BR 2-12: New York

I have never been to New York City. But I really yearn for it. People call New York City "Big Apple." There are a lot of attractive things. It is divided into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. I want to go Rockefeller Center in Fifth Avenue in Manhattan at expecially Christmastime. And I want to see the musical at Broadway. I heard New York is very cold place. I really hate cold weather so I might be not able to stand it there. But I want to visit there once in a lifetime.

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BR 2-11: Emma

I thought Emma is just like a butterfly which has a colorful, big feather. She is nosy, hateful but so lovely. First, I had not liked her so much, but had come to like gradually. I felt exhilaration after reading it. She sometimes guesses wrong, but she is very honesty. This story was very peaceful and happy so I enjoyed reading it. It was good story.

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BR 2-10: The Oscars

I'm excited when season of Academy Award comes. I really like movies. I cannot watch its broadcasting in real time, but I check result out at the website and watch it on the morning TV show every year. Prize awarding ceremony of Academy is now held at Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. A red carpet is putted down, actors and actresses dressed up are walking, talking, and smiling at the camera. I think I really want to go there. By the way, do you know the reason why the Oscar Statuette is called so? It is not sure, but there are some theories about that. The one is "Uncle Oscar." It's said to have begun when the Academy's Executive Secretary, Margaret Herrick looked at the Oscar Statuette and said "This looks like my uncle Oscar," and it was run as a column to the newspaper. Walt Disney read the column, and used "Oscar" in the acceptance speech. Then it is said that people came to call so. It has no foundation but I like and believe it. The Academy Award will be in season soon. I'm looking forward to it!

As an aside, Brad Pitt has not won the Oscar yet. I hope he will get it soon!

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BR 2-09: Little Women

This story would be read at 100 years from now. I think the theme of this story is "HAPPINESS." It is in usual days spent with family and friends. The readers realize that when they read "Little Women." Characters of the March family are realistic and have plenty of heart. They each have a problem to a greater or lesser extent, get over that, and grow up. And that's why they touch a chord with many readers. I got peaceful feeling after I read it. They were poor and know their weskness. So they thought to support each other is very important. I thought they tell us to share affection is more precious than wealth and fame.

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BR 2-08: Audrey Hepburn

Now there might be not actress like Audrey Hepburn. She had charming beauty other women didn't have. She said "My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses."

She was born in Brussels, Belgium in 1929. She had an exotic look that took over from her Irish-British father and Dutch mother. She also had a slight body that trained by ballet. She sprang into fame when she played the Princess on Roman Holiday. I have two favorite her movies. Audrey on Sabrina was so beautiful and charming. I also ached for Holly on Breakfast at Tiffany's. I used to hanker for Holly to have a French bread while looking at the Tiffany's show window. I have its poster on the wall in my room. Besides, I used to listen to Moon River Holly sang in the movie. I'm not age knowing her well, but I was enchanted by her. She will live in our mind forever.

Rice, C. (2000). Audrey Hepburn. Edinburgh: Pearson Eduation Limited.

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BR 2-07: Brad Pitt

I was happy when I found this book in the library! Cuz I love BRAD PITT sooooooooooo much <3 This book tells you his detailed biography and reality. I've loved him since I was sixteen years old. But there was much truth I had not known.

When Brad Pitt was a high school student, he was popular among the girls. They loved him without any cloths lol. He already had a friendly smile, wonderful blue eyes, and a beautiful body. He was always thinking that he wants to do something in the bigger world. Then, he left his hometown and went to Hollywood by his car alone before he finishes the College. To become an actor. He had played only small roles of the TV program for a long time. In 1990, he won the role of the movie Thelma & Louise at last. It was a small role, but many people who saw this movie were enchanted to sexy Brad. Thereafter, he played on many movies and enchanted many people. I think he's not only handsome but also a wonderful actor. He has always challenged different roles. When he plays a crazy or dirty man, he shows his real ability. So I want you to see his movies more.

This book also speaks about his romance. He fell in love with some actress. He married with Jennifer Aniston in 2000 but they divorced 5 years later. Now his partner is Angelina Jolie. They have 6 children, but do you know they don't marry? They say they won't marry until all the people in the US come to be able to marry. Brad really love his children and must be good daddy. Now he is forty-five years old. I wish he were my daddy, or husband... Anyway, if you want to know about Brad Pitt, please ask me whatever lol.

Taylor, N. (2002). Brad Pitt. Edinburgh: Pearson Eduation Limited.

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Flowers for Algernon

I read "Flowers for Algernon" as the assignment for the other subject. Most people say that this novel makes them cry. But I had an impression different from other people.

Honestly, I was getting angry to the author who made this story up reading it. Because, I couldn't help feeling that the main character Charlie Gordon is always condemned.

