1. Book Title: Halo: Contact Harvest Author: Joseph Staten
2. What is the main idea of the story? (use examples/quotes from the text):
The main idea of the story was that of surviving first contact with a hostile alien race. The characters of the story have to put aside their differences and form a cohesive military force in order to defend against the hostiles. "The aliens had just started a war - and there would be a lot more casualties to come."
3. Discuss a character that created a strong reaction (use examples/quotes from the text):
The main character of the story is Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson, he creates a strong reaction as he is able to deal with the pressure of an impending invasion and using his military expertise creates a militia force capable of resistance. "Every one of these bastards you kill is a thousand lives saved!" Avery begins his final battle speech ending with a parting line, "And we will save them. Every last one!"
4. Something unique and interesting about the story/book for readers to know (Use examples/quotes from the text):
The story is split between multiple perspectives, firstly Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson, leading a militia force to defend Reach, secondly an alien by the name of Dadab who religious advisor aboard a ship which discovers humanity, and an alien prophet call, fortitude who uncovers a plot in his religion which would destroy it, which relates to humanity which he wants destroyed.
5. Who do you think would enjoy this book and why? (age, gender, interests):
People who would like this book would be mainly teenagers who played the video game Halo, and the further game series.
2. What is the main idea of the story? (use examples/quotes from the text):
The main idea of the story was that of surviving first contact with a hostile alien race. The characters of the story have to put aside their differences and form a cohesive military force in order to defend against the hostiles. "The aliens had just started a war - and there would be a lot more casualties to come."
3. Discuss a character that created a strong reaction (use examples/quotes from the text):
The main character of the story is Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson, he creates a strong reaction as he is able to deal with the pressure of an impending invasion and using his military expertise creates a militia force capable of resistance. "Every one of these bastards you kill is a thousand lives saved!" Avery begins his final battle speech ending with a parting line, "And we will save them. Every last one!"
4. Something unique and interesting about the story/book for readers to know (Use examples/quotes from the text):
The story is split between multiple perspectives, firstly Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson, leading a militia force to defend Reach, secondly an alien by the name of Dadab who religious advisor aboard a ship which discovers humanity, and an alien prophet call, fortitude who uncovers a plot in his religion which would destroy it, which relates to humanity which he wants destroyed.
5. Who do you think would enjoy this book and why? (age, gender, interests):
People who would like this book would be mainly teenagers who played the video game Halo, and the further game series.