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I REALLY WANT A KITTEN…..

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I Really Want a Kitten………

I really really really want a kitten. Like, really want-it-more-than-anything-in-the-universe kind of want. I literally even have dreams about it sometimes, where I have a kitten and I’m always really happy about it. Does that mean that I’m destined to have one? I hope so! But then again – my most recent dream about that is where I have a kitten – who lives in my school lunch box. AND FITS. With A LOT of room to spare. Enough room for me to actually keep my food in there – which I’m pretty sure is what a lunch box is meant for. So anyway – dreams are weird (so maybe I shouldn’t read so much into dreams) but if I could ever have a pet – I’d have a kitten. Not a shih tzu or a parrot or whatever – but a kitten. Mainly because I have met a few cats and they were actually really nice! I know there’s that thing that dogs are really loyal and cats aren’t, but I don’t really feel that’s true. I feel like that’s kind of unfair. I mean – my mom had a cat! And she says that her cat was really sweet and loving! Sure, maybe some cats are “disloyal” or whatever – but I want to find out for myself. (Sorry google – don’t trust you on this).
*google goes quietly crying in the corner*


Also – in all my dreams I always have a kitten, not a dog. (Yeah, maybe I am reading too much into dreams, ;D. ) I’ve personally always liked cats better. But actually, that’s not the issue here. I have been denied of the honour of being a cat owner – or a dog (heh) and now I am on a sacred quest – to convince my parents to let me have a cat. That’s right! It’s pretty much going to be my new year’s resolution for 2022 – that by this time next year, I shall have …… a kittennn!!! (Hopefully).
Well, guess what they said when I asked them? I got a big, solid, in-capital-letters type N.O.
(pretty sure this struggle is relatable by pretty much every pet wanting kid out there) I mean, why can’t I have a pet? I think I’m responsible enough, I mean, I’m 12! I’ll really honest to God look after it forever!! I’ve read a lot of stories about how people’s pets saved their life or changed their life or whatever, and how they are really happy that they bought one, and pets bring happiness. They really make you happy just by playing with you, and they don’t judge you, and like, why not?!
One reason given – too much responsibility. Heh? A pet can’t be more of a responsibility than homework already is?! Okay, yes, well, it probably is, but we can manage that!
Second reason – unnecessary hassle. Unnecessary? Think of the years of happiness it will give us!
Third – When it dies, we’ll be sad. I mean, yes, obviously, but that’s hardly a reason!
Pets love you and accept you whatever you are! They always cheer you up if you feel down.
Even google agrees that kids can take care of pets! (yes – back to trusting google here lol)
My point being – having a pet can make you more responsible and feel better. Yes, they do require a lot of attention and expense, but it is SOOO worth it!
If I ever get a pet – I swear I’ll look after it and I’ll – CAN I JUST HAVE A CAT ALREADY?!

Mission Kitten – Over and Out.
Now, there’s just the slight matter of convincing mom and dad………



Artemis Fowl & the Eternity Code #Book-3 By Eoin Colfer

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Hi friends, I am back with a new book review! I really loved the first two books of the Artemis Fowl series. I loved them so much that I decided to read and review all eight of them in the series. The book I am reviewing today is the third installment in the series, which is called “Artemis Fowl & the Eternity Code“, which by far has the most action. My love for this series is increasing with each book.So enough talk, let’s get started..

Artemis Fowl has once again been too clever for his own good. This time he has constructed a  super-computer with fairy technology. He has taken the technology from high-tech police helmets captured during the fowl manor siege. That technology is many years ahead of its time.He has invented a small cube which acts as a micro TV, a verbally controlled computer, a mobile phone and a diagnostic aid as well. It could do anything and its battery wouldn’t die for at least 2 years. And of course it is completely wireless. All this in one teeny tiny box!  He has made a new computer language and the cube is coded to his voice patterns and commands and which means that only he can operate it.

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Artemis Fowl sketch made by me.

He decides to sell the cube for (you guessed it!) GOLD. He sets up a meeting with an american businessman Jon Spiro, to sell the cube, but the meeting went horribly wrong. In the meeting Butler gets gravely injured trying to save Artemis. Jon Spiro turns out to be a crook. If Artemis unravels the secrets of his cube to Jon Spiro, it will endanger the fairy world which would mean only one thing. WAR!

Can Artemis heal his old friend, prevent the exposure of fairy world and expose Jon Spiro for the crook he is and get the cube back??

