Guardians of Ga'hoole (series)

Guardians of Ga'hoole (series)


By: Kathryn Lasky
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


In guardians of ga'hoole',soron is sent to an owl orpanage because his parents disappeared.(he was snatched from his nest.)He ecsapes the orpanage with friends and journeys to find the truth.


Recommended to: 10-up

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars


By: George Lucas
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


star wars:the clone wars starts with anikan skywalker,no longer a padawan,but a jedi knight.soon he is givin a padawan learner.they must work together to save jabba the hutt's missing child.


Recommended to: 10-up

Star Wars

Star Wars


By: George Lucas
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


the star wars series is six movies.they are dividesd into 2 trilogys.the first trilogy is about anikan skywalker.the second is about his son, luke.Star wars is about alians,humans ,and the sith and jedi,as well as the clone wars.


Recommended to: 8-up(episode 3 13-up)

Jack Sparrow Series

Jack Sparrow Series

By: Rob Kidd
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


This series is about the teen years of the adventurous captian jack sparrow,before he was captian,before the black pearl,and his first crew,and his first ship(it was a boat.)


Recommended to: 10-up

Transformers

Transformers


By: Michael Bay
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Not the 1990's kid show.this is the pg-13 vesion of the transformers story.It's about transformers fighting to protect of conqer the world.


Recommended to: 12-up

New Moon

New Moon


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Angel J., 14
Rating: It was amazing!


Love it!


Recommended to: Everyone

Double Platinum

Double Platinum


By: KISS
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


They are my favorite band and this is my favorite album.It includes over 15 kiss songs,like god of thunder,and rock n' roll all nite.In my opinion they are the best rock band ever!!!


Recommended to: hard rock fans 12-up

Iron Man (Movie)

Iron Man


By: Jon Favreau
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Iron man is a movie about a super hero with no powers,but he uses his brains and skill and his iron suit to fight evil.It was the best movie in 2008!!!!


Recommended to: 13-up

Absolute Boyfriend

Absolute Boyfriend


By: Watase Yuu
Reviewed by: Missy, 16
Rating: It was amazing!


Riiko looked at the large box, amazed that her nightly lover igure has arrived so soon. Opening it with curiosity, knowing not of what she was getting herself in, finds a handsome naked young man in the box, cold as a corpse. Shocked, thinking it was a joke, recieves a phone call by the man who sold it to her, telling her of the manuel. Reicieving the manual, learning that she must kiss him to wake him. After kissing him, she can hear his heart pumping as he awoke, smiling up at her, "Hello girlfriend"

This series has alot of twist and turns, making you want more and more. Confused about whats right or wrong in the book, or who you should consider the villian or hero.
At times you cant stop laughing, while at other times, your heart just stops in love.

*wipes away tears* I think this is one of the best romance novels i have ever read, i dont think it has much meaning to it though, except to go for what you want, not holding back. The art work is amazing, very well done with great style and quality.



Recommended to: romance, comody, drama

WWE Wrestlemania XXIV

WWE Wrestlemania XXIV


By: WWE
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Wrestlemania 24 took place at the citrus bowl,florda on march 30th 2008.History was made several times,Shawn micheals retired Ric flair, big show,largest athlete lost to the 5'8" greatest fighter floyd mayweather,kane deafeated chavo in 8 seconds, and undertaker defeated edge to go 16-0 at wrestlemania.


Recommended to: teens 13-up

The Lord of the Rings Series

The Lord of the Rings Series


By: J.R.R. Tolkien
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


lord of the rings is four books,starting with bilbo baggins in the hobbit,and ending with frodo baggins in return of the king.Lord of the rings is about hobbits,elves,dwarfes,wizards,magic,and adventure revoling around the one ring to rule them all.


Recommended to: ages 10-up

Chrono Crusade Volume 1

Chrono Crusade Volume 1


By: Daisuke Moriyama
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


Chrono Crusade is about Rosette Christopher, a demon-exorcising nun, and her assistant, the demon Chrono. The plot may seem unoriginal at first and the art is more functional than eye-catching, but the series makes up for that with interesting characters and intricately detailed character designs (Chrono's true form is almost drool-worthy).

The author obviously did his research on Catholic doctrine and mythology before writing the series, though it is somewhat unrealistic. For example, exorcists don't generally use guns (last I checked) and some of the outfits look more Victorian than 1920s.

One problem I have with the series is that there is no established antagonist as of the first volume. I'm hoping that a worthy bad guy or guys will emerge in following volumes. The relationship between Rosette and Chrono is both intriguing and comedic. I look forward to learning more about the characters' back stories. The author uses a lot of backgrounds, but some panels still go without them.

Another problem is fanservice. There are a lot of shots of Rosette's skirt flying up (sometimes she's wearing bloomers to preserve her modesty, sometimes she's...not). I still can't figure out how old Rosette really is. The full color art in the beginning is a nice bonus, and the comic in the back is unrelated to the story, but funny.


Recommended to: Girls and boys, manga fans, fans of exorcist stories, 13+ (I agree with the rating this time around).

The Truth About Forever

The Truth About Forever


By: Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by: Emma, 14
Rating: It was amazing!


