Book review 14 - Cleopatra

I want to introduce about this story, Cleopatra. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story. This story describes a Queen's life who name is Cleopatra. She was very beautiful and her voice was similar to a splendid bird. The era of her is ruled by confusion and poor and war. The world was destruction, so Egypt was located so hard situation.
And sometimes her name is called instead of  "most beautiful woman"as synonym. But some scientists says "In fact, she was not so beautiful. our study indicate this new fact collect we believe". (105 / 8279 words)



 William Shakespeare ; edited by Mary Berry and Michael Clamp

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1994

Book review 15 - Gulliver's Travels

I want to introduce about this story, Gulliver's Travels. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story. England's novelist, Jonathan Swift wrote this story. This story describes a man of his life. The man's name is "Gulliver".　This story is not just voyage records. Swift wrote this because of critical England's society. So this story is one of the many kind of caricature literature. In those days, England got many and many wealth but instead of this, Ireland was more poor and lost a lot of money. And now, This story is supreme of political science primer book.(111 / 8174 words)




Edited by Edward J. Rielly

New York : Modern Language Association of America, 1988

Book review 12 - Ａｎｎｅ Frank

I want to introduce about this story, Anne Frank. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story. This story describes a life of a girl who name is Anne Frank.　She was born in Germany. And she wrote "The daily of a young girl". This daily was basis for several plays and films. Many people included in her were persecuted by German organization. This daily send us those large tragedy.
If you were her, what should you do? This "tragedy" problems are not hers, but our all peoples. It is important for us to think and solute these problems I think.(110 / 8063 words)




Susanna Davidson

London : Usborne, 2006

Book review 13 - Cinderella

I want to introduce about this story, Cinderella. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story. This story describes a girl's life. And the girl's name is Cinderella.　She was so beautiful girl but she was slave. Her sisters attacked her every and every day. But one day, the prince opened dance, And she was locked on that prince. And then, a girl, Cinderella lost her shoe but the prince discovered it. Her shoe fitted her leg, so the prince decided to marry with her. And finally, the prince and Cinderella have been happy.(105 / 7953 words)




Retold by Susanna Davidson ; illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin

London : Usborne, 2004

Book review 11 - Aesop Fables

I want to introduce about this story, Aesop Fables. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story
This book is gathered a lot of Aesop fables stories. These are collections of fables credited to Aesop. The stories associated with Aesop's name. This have descended to modern times through a number of sources. 
And Aesop Fables example are "the ant and the grashopper", "the dog and the wolf", "the lion and the fox", "the fox and the cat", "The elm and the vine", "the wolf in sheep's clothing",and so on.
(101 / 7848 words)



Retold by Carol Watson ; adapted by Katie Daynes ; illustrated by Nick Price

London : Usborne, 2003

Book review 10 - Christopher Columbus

I want to introduce about this story, Christpher Columbus. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story.
Christpher Columbus is a man who is a greatest navigation officer. He is from Genova in Italy. He discovered America opponent at first. After that, he discovered many opponent and islands but, his interest was only gold treasure. He was certainly, a greatest navigator, but he had a little greed.
 He is praised about new island discovery by many people. But a lot of sociologist say "he did not discovered new opponent and island". (100 / 7747 words)




Minna Lacey ; illustrated by David Cuzik

London : Usborne, 2004

Rent comments

I want to introduce you this movie “Rent”. This movie is a rock musical and is based on opera la boheme. This movie’s plot is way of various life for young man. And that, “RENT” is picked up ethnic minority problem and sexual minority problem, a narrotic addict problem, and so on. Next, I want to touch this movie story. In 1994, at east village, Rodger who is originally rock musician and Mark who is created of pictures are combined. And they occupied warehouse to spend bohemian life. But they were approached which do they elect pay their rent or leave their house. The end of 1980s social condition in New York was described I think. And lost of bohemian east village’s world was clearly described, too. “Bohemian” is freedom style of life and pursuit of that style. I watched this and think “Bohemian” is one of the important lifestyle to be evaluated. This word has so interest meaning. This positive meanings are “life and to live is simple, a high philosophy is main base of life, and freedom, and mysterious”. But opposite this, this negative meanings are “ life is poor, and main base of life is alcohol and drugs, outward and sex make them bad”. To live freedom not to hold worries is to live way of wise, but I think the way of life is so hard for your heart. I think "Bohemianism" is a way of splendid life. Their freedom life style makes their life happy. Poor heart makes poor life, but even if you don't have enough money, sufficient heart makes your life better. And you should not be captured your stereotype. You must see and have spread eye of overlook all things I think. Bohemianism is rooted of development various culture and art and so on. Considered of this, these life style is necessary. (312/7467 words)

