Reflection
Now that we have finished this awesome novel it is time to reflect!
What parts of the plot did you find to be most significant? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or Why not?
I can't wait to read your responses and reaction to this novel! Please take the time to make final comments with each other as well. :)
The book Very Far Away from Anywhere Else was a good book. My favorite part of the bus is when he got off the bus, and started doing is ape dance in front of Natalie. This is a book I would recommend to someone in school. It's kinda weird how they feel in love again, and kissed ! I think they should make another book, and see if they end up getting together while there in college.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you liked it! She does have other books (with other characters of course) that we could read. I like the author's style. So why the ape part as your fave? Tell me more :)
DeleteLol, We liked the same part in the book (;
DeleteThe part that I liked about the book Very Far Away from Anywhere Else, was when Owen tried to hook up with Natalie. Even if it turned out the wrong way. I would really want to recommend this book to anyone. It shows that people whom are shy not only thinks about themselves and their surroundings; they should also figure out what it means to have a friend that cares for you.
ReplyDeleteYes it is totally about being YOU and finding the right friends that let you do that :) great post
DeleteGreat post Aaron. :)
DeleteThis is a grate story and a grate book. I wood recommend this book to someone how love thees kind of books. It is a story that some of us can relate to.And my favret part was when they got to gather at the end.
ReplyDelete1. check your spelling I know you can do it!
Delete2. What does "these kinds of books" mean? Be specific
3. Yes it is a *great book to relate to! Lets look up some of her other novels!
I would have to say my favorite part of the book is were Owen went to Natalie concert. Mainly because it seemed like Owen was trying to put Natalie out his mind, but as you can see that didn't work. By going to her concert you could tell that Owen had big feels for this girl. He wanted to be with her he just didn't really know how to show it. So the way he did was by going to her concert, but sense Owen is afraid to show it so her left early before she could see him. I would strongly recommend this book for a lot of teens, because this book has a lot in it that most teens can relate to.
ReplyDeleteNIce job recounting your favorite part! :)
DeleteMy favorite part in the book Very Far Away From Anywhere Else would have to be when Owen and Natalie started flirting on the bus and when he got off the bus and started jumping around like a crazy animal! Yeah, I would recommend this book to someone b/c I think this book really talks about personal things that people need help with in there life time. I LOVED this book. Hopefully we get to read some more of her books!
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DeleteI love that part too! It was like he was willing to go out of his comfort zone. Please do not abbreviate b/c :0)
DeleteThis book had me sitting off the edge of my seat. Owen had mad feelings for Natalie but then blew it. After going to her concert he realized how in love with her he was so that night they talked. He really wanted to be with her but just didn't know how to tell her. Natalie and Owen make a great couple and they seem to really like having each other for company.I would recommend this book to some of my friends because i think they would really like it
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DeleteDouble agree! great post!
DeleteMy favorite part in the book was when Owen went to Natalie's concert. Even though they were fighting, going to her concert showed that Owen has true feelings for Natalie, and that he wanted to watch her perform. I would recommend this book to other students, because I think they could relate to their relationship, or relate with Owen. I hope that we get to read some of her other books, and if they're about the same thing.
ReplyDeleteGood job Kayla :)
DeleteI'm eager to read another book of hers too! Let's look them up and I can order it on the kindles! I love the part you picked and you are right it does show his true feelings! :)
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ReplyDeleteI personally would recommend this book to someone younger than me. Why? Because most kids in middle school think that you need sex to have a real relationship but i think this book will show the how being friends or more can be sooo much better.People in your life can change you and make life much better than what it really is. If you have that one person who you connect with and show you what you have been missing. I love how the book shows how to be yourself and stay strong your never along and there is always someone on your side. life is never what you expect there will be bad times but you will get over them. my favorite part is when Owen like a monkey at the being but in the end he shows how he has came over the obstacles of life and he tries to act like a regular human being.
ReplyDeleteThis is an AWESOME post! You really grasped the themes of the book. Well done girl! I"m super proud of you!
DeleteI agree Chasidy- people do change, and you do find out your true friends! :)
DeleteThaank you Mrs.Downey (: &' Thanks Kaylaaa(:
DeleteI recommend this book to mostly teens and young adults. I liked this book because it had like problems we go through now in are school year. This is why I really liked it so much cause of the lessons it taught,and in most of it you could see like what the author was writing down and what the characters seen,and thought about.
ReplyDeleteTell me about one of the lessons it taught? I agree it is a great book.
DeleteI would definitely recommend this book to one of my friends. The reason why I would is because I would tell them i have read it and it was one of my be book i have read in a very long time. My favorite part of this story was when Owen an Natalie first met on the bus. The reason why I liked that part was because Owen was very open to her and not shy like he was before. That part of the book gave me a hint that them two were going to be very close to each other and that they would love each other and have some arguments about small stuff or even about big stuff. But anyways I liked this book a lot and it sorta has some spots in it that remind me of myself.
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DeleteGreat details though -glad you could connect with the book!
I would strongly recommend this book because it's really good, and shows that growing up is mature. My most favorite part was in the middle when they went to jade beach for the first time. Owen, and Natalie has got back together, and they started to kiss. Natalie and Owen realized that they have grown up and even though their far away their still in each others heart. Natalie left for Tangle wood and he is going to MIT and their going to keep a long distance relationship. Overall this book was really good and I enjoyed every minute of it. :)
ReplyDeleteI like how you have brought the title into your closing thoughts .Nice job. Be sure to proofread though for capitalization errors.
DeleteMy favorite part of the book is when Owen and Natalie started talking to each other and how she mad him feel happy. Also I would recommend this book to a younger kids that's all over the world. Also another reason why I say this is if you see a person you might want to be friends with and talk to you should because maybe they would want to be your friend to.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I agree anyone struggling with making friends should read this book and become more comfortable in "their own skin" :)
DeleteI would recommend this book to someone my age. The reason why you can connnect to there problems. There love,in friendship they had.My favorite part in the book was when Owen went to Natalie's concert.He was showing Natile how much he cared in really liked her in he didnt want to loose there friendship for anything in the world.Also after the concert was over in they both were home Natile asked Owen to come over the next day to hangout to sort out the problems,which they did.So eventually it got better in they both made up there mind on what,who,in where they wanted to be at.So that made me happy in wish they had a second part to the book.
ReplyDeleteGood job! Be sure to space after ending punctuation so your words don't get smushed :) I agree the love and friendship themes are perfect for kids your age!
DeleteI would definably recommend this book to other people. Because its is a nice love story, and a lot of people can relate to it. Also it teaches you life skills. My favorite part of the book is when Natalie and own got together at the end. Because they were showing there true side, and not acting like they use to. Owen has really overcome a lot of obstacles in life and has learn learn to over come them. Also I think that Natalie has helped Owen in life.
ReplyDeleteGreat points! What kind of obstacles did Owen overcome. You are totally correct share an example. I agree many can relate to this story!
DeleteMy favorite part of the novel was at the end . When Owen and Natalie was going for a walk and they just starting talk about what was going on . Owen made a good choice about going to MIT his mother was very upset but his father was on his side. Owen and Natalie have a long distance relationship but they still get to see each other. I would recommend with the people of my age .
ReplyDeleteYes talking it out is an important skill to learn in life. It may be hard but it usually has to be done! :)
DeleteI agree about them having a long distance relationship. :)
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