2018年7月25日水曜日

BR:20 Jane Eyre

The nineteeth century. The north of England. Jane Eyre has no parents and no money. She goes to live at Lowood school.The pupils at Lowood are cold and hungry. Many puoils become sick and die. After eight years, Jane goes to work for Mr Rochester. She is a teacher in his house,Tornfield Hall. JAne lokes Mr Rochester. But she is frightened at Thornfield Hall. Jane hears someone laughing.At night, someone walks along the dark corridors of the house.

I was sad to know her situation.

Jane Eyre, Charlotte,(1998),Macmillan Readers

BR:19 Henry Vlll and his six waves

There were six of them there Katherines, two Annes, and a Jane. One of them was the King's wife for twenty-four years, another for only a year and a half. One died, two  were divorced, and two were beheaded. It was a dangerous, uncertain life.
After the King's death death in 1547, his sixth wife finds a box of old letters one form each of the first five wives. they are sad, angry,frightend letters. They tell the story of what it was like to be the wife of henry vlllof England.

 Henry Vlll and his six waves、Janet Hardy-Gould,(1996)

BR:18 New yorkers

A housewife, a tramp, a lawyer, a writers, an actress ordinary people living ordinary lives in New York at the beginning of this century. The city has changed greatly since that time, but its people are much the same. Some are rich, some are poor,some are happy, some are sad, some have found love,some are looking for love.
O.Henry's famous short stories This story is sensitive, funny,sympathetic. This give us vivid pictures of the everyday lives of these New Yorkers.

My favorite city is New York, so I was happy to read.

Newyorkers, o.Henry,(2000),Oxford Bookworms Library

2018年7月20日金曜日

BR:17 A tale of two cities

In 1775,Two cities are London and Paris.
The prisoner from 105 North Tower of the Bastille Prison is free. But why was he in prison in Paris for eighteen years? He leaves Frances and travels to England. Will he and his family be safe from their enemies?
 I was nervous to read this book. This story is related to war. I could know that the history of London and Paris. 


Charles Dickens,(1997),A tale of two cities,Macmillan Readers

BR:16 The Three Musketeers

"I'm going ti England," D' Artaganan replied." Someone needs my help. But it will be dangerous. There are people who may try to stop me."
"You'll need our help," Aramis said. "You know the musketeer7s motto" "All for one and one for all!
"
D' artagan wants to become a king's musketeer. But first he must show that he is a strong and brave fighter. He can find Constance, the woman loves he.
 I know this story. I was moved that D' artagan can show his brave and strong. It was an interesting story  for me.

The Three Musketeers,(2009),Alexandre Dumans

BR:15 Billy Budd

In 1797, the Mediterranean. Britain and France are at war. British warships are fighting French warships.

Claggart hates Billy. And he has a plan. He will make trouble for the young sailor.Young Billy Budd arrives on the British warship, Indomitable. Billy is strong and handsome. Most of the sailors on the ship like Billy. But he has an enemy, John Claggart, the master at arms.

I read this book. It was difficult a little. 

Billy Budd,(1999),Herman Melville

BR:14Lorne Doone

In 1673, the south west of England. The Doone family live in a secret valley on Exmoor. They are robbers and murders. One day, Carver Doone murders young John Ridd's father. John is a boy, but soon he will be a man. Then he will kill Carver Doone. John meets a beautiful young girl in Doone VAlley. And he falls in love. but the girl's name is Lorna Doone and Carver Doone is going to marry her. What will John do?

Lorna Doone,(1999)R.D.Blackmore,Macmillan Readers

2018年7月18日水曜日

BR:13 A Christmas Carol

 One day, Mr scrooge live in the town. He is a mean person. However, peple around him are very kind to him. On Christmas night, three spirit emerge in front of him, he are suprised. These spirits show him "past ","now"and "future". He see his terrible behavior for people  and  reflect it. And also he is afraid of becoming future as it is. So he decide to change from now on. After that, he is loved by everyone.

Chales Dickens,(1993),A Chistmas Dickens,Macmillan Readers

2018年7月11日水曜日

BR:12 The black cat


One day, two archaeologists chase criminal who steel burial treasure. This treasure is the black cat. They continue to chase criminals, but criminals involved with this trouble. Some criminals died. It was difficult to solve this case. In the middle of solution, only one archaeologist survey this case. Can he arrest the criminals...?

I was nervous  to read this book. II think that an archaeologist is bravely.
The black cat,John Milne, Macmillan Readers(1995)

BR:11 Little women

1861,Massachusetts, North America, There is a civil war. This is the story of four sisters- Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March. The March girls live with their mother in a small house in a small town. Their father is away. He is with the Union Army. Laurie Laurence lives in a big house with his grandfather. Laurie is the March girl's neighbour. And he is their best friend.

I was moved to read this book. If we challenge everything, we can get happy life.
Little Women, Louisa M.Alcott,(2005),Macmillan Readers