*Partners--Taysia+and+Olivia


 * Partner Names: Taysia Graham & Olivia M. **
 * Book Title: Gone **
 * Author: Michael Grant **

**Predictions Before Reading**

because everyone over 15 disappears. Also, I can tell the book is going to be interesting. But I wonder what powers the teens are going to develop.
 * Taysia:** By reading the back our book sounds like it is going to be about teens and kids who have to learn how to survive

**Olivia:** In the book Gone all of the adults disappear all of a sudden and are nowhere to be found. Then all of the youth go out of control. There is no food, a crazy creature, and the teens developing new abilities beyond imagination. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ I like how the book starts off with everyone over 15 disappearing because right away it makes the mood suspenseful. At first everyone was calm because the thought there were no more teachers, but when they realized it was everyone over 15 they started to panic. Personally, I don’t know what I would do because there were so many little kids, but no adults. I feel bad for Lana because she is all alone, in the middle of nowhere and she is hurt. For some reason I think that all the adults are going to magically appear after a couple of days. And that God didn’t make that happen. What do you think?
 * Monday, April 18th**
 * Taysia – Wiki Response Pg. 1-30**

**Olivia – Wiki Response Pg. 1-30** I agree with you, i think that the beginning sets a suspenseful mood immediately and gets to the point. I think that Lana will get some kind of power and that will help her to get out of the middle of nowhere. I wonder how all of the power plants will operate and how the food and water will still be continued to be supplied without the adults. My theory is that it is not God that has caused everyone over 15 to disappear, but it is because of some type of advanced alien abductions. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Sam’s mother’s letter is really confusing. It almost sounds like she knows something about the disappearance of everyone before it happened. But it could be anything. What do you think? If I was in a situation where a building was on fire, I don’t think I would have been as brave as Sam. But I wouldn’t have been as helpless as everyone else. What really confused me was the fact that when Sam got up stairs the little girl was alive and shooting fire at Sam. But when the explosion happened the girl got hurt. Then when he brought down stairs she was burnt and died. But I don’t get it, how did she die? Because Sam was right next to her, and he didn’t get burnt.
 * Wednesday, April 20th**
 * Taysia – Wiki Response pg. 30-60**

**Olivia – Wiki Response pg. 30-60** Regarding Sam's Mother's letter I agree, it is very confusing. Although, I do think that it has to do with my theory of an alien abduction. The mother was probably scared because she saw an Alien lurking around the town, but didn't want to tell any body in fear that they would think that she is crazy. Also, another reason that it could be an alien abduction is because it sounds like something strange is going on with the tides, planets, and weather. I had forgotten about what the back of the book said about them getting powers, so when I was confused about the part with the fire, and I had to read it a few times before i figured out that she was shooting fire out of her hands. The reason that she died is when Sam tried to help her "Sam extended his arm, palm out. There was a flash of light, bright as an exploding star. The kid fell on her back." (p.41) I am assuming that Sam too has acquired a mysterious power that he is yet to control. Also, I wonder if people are only disappearing in Perdido Beach or are they disappearing everywhere on earth? ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ I feel bad for Astrid because she can’t find her brother. And that is the sad thing about all the disappearances because there are a lot of kids who are by themselves scared because their parents disappeared. Also, I agree with Astrid about that wall being a dome that is surrounding Perdido Beach. Because in one second people disappear and this wall-like thing appears, cutting right through the middle of everything. And I agree with Edilio because there has to be some way over, under, around, or through that wall. I also feel bad for Sam because even though everyone sees him as the hero, they think he knows more than they do, almost like he can make all the adults reappear. And it can be kind of annoying for people to keep asking you what’s going on, if you don’t even know.
 * Friday, April 22nd**
 * Taysia – Wiki Response pg. 60-90**

