Literature in English - Escola Móbile - Grade 9

Big Sleep: Laura, Rafael P., Manoel, Francisco, Pedro G.

2007-08-01T08:53:00.000-03:00

Carmen said "teach me how to shoot. I'd like that"

"Where? You can't start shooting here."

"I know where." She said in a secret voice. "Down by the old oil wells"

"All right."

The oil wells.

"Here is your gun, Carmen" Said Marlowe giving Carmen the gun.

"Thank you", answered Carmen and giggled "Now, how can I hold it? This way?"

"No, you're pointing the gun at me. This is dangerous!"

"But that's my intention. You're cute but you have to die. Goodbye Marlowe."

(A gunshot)

"Do you really think I am that stupid?", said Marlowe "I took all the bullets out of the gun and put on mine."

Carmen went over the detective, but he was too fast and much stronger: "Carmen you can't beat me" said Marlowe.

Marlowe stroke Carmen to the ground, took his gun out of his jacket, pointed at her, and said:

"I'm sorry. I've tried to avoid this day since I figured all out. I can't deny you're cute too. But you will die now!"

PAA (gunshot)

That was the end of Carmen Sternwood. She was entering into The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep: Natalie, Bárbara, Priscila, Vinicius Romanini e José Oliveira

2007-08-01T08:47:00.001-03:00

Philip Marlowe is a private detective who was hired by General Sternwood to find out the blackmail he was undergoing.

Detective Marlowe found out a lot of things about the case and so many people were envolved in it. He didn't tell the truth to General Sternwood because Carmen was involved and she took pornographic photos and besides this she killed Geiger, Vivian's husband. General was old and if he knew that Carmen did wrong things maybe he would die, so the private detective decided not to tell the police and the general the truth.

This book has a lot of characters and is very interesting because it makes the reader involved in the story and you want to know what is going to happen in it.

Big sleep : Rafael P, Leonardo , Carolina Serra , João Guilherme

2007-08-01T08:46:00.004-03:00

I went into a bar and had a couple of drinks. They didn't make me feel good. They made me think silver-haired Mona Mars, that I hadn't seen for a long time. I didn't stop to think who could shoot Norris , the buttler , a very nice person. I remember everyday , the first time that I saw him , however I didn't know how to start. When I was leaving the bar , I had the idea to go to the city library. When I arrived there I saw Mona Mars, she was a little nervous when she saw me. I went to talk with her she stood up and fastly left the library. Leaving so fast made me think that she had something to hide.

I went out to follow her , I entered in my car and I turned it on , I couldn't see her , but I drove 100 metre , and I found her. I parked my car , when I was going in her direction , she appeared and put her gun in my head. I was a little afraid, but I saw that she was more.

She said:

-I know that you discovered that it was me.

- I don't know what you are talking about Mona , I just wanted to talk with you.

- Don't be stupid , I know that you discovered that I shot the butler.

-Did you? Why?

- Because he was having an affair with my husband.

- The buttler and Eddier Mars , were they in love?

- Eddie No! But Norris was.

After our conversation some policemen arrived, made Mona drop the gun , and arrested her.

Big Sleep: Gustavo K, João F, José S, Thiago S

2007-08-01T08:46:00.002-03:00

The big sleep is a very succesful book, written by Raymond Chandler, master of mistery.
The book talks about a private detective, Philip Marlowe, that tries to help General Sternwood, a rich man that has two wild and pretty daughters. His objective is to discover who is blackmailing the General. In his way to solve the mistery he meets very dirty and bad people, that are involved in every kind of racket...
The history takes place in Los Angeles in the 1930's,and very elaborated (time when drinking alcohol is against the law).
There are two reasons for you to read this book, the first is that it is a very good book, envoliving the reader, the second is that it is part of the canon in universities around the world.
Finally hands down the best book I have ever read.

Big Sleep: Tamara, Ligia, Ana Carolina, Carol

2007-08-01T08:46:00.001-03:00

Big Sleep

Carmem didn't kill Regan. In fact, when she was going to jail, everyone listened a shot out of the police station. Two policemen stayed there with Carmem and the rest of the cops went out there. They found on the ground a gun and took it to the station. When they arrived there, they saw a lot of blood in the ground and the two cops laying on it. Carmem wasn't there anymore. Then, a policeman saw on the gun a letter. It said:

"I'm only doin' that 'cause I love her.

