So come get signed up on the double!
The theme for the Emmet O'Neal Teen Summer Reading is Pirates vs. Ninjas.
This year we have some ginormous prizes for our top point earners:
1. A 16 GB iPad
2. An 8 GB iPod Nano with Video Camera
3. A 12 megapixel Casio Ex-S12 Digital Camera
"But, Matt, how do I earn points?" you ask.
I'm glad you asked.
Programs Attendance 20 points
Book Points
Less than 100 3 points
100-200 pgs 5 points
200-400 pgs 8 points
400-600 pages 10 points
600-800 pages 12 points
800-1000 pages 15 points
Over 1000 pages 18 points
Book Reviews 5 points
Movie Reviews 3 points
CD Reviews 3 points
*3 Bonus Points if reviews are posted on Teen Blog
(www.eolteens.blogspot.com)
Questions? Call Matt (205) 445-1141 or mlayne@bham.lib.al.us
167 comments:
I really want to know how to get a blog can you help me and how do i sign up?
Hi, Betsy,
Thanks for the comment.
You can drop by the library anytime and get signed up for Summer Reading. Our first program is on Friday, June 4th at 4:30. We'll be playing Super Smash Bros Brawl, eating pizza and having a good time.
As to setting up a blog, it's easy peasy cheesy-wheezy! I use blogger, but there are several other sites that host blogs for. Just type www.blogger.com into your URL and follow the instructions. You'll be up and blogging in no time!
Best,
Matt
Max
By: James Patterson
Max is a suspense filled book! They were hunted by M Geeks, and run into the ocean. This book is loaded with action and will keep you up until 2:00 in the morning.
I give book 4 stars
D.Z.P.
Iron Man
This movie was full of lots of action and suspense! I thought this movie was the best movie I'd ever seen. It has romance, and it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat!
I give this movie 4 stars
DZP
Gone
By: Michael Grant
Gone is a book full unimaginable happenings that keep you on the edge of your seat. This book throws new characters and exotic changes in people and animals at you with each turn of the page.The plot is all about a group of kids living in one city trying to survive a time where all of their older siblings over the age of 15 have dissapeared, meaning parents too. The group soon splits up into two teams, good, and evil. I would rate this book a 4 because it's well written and exciting, but very sad.
MCM
The Prince of Persia
directed by Mike Newell
The Prince of Persia is a movie that is full of surprises and exciting fighting scenes. I really liked the plot because it included time travel, but it wasn't very confusing. The main characters, Dastan and Tamina are very lovable characters who don't appear to get a long at all, but come to learn about each other, and see that they aren't what they appear at first sight. The ending was very satisfying and concluded just about every detail and ended happily. I would deffinately give it a 5!
MCM
The Red Pyramid
by Rick Riordan
Many people thought this was going to be a sad sequel series to Rick's famous Percy Jackson series, But it was just as good, if not better. This book is about two children who are hosts for egyptian gods. this ok is filled with great action sequences, a complex plot that makes you think, and many surprises when the book comes to a close. 5 /5 stars. if you like fantasy or mythology, this would be the perfect book for you.
CPG
Iron Man 2
This is the summer blockbuster event that we have been waiting for. but is this just another movie sequel that is just to make more money? no I am happy to say this is one of the best movies of the year. any comic geek would love this movie. not only does it have action, romance, funny moments, etc., but it sets up the movie for the marvel movie I've been waiting for in 2012: The Avengers, which is pretty much a squad of superheroes that fight... well, evil people. whiplash is in this ilm, avenging his father against the stark family, who stole their glowing chest piece idea. if you loved the first one or your a comic book geek, GO SEE THIS MOVIE.
this movie gets a 4/5
CPG
Avitar,
It is THE BEST movie I have Ever seen.It Begins When Fiiction and reality blur. It will put You On the edge of your seet.It absorbs you in its story. Astonishingly Real.
I Give this Movie 5 stars
DZP
Kingdon Keepers
By: Ridley Pearson
It is a suspence filled thriller!!!this book will keep you up until 4:00 in the Morning. Pearson Has Cleverly left room for another Book. I look Forward to what Finn Comes Up With In the Next Book.
I give this book 3 Stars
DZP
J14 Magazine
I read J14 and I wouldn't stop. It was my first time to read it, and everybody who hasn't should!!! It's a fun-filled and great magazine that will catch anybody's eye at any age!
J14 Magazine
I read J14 magazine for the first time, and it was great. Now I'm thinking about getting it monthly!!! For any age, this magazine really catches your eye! I rate it 5 stars!
Ok guys, well I just read the book "Ender in Exile". It is by Orson Scott Card. It is about a boy who won a space war, and he is going to colonize all of the planets he beat. It is very good if you are looking for a quick and good read. My favorite part is when two men go exploring. All in all, i give this book a 4 out of 5.
M.T.S.
Twilight
By Stephanie Meyers
Twilight is a book that's full of romance and horror. I loved the amazing, vivid vocabulary to describe the emotions of the characters, The unpredictable plots in the story. This'll have readers staying up all night to finish it. Well I have anyways.
I would give this book five stars.
M.S.C
Skulduggery Pleasant
By:Derek Landy
A girl and a living skeleton partner up in a world of magic, danger, and Nefriain Serpine. I liked this book because it was filled with humor, magic, and suspicion. I mean we're working with detectives here! i have no complaints about this book full of wonders. This'll have readers readers flipping pages all day to finish.
I give this book four stars.
M.S.C
Spirited Away
By: Hiyou Miazakiki
This movie is abou ta young girl who accidentally wonders into the spirit world, and has to "find a way to get back into the human world", Haku tells her. I loved this movie because of the real emotional feelings we get occur in this movie so clearly, and the way the artist forms a magical, heart-warming, romantic creation to share with everyone.
I give this movie five stars.
M.S.C
I just finished reading "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" by Bethany Hamilton. This book is the story of Bethany, the girl who lost her left arm in a shark attack while surfing a few years ago. She tells the story, but also recalls how her faith and trust in God helped her through the difficult times. This book was amazing! It is the most inspiring book I have read. Ever. I loved how the book included pictures of her surfing, and how she included a mini dictionary of surfing terms. I really didn't dislike anything at all about this book. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this to girls and guys alike! My favorite quote from the book is something Bethany remembers that a close friend told Bethany's mom during Bethany's surgery. It was this bible verse: "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future", Jeremiah 29:11. I thought that this verse would really comfort me if I was in that situation. I mainly loved Bethany's faith in Jesus Christ and how she expressed it in this book, and also how she recalls so vividly the exact seconds of the attack.
HCD
A really good magazine is "Sports Illustrated." It includes all of the latest sports news, and is filled with info and pictures. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. I mainly like the section where they take pictures of athletes and put funny speech bubble of what they could be saying.
HCD
A really good movie was "Letters to Juliet." It is about a girl who goes to Verona, Italy and finds a letter written to Juliet (from Romeo & Juliet) 50 years ago. Sophie writes back, and the grandmother who wrote it comes to Verona to find Sophie. Together, along with Claire's grandson, they travel around Italy to find her long-lost love, Lorenzo. 5 out of 5 stars absolutely!!!
