Book Report on "Turn Homeward Hannalee"

The name of the book I am writing about is Turn Homeward Hannalee. It was written by Patricia Beaty. During the Civil War, Hannalee, a very courageous and daring girl, was taken by northern soldiers. Then she was sent on a long dangerous train ride, and after it, her and her brother were taken to two different farms. Both of the two families were mean people. After a long time, Hannalee escaped and found her brother. Together, they made the long road home. Once they made it home, they found a wonderful surprise. I think you will like this book because it is exciting and very interesting. But the best part is, you never know what will happen next. by Lexie Hamilton

Heroes

Not everyone thinks that godliness is powerful. In this essay, I will be talking about what a hero is to me. I hope you enjoy this essay. Some people believe that heroes are just people with capes. Here are some traits I think heroes, real heroes, have: bravery, kindness, godliness and courage. I hope your hero has these important traits to. So, when you're at school, church or at home, remember that whether your helping your mom or on a mission trip, you can be a hero. I hope I helped you understand heroes better. by Alexis Hamilton

Leaves by Alexis Hamilton

First, they are light green then they are dark green.

Then ,they turn brown yellow and red;

then they fall on my head.

the night by Alexis Hamilton

a pond in the night
so beautiful
so sparkly and shiny all those seashells
so pretty
so beautiful and lovely in the night,
in the night no noise
at all
no light to follow
no one but you and the night

This is the house that we bought

This is the house that we bought.

This is the carpet that lay in the house that we bought.

This is the mouse that chewed the carpet that lay in the house that we bought.



This is the cat that ate the mouse that chewed the carpet that lay in the house that we bought.

This is the dog that chased the cat who ate the mouse that chewed the carpet that lay in the

house that we bought.

This is the brother that threw the dog that chased the cat who ate the mouse that chewed the

carpet that lay in the house that we bought.



This is the mother that bopped the brother that threw the dog that chased the cat that ate the

mouse that chewed the carpet that lay in the house that we bought.


This is the daddy that kissed the mother that bopped the brother that threw the dog that chased

the cat that ate the mouse who chewed the carpet that lay in the house that we bought.


And I am the sister that saw the daddy that kissed the mother that bopped the brother that

threw the dog that chased the cat who ate the mouse that chewed the carpet that lay in the

house that we bought.

by Lexie Hamilton

Texas

Texas by Lexie Hamilton

Do you want to know about Texas symbols, insects and flowers? I have found many interesting, fun and beautiful things in Texas which you can hear and see. I hope you enjoy my report.

I've got two great symbols of Texas. First, I want to tell you about the state instrument, the guitar. The guitar was admitted as the state instrument in 1997. Also, it was used by the cowboys, share croppers and migrant laborers that made Texas.

Second, I've got the state stone, Petrified Palmwood. It was admitted as the state stone in 1969. It is a pretty, quartz like stone, normally brown. It came from the lush, tropical forests of Texas long ago.

Here are a few of the 100’s of cool bugs in Texas. The green Katydid, the noisy Cicada, the giant Swallow Tail Butterfly and the spiky Horn Worm are all bugs of Texas. I am going to tell you two of my favorite bugs. First, I am going to tell you about the Luna Moth. The Luna Moth is very common in Texas’ woods. It also is a beautiful, light green, fringed with a dark brown.

Second, I will tell you about the Treehopper. They come in many colors, shapes and sizes. It is not quite as common as the Luna Moth. I really have to tell you that their horn is extremely cute.

Here are a few of the 100’s of pretty flowers there are in Texas. Queen Ann’s lace, Black Eyed Susans, Desert Willows and the Leather flowers are all flowers of Texas. I am going to tell you about my two favorite flowers.

First, I will tell you about the Blue Star. This enchanting little blue flower is amazing. It also has a long, thin and hollow stem with pretty green, curled leaves.

Second, I have the Prairie Fire Pink Catchfly. You would think it was a Venus Fly Trap. But, it is really just a beautiful red flower. It lasts from July to October and is a rare and beautiful flower.

I hope you have enjoyed my report on state symbols, insects and flowers. Come to the Lone Star State of Texas and see them yourself.

Works Cited

Grave, John. Landscapes of Texas. Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 1980.

Kattes, David H. Insects of Texas. Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 2009.

Loughmiller, Lynn. Texas Wild Flowers. Texas: University Of Texas Press, 2000.

Mcauliffe, Emily. Texas Facts and Symbols. Minnesota: Hilltop Books, 1998.

Munro, Rosie. The Inside Outside Book of Texas. New York: Sea Star Books, 2001.

http: //www.statesymbolsusa.org/Texas. January 2011.

Trusting In God - Brianna Bischof, age 9

What does it mean to trust God? Well let me tell you.

It means to have faith in God. And believe that what He thinks is best for you, is best for you. Sometimes it's hard to trust Him when something happens. Here is my story when my faith ran a little thin.

One Sunday my family got back from church and my dad said come here. I listened to him and he said that my cousin had died before she was born. After he said that I ran to my mo and kept saying "She's not dead" over and over. I kinda forgot about God till the funeral, and I kept thinking how could God let this happen?  And then I thought that God did it for a reason. I read thise verse and I was like "wow". Here is the verse:

Here on earth you will have
many sorrows. But take heart,
beause I have overcome
the world.    John 16:33

So take heart and believe that you can be saved! If you trust God your whole life will change. From my experiences I have learned that you will be able to face your fears with God by your side. I hope that you come to know God.


Brianna Bischof, age 9
Feb 10, 2011
Weekly writing assignment