You won't never find us"

Then the policemen started looking for things about the gun and the crime, and they found a finger inside the gun. The print of that was Regan's.

They never knew who did it, but we'll always know it was because of jealous.

So, the murderer was Marlowe.

The Love of a King - Carolina and Isabela

2007-07-30T09:04:00.000-03:00

-> Edward X Wallis (when they first met)
Lady Furness:
-Edward, this is Wallis. Wallis, this is Edward. Sorry, I'm going to the bathroom, excuse me.
Edward:
-Hi, Wallis. How are you?
Wallis:
-Fine, and you?
Edward:
-Me too. Where are you from?
Wallis:
-I'm from the United States.
Edward:
-Really? Where in the States?
Wallis:
-I was born in Baltimore.
Edward:
-I visited Baltimore when I traveled around the world. The States are a beautiful country.
Wallis:
-How nice. What did you learn on the trip?
Edward:
-I learned about many different cultures. And I loved the trip.
Wallis:
-That's wonderful.
Edward:
-Tell me about your family, do you have a big family?
Wallis:
-No, it's only me and my husband. And you?
Edward:
-It's only me, my father, my mother and my brother.
Wallis:
-There's my husband coming. Nice to meet you!
Edward:
-It was nice meeting you too. Bye.
Wallis:
-Bye.

The Love of a King-Carolina L. and Caroline C.

2007-07-30T08:43:00.000-03:00

Edward x Wallis
(about Edward's brother's decision)
Wallis: What's happening to you, Ed? You look so sad...
Ed: It's my brother, George. I'm felling so depressed about him.
Wallis: Why? What has he done?
Ed: I've asked him to let me come back to Britain, but he won't let me go there.
Wallis: That's terrible! Why?
Ed: I don't know exactly. He thinks I've abandoned the country and I don't have the right to live there anymore.
Wallis: How awful ! In my opinion, he's worried about his own popularity with the people and what the conservative people will think. But it's ok, honey, don't worry about it. Everything will be fine.
Ed: I hope so. Shall we go out for dinner?
Wallis: That's a great idea!

The Love of a King - Felipe Z. and Luiza G.

2007-07-30T08:42:00.000-03:00

The archbishop (A) X Edward (E) (discussing Edward's wedding)
A: The newspapers say that you want to marry Wallis. Is it true?
E: Yes, I intend to marry her soon.
A: But it's not possible because Wallis is married. And the church thinks that the second
wedding is wrong for God.
E: God is happy when two people fall in love and get married and live happily together, so God
will suport my wedding. Do you agree with me?
A: I don't know. But Mrs Simpson cannot leave Mr Simpson and then marry you. You have to
find another woman to get married to.
E: That's impossible. When Wallis is free, I will marry her. If I don't get married here in
England, I will marry her abroad.
A: Ok. It's up to you. I've given my opinion. I only ask you to think about your future again.
E: My mind is made up.

The Love of a King - Leonardo and Thiago

2007-07-30T08:40:00.002-03:00

Edward X Wallis (after Edward resigned, he and Wallis went to France).
They began to talk about George VI, and to express their fellings about him.
W =Wallis
E = Edward

W -Edward, are you OK?
E -Yes, I'm thinking about my brother...
W -Edward, why are you thinking about him? Now we are so happy here in France.
E -Yes, it's true. But my brother's attitude was very bad.
W -I became surprised too. He should have given the permission for us to live in England.
E -But I think that he will never give the permission for us to live there.
W -So what can we do?
E -We can marry and live all our life together.
W -Is it serious?
E -Yes, of course.
W -So we will marry next month, because my heart belongs to you.
E -My heart belongs to you too.

The Love of a King - Julia G. and Bruna M.

