when adversity strikes. True leaders must also know the ideas and values of the people of country they represent. Without this quality the decisions would be based on personal interest, which is bad. Intelligence is also a good quality. I know all leaders seem intelligent, but not all have a extreme bundle of intelligence.

I decided to make a list of my all time favorite leaders. I believe they are all true leaders and this is what I came up with:

1. Jesus Christ - Well he was Jesus.
2. John F. Kennedy - He was one of the best presidents ever who led us through the Cuban Missle Crisis.
3. Bill Clinton
4. Dwight Eisenhower - He led us through World War II.
5. Octavius - He reunited Rome after Caesar's death.
6. Abraham Lincoln
7. Fred from Scooby-Doo - He always had a plan.
8. Angry Mobs
9. Franklin D. Roosevelt - He helped the country out of the great depression.
10. Don Quihote

Being Thankful

During the middle of a great Thanksgiving lunch, I began to think about all the various things I am thankful for in my life. This is the list of things I came up with.

1. Family-I have no idea what I would do without my family.

2. Friends-Having friends makes everyday more fun.

3. Home- I am really glad that I have a good house to live in.

4. Food- I have a great mom who cooks up really good food.

5. Nice clothes- This one seems superficial, but I like have nice clothes to put one.

6. Education- I am very thankful of my education.

7. Technology- Technology makes life so much easier.

8. My Music Ability- I love being able to play music.

9. Car- I am very glad that I have a car that is always available for my use.

10. Music- Music makes me very happy

I hope that this list of things I am thankful for has got you thinking about what you are thankful for in your life.