Among The Hidden By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Among the Betrayed by Margaret Peterson was a book full of mysteries. I wanted to read this book because the book blurb grabbed my attention. In the book blurb it vaguely describes the big crazy events in the main characters life. The events are very hectic and I like books that are adventurous and full of exotic situations. This book was definitely the perfect choice for me.

Most children are not very fond of reading books in school. I was one of those children until I read a novel called, “The Other Side of Dark” written by Joan Lowery Nixon in the 4th grade. My school had held a book fair during the week of open house. As a child, all children want the toys and games they had at the book fair, not bothering to even glance at the books. My mother told me to look for a book that was not only easy for me to read but something that I would enjoy. I walked around our petite library, which was where the book fair was being held, and scanned the various novels that were displayed until one caught my eye. I was only 10 years old looking for a book without the knowledge of what types of literature that interested me. As I turned the corner at the end of the library I caught a glimpse of a hardcover novel called “The Other Side of Dark”. On the back of novel I read the synopsis which was about a 13 year-old girl who was shot and put into coma until she was 17 years old waking up to discovering that her family was also murdered by the same person who shot her 4 years ago. I was quickly captivated by this summary on the back of the novel and persuaded to read further. Open house was coming to an end and my family and I headed back to our house in La Mirada, California. One of our homework assignments was to read at least 20 minutes a night to improve our reading skills. We quickly arrived at our home and I

Why acknowledge history? The solution is because we essentially must to achieve access to the laboratory of human involvement. In the essay “Haunted America”, Patricia Nelson takes a truly various and remarkably gallant stance on United States history. Through the recounting of the White/Modoc war in “Haunted America,” she brings to light the complexity and confusion of the White/Indian conflicts that is often missing in much of the history we read. Her account of the war, with the faults of both Whites and Indians revealed, is an unusual alternative to the stereotypical “Whites were good; Indians were bad” or the reverse stand point that “Indians were good; Whites were bad” conclusions that many historians reach. Limerick argues that a very brutal and bloody era has been simplified and romanticized, reducing the lives and deaths of hundreds to the telling of an uncomplicated story of “Good Guys” and “Bad Guys”.

Social change comes from a societies understanding and acceptance of controversial topics, laws that enforce social norms and the politics that play a role in such change. The author Gerald Rosenberg of “The Hollow Hope” believes that the Supreme Court is able to bring about social change. Rosenburg main argument seemed to be questioning if a courts ruling that had once been accepted and had standing for several years were to be over turned, would the environment outside of the courtroom suddenly change and be accepting of their division.

Masculine-focused groups like fraternities or all-male schools are built off the idea of brotherly love. These groups exhibit certain qualities of personalities of their members that differ from the norm of social interactions and love. A possible way of explaining the differences between the love people are generally accustomed to and a love between males in the context of brotherhood groups is science. Barbara Fredrickson, author of Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do and Become, describes love as a “positivity resonance”, using science to explain how it can be thought of as a connection between individuals through small, positive interactions. Susan Faludi, author of The Naked Citadel, illustrates a

There is a massive difference between wanting to keep a tradition alive and being so avid about living in sameness that it becomes dangerous. Fluidity and being open to revision is necessary in order to survive in an ever changing environment. In The Naked Citadel, Susan Faludi recounts the events that occurred during the period that Shannon Faulkner fought for acceptance to the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. Throughout this time, the school community experienced utter chaos as a result of mixed emotions about letting a female gain the honor of becoming a cadet. In The Minds Eye, Oliver Sacks shows the necessity of change in order to survive by describing the changes that blind people made in their lives in order to become as successful as they are today. When an individual is forced to change, they are more likely to tackle the situation with an open mind as a method to make the best of that situation. In contrast, when change is not necessary, it can be much more difficult to adapt due to the presence of fear and insecurities.

Greg Sarris provides a personal narrative based on Mabel McKay, giving her a chance to present her life-long story of enduring the resistance of white dominance. There is also vivid examinations of her calling to her personal spirit, which held onto her soul immensely. This book is incredible, showing the experience of a young girl listening to her spirit as it called out for her to remember her connection to weaving, singing, and healing. She connects to her dreams excessively which provided her with the lessons that was taught by the spirit which connected her back to her traditional native roots. Not only is there a perspective of Mabel McKay, but Sarris also find his own story of self-discovery as he is interacting with Mabel. Clearly

Imagine having to hide from everything everyday, that's Luke’s everyday life, but thats until he meets another like him. In the novel Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix there is a law against third children because of the “food shortages” couples are supposed to have only two children. Luke lives as a farmer in a lush forest, but that forest has to come down for more homes. Luke suspects a third child lives in the house next to his, so he goes to investigate. There he meets Jen, a Baron who is a rich person who works or someone in the family works for the government, and she has a plan to give freedom to third children.