2007-07-30T08:40:00.001-03:00

Edward: Hello, dear !
Wallis: Hi.. How is your father ?
Edward: Oh, my father died after midnight.
Wallis: I´m so sorry, this is terrible ! Did you have time to talk with him ?
Edward: Yes, sure !
Wallis: What did he say ?
Edward: He said to me: " Be a good king, Edward, and be good to your mother ". Now, I´m the King, Wallis and I need to stay here for sometime.
Wallis: Ok... What do you have to do ?
Edward: I´ll call you at the weekend. Don´t worry about us, nothing will change. I love you more than ever, and you will be my Queen.
Wallis: Let´s not talk about that now. You must go back to your family.
Edward: You are my family, you are everything to me.
Wallis: You too. Goodnight. I love you, sleep well.
Edward: Goodnight, I love you too.

The Love of a King - Alexandre and Julio

2007-07-30T08:39:00.003-03:00

The archbichop x Edward

A= archbichop
E= Edward

A= Hello, how are you?
E= So good! I'm going to marry Wallis.
A= Is she from a Royal family?
E= No, but beautiful, funny and my heart belongs to her.
A= So, it is unacceptable.
E= Why? I love her! Nothing will separate us.
A= But the church doesn't accept this wedding.
E= It's not right. When two people are in love, they have to stay together.
A= But it's wrong in the eyes of God.
E= I don't mind, we'll marry and live happily forever.
A= Ok, But... I've told you!

The Love of a King - Eduardo and Rodrigo

2007-07-30T08:39:00.002-03:00

Edward x Wallis

On a rainy day in Windsor

E: Edward

W: Wallis

E: Hello, Wallis!

W: Hello! Oh, what's happened? You're upset!

E: You wont't believe it, my dad was very ill and now, he's dead!

W: Oh really? I'm so sorry about it. Now you're the king and we can't stay together.

E: So I'll give the throne to my brother.

W: No, he's a bad man, since you were a child you have been prepared to be a King and now you'll abdicate the throne...

E: But I can't live without you.

W: So why don't you talk to your good friend Winston Chuchill? He's a very intelligent man.

E: Okay, I'll do that.

The love of a king - Marina De M. and Isabella M.

2007-07-30T08:39:00.001-03:00

Edward X Wallis (when the king died)

Ed- Hi ,honey! Are you okay?
W- I'm okay! But how are you? You must be so sad! But you will get over your father's death because I love you and I will support you in all the circunstances.
Ed- I'm trying to get over that and with you I know Iwill. I wanted that everything was different. I know that you are here with me and this is enough. If my childhood had been different, everything would be different now.
W- Tell me about your childhood.
Ed- My childhood was very lonely, I didn't see my parents very much.
W- Who did you play with?
Ed- I never got out of Buckingham Palace, I didn't have friends, I never played with other children, I never went to school and I was very unhappy.
W- Poor thing!
Ed- It's okay now because I've met you and you make me happy!
W- I will love you forever and I will never leave you alone again!
Ed- I know!And I want to forget my past.

The love of a king - Thaisa and Thiago

2007-06-27T08:38:00.001-03:00

King George: Good mornig Edward.
Edward: Good mornig dad.
King George: Don't forget, next month I'll make you Prince of Walles
Edward: I don't want be a king...
King George: Stop crying!
Edward: I want be a normal person!
King George: You can't... You are my son!
Edward: But I am 16 years old and I don't want to wear soft shoes and this skirt.
King George: You don't have any choice! I am older. It's your destiny!
Edward: Dad I know it's my destiny but I am a lonely child and I don't have any friends.
King George: You have to understand my attitudes.
Edward: Ok, but I am so unhappy!
King George: I don't know why...I always give presents to you.
Edward: But dad...
King George: Stop! That's enough! You will go to Bukingham Palace and I will make you prince of Wales!
Edward: Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

The love of a King - Nicholas and Marco

2007-06-27T08:37:00.001-03:00

Dialogue between George and Edward

In the spring of 1911, King George called Edward into his room and said:
- Edward these are your new clothes. Come here and show me how they look like.
- Sir, this clothes are horrible! I don't want to wear them!
- Put these clothes right now!
- Sir, I don't want . I'd look like a girl!
- I'm not going to say it again!
- Ok Sir! I have only one more thing to say: I hate this life, I don't have any friends, I never see you and mom!
- Edward, your life has to be like that! You're the next king!
- But Sir, you've never asked me what I wanted to be, I always do what you want! I've never done anything by myself!
- Your life is great ! Now, go to your room!
- Well, once more I have to do what you want!
- You're different and special, you're the next King, you have to do what I say! You have to learn a lot with me...
- Ok Sir, I'll think about that. You're right, I'm sorry.
- Ok Edward, now put this clothes on and go to your room.
- Yes Sir.

