‘The next moment the big motor cruiser was round the bend, bearing down on them, towering above them…’ The fifth in the Swallows and Amazons series, Coot Club is by Arthur Ransome. This book includes sailing terms but provides definitions. Coot Club also includes two maps: one for the Northern rivers of the Norfolk Broads … Read more
Are you looking for a new hobby? You should try fictional reading. If you want a good way to relax, reading is perfect. A story can transport your mind to a different world, where your worries vanish. You don’t have to, but I find reading even more relaxing with classical music on in the background. … Read more
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is easily my favourite film. This if the fourth film based on the seven-book series by J.K. Rowling. One feature of this film I enjoyed was the powerful character of Beauxbatons and Durmstrang, two schools for witches and wizards. Beauxbatons have a graceful personality, arriving at Hogwarts in … Read more
Midday, Dusk and Midnight,The forms of Lycanroc, the Wolf Pokémon. Midday, a mushroom taupe,A mane of white fur and stone blades.A mighty howl and bushy tail.Rock Slide and Accelerock. Dusk, a perfect orange,A mane of white fur and a pointed stone arc.Emerald-green eyes and a Midday Tail.Accelerock and stone edge. Midnight, a dark crimson biped,A … Read more
I watched a pair of dueling antelopeOne Spring day, when something rare was my hope.Each majestic antler, a powerful sword.The clattering of wills could be heard.Their horns crossed, neither did concede.Heads bowed, both pushed for the lead.Only the strongest would succeed.
Cake one, A round carrot cakeWith a carrot on topLike a tower on land. Cake two,A large rectangular cheesecakeWith white icingThat is a football pitch. Cake three,A perfectly-sized, round chocolate cakeWith cherry jam in the centreLike a cherry jam sandwich. Yes. Cake three is mine.I enter the shop.
‘Wake up!’ shouted a voice, as Doc was nudged by a paw. ‘Happy—the sun’s sleeping. Why can’t I?’ asked Doc, his words pierced by a yawn. ‘The Easter Festival starts today. Do you want to miss the Golden Rise?’ At this, Doc bolted up and ran towards the burrow entrance with Happy right behind. As … Read more
Introduction Today, I wrote an analysis of ‘Young Lambs’ by John Clare. Poem The spring is coming by many signs; The trays are up, the hedges broken downThat fenced the haystack, and the remnant shines Like some old antique fragment weathered brown.And where suns peep, in every sheltered place, The little early buttercups unfoldA glittering … Read more
While they share the name ‘leopard’, Amur and clouded leopards have many differences from where they live to the type of animal they are. Both leopards are adapted to survive in their habitats: the Amur leopard lives in mountains and the clouded leopard calls the jungle home. The hairs of the Amur leopard’s winter coat … Read more
Introduction Today, I’ve learned about the giant kapok tree, also known as silk cotton. Enjoy the post! Kapoks This tree towers over other jungle plants, growing up to 13 feet each year. Some giant kapoks are 200 feet tall and can have a 30 feet diameter (the distance across the center a circle.) This massive … Read more