The Year of Sharing

 "I'm falling asleep while I speak. I drank Mother's milk. I'm lying with Baby next to Mother and it's very warm. I don't feel lonely. Good night. (p.13 l. 11~13)

   I introduce The Year of Sharing.  This is a story about future. People live in a village and there is a great nature. In the village, there is no car. Therefore, people use bicycle. The main character is Richard. He is 12 years old, so he has to do Year of Sharing. It is a rule in the village. He live with animals. It is very dangerous and he can not eat a lot and wear warm clothes. He feels lonely. However, he fight for his family. The family is animal. Richard is a very kind and clever boy.

   Can you fight for animal even if you are suffered from danger? This book tells us kindness of a boy and the warm of family. 

 

William Shakespeare

 "During the next few years the plague was always with us. Some years it was bad, other years not so bad." (p.37 l.1)

   I introduce "William Shakespeare". This book is about William's life. For example, his marriage, family, works, plays and so on. 

   He grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and touched the nature. Surprisingly, he get married with elder woman when he was 18 years old. Then he he wrote his play and the play was success. However, at that time, terrible plague expanded and many people died. William overcame a lot of hardships and he is famous for his works even now. If you are interested in William Shakespeare and his works, please read this book. 

The Piano

" At night, while he slept, his mind was still full of music. Small black notes danced in front of his eyes. When he woke up the music was still there. Tony lived in a world of music. "

   I introduce "The Piano". The main character is a young boy, Tony. He is not good at studying and is quiet and slow person. He did not have special good points, but one day, his talent was found. Tony has to leave his school and work at shop or factory for money, but he could not get a job. Then, his mother recommend him work at farm. Tony started to work at farm and worked very hard. Because of his effect, his friends were also interested in a job as a farmer. 

   One day, he found a piano in a garage. He had never played the piano, but he was very good at playing the piano. He really enjoyed and loved music. Also, he practiced hard for music competition. 

   He changed his life. I think it is important to find what I like and make an effort to fulfill my life. I want to realize my happy life. 

Matty Doolin

 "Remember, if you want something in this life, you have to work to get it." (p.30 l.22)

    I introduce "Matty Doolin". The main character is Matty. He is fifteen and wants to work with animals. He really loves animals. However, his father disagree with his opinion and wants Matty get a job in ship-building. Matty has a dog, Nelson. Nelson always barks and eats Matty's father's shoes, so the father doesn't like Nelson. One day, Nelson has an accident and died. Matty was very sad, but this incident changes Matty. 

   I was impressed by the sentence, "if you want something in this life, you have to work to get it." In this story, Matty always could not tell his opinions. I understand him and I am not good at telling my opinion. However, I think saying my hope is very important because I can raise motivation for the hope. We have many kinds of difficulty and worry in our lives, but thinking deeply and acting lead to success, I think.

 

Henry VIII and His Six Wives

"'But you have a mother and father who are alive,' I said quickly. 'You don't have enemies who watch you all the time, or who want to send you far away to marry a stranger..." (p.18 l.7)

  I introduce Henry VIII and His Six Wives. The main characters are King Henry and his six wives. He repeated marriage again and again. There was a reason for his marriage. In this story, we can see the letters from his wives. They have various feelings for him. The king of the country has a lot of conditions and restrictions, so it it not easy to get married and live together for a long time. In this story, I was interested in the character of king's wives and the relationships between king and his wives. If you are interested the romance of king, I recommend you read this book.

 

The Children of the New Forest

 

"He saved us from the flames of Arnwood and he has looked after us since then in his cottage. We must now look after ourselves, and try to be happy together." (p.28 l.1~4)

 I introduce The Children of the New Forest. In this story, the main characters are the four Beverley children. They have no parents and their house was burnt. In this difficulties, they help each other and cooperate with each other to live. This book teaches the importance of helping each other and thinking how to improve the situation. I felt this story was very active and positive. Also, I thought thinking about someone for a long time is meaningful through this story. If you are interested in the children's life and romance, please read this book.

The Love of a King

 I could have anything that I wanted. But I wasn't happy because my heart was empty. (p.37 l.4~6)

  I' m going to tell you about The Love of a King. This is a love story. The main characters are Edward and Wallis. They are in love. 

  What do you imagine when you hear a love story? In this story, the main characters have some difficulties and they have to overcome them. Edward is a king of many countries, so it is not easy to marry a woman. He has to think of the country as most important. He understands his situation, but he really needs Wallis in his life. They love each other, but there are many people who do not agree with their marriage. Edward has to decide a lot of things. If he decides to get married Wallis, he lost other things. What is his decision?

  I was moved by this story. Especially, I was impressed by the end of the story. Also, I thought what is my happiness. There are many types of happiness and they depend on how people feel. There is not answer about happiness, but I want to seek what I really want in my life.