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Lindsay (1760 KP) rated My Way West: Real Kids Traveling the Oregon and California Trails in Books
Jul 9, 2022
My Way West tells the story of real kids that traveled the trails across the west. The children told the stories and through their quotes and paragraphs about how folks decided to move west—the journey across the Oregon trails, California Trails, and Momon trails.
The kids told these journeys on the trails through the images and how life was on the trails. Children will be able to learn about the life and history of the US and the Oregon trails. This book shows tragedy and how everyone came together and helped each other along the way. Children can learn about this and American history by reading this book, not of it but a good glimpse of it.
I enjoy learning about the western expansion and the Oregon trails. I am one of those kinds of readers. I was learning about history through books and how life may have been back then—the dangers of it. When reading this book, I read the quotes first and then the information on the page. Tough, you can read it by doing the significant info about the journey or the topic that was talked about and then the quotes after. It doe not really make a difference in what way you read it. I enjoy that. There is no right way to read this book.
I like the focus was on the actual kids that traveled the Organ and California Trails. The author does a beautiful job of that. This book is suitable for middle-grade readers who want to learn about American history. This book would be an excellent book to have in classrooms as well.
The kids told these journeys on the trails through the images and how life was on the trails. Children will be able to learn about the life and history of the US and the Oregon trails. This book shows tragedy and how everyone came together and helped each other along the way. Children can learn about this and American history by reading this book, not of it but a good glimpse of it.
I enjoy learning about the western expansion and the Oregon trails. I am one of those kinds of readers. I was learning about history through books and how life may have been back then—the dangers of it. When reading this book, I read the quotes first and then the information on the page. Tough, you can read it by doing the significant info about the journey or the topic that was talked about and then the quotes after. It doe not really make a difference in what way you read it. I enjoy that. There is no right way to read this book.
I like the focus was on the actual kids that traveled the Organ and California Trails. The author does a beautiful job of that. This book is suitable for middle-grade readers who want to learn about American history. This book would be an excellent book to have in classrooms as well.
Micah Ulibarri (79 KP) rated Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife in TV
May 14, 2018
Ali Wong is not for everyone. I admit that not all of her jokes landed for me. A large portion of her jokes involve her first year of being a mother and as I am a man with no children I can't entirely relate. No e the less, there were about 5 times when I laughed hard and quite a few chuckles throughout. I did enjoy it. I just wish I had been able to enjoy all of the material (admittedly more my issue than herself).
We use ClassDojo at our school and I love it, it lets us give positive feedback to the students and lets the parents know how their children are doing throughout the day. Our kids can exchange points for school money and get prizes from the store. The kids love it and the teachers love it because it is quick to use. We can also communicate with parents instantly and it also allows us to post upcoming school events instead of always sending flyers and papers home.
Hazel (2934 KP) rated Game Players in Books
Jul 22, 2018
This is an intense and enthralling read with sharp contrasts between the innocence of youth and the dark underbelly of society. It is unique in that it centres around a group of 6 young children enjoying the freedom of childhood until they naively become embroiled in something that will change their lives forever.
Well written, great pace, fantastic characters and a complex plot makes this book a must read.
Thanks to the publisher, Bloodhound Books, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Well written, great pace, fantastic characters and a complex plot makes this book a must read.
Thanks to the publisher, Bloodhound Books, via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.
Dean (6927 KP) rated Dogtooth (2009) in Movies
Jun 30, 2018
Hmmm really didn't get the hype about this film. It's just plain odd and weird without being that entertaining. A very over protective father keeps his 3 teenage children within the compound of the family home, knowing nothing of the outside world. They have become brainwashed by their parents into an odd existence. A few odd scenes and taboo sex scenes as well make it strange viewing at times. It gets a bit interesting towards the end, but it's a long slow watch to get there.
Melanie Johnson (34 KP) rated Alice in Wonderland (1951) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
My kids love it (1 more)
I dont mind listening
Climbing out of the rabbit hole
As a mother with two small children, all of the movies we watch are on repeat. This one makes it's way into the rotation and I never mind when it does. It takes me back to my childhood. On the reverse side, there isnt much music to sing to, and there is a smoking Caterpillar to teach my daughter bad habits.
Emy Kay (2 KP) rated Thor: Ragnarok (2017) in Movies
Aug 19, 2018
Funny (2 more)
Decent character development
Great action
My favourite Thor film so far
I loved the banter and wit here, although if I'm honest the development of Thors character means he understands humans more and more, which means we lose some of the humor in his confusion.
All that aside, it's still a good laugh and action packed enough that you can leave your brain at the door and enjoy another fun Marvel film.
All that aside, it's still a good laugh and action packed enough that you can leave your brain at the door and enjoy another fun Marvel film.
April King (2 KP) rated 13 Reasons Why - Season 1 in TV
Sep 8, 2018
Makes you think
Contains spoilers, click to show
This show may have been controversial in the media for it's portrayal of suicide but it was very thought provoking. It was a great way to show that you should always watch how you treat people and realize that your words and actions affect people. This show had comedy, drama, romance, and suspense. It has something for just about everyone. I would definitely talk to teens about this show before, during, and after watching. I would not recommend for children under 14.
Jodie Thurogood (44 KP) rated Bird Box in Books
Oct 29, 2018 (Updated Oct 29, 2018)
This was short but as i was reading it the wind kept picking up adding to the effect. Being scared maybe to much of a strong word but i was a little creeped out.
I went form thinking you stupid women to ablsoulty loving malorie the main character her strength and the way she managed to raise her children amazed me if at the time i thought you can't do that she was doing the only thing she new to try and safe them.
I went form thinking you stupid women to ablsoulty loving malorie the main character her strength and the way she managed to raise her children amazed me if at the time i thought you can't do that she was doing the only thing she new to try and safe them.
AT (1676 KP) rated Little Devils Vol. 1 in Books
Nov 13, 2018
This is the first book in the series, so all of the time was spent introducing the characters. (The hero, and the 12 child devils that he is raising.) The little ones are cute, and maybe I'd read the next book if I happened to run across it one day. However, it's not one that I'll lose sleep over, waiting to read. I think the story needs to get into an actual storyline before it can get better. The devil children are cute, though!