I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

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I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

Full name: Naorin H. Grade Level: 10

Title & Author: I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Niimura

What was your impression of the book? Okay

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Yes

What was your favorite part?  

My favorite part was when Barbara stood up to Taylor in the cafeteria when Taylor told her to move to a different table.
Who was your favorite character? Why?  
My favorite character was Barbara because she was so sassy and always 

had a quick come back

Write a small summary (without giving away the ending) 

Barbara Thorson has a tough life for a fifth grader. She is looked after by her older sister who is hardly able to juggle work and her family. She is tormented by bullies. And on top of all that, she kills giants. Then, Sophia, a new girl, shows up and decides to be Barbara's friend. As Sophia and the guidance counselor Mrs. Molle try to come to Barbara's aid, Barbara realizes she has to come to terms with reality.

I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly

Name: Bethany Grade: 10

Title & Author:  I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura (illustrator) 

What was your impression of this book?:  Okay

Would you recommend this book to a friend: No

What was your favorite part? 

I like when the main character, Barbara, met Sophia.  Even though a few seconds of a time with Sophia  allowed the reader to understand that she was quite the opposite of Barbara, optimistic and bubbly, to say the least.

Who was your favorite character? Why?

I liked Sophia.  She was so sweet, and stuck with Barbara even though any other person could have easily thought she was crazy. 

Write a small summary (without giving away the ending)

Barbara, a young, creative girl, is facing a tough time in her life. Her mother is suffering from cancer, and her sister, Karen, although giving all she can give isn't able to hold up the house without her. Barbara is bullied in school constantly by a girl named Taylor, and she is constantly pestered by school guidance counselors and principals. But, Barbara meets a new girl named Sophie who may be able to accept her for who she is and what she does...kill giants. 

 Write a small summary (without giving away the ending)

The book was alright but it was way too short. I read the entire thing in an hour and I really don't like comic books so it's not my thing.  Plus, I'm not a fan of Dungeons and Dragons or any of that video-gaming stuff, but I read the book and found some comfort with Sophia and Ms. Mollie.