Six sense

I want to introduce this movie and comment this. This story and its outline are kid who can see “dead human” and psychologist experience “unknown world”, and their intercourse, and “how face to sixth sense”, this movie described. Malcolm Crowe is psychologist of kids and worked as psychologist. He had helped a lot of kids, but a kid visited him and said“ Who help me ?(No, nobody helped me.)”.　And then, as he committed suicide, Malcolm was informed not to help Vincent. Malcolm lost his confidence and struggled. Cole is similar to Vincent and he was covered by Malcolm. Cole has sixth sense and he feared all. And they seek reason why dead human were seen and appeared. This movie is so serious I think. We cannot have six sense, but if we have that special skills, this world we see will be seen more different than now、I think. And you will face bothering various problems. To see dead human is, to be able to see your “new” world. This story succeeded to describe human inside reality. Especially, To have six sense connected to be got bully, and the kids mind could be described distinct. It is necessary to ignore these skills and outside environment but, he was kid and young. So there is nothing to do, I thought. And most interest point of this story is “narration trick” I think. Finally and finally, I cannot understand he was dead. Malcolm was dead when he was shot by Vincent. Usually, this narration trick describes difficultly, especially these picture and movie. I was tricked this movie. Do you think way of his life? Certainly, he is tragedy of hero. But one way or another, His life had meaningful. If you have how troublesome things, like his, you must not despair. He is existence we must be sad, but his existence tell me “do not care”!(315 / 7335 words)

weak points

When I was 10 years old, I have been an elementary student, and then, I played tag with my friends. Those days, I had confidence of my physical strength(I played kendo. so I have this confidence). But I was not good condition. So I was catched easily. And my friend say me " your physical strength is so "cheap"!". I wanted to be angry and say him "My condition is not good today". (73/7020 words)

Every avenue!!

I introduce you this band easy. Every Avenue is an American pop punk band from Marysville, Michigan, formed in 2003.But I think this bands tastes contain emotional. The band consists of David Ryan Strauchman (vocals and piano), Joshua Randall Withenshaw (lead guitar), Jimmie Deeghan (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Matt Black (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Dennis Wilson (drums and percussion). The band is signed to Fearless Records and released their debut album, Shh. Just Go With It in 2008. It was followed-up by their second album, Picture Perfect, in 2009, which reached No. 136 on Billboard 200. In 2011, the band's latest and third album album titled Bad Habits was released, and it peaked at No. 63 on Billboard 200, being the band's highest chart position. Every Avenue has toured with bands such as Mayday Parade, All Time Low, The Maine and Boys Like Girls, and have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour. (159/6947 words)

The click five!!

 I want you to introduce one of my favorite artist, The Click Five.  This band's melody or monotone are pop punk element. If you like pop or punk rock tastes, you will like this band I think.

 Next, I want to touch this band's songs, kidnap my heart is one of my favourite song. (56 / 6788 words)

Son of dork's recomment

Son of dork is a part of my favorite artists. I want to introduce this.

 First, my favorite "drowsy" songs are " Party's over", " Wear me down", "Holly I'm the one", "Little things" and so on. Especially, "wear me down" makes me sleeping. I always listen this before I go to bed, and after I wake up.

 Next, my favorite "powerful" songs are "Eddie's song", "Ticket outta Loserville", "Boyband" , "Murdered in the mosh", "Slacker" and so on. These songs makes me happy.

 Son of dork used to be "Busted". "Busted" is a band before Son of dork. I like this band's songs, too. But now, sad to say, these artists are dispersed. But to adore these artist's songs is not chage!  (125 words)

My fiction story, John Quincy Adams!!

