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Final Blog: 9/28/11 __Characters__: __Summary__: This book is set up during the late 1800's into the early 1900's. It is about a boy named Jim, who meets a girl named Antonia once they both move to Nebraska. The book really just continues with their relationship and others as they grow up in life. It is a slower read but definitely worth it! __Rating:__ I will give //My Antonia// a rating of 4. Willa Carther really pulls you into it so you don't want to stop reading, with her amazing words. It's a little slow at times so that is why I gave it a 4 instead of a 5. __Wiki Reflections:__ I really enjoyed doing blogs on the Wiki, it makes it more fun and it's a great learning tool. I enjoy the discussions and seeing what people thought of the book you were reading!
 * Jim Burden- Jim moved to Nebraska as a young boy to live with his grandparents on a farm. He is the protagonist in the story, he really doesn't have any enemies, except Mr. Cutter. As he grows up he becomes very caring, responsible young man. He becomes great friends with Antonia because they are both the same age and were new to the farm life.
 * Antonia Shimerda- Antonia comes to America as a young Bohemian immigrant. She is forced to grow up very fast after the death of her father, who she admired more than anyone. She was very beautiful, tough, and hard-working.
 * Grandmother Burden- Jim's grandma plays a huge role in the book, she was always there for Jim and her husband. She was a very generous and caring woman, because she always gave food to the Shimerda's when times were not going well for them.
 * Lena Lingard- Lena is Antonia's best friend, growing up Jim, Antonia and her did everything together. When Jim goes to college, Lena moves to Lincoln as well, they were always there for each other. She also is very smart, beautiful and very resourceful.

Entry four: 9/17/11 Hello again! This past week I have read 70 pages. Nothing has happened to Jimmy's grandfather yet, so I was wrong on that prediction. My other prediction was that Jimmy and Antonia will fall in love but they haven't yet either! Antonia is now 17 years old, she is working in town for Mrs. Harling. She has become much more independent and very stubborn! I am happy with my choice of books, it has become a little more slower then I would like but hopefully it will have an exciting finish!

Entry three: 9/10/11 This past week I have read 50 pages since friday. The quote I chose for this week was made by Jimmy, the main character. He said," I'll never be friends with them again, Jake." He is talking about the Shimerdas, the Bohemian family after Jake got in a fight with Ambrosch. This quote is important because Jim is very good friends with Antonia, but now the two families hate each other. Now I am predicting that Jimmy's grandfather dies or something bad happens to the Burden family sadly.

Entry two: 9/2/11 Hello! I have been reading My Antonia by Willa Carther. I have read 110 pages since last Friday. I have enjoyed the book very much and can see why it is one of your favorite books, Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Embrey! The character I chose is Antonia, who is a Bohemian immigrant that moved with her family to Nebraska. The main character Jake and her instantly become friends on their farms in rural 1900 Nebraska. She is a very brave, smart and resourceful young girl. She has learned English from herself and is very loving to her dad. She has 2 sisters and one older brother. I am predicting that Jim and her fall in love as they get older and something awful happens very soon sadly! Willa Carther has been a great author and it's amazing how well she describes the Nebraska landscape, like you are actually there!

Entry one: 8/25/11 Hello! For my book I choose My Antonia by Willa Carther. I am predicting it will be about foreign woman who comes to America to farm. I am very excited to start reading! This summer I read two books both by Clive Cussler, Cosair and Flood Tide. Both were great reads and I recommend them to all!