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HELP! A Bear Is Eating Me! by: Mykle Hansen

//Amanda Mezzina: Summarizer// During our first meeting, we talked about what we though of the book. Nick said it was funny, while Jake disagreed and said it was awful. There have been many mixed feelings on if this book is liked or not. We also discussed how the boy is really not being eaten. He is hiding under his Radge Rover because a bear is walking around the woods. As a group, we also talked about how the main character hates his wife and job. We all thing differently of the book and will have to keep reading to see how the books turns out and what happens to the man.
 * May 6: Meeting One**

//Jake Sirico Group Leader// So far there is only one character in the novel. We don’t know the characters name because it’s in 1st person. This character doesn’t seem to be in the best mood in the novel. This main character I cannot stand. He is always complaining and planning about what he’s going to do when he gets free from the bear. This character hates his wife job and everything else in his life.

//Sabrina Mayo: Key Questioner (Person C)// 1. What personal issues does Marv Pushkin have? 2. What is he pinned under and where is this taken place? 3. Does he have any items to survive? If so, what does he have. 4. Does his mood make the story seem different. 5. What is your opinion on the book? What do you think of the main character Marv?

//Quotes nick voorhees// Pg.1 “Do you think you have problems." Pg.11 “let me tell you merely being peed on by a bear seems like a real luxury to me now.” Pg.15 “This place is backwards and primitive and wrong.” Pg.18 “But a cold bud has such powerful iconic cachet.” Pg.19 “B ut basically we came hear to kill bears.”

//Gabby Fiorino//: Key Questioner
 * 1) Where does the setting take place and how does it relate to the theme of the book?
 * 2) Describe the main character’s personality?
 * 3) Does the main character’s personality make the story more interesting?
 * 4) Why is the main character under the car in the first place?
 * 5) When the bear sees him under the car, how does the main character react?


 * May 13: Meeting Two**

//Amanda Mezzina: Group Leader:// Our book is very easy to read. It has a classic story line. It contains words that we understand, and it is easy to finish quickly. This book is good for grade sixth because it has very easy vocabulary and a good story line for young students.

// Nick Voorhees: Key Questioner: // 1. Why do you think he brought both his girlfriend and his ex sex partner? 2. Where do you think the both girls are? 3. Would u take drugs if you were in this situation? 4. How much of him do you think the bear actually ate? 5. Would you want the legs of an athlete if u had to get knew legs?

//Gabby: Summarizer//: Today in our groups we discussed what we thought of the book so far and discussed if we liked it or not. Also, we discussed what happened in these chapters that we read, and we went over the quotes and questions. We also discussed if we think the book is easy to read and if we should recommend this book.

//Sabrina Mayo: Group Summarizer (Person D)// In today's meeting we discussed how Marv is still under the truck. We discussed what is on his mind and what he has been doing. We also talked about the two girls that were in the woords and how he wants a black leg so he could be athletic and lift the vechile up. As a group we disscussed each persons opinion now in the book. Most people still didn't like the book and believes it is stupid. That is what we talked about in this weeks book club.

//Jake Sirico: Quotes// 1. Truth is I do not even know how much of me you’ve eaten; because I can’t see past this ankle. 2. I hope Marcia is along when the come too rescue me. I really don’t want her to see me like this. 3. Look don’t get me wrong: Negroes have excellent feet. 4. I am not looking my sexiest right now. 5. The image of me, stepped in blood and shit and Slim Jim wrappers, trapped and humiliated, really, by that dumb bear… If Marcia sees me like this she’ll never call me daddy again. _
 * May 20: Meeting Three**

//Nick Voorhees: Quotes// - Pg. 46 “You must be a forest ranger. You are wearing a large fur parka... And a furry hat... No your not. You’re a bear.” - Pg. 47 “ welcome to Marvels Alaskan bear bistro an snack bar.” - Pg. 50 “we both dominate. We both kick ass.” - Pg. 60 “they mowed him down instantly in a blistering hail of high powered ammunition.” - Pg. 61 “this time nature went to far.”

//Jake Sirico Summarizer// Today we discussed chapters 5, 6 and 7. We all agree this book isn’t picking up speed. Its still a boring slow read. We talked about how the author talks about a little topic and expands it for a page or two. We all are reading the book although it’s absolutely awful book. We reviewed are questions and quotes. Two people were missing from are group today so we are missing are question. They told me they did read though. We also planned next weeks jobs and chapters. We are all hoping this book picks up. I would never recommend this book to anyone. I think its safe too see we all wish we never picked this book.

//Amanda Mezzina: Questioner// 1. How has the main character changed from the beginning of book? 2. If Marv is worried under and car, what can he do instead of staying in the woods? 3. How are Marv's issues tying into the story? 4. What do you think Marv is feeling? 5. How have Marv's emotions effected how he is under a car?

//Sabrina Mayo: Person A (group leader)// This week we read chapters 5,6, and 7. The tone now of the book is the main character Marv is still under the car. The tone now gets more intense. The overall emotion of this book is worried. Marv is worried and lonely under the car. He has also has a lot of personal issues. Our group thinks the emotion is stupid and this doesn't occur in real life.

//Gabby: Group Leader//

Our group has read chapters 5-7 in this book so far. The main character is stuck under the car explaining his emotions and problems. He is scared, worried, and frightened from the bear and is grieving to the readers about his life issues and problems. He is complaining about his life problems and that he is stuck under a car being stalked by a bear. The tone is anxious and intense. Marv is lonely and frustrated and just wants the bear to go away.


 * May 27: Meeting Four**

//Jake Sirico Quotes//

1. I woke up and all I smelled was bear piss. Page 72 2. No more Mr. nice Marv. Page 86 3. My luxuriance range rover was ruined. Page 77 4. Once I am rescued I am going to shoot this bear my self. Page 89 5. Just hang in there tiger. Page 82

Amanda Mezzina: Group Leader This week we talked about Marv's dream. We thought his dream was drug induced. We also talked about how he reacted towards his rescuers. We think that this book has somewhat got better, but it is still a boring read. As a group, we are anxious to find out what happens to Marv.

//Nick Voorhees questions// 1. Do you think Marv dream was drug induced? 2. Do you think he should of been nicer to his rescuers? 3. Do you think its a smart move to stay there and wait for medical staff? 4. Do you think Frankie wants him to die? 5. Do you feel bad for Marv?

Sabrina Mayo: Questions 1. What big thing happened to Marv? What was his reaction. 2. Who is Frankie and what happened to him. 3. Was Marv really hurt? 4. Is Marv a drug addict? 5. What is your opinon on Marv?

//Gabby//: Summarizer

In our group discussion, we discussed what had happened in the chapters we read. In addition, we discussed which jobs we were going to do. Plus, we went over the quotes and reviewed the questions in our discussion. The book is interesting so far and we did not expect what had happened in these last few chapters.


 * June 3: Meeting Five**

//Gabby//: Key Questioner 1. What is your opinion on Marv throughout the whole book? 2. Did the ending surprise you? Why or why not. 3. Would you recommend this book to other peers? Why or why not. 4. Did you find this book interesting? Explain. 5. Do you think the title relates to the whole book from beginning to end?