But Todd does not have the courage to tell his parents that he instead wants to be a writer, not a lawyer. A little later, Todd tells Neil that he is in a similar situation with his parents involving his older brother who also attended Welton a few years ago, graduated, and attended Yale Law School and became a lawyer and his parents want the exact same thing for him. Perry also wants him to become a doctor, which further worries the boy. Neil is under pressure from his stern father's will. Later in his dorm, Neil is ordered by his grumpy and domineering father (Kurtwood Smith) to drop his involvement with the school annual in order to maintain good grades so the boy may become a doctor much as he has done. Todd meets Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard) a friendly and ambitious student whom becomes his dorm roommate. This semester begins during an orientation gathering with a speech given by the stern Headmaster Nolan (Norman Lloyd), who states the academy's four pillars: Tradition, Honor, Discipline, and Excellence. Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke), a lonely and painfully shy teenager, who is under pressure by his stern parents because he must live up to his older brother's reputation to attend Yale and become a lawyer, arrives for the new semester at the Welton Academy for boys - Todd's brother also attended Welton and was a popular and well-regarded student there.
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Wilks shot out the creature's legs and this allowed Billie to get away from the creature and allow Wilks to finish it off. The marine was ambushed and killed by a xenomorph and another took Billie to take back to the hive as a host. Billie protested but was eventually taken by the other Marine so Wilks could get the escape route cleared. During this time a Marine Corporal named Wilks was taking her with his squad to escape the doomed colony.ĭuring the escape, Wilks eventually handed Billie off to one of his squadmates so he could force open a sealed door. The situation was complicated by the Marines losing their dropship to a xenomorph stowaway and the colony's reactor going critical. She managed to survive the infestation on her own for the month that followed and was discovered by a squad of Colonial Marines. Sometime later her mother and brother suffered the same fate. Billie glanced at her father and saw that a strange creature was attached to her father's face. Her parents ventured into the ship and after some time her mother came out of the ship dragging her father. Her parents took her, her brother, and Gene Zendall out on an expedition where they discovered a wreckage of a ship of unknown origin. Born on the colony world of Rim in 2169, Wilhemina aka Billie was the younger of two children to Russ and his wife Sarah. Gr 4-7-In the sequel to The Strangers, Haddix reintroduces 12-year-old Chess (Rochester), 10-year-old Emma, eight-year-old Finn, and their neighbor and partner-in-crime, 13-year-old Natalie. How did the people in the other world become bad? Why don’t the kids wonder if they themselves are the impostors of the other world, and not the other way around? Why all the surveillance? This adventurous sequel paves the way for a trilogy where the families save both worlds. The narrative brings up more questions than it solves. It is definitely a prerequisite to read book one. Each chapter is told from a different point of view. Haddix weaves a dystopian tale about government control, prison reform, fair trials, scapegoats, and the importance of believing people are innocent before proven guilty. This mystery and science fiction adventure features sleuthing reminiscent of Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Packed with the resourceful ingenuity of kids cracking codes and traveling to other worlds to save their beloved mothers, this installment picks up where the Greystone children’s mom is found but still trapped in the other world, an evil world mirroring their own, with Natalie’s mom. In the sequel to The Strangers, Haddix reintroduces 12-year-old Chess (Rochester), 10-year-old Emma, eight-year-old Finn, and their neighbor and partner-in-crime, 13-year-old Natalie. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn-the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases-has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises-a terrific read."-Scott TurowĪvery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together-excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. "Stacey Abrams is a true novelist, and While Justice Sleeps is a first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. Abrams follows in Dan Brown’s footprint with this masterfully plotted thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess match-bold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance."-Lisa Gardner From celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams, While Justice Sleeps is a gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Now, she believes herself untouchable–until her mother vanishes without a trace, along with countless other women in their city. When the Undying Empire conquered her kingdom, she embraced violence to keep her family alive. If she fails, she will be executed…unless the trials kill her first.Ī thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a mere fairy tale to bounty hunter Eliana Ferracora. To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven trials to test her magic. The only people who should possess this extraordinary power are a pair of prophesied queens: a queen of light and salvation and a queen of blood and destruction. When assassins ambush her best friend, the crown prince, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing her ability to perform all seven kinds of elemental magic. Follows two fiercely independent young women, centuries apart, who hold the power to save their world…or doom it. However, when written in kanji (芽依, 芽生 or 芽衣), it could possibly mean: The name Mei (2) is written in hiragana (めい), which has no special meaning. She doesn't think highly of Jirō at all and will happily use him for Shiori's sake, she doesn't even bother to call him by name. Mei doesn't understand what Shiori Sakurazaka sees in Jirō as she sees him as a slacker, however she did approach him and told him about Shiori having collapsed and pushed him to visit her. It is hinted in Chapter 50 that she may possibly have feelings for her. Shiori is Mei's best friend who is really supportive of her and wants her to win Jirō Yakuin over. Personality Background Relationships Shiori Sakurazaka As a result of an injury, Mei wears a brace on her left knee. Unlike the other female characters, she does not wear a bow. Mei wears a standard school uniform consisting of a light blue collared shirt, a dark blue skirt and brown shoes. She possesses a rather slim and athletic build with notable tan-lines. Mei is a peach-skinned girl with short reddish hair that has bangs hanging on the left side and green eyes. Copyright Act of 1976, the scanning, uploading, and electronic sharing of any part of this book without the permission of the publisher constitute unlawful piracy and theft of the author's intellectual property. Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass’s latest novel an unforgettable read. But he soon discovers that when you’re meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he’ll ever be able to open the box. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what’s inside. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. Jeremy’s summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn’t afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won’t venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn’t like surprises. In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. It is your choice whether you want to skip chapters or not- the students will help guide you! You may want to skip chapters & try to get to chapter 11 through page 54 (the part about the stuffed toy zebra is sad but very funny). For theirs is an extraordinary friendship-one that reminds us all to celebrate the triumph of the human (and canine) spirit. In the end, Enzo holds in his heart the dream that Denny will go on to be a racing champion with his daughter by his side. And, applying the rules of racing to his world, Enzo takes on his family's challenges and emerges a hero. Enzo finds that life is just like being on the racetrack-it isn't simply about going fast. He learns about racing and the world around him by watching TV and by listening to the words of his best friend, Denny, an up-and-coming race car driver, and his daughter, Zoë, his constant companion. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: most dogs love to chase cars, but Enzo longs to race them. Meet one funny dog-Enzo, the lovable mutt who tells this story. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse - or even a doctor. World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the awful challenges of war.įelix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken. "A powerful, absorbing story that shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history." - Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee if they are lucky - and brave - enough to find each other. Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures. Willa of the Wood was an instant bestseller when it was released in 2018. With this knowledge in mind, she also discovers that her clan is falling apart and that she must figure out who she truly is if she wants to save her home from surefire destruction. Because of this, she is forced to spend time with the humans and begins to discover that the human people are not as wholesale evil as she had thought. One day, when Willa gets hurt and is stranded amongst humans, a group of people whom she despises. Not only is Willa extremely talented she possesses tremendous ancient forest powers - the powers of her people. A fantasy novel, Willa of the Wood tells the story of the young and orphaned Willa, a night spirit and talented thief for an ancient clan of people called Faeran. Although Willa of the Woodis his fourth book - and the first in the eponymous Willa- it is without a doubt his most well-known work. Robert Beatty is a prolific American novelist. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. |