Well, here we go. The list of the most popular (and unusual) Pet Names of 2008. There are some pretty interesting names in the "unusual" names category and of course, you have some classic/traditional names in the "most popular" lists. I found it interesting that…
In this final section of Part Two, Liesel commits her first act of book thievery by stealing a novel that miraculously escaped the flames of the bonfire. -It is obvious that she knew such an action was absolutely unacceptable in the eyes of Nazi Germany.…
At the very beginning of this section, we find that the bonfire has burned itself out and that "most of the crowd [has] vanished." -Despite being so eager for the burning, most of the viewers left very quickly, judging by Zusak's diction. Why do you…
I'm going to try something a bit different for this section. Three quotes (posted below) stood out to me in this section. My question is this: How are these quotes related to each other, to the setting of the novel, and to the current state…
On to Part 5!In celebration of both Hitler's birthday and Germany's triumph in the war thus far, the city of Molching holds a book burning. Death notes that it "would have come as no surprise if certain members of the party had...published a thousand or…
British farmers' markets, butcher shops, village pubs, and elegant restaurants have become more creative with their cuisine. Along with the traditional roast beef and chicken, squirrel has graced the menu. Don't get Great Britain wrong, though. This is a proactive approach to maintaining the balance…
Right now this is what many of the area school districts are up against.
Chapter 4 - Section 2.Begining with the title of the chapter, Dead Letters, What does this lead us to think about the future of Liesel's letters?Liserl exemplifies a unique level of understanding concerning her family's struggles, saying "They were only victims of circumstance." What are…
Here's Chapter 3 of Section 2. Enjoy!The rot. That's the name given to the economic 'rough times.' Do you think we're in the midst of 'a rot'? How do many of the Huberman's financial struggles parallel those of today?As Lisel writes the letter to her…
Section 2 - Chapter 2: Some definite good reading.Right from the starting gate, Death show us the "Keys to Happiness," and also introduces the concept of "Being Happy". What are YOUR keys to happiness?Death later says, "It's not hard to like a man who not…
Alright! - Get our your smarty-pants thinking caps; We'll now resume discussion of The Book Thief - Part 2. "One opportunity leads directly to another, just as risk leads to more risk, life to more life, and death to more death."Does this statement, made by…
In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.
