Pride and Prejudice

 Hello everyone, this is Sayaka Sugiyama, taking the EC1 M6 class this year(again). First, I'd like to apologize for my overdue homework to you guys and I really appreciate all Mr. Sheehan's help. Well. here I would like to introduce "Pride and Prejudice", written by Jane Austen, as my recommendation to you.

 This story is about misunderstanding unfolds and love between Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy, living in Regency England of 19th century, and people around them. It also portrays life in the genteel rural society of the day. It became one of the most famous love stories written by Jane Austen in a lively and funny way, which has attracted people all over the world. Beth's intelligent and attractive character is reserved to be loved by everyone, and I think the author of this book was just like her.

 Well, you may think it's way too classic and kinda boring or something, but I swear, it's really good, especially for girls. And if you think like it's difficult to read, don't worry, this one I recommend is well omitted from the original story I guess, so it's really easy to read for you guys. If you want to challenge a full version, you can also find the book translated into Japanese.

 On the other hand, it has also been two feature films as far as I know, so you can enjoy it on DVD, too. I would like to recommend you the current one starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen in 2005. I'll paste the trailer of that one, so hope you will enjoy it, cheers.

The Accidental Tourist

Hello everyone. This is Yumi S. from the EC1 M6 class. I am writing to recommend everyone to read the book,  The Accidental Tourist. It was written by Anne Tyler. It is published by OXFORD. It is level 5 book and has 26,400 words. This story is about a man. He lost his son and was divorced by his wife. He become desperate and to run his life odd. And he writes tourist guides for business people as his work. He has to do that with the deadline. And he has a dog, Edward. The dog starts to bite people, so he send Edward for the dog trainer. This book sometimes has pictures and I like then. His life becomes more and more complicated.Thank you for reading.

Shake Hands Forever

Hello Every one. This is Yuki S. from the EC1 M6 class.I'm writing to recommend everyone to read the book, . Shake Hands Forever. It was written by Ruth Rendell. It is published by MACMILLAN. It is a level 4 book and has 12,375 words.

It is a story of  Wexford. He is a policeman in Kingsmarkham, fictional town.  One day, a woman was killed by someone.  There is not a fingerprint in the house. Only one fingerprint is in the bathtub. The investigation becomes difficult. Does he can find  murderer? Why was she killed? This story makes us very tense.
There are many characters in this book, and story is difficult. So I sometimes be confused.  But this has value to read. Please read once.

Thank you for reading.

Robinson Crusoe

Hello everyone. This is Asami S. from the EC1 M6 class. I'm writing to recommend everyone to read the book, Robinson Crusoe. It was written by Daniel Defoe. It is published by MACMILLAN. It is a level 4 book and has 16,450 words.

It is a story about the voyage of Robinson Crusoe. He is a young boy and he wants to go to the sea. He ignored his father's advice and started on his journey. But he was caught up in violent storms and left all alone in the island.He tries to survive and escape from the island.
Can he escape the island?Please read this book if you are interested in this story.
Thank you for reading.

The Phantom Airman

Hello everyone. This is Kurumi M. from the EC1 M6 class. I'm writing to recomend everyone to read the book, The Phantom Airman. It was written by Allan Frewin Jones. It is published by MACMILLAN. It is a level 3 book and has about 15,180 words and about 1,100 headwords.
It is a story about the four friends. They were going to write a project for  their club. The project were going to be about their town in the Second World War. They researched in the airfield which wasn't used any more. Suddenly, it began to rain heavily and a strong wind began to blow. Then they experienced strange things.

What had happened in this area in the Second World War? How did the four friends become it?
If you want to know, you should read it!

Nelson Mandela

Hello, everyone. This is Mai from EC1 M6 class. I'm writing to recommend everyone to read the book, Nelson Mandela. It was written by Carl W Hart. It is published by Macmillan Biographie. It is a level 4 book and has about 1400 basic words.

This is book about Nelson Mandela. He was born in an African village. He became the most famous African leader in history. This book tells the story about Nelson Mandela's journey from lawyer to ANC activist. It describes his release from prison after twenty-seven years, his fight to end apartheid, and his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa.