HCD
Playin with Fire
By: Derek Landy
We're back with the living skeleton fighting crimes and the Faceless Ones. In "Skulduggery Pleasant", we counter upon a magical fable that Gordon Edgely proves to be true, the legend is circled around the Faceless Ones or the dark gods! Well something worse is on the way and it's up to the living skeleton, Skulduggery Pleasant, and Valkyrie Cain, his partner, to rid the world of pain, misery, darkness, and evil. This book will have readers skipping meals for the unexpected ending.
I give this book five stars!
M.S.C
Romeo and Juliet
By: William Shakespeare
A dramatic play of love and hate combined and circling around two lovers, Romeo and Juliet. The two of them secretly are husband and wife, but they face complications with their love for each other. This'll book will have readers crying at the tragics in their lives.
I give this book 4 stars.
M.S.C
New Moon
By: Stephanie Meyers
The sequel to "Twilight" is here at last! Our vampire romance continues to our main characters, but a horrible incident occurs. They are separated to their own ways without willingness, and one of them face shock and desperation. Our book gets more intense as our character who remains in Forks, Washington is still #1 vampire victim, and strangeness occurs to the character's best friend. This'll have readers begging for their parents to extend their bedtime hours!
I give this book five stars!
M.S.C
Eclipse
By: Stephanie Meyers
Ah, our love story continues with Bella, Edward, and possibly Jacob! Vampires and Werewolfs unite. Enemy and enemy working together? Impossible, but true. These two fictional creatures work together to protect Bella from other vampires that thirst for her blood, or maybe, revenge. Having fear, hate, love, humor, and romance all in one book is pretty tiring, but works ok with the readers bringing their book everywhere they go!
I give this book five stars.
M.S.C
Breaking Dawn
By: Stephanie Meyers
The last of the "Twilight Saga" is finally here! Are we facing happily ever after or not? Will Bella ever get her wish? What happens to Edward and Jacob? All questions are answered in the final book, but we have a new member in the Cullen family, or two new members. Bella is still endangered, this time, almost all the covens want to help the Cullens attempt to prove a gifted half-breed toddler of crime that was never committed. Even stronger love bonds together with everyone for their own safety.
I give this five stars.
M.S.C
Midsummer Night's Dream
By: William Shakespeare
Magic, love, and disaster is upon the main characters because of greed from the King of Beasts, Orlon. What do our couples from Athens feel about that, since they were dragged into this! Find out yourself as the story continues it's unstable path
I give this book three stars.
M.S.C
"Graceling" by Kristin Cashore is amazing! It is about a group of seven kingdoms where only a handful of people have a special ability - each person is very excelled at a certain thing. These people are called gracelings. They have two different colored eyes. Katsa is the king's niece who is a graceling, and her grace is killing. Ever since she was eight, she worked as a thug for the king. She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po, another Graceling. She never expects to learn what her grace really is. She never expected the terrible secret she has just figured out. It could ruin all seven kingdoms. 5 out of 5 stars.
"Graceling" by Kristin Cashore is amazing! It is about a group of seven kingdoms where only a handful of people have a special ability - each person is very excelled at a certain thing. These people are called gracelings. They have two different colored eyes. Katsa is the king's niece who is a graceling, and her grace is killing. Ever since she was eight, she worked as a thug for the king. She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po, another Graceling. She never expects to learn what her grace really is. She never expected the terrible secret she has just figured out. It could ruin all seven kingdoms. 5 out of 5 stars.
HCD
The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket are about Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, who are three siblings. All sorts of misfortunate events happen to them after their parents die. They get sent to many different places in hopes to be adopted and to live a good life. But Count Olaf is out to get the fortune left behind by the Baudelaire's parents. He will do anything to succeed, from trying to marry Violet to acting like a foreign gym coach. 3 out of 5 stars.
HCD
I recommend the whole "Little House" series. These books are all about Laura Ingalls Wilder's life, but they are not biographies because she puts it in story form. She is a little girl growing up in the woods. She doesn't have neighbors within 10 miles of them. They move from woods to prairies, and eventually (at the end of the series) a town. It is all about her growing up in the wild country and how they survive without the luxuries we have. 5 out of 5 stars!
HCD
"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a really good book. It is about a spoiled, weak little girl whose parents die. She has to go live with her uncle. When she gets there, the house is a mansion with over half the rooms locked up. She is not allowed to do anything but play outside with the maid's little brother, Dickon. One night, she discovers something in one of the forbidden rooms that will change her life... 4 out of 5 stars. Excellent read!
HCD
"Heidi" by Johanna Spyri is about a girl who goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. They live in the wilderness together, until one day, Heidi's aunt comes to take her away. Her aunt makes her go to live with a very rich, sickly girl in the big city. Will Heidi ever get to go home, where she belongs? Will she ever see her beloved grandfather again? 4 out of 5 stars. Love this book!!!
HCD
"The Watsons Go To Birmingham:1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis is a funny, comical book about a boy named Kenny and his family - Momma, Dad, Byron, and Joetta. Byron is Kenny's older brother, and he is really bad. He gets into trouble ALOT. Their parents decide to send him to their strict grandmother's house for a year. They drive in their old, beaten up car from Michigan to Birmingham through the racially divided United States. When they get to Birmingham, the rest of the family stays with Byron for the first week. One day, they hear a boom. People are screaming that the African American church got bombed. The church Joetta was in. 4 out of 5 stars. Funny and suspenseful read!
HCD
"Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliet is a really great book!Petra and Calder are both in the same 6th grade class. When they begin an unlikely friendship they discover they have a lot more in common than they realized. They both love art, museums and blue M & M's. And they both recieved a mysterious and freaky note on the same night. When a thief steals an expensive Vermeer painting and is headed to Chicago, Petra and Calder team up to solve the mystery and get the painting back. As the thief leaves clues in the local newspaper, Petra and Calder are racing against the clock to get the painting. 3 out of 5 stars.
HCD
"A Wrinkle In Time" by Madeleine L'Engle is about a girl named Meg, whose father left years ago to do some sort of scientific study in California. When she, her little brother Charles Wallace, and a friend named Calvin O'Keefe discover three extraordinary old women, they go on the adventure of a lifetime. The three women are called Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit, and Mrs. Who, and they can "wrinkle" time, or "tesseract." It is a fifth-demensional phenomenon. They Mrs. Ws take them to Camazotz. Everything has to be in sync on this planet, and everyone is controlled by one mind, called IT.They discover a man with red eyes with telepathic abilities who can hypnotize them and control their minds. He claims to know the whereabouts of their father, who,while testing a tessseract, became stuck on this planet.Charles Wallace looks into the red-eyed man's eyes and becomes taken over by the mind controlling the planet. Under its influence, he takes Meg and Calvin to the place where Dr. Murry is being held prisoner. Charles Wallace takes them to the place where IT is held. Allof them are threatened by apossible hypnotism oftheir minds. Meg realizes that she can free her brother by doing the one thing impossible for IT to do. 5 out of 5 stars!!
