Alternate start for sequel
As we woke up in Hell, a loud gunshot was heard. We all immediately jumped up and counted how many people were here. We saw everyone, so the worry of it being one of us was gone, but we still wondered what made the invaders shoot. Homer jumped up with the rifle, pointing at where the gunshot was heard. Suddenly, a invader saw us. Before any noise came out of his mouth, homer got him right in the head, he fell to the ground silently. We were all shaken by that sudden wake up call, but thankful for homers quick thinking. We decided to collect the body, just in case anybody walked past and saw him dead. We Took him deep into the jungle and buried him. We felt bad for him, considering he seemed only a couple years older than him, but as homer said, it's their fault.
Sunday, 17 November 2013
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Tomorrow When the War Began Week 3.2
Week 3.2: Who I would play in the book
I would like to play homer, as he has the most responsibility, and has matured throughout the book. He also has the ability to laugh at the finny times, but become serious when needed. I find that he is extra interesting for mainly those reasons, but I would also like to be Ellie. It would be interesting writing about what has happened a while ago, trying to remember what happened. She is also interesting because she was the one that organised the camp out with these friends, and she made sure she chose the interesting ones. So all up, if I had a choice of who I would be, I would chose Homer first, then Ellie.
I would like to play homer, as he has the most responsibility, and has matured throughout the book. He also has the ability to laugh at the finny times, but become serious when needed. I find that he is extra interesting for mainly those reasons, but I would also like to be Ellie. It would be interesting writing about what has happened a while ago, trying to remember what happened. She is also interesting because she was the one that organised the camp out with these friends, and she made sure she chose the interesting ones. So all up, if I had a choice of who I would be, I would chose Homer first, then Ellie.
Tomorrow When the War Began Week 3
Week 3: Trying to resolve the plot
After seeing their families, the main characters are forced to make a decision, whether to fight, or to give up. In the end, they chose to fight and they go on the streets to find any guns and bullets and weapons to defend and attack with. After find numerous rifles and guns, they are attacked, and Robyn and Lee disappear. After numerous events, Ellie decided that she and homer should go and find them. They find out that Lee has been shot in the calf, but is okay. Robyn learns how to inject people and put in stitches and other medical jobs that will need to be done. Then, in a desperate escape attempt, they steal a car, put Lee in the back and drive away quickly, while getting shot at. That is all I will say for now, but the book has taken a real turn from that slow start, to become action at every turn.
After seeing their families, the main characters are forced to make a decision, whether to fight, or to give up. In the end, they chose to fight and they go on the streets to find any guns and bullets and weapons to defend and attack with. After find numerous rifles and guns, they are attacked, and Robyn and Lee disappear. After numerous events, Ellie decided that she and homer should go and find them. They find out that Lee has been shot in the calf, but is okay. Robyn learns how to inject people and put in stitches and other medical jobs that will need to be done. Then, in a desperate escape attempt, they steal a car, put Lee in the back and drive away quickly, while getting shot at. That is all I will say for now, but the book has taken a real turn from that slow start, to become action at every turn.
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Tomorrow When the War Began Week 2.2
Character Development
One of my favourite characters in the book, Lee was the person I expected to change the most throughout the book, but after reading more of the book, I may be wrong for now. Homer has changed completely, from being a "cool" kid at school you couldn't trust at all, to a leader that you put all your trust into. Part of the reason I think he has stepped up is because he may of been dreaming of this day coming, the day when he can step up and become the leader and be a national hero, rather than the schoolyard bully. I still think Lee will develop as a character at the end of the book. The only reason he hasn't developed as much is (about to give a bit of a spoiler) because he was shot, and all he could do was lay down and wait for his leg to heal. I'm starting the think that Robyn will also develop heaps since she has learnt how to inject pain killers, take out stitches and is willing to take risks. They are what I think are the most noticable character changes in the book so far.
One of my favourite characters in the book, Lee was the person I expected to change the most throughout the book, but after reading more of the book, I may be wrong for now. Homer has changed completely, from being a "cool" kid at school you couldn't trust at all, to a leader that you put all your trust into. Part of the reason I think he has stepped up is because he may of been dreaming of this day coming, the day when he can step up and become the leader and be a national hero, rather than the schoolyard bully. I still think Lee will develop as a character at the end of the book. The only reason he hasn't developed as much is (about to give a bit of a spoiler) because he was shot, and all he could do was lay down and wait for his leg to heal. I'm starting the think that Robyn will also develop heaps since she has learnt how to inject pain killers, take out stitches and is willing to take risks. They are what I think are the most noticable character changes in the book so far.
Saturday, 26 October 2013
Week 2: Tomorrow When the War Began
Week 2: Getting into the plot
After the fairly slow start to the novel, we start to see our characters head into "hell". When they setup camp and settle down, we start to find out a bit more about each of the characters. We find out that Homer is always trying to impress the others by showing of how "tough" he is and how cool he can be, Fi however, is a bit of a drama queen and despises being anything but perfect. More character development is yet to happen and Im sure we will find out a lot more about the mysterious character Lee. Later on around about the middle of the book, they find out that Australia has been attacked and all their loved ones are being stored in camps guarded by the terrorists. More is yet to happen but I'm sure the end to the book will be a very interesting. All up, a slow start to the book, but starting to get quite exciting.
After the fairly slow start to the novel, we start to see our characters head into "hell". When they setup camp and settle down, we start to find out a bit more about each of the characters. We find out that Homer is always trying to impress the others by showing of how "tough" he is and how cool he can be, Fi however, is a bit of a drama queen and despises being anything but perfect. More character development is yet to happen and Im sure we will find out a lot more about the mysterious character Lee. Later on around about the middle of the book, they find out that Australia has been attacked and all their loved ones are being stored in camps guarded by the terrorists. More is yet to happen but I'm sure the end to the book will be a very interesting. All up, a slow start to the book, but starting to get quite exciting.
Monday, 21 October 2013
Week 1
As soon as you open up to the first page in the novel 'Tomorrow When the War Began' by John Marsden. You immediatly feel as if you are involved in the book. The opening sentence gives you a hint as to what may happen soon. The starting was alright, but you wanted to get down to the exciting part of the book because the introduction lasts for 2 1/2 pages... but once they set of and start leaving in the Landie to their camping spot, things really started to get interesting. But once the planes fly over their heads, you know that your in for a massive ride. So far the book has been pretty good, but if there wasn't a good blurb at the back of the book, I probably would of stopped reading it by now.
As soon as you open up to the first page in the novel 'Tomorrow When the War Began' by John Marsden. You immediatly feel as if you are involved in the book. The opening sentence gives you a hint as to what may happen soon. The starting was alright, but you wanted to get down to the exciting part of the book because the introduction lasts for 2 1/2 pages... but once they set of and start leaving in the Landie to their camping spot, things really started to get interesting. But once the planes fly over their heads, you know that your in for a massive ride. So far the book has been pretty good, but if there wasn't a good blurb at the back of the book, I probably would of stopped reading it by now.
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