Animoto Final movies

1. http://animoto.com/play/93ibq1o6Qy1lPr5g5lgvVg

2. http://animoto.com/play/ShWIpxNSE2cf8Ton6KLKbg

Word Mashup

This paw print from Image Chef is composed of a few choice words that describe the book.  This picture can be a good visual aid as well as a book summary.  If someone had never read "From Baghdad, With Love" they would still be able to understand and comprehend what the book is about.

Video Blog

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Comment Blog

Jack, I have to tell you, this post is most defiantly the reason I chose to read "From Baghdad, With Love".  The way you pulled me in with each sentence.  It sounds like you wrote this post for me.  You must have known I have a soft spot for puppies when you recommended this book to me.

However Jack, I have a few questions and concerns.  I have two cats so I don't know if I can relate to how the author feels towards dogs.  Most of the time Flaming Swords of Fire simply sleeps in a chair and doesn't show any emotions.  Also, maybe I could come to you if I found the book to be confusing.  Sometimes that happens and I have to use the internet to find answers.  Well, keep up the good work. I've read every one of your posts and they are all little posts from Heaven.  Bye Jack.

Hey Abbie!  This Animoto is really great.  This one 30 second video almost makes me want to read the book.  Unfortunately, it sounds like a girl book and I don't like to read that kind of genre.  About your post though.  I really liked how you didn't just summarize the book, but you asked insightful questions and focused on themes.  I know thirty seconds is a really short time to make a video so I'll give you a break on why the video ended so abruptly.  Your blog has been really well put together, and I feel that if I ever have a question about a book I can come to you.  Keep it up Abbie!

Hey Brandon.  I've never read The Shining, but I have seen the movie, and Steven King is one of my favorite authors.  This post was really good.  It was long but kept me interested the whole time.  I really like who you honored child abuse month by talking about the horrors of it.  Mrs. Povo would really appreciate you getting the word out.  Danny is obviously hurt by the lack of caring from both parents.  Danny has a creepy alter ego that makes up for lack of attention.  In the movie Jack simply dies without talking to Danny.  I didn't know the book had an alternate ending. You paraphrased but I would have liked the books ending better.  Really good post.  Keep up the good work Brandon.

Animoto Video Blog

http://animoto.com/play/Rqvw9tTvTV40tCnGNmeRtQ

This is my Animoto movie.  I tried not to summarize the book, however in less than thirty seconds it was difficult. Hopefully this trailer makes you want to go out and read my book. Animoto is probably my favorite medium on my blogs.  I found the pictures off the internet that I thought would fight with From Baghdad, With Love.  Enjoy!

Music blog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS9_ipu9GKw



The song that I chose to go along with my book is "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater.  This song seemed like a good to relate to the book because Lava brightens up Jays day.  Even though Jay is in the Marines fighting a war Lava brings out the soft side of the stonily marine. I was really excited about picking this song mainly because I love the band Creedence Clearwater.  Also, this song just seems to go along perfectly with the relationship between all the Marines and Lava.


A verse that I think really captures the effect that Lava has on the troops is:
Yesterday and days before
Sun is cold and rain is hardI know, been that way for all my time
'Til forever, on it goes Through the circle of fast and slowI know it can't stop, I wonder

War is hard, but Lava gives the solider's something to look forward to and take care of.  Because Lava is best friends and the Marines build a personal connection with the Puppy, emotionally Lava saves lives.

New Book: From Baghdad, With Love

I recently picked up From Baghdad, With Love from the library.  I talked to several people that had already read the book, and they all said that they liked it.  Hopefully, I can say the same when I'm done.  With a new quarter to blog I plan on giving it my all.  Unfortunately, I didn't like my last book, and it reflected in the quality of my blogs. From the first couple chapters that I have already read I can tell I will enjoy the book.  This quarter I plan to take the best aspects from my previous three blogs and combine them to make an exciting composition of posts.

Loving: Lava helps the troops stay sane by keeping their minds off the devastating war they are fighting in.
Adorable:  One of the reasons the troops are powerless to throw Lava back out into the streets.
Vandalism: Lava eats toothpaste, throws up, destroys shoes, clothes, and pictures, yet the troops still love him.
Adventurous:  Lava survives the streets of Baghdad, and is always finding his way into the arms of loving troops.