HCD
"Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata is a great book!! Kira-kira means "glittering" in Japanese. Katie's first word is kira-kira, taught to her by her older sister Lynn. The two sisters are very close. They are inseperable. Lynn and Katie never fight. When the family moves from a Japanese community in Iowa to Georgia in the 1950s, Lynn is PERFECT. She makes straight A's, has a lot of friends, and helps the family through hard times. Katie tries so hard to live up to Lynn, but she just can't. As they grow older, Lynn and Katie grow apart. They are definitely NOT as close at all. When Lynn is 14, she is struck with a terrible illness. One night, Lynn and Katie get into a fight. Their first fight in their life. The next morning, something happens. Something that will change the family's life.
"Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata is a great book!! Kira-kira means "glittering" in Japanese. Katie's first word is kira-kira, taught to her by her older sister Lynn. The two sisters are very close. They are inseperable. Lynn and Katie never fight. When the family moves from a Japanese community in Iowa to Georgia in the 1950s, Lynn is PERFECT. She makes straight A's, has a lot of friends, and helps the family through hard times. Katie tries so hard to live up to Lynn, but she just can't. As they grow older, Lynn and Katie grow apart. They are definitely NOT as close at all. When Lynn is 14, she is struck with a terrible illness. One night, Lynn and Katie get into a fight. Their first fight in their life. The next morning, something happens. Something that will change the family's life. 5 out of 5 stars!!!
HCD
"The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is about the Mole, the Badger, and the Water Rat, three friends who go on adventures together. Towards the middle of the book, they try to help Mr. Toad. He is a reckless driver, and he lives irresponsibly which leads to the Weasels' takeover of his mansion. These four friends battle the Weasels, as well as go on many other adventures, in "The Wind in the Willows." 2 out of 5 stars.
HCD
"Perdita" by Isabelle Holland is about a seventeen-year-old girl suffering from amnesia (where you can't remember anything) who has an elusive fear haunting her and a bad dream every night about it. She can't figure out what it is. She gets a job at a horse farm. Slowly, Perdita's past comes back in bits and pieces while she's trying to figure out what's been going on at the stables she works at. Mysterious things have been happening. I can't say the end and it's killing me! 5 out of 5 stars.
HCD
You all probably know the story of "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, but I will tell it for those who don't. Alice is a young girl who one day sees a rabbit, dressed in clothes, running around saying, "I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date." She follows the rabbit a falls down his very, very deep rabbit hole. There, she finds herself in Wonderland. Alice meets many people like the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and Tweedledee and Tweedledum. She also goes on many adventures, from growing so big so that she gets stuck in a house, to alomst getting beheaded by the queen. This is a great book! 4 out of 5 stars.
HCD
The Faceless Ones
By:Derek Landy
Skulduggery and Valkyrie are back with more fun, more magic, and more adventure! Murder is spreading, but only Teleporters are killed! This is certainly interesting. Skulduggery and Valkyrie go through danger to uncover these attacks. Is this murderer a good or bad guy? Who is Batu? What will happen to the last Teleporter? Will the Faceless Ones come again? Find out in the book!
I give this five stars!
M.S.C
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
By: J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter faces more danger and risk as he begins to look for Horcruxes to stop Voldemorts evil doing, but it's not as easy as it sounds. The three friends, Harry, Ron, and Hermione, show adventure, cleverness, bravery, and love throughout their dangerous task in defeating the most darkest wizard in wizard history.
I give this book five stars!
M.S.C
Under the Lilacs
By:Louisa May Alcott
This book is in one of my favorite series, Little Women. Under the Lilacs is all about a run away boy and his adventures. Throughout the book Ben, the runaway boy, experiences many ups and downs and in the end discovers the power of friendship and love.
I think, in my personal opinion, that this book deserves four stars.
E.M.N
The Cinderella Society
By: Kay Cassidy
In this book there is a girl, Jess, who wants to fit in. When a mysterious note appears in her locker her whole world is turned upside down. She finds out things that were hidden from her that happened every day at her school. During these stages in Jess's life she makes decisions that could change hr life. This book deserves four stars in my opinion.
E.M.N.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
By: Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty is about a girl named Isabel, Belly for short, that has had a crush on the same guy for plenty of years. Every year she goes to her mom's best friend's house, but this years different. Shock breaking news will come and choosing between guys will be difficult. I think this book gets five stars.
E.M.N
Little Women
By: Louisa May Alcott
This book is the first book for a series called Little Women. It is about a family with four young ladies, a working mother, and a father in the war. Even though they are poor, the have generous, kind hearts in each of them. When you read this book you learn about the lives of Joe, Beth, Amy, and Meg. I would give this book four stars.
E.M.N
These Boots are Made for Stalking
By:Lisi Harrison
This book is the latest book in the Clique Series. It is about these five girls who sort of rule there school. The head of their group decides that they need upgrades. Fights and emotions break out. Soon nothing will be he same. I give this book a five.
E.M.N.
Little Men
By: Louisa May Alcott
This is a book that is in the series called Little Women. It is all about Joe and her house that takes in poor or homeless boys. It tells all about the different boys and their struggles. New ones come along and some leave but in the end Joe succeeds in her dreams to make them king, generous boys. I would give this book a five.
E.M.N.
Eight Cousins
By: Louisa May Alcott
This book is part of a series called Little Women. It is a very good book about a girl named Rose who has just lost her father. Her mother died when she was young so she had no one to take care of her except her many aunts and her uncle. Through out the story they work together with her eight, boy cousins to find the happy, playful girl inside of her. Her father had taught her to be prim and proper so it was a hard habit to be broken. This book is full of adventure and surprises. The grammar is a little different but overall I think this book deserves four stars.
E.M.N
Princess from Another Planet
By:Mindy Schanback
This Book is about a girl that has a poor family. She lives with her mom, dad, and younger brother. Her mom believes that she is a princess from a different family. Mysteries begin and things turn weird. It is really silly and not that believable but it was a good book. If you like fantasy and magic I think you would like this book. I like more real life books so I am giving this book a three.
E.M.N.
The Wedding Planners Daughter
By: Coleen Murtagh Paratore and Barbra McGregor
This book is about a girl who lives with her mother. They are constantly moving. The dad died very soon after their wedding and the mother has never again gotten into a serious relationship. The daughter finally lives in some where that she loves and can call home. She tries to set her mother up with the nice man next door. This is a novel filled with romance and adventure. It has a wonderful plot and I would recommend it to any one. I give this book five stars.
E.M.N.
Leap Year
Rated:PG
This movie is new out on DVD. This movie was a wonderful movie filled with romance and adventure. It's about a women who wants to ask her boy friend to marry her on Leap Year. The problem is that he is at a doctor meeting in another country. She goes on all these different adventures to get there. I would definitely give this movie 5 stars. The actors in the movie did a great job and the plot is suspenseful and fun.
E.M.N.
Leap Year
Rated:PG
This movie is new out on DVD. This movie was a wonderful movie filled with romance and adventure. It's about a women who wants to ask her boy friend to marry her on Leap Year. The problem is that he is at a doctor meeting in another country. She goes on all these different adventures to get there. I would definitely give this movie 5 stars. The actors in the movie did a great job and the plot is suspenseful and fun.
E.M.N.
The Frog Princess Series
By: E. D. Baker
These books are for anyone who wants adventurous and fun books. There is also a bit of romance in each. The Frog Princess Series is about a princess who inherits her aunts passion for magic. She is just learning so somethings go wrong. Although this book seems like it would be really fantasy like, it also has some sense of reality in it. I would rate this series four stars.