Charlie who had mental retardation (To lag of development of the spirit, and difficulty of studying and intellectual endeavor) was changed to a genius having a high IQ by the scientific elites. He was always teased and mocked before. He thought that he would be loved by everyone if he gets as smart as other people. The scientists told him "If this experiment succeeds, we would be able to help retarded people like you in future," and made him undergo brain surgery. They understood that this experiment had various risks, but they left success of the experiment to him. He always had a genial smile no matter how he was ridiculed. However, that reason isn't only that he had a soft heart. That is because he didn't realize that he was laughingstock. Although, people said "You was a good person before" to Charlie who changed to a genius and was suffering between a high intelligence and infantile emotion. I thought that he had done nothing wrong. I also couldn't understand the thinking of his mother who abandoned him. Does such mother exist? Would I have a hate to the child like her if my child would be born with a handicap? I got scary thinking that. I made up my mind to never become like her.I want to become a mother who can get a pleasure and meaning of the child's birth with a destiny.

If Charlie Gordon exist, would he live a life like this story? Is human a heartless living thing as this story says? I don't think so. There must be love and kindness among human relations. At least, I want to be a person who has them. I think it was right that this story's a fiction. If it is a non fiction, I would be sorrowful.

I haven't ever read novels so much. Most novels I read are beautiful stories that gives me love and wishes. I've shocked because I've read the novel that has no wishes like this "Flowers for Algernon" for the first time. That is because I might lack something. But I could get the chance to think what we should be through Charlie Gordon's lonely life.

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BR 2-06: Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is a Hollywood star who has a great smile. Her smile turns the atmosphere brighter. What story is there behind such her smile?

I've watched her movies such as "Pretty Woman", "My Best Friend's Wedding", "Runaway Bride", "Notting Hill", "The Mexican" and "Ocean's series." I like "My Best Friend's Wedding" the most. I liked her permed hair and so little face. This book was so interesting for me who love Hollywood movies.

Taylor, N. (2002). Julia Roberts. Edinburgh: Pearson Eduation Limited.

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BR 2-05: Simon and the Spy

Simon was rushing to get in the train atthe station. Then, he clashed with the old woman and their bags fell down and opened. He putted the old woman's letter into his bag unawares. He get in the train, and enjoyed talking with the girl who was beside him. The old woman was looking at Simon's bag because she wanted her letter which was in it. Simon and the girl never noticed the old woman's existence... Honesty, this story was boring to me... I thought we should see to the spy!

Laird, E. (1990). Simon and the Spy. Edinburgh: Pearson Eduation Limited.

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BR 2-04: Percy and the Pirates

Percy Pike and his family had difficulty in making a living. One day, Percy tried to catch some fishes and surprise everyone, but his boat went down. Then he was saved by the pirates. Captain Crook made Percy join his crew. He've monopolized his crew's exploit and deserted his crews. His crew finally became only Percy. Then, Percy led Captain Crook into a trap and took treasures home. He and his family have lived happily...

I can't believe it! I thought, "Is this a fairy tale!?" after I finished reading. I wouldn't wanna make my child read it. Certainly, Captain Crook was haughty and vicious. But Percy have eventually done an act similar to Captain Crook. In addition, he became rich thanks to the pirate's treasures. This is unethical!

Punter, R. (2007). Percy and the Pirates. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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BR 2-03: The Wish Fish

Bob and Bet lived by the sea. One day, Bob caught a magic fish. The fish gave them three wishes. But they greedily wished to become richer. Then, the fish deprived of their wishes.

This is simple and too short story. But it is an important moral to human. We're just like devil of greed. I hope to be a pure person who values the mind forever.

Davidson, S. (2007). The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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BR 2-02: The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Which do you prefer, the town or the country?

This is a story of the mouse Pipin who lives in the country and his cousin Toby who lives in the town. Pipin was lying in the grass, eating fruits and nuts, and enjoying a leisured life. Then, Toby visited to stay his house. But, Toby who adjusts to life in the town didn't feel comfortable there. Then, Pipin went to stay Toby’s house. He was overcome by the atmosphere of the town but Toby happily said "Home, sweet home." Toby’s house was so large. They had a good feed, but were found and chased by the cat. Next morning, Pipin leave there and went home. He happily said “Home, sweet home!” and snuggled down in his warm hay bed.

When I had finished read, I thought “There’s no place like home.”

Davidson, S. (2007). The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. London: Usborne Publishing Ltd.

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BR 2-01: Dog in School

Don't you have an experience that saw a dog during class when you were an elementary school kid or a junior high school student? I remember that I got excited then though I didn't know why.


The girl met the dog on her way to school in the morning. The dog had no name tag so she decided to call him "Mystery." She tried to say good bye to him but he followed her to school. The teacher tries to catch and run him but Mystery runs away fast. The children also run after Mystery and the teacher around the school...

