I also enjoyed the book very,
very, very much and I can see why you wrote so much for the posts because this
book is so good that you just want to talk more and more about it. I actually enjoyed the chapters and their
names they gave foresight and they were funny. It was way too easy to go over the
point we were supposed to stop reading but the book was so good that I wanted to
finish it on the first day that I read it, but I did not. The phrase just talks about their friendship. I think
that the whole book was just about their friendship. I also think that the
theme of the whole book was friendship because throughout the book the author kept
coming back to their friendship. The
book had a good ending for a very good book as a whole I would read this again.
This book is way better than "I Know why the caged Bird Sings". I also
love funny books like this and I would recommend this to anyone just as my
friends recommended this book to me.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Zakaria's 7th Post ATD
I also thought that the
horse story was very scary. This also shows that the author is definitely
skilled at writing anything in general; I would love to read the other stories
that he has written if they are written like this. The way that Rowdy and
Junior are friends again reminds me of a book that I read that is call the Diary
of a Wimpy Kid and the main character and his friend were enemies but they
became friends again. I don’t think the story of Turtle Lake and the tree
symbolized their friendship I just think that it was a cool story. I thought that the book was going to end
differently but I am glad that is going to have a positive happy ending. I also
agree that the theme in this chapter is friendship because Rowdy and Junior
became friends again and because of the story that they had about the tree and
the turtle lake. This is a true friendship because even though they had a lot of
problems that still got back to being friends which is a true test of
friendship.
horse story was very scary. This also shows that the author is definitely
skilled at writing anything in general; I would love to read the other stories
that he has written if they are written like this. The way that Rowdy and
Junior are friends again reminds me of a book that I read that is call the Diary
of a Wimpy Kid and the main character and his friend were enemies but they
became friends again. I don’t think the story of Turtle Lake and the tree
symbolized their friendship I just think that it was a cool story. I thought that the book was going to end
differently but I am glad that is going to have a positive happy ending. I also
agree that the theme in this chapter is friendship because Rowdy and Junior
became friends again and because of the story that they had about the tree and
the turtle lake. This is a true friendship because even though they had a lot of
problems that still got back to being friends which is a true test of
friendship.
Zakaria's 6th Post ATD
It is always sad when a
family member is dying; I think that this is that sad part in the story. I
agree that Ted is very funny and that he had a lot to do with making this part
a little better. I too liked how
everyone on the rez started to leave Junior, but it is sad that it took them this
long to finally leave him alone. I too
hated that way that the teacher treated Junior but I liked how everyone stud up
for him. It seems like there is a pattern where something good happens to
Junior and then something bad like the deaths of his family members and his
wining of against the other team. He should not blame himself for the deaths of
his relatives he had nothing to do with them.
It did not surprise me when Rowdy cried at Mary's funeral. He did it
because she was someone that he cared about, it does it matter how big he is on
the outside. I think that he might have liked Mary and that might be the reason
why he was friends with Junior in the first place. What do you think Zak?
family member is dying; I think that this is that sad part in the story. I
agree that Ted is very funny and that he had a lot to do with making this part
a little better. I too liked how
everyone on the rez started to leave Junior, but it is sad that it took them this
long to finally leave him alone. I too
hated that way that the teacher treated Junior but I liked how everyone stud up
for him. It seems like there is a pattern where something good happens to
Junior and then something bad like the deaths of his family members and his
wining of against the other team. He should not blame himself for the deaths of
his relatives he had nothing to do with them.
It did not surprise me when Rowdy cried at Mary's funeral. He did it
because she was someone that he cared about, it does it matter how big he is on
the outside. I think that he might have liked Mary and that might be the reason
why he was friends with Junior in the first place. What do you think Zak?
Zakaria's 5th Post ATD
I think that Rowdy and Junior
are still friends but they are mad at each other. Rowdy elbowed Junior during the basketball
game because he was made at Junior, but he did not rip up the present because
he still likes Junior as a friend. I think
that Junior got a good name at school because the people there like him better
and it also shows that his life is getting better. I agree that the character in this book
because the characters in this really bring the story to life. But if you think
about it there cannot be any story in the world without any characters, but the
ones in this book are especially good. I
also like how he does not let it all go to his head. This shows how humble of a
character he is. I think that if this was Maya she would let it all go to her
head or be very pessimistic about it. I also enjoy how this book just keeps
going forward and how it does not have any bad things that happen in it. I also
assume that latter in the book there will be big problems because there are
always problems in books. What do you think? Will there be a big problem?