**Olivia – Wiki Response pg. 60-90** I agree with you, the dome is surrounding perdido beach. Continuing my theory about aliens, they are the ones who probably dropped the dome around the town. I wonder if there is any way out of the dome and if it is breakable. Also, I wonde r if people outside of the dome realise what is going on and if so are they doing anything to try to get in? Are the military able to see this from space? How is there still sunlight if the dome is blocking the sky? What is going on?? ................................................................................................................................................................................... To answer your question, I don't think the people on the outside realize the dome, or know what's going on. And there is sunlight because the dome goes up, but it doesn't cover the sky. Personally, I don't like Howard. All he does is try to get on peoples nerves. While reading about Lana it was weird how all of a sudden her arm was straight and not in pain. Like you said, I think some kind of special power healed Lana, and that same power is going to get her out of the woods. Also, I think the power that helped Lana is going to help other people and eventually get everyone over 15 back. I know this might sound stupid, but this book kind of reminds me of a deja vu movie where people disappear. But thats just a thought.
 * Monday, April 25th**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 90-120**

I disagree with you because wouldnt the other people notice that everyone from a whole town is gone. and what if they tried to drive through the town. Would they too see the large dome and crash into it? what other possibilities are there? I think that lana has a power too. I think that in the end of the book all of the groups of kids that are seperately talked about in the book will come together, put their powers together and save the town. ................................................................................................................................................................................... I can't believe Mary has bulimia. She seemed really different when she was introduced. The whole part about Sam almost choking to death was really weird because everyone else was in the same room and breathing fine. I never really agreed with the alien abduction thing you were talking about. But it does make sense that there is something lurking around town because Sam said that he felt someone's hands choking him. But yet there were no hands on his neck. Also, Its weird how the power plant seemed haunted in a way, to the point where Quinn, Astrid, and Edilio were scared.
 * Olivia- Wiki Response pg. 90-120**
 * Wednesday, April 30th**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 120-130**

I know huh? I would have never thought that Mary out of all people could have had bulimia.I think that sam was chocked because of one of two things; an alien, or it is somthing to do with his new weird powers. I wonder who else has powers? how did they get them? are any of the powers going to be helpful to get them out of their situation. ................................................................................................................................................................................... Its kind of cool that Sam has that power. I think he has the power when he is either scared or when he panicks. I wonder how Petey, Astrid, and Sam are the only people who know about this power. I don't think it's right that Quinn is calling them freaks and acting like their out to kill the world. And he should really stop making fun of Petey, he's just a baby. Anywho, its crazy how all the adults are still gone, and all the kids are still at the plaza.
 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 120-130**
 * Friday, April 29th**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 130-140**

I do think that it is cool to have a power, but I would think it was a scary time, during a large crices to be given such a large resposibility. I wonder If there are other people who have powers and are not telling anyone like petey and and sam. I think that they were given powers so they can help save the world and not kill it, although it may be harder for Petey to control his powers because he is so young. I think that all of the kids should stay together in the hotel, and not the plaza. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... I do agree with you a little because I wouldn't know what to do with such a great power in a time of crices. But I think Petey will be okay with his powers because he has Astrid, and she knows a lot about it. I Think its cool how Lana got into a car accident and was almost about to die. But then out of nowhere she can walk and her arm is healed. Back to Sam's mothers letter. What if she was talking about Caine? Why Was she mentioning him? Also, I don't get why the all the kids are still staying at the plaza. There are plenty of houses and better places for them to be, then at the plaza.
 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 130-140**
 * Monday May 2**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 140-200**

