Book Equivalent #8, 9 Words: 106821 Date: 20/11/2015
Title: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban Author: J.K Rowling
Genre ~ Non-Fiction / Fiction Type: Fantasy
Opening Sentence: “Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways.”
Favourite word / phrase / sentence: “And, grinning broadly at the look of horror on Uncle Vernon’s face, Harry set off toward the station exit, Hedwig rattling along in front of him, for what looked like a much better summer than the last.”
Vocabulary and new terms (with part of speech) and definition:
Gaunt (Adj): Very thin from disease, hunger, or cold.
Abiding (Adj): Long lasting (of a memory)
Reflection, Connection & Personal Response:
This book has been a very creative fantasy. I like it since the story is paced well; it doesn’t move on too quickly or too slowly.