Madison

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//Warriors- // //Sunset // By Erin Hunter

__ What You Need to Know __
 * This is a suspenseful and hopeful story that should be read by children ( grades 4 and up) and adults
 * You should read the whole series before reading this book ( can be found at your local library)
 * //Warriors Sunset// is a fantasy piece of writing that tells about cats living in the wilderness, facing many hardships
 * In the story Brambleclaw and Leafpool have to make important desions that might change the destiny of Thunder Clan ( where a majority of cats live)
 * This story has a lot of themes and topics: anger, hope, suspense, and more
 * 4 out of 5 Stars

__ Book Summary __ // Warriors Sunset // by Erin Hunter begins in the forest. Brambleclaw, a dark brown tabby tom with amber eyes, throughout the story is haunted by his dead father, Tigerstar. Tigerstar wants his son to become Clan leader and then leader of all four Clans. Tigerstar says the only way to become leader is to kill the current leader. Brambleclaw is unsure of his father, and is haunted by his evil advice all through out the story. His brother Hawkfrost listens to his father and believes him word for word. Brambleclaw realizes the truth about Hawkforst later in the book. He also has to make a decision that might destroy his entire Clan. Leafpool, light brown tabby she-cat with amber eyes, doesn't trust Brambleclaw because she thinks he will be influenced by his ambition-loving father. Besides worrying about Brambleclaw, Leafpool is scared by messages of Star Clan (ancestors) that aren't exactly a stroll in the park. Read the book //Warriors// //Sunset// to find out if Thunder Clan will survive all this drama. media type="custom" key="21475214" media type="custom" key="21606366" Links:  http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html   http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/27498.Erin_Hunter
 * http://www.bookbrowse.com/biographies/index.cfm/authornumber/1365/Erin-Hunter

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By: Madison

Alexis, you are kind. You are loyal and ingenious. You are courageous and persistent. You are beautiful and jolly. How I exclaimed with fright When you told us ghost stories. Then you scare us at the end, Saying,"Then the Grim Reaper statue chased her!" You are wonderful, Alexis . You are humorous and stylish. You are generous and sweet. You are awesome and cool. Even when you're hurt, You always manage to smile and laugh. I am never disappointed. Alexis, I adore you.

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Fall Haiku Red and gold stain leaves Replacing the green pigment  As fall takes over

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 *  My friends Kennedy, Chelsea, and I were going trick-or-treating. Kennedy claimed she had heard something or someone behind us. Chelsea and I didn't pay any attention to her. **


 *  "I know I heard something. I wouldn't make up something like this," she had whined. **


 *  As I looked directly into Kennedy's pale, sweaty face to see if she was kidding, I saw genuine terror...and something else I just couldn't put my finger on. **


 *  When we walked down Addmen Street , there was a turn in the road. It was either Maple Street or Elm Street. Elm Street was an abandoned old neighborhood that gave me the creeps. It was dark and lonely, and I didn't even know if anyone lived there. **


 *  "Let's go there," Chelsea said excitedly. **


 *  "I don't know, guys," I cautioned. "Kennedy said she heard something behind us." **


 *  "So now you believe her?" Chelsea said incredulously. **


 *  "I just want to be on the safe side," I replied. **


 *  As we walked down Elm Street, I just couldn't shake off the feeling that something was wrong. The hairs on the back off my neck stood up like a pumped up crowd. I was sweating up a pool. **


 *  Suddenly as we walked by an upturned trash can, Kennedy disappeared. In her place was a man. The man was wearing ripped farmer clothes that stank. But the strange thing about the man was his head. He had a pumpkin for a head that was slightly rotted. And in his mouth were Kennedy's legs. **


 *  "AAAH!" Chelsea and I screamed. **


 *  The man lumbered after us, moaning in a gruesome way. His head threatened to fall off. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> It's over, I thought. If I stop running, it's over. **


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Ubuntu; font-size: 21px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> I slowed down to a walk. I could barely hear Chelsea screaming for me to run. It was as if my mind turned off. Everything blurred. The last thing I saw was red. **

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Oh Kennedy, You make me feel so merry  When you are with me, nothing is scary   Your smile has lit up my days   It is like one of the sun's rays   Your laughter is like a tinkling bell   You really are swell   You're a burst of color   Without you the world is so much duller   Our friendship means so much   More than my sense of touch   You comfort me when I'm sad   And make me laugh when I'm glad   Oh Kennedy, what would I do without you

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 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Well, sis I’ll tell you: **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Life for me has been an ocean wave **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s had soft gentle waves **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And clear crystal water **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And gentle surf that shines in the day **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tranquil. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">But sometimes **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The water turns murky and brown, **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And the waves reach 30 feet high **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">So I struggle to keep swimming **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Struggle to keep my head above the water **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">My head goes underwater **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">As whirlpools suck me down **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">But I keep riding that wave **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I keep on swimming **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I keep pulling my head out of the water **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No whirlpool can pull me down **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">So sis, keep on trying **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Keep pulling your head out the water **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Bitter; font-size: 24px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And life for me has been an ocean wave **

media type="custom" key="25310968" I’m proud of a lot of things in my life. There are some things that I’ve done that I’m not that proud of. Everyone has something to be proud of, so here are three things that have happened to me that I’m most proud of.

I am proud of the fact that I was in my first play in 2013 called “Yes Virginia.” I am normally too afraid to stand on the stage and sing and dance. It just seemed so foreign and unnatural for me. Even though it was a requirement to be in the play, I am still proud for trying out.

I am also proud that I accomplished my goal of achieving 1,000 AR points. I love to read, but even that was a challenge! I almost didn't achieve my goal, but with some cramming in, I made the 1,000 point mark. It reminds me of the poem "Mother to Son." The mother keeps on persevering to reach her dream.

And last but not least, I am proud of my family and friends. My friends are always there to support me and make me laugh. I would be a lot less happy without them. My family is always there for me, and comforts me when I'm upset or sad. My family and friends love me for who I am.

So there are a few things I'm proud of that have happened to me. These feats that I have accomplished make me feel really good inside to think I accomplished them.