Are You The Rock Or The River? For my book review, I choose the book, The Rock and The River by Kekla Magoon. It was published in April of 2010. This book was historical fiction, and the main theme was to always stand up for what you believe in, and stand up for yourself. The Rock and Th...
This book was full of plot twist and decisions. It was a very well written book witch put the cherry on top of a masterpiece. This book was amazing it always had you on your toes wondering what would happen next witch mad you lose yourself in the pages. The books also had a lot of historical refe...
DARK KIMBERLY Al says he’s working, but he’s not. The file folders are open on his lap, but he isn’t reading them. He’s staring at his own sock feet propped up on the coffee table. And stroking his bottom lip with a thumb. My fingers click over the keys of his laptop. He’s given me a list of medi...
This is called a hypotenuse, which we learned yesterday in math. “It’s a good thing you don’t have a driver’s license,” I say. “Lawns everywhere, beware.” He grins, hopping off the seat and leaning the handlebars down onto the grass. “Efficiency.” It’s Saturday afternoon. He’s wearing a New York ...
“Sneaking up on a girl in the dark? That’s not very gentlemanly.” A ratchety, rattling laugh filled the darkness. “Got no choice but to sneak,” he said. “With all what’s going on here tonight.” Robyn peered at the cluster of sheet metal, trying to spot the craggy old face amid the rubble. Even wi...
I’m shoveling it in like I’m doing construction. Bulldozer is what comes to mind, but I can’t seem to stop it. The empty-pantry clock starts now. Started last night, except I didn’t even know it. I have to save food at home, but load up on everything else while I can. Sam watches me eat with a fu...
DASHING FORWARD, I push past Mom and burst into the familiar room. Dad is on the bed, as always, but everything has changed. The machines have been unplugged and pushed aside. The sheets that cover him have been stripped away, his wasted legs exposed. Gown tucked neatly. Hands folded, stacked upo...