In 1824, John Quincy Adams wanted to elect a president of the US. But he did not convince that because he wanted to change US. He did not have a power of changing his country. So he had to obtain, he need to obtain that. He decided himself to get a president of the US. When the president of the US election, people feared themselves and US future. They needed a leader that has a lot of energy to lead "appropriately". John Quincy Adams participated and raced in a president of the US. And then, He said many audience. "We must change our country's system! And we can and must lead all over the world!! US is one of the most important country in the world!! If you agree my opinion and belief, you must elect me. My name is "John Quincy Adams". Audience's heart was shot. His ardent speech made them moving. But he could not be relieved. If they elect him, he was gained a mission of revolution. He may have to change him country, he thought. 1 years later, in 1825, John Quincy Adams was elected in a president of the US. His franchise was " Federalism ". He wanted to engage US franchise, but Andrew Jackson did not think him well. And John Quincy Adams was bumped Andrew Jackson frequently. Existence of him made John Quincy Adams anxious.Andrew wanted to command people, but he did not want to be known his audience. Andrew Jackson always thought how to disturb his franchise, and finally, John Quincy Adams franchise was said " damned franchise". And Andrew said US audience, " We must not rely on a leader. We can account and conscious ourselves. And one by one have a belief. If you rely him, only authority will rampage. But I am different. I think your, "one by one", future and own country. My mission is integration of your beliefs and opinions. I do not say you "take me!!", I do not say you " I am your leader!!". I just push your back." Andrew's speech had a little suspicious, but people assented him. His claim had a power of catching people's heart. There were not people to assent John's opinion. Eventually, and finally, Andrew won and gained. If you were these audiences, what do you do? Do you take him? Or opposite him? One way or another, we must have "spread eye of overlook all things". And we must not believe easy, we have to hold strong your own "wick", I think. Vice is hardly confirmed our eyes, and we know hard where is a vice hided, too. (441 / 6732 words)

My favorite artist(part 2)

I introduced my favorite artists last time.  I want to introduce continuation!!
 My next favorite artist is "EVERY AVENUE". First of all, I want to write their good songs. "Days of the old" and "Take one's a cheap shot", "Tell me I'm a wreck", " Think of you later", "I Forgive you", "Where were you", and "A story to tell your friends"!! These songs are contained "emo" elements!! (69 / 6291 words)

Book review 9 - Captain cook

I want to introduce about this story, Captain cook. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story. Captain cook's formal name is Captain James cook. He have been to Pacific ocean for 3 times. And he have been to Australia and he discovered Hawaii continent. And he contributed that his clue did not suffer from scurvy. If he were not, that way of medical treatment might not come true. His achievements is greatness I think. But finally, and sadly, he died cause of former inhabitant's war. I think he is greatest man.
(103 words)





Rebecca Levene ; illustrated by David Cuzik

London : Usborne, 2005

Book review 8 - A christmas carol

I want to introduce about this story, A christmas carol. Have you read or understand this story? If you have not, I recommend to read this story.
 A christmas carol is an England literature. This christmas story was written by Charles Dickens. This story's main character, Ebenezer Scrooge is so greed man and egoist. His life is mistaken, so 3 holy ghosts let him be better. 3 ghosts teaches him that you are not ought to be greed man. And finally, A changed man, Scrooge now treats everyone with kindness, generosity, and compassion; he now embodies the spirit of Christmas in England.(103 words)







Charles Dickens ; adapted by Lesley Sims ; illustrated by Alan Marks

London : Usborne, 2003

Book review 7 - Beowulf

  I want to introduce this story, Beowulf's outline. This story describes a brave soldier, Beowulf's life and adventure. Beowulf was young soldier and that stage was Denmark. He fighted many opponent but they were so strong. Giant monsters or dragons attacked him but finally, he won. This story describes his gallant figure.
 And this story is most important and oldest literature. Tis story includd about 3000 figures, so long story.This is the conventional title of an Old English epic poem. If you have an interest about english literature, you should check this contents. I want to recommend this story. (102 / 6016 words)









Adapted by Rob Lloyd Jones ; illustrated by Victor Tavares

London : Usborne, 2009

Book review 6 - Alice in wonderland

  This story is an adventure story of a little girl, who name is Alice. I want to introduce this story and I want to write this story's outline.
  This story is used many idiomatic usage. For example, "grin like a Cheshire cat" , "mad as a hatter, mad as a march hare" are from this story. And this story was inserted many parodies, "All in the golden afternoon ." , "How doth the little crocodile ", "Fury said to a mouse, That", "You are old, Father William", "Speak roughly to your little boy", "Twinkle, twinkle little bat", "Will you walk a little faster?", "Tis the voice of the lobster", "Turtle Soup", "They told me you had been to her", and so on...
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Lewis Carroll ; adapted by Lesley Sims ; illustrated by Mauro Evangelista

London : Usborne, 2006

Book Review 5 - A little princess

  "A little princess" is a part of many stories in America. I want to introduce this story's outline.
  In India, there was a little girl and she lived with her father. But her father was ought to go for war. So she was given into custody. She was to be troubled and she was obligated to work under the top of roof. she was unfortunate girl but, she never lost her kindness mind and strength heart. Her environment was so hard and she decided to live more and more strong.If you read this story, you will know her strength. (101 / 5795words)








Based on the story by Frances Hodgson Burnett ; adapted by Susanna Davidson ; illustrated by Kate Aldous

London : Usborne, 2005

Essay 6 1st episode of a foreign TV drama

I want to talk about 1^st episode of foreign TV drama to you. Especially, my favorite TV drama is Prison Break. This drama is so crazy. Especially, the characters are crazy and amazing. And you should watch Theodore T-bag Bagwell and Michael Scofield’s strategy if you have an interest I think.   