are still friends but they are mad at each other. Rowdy elbowed Junior during the basketball
game because he was made at Junior, but he did not rip up the present because
he still likes Junior as a friend. I think
that Junior got a good name at school because the people there like him better
and it also shows that his life is getting better. I agree that the character in this book
because the characters in this really bring the story to life. But if you think
about it there cannot be any story in the world without any characters, but the
ones in this book are especially good. I
also like how he does not let it all go to his head. This shows how humble of a
character he is. I think that if this was Maya she would let it all go to her
head or be very pessimistic about it. I also enjoy how this book just keeps
going forward and how it does not have any bad things that happen in it. I also
assume that latter in the book there will be big problems because there are
always problems in books. What do you think? Will there be a big problem?
Zakaria's 4th Post ATD
I kind of do not understand why Junior is friends with Rowdy he does
not seem like a person that would hang out with a little wimp and has a lot of
problems. I never thought that a powwow was the way that they portray it in the
books. I thought that it was a place of dancing and fun but I did not know that
a lot of people got drunk and I did not know that there were crazy people at
went there. It seems more like a party than a spiritual gathering, which I thought
is what is should be. I noticed that there are a lot of people that are drunks
in this book. It reminds me of Huckleberry Finn where Finn’s dad was a drunk
like the parents of Rowdy. What do you think of the Powwows in this book Zak?
The education at the res is very bad. Mr. P is a good example for that because
he comes in late and sometimes he comes in his pajamas. I think it would be
funny to have a teacher come in pajamas but it would not be good for learning.
Now I can see why they Junior started a new school.
not seem like a person that would hang out with a little wimp and has a lot of
problems. I never thought that a powwow was the way that they portray it in the
books. I thought that it was a place of dancing and fun but I did not know that
a lot of people got drunk and I did not know that there were crazy people at
went there. It seems more like a party than a spiritual gathering, which I thought
is what is should be. I noticed that there are a lot of people that are drunks
in this book. It reminds me of Huckleberry Finn where Finn’s dad was a drunk
like the parents of Rowdy. What do you think of the Powwows in this book Zak?
The education at the res is very bad. Mr. P is a good example for that because
he comes in late and sometimes he comes in his pajamas. I think it would be
funny to have a teacher come in pajamas but it would not be good for learning.
Now I can see why they Junior started a new school.
Zakaria's 3rd Post ATD
I agree the Book is getting much better, I enjoy that he is
getting new friends in a new school even though he has some problems. I disagree that the book is a little random. The chapter "Tears of a Clown" was there
to tell the reader how he is feeling and who he likes, I think that this girl
might play a role in the book later. I also think that it is not random because
it is about his life and we all know that the life of a teenager is a bit
random. I don’t know what you are saying
I can’t see a plot at all. it seems even today that the Native American people
aren't fully understood,” I get what you are saying because most people don’t
know people who are Native American they do not understand them and their culture,
so they might think that they are weird because they are different. I agree that his upbeat attitude is much
better than that of Maya’s in the book that we read before; her attitude completely
ruined the book. But junior’s attitude adds to the book and makes it better. What do you think will happen to Junior and his
new friends at this new school? Right now it looks like anything can happen.
getting new friends in a new school even though he has some problems. I disagree that the book is a little random. The chapter "Tears of a Clown" was there
to tell the reader how he is feeling and who he likes, I think that this girl
might play a role in the book later. I also think that it is not random because
it is about his life and we all know that the life of a teenager is a bit
random. I don’t know what you are saying
I can’t see a plot at all. it seems even today that the Native American people
aren't fully understood,” I get what you are saying because most people don’t
know people who are Native American they do not understand them and their culture,
so they might think that they are weird because they are different. I agree that his upbeat attitude is much
better than that of Maya’s in the book that we read before; her attitude completely
ruined the book. But junior’s attitude adds to the book and makes it better. What do you think will happen to Junior and his
new friends at this new school? Right now it looks like anything can happen.
Zakaria's 2nd Post ATD
I like the way the author introduced the main character at
the beginning of this book. He made it very funny but we were able to understand
just how junior was. If “I know why the caged bird sings,” began this way it would
have made the story seem much more interesting and made it easier to read. One thing
that I do not understand is why he made the main character have so many problems.