The love of a king - Ana Luisa C. and Marcella

2007-06-27T08:35:00.000-03:00

The day Prince Edward was born, his father King George V and his mother, Queen Mary, were talking about their new son. King George started the conversation:
-Mary, I don't like kids, our son will not be happy here.
-I agree with you, but dear, I don't care if Edward is happy or unhappy.
-He will be a lonely child.
-We can give him toys and the biggest bedroom in Buckingham Palace.
-Who will take care of him?
-Let's call the best nanny in England to take care of him!
-I think our son will be happy.
-Maybe one day...

The love of a king - Victor and Marcelo

2007-06-27T08:19:00.000-03:00

Prince Edeard was a sad child. He spent many days alone in his room, he never played with other children and he didn't have any friends. Edward was talking to his father, king George V, who was a cold man.
-Dad, I'm sad.
-Why son ?
-Because this palace is cold. I haven't got any friends and I don't have your love. My mother is only person who talks to me. But she can't understand me either.
-You have all what you want. You can't deny it. You can buy anything you want !
-Yes dad, but I can't buy love. And I think you don't love me, because loving is understanding. You don't understand me.
-But one day you will understand all I have to do. I do what I do because I love you.
-You country is more important to you than I am.
He went to his bedroom, Edward was crying.

The Love of a King - Carina C. and Elisa Del N.

2007-06-27T08:16:00.000-03:00

Prince Edward (who was only 12 years old ) was very upset in his bedroom. He was crying. Suddenly, Wiston Churchill entered in his bedroom.

-What's happening, Edward?
-I had bad results in French, but I´ve studied so much!
-Oh Sir, it´s terrible! I can imagine your feelings... but don´t worry, next time you´ll do better.
-But I did my best ! I hate French! I hate all the subjects! I hate this life!

-Stop Edward! You're a very intelligent boy!
-But, Mr. Churchill, I don´t understand! I can buy what I want, but I´m not happy. Why?
-I think that the best things in life are free. You can buy everything you want, but you will never be able to buy happines or freedom! You`ll have work hard to get freedom.
-But, why?
-Sir, today you are too young to understand, but one day, you´ll understand...

the love of a king - Marcella and Luiza

2007-06-27T08:15:00.001-03:00

Edward was very sad into his room when his father King George got into his room and said:

-You will be Prince of Walles soon. Now, you have to try the clothes to the ceremony!
-No father! I'm sixteen years old. I can't wear girl's clothes. I don't want to let the others see me wearing such a thing. I'm horrible. what will people think of me?
-Don't worry. You're special and you'll be the King.
-I think you are wrong. I look ridiculus. Why can't I wear normal clothes like a suit? Why do I have to wear such a thing?
-No, it's the tradition.
-Tradition can change.
-I can imagine why you think this way, but we can't change tradition.
-No, you have no idea... I'll never wear this kind of clothes.
-Some things will never change. Forget it.
-You are wrong.

The Love of a King - Camila G. and Taís A.

2007-06-27T08:15:00.000-03:00

Edward came to breakfat. Gordon Lang, the archbishop of canterbriry, was waiting for him.

-Good morning Gordon. How are you ? The King asked. What can I do for you?
-I'm not going to say anythink. Just look at this newspaper.
-Is this story really true ? Do you really want to marry Wallis, Sir ?
-Yes Gordon, she's a different woman and I love her .
-That's impossible ! The Church can't accept divorce.
-Don't you understand? Wallis is the love of my life, and I want live with her forever.
-You must forget her and find another woman.
-Is God happy when two people fall in love, get married, and live happily together ?
-Yes, Sir, but ...
-I love she so much and I don't want to find another woman.
-You have to understand. It's not me. It's the Church.
-You don't understand. My father doesn't understand. My mother doesn't understand. Wallis is the only one who understands.