Do you like books that make you cry, smile, or make you laugh out loud? Then I have a book with all those things that everyone all ages would love. Maxis secrets ( Or what you can learn from a dog) is a realistic fiction book By: Lynn Plourde. This book is told from the main character Timminy, a boy who is entering a new school. Timminy is very small for his age. Which makes him a perfect target for bullies. His parent decided he needed something to cheer him up, so they decided to allow him to get a dog. Timothy was still mad about moving and he thought that the dog wouldn't be as great as staying in his house, he soon meets Maxi a Great Pyrenees Dog, and falls right in love with her. They soon find out something special about Maxi. Read

An allegory is a piece of art or literature, like a poem or story, in which people, things, or events have a hidden or symbolic meaning. Yuri Herrera’s characters and their actions in his short story “The Objects” fall under this category. Herrera uses allegories to portray his theme. He uses his characters to proclaim to his audience about the truths of the world they live in. He portrays his emotions through his characters and the threats they face. Herrera utilizes these events to express the truths of the the world in which the people live.

The cover of a book is the first tangible reflection of what a reader may encounter when they pick the book up. Greg Camfield says, “the physical presentation of a piece of literature gives us essential clues about how we are intended to read it” and as I hold all three chapbooks the first thing that strikes me is that “The Branches, the Axe, the Missing” by Charlotte Pence does not have the same inviting tone that the other two books possess. Pence’s chapbook is presented in the shape of a novel and has a slick cover. The graphic on the front lacks the color that would invite a reader to investigate the contents. The other two chapbooks are awash in color and context that is alluring and inviting. When the chapbooks were first handed out my

Words can hold different meanings, which shift and mold based on the context in which one reads it. Thus, literary works have the power to redefine certain words, such as in Jillian Tamaki’s comic, “Domestic Men of Mystery.” Her comic features a variety of fathers through the perspective of a daughter, and invites its readers to reflect on and relive potentially uncomfortable memories. Tamaki portrays a fatherhood that invokes bitterness in many Asian American daughters until she disrupts their stream of consciousness in the very last panel of the comic, prompting a re-reading and, perhaps, a re-evaluation of their memories. Tamaki’s widely relatable comic redefines the term “father” for the Asian American community, particularly the

In the book Among the Hidden I was able to Visualize Luke running into the house because the woods were coming down. I visualized Luke running around the backyard and playing by the woods. I saw him running in the grass and taking in all the smells of summer like flowers and fresh cut grass. I also visualized Luke sitting at the dinner table questioning his parents about why he couldn’t go outside. Luke was arguing that it wasn’t right and I could see him getting frustrated. I could also see his Dad getting upset and yelling loud in the room when Luke pushed it. Among the Hidden is a good book that I was able to see what I was reading.In chapter 1 I was able to predict that Luke’s family has a secret no one can know about. I predicted that

The history of publishing has been plagued with literary hoaxes — from the somewhat harmless Ern Malley hoax to the most recent Belle Gibson scandal. Unfortunately literary hoaxes will continue to happen, unless publishers begin to fact check manuscripts before publication. Publishers claim they are unable to do this due to the financial cost of the procedure and this is a believable claim. If you spoke to an average person they would say that the print industry is dying, thanks to the rise of digital technology, and there has been a downturn in profits.

The novel 1984, by George Orwell, shows the world through a totalitarian government. The main protagonist, Winston Smith, is a party member who works to cover up the Big Brothers propaganda. However, he begins to write in a journal of his hatred for the society he exists in. This is considered an act of treason and is punishable by death for committing a “thought crime.” Winston is aware that he is being watched every day, everywhere, and anywhere. Despite this fact, Winston and a woman named, Julia, both defy Big Brother and begin an affair. This is the world where everyone is against everyone, and those who break the rules are punished severely for their crimes. Big Brother wishes to gain total control of the population by banning or prohibiting