Jack's Run

Jack’s Run
By: Roland Smith

“The Hook”

"That’s what happened,' Jack said. He handed Commander If to Catalin Cristobal. 'I think this is yours. I think he belongs to the both of us'. Cat said, taking the battered astronaut. They were sitting in Sam Sebesta’s old room at the Nevada Hotel in Elko. Jack had his leg propped up on the bed. The desert sunlight coming through the window was beginning to fade. They had been in the room for hours talking…" (Ch.57)

Recommendation

This is the THRILLING sequel to Zach’s Lie. Zach’s Lie is the first book recommend by Allison Jerome, Sarah Jacob and me, Sydney Manning. This book answers all your questions about the first book and what happens next. Jack's Run is going to keep you on the edge of your seat! They change their names again and have to START ALL OVER! When Jack comes to Los Angeles, something happens to he and Joann and puts them in DANGER AGAIN! I can't tell anymore or I'll give the book away.

WARNING: THERE IS MODERN VIOLENCE. THIS BOOK IS FOR 5TH GRADERS AND UP.

Recommend By: Sydney Manning

The “Hook” “Double Helix” by Nancy Werlin

Eli,

It’s clear to me that you’ve gotten to know Quincy Wyatt and that your new job is with Wyatt Transgenics. I don’t want to know the details of how that happened. I don’t care. I simply ask you not to take the job. In fact, I ask you not to let this man to be in your life in any way.
I can’t tell you why, Eli. But I am begging you to do what I ask, and to do it immediately and without question.

Love, Dad


... Then I blurted, “But I have to ask questions.”
“No,” said my father steadily. “I can’t answer them.
“But if I’m giving up I’m giving up a good job-a job I think I’d really like-“
“Are you giving it up?” interrupted my father.
I shrugged uneasily. “I don’t know. If you would only tell me what you have against him.”
“No.”[Pages 57 and 58]



Recommendation:
If you like suspense, you’ll like this book. Eli Samuels has gotten into a job offered to him by the famous molecular biologist, Dr. Wyatt and he seems to be paying special attention to Eli. Is there a catch?
Eli’s girlfriend doesn’t think so, but his father is highly against his taking of the job and won’t say why. From what Dr. Wyatt has been saying, he knows it has something to do with his mother, who has Huntington’s disease. As Eli continues to work with Dr. Wyatt, he learns why his father hates Dr. Wyatt and what he has been doing. If you want to find out why, read this book.
Recommendation by Eddie Xie

Wringer

The “Hook”
“Arthur Dodds exploded. ‘Sissymissy!
Girlbaby!’ He gave the swing chain such a yank
that Palmer was thrown like a bronco rider onto
the ground. Arthur Dodds took off, braying,
‘I’m a wringer, I’m a wringer! I’m gonna get me
a pigeon and wring ‘im!’
And he did."
(p. 48)

“By the time Arthur got there, the pigeon
was on the ground and being chased around
the picnic tables by half a dozen squealing toddlers.
Arthur joined the chase. The bird flapped up
onto a table…. Arthur lunged across the table,
knocking drinks, smashing pickled eggs, and snatched the
pigeon by the legs in a bowl of chicken salad.
According to the story, Arthur threw his arms
into the air like a boxing champion and crowed,
‘Got me one!’ Then right before the gaping
eyes of the picnickers, he wrung its neck."
(p. 49)

My recommendation:
Have you ever had an experience that you didn’t want to experience? If you do, then you have a connection with Palmer! Palmer is a 9-year-old boy but he has one problem: he is running out of birthdays. And what exactly do I mean by that? Well, in just one year he is going to become ten years old, an age an average child in Palmer’s town would be looking forward to turn. Only he isn’t looking forward for his tenth birthday, because he is going to soon become a wringer at that age. A wringer in Palmer’s town means a boy who twists pigeon’s necks when they aren’t dead in a pigeon-shooting contest. This turns out to be a big problem for Palmer because his father was one too and encourages him to become like him. Plus, Palmer has made 3 friends, all which either are wringers or want to be wringers. Things even worsen when a mysterious bird shows up at his window. What is the bird like? Where does he truly belong? Would Palmer regret letting the bird in his room? Read this book to find out!

Recommendation by Juan Pablo Perez Zafra

Ice Drift

"The Hook"

Ice sparkled from the dogs coats and hung down from their underbelly. Maja cried out, "They have been in the water. Look!" Snow pelting their smooth brown face, she yelled again, over the wind, "Could Alika and Sulu be a drift?"

There was always that dreaded possibility when the villagers were seal hunting on the floe ice, but it happened rarely. "Maybe!"

Kussu yelled back face taut with fright."We must go after them!"
"Of course!" Kussu shouted. "Of course!"

He ran to the village from the reliance and began to ring it. Their sons were in danger. The boys might die." (Page 178)


"Reccommendation"

Have you ever felt alone? Even if you're with someone you love? Well one day Alika a teenage boy, and Sulu a boy about our age are doing the things they and their tribe are told to do. Then all of a sudden everyone watched in horror as the water and ice broke and started to expand, you would be scared too, right. On the left over abandoned peice of hard ice lay Sulu and Alika frightened and scared. Along with a dog named Jamka, these two boys need help. Will they ever find their way home, or will they be trapped forever? Read the book to find out!

Reccommendation By: Paige Martin and Lauren Molloy