How To Ride A Dragon

Yesterday I watched the movie 'How To Ride A Dragon'. Unfortunately, I didn't watch it in 3D. Its really good and the graphics were great. Toothless, the dragon (not really toothless), is a very adorable dragon. The eyes are just big and, well look at the picture. The boy is named

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Hiccup, a very different viking.

The story is about Hiccup, who doesn't want to kill dragons and finds Hiccup. He gets Hiccup to trust him and they ride the skies together. However, Vikings hunt dragons . Its their lifestyle. Hiccup discovers the Dragon nest and finds that all dragons steal food, for they are afraid of the humongous Dragon. The vikings find out about Toothless and force him to take them to the nest, to exterminate them all. Hiccup and his friends ride the other dragons to save Toothless and the Vikings. The giant dragon appears and the Vikings almost got killed. Hiccup frees Toothless and they defeat the Dragon with some fancy flying by the both of them. Hiccup wakes up with his left leg gone and a metal part instead, like Toothless. Toothless lost his left part of his tail, which helps him steer and fly. Hiccup goes outside to see that the Vikings made peace with the dragons and now riding is a normal event.

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I wish I saw it in 3D. It would look awesome.

Black Pearl.

1. I think the Sevillano will survive, because he is the only enemy that actually is proven in the story. He will probably survive and try to steal the Pearl of Heaven from the Madonna. This is what I think.

I think Ramon's father will not come back because maybe the author will make that for changing Ramon. Usually the death of a family member changes a person, for better or for worse. I think Ramon's father's death will be an obstacle the author planned for Ramon.

2. I think Luzon came to Ramon because to tell him that the Manta Diablo has taken its revenge on Ramon and will soon come after him. Luzon has constantly warned Ramon to throw the Pearl away and tries to tell Ramon again.

I think Luzon's motive is to keep Ramon alive. I think so because Ramon and his father are the only ones who pay him fairly for the pearls he finds and he has a huge family to feed. He wants Ramon alive so he can sell him the pearls, and get enough money for food, clothes, etc for his family. He wants Ramon alive because Ramon and his father pay good for his pearls.

The Black Pearl - Extended Response.

Our next book is "The Black Pearl" by Scott O'Dell. My question is what is the beliefs of the Manta Diablo by Luzon and Ramon?

Ramon doesn't think the Manta Diablo is a threat and wants to see it. Luzon is terrified of the Manta Diablo and tries to stay away from it as far as possible. One reason for each of them to show their beliefs. For Ramon, it is in Chapter 1, when he talks about the Manta Diablo, and Chapter 6, where he warns Ramon.

The story states, "It was strange long ago I did not believe in the Manta Diablo. When my mother would threaten me I would quietly laugh to myself. I wanted to believe the Manta Diablo was really alive somewhere and that he would come when he was called." This excerpt shows that Ramon is not afraid of the Manta Diablo, but very curious about it and does not think of it much as a threat. I see where he is coming from, but I think he should be more wary of the Manta Diablo. This shows Ramon's belief about the Manta Diablo.

The author wrote, " 'I cannot go to the cave to search for pearls. I cannot go because I fear the Manta Diablo. If you go there, then it is alone. El Diablo cannot blame me.' " This is from the book, this shows how the Indian, Luzon, thinks about the Manta Diablo. I know why Luzon is scared of the Manta Diablo, and it has support, however, he should worry a bit less because it is sure, the Manta Diablo is strong, but there is no proof it has supernatural powers. This shows Luzon's beliefs about the Manta Diablo.

In conclusion, Ramon does not worry about the Manta Diablo, and Luzon is scared of the Manta Diablo. Ramon's support is in Chapter 1, and Luzon's is in Chapter 6. This shows how both Ramon and Luzon think about the Manta Diablo.

Alternate Ending

We had to write a alternate ending for Wrinkle In Time. I will write several quotes and a summary for it.

"-a young human girl, about her age, with blonde, almost white hair and bright green eyes."