..................................................................................................................................................................................... It was weird how Albert was saying Hi to the kitty and it attacked his face. Then when Albert hit the book on the cat, it was sitting calmly across the room on the librarians desk. Then when Albert tried to leave the cat was on the back of his neck. Also is was weird how the cat got stuck inside the book. Thats not even possible. The whole seen was just weird. I don't get why Caine thinks that he can just come to the Plaza and act like he's the emperor and everyone has to follow his orders. He's like 14. Sam, Quinn, and Astrid have been doing more for everyone, so if someone had to be in charge they should be the ones. I really don't like the fact that Quinn acts all weid around Sam like he's some kind of freak just because he has powers. I can't believe Anna and Emma disappeared. That just crazy. I feel bad for Sam mostly because he had that connection with Anna and she disappeared right in his arms. I wounder if everyone's just going to start disappearing. What do you think? Now I don't thinks it Aliens because they can't make someone disappear like that. But then again, everyone over 15 disappeared in a split second. I just wonder what is making all of this happen. What do you think about everything?
 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 140-200**
 * I** think that Astrid will soon develop a power, the reason why is because she is so smart and it seens like she is special. I feel bad for sam because everyone expects him to do something special after he saved the bus drivers life. So now he feels that there is no option but to take control and lead everyone. also, I think that all of the kids are staying at the plaza because it is a place that they are all familiar with and because they know so many people who are there, which doesnt make them feel like they have lost everything.
 * Wednesday, May 4 & Friday , May 6**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 200-250**

Wow! this was a really intense section of the book. It seems like Caine is taking over, which seems to be making sam annoyed. I feel bad for Quinn and Sam, they used to be best friends, but now they fight about almost everything. Although, it was very smart of Caine to send out search groups and find lost or trapped young kids and pets. I was so sad when the baby died, I hope their aren't too many others who have died also. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... I really don't like Caine. He is seriously insane. I don't get why he thinks he can use the FAYZ as an excuse for violence. He can't just start killing people. I agree with Sam about Drake doing anything to Astrid or Petey. I can't believe Sam and Caine are three minutes apart. Thats Creepy. Also, I Can't believe Sam beat up Caine, but he deserved it so... I wonder how Petey made Astrid and him disappear so fast? I wonder where they went? What do you think about everything? Because you have not been on Wiki Spaces in a week and I feel like I'm talking to my self. HELLOOOOOO !!!!!
 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 200-250**
 * Monday, May 9**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 250-260**

Me neither. I do not like Caine he is insane and he probably lost his mind to the aliens. Soon he is going to start a war within the town if he keeps on killing all of these people. I am glad for Sam that he beat up Caine, he kinda deserved it and should have seen it coming. But i am very confused about the part where it explained that Caine and Sam were only born 3 minutes apart and then Caine called Sam brother. But it was never clear if they were actually brothers. If they are how is that possible? Was Caine adopted? did he live with his dad? I am confuzzled. Are you?
 * Olivia - Wiki Spaces pg. 250-260**

................................................................................................................................................................................... To Answer you question, I am still confused about the whole Sam Caine thing. But I don't think they are brothers. its impossible. Its weird how Quinn and Sam aren't really friends anymore. Its also weird how every time Quinn says "Brah" Sam says "Don't call me brah, I'm not your brother." Also, its was mean how Drake terrorized Astrid and make her call her brother Retard. And he knew that she hated when anyone called Petey a retard. But I don't think Astrid should start hating herself for saying that because its not really her fault. Don't you agree? I'm Glad Astrid and Petey escaped from Drake because he was being really ignorant. What do you think?
 * Wednesday, May 11**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 260-270**


 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 260-270**
 * I am generally confused about the book. I dont know what is going on with witch people. Are Quinn and Sam brothers or not? Why isn't the Author being clear about it? And why is Sam freaking out every time Quinn says brah to him. I think that Astrids brother will save everybody in some way and everybody will be regretting ever calling him retard. what do you think?**

..................................................................................................................................................................................... I Can't believe Caine sent Drake to kill Astrid and Petey. You can tell Drake has some serious problems if he keeps guns lying around just for pleasure. I Can't believe he almost killed a boy by shooting him just because the boy was annoying. Also, there was no reason to burn down Astrid's house. He's plain CRAZYYY!! It Doesn't make any sense how Caine is trying to get everyone with powers together because its not like he can transfer all the powers to himself. I can't even express my hatred for Caine. Anywho... What is going on with Sam and Quinn will they ever be friends again?
 * Friday, May 13**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response pg. 270-280**

