Monkey's Paw

'Look at it,' the soldier answered. It's a little paw... a monkey's paw.' (p.6)

One day, Morris visited Mr. and Mrs.White’s house. He had the monkey’s paw which had magical power. And it could fulfill three wishes. So they made three wishes for this monkey’s paw. But because of this, they lost their important things...

I have read again and again. I quite recommend it!!

Jacobs, W. W. The Monkeys Paw. OBS

Japan

"You can visit ancient temples and shrines, and buy newest computer games." (p. 1)
 What do you know about Japan? Japan is in East Asia, in the Pacific Ocean. And it is one of the most exciting countries in the world. Japan has some of the biggest cities in the world, and some of the most beautiful countryside. One of the most wonderful things about a visit to Japan is the amazing food. Many Japanese restaurants have just one important kind of food - for example, there are restaurants for templa. In kaiten- zushi shops there is sashimi and sushi on a moving table. When you see something nice, you take it!
I learned how Japan is seen from overseas. I want foreigner to know about Japan!

Bladon, R. Japan.OBS

William and Kate

"In 180 countries, many millions of people watched the pictures from London." (p. 35)
 William comes from a very important family, and his grandmother is one of the richest and the most famous woman in the world. She is Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of fifteen other countries. On the other hand, Kate comes from a very different family. Her parents met when they worked for British Airways. William and Kate met at the University of St Andrews and stared dating. Their wedding ceremony was watched all over the world and people celebrated them.
I longed for the royal family but I learned busyness of royalty from this book.

Lindop, C. William and Kate. OBS

Pocahonts

"And in Jamestown, perhaps John Smith thought about Pocahontas, too." (p. 23)
 The story of Pocahontas is a true story of a young woman who gave only love to anyone who acrcaba to her, she did not exist more than love for others.
Her father wanted to marry a young warrior but she did not want him to husband. One day she met a man named John who came on a boat from abroad. When he met Pocahontas was amazed with the beauty of the girl. time after the conflict started because men who came with John started a fight with the tribesmen where the girl lived . Time after the prisoner fell and she had to fight to save his love and the tribe.

It is famous for Disney Version. I have watched it but I didn't know after John Smith go back to the UK.

Retold by Tim Vicary. Pocahontas. (1989). OBS

New York

"That's New York. That's the most exciting city in the world."(p. 40)
Do you know the reason why New York is called Big Apple and why many people, big company and delicious foods get together in New York? New York is loved all over the world and this city is entertaining visitors. Travelers enjoy going shopping, eating and watching many kinds of sports matches. New Yorker love parades such as St Patrick's Day Parade and Times Square on New Year's Eve.
I heard New York is terribly chilly in winter, but I would like to participate New Year's Eve at Times Square someday.
Escott, J. New York. OBS

Huckleberry Finn

"Now, Jim,' I cried, 'you're a free man!" (p.36)
When Huck's father hears that he has come into a large amount of money, he kidnaps him and locks him in an old cabin across the river. To avoid his father’s cruel beatings, Huck elaborately stages his own death and then escapes to Jackson’s Island. He finds Jim who is Miss Watson’s runaway slave on the island, and the two decide to hide out together. To avoid danger of discovery, they decide to float down the river on a raft they had found earlier. 
I like the character of Huck because he struggled whether he let Jim escape or not. And he decides to let him escape regardless of prejudice and major opinion.

Twain, M. Huckleberry Finn. OBS

Romeo and Juliet

"Juliet- something terrible has happened. Romeo is lying next to you, but he is dead!"(p. 36)
The play begins with a large fight between the Capulets and the Montagues, two prestigious families in Verona, Italy. At the party, Romeo locks eyes with a young woman named Juliet. They instantly fall in love, but they do not realize that their families are mortal enemies. When they realize each other’s identities, they are devastated, but they cannot help the way that they feel. The next day, Romeo and Juliet are married by Friar Lawrence; an event witnessed by Juliet’s Nurse and Romeo’s loyal servant, Balthasar. They plan to meet in Juliet’s chambers that night.
I have read it again and again because love between Romeo and Juliet is drawn beautifully.

Shakespere, W. Romeo and Juliet. OBS

Love or Money?

  “Nobody is getting more money from me, not before I die.” (p. 9)

 Molly Clarkson was a very rich woman. All of her family and relatives wanted her money. She didn’t want to give anyone money, because they just loved her money. It was Molly’s fifteenth birthday. She invited her family and relatives to her house. They ate together and talked to the others. For the sake of Molly’s money, they quarreled with the others again. Next morning, Molly’s daughter, Diane, discovered that her mother died on her bed. She drank a cup of milk last night. There were some sleeping tablets in the cup of milk. Someone put them into the cup.

It is easy to read because this is not used difficult words. So, I can understand most story.

Akinyemi, R (1989) Love or Money? New York. OBS