The King slamed the door, and left the Archbishop alone.

The Love of a King - Ana Carolina M. and Daniela G.

2007-06-27T08:14:00.000-03:00

Edward was a price who had a father called King George VI. When his father died, Edward had to be the king.
But Edward had a big problem: he couldn't be the king and marry a divorced woman.
So he had to do something to solve his problem.
Edward called Wallis to tell her that after ten o´clock he was not going to be the new King of England anymore and that he was going to leave his family to mary her and stay forever by her side.

-Wallis -Edward said-I have decided to leave the crown to live with you. I love you so much!
-Why ?-Wallis shouted- What about your family?
-But you are my family -he said.
-Do you want to marry me ?-Edward asked.
-Yes of course-she said-I love you!
-I love you too!

The next day Eward kissed his hole family. He said he was going to live with Wallis. He told them he would be more happy with her.
After this he packed all his things and went away. He wanted to marry the real love of his life.

The Love of a King - Rafael S. and Matheus M.

2007-06-27T08:13:00.000-03:00

Edward woke up. He was going to eat his breakfast when he saw Gordon Lang, the archbishop of Canterbury. They started to talk:
- Hi Mr. Gordon! Good morning.
- Good morning.
- What can I do for you, Gordon?
- I've heard you and Mrs. Wallis are going to get married.
- Yes, but, why do you want to know about this?
- You know the church doesn't accept marriagebetween divorced couples. Divorce is wrong for God!
- Yes Gordon, but Wallis is my love!
- Can I ask you a question, Gordon?
- Yes, of course!
- Is God happy when two people fall in love, get married and live happily together?
- Yes my lord.
- So archbishop, God won't be angry with us because we are very happy together and we'll happy together forever - The archbishop stopped talking and started praying for Edward . He had to understand that the Church couldn't accept divorce and marriage.
- You don't understand Sir...
- OK! So I'll get married in another place but I'll be together with her forever!
- OK, you are tracing your destiny...
- So, don't look for me again, goodbye Mr. Gordon!
- Bye, Edward.

The Love of a King - Jorge Luiz and João Felipe

2007-06-27T08:12:00.000-03:00

Edward was in Paris and George was in London. They were talking on the phone.George wanted Edward to return to London but his brother would not accept to go back without Wallis.

Edward- Hello! How are you?

George- Bad, you know. I'm unhappy because of Wallis and you... You can't be together.

Edward- You'll be a good king. About Wallis... I know what I'm doing, I love her!

George- Come back to London and be the king, you are the right person! I know another woman you can marry... England needs you!

Edward- I can only be a king if Wallis stays with me.

George- You already know what I think, but if you want to stay with a person who got married with another man, you are lost. There is no way out...

Edward- She is better than you can imagine.

George- Think about what I said. Bye.

Edward- Bye. Good luck.

The big sleep review-Daniel, Jallad and Lucas

2007-06-25T08:31:00.000-03:00

The book The Big Sleep tells the story of a detective called Philip Marlowe. He is called by a general, Mr Sternwood, to solve a mistery based upon a blackmail. The general was very old and sick. He has two daughters who will receive and inheritance. One is called Carmen who is a nymphomaniac and the other one is called Vivian Regan, whose husband has been misteriously murdered.

We think, although the book is a little complicated, that it is interesting and entertaining. It is written by Raymond Chandler and it has two successful film versions. One was filmed in 1946 and the other one, in 1978. The book is also considered to be one of Chandler´s greatest work.

The characters are well-created and the space where the story is told is the magnificent Los Angeles. Parts of the book are portrayed in famous places of this very same city.

The book is worth reading and we indicate it to everyone who likes action and suspense books.

Sleep - Natsumi, Clara and Raphael V.

