Reise+Angel

Week 4 I also really liked this book! Darcy seems to be the glue of the famiy; she keeps everyone together. I understand why Jamee went to the mountains, when things are tough; it is best to go to a safe place. It is too bad that she did not use her family as her santiuary. The author gave us many different lessons but the theme is summed up when Darcy remebers Thara's words "Sometimes good people do rotten things. Then they realize the mistakes they've made and turn their lives around. . . You can't give up on people. . . God don't give up on us no matter what we do. So where do we get off givin' up on each other." I would not change the ending of the book and I would recommend it as I have already told Emily that she would like it.
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I really like this book and the end wasn’t what I expected at all. Jamee ran away and she went to the mountains because that is where she liked it because she said that is where she felt safe. Darcy’s dad, Carl Wills, came back and felt really bad that he left them. He apologized and I could tell he was sorry and that he wanted to come back. I thought it was so sweet when Darcy’s mom and dad were together and comforting each other. I am glad Darcy found friends that she likes and are not bad. I think Darcy can be more of a teenager now and hang with her friends instead of having to try to keep her family together. If I could change or add to the book I would have Darcy’s mom and dad back together, Darcy would be going out with Hakeem and Jamee, Darcy, Cooper, Tara and Hakeem would all be friends. **

**__ Partner Chat __** I am glad you enjoyed the trip. I would like to see the show myself. I am finishing my classes for the semester and get a month off before the next ones start. I am looking forward to talking with you about the book on Tuesday. You asked if I played an sports in school and the answer is yes. Like you, I played volleyball. Don't forget your Mom on Sunday and get out and enjoy the weather- It's beautiful!!! Thursday I went on the band trip to Chicago. It was really fun and I was glad I got out of school for a day. My dad went so I had my meal taken care of and all the stuff like that. I went before when I was in 2 or 3 grade because my dad, mom, brother and I went. The show of The Blue Man Group was the same but still fun to see. I was so excited when I got home because I love and collect penguins and when I was there my group went into the mall for a while In the mall there was a man selling these animals that were like bobble heads and I found a penguin but the wings move. I bought it and was so happy and that was really the highlight of my day.

​week 3 Darcy, the main character, is a very responsible person that I admire. Darcy is going through a tough and confusing time a young girl her age shouldn’t be worried about. I think that Tara apologizing to her made her day a little better. I liked it that when Darcy was almost kidnapped by Bobby and his friend when Cooper and his friends came and stopped them from hurting Darcy even though they fought. It is a relief that Darcy now knows whom the letter was from and who the guy in the truck was. I thought it was interesting that the stranger was her dad. I think we are both calm as we can at tough times and if I were kidnapped I would have did the same thing and I try to be as nice as I can to people. I would want to be friends with Darcy because she excepts what life is for her and makes it last with the best so she can keep her family together. I am worried about Jamee and her choices. I can see that she wants to be with Bobby so someone will care more about her but I can see she knows what the right choice is.
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I think Darcy will eventually want to talk to her father. I think Bobby will stay away for a while and he deserved what he got. From reading the summary on the back I think Bobby will convince Jamee to run away with him. Did you play any sports when you were in Jr. high or highschool and/or in any thing like that? I am in basketball, volleyball, shot put and discus. I am really liking this book and it is hard to put down when I start reading. I am glad I chose this book because it is very interesting and I am so happy you are my partner. I think Darcy over reacted alittle because I would be upset but I would have finally let it go.I think Darcy acts like an adult most of the time to take care of her grandma and be an example for Jamee so she wont get in trouble. I also think Darcy needs an example for her so she can be more of an adult becuase she wasnt acting like one whin Cooper put the bug down her back.