I really liked this book because it was totally different from its prequels, unlike in some books where their prequel/sequel are sort of same, this wasn’t. Also , this series is totally different from any other series I have read. I mean, armed and dangerous fairies!! Who would have thought!!

Also it has got its fair share of action, humor and drama. Even a person who doesn’t like to read will get addicted to this series. I also like it because plot is laid out really well, though it is written from two to three different perspectives,you can keep track and it all comes together beautifully in the end. I also like the fact that Artemis is becoming nicer with each book. In the first one he was pure evil. In the second book he was better and in the third one he was just great! I loved the way he planned his operation, it was simply genius. Hold on to your seats for a ride that is thrilling and will keep you hooked. Anyone who likes the fantasy genre will love it.

Hope you liked my review and this book is rated 5/5 by me!

Why? Answers to Everything by Crispin Boyer

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Hey Guys, After a long break , i am posting a book review that too surprisingly on a non fiction book.

Your reaction might be WHAT?? or BORING!!

Yes, It is not a story book but it is a fact filled book. There are number of amazing facts in this books that makes you go WOWW!!

It is a non fiction but surely not those kinds that makes you fall asleep in about five minutes! It has may interesting facts , with funny and eye catching illustrations and puns.It is published by National Geographic.

It’s got everything in it from space tech facts to food facts. From how to cure hiccups to how to become a knight!!

Let me share a couple of interesting facts that i came to know from this books. Don’t worry just sharing a couple from 1100 odd  facts!!

” The ghost pepper is so hot that it will burn your skin unless you wear glove before working with them!!”

“Bats sleep upside down because they aren’t strong enough to take off from the ground to fly. They drop from the tree branch in the air and then take off!!”

Isn’t it astonishing!!

If you are an avid reader wanting to get your hands on some fresh material, this book is for you!

Hope you like my review and found it helpful.

CIAO!

 

Spy Dog- Rocket Rider by Andrew Cope.

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Woah! Woah! Woah! I know what you must be thinking.. A SPY DOG??????? And that too a rocket rider… Does she become an astronaut or what??

Read on to find out more and you will get an answer to all your questions and more..

Spy dog rocket rider is a story of a semi retired spy dog. Semi retired because during one of her missions five bullets hit her and one bullet was still lodged in her, so she semi retired. Then on the orders of her trainer she allowed herself to be rehomed with Cooks family . Cook’s household had 3 kids.

The dog’s name was LARA  but her secret code name was GM-451.Don’t be under the impression that she isn’t an adventurous dog anymore. She formed a neighbourhood security team and she became their leader. LARA was very keen to find her parentage. She had a professor who she would visit occasionally with the Cooks, where she found a file about herself on the professor’s desk.

The file said that a Russian man named Oleg Jetski knew about her parentage. She wanted to know more but how? Since she was a very smart dog, fluent in many languages like english , Italian etc and she could also surf the internet and type too. Using her typing skill, she tells the cooks children and they all go to Oleg Jetski who doesn’t live very far. There they found a diary and found out that LARA’s great grand mother is LAIKA, the first  dog to travel in space. It was also written in the diary that her father was LEO, a rescue dog who works in the Scottish highlands. She then decides to go to Scotland to meet her dad. There she discovers a terrible plot by JIMMY, a sunscreen man. He has planned to send rocket in space to cut a hole in ozone layer which will emit harmful UV rays and only by wearing his sunscreen people will get protected from it.

Cook’s family along with her professor go to Scotland to find her where they help her to foil jimmy’s plot

Read the book to get carried into a hair-raising adventure. It’s a lovely book. I’d read it any day. Lara has all the qualities of a good pet. She is Loyal, smart and courageous.

I’d give this book 5/5 rating. One of my most favourite reads!

Once a spy dog always spy dog.!

Jennie by Paul Gallico

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Jennie is wonderful. It is a story about a boy named Peter Brown who loved cats. His father was a colonel in the army. His mother was usually very busy and had to go out a lot, so mostly Peter had only his nanny for company. He wanted a cat as a companion, but his nanny did not like them, so, he could not get one. But he loved to stroke and pet any stray cat he saw. One day, he noticed a beautiful kitten sitting on a railing across the road, and he wanted to pet it. He ran across the road without nanny and got hit by a coal lorry. Then suddenly………………he turned into a cat!!!!!!!! Nanny threw him out, thinking him to be just another stray. His cat self wandered out into the rain and got wet and cold. Then he got into a fight with Dempsey, the greatest fighter cats and got seriously injured. He laid down on the street side. Then the kindest and friendliest stray cat in the world, Jennie found him and took him into a room in the warehouse where she lived. That’s where their friendship began.They had a friend in an old man named Mr. Grims. They travelled to Glasgow and back again. They were thrown overboard too. Then in the end Dempsey spoke for Jennie as he wanted Jennie to come with him. Peter and Dempsey had a fight and Peter won this time. Dempsey died in the fight and Peter got seriously injured. Then suddenly all became black……..and Peter became human again!!

