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Summary: the Woodsong review
Review: When i read Gary Paulsen's Woodsong I really enjoyed it, as I felt great ebullience with every chapter I read. Gary Paulsen used great transition and detail to help me fully understand the novel, without having to look up inscrutable words. He made you feel part of his book as you built a relationship with every character that you read about. He also made you feel like you were riding with him in his travels with his description and detail. When he wrote about his experiences, describing each in their own way, you too felt they way he felt. This in turn made you feel touched after reading it. The first thing, like all books, that I fell in love with was Woodsong's plot. I really enjoyed reading about the story of a mans sincere relationship with his dogs, and the wilderness. I'm excited when I get to read about different stories, that are not very common to me. This story did exactly that, as I was pulled into the emotion, and physical pain of the novel. I also fell in love with the characters of Woodsong. I love books in which you are able to grow with the characters, like the book woodsong. Gary Paulsen first introduced you to his dogs, and his new hobby. This started the beginning of Gary Paulsen and his travels. The main dog in the story was Storm in which Gary Paulsen learned very much from, and loved with all his heart. With every book there are some minor problems. I would change two things in the book Woodsong. The first thing I would change is the way Gary Paulsen jumps around in which i would rather him go in more of an order. For instance he went from running the dogs as he trapped, to then talking about how he got the dogs. From there I would change what I call the chapters inside a chapter. Gary Paulsen told many stories inside of one chapter which I got very confused. They seemed to create no point to the chapter after i read it. He just went from a sad story to a happy story in a matter of words. At the end of the book , I felt very overwhelmed, and happy at the same time. Gary Paulsen really drags you into his story and makes you want to read it all in one day. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: One of the best books I have ever read!
Review: Woodsong by Gary Paulsen is a book I will never regret reading. The entire book is non-stop action filled with events that keep you on the edge of your seat. It all starts with the very first page. The beginning is the type of intro that hooks you in and never lets go. From the very first sentence, the suspense makes your palms sweat. The plot becomes part of your life while you are reading the book. You learn things that are not only educational, but emotional lessons that will stick with you your entire life. In a way, the book is hard to relate to. You probably have not and never will be in the situations that the characters are in. However, the concepts of the problems do relate to the average person's way of life. For example, money is fairly tight where the characters live. I know many people who have problems with money and ways to overcome the lack of things such as a computer. The difference that makes this book unusual is the fact that it is true. The main character is the author, Gary Paulsen. Due to this, instead of saying to yourself in the middle of the book, "Gee, I'm glad ths is fiction." You would say,"Boy this guy was brave!" I am obliged to tell about the strong points in this book because there are so many. The suspense and descriptions are vivid. the "hook of the book" reels you in and doesn't let you go. the content is very clear and you don't have to be a genius to get through the vocabulary. There is a happy ending that satisfies your need for "happy-ever afterness." However, unlike a Disney movie it's not all sugarsweet. There is one weak point that is important to include. It wasn't nearly long enough. I wanted it to go on forever. By now, you probably are dieing to run to the nearest library and pick up this book. Before you dash off, I'd just like to warn you of something. It had a few gruesome parts. If you are the type of person who can't stand the sight of blodd or the type who gets nightmares over ghosts under your bed, you might not want to read this. The blood contec is little high and the way he describes it is realistic. That's why it is not that nice. The level of the book is not that high but I agree with the recommendation of 12 years + up. The vocabulary is fairly high and the content is better for older people. Many peers have asked me if I liked the book. Honestly, it is fantastic, a perfect 10, never dull, very powerful and most of all, filled with edge-of-your-seat events. As soon as you're done this paragraph race out to the library and pick up the book "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen.
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