E.M.N.
Island girl
By: Sandra Byrd
This is a book about a girl whose parents are split up. Every summer she goes down to her grandparents house on a small island. During one summer she makes a friend. At the end of the story you will see that she has to make a decision to stay on the island or go back home to her pregnant mom. I personally really like this book, so I'm giving it five stars.
E.M.N.
Prince of Persia
This Movie was an action packed thriller!!!! Even though it was farfetched, it held me spellbound the entire way through. the movie is placed a long time ago, and the fantasy part of it was only an over tone.
I give this Movie 4 stars
DZP
Scrambled Eggs at Midnight
By: Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
I thought this book was actually a really good book. At first I was hesitant to read it because of the title, which may sound sort of strange, but I ended up liking it. This book is about a girl who lives with her mom and they move all the time. Finally she finds a place that feels like home, but her mother has thoughts of leaving again. Soon Cal, one of the main characters, has got to make a decision that could change her life. I give this book a five star rating.
E.M.N.
A Time for Dancing
By:Davida Wills Hurwin
A Time for Dancing is a very good and realistic book. Through out this book the main characters alternate ,between Sam and Julie, each chapter. This story is about the friendship that Sam and Julie share. They go through really tough times because Julie gets sick. This book is extremely sad and because of this I give it a three.
E.M.N.
Angels in Pink: Raina's Story
By: Lurlene McDaniel
This book is seen through Raina's, a girl in the book, point of view. There are a few other books that have the same thing happening, but they are just seen through another person's point of view. Angels in Pink: Raina's Story is all about Raina's everyday life. Suddenly her world is turned upside down when a figure from her past appears again. This book is a little inappropriate, and that is why i give it three stars.
E.M.N.
Circle the Soul Softly
By: Davida Wills Hurwin
In this book there is a girl named Kate. She has just moved to a new school and life is tough for her. When she has a memory from the past and doesn't know what to do. I really liked this book and it was really realistic. I would recommend this book to others. It might have a few inappropriate parts, but they are not that bad.
I give this book four stars.
E.M.N.
Pretty in Pink
By: Rachel Maude
In this book their are four different girls with very different personalities, from popular to hippie. They do not get along to much, but they are stuck with each other because they were grouped together for fashion.
Will their new couture purse make it into the fashion world or will it be thrown out to the dumps? Each chapter is from a different characters view. When you read this book you get to see a glimpse of each girl character's love life. I would not recommend this book to boys but it would be excellent for girls.
I rate this book four stars
E.M.N.
Hunger
By: Michael Grant
Hunger is the second book in the Gone series and is 10 times better! It's full of unexpected events that will blow your mind. There are many characters that you end up following and they each tell you a different story. I would deffinately suggest this book and give it a 4.
MCM
Blood Promise
By: Richelle Mead
Blood promise is the fourth book in the Vampire Academy series. It is an exciting book that keeps you on your toes. The ending is completely unexpected and leaves you with a cliffhanger and wanting more. I would give this book a 5
MCM
Ghost Town
Directed by David Koepp
Ghost Town is a great movie about an antisocial dentist who can see ghosts who won't leave him alone. It is a funny movie with a great script, so i give it a 5.
MCM
Justin Bieber's "My World 2.0" is a great CD full of songs that are great to listen to. My favorite songs on the CD are "Baby" and "Eenie Meenie." On this CD there are two special guests: Sean Kingston and Jessica Jarrell, and they make the songs even better. I give this CD a 5.
MCM
"Valentine's Day" directed by Garry Marshal is a story that follows many people and their various takes of Valentine's day and who they love. It follows a group of people and their crushes and what happens to them on that specific day. It was a good movie that is relatable for any sort of person. I would give this movie a 4.
The Debutante
By:Kathryn Williams
This book is a really good book. I would really recommend it to anyone. It is about a girl whose grandmother wants her to be a debutante. She just moved to her grandmothers city in the south. She moved there from her hometown in Manhattan. She is really not the girly, fancy type, and she really doesn't want to be a debutante. You will have to read the rest to find out. It is a really realistic book.
I rate this book four stars.
E.M.N.
The Wish
By: Gail Carson Levine
This book is about a girl who is very unpopular and has no friends. One day on Wilma's ( the main character) way to school she gives an old lady her seat on the bus. The old lady grants Wilma one wish. Wilma answers that she wants to be the most popular girl in her school. She becomes popular, has millions of friends, and is loving her life. The problem is that she is about to graduate from her school. Her wish will dissolve and she will have to fall back to her regular life.I really like this book, but it has some really unrealistic parts. I rate this book four stars
E.M.N.
Among the Hidden Series
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
This series is one of my favorite. It is all about the population police predicting that the earth's food would run out. When they predicted that they decided that they needed to lower the earth's population. No one was allowed to have more than two children. Many people broke this law. All the books are from a third child's point of view. I really like these because they were really adventures and fun. I would give this series five stars.
E.M.N.
Ke$ha's CD "Animal" is an great CD with plenty of songs to appeal to many different people. My favorite songs are "Blah, Blah, Blah," "Tik Tok," and "Your Love is my Drug." On the CD there's the special guest 3OH!3 who are in the song "Blah, Blah, Blah."
Escape from Memory
By: Margaret Peterson Haddix
The author of this book is one of my favorite authors. She also wrote the series Among the Hidden. Escape from Memory is about a girl who lets herself hypnotized and remembers something from her past. When she is left home alone one night an unexpected visitor shows up at her house. Is everything she knows about her childhood a lie? Was she actually born in California? When she discovers this memory it may cost her and her mom their lives. It is a really adventures and mysterious book. It has surprises waiting behind every corner.I would rate this book five stars.
E.M.N.
"Karate Kid" directed by Harald Zwart, is a story about Dre Parker (Jaden Smith), who moves with his mother from Detroit to China. When he arrives in China, he encounters a boy who takes Kung Fu, and immediately singles him out as a boy to pick on. Dre, after some persuasion, is trained by the maintenance man (Jakie Chan) for a tournament. This movie was filled with exciting action scenes and was an emotional rollercoaster. I would give it a 5.
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"Hellboy" directed by Guillermo del Toro is a hilarious movie about a man who is red and has horns, and people believe he's from hell, but he's actually a really sweet guy. Hellboy works with the government to get rid of creatures that people believe are mythical, but really do exist. Hellboy has a companion, Abraham Sapien, who is a...fish-guy, and in the past they had a girl, Elizabeth Sherman, who could produce fire. This story is very funny and exciting, so i would give it a 5.
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"17 Again" directed by Burr Steers, is a great movie about a man whose life is falling apart, but he is allowed a second chance by turning 17 again. Then he is faced with going to High School and is able to see what his kids are really like and tries to help them, and eventually see what was wrong with him. It was a great movie, but rather long so i give it a 4.
