Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Murder she baked series

Murder she baked series review
Autor: Joanne Fluke

Hannah Swenson, an ordinary baker, becomes the cops unofficial right hand woman. Along with her 2 boyfriends competing for her love, her family who is always by her side, and the rest of the small town of Lake Eden. The books also include recipes from her own cookie shop, The Cookie Jar.

If you enjoy murder mysteries with real life and a hint of romance this is the ideal series for you. I love this series, I think it is phenomenal! The next book comes out this March, "Cream Puff Murder".

-Emily, age 14

Gemma Doyle Triology

The Gemma Doyle Triology review
Author: Libba Bray



Enter a world of magic, cults, and secrets. Follow 16 year old Gemma Doyle as she tries to integrate herself into an elite all-girls boarding school in 19th century England. Gemma discovers numerous dangerous secrets and explores a parallel realm. But will her friends and her survive?
The triology is most definitely a page turner. The first, second and third time I read it I could not put it down. It's full of magic and mysteries.
I would recommend this series to anyone, boys and girls alike, who are interested in Greek mythology or Harry Potter.
-Carrie, age 15

Hancock


HANCOCK REVIEW


Recently I saw a great movie called Hancock. The star of the movie was an actor named Will Smith. His roll in the movie is that he played a hero. He had powers that he used to save peoples lives. Many people didn't like hime because he displayed a bad attitude.

One day he saved a man from an oncoming train. The man was so grateful that he took him to dinner. They became close friends; however, the wife of Hancock's new friend did not like Hancock. She didn't like him because she was once married to him.

Hancock didn't know it at the time but she had the same powers that he has. Throughout the movie Hancock seemed to be a very angry and bitter individual. At one point he was arrested because he damaged the streets, trains, and the buildings.

While he was in prison, Hancock's friend (the one he saved from the train) taught him how to respect other people's property. In the end his attitude changed towards others and he became a caring person.

-Mahoghany, age 13

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Calling all Twilight fans...

From Little, Brown School:
For all the Twilight fans we have also launched a new website this month, www.thetwilightsaga.com where you can join and become a part of a message board and get the latest news about the series. Be sure to tell all your teens, or join yourself!

It's a really cool site. I read through some of the blog postings and let me tell you...this site is for die hard fans only!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Twilight review


Twilight

By: Stephenie Meyer
This book is hot! It's a modern twist to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. A forbidden love starts budding between Bella, a human, and Edward, a vampire that has been on this earth since the early 1900's. Despite all odds, and against vampiric law, Edward and Bella furnish their love. However, one day during a family baseball game, a group of rouge vampires show up to join the game. The leader of the pack takes an instant liking to Bella a decides to hunt her down. With plenty of action, suspense, and teen romance, this book will keep you flipping for more.
This book is excellent for teens who are into vampires and romance. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a good read. So grab an apple and read what's behind the the hands of Edward.
Natasha, 17