" 'What are you?' demanded Meg. The girl smiled. 'What had four legs in the morning, two in the afternoon, and three in the evening?' "

The story continues normally until Chapter 11, when Meg was talking to Aunt Beast. She meets, Arianna Jane, a girl like Charles Wallace and Mrs. Whatsit, Who and Which. They talk for a while, and when Meg decides to go back to Camozotz, Arianna goes with her. They run into trouble with the residents and was chased around the city. Several people helped them, but they were caught.

"Meg and Arianna hid under the door, shivering. 'Do you think they caught us?' Meg asked. Arianna shrugged. 'I do not know. What I do know, is that we should thank them.' Arianna nodded towards the boys. 'Thank you very much.' One boy smiled. 'No problem, someone needed to cause trouble here for once.' Suddenly, they heard pounding above them. They froze. Arianna stood up slowly, crouching a bit while one of the boys picked up a block of debris. They door slowly opened and there was a guard, and behind him, there was the girl from earlier."

Arianna finally used some of her powers, which is understanding and manipulating the elements, and escapes. Meg and Arianna finally reach Central Central Intelligence which where they face another block. The guards try and succeed to capture Meg. Arianna start to search for Meg while the guards try to brainwash her.

Meg manages to defend her mind from IT when Arianna comes in the room. She heads for IT while Meg tries to break the spell over Charles Wallace. They struggle, then succeed, but the Dark Thing appears and goes through Arianna.

"A black cloud formed above them, and Arianna felt coldness seeped into her very bones."

She is controlled for a while but Charles Wallace, Meg, and Arianna manages to drive The Dark Thing away. Charles Wallace tessers them back to Earth and into the Murry garden. They meet up with Mr. Murry, Calvin, Dennys, Sandy, and Mrs. Murry. They hug and talk and Mrs. Whatsit, Who, and Which appear to tell them something. They disappeared and Arianna was turning into fog. She waves good bye and supposedly follows after Mrs. Who, Whatsit, and Which.

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Wrinkle In Time

Another Post. I have to pick four characters to admire and why.

I admire Charles Wallace.

I admire him because of his intelligence. He, at a young age is very smart. I know I am in the middle, but he is at the high end of the stick. I envy his mind and power. When I mean power, I mean mental power. He is smart enough not to fall in any traps and is mentally powerful enough to block the red eyed man's mind attack. I also wish I had the courage to give up myself, to allow myself to be controlled, to find my own father. I admire Charles's intelligence, mental power, and courage.

I admire Calvin.

I admire him because of his determination. His will is strong and I envy that. He wants to protect Meg and Charles very much and I envy that feeling. Calvin's determination is strong enough to follow Meg, Charles, and three unnknown, ominous, ladies to an unknown place. I admire Calvin for his determination and his will.

I admire Meg.

I admire her because of her passion and she is strongwilled. She fights against bullies and doesnt let them hurt her that much. She is passionate enough to search another world to find her missing father. I envy her passion and determination. She would fight boys older than her because they insulted Charles Wallace, her little brother. I envy that. I admire Meg's passion and strength.

I admire Mrs. Murry.

I admire her because even though her love of her life is missing, unknown, and might even be dead, she still doesn't let it drag her down. She manages her children great and doesn't let nasty rumors her hurt. I envy the way rumors don't bother her and that she can still live somewhat normally even though she misses her husband terribly. She doesn't cry in front of her children, and I think she is great for that. She can seem like she is okay, even though her heart is broken. I admire Mrs. Murry because of her strength.

Favorite Event

Here we are again! Its Wrinkle In Time again. This time, I have to write my favorite event in chapter four and why. I'm still not sure yet. Maybe, the 'dark' thing.

Well, my favorite part in Chapter four is when they describe the place where they tessered to, Uriel, the third planet if the star of Malak in the spiral nebula Messier 101.

"They were standing in a sunlit field, and the air around them was moving with the delicious fragrance that comes only on the rarest of spring days when the sun's touch is gentle and the apple blossoms are just beginning to unfold. -was golden with light. The grasses were a tender new green, and scattered about were tiny, multicolored flowers. -mountain reaching so high into the sky that its peak was lost in a crown of puffy white clouds. From the trees at the base of the mountain came a sudden singing of birds. There was an air of ineffable peace and joy all around her that her heart's wild thumping slowed."