I liked looking at the outside of window during class because class was usually boring. I sometimes saw a dog in exercise area when I was an elementary school student. From where did he come? Is he stray dog? Wouldn't he come into the school building? I think it was a fun moment because I had been thinking of such a thing.

Strong, J. (2000). Dog in School. Edinburgh: PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED.

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BR 1-13: The Dragon and the Phoenix

I had imagined that this story is the dragon and the phoenix fighting, but they had great friendship. Which do you like better, the dragon or the phoenix? I like the phoenix. He is so beautiful bird. The phoenix is a bird in the legend of living in eternal time. His tears heal wounds, and his bloods give an amrit life. He is born again after he lives for 500 years. I don't want to the amrit life, but I want to see the phoenix's tears. When would he cry? Would he cry when he want to heal someone's wound? If so, I think he is a gentle living thing.

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BR 1-12: The RUNAWAY PANCAKE

I like pancakes so much. I often top it with whipped cream and strawberries and nuts. But I have never seen a pancake runs away. Maybe, you also have never seen it. This book is the story of the runaway pancake. The reason why he runs away is that he doesn't want to be eaten. I want to see such a pancake once. What would you do if the pancake you made does it? I would say "I won't eat you so don't run away" to it. I would enjoy talking with it. And I want to ask it “What’s your name?” first. If it doesn't have name, I would name it. And I would ask "Do you make a friend of me?" If it says "No," I will munch it!

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BR 1-11: CATCH THE BUS

What time do you get up every day? And how do you go to school? I usually get up about one and a half hour before the class starts. And I usually leave my home by bicycle about 10 minutes before the class starts. In this book, brother and sister bear get up 10 minutes before school bus arrives. They wash hastily, and dress hastily. They come downstairs hastily, and eat breakfast hastily. And they catch the bus with difficulty. I cannot get myself ready in only 10 minutes. I wake up with an alarm clock of my cell phone every day. An alarm sound is Seiko Matsuda singing "Rock'n Rouge." The phrase "Pure-pure lips♪" wakes me up. What is your alarm sound? Or your alarm is your mom?

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BR 1-10: Happy Birthday, THOMAS!

I think Thomas is the most famous tank engine. I remember that I watched on "Ponkickies" when I was little. A story of this picture book is about Thomas's birthday. Thomas thought that he wanted his friends to celebrate his birthday. But no one said, "Happy Birthday." And Sir Topham Hatt said, "You must work today, Thomas." Thomas worked hard. But when he had finished his work, all his friends said, "Surprise!" They had been making up the party behind Thomas' back. Thomas was celebrated by everyone. He was very happy. I think that a surprise party is good idea. It is glad for not only the person who is celebrated but also the person who celebrates.

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BR 1-09: Scat, Cats!

So many cats are in the house. The boy and the girl shout, “Scat, cats!” Some cats trip the boy feet and others claw the chair. The boy and the girl constantly shout, "No! No! No!" But when cats don’t come, the boy and the girl miss them. And when cats come again, the boy and the girl cherish them. Then cats become nice cats.

Do you like cats? I like cats very much. If the boy and the girl dislike cats, cats do things they dislike. But if they like cats, cats don't do so. I recalled the thing that I learned in introduction to English literature. I studied about George Bernard Shaw’s "Pygmalion" in that class. It is that if teachers expect students, students meet teachers' expectation. This is called “Pygmalion effect.” I thought this is also true of this story.

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BR 1-08: Pirates Ahoy!

In a slow morning, all the animals on the farm were bored. But, a piggy Fletcher found the old wagon. They got on it, and it became their rumply pirate ship. It went faster and faster, and they crashed into the big and old apple tree. But they didn’t give up, they made the school bus and the fire engine their pirate ship. Finally, they found the plane. They rode on it and made it their pirate ship. But they felt dizzy because that pirate ship was bouncing. And they tried to land. But they fell in the pond! They returned to the farm, and they became bored again...

I thought those animals are so cute. They ride on their pirate ship merrily and cheerfully. While they were pirates, they were smile constantly. They were happy constantly while they were the pirates. This book doesn’t have a moral, but it makes me peaceful feel.

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BR 1-07: The Christmas Tree Ship

Captain Herman cuts trees and to brings it to the city in every Christmas with his crew. His ship is a fishing schooner in summer, but it becomes the Christmas Tree Ship in winter. But in Christmas of one year, the Christmas Tree Ship is wrecked in the sea. Captain Herman and his crew never came back. Captain Herman's wife and three daughters cry so much. But they think they should do something. Then, they cut trees and bring it to the city as Captain Herman and his crew had been doing.

Most Christmas books are happy stories. But this is not. This is sad story a little. But it is beautiful. This makes holy feeling to us. Christmas is happy day, but we should cherish true meaning of Christmas.

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