Maybe it was done to show the reader that if this guy can make it then anyone
can make it. If that is so I assume that the book will have a good ending for
junior. I thought that it was sad that Oscar got sick but his parents were not
willing to take him to the vet. I thought that it was very funny that he put Kentucky
Fried Chicken on a high pedestal in his mind. To most of us we really do not
think about things like that but Junior has showed us not to take most things
for granted. Junior is very good at drawing and I hope that
he can fulfill his dream of becoming an artist but, I do not like that he only
wants to do that because most people of his race have jobs like those. What do you
think? Do you think that this is actually the job that he really wants? I don’t.
the beginning of this book. He made it very funny but we were able to understand
just how junior was. If “I know why the caged bird sings,” began this way it would
have made the story seem much more interesting and made it easier to read. One thing
that I do not understand is why he made the main character have so many problems.
Maybe it was done to show the reader that if this guy can make it then anyone
can make it. If that is so I assume that the book will have a good ending for
junior. I thought that it was sad that Oscar got sick but his parents were not
willing to take him to the vet. I thought that it was very funny that he put Kentucky
Fried Chicken on a high pedestal in his mind. To most of us we really do not
think about things like that but Junior has showed us not to take most things
for granted. Junior is very good at drawing and I hope that
he can fulfill his dream of becoming an artist but, I do not like that he only
wants to do that because most people of his race have jobs like those. What do you
think? Do you think that this is actually the job that he really wants? I don’t.
Zakaria's First Post ATD
I agree with Zak on: how this book is a major relief from
"I know why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelo. I love how he takes all the problems that he
has in life whether it be his teeth, lisp, head or anything else, and makes it
funny and not that big of a deal. Something that I do not agree with you is that
I think he should keep the chapter names the way they are because the names are
foreshadowing and they are, for the most part, funny. I also thought it was messed up when three thirty
year old men picked on him because of his head problem. Rowdy beet up junior for the same reason why
he helped him when other people were picking on junior; it is because he likes
his friend and he does not want him to feel bad and he does not want him to go
away. I agree it would be upsetting to have your only friend leave. I know how he feels because I had to move away
from my friends before. I am also loving this book. I knew it would be a great
read because a lot of my friends have read this book before and I know now why
they loved it so much. I am also
wondering what will happen in the future when he goes to a new school. I assume
that he might have a hard time being the only Native American there.
"I know why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelo. I love how he takes all the problems that he
has in life whether it be his teeth, lisp, head or anything else, and makes it
funny and not that big of a deal. Something that I do not agree with you is that
I think he should keep the chapter names the way they are because the names are
foreshadowing and they are, for the most part, funny. I also thought it was messed up when three thirty
year old men picked on him because of his head problem. Rowdy beet up junior for the same reason why
he helped him when other people were picking on junior; it is because he likes
his friend and he does not want him to feel bad and he does not want him to go
away. I agree it would be upsetting to have your only friend leave. I know how he feels because I had to move away
from my friends before. I am also loving this book. I knew it would be a great
read because a lot of my friends have read this book before and I know now why
they loved it so much. I am also
wondering what will happen in the future when he goes to a new school. I assume
that he might have a hard time being the only Native American there.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Zak G's Final Post for Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
So as I enjoyed the book a little too much and went a little over when it came to the posts, I will do my final on the whole book. Firstly I would like to say that without chapter numbers or even just a table of context it was a little hard to keep track of where I was in the book. I don't want to go making excuses for why I read too far, but having not even a table of context made it a little hard to stay in line. I would like to point out also the awesome ending sentence of the book "We didn't keep score" because that just proves that Rowdy and Junior became friends again and maybe even better ones than before. To keep score would entail that the were trying to see which is better but because they didn't it means that it does not matter to them because they are true friends and just enjoy each others company. I bring up the awesome ending because I would like to point out that this book is just full of joy even with the last small part of it revolving around deaths, even during those times the characters in the story but mainly Junior were able to bring a smile to my face. I very much so enjoyed this book and compared to "I Know why the caged Bird Sings" this book is leagues ahead. I enjoy reading books that can bring a smile to my face or even a laugh here or there, and I would strongly recommend this book to anyone, how about you Zakaria?
Zak G's 7th post TATDPTIndian, chapter "Talking About Turtles"
I would like to start off by saying that that horse story very thoroughly scared me right to the core. I do not know if it shows the posting time but it is about one in the morning and I am all alone in the house, and that story really got to me. I just wanted to get that out and also say that the author is obviously skilled at writing a sad funny and/or scary story or thriller. On to the main topic, I am very glad to see that Rowdy and Junior have become friends again and it seems like Rowdy respects Junior a little more, I am guessing it has to do with the being apart for so long and the new found (maybe) respect from that basketball game. I liked the story of them as kids going to Turtle lake just to climb the tree and how it very strongly symbolized friendship and trust. Even after everything Junior and Rowdy were able to revert back to the way they were on top (almost to the top) of that tree, best and trusting friends. I am glad that after everything leading up to this the story can have a positively happy ending. The theme in this chapter is definitely friendship and also happiness because even though it was only a simple knock that lead to a day of basketball, it also showed that Junior and Rowdy's friendship is never ending and with it will come happiness.
