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Book Beginnings
Anyone can participate; just share the opening sentence of your current read, making sure that you include the title and author so others know what you're reading.
If you like, share with everyone why you do, or do not, like the sentence.
The Friday 56
Rules:
- Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
- Turn to page 56.
- Find the fifth sentence.
- Post that sentence (plus one or two others if you like) along with these instructions on your blog or (if you do not have your own blog) in the comments section of Freda's Voice
- Post a link along with your post back to Freda's Voice
Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
I chose this one because it is her Young Adult Debut and because I really like books about dragons. I have just picked it up and read little more than the first two sentences below. I am eager to find out what happens next.
Beginning:
There was a guy in my bedroom.Friday 56:
It was six in the morning and I didn't know him.
I'm not much of a morning person, but that woke me up fast.
Donovan went into the living room and returned with a box, which he placed on the table. It was the perfect distraction.The first sentence startled me and was startling to the main character. The Friday 56 makes me wonder what is in the box and what it is distracting them from.
Can't imagine how it must feel to see a stranger in your bedroom. I would feel spooked.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cover! Boxes do make great distractions.
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That would wake me up fast too! Sounds like fun.
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Great beginning! It has an element of suspense and humor to it at the same time.
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I love books about Dragons too. I haven't heard of this series before but the first line definitely has me intrigued.
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