However, Peter never forgot about this incident and best thing was that he got a kitten for himself.

This is a lovely story, extremely adventurous and you will love it a lot. This is one of the most adventurous journey of a kitten I have ever read. Peter learned about the hardships of stray animals. It made him even more sympathetic towards the stray cats. We should never abuse a stray animal and love them always.

Carbonel by Barbara Sleigh

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This is a story about a kitten called Carbonel (a royal kitten, future king to all cats), who was stolen from his cradle by a witch. The kitten grew up with the witch. When the witch decided to retire, she sold the kitten to a girl called Rosemary Brown. She not only buys kitten but also a broom from the witch without knowing that it was enchanted. She later found out that by holding the broom she could actually talk to Carbonel.

She with her friend John decided to free the bonding between the witch and the cat.  Carbonel was bound by two spells.The first spell was broken by merely buying the cat from the witch.The second spell was made by SILENT magic. It required two objects  namely a witch’s hat and a witch’s cauldron. Rosemary and John arranged these two items and managed to break the second spell.

The cat is now free!!

However that’s only the half battle won! Now Carbonel has to take back his kingdom of cats. Will he be able to conquest over Ginger Cat who has taken over the kingdom? Or will the Ginger Cat rule forever?

It is a must read. It is a mix of fantasy and reality. I love this book and this one of my most favourite books. Certainly in my top ten list.( will share my favourites in the next blog). Barbara Sleigh has written this book in such an extensive detail that you can’t help but enjoy it. I recommend this book for ages 7+. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did!

 

 

Charlotte’s web by E.B.White

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Before i begin my review, I’d like to share that my blog has a new and easy web address! It is now called http://www.thebookmonk.in All thanks to my dad!

Charlotte’s Web!

You might be thinking “huh!” I like to read mysteries and adventures but I have to admit that this book was pretty perfect. I loved every bit of it. It is a classic and quite famous too. I loved when in the starting Fern, a girl, who lived in a farm saved a runt pig from being killed. It simply shows that Fern is an extraordinary girl who is compassionate.E.B.White is one of the best authors who has written classics. I have also reviewed “The Trumpet of Swan” written by him earlier in my blog.

Charlotte’s web is a story of a modest pig called Wilbur who was raised by Fern untill he was five weeks old. Then he was sold to Fern’s uncle Homer where he was kept in a barn.There he finds a friend in the form of a spider named Charlotte. He is told by the old sheep in the barn that  he is going to be killed for pork chops soon. Charlotte devise a clever plan to keep Wilbur alive.She spins a web in which she spins words praising Wilbur which are seen by farm owner. This eventually saved Wilbur’s life. Charlotte’s quick thinking saved Wilbur.However in the end Charlotte dies. It is a lovely, and illuminating tale. It is one of my favourite books. It’s an awesome book. Charlotte proved to be a faithful friend and I will cherish this story forever!!

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WILBUR THE PIG” SKETCHED BY ME”

AniMalcolm by David Baddiel

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AniMalcolm is written by David Baddiel. It is written in perfect detail with right amount of humour. It has a gripping storyline with very nicely illustrated pictures. I copied one drawing from the book which you see right below

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This book is story about eleven year old boy Malcolm, who on his 11th birthday was given a CHINCHILLA, a dog.

He hated animals and wanted  a laptop as birthday present instead. He was sad and disappointed.Though one thing cheered him up, his parents had paid for a sixth grade school trip to a farm which Malcolm was looking forward to.And believe me, that was a no ordinary trip!

When he took that trip and reached the farm, the magic goat named K-Pax who lived in the farm, turns him in to an ANIMAL!

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 He turns into many animals at the farm. K-Pax also told Malcolm that on the 4th morning, he will turn into the same animal which ever he sees first. With the help of his fellow animal friends, he managed to reach the city where he lived. There he saw a human first on the fourth morning. As humans are mammals, he turned back into a human being.

From then on, he began to love animals as he realized that without the help of his animal friends, he couldn’t have turned back into human being.

A very interesting and different read!!