Zak G's 6th post TATDPTIndian, chapter "Remembering"
Sorry that I cannot do a combination of chapters but it seems that I enjoyed this book too much and read a little farther than I should have on some posts. So here is my plan, I only have one chapter left of this amazing book, but two posts, so the next post will be on the last chapter, and the final post will be on the whole book. It just seems however that the rest of the book will be summing up how Junior's life has gotten better. It is very true and very apparent that Juniors life is better as he seems to be coming forever closer to leaving the reservation and setting up his own life how he choose. Not that I would know what living on a reservation is like but from what I have read it does not seem like Junior is cut out for that style of life. I feel good for Junior as it seems like he has gotten past the death of so many people that were so important to him and seems a lot happier. I was hoping that him and Rowdy would become friends again but since I still have one more chapter to go I guess that I can't rule the possibility out. Although Rowdy didn't quite treat Junior well when they were friends, it was a special friendship, and it seems like it is very important to Junior and I hope that they become friends again in the last chapter.
Zak G's 5th post TATDPTIndian, chapters "In like a Lion" - "Because Russian Guys are not alwaslys Geniuses"
Well another death occurred and it just had to be his sister, right after all the winning and feeling good of the basketball season. I was all happy for Junior with him winning, though I did realize that beating welpininit was sort of bad, he had gotten through a whole season and had even blocked Rowdy who had been superior (in Junior's eyes) to him in almost every physical way. It seemed like things were really looking up for Junior with the basketball season coming to a good ending (only losing twice is pretty good), but the just a few months from his Grandma's death his sister dies. It seems like Junior can never get a break, but I think that he is a little hard on himself. He blames himself for all the deaths but he shouldn't because it is not his fault. One thing that did surprise me though was Rowdy crying at Mary's funeral. All through out the book Rowdy has been the tough guy and the defender and the pain dealer outer, so that is why it confused me why he was crying at Mary's funeral. I do not remember any portion of the book where it explains whether or not Rowdy has feelings for Mary, so that is kind of why I am confused. Also it was the level of tears that were being shown, but maybe it will explain that later in the book.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Zak G's 4thpost TATDPTIndian, chapters "And a Partridge in a Pear Tree"- "Valentine Heart"
It seems that Junior and Juniors family has hit a rough spot. I kind of feel bad for Junior and his family as a lot happened to them with the Grandma dying and the dads best friend. I still like though how the spirits are still lifted with the Ted character showing up and how everyone began to laugh and it wasn't as sad anymore. That Ted though was a real funny character even giving me a laugh with his long story just to realize that he was in the complete wrong. I also liked how everyone on the rez has started to leave Junior alone as he is a cool kid and deserves better than what he is given. It seems though, that at Rearden he has friends when everyone stood up (literally) for him because they realized that the teacher had crossed the line. I was sort of angry at the teacher for mocking him like that because it is not right for someone to do that, trying to pick on someone who lost two very important people to them in a very short time. I also like how not just the regular characters stood up for Junior but some characters from the back-ground (the other basketball players) stood up because it just adds a better feeling to the book that makes it a lot more enjoyable to read.
Zak G's 3rd post TATDPTIndian, chapters "Thanksgiving" - "Reindeer Games"
I would like to first address the issue between Rowdy and Junior, I would like to know whether or not they are still friends. Judging from the basketball game it would seem that they are definitely not friends, as elbowing someone to the back of the head doesn't exactly spell friendship, but it is true that Rowdy did not rip up the gift from Junior, which I think shows that there is still a wanting to be friends feeling with Rowdy. Besides the whole elbow it seems like Junior has been able to make a name for himself at the school and a good one at that. I would like to compliment the author in creating this character and really every character in this book because the characters really bring the story to life as it is fun to read and I occasional able to get a laugh out of it. I like how he goes from nothing at home to everything at school and doesn't really let it get to his head (I am talking about Junior of course). Help me out on this but to tie everything together it seems like a re-occurring theme in this book is perseverance, and I mean that as in no matter what is thrown at the characters in this book they always look forwards, there is not much negativity and I really enjoy that, but any thoughts on this would be helpful.
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