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The book, "Private," by Kate Brian, is a interesting book about a girl named Reed Brennan who is given a scholarship to Easton Academy and meets the Billings Girls. The Billings Girls is an elite group of special girls who live in the best dorms in the Billings building. These girls are so special that they can get away with just about anything, and everyone wants to be one, but to be a Billings girl, you must first pass a special test. Soon Reed finds that girls will do anything to become one of the special girls. This book is very interesting and exciting, but too full of secrets and mysteries. If you start the series and like it, then you'll have to read the rest to find out all of the secrets. So, I give this book a 3.
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"Spirited Away" is a great anime movie about a girl whose parents get trapped in the spirit world and she has to work in the spirit world to help free them. She meets a boy named Haku who helps her to free her parents. I have loved this movie ever since I first saw it. The anime is amazing, and the ideas are very creative. I give this movie a 5.
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"Howl's Moving Castle" is a creative movie full of images that are very creative and exotic. It's about a girl who is cursed to be an old woman because she had met a wizard named Howl. After she has been aged, she searches for Howl and pretends to be his cleaning maid. She changes Howl's home life and eventually learns that he too is under a curse; his heart has been stolen and hidden. This movie is exciting and creative, so I give it a 5.
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"The Lightning Thief" directed by Chris Columbus is a great movie based on the book "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. The movie is an exciting movie about a boy, who is the son of Poseidon, and his mission to clear his name because he is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt. Percy and his friends have to travel across the continent to find these pearls that will allow them safe return from the underworld where Percy thinks he can clear his name. This movie was funny and exciting so I give it a 5.
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"The Lightning Thief" directed by Chris Columbus is a great movie about a boy, Percy Jackson, who is the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt and his attempt to clear his name. Percy is taken to a camp where all of the demi-gods, sons and daughters of Gods, go to learn how to defend themselves from creatures that they may encounter. There, Percy becomes friends with a girl, Annabeth, and his guardian, Grover. They soon leave the camp and go in search of special pearls that will enable them to leave the Underworld when they need to because Percy thinks he can clear his name there and get his mother back. The movie is funny and exciting so I give it a 5
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"The Vampire Diaries: The Return and Shadow Souls" is a great book about Elena Gilbert and her search for her beloved Stefan. This book is the fourth book in the series. This book is exciting and full of confused love between Stefan, Elena, and Stefan's brother Damen. I loved this book and give it a 4 because even though it's good, the writing could have been improved.
"Eclipse," the third movie in the "Twilight" series was an exciting movie full of action and romance. I used to love the books, but then after the first movie came out, it spoiled it for me. I only saw the other movies because I had invested so much into the series, but I did enjoy this one more than the others. In this movie, Edward (Robert Patterson), is still a hard and stone actor who doesn't show enough emotion. Also, Bella (Kristen Stewart), doesn't seem to know how to act romance scenes. I liked this one better than the others, but everything was basically still the same, so I give it a 3.
"Lord of the Flies" written by William Golding, is a good book about a group of school boys who crash on an island and must learn to live together and survive. The two competitors are Jack and Ralph who each have a different perspective on how to live on the island. Jack is all about going wild and hunting, while Ralph wants to remain civilized and tries desperately to keep a fire burning as a signal to be rescued. The entire book is an example of life broken down into the most simple structures. I really enjoyed this book even though it was a required summer reading book so I give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a great book by J.K. Rowling. It's all about a boy named Harry Potter and his life as a first year wizard. As he struggles through the first year at the magical school Hogwarts, he begins to learn about his parents who he never knew, and what really happened to them when he was younger. I love this book and think it's amazing so I give it a 5
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"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling is the second book in the Harry Potter series. It's about the main character, Harry, and his friends Hermione and Ron. Harry begins to hear things and learns that he has a 'power' he didn't know about, where he can speak to snakes. Eventually he starts to hear things in the castle and they all try to discover who or what it is after some of their fellow classmates get mysteriously stunned. I love this book and give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling is about Harry and his friends and their life at Hogwarts. This year, there is a mass murderer that has broken out of the wizarding jail and is supposedly coming after Harry. This murderer was a supporter of Voldemort, the evil villain, and was said to be the one who killed Harry's parents, and is now out to finish the job. I think this book was the best of the series and is full of humor and action. I give it a 5.
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"The Last Airbender" is a great movie that is full of action and excitement. This movie is based on the animated TV show on nickelodeon,so it was very different since they used real people. The only thing that bothered me about this movie, was that they misspronounced many of the names that were very important, and also the time it took for the firebenders to gather the fire and toss it at you, someone with a gun could have killed 10 of them. It was a good movie otherwise, and followed the TV series closely. It was about a boy called Aang who is the Avatar meaning he could master all four elements: Air, Water, Earth, and Fire. The world has split up into these four nations and is in continual war and has been for the last 100 years. It is told that the Avatar will come and end the war, but he had vanished. I really enjoyed the movie and think it should have been a little longer so they could really have fleshed out the story, but otherwise it was good. I give it a 4.
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"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is an adventuresome book of Harry, Ron, and Hermione's adventures in their 4th year at the wizarding school Hogwarts. In this book, Voldemort has a plan to regain his strength and human body, and it all revolves around an event that is happening at the school. This event, the Triwizard Tournamet, is a competetion between the three wizarding schools in Europe: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and Durmstrang. This book was great and I give it a 5
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"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" by J.K. Rowling is a touching story about Harry and his friends, Ron, and Hermione. It is their 5th year at Hogwarts, and Ron's family, along with other supporters of their headmaster Dumbledore, have created a group who tries to bring people to the good side. This year at school, Harry finds that their new Defence against the dark arts teacher is a ministry official who seems to have something agains him and the thought of teaching kids to perform spells to defend themselves. I enjoyed this book very much and the writing is wonderful so I give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling is the sixth book in the Harry Potter series. In this book, Dumbledore tells Harry that he is going to give him private lessions during the year, which consist of showing Harry Voldemort's past. During the school year Harry finds a copy of their Potions book with notes in it that help him in Potions. The owner of this book called himself the Half Blood Prince. This Harry Potter book is funny and interesting so I give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is the seventh and final book in the series by J.K. Rowling. In this book, Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave school and embark on a dangerous journey to find Voldemort's horcruxes so that he will finally be human and therefore able to kill. While they are searching for the horcruxes, they discover another thing which seems to be important called the Deathly Hallows. The Deathly Hallows are three items that are said to make the owner of the three invincible. This book was full of excitement, danger, and twists. I give it a 5.
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"Batman Begins" is an exciting movie about Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) and how he came to be Batman. I loved this movie so much! It's full of action, romance, and some scary scenes. I give this movie a 4 because some of it was confusing.
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"The Dark Knight" is the second movie in the Batman series. I liked it even better than the first one because I loved the Joker (Heath Ledger) because he was so creepy, but very amusing. I give this movie a 5.
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is a great movie and one of my favorites. It's based on the ride at Disney World, but is much better than a 10 minute ride. The main character, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), is hilarious and full of surprises. I give this movie a 5.
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is an exciting movie that continues to follow Captain Jack, William Turner, and Elizabeth Swan, and introduces a new character: Davy Jones. This movie was funny, weird, and scary. I give it a 5.
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" continues to follow Jack, Elizabeth, and William along with Barbossa and Davy Jones. It's like the other movies, full of action and humor. I loved this movie almost more than the first one and give it a 5.