2007-06-25T08:30:00.003-03:00

Have you ever read the book The Big Sleep? If you haven't, you should. It's a great book!
The story is about Marlowe, a private detective who is hired by General Sternwood, an old rich man, who has been blackmailed. He wanted Marlowe to find the blackmailer and also wanted him to find his daughter's husband, Mr. Regan, who had disappeared.
During the story, Marlowe discovers that the General had two daughters, both were involved in the plot.
While the story unfolds, you will see that there are a lot of murderers, each time involving more and more people.
Finally, you'll be surprised by the unexpected ending: the killer... you will never guess!

The Big Sleep-Pedro, Arthur and Prandini

2007-06-25T08:30:00.002-03:00

A new ending:
"I´ll tell you. Geiger was using Carmen to blackmail your father, but Eddie Mars was behind everything Geiger, just using him. Your father didn´t pay Geiger which showed he wasn´t frightened of him. Eddie wanted to know that. He had a hold over you and wanted to know if he had it over the general too. If he had, it would bring him a lot of money very quickly. If not, he would have to wait until you get half of the family fortune. Owen Taylor killed Geiger, because Owen loved your sister. Eddie didn´t care. Only you, Eddie, you and mister thought guy Canino knew what game Eddie was playing. Rusty Regan disappeared, and Eddie hid his wife out at Realito so that people would think Rusty had run off with Mona. Eddie knew what had really happened to Rusty, but didn´t want the police to know(Page 69)". Do you know why is that? Because Eddie Mars is trully...NORRIS. Under the alias of Eddie Mars, he called up on Geiger to blackmail General Sternwood. He knew Regan was a good friend of the General, so he killed him, as Eddie, so that Regan wouldn´t suspect of anything.

Sleep - Isabella M and Thereza P 9ºB

2007-06-25T08:30:00.001-03:00

If you like detective stories, you may read The Big Sleep, a book that mixes mystery, murders and blackmailing. A story that gets your attention and makes you feel curious about what is going to happen.

Since Philip Marlowe, a private detective, is hired by General Sternwood to discover who is blackmailing him, a very interesting search begins and lots of mysteries which involve the General's daughters, the childishness Carmen and the pretty Vivian, and even the ambitious Eddie Mars, start to be solved.

So what are you waiting to get this book? Come to this world of discoveries and let your imagination goes wherever it takes you!

Sleep - Fernanda, Julie and Isabella

2007-06-25T08:30:00.000-03:00

Written by Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep is a book that tells the story of the Sternwood family. Mr. Marlowe is a private detective who was indicated by his old chief to work with General Sternwood.

Mr. Marlowe accepts the job, but when he gets to know the family, he realizes that the Sternwoods were very problematic. The two daughters, Carmen Sternwood and Vivian Regan, were both wild and pretty. They liked drinks, drugs and dating.

The challenge for Mr. Marlowe was to scape from the hands of the Sternwoods sisters and discover who was blackmailing General Sternwood.

A lot of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and plenty of blood. For you to discover who was the mentor of all this mystery, you will have to read The Big Sleep. Don't waste time!

Sleep - Bueno, Boujikian, Obara e Begnami

2007-06-25T08:29:00.003-03:00

Marlowe was going to the Sternwood's mansion because the general wanted to see him. When he got there, Norris, the butler, took him to the greenhouse, where General Sternwood was waiting for him.
"Sit down, Marlowe" said the General. "I have a confession to make".
"Go on" answered Marlowe.
Suddenly, the General took a cookie out of his pocket and said: "Please, take a cookie". While saying this, he stared at Marlowe with cold eyes. "It's not poisoned. Don't be afraid. Take it and enjoy yourself".
Marlowe started to feel that something was wrong. Then, he was sure about that when the General took his hand and said gently:
"You see... I'm in love with you!"
Marlowe started choking on the cookie and got as blue as a Smurf.
"Are you okay?" said the General.
But it was too late. Marlowe had passed away and the General had lost the love of his life.