................................................................................................................................................................................... I felt bad for Frank in the beggining because he was a total outsider, he was alone with no one to love him. I wish i could just jump into the page and be his friend. I dont think that he liked his family or they didn't pay enough attention to them. why did he say he was an orphan? what did he want people to think or do? was he looking for attention? Then, towards the end I became happy that someone with such a horable childhood ended up as a famous poet. I wonder why Frank was so different from other kids as a child? I think what made him different is that he didn't like things everyone else liked. Also, I don't think he liked his family or parents, because when anyone looked for him, he cried out " I am an orphan." In thelast stanzas of the poem, I think Frank means that he is writing what people call " The center of all beauty" which is also known as Poetry because when he was younger he was always an outcast, and he never liked what other kids liked. But now his is writing the things that people call beauty. I don't find is surprising that the child in this poem grew up to be a poet because when people have hard lives or deal with a lot when there younger they tend to write about it in a book or in poems. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... When the author says " something " I think he means like a task or a thing that he did not do but was or is suppose to do. But you can tell that the "something" he didn't do was important because in the second stanza it sounds like the author is guilty about not doing the "something". I am kind of confused about the last stanza because I am not sure if the author didn't do that something or did it and is guilty about it. What do you think about it Olivia? ..................................................................................................................................................................................... This poem is really really confusing. But I think the author is trying to say that she doesn't feel beautiful so she trys to look beautiful. But so is not beautiful on the outside only on in inside. Where you confused reading the poem? Anywho I like the poem because its different. And even though I can't understand it, I feel like the poem is a metaphor for beauty. Meaning, beauty is in the inside not the outside. What do you think? ...................................................................................................................................................................................... I don't get this poem at all. What about you? I don't know what to say about this poem but I kind of think the author is talking about her being in a new big house. and her body growing into a woman's body. Also, like she has a new life. What do you think? .......................................................................................................................................................................................... This poem unlike "Young" is easy to interupt. The author is talking about how when she turned 38 she was nothing like she expected herself to be like. She is bug, not skinny. Not that confident, and not the pretty. But her mother died young unhappy, not pretty, and not skinny. And she doesnt want to be like that. She wants to change and have her own life. Meaning she won't do the things her mother does, and she won't live the life her mothe lived. Because she doesn't want to be an "Ordinary Woman". ........................................................................................................................................................................................... I think the author goes into that small room when shes mad because its almost like an excape. and because its so small and so plain you dont really have anything to think about so all you can do is reflect on why you're man and what happened. I don't think that room is used very often becuase when the author goes into discription about the room she describes it as if she only seen it a couple of times.
 * Olivia - Wiki Response pg. 270-280**
 * Wow! I agree with you. I am shocked that Caine did that! I thought he was crazy before, but sending Drake to kill Astrid and Petey, that is insane. When this mess is over he should be sent to a mental hospital. I think he is trying to control other people with powers so that he doesnt feel so powerless when compared to then, or he is completely jealous.**
 * NEW BOOK :**
 * Tiltle : Poetry**
 * Monday, May 16**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - Autobiographia Literaria**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - Autobiographia Literaria**
 * Wednesday, May 18**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - Something I've Done**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - Something I've Done**
 * Friday, May 20**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - Conceit**
 * I was confused about this poem. At first she said that she was beautiful when she looked in the mirror, then at the end she said that beauty is skin deep, and her skin must be really thick? So.... Yeah I didnt get it. I think that she might be conceited about something really good she did on the inside. '**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - Conceit**
 * Monday, May 23**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - Young**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - Young**
 * Wednesday, May 25**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - The Thirty Eighth Year**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - The Thirty Eighth Year**
 * Friday, May 27**
 * Olivia - Wiki Response - The Room That's In Between**
 * Taysia - Wiki Response - The Room That's In Between**