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Cross my Heart and Hope to Spy
By: Ally Carter
This is one book from a series that I love. What happens in these books is that a girl named Cameron goes to a school that is for privileged girls. What people don't know is that the school is a undercover spy school. In all the books the characters go through different missions that are extremely dangerous. In this book a group of masked figures try to take on of the spy's best friend. Secrets are uncovered and things change. I rate this book five stars.
E.M.N>
Just Like That
By:Marsh Qualey
This book is about a girl named Hanna. Hanna has a feeling that she has to break up with her boyfriend Spencer. After she breaks up she goes for a midnight walk. She walks out by the lake behind her house. It is winter and it is very cold. Things go terribly wrong that night and change everything. Hanna struggles to make right decisions and feels that she makes trouble every where. This book is fine, not one of my favorites, and I give it three stars.
E.M.N.
"Pride and Prejudice" based on the book by Jane Austin is a wonderful movie. It is very similar to the book, but because it is, it's a 6 hour movie. I love this movie and give it a 5 even though it's very long, it is still entertaining the entire time.
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"Emma" by Jane Austen is a great book about a girl who comes to think herself an excellent match maker. As the story goes on, she soon realizes that she doesn't know people as much as she thought. I loved this book a lot and give it a 5.
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"10 Things I Hate About You" is a funny movie about two sisters, one of which is very popular and the other is an outcast. One boy wants to go out with the popular sister, but their father won't allow her to date until her older sister, Kat, does. Therefore the boy pays another boy to date the older sister so he could date the younger. This movie is based on the play "The Taming of the Shrew" by Shakespear. I give this movie a 5.
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"Sleepy Hollow" directed by Tim Burton is an exciting movie about Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp)and his determination to stop the Headless Horseman. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. I give it a 5.
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"Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street" is an exciting movie about a man who had lost his family when he had been unjustly sent to prison. Now Benjamin Barker has taken on a new name and identity on Sweeney Todd, determined to get revenge. I thought this movie was adventursome, and a little creepy some times. I give it a 4.
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"Corpse Bride" directed by Tim Burton is a story about a boy who is about to get married, but he can't learn his vows. He runs into the forest and manages to say all of his vows perfectly, and places the wedding ring on a twig, that turns out to be the boned hand of a corpse bride. I found this movie funny and give it a 5.
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"What's up Doc" is a hilarious love triangle movie. The main character, Howard Bannister (Ryan O'Neal), is engaged to be married, but while he is in San Fransisco to receive a music award, he meets Judy Maxwell (Barbra Streisand) and she turns his vacation into an exciting rollercoaster adventure. I love this movie so much I give it a 5.
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"Inkheart" by Cornelia Funk, is an exotic book about a girl and her father who can read things in and out of books. When the main character's dad was younger, he had read his wife into a book, and some of the evil characters out. I thought this book was different, and interesting so I give it a 5.
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"The Vampire's Assistant" by Darren Shan is a different take on the usual vampire story. It's about a boy, Darren Shan, who has been turned into a vampire and is now the assistant of another vampire. This book was alright, but there were many errors in the book, so I give it a 4.
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700 Sundays by: Billy Crystal
700 Sundays is wonderful book about Billy Crystal's relationship with his dad and how his dad was one of the most important peoplein the jazz industry. Basically when Billy wasn't even thought of his grandad started the Commodore Music shop which his dad eventually took over. This enabled Billy to meet all the Jazz greats and also many Yankee greats because of the family's status in New York. This book is very heartwarming nd sad but it is definently worth reading because it does tend to be very funny like Crystal himself.
Great book I give it 4 1/2 stars
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"The Mummy" directed by Stephen Sommers, is a wonderful movie about a woman who wants to excavate in Egypt and accidentally raises Imhotep, an egyptian high priest. The main character, Evelyn Carnahan, and her brother, Johnathan, get the help of a man in prison who claims to have been to Hamanaptra (spelling?) and they bargain with the prison keeper to free him in exchange for money. But once the mummy of Imhotep wakes up, he has to try to get his body back. I thought this movie was great, but it's hard to describe the hole thing. I give it a 5.
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"The Mummy Returns" directed by Stephen Sommers, follows Evelyn and her husband Rick O'Connell and their son Alex as Imhotep is brought back to life again by the reincarnated Anck Su Namun. This movie is even more exciting than the first and much funnier. I give this movie a 5.
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"Despicable Me" is, like every Disney movie, is touching, sad, and enjoyable. The movie starts with the realization that the pyramid has been stolen, then moves to the main character, Gru, and his solitary life appart from his minions and mechanical friend. The story is that Gru is trying desperately to be the worlds greatest villian, and during his biggest attempt, he needs to adopt three girls to achieve his goal. When he adopts these girls, he realizes what it's like to be a father, and you may be able to guess the rest. This movie was great, but it had no point in being 3D and is very predictable. I give it a 4.
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"Lost Horizon" by James Hilton, is a good book about these four people who are trying to escape a civil war, but get kidnapped. Then they are transported to the Tibetan mountains and taken to a hidden monastery called Shangri-La. It's an interesting book, but not very engaging to me. I give it a 3.
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"Anne Frank Remembered," by Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold, is a great book about Anne Frank and the ordeal that she and her family went through, but from Miep's perspective. I love the story of Anne Frank, and this book really made the story even more interesting and exceptionally sad since it was from the point of view of one of the people helping to hide them. i'd give it a 5.
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"I'd Tell you I Love you but then I'd have to Kill you," by Ally Carter, is a great book and the first in the Gallagher Girls series. The book is about a girl, Cammie Morgan, who goes to a special school for spies. Cammie is a spy, and a good one, but even though she can speak 14 languages and hack into computers, she can't talk to an ordinary boy. I love this book and give it a 5.
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"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" directed by Tim Burton, is a great redo of the first movie, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" directed by Mel Stuart. In this version, the boy Charlie gets the golden ticket and is invited to go to the chocolate factory that hasn't been open to the public in years. I loved this movie because Johnny Depp is Willy Wonka, so I give it a 5.
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"The X-Files" directed by Rob Bowman, is a movie based on the TV series. In this movie, Special Agent Mulder and Scully try to find out the truth about alien colonizatioin on Earth. This movie was exciting, freaky, and funny. I thought it was really good, but it wouldn't make sense if you haven't seen the show, but I give it a 4.5
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"The X-Files: I Want to Believe" directed by Chris Carter, is the second X-Files movie and continues to follow Agent Mulder and Scully in their attempt to solve another X File. Mulder and Scully re-team to solve a special X-File case where a former priest claims to know about an FBI agent that has been abducted. I give it a 4 because even though it is really exciting and adventuresome, it still has some really freaky scenes and images.
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"Ferris Bueller's Day Off," directed by John Hughes, is a hilarious movie about all the things Ferris Bueller wants, and does do on a day that he should have been in school. Ferris comes up with insane ideas on how to fake being sick and not going to school. I think this movie is so funny, and very true to life. I give it a 5.
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"National Treasure" directed by Jon Turteltaub, is an exciting movie that is based around history. In this movie, Ben Gates tries to find a mythical treasure that has been buried for years. This movie keeps you on your feet. I give it a 5.