This is one of Sarah Dessen's newer books, and you don't need to hav read any of her others before picking this one up, though you may want to read the other ones immediately after finishing this one! Sarah Dessen is, in my opinion, just as if not more addictive than Stephanie Meyer. I know, hard to believe, right? The book starts out with a girl named Macy Queen who unfortunately had to watch her father die. This is what people in town know her as, until she reinvents herself through working with an eccentric group of people in a catering business. Her mother doesn't exactly approve, and Macy starts having problems with her boyfriend around the time Macy's mother stats disapproving. This is a fairly light read; it's not very hard to understand, though it may make you cry near the end. It's funny, sad, and meaningful, all rolled into one fantastic piece of literature.


Recommended to: girls

Chronicles of Narnia

Chronicles of Narnia Series


By: C.S. Lewis
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


The Chronicles of Narnia begin in England throughout many years children endter the world of Narnia. They all meet Aslan, King of Narnia. All these children face a challenge and destiny to achieve.


Recommended to: 9-and up

Harry Potter Series

Harry Potter Series


By: J.K. Rowling
Reviewed by: Sandor S., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


Harry Potter starts off as an ordinary boy who lives with his aunt and uncle.That all changes when he gets a letter to go to hogwarts.Throughout 6 years at hogwarts he and his friends fight harry's godfather,deatheaters,and lord volemort,who killed harry's parents.In his 7th year at hogwarts he faces voldemort for the last time.


Recommended to: kids,8-and up

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (Movie)

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2


Directed by: Sanaa Hamri
Reviewed by: Tina R., 13
Rating: It was amazing!


This movie is based on the second book in the series of the Traveling Pants. This book is about a group of 4 best friends who spend their first summer apart. A pair of special pants is the only thing that keeps them together. This movie is great and the books are even better!


Recommended to: Everyone

Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel

Revelations: A Blue Bloods Novel


By: Melissa De La Cruz
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: Really liked it


The Blue Bloods series takes place in New York, where an upper class composed of vampires runs the city behind the scenes. Revelations is the third book in the Blue Bloods series, and like its predecessors, it leaves the reader on a cliffhanger. (Side Note: I went on De La Cruz's website and looked at her writing tips, not surprisingly, she recommended the use of cliffhangers.) The series is very interesting, full of intrigue, tangled up romantic relationships and some action. However, the author, instead of developing her characters, uses well-known character stereotypes.

Mimi is the typical mean girl (stylish, cruel and determined to have her way), which is evident from the beginning, Oliver is the loyal friend who has a crush on his best friend, Lawrence is the grandfather figure, and Jack is the talented and crush-worthy bad boy who catches the heroine's heart. Some of the characters, instead of being stereotypes, are barely developed at all, including Schuyler, Bliss, and Dylan. I am thankful that Bliss isn't just a follower, as I had originally thought, but she needs more development. Am I the only one who notices that all of the characters are rich, beautiful and successful?

The series can also be somewhat confusing, partly because each chapter follows a different character, and partly because there's all sorts of betrayal going on.

I do think that the author's style of writing fits the series. De La Cruz obviously knows New York City and the ways of the world of high fashion.


Recommended to: Girls, but boys shouldn't be afraid to try it out. Anyone who likes intrigue, vampires, or fashion. 14+

Brisingr

Brisingr


By: Christopher Paolini
Reviewed by: gothiclolitamaiden, 15
Rating: It was alright...


Warning: Spoilers!

It's impossible to read the Inheritance books without thinking that they are somewhat like a crossover fanfiction. Elements from Lord of the Rings and Star Wars are mashed together to create Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr. Still, the series is enjoyable. Paolini's writing is well suited to the series, and some of the characters are really interesting, the key word is "some." I find Eragon rather bland, though Saphira more than makes up for that. Arya and Nasuada are also really fascinating, though I suspect that Arya is Paolini's ideal girlfriend that he subconsciously wrote into the story. However, I must complain about Oromis. Has anyone else noticed that Oromis is a typical mentor figure? He's wise, calm, and he eventually dies. I was hoping that this pattern would not repeat once again.

I really don't mind long books, but Brisingr is very dull in the beginning and middle. Another problem I have with these books is that only hardcore fantasy fans can truly enjoy them, they don't appeal to fans of other genres, even if there is some action and romance. It seems to me that the author has been to one too many Renaissance fairs....


Recommended to: Fantasy fans, dragon fans, people who don't mind long books. About 12+

Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn


By: Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Mai, 19
Rating: It was amazing!


I love this book it has a really happy ending, but it also make feel very sad. At the end I wish she would have pick Jacob instead of Edward,because I beleive that Jacob would be the right choice for her. She deserve him more then anyone and she would never be sad. Jacob will always be there for her when she need someone to be there for her.I know that would be the best thing that ever happen to her.


Recommended to: all fans out there

Hatchet

Hatchet


By: Gary Paulsen
Reviewed by: Andrew, 13
Rating: Really liked it


this book was cool. it was about a kid beeing stuck on abanded island. his plane crashes. he learns to survie on the island. a plane finds him.


Recommended to: my freind shan