Another poem from Vacaville(4)

Aunt Wanda
By Claire W

Aunt Wanda, Aunt Wanda, your passing we mourn
Death is not comparable to being born
Death is the catalyst of your loved ones feeling torn

I did not visit much, you lived much too far
And I could not drive a car

You looked salubrious and perfectly fine
Just like a butterfly
But when we found out that you had "Lou Gehrig's"
We had to cry

Eventually you could not walk
And quite soon could not talk

I wish we had more time
You're still always in my mind

Aunt Wanda, Aunt Wanda, your passing we mourn

School: Dixon High School
Branch: Vacaville Cultural Center 

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Poem from Vacaville(3)

Ode to Fire
By Claire Williams

Whoosh! The fire is started
It cannot drown
It will eventually pull around
With or without a frown

The flames swooshing back and forth
On top of the house
With scorching and blistering temperatures
It is impossible to stay calm
It liquefies and demolishes everything
The walls collapsing and getting pulverized to the ground

It is burning hot to the touch
Melting our fingers with ease
Melting our fingers with ease

The flames swooshing back and forth
In the dingy, cozy pit
Heating your toes head and palms
No wounds to be found

Whoosh! The fire is out
It can drown
It may pull around
With or without a frown

School: Dixon High School
Branch: Vacaville Cultural Center
Submission Type: poem

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Review of Dragon Rider

Dragon Rider Review
By Cornelia Funke
Review By Hannah J

I have read this book three times. It is really thick but once you start reading it, it doesn’t seem that long. This book is really good if you like dragons and fantasy. This book is about a dragon and a brownie whose home was threatened by humans set off to find the Rim of heaven. The Rim of heaven is a safe place for dragons that humans will never find. If you love fantasy books, this one will be one of your favorites. This book is one of my all time favorites. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Branch: Cordelia 

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Movie Review: Saving Private Ryan

Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Director: Steven Spielberg
Notable Actors: Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore

Brief Plot Summary
During World War II, the three brothers of Private Jack Ryan (Damon) are killed in combat. The U.S. government does not want to have Mrs. Ryan lose all of her sons. So they send a team of eight men lead by Captain John Miller (Hanks) to find Ryan and bring him home. They face impossible odds such as facing a German sniper and winning, capturing a German Base, and defending a town down to the last men without losing the will to fight. The movie opens with the casualty filled D-day raid which is an eye opener!
What I thought of the film
A great film for history buffs and war junkies alike. Very real throughout the whole movie. Would watch again and again!

By: Matthew G
Branch: Cordelia

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NEWS FLASH!

MID POINT OF SUMMER READING PROGRAM

We’re at the mid point of the annual summer reading program.  There is still time to sign up and attend special programs.  It’s as simple as 1,2, and 3. 

• Choose a free prize book from the library
• Order a special title that costs less than $10
• Wait and use all three goals for a book worth up to $30

Don’t wait until the last moment, though!   For those of you with summer reading goals for AP English classes, this is a great opportunity to get the books you need and want! 

Added incentive is many of our libraries are Togo’s gift certificates for a free mini classic meal for your completed goals.

So, come to the library to sign up or if you have completed your stated goals, come to the library for your prize books.

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