　This drama, Prison Break is an American TV drama and this was broadcasted on FOX. This drama contains four seasons from 2005 to 2009. This series produced by Adelstein – Parouse Productions. I think these seasons are so splendid, but my favorite season is “season 1”. This story is that to escape from prison and help Michael’s brother, Barrows. Barrows is face to face execution.

 Next, I want to write this story’s favorite character, Theodore- t-bag – Bagwell. T-Bag appears in all four seasons of the series as a cunning, violent, undertaken by those around him. T-Bag will interrupt Scofield’s members. He is persistent, he is the brutality, and he is gone. But those are also his charm. This stories describe T-bag is so brutally, but as actor of him, Robert Knipper, is so gentle. I like as T-bag of him, and at the same time, I like as actor of him.

 Theodore T-bag Bagwell’s appearance is characteristic. Especially, his head is like the crest of the cock. So I have called him “the cock head”. His personality influences this story. It is interesting for us to attention his action.

 Finally, I want to talk about Prison break’s good point. This movie contains violence scene but their fighting and strenuous efforts were hided their belief I thought. If you locate their situation, what do you do? Can you “NOT” attack and use violence your enemy? As you can understand their idea, you will feel interesting their action.
(309 / 5694 words) 

Book Review 4 - Macbeth

  I want to introduce this story, "Macbeth". This story was written by William Shakespeare. This story was come into existence in 1606. This is tragedy and is considered one of his darkest and most powerful works. Especially, I like 5 screen of this story, so I want to write this outline.
  One day, there was a man in England, his name was "Macbeth". He said " I am absolutely not killed by them that are born of women. So I am invincible!." But he lost his sence because the prediction is to be disconnected.And finally, he he fighted malcorm but he died.
(102 words)




Based on the play by William Shakespeare ; retold by Conrad Mason ; illustrated by Christa Unzner

London : Usborne, 2008

Book Review 3 - The story of Rubbish

This story describes rubbish's detail. For example, Many items of rubbish are useful, so those items are repaired by a spot of glue or a needle and thread. Or prastic bags, can be used again and again if they are broken and you recycled it. If you read this story, you can know and understand the way of recycle. If I introduce recycling cans the way of recycle, first is shared the cans. Next is melted the metal. Third is cool into solid bars, and finally, send the bars to a can factory. If I introduce recycling glass the way of recycle, First is sorted bottles by colour. Next is clean and crush them. Third is melt the crushed glass, and Finally, you make more bottles. You read this and know these recycle situation, you can spread your outlook.(140 words / 5283 words)

Katie Daynes ; illustrated by Uwe Mayer

London : Usborne, 2008

Book Review 2 - The prince and the pauper

  This story describes difference between wealth and poor people. A poor boy, Tom was born in England but he was very poor. He lived worn-out house, he ate unsanitary condition foods, he weared worn-out clothes. His heart was broke, but one day, he met a boy who was similar to him, name is Edward. Edward was son of king in his country. Of course, he was so rich. And he noticed, If he switched him, what is happen? And finally, thanks to his switching, Tom and Edward were able to notice their countries tragic present condition. And then, they decided their country change better.
(106 words)

Mark Twain ; adapted by Susanna Davidson ; illustrator, Katie Pamment

London : Usborne, 2008

Book Review 1 - Fireflies in the Night

For their first year or two they live in the ground. (p. 7)

Firefly is one of the most favorite bugs for me because it gives us beautiful shining. The young of firefly is not similar to adult firefly. This bug makes cold light. How can fireflies make cold light? This question’s answer is “When fireflies take in air, the air mixes with these chemicals”. Without heat funerals, it flashes light mixed dark air.

What makes firefly glow? This book says firefly grows and glimmer like little dancing stars. Fireflies are really beetles that can make light when air mixes with chemical inside them.You can look them up close for a little while, then let them go so they light up the night again.(126 words)



Hawes, Judy. (1991). Fireflies in the Night. New York: Harper Collins










Judy Hawes ; illustrated by Ellen Alexander

revised ed.

New York : Harper Collins, c1991