My Top 10 Favorite Book Quotes

1.  ‘’When given the choice between being Right and being Kind. Choose Kind.’’

-Wonder- R.J. Palacio

2.    ‘’You’re The Narrator, The Protagonist And The Sidekick. You’re The Storyteller And   The Story Told. You Are Somebody’s Something But Also Yours You.’’

-Turtles All the Way Down- John Green

3.    ‘’Thomas Edison’s last words were ‘’It’s very beautiful over there.’’ I don’t know where there is, but I believe it is somewhere, and hope it is beautiful.’’

- Looking for Alaska- John Green

 

4. ‘’Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.’’

-The Hunger Games- ‎Suzanne Collins

5. ‘’You say your not special because the world doesn’t know about you, but that’s an insult to me. I know about you.’’

-The Fault in Our Stars- John Green

6.’’Instead of focusing on the things we can’t change, focus on the things you can change.’’

- Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie- Jordon Sonnenblick

7. ‘’I wish I could freeze this moment, right here, right now, and live in it forever’’

- Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins

8.  ‘’I think there should be a rule that everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.’’

-Wonder- R.J. Palacio

9. ‘’As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen’’

-Winnie the Pooh- A. A. Milne

10. ‘’Isn’t it amazing how life is one thing, and in an instant it becomes something else?’’

- If I Stay- Gayle Forman 

"Trapped" Book Review @mdnorthrop

            My recent trip to my school library was very short due to the fact that I needed to get back to class. I am someone who in the time of need grabs a book based upon its outer cover.  Not that I am one to judge a book by its cover, but at this time it seemed necessary. ‘’Trapped’’ just happened to be the book I grabbed that day, I was expecting this story to be one that would go back on the shelves the next day but, I was completely wrong.  After returning to class, I opened this book and I was captivated within seconds. This was a story I read within days, and I truly couldn’t put it down. Not only did I feel connected, but I could easily put myself in the place of the characters.  ‘’Trapped’’ is a story of seven students, all of different social statuses, who get trapped in their High School during a major snowstorm. With no connection to the outside world, you watch as these seven students help each other through the cold, dark days. This is a book that I recommend to middle school students due to the fact that it is so relatable during these long, snowy days of winter! Go check out ‘’Trapped’’ by Michael Northrop today!

"The Fault in Our Stars" ‏Book Review @johngreen

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a story that makes you laugh out loud one minute and cry the next. It took me less than a day to finish this novel.  It is the type of book that you can’t put down until you have read it cover to cover.  It is my “go to” book for long car rides or lazy winter days at home curled up with a blanket and a good book. I really enjoy this book and the themes that are portrayed throughout it. One quote and theme that really hit home for me was, “I am on a rollercoaster that only goes up my friend,’’ stated by Augustus Waters.  Although the main characters are facing life and death situations, they are determined to see the positive in all aspects of their lives.  How many of us could learn from this?  I often hear teachers at my school tell students to “keep small problems small.”  What a great lesson.  Although we all hit bumps in the road, we need to be thankful for the friends and family we have along for the ride. John Green takes a story of two cancer patients and makes it so much more than what you would expect! The story of Hazel and Augustus will inspire you to live every moment of your life to the fullest! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and rank it as one of my top ten favorites. Check out The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

"Wonder" Book Review @RJPalacio

‘’Let us all meet each other with a smile.’’- Mother Teresa  This quote is a good theme for the book Wonder because the smallest gesture can make the greatest impact on someone's life. August (Auggie) Pullman was a child just like everyone else who wanted to fit in. As a young boy, he was diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome, which causes facial deformities. His parents decided to protect him from the horror of people and the comments they can make by home schooling him. When he reached grade five, he and his family decided to give public schooling a try. Auggie was then enrolled in Beecher Prep school in the fall. Wonder takes you through the journey of ten year old August Pullman and the problems he faces during his first public school year. Auggie learns that kindness from one person can make all the difference in the world. I hope that Wonder, by R.J. Palacio inspires you to be loving towards all and be an over all kinder person. Go check out Wonder by R.J Palacio, and also 365 Days of Wonder, both of which are bound to make you smile. Wonder, the movie, first premieres on November 17th, 2017.  #choosekind