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"The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau is an exciting book about two kids who live in a city underground. The book is placed in the future, where people live underground and survive off of canned goods. The world that they have been living in is beginning to fall appart; food is harder to get and the electricity has been blacking out. It's up to Lina and Doon to discover some way to save their friends and family.
The movie "Ratatouille," is a great movie about a rat who has a dream about cooking. Despite the fact that he is a rat, Remy attempts to sneak into a great restaurant's kitchen. I thought the movie was creative, and funny. I give it a 5.
"Transformers" directed by Michael Bay is a movie about a boy, Sam Witwicky, and his grandfather's research that discovered the existance of Autobots. This movie is exciting, funny, and full of action. I'd give this movie a 5.
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"Rebecca" by Daphne Du Maurier, is a great book about a woman and her new husband and the mystery behind his old wife. You never know the main character's name, but she soon becomes surrounded by her husband's dead wife. I loved this book and give it a 5.
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"Up" directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, is a wonderful movie about a boyscout and an old man who get stuck in South America. On this journey, they encounter talking dogs and exotic birds. I thought this movie was great and give it a 5.
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"Princess Mononoke" directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an exotic movie about a girl and her attempt to save the earth. I thought this movie was great. It is an anime movie that is all about the earth and what man is doing to it. I love this movie a lot and give it a 5.
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Heist Society
By: Ally Carter
This book is about a girl named Kat who used to be a thief. Stealing is a family business so she can't just walk away. She cons her way into a expensive boarding school only to find her old friends ruining her chances. Her dad gets framed and Kat gets pulled back into the family business. This is a very adventures and mysterious book. I would really recommend this book to any one. I rate it 5 stars.
E.M.N.
Daughter of Venice
By: Donna Jo Napoli
This book is all about a young girl named Donata who is forbidden o leave her house in Venice. She wants adventure and to learn about her city. Se ends up sneaking out and going through a whole bunch of adventures. These adventures put her in deep trouble, and Donata wonders if anything will ever be normal again. I loved this book and would personally recommend it to anyone. I rate it five stars.
E.M.N.
I'd Tell You I Love You but Then I'd Have to Kill You
By: Ally Carter
This book is about a young girl name Cammie. She goes to a secret spy school with her best friends. This year is different though. The girls at the spy school have gotten a new Covert Operations teacher and don't know wether or not to trust him. A new girl also comes to school and rooms in the extra space in Cammie's room. The biggest change of all though is that Cammie meets the first guy that actually notices her. She is caught between her dangerous spy life and a happy, normal life. I really like this book and Ally Carter is one of my favorite authors. I rate this book five stars.
E.M.N.
Calvin & Hobbes- There's Treasure Everywhere
By: Bill Watterson
This book is one of the many Calvin & Hobbes. These books are just many comics on each page. All of the comic strips are about a little boy named Calvin who believes his stuffed animal is a real tiger. They go on many adventures together. These books are alot of fun to read and go by fast. I would give this book five stars.
E.M.N.
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" directed by Jon Turteltaub, is a great movie about a guy who is seemingly ordinary, but who has some incrament of Merlin's blood in him. One of Merlin's three apprentices, Balthazar Blake, finds him as a 10 year old, and agian when he's 20. When Balthazar finds David, he recruits him as his apprentice in hopes of training him up to defeat Merlin's greatest enemy, Morgana. I thought this movie was exciting, hilarious, and very enjoyable. If you've seen "How to Train your Dragon," then you'll laugh when you hear David's voice as a different character. I give it a 5
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"How to Train your Dragon" directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, is a movie about a viking village that attacks and kills dragons, but a single boy in the village learns that the dragons aren't what they thought they were. Hiccup, who is the son of the 'leader' of the village, manages to catch a dragon despite his height, and soon learns what they like and dislike. I loved the movie, and give it a 5.
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"How to Train your Dragon" directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, is a movie about a viking village that attacks and kills dragons, but a single boy in the village learns that the dragons aren't what they thought they were. Hiccup, who is the son of the 'leader' of the village, manages to catch a dragon despite his height, and soon learns what they like and dislike. I loved the movie, and give it a 5.
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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" is a hilarious movie about King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail. I thought this movie was funny, but really long. I give it a 4.
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I love "Transformers Revenge of the Fallen" directed by Michael Bay. It's a great movie that continues to follow Sam and the Autobots and Decepticons and Sams attempt at living a normal life. I give the movie a 5.
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The movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic" directed by P. J. Hogan is an interesting movie about a girl who can't quit her habbit of shopping. This movie was nailbiting at points and funny too. I give it a 4.
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"Alice in Wonderland" directed by Tim Burton, was a cool remake of the classic book. This movie was different than the others, because it takes place when Alice is in her 20s and returns to Wonderland. I thought this movie was very exciting, but a little strange at some points, but that's sort of Tim Burton's way. I give the movie a 4.
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"The Prestige" is a movie that is full of surprises! It's all about a two men who compete to make the best magic trick. The entire movie is full of magic and surprise. I give this movie a 5.
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"The Lost Boys," directed by Joel Schumacher, is an awesome movie about a family who just moved to Santa Carla and soon learn that the peaceful place isn't peaceful after dark. Sam's brother Michael soon meets a group of guys who are slightly different from most of the guys, and their mother meets a man who is determined to have her and her boys as a new recruit of the family. This movie is different from most vampire movies, and I give it a 5.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling
This book is the dramatic conclusion to Harry Potter series. What i like about this book is the fact that you are constantly wondering if Harry, Ron, and Hermione will live to see the next day. However, the only bad thing I have to say about it, is that it dragged on just a little.
I give this book a 5/5
L.R.K
Twilight (the movie)
An extraordinary adventure is waiting for Bella in a small town named Forks, where she is involved in a life-changing secret. In the small town of Forks, Bella finds out about the Cullen family, and thinks that they're rather fascinating ever since the near-death-accident that Edward Cullen had somehow saved her in. After a while Bella finally puts the pieces together and finds that the Cullen family were vampires. now that Bella is let into a secret she an the Cullens and in even greater danger. I did not think the movie of Twilight was very interesting because it doesn't really have most of the details from the book, it's like it's not actually based off of the book, the movie, to me, is not very good because when I watch it I get the what-is-talking-about feeling.It just seems really weird to me since I've read the book.
I rate this 2 stars.
M.S.C
Twilight (the movie)
To me, this movie was not what they call the bomb, obviously this movie really had nothing that was in order. It was as if the movie wasn't even based off of the book! It just really doesn't give me any feeling as it does for the book, i don't think it's a "extraordinary phenomenon", because it could really use some modification. it really needs a makeover.
i give this movie 1 star.
M.S.C
Twilight (the movie)
This movie did not give me the feeling, I don't even know why my eyes were even glued to the screen. This sort of ruined my favoritism for the entire "Twilight Saga"! To me, that movie was a complete disaster because I really couldn't see any of the details from the actual book.
I give this movie 1 star.
M.S.C
The CD "My World" by Justin Bieber is a small CD with only a few songs on it, but all of the songs are awesome! The songs are catchy and really good. I give the CD a 5!
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"Another Cinderella Story" was another take on the usual Cinderella story. The movie was different and interesting, but still the usual story. I give it a 4.
