127 hours-Aron Ralston

 

Synopsis

Aron Ralston, from Aspen Colorado, was a man who enjoyed cycling and climbing, so in his holidays, decided to go to Canyonlands National Park, in the south of Utah, USA. He was very excited to travel there because his favourite writer said in one book that it actually was the most beautiful place on Earth. He had planned all the route and he was completely sure that he would be on time for his friends' party. He started the journey cycling from Horseshoe Canyon, he wanted to visit The Great Gallery, because he was interested in climbing and seeing the paintings of the walls. He finally arrived there, he suddenly heard some female voices and had almost been 18 hours alone so he decided to talk to them. They were about 20-25 years old and their names were Megan and Kristi, they started talking while walking on the track, after an hour and a half he felt that they instantly arrived to the  place he wanted to be, so Aron wanted to stop there; they unexpectedly became closer than they thought, so the girls invited him to their van after his climb session, he accepted and said goodbye. He approached to the wall that he was about to climb, he made his first step and put his foot in a no balanced rock, he almost fell and reminded himself that he must be careful. While climbing, he realised that the rocks around him didn't seem very consistent but he didn't care at all. Suddenly, he missed a rock and above him a big one felt directly to his arm, after that, he found out that his arm was trapped between the wall and the rock, he started panicking and didn't know what to do. He had not any communicating items and he had some water and 3 burritos, he would need to wait for help or do something to scape from there, what would he do then?

Personal Opinion

I highly recommend this book, not only because it is a very original and entertaining book, but also because it is  based on a real story which thanks to that it is more involving and credible. The part that impacted me the most is when Aron decides to cut off his own arm with a knife after spending almost 120 hours in the canyon.

Student's name
Zuriñe Baile

A Spy in Siberia-Samuel Sheehy

Synopsis

Eminent scientist Dr Erik Carlsson is kidnapped by criminals at an international conference, just when he was going to present a solution to global warming. Fiona, an American spy, went to Siberia to save the scientist, due to there being something suspicious in the temperature. When she was in Siberia, she found a cave with the help of a family, and she discovered a capsule and Fiona took photographs of this. Then, she met Dr Nilsson, a colleague of Erik, and they found Erik, who was in Australia. She found the suspicious house and she took an USB, but a man saw Fiona. When she escaped on a bicycle she had an accident, but she escaped. She saw a video from the USB. Dr Clarsson asked for help. Later, she reported the information to Dr Nilsson. After this, they went to the Great Sandy Desert and they found the laboratory. They distracted back guards and they got in the lab. They found the scientist, but Luiz Silva (the kidnapper) tied them with a rope, and they knew the objective was to achieve money and power. Finally, Fiona escaped and the police arrested Luiz and Dr Nilsson, because she worked for 2 bands. 

Personal Opinion

The book is more difficult to read than  previous year's reading books , but it’s a good level to learn English. The story and the adventures are good. 

Student's name
Alai Beloki 3F

Lost in the Jungle-Susan Newman

Synopsis

The Miller family goes on holiday to  Thailand. One day, they go to  the jungle on a tour. Mum doesn't go. Cha is their guide. Dad, Sam and Linda go with Cha by car. In the jungle Cha falls over, a snake bites him and Dad feds ill. Sam and Linda are scared. They start running, and they get lost. They cross the river on a bamboo  raft. Suddenly, the raft hits a rock. Sam falls into the water. In the end, Linda and Sam find a village.  Kris helps Sam and Linda. All together they rescue Dad and Cha. 

Personal Opinion

In my opinion the book is not very intesesting. It is childish.

Student's name
Malen Garmendia Martinez.

Saving Copper-Marisa Mcgreevy

Synopsis

Molly and his family went to visit Santa Claus to ask for presents for Chistmas. Molly wanted a pony but his mother didn't have money to buy one. The next morning, Molly decided to walk to the local stables to visit the house and the ponies. Molly's cousin Betty worked at the stables and she had a pony for Molly. The pony's name was Copper and it was a small pony. Molly rode the pony every day. One day, she decided to take part in a horse-riding competition and won it.

Personal Opinion

I enjoyed it a lot and it was easy to read.

Student's name
Enara Telleria Olaskoaga

 

Zenbaki lehenen bakardadea-Paolo Giordano

Zenbaki lehenen bakardadea de Irati Lorence

Kolosala izango da-Joseba Sarrionandia

Sinopsia

Haurtzaroko jolasgurea, adiskidetasuna, baita ere hasarreak, amodio lotsati bat, ikastolako kontu aspergarriak... Dena Gerra Zibilaren iluntasun lanbrotsu eta odoltsuarengatik distortsionatua ikusten da, eta alai izateko azken esperantza Alemaniatik datorren zirku bat da.

Iritzi kritikoa
Historian apur bat sakondu ez duenarentzat hainbat gauz ulertzea zaila gerta daiteko, baina hori alde batera utzita liburu bikaina iruditzen zait, garai historiko oso gordin batean kokatzen gaitu, eta dena haur baten ikuspegitik ikustarazten digu, garaia hartatik dakigun guztia era distortsionatuago batez azalduz, jolasgurez eta abentura grinez.

Egilea
Iñaki San Sebastian

Kez egindako erretratua- Bill S. Ballinger