BR 2-12: Jack and the Westbourne Fair



Jack's week started badly. (p. 11)

 Some high school students are in a rebellious phase as I used to be. The main character, Jack is going through a rebellious phase, and then he doesn't do his homework, listen to his teachers, or follow school regulations. Furthermore, he stole two cans of spray paint and sprayed a picture with them in the wall at school. In the end, he was scoled by the headmaster. Like this, he had been a bad student. However, something has made him reformed. What's the "something"?

 When I was a high school student, I used to skip classes and my club activities, ditch school once in a while. Actually, I have sympathized with him to some degree, but now, I realize the importance of studying, so I do not do such a thing from now on.

Hobbs, Martyn. (2009). Jack and the Westbourne Fair. São Paulo: Helbling Readers Fiction.



BR 2-11: Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

On a snowy day in January, Henry and Henry's big dog Mudge saw a sign in a store window. (p. 5)

 Seeing a sign which said Snowman Contest, Saturday at the park, Henry decided to join the contest with his father and his dog Mudge. All of the participants built a variety of snowmen, and then what Henry's team built is ...  If you read this book, you will know about their work.

 This book is in the Ready-To-Read series. It has made me want to play in the snow. In Kumamoto, we rarely have snow even in winter, but in Montana, they have much snow in winter. Actually, I'm going to Billings, Montana next month in an ESL program of MSUB. Therefore, I will be able to enjoy playing winter sports. Can't wait!

Story by Rylant, Cynthia. Pictures byStevenson, Sucie. (2000). Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan. New York: Ready-To-Read.