The neighbor across from my street goes way too far in holidays. For example, he puts about 20 to 30 pumpkins out on his lawn for Halloween. These pumpkins are hand carved by him and light up; they blink according to the music playing. Usually, he does the same thing for Christmas. He about has 20 trees, stars all across his windows, and lights everywhere, and a sign saying, “Tune to this station for Music”. This holiday season, he connected all the houses on the street into one light show. All the houses blink according to the music. This is really cool but yet it’s tiring when you’re trying to sleep and you see blinking lights through your blinds. Therefore, I will take advantage of this moment and start a hot chocolate and coffee stand outside.

There are many things that I’m thankful for but three things than come to my mind are that I am healthy, that my dad has a job and can support my family, and that our country has a great military that can keep us safe.

This past summer I got very sick and couldn’t do the sports and activities that I like to do. I am thankful now that I’m better and can go back the activities and sports that I like to do. This made me realize how frustrating it must be to have cancer or other illnesses that can keep you from doing what you want to do.

With so many people being out of work during this recession, I am thankful that my dad has a job. My dad works hard so that he can run a successful business. Since my dad owns a business he is not only responsible for providing for our family but also feels that he is responsible for his employees.

Another thing that I am grateful for is that we’re free due to our military. Day by day, month by month, our military risked their life’s to make our country free and safe. This is a big thing to be grateful for because while I’m sleeping and living my life, I know that my military will always keep me safe.

All together, theres a bunch to be grateful about. I am really lucky to be able to have food, water and shelter. Therefore, I must help out those in need by donating food. This will really help those in need.

The best mystery story that I read was 39 clues: The Maze of Bones. I really enjoyed the idea of the book because they based it off real life and real places. Throughout the book, there is a huge conflict and a bunch of action.

My idea of a mystery story starter:

                The very intelligent man, Elijah Johnson received a call from a very worried man saying that he needed help with a case at this amusement park. The man never really said his name but he figured he’d help him. Mr. Johnson called the man back; he answered the phone and said,” Jimmy World’s Amusement Park, owner speaking.” Mr. Johnson answered,” Hello this is Elijah Johnson, former detective, I am interested in this job, would you bother telling me your name?” The man responded, “I’m Jimmy and if you go my park I will give you more information.” Mr. Johnson said okay then hung up the phone and drove to the amusement park. Once he got there he was greeted by Jimmy and got strait to the problem. “Yesterday, I was just having a normal day when suddenly one of my rides fell to pieces. After treating various guest and sending the injured ones to a hospital, I noticed that there was a wrench and some fell off bolts by the ride. I assume someone must have screwed off the bolts.” He walked Mr. Johnson over to the ride where there stood the fallen down ride. After investigating for various minutes, he noticed a giant wooden roller coaster. Suddenly, it crumbled to pieces before his very eyes. “This is going to be a long mystery,” muttered Mr. Johnson.

The book I’m reading right now is called The Ranger’s Apprentice: Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan. I have never read a book from this author, but he seems to be a good author. It’s about a young man named, Will. Once being chosen to be a ranger’s apprentice, he must learn how to be a ranger. Throughout the book, he learns how to be a Ranger by his teacher, Halt. This is a really good book that has a whole new surprise just on the other page. I highly recommend this book, for people that like action and adventure.