And also this is movie called Invictus. This is story after his release from prison to 1995 World Cup. I promise these book and movie will impressed you deeply. Please read and watch them. Thank you for reading.

A Puzzle for Logan

 Hello, everyone. This is Hikari Kondo from EC1 M6 class. I will introduce the wondreful book that I've read. I'm writing to recommend everyone to read this book. The title of the book is "A puzzle for Logan".

 This is written by Richard MacAndrew, and published by Cambridge university press. This is level 3 and has 14,000 words.

 The type of this book is mystery. The stage is Edinburgh. Someday, one murderer escaped from the prison. Then a woman killed. The hero, Logan, tries to catch the murderer.

 There are many characters in this book, so I was little confused. You might be. But this has value to read. Please read once. 

 Thanks for your reading.

The Phantom of the Opera

Hello Everyone. This is Yuna A. from the EC1 M6 class. I'm writing to recommend everyone to read the book, The Phantom of the Opera. It was written by Jennifer Bassett. It is published by OXFORD. It is a level 1 book and has 6,230 words.

Maybe many people know this story. It is known as "オペラ座の怪人" in Japan. 

It is a true story about strange happening in Opera House in Paris in 1880. Everyone is talking about the ghost that appears there and called him The Phantom of the Opera. He wears black clothes. He is a body without a head, or a head without a body. He has a yellow face, no nose, black holes for eyes...nobody knows truth. Who is the man? What is his purpose?

It is strange but very sad story. Please read it and find the truth!!

This book became a movie and musical.  Please watch it.

The Devil Wears Prada

Hello Everyone. This is Shoko N. from EC1 M6 class. I am writing to recommend everyone to read the book, The Devil Wears Prada. It was written by Lauren Weisberger. It is published by Scholastic Readers . It is a level 2 book and has 9,279 words.

This story is famous for the movie released in 2006. So some people may know this story. The heroine's name is Andrea. She has just finished the university and want to be a journalist. But by a strange chance, she begin to work at the most famous fashion magazine in the world, Runway editor room,as an assistant of very strict chief, Miranda. Andrea isn't interested in fashion at all, and Miranda order her too much. She get fed up with very busy life and relations between her friend and boyfriend become strained. But finally, she carve out her future by herself. You must be attracted by the gorgeous world of the fashion and be encouraged by the story. Why don't you enjoy this book?

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword

Hello Everyone. This is Ako N, from EC1 M6 class. I'm writing to recommend everyone to read this book, The Chrysanthemum and the Sword. It was written by Ruth Benedict. It is published by IBC publishing. It is a level 3 book and has 19,630 words. 

This book is based on careful research into Japanese culture by America. They made a study of behavior, character and thinking which is peculiar to Japan, and published this book in 1946. The content is critical of some Japanese culture, but it is really interesting. 

This book is not easy to read, but if you would try it, you could learn many things from this book. So, please try and enjoy it! Thank you for your reading.

THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS

Hello, everyone! This is Seira N, from EC1 M6 class. I am writing to recommend everyone to read the book, The title of this is  THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS. It was written by John Bucha. It is published by OXFORD University Press. It is a level 4 books.

This book became a movie in 1935. The Japanese title is "三十九夜". Main character is Richard Hannay. He got tired in his daily life. One day, the man visited Richard. His name is Scudder. He told Richard that the Greek president will be killed by spys. Richard had known the secret story. Because of that, he became a fleer. There are many troubles with his way to run away from spys. The story is greatly exciting. If you read this book, you can have a very nice time. Please read this book!

AMERICAN LIFE

 Hello everyone. This is Shion S from the EC1 M6 class. I am writing to recommend everyone to read the book, AMERICAN LIFE.. It was written by Vicky Shipton. It is published by Penguin Readers. It is a level 2 book and has about 6,000 words.

 

 This is the book that introduced about American dairy life, food, history, jobs, sports, social problems, movies and music. You could know about America that you have not known when you read it. And this book is all color. So you could get information easily. I am interested in America and I thought "these information is i must have know already, so may be this book is boring me.". But most information was new for me! So, if you are interested in America or wanna go to there, you should read it! Enjoy the book!