Post #5

"Is there a message or theme in the book?"

Yes, I do think there is. Out if all the things I could of thought of, this seems the most rational. That would be responsibility. The main character in the beginning of the book you see her complain about all the work she has to do, then once she is put in charge in the restaurant and a hold up takes place she learns in the most toughest moments you see the responsibility of the moment seem much less than the ones she was complaining about in the beginning of the book. In the line in page 133 you can see what it took for responsibility which corresponded for her to be set free. "I no longer felt the responsibility to try to be perfect, to avoid disappointing anyone else". The maturity reached has realized her true responsibility.

Post #4

"Write your opinion to a characters action or reaction. What you have done instead?"

In the story line you get to see the antagonist, Dylan point if view, although very intelligent. Lack of morals is what leads him to rob the food place Burger Heaven. His parents are both not supportive and lack in wealth for him to stand on a good base to begin in the business world. His way of thinking is to do this thing once and his path to success is straight to business. You can see this in page 61 where he says "These robberies are only a temporary means to a greater end". For me to be put in that position. I would have used my intellect and wont be afraid to work hard to grasp a firm financial base to venture in the business world. My morals are more valued than whats done wrong. 

Blog #3

"Write a connection to another book or movie you have seen"

One connection I found was to a movie called "Good Burger" in this cinematic film the setting of the film was very heavily similar to the fast food joint "Burger Heaven". This was due to the fact that the description of the food place almost matched the visual in the movie, yet even the name is very similar as well. The smell, noises and look all are very alike. Out of all of these the opening phrase to take an order is "Welcome to Burger Heaven. What may I serve you today?" On page 27, compared to the Good Burger phrase "Welcome to Good Burger home of the good burger. May I take your order?" All in all when I do read this book all I can think about is the one of a kind movie "Good Burger".

Blog #2

"What is the setting of the novel? Is the setting important or could the novel happen anywhere else?"

The setting in this case is obviously important, the place mainly takes in a fast-food restaurant where there is a hold up. The description of the restaurant called "Burger Heaven" looks like the typical McDonalds back in 2008 the mess if ketchup stains on the white table and leather seats. So all in all, can the setting take place anywhere else? No not at all.

Blog #1

Blog #1

"Finally-a day of freedom. No school, no work, no one pulling me in seven different directions at the same time."- Page 5 1st lines

To me this quotation is in many ways very relate-able this is because as a student-athlete I am very busy these days. To juggle a schedule of going to school, homework then a practice/game can be very exhausting. Now to add a morning practice and or test it adds up all the stress to make it very difficult as well to excel in every subject and sport. Every week there is one day where I can relax just as described in the quotation, and very surprisingly it is very accurate and relate-able. Just to relax in bed taking a nap is a feeling as if you were on top of the world. As I am writing this blog post it is making me pretty sad that I can't do that right now. All in all as soon as I saw that quotation, it was the most relate-able.

As to life and the world I believe everyone needs rest and a time to relax, even the busiest cities can have a calm street at one point. Everyone in their everyday job, hobby, work, even socializing will all need a moment just to take a moment to pause and take time to not only reflect but to forget about the other things and focus on the moment to relax where it is a temporary answer that is very comforting. So to conclude everything in the world or in every day life needs a time to relax  

Introductory Post

 
Author: Terri Fields
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Copyright Date: 2007
Number of Pages: 163

Synopsis:

Think of the most average fast food restaurant in america, if so you would get a place a called Burger Heaven. It was an average day in Burger Heaven, the managers son fell and bumped his head on the floor in a hurry she leaves quickly to join her son. Before she leaves she puts a part-time employee named Jordan in charge until she comes back, now the story is told in 7 different ways and perspectives. The problem? The employees have to handle a hold-up situation where the are the hostages. Now Jordan is responsible for the lives of the seven employees.