The value of Friends and an Ipod

As future leaders and inventors we need to be able to to decide and base decisions on our values and what is important to us.

I plug the earphones into my ears and scan through the covers to find the perfect song to match my mood. I find it, tap the button and begin to enjoy the sweetness of music. The Ipod is a priced enjoyment(~$150).

Sitten around, laughing, eating having fun around a seven foot fire. The fun in laughing until it feels like you've done the hardest ab workout inb the world. Getting beyond full then keep on eating cause you just have to finish those last couple marshmallows. The stories of all the other times youve hung out and done stupid stuff.

Both things bring enjoyment in thier own way. Yet for me this is an easy descion to make. I believe that hanging out with friends beats a portable song anyday of the week.

First Quarter Outside Reading Book Review

The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

The Thief Lord is about two orphans who who run away to Venice Italy. The they discorvorer a group of other orphans who take take them in and care for eachother. They come to find out the the group is led and funded by a older child who thieves to supply. They get a special offer which leads them on a rollarcoaster of events that leads to the fixing of a magic carousel. this mysteries of the carousel you will have to figure out for yourself.

"Wacky characters bring energy to this translation of an entertaining German novel about thieving children, a disguise-obsessed detective and a magical merry-go-round. The Venetian setting is ripe for mystery and the city's alleys and canals ratchet up the suspense in the chase scenes." -Publishers Weekly

I beleive The Thief Lord was written for the adventure and trials of the children. To have fun and get lost in the book.With excellent details, description and diologue the authors portrays the characters and setting in an interesting way. She makes you feel like you are there and can feel the crisp wind of the waters and hunger of the orphans. Like you are standing right there in Italy going on the the adventures they do.

"Ask the Thief Lord if he would take on a job." The boys looked at one another. "A job?"
"One of my most important clients is looking for a talented man who will - let's say - fetch something for him."

This book although starting slow gets into great adventure and suspense. Coming in the book close minded for not liking mysteries, found the book quite interesting and fun. I would highly suggest reading this book for anyone even those who have not liked mysteries in the past. You never know you might love it.