Sleep - Gandelhman, Schalch, Otávio

2007-06-25T08:29:00.002-03:00

Phillip Marlowe was hired by General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail to her daughter Carmem Sternwood, and discovered the she was involved with Arthur Geiger, a pornography seller. Geiger was killed by the Sternwood´s Chauffeur, Owen Taylor, who loved Carmem, Marlowe found pictures of Carmem naked. The next morning, Owen Taylor was found dead in the harbor and then went back to the bookstore of Geiger and saw Joe Brody and Carol Lundgren packing up things, Marlowe followed Joe Brody to his house and found him with Agnes, Geiger´s secretary, then Carmem arrived and wanted her pictures. Carol Lundgren killed Joe Brody when he arrived at the house. Marlowe arrested Carol Lundgren and Harry Jones said Agnes had information. Harry Jones was killed by Canino and Agnes said where Mona Mars(wife of Eddie Mars) was, Marlowe killed Canino and Mona told him that Eddie didn´t kill Rusty Regan. Marlowe discovered that Carmem killed Rusty Regan and asked her sister, Vivian Regan, to send Carmem to an instituition.

Sleep - Laura G., Lara A., Mira Z.

2007-06-25T08:29:00.001-03:00

Philip Marlowe is a private detective who likes working alone. He's been hired by General Sternwood, who was blackmailed by someone and wanted to solve the case. Detective Marlowe met the two daughters of General Strenwood, Carmen and Vivian. Both are wild and pretty. He also wants to investigate the disappearence of Rusty Regan, Vivian's husband.
While detective Marlowe is trying to solve the case, lots of other murderers happen. What's the connection between Owen Taylor, Arthur Geiger, Joe Brody, Carol Lundgren, Mona Mars, Agnes, Harry Jones, Eddie Mars, Lash Canino and Bernie Owls?
Who murdered whom? Who is the next victim? Find out more reading the Big Sleep, from Oxford Publications.

Sleep - Bruno, Pedro Augusto, Pedro Pôrto e Rodrigo

2007-06-25T08:29:00.000-03:00

The Big Sleep - The REAL and ONLY true end

(Do not believe the other ones, they're fakes)

Mr. Marlowe continues on his case

I had just arrived home, when the telephone rang. It was General Sternwood. He was inviting me to have a drink with him, at last.

When I got there, it wasn't the same buttler who opened the door. "What happened to the last buttler?" there was no answer. "Mr. Sternwood is waiting for you".

"Oh! It's always a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Marlowe" He didn't look very pleasant at all. "What happened to the last buttler?" I asked again.

"So you noticed" he said.

"Of course I did! It's my job" I replied

"He slipped away. Let's not talk about this. Please, help yourself". I got a glass full of brandy.

"So, have you been involved with something, maybe, Regan?" he asked.

"Well, do you want me to be involved with?"

"No need, you won't live much longer". My body was getting heavier and heavier. It was getting difficult to breath.

"What have you done?!" I asked rapidly.

"Is the poison reacting quickly?" he looked in a psycopatically way. "It really did with Regan and Norris"

"What the heck? You murdered both of them?!"

"Of course After all, it is against the Christianism to fall in love with another man, as they did" At this moment, he was talking with a very funny Brittish accent.

"Were they...In...Love?" I looked VERY surprised, and got my gun. "I wil kill you too" saying those words I shot him. "Go to hell you goofygooper!"

And with these last words, my lungs stopped breathing forever. I slept, at last.

A trip into Buckingham Palace

2007-06-11T16:40:00.000-03:00

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A trip into Sherlock Holmes' Life

2007-06-06T17:04:00.000-03:00

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Literary Blog

2007-03-11T23:42:00.001-03:00

It's time to check our production! We have read three books so far this year. B6 students have read "The Love of a King" by Peter Dainty, B7 students have read "Sherlock Holmes Short Stories" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and B8 students have read "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler. All the books are Oxford Publications.

After reading The Love of a King, the students were asked to write conversations between the characters concerning their feelings and emotions at a particular moment in the story. How did they do it? Let's check!

Do you like detective stories? Our students do! They read Sherlock Holmes Short Stories and had to write their own detective story. Do you have any idea of where their imagination took them? Have a look!

The Big Sleep was a challenge for the students. They got in contact with many characters and a mysterious detective called Philip Marlowe. The students had two options: they could either write a book review using vocabulary related to suspense stories or find a new killer and rewrite the end of the story. So many killers would drive Mr Marlowe crazy, wouldn't it?

We hope you have fun!
Teachers Elaine, Eliane, João and Maria Helena.