I love this part because the description makes the place the absolute epitome of peace. Here's another description of the place.

" They left the fertile fields and flew across a great plateau of granite-like rock shaped into enormous monoliths. These had a definite, rhythmic form, but they were not statues; they were not like Meg had ever seen before, and she wondered if they had been made by wind and weather, by the formation of this earth, or if they were a creation of the beings like the one on which she rode."

This describes another place, that is not very peaceful, but breathtaking beautiful. Here is another place that they encounter on Uriel.

"They left the great granite plain and flew over a garden even more beautiful than anything in a dream. In it were gathered many of the creatures like the one Mrs. Whatsit had become, some lying among the flowers, some swimming in a broad, crystal river that flowed through the garden, some moving in and out of the trees. They were making music, music that came not only from their throats but from the movement of their great wings as well."

This is more calming and peaceful with looks to die for, and Madeleine describes the places perfectly. This is why this is my favorite part.

Wrinkle In Time - Favorite Character

In our class we're reading "Wrinkle In Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. I read this last year, but I dont mind because I love it. We have to write whos your fav character, why, blah blah blah, stuff like that. Since shes reading our blog, Ill write here. : )

My favorite character is Charles Wallace Murry.

He is young, about 5-ish. People think he is slow so they either pity him or insult him. He doesnt care and he is the opposite of what they think. He is a genius and kind and seems to read his mother's and his older sister Meg's mind. He can keep up an intelligent conversation with people he likes and is mature. One example is when Meg comes down from her room, scared and Charles is waiting for her, even heating up the milk for her already. He also knows his mom would come down because he heated up extra milk. Charles is 5 and his word of the day is "exclusive". Meg and their mom trust Charles Wallace enough to use a knife to make sandwiches. Here is a snippet from the book that reflects on Charles Wallace's maturity and intelligence, from Meg's point of view.

"How did Charles Wallace always know about her? How could he always tell? He knew never knew- or seemed to care- what Dennys or Sandy was thinking. It was his mother's mind, and Meg's that he probed with frightening accuracy. Was it because people were a little afraid of him when they whispered about the Murry's youngest child? '- the baby boy certainly arent all there.' It was true that Charles Wallace seldom spoke when anybody was around, so that many people thought that he never learned how to talk. -people looked at him and clucked, shaking their heads sadly. -Charles Wallace began to speak, suddenly, with none of the usual baby preliminaries, using entire sentences."

This clearly shows how deep and mature Charles Wallace is. Here is another excerpt from the book that shows Charles scolding an adult.

"'No,' Charles said. Now you musn't give in to her mother, or I shall be very angry.' 'Mrs. Whatsit,' Charles demanded severly, 'why did you take Mrs. Buncombe's sheets?' 'You must return them at once.' ' It was very wrong of you.' 'If you needed sheets so badly you should've asked me.'"

Here is a quote Charles Wallace quoted in the story.

"The road in hell is paved with good intentions."

He shouldn't even know about that quote in his age, nevermind knowing what it means. He shows intelligence way beyond his age and is unaffected to what others say about him. He is kind and can handle unusual situations. This is why I like Charles Wallace Murry.

Anime Mania

I do love anime/manga! The art and storyline are imaginative and new. The art is intersting and cute. My favorites are 'Hikaru No Go', 'D.Gray-man', 'Black Cat', 'MAR' or 'Marchen Awakens Romance', 'Kuroshitsuji', 'Penguin Brothers', 'Gakuen Alice', 'Penguin Revolution',

Who Is Michelle Kwan?

Sorry I havent been on for a while. I've gotten quite lazy. Here's the events of me going ice sktaing with my family at Navy Pier during Winter Break. It was great! I skated for an hour and my legs were exhausted. I don't know how people do these things. I can't even skate that fast, let alone do twirls and jumps. Ice skaters are amazing, especially Michelle Kwan. Even heard of her? She is really good and started young. I hope I can somewhat be that good.