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"Bleak House" based on the book by Charles Dickens, is a great movie about Esther Summerson and her attempt to find out who her parents were, and help her friends. Esther, Richard, and Ada are 'adopted' by a nice man named John Jarndyce. I loved this movie, and give it a 5.
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"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexander Dumas is a great book about Edmond Dantes' wonderful life turned bad. His life was going wonderfully, but then some of his 'friends' turned against him and got him arrested. Years later, Edmond escapes from prison and comes back as the Count of Monte Cristo to get revenge. I loved the book and give it a 5.
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"When in Rome" is a hilarious movie about a girl, Beth, whose sister is getting married in Rome and while there, Beth meets a guy who is her sister's husband's friend. Beth sees a water fountain that is said to be magical and give you love if you throw a coin in, but if you take one out, then that person soon falls in love with you. Beth takes out three or four coins and they begin to follow her around and soon she doesn't know whether they really love her or if it's all because of the coins. I thought the movie was funny and interesting. I give it a 4.
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"Hairspray" is a movie based on the stage play. In this movie, Tracy Turnblad turns from a nobody to a dancing role model. The movie was inspiring and interesting so I give it a 4.
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"Fired Up" is a funny movie about two boys who go to a cheerleading camp just for the girls. Soon the two boys learn that cheerleading isn't all about girls. I thought this movie was funny and really cool with the cheerleading parts. I'd give it a 4.
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The mvoie "500 Days of Summer" directed by Marc Webb, is a sad movie about a guy, Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who meets the girl of his dreams Summer. They date and get to know each other, but soon she sees that she doesn't really love him even though he loves her. I loved this movie and give it a 5.
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"Beetlejuice" directed by Tim Burton is a great comedy movie about a couple who died, but are now ghosts living forever in their house. They can't leave their home safely, and a new family is now coming to live there too. How long can they live in this house with this new family without being seen and discovered. I think this movie is funny and exotic. I give it a 5.
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The new movie "Inception" is a creative movie about a group of people who have the ability to enter into the subconsience of others and give them ideas, and discover their thoughts. In this movie, Cobb and Arthur seek to help a man with his attempt to inplant an idea into another man's mind. Along the way, they pick up new friends and get themselves stuck, in trouble, and often killed in various levels of the mind. I thought this movie was an interesting concept and give it a 4 because of some of the complexity.
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"The Phantom of the Opera" directed by Joel Schumacher is a great movie based on the play about a man living in the basement of the Opera house and has a crush on one of the performers in the Opera house. I think the movie is really cool, and the costumes are beautiful. I give it a 5.
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"Becoming Jane" is a movie about the life of Jane Austen. I love this movie because it is very much like her books. The ending is very touching and brings tears to your eyes. I give it a 5
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"The Nightmare before Christmas" directed by Tim Burton is a cool movie about a town of creatures related to Halloween such as Jack Pumpkin head, and a town with people constantly enjoying Christmas. I loved this movie because all of the characters were so freaky and strange in their own way. I give this movie a 5.
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"Cheaper by the Dozen 2" directed by Adam Shankman, is a comedy about the Baker family and their parent's rivalry with the Murtaughs. This movie was funny, but in its own way rediculous. To all of the Jacob Black lovers, or at least love Taylor Lautner, will love this movie. I give this movie a 4.
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"Arsnic and Old Lace" directed by Frank Capra, is a comedy about a man on his wedding day who learns of his family's secret. The two aunts that raised him own a house with room to rent out to others, and get to know their lodgers. Whenever the lodgers say they are alone with no family, the aunts slip them some arsnic (aka poison). I thought this movie was hilarous and I give it a 5.
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"Help!" is a movie about the Beatles and Ringo's problem. I love this movie because it's funny and interesting. I'd give it a 5.
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Green Day
by: Doug Small of the Omnibus Press
The book Green Day is about the pop-punk rock band Green Day who have many notable Cds and a number of MTV awards and a grammy. The book basically tells the story of Green Day starting off in Oakland , CA in the early 90s when green day was just a band playing small clubs all the way up to early to mid 2005. The book covers the recording process of all the Cds green day has released including their first independent EPs such as 1000 Hours and Sweet Children. The book did not go as in depth as I personally would've liked but was still very good and very informational. Overall I give 4 stars.
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Green Day
by:Doug Samll
The book is about the rise of pop punk band Green Day. The was published in 2006 so it does not include information about their newest CD 21st Century Breakdown. The book however was still very good and provided lots of information. However it didn't go as in depth with the band as I'd hoped it would. Overall I give it 4 stars
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Slash's new solo album hit stores in mid April this year and in my opinion may be the best album I have heard this year!!! For those who don't know Slash is the respected and renowned lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses, Slash's Snakepit, and most recently Velvet Revolver. On the album Slash plays guitar and invites assorted singers to come do his songs. Almost all of the tracks have different singers and feature singers such as Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother, Kid Rock, Ozzy Osbourne,Fergie, M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold, and Myles Kennedy to name a few. In my opinion every song is a masterpiece but my personal favorites are "Ghost", "I Hold On", and "Starlight". However the most popular and well known song is "By the Sword". I give this album 6 out of 5 stars and I reccomend it to anyone who loves any knid of rock because its all represented on this album.
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"Wolf Brother" is a book by Michelle Paver about a boy, Torak, and his fight for survival after his father has died. Torak soon meets a small wolf cub who also lost his family, and soon becomes attatched to Torak and seems to know things that will aid Torak. This book is based in the past in the time of cavemen and is a great book! I give it a 5.
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"Soul Eater" by Michelle Paver, follows the story of Torak, his friend Renn, and his wolf brother Wolf. Wolf was captured by some enemies and Torak and Renn must go to the far North to retrieve him. I love this series and this book was a page turner! I give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" direccted by Chris Columbus, is a movie based on J.K.Rowling's famous books about a special boy and his newfound life as a wizard. This movie was full of great effects and ideas. I give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" directed by Chris Columbus is the second movie based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. This movie was about Harry, Ron, and Hermione and their continuous adventures in their wizarding school Hogwarts. I loved this movie which introduced new characters and give it a 5
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"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" directed by Alfonso Cuarón, is a funny movie, and the third in the Harry Potter series. I especially loved this movie because it added a lot more humor to the story like the books are written. I'd give it a 5.
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"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" directed by Mike Newell, is the fourth in the Harry Potter movie series. In this movie, Hogwarts is hosting an event called the Triwizard Tournament that is only for kids of age, but Harry soon finds himself entered in the competition as the fourth champion. This movie was great and exciting so I give it a 4.
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The movie "Harry potter and the Order of the Phoenix" directed by David Yates, is the fifth movie in the Harry Potter series. In this movie, a new professor comes to Hogwarts and soon the kids find the need to create a secret group for themselves so as to learn proper defense against the dark arts. I thought this movie was great and give it a 4.
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"Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" directed by David Yates, continues the story of Harry Potter's fight against the Dark Lord. In this movie, Harry's least favorite teacher was given his life long dream job and a new teacher was given his old job. Harry soon begins to suspect Malfoy of aiding you know who, but no one believes him. I give this movie a 4 because it didn't completely stick to the books, and added certain scenes that made no sense and weren't needed.
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