Book, Music, Movie, and Game Reviews

Countdown by Deborah Willes

Denise — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:41:13 +0000

Frannie is 11, with a sweet brother and a bossy mother, and a mysterious sister who’s going to change the world. She lives in 1962, around the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The book is interspersed with photographs, biographies, and song lyrics from that age of terror.

This book was AMAZING! It captivated me from start to finish, with photographs and ironic song lyrics. I hated Frannie’s mothers, though.

Review by: Rose

Kinect Rising Nightmare

Denise — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:36:09 +0000

In this video game, people have nightmares that are coming true.

I think this game is cool how every thing you dream comes to life.

Review by: Peter

Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey

Denise — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:31:45 +0000

In Haunting Violet, Violet’s mom is faking to be a spiritualist to get money, but when Violet starts to see ghosts, things get a little out of hand. Now Violet is responsible to find a girl’s murderer and will not be left alone unless she does.

This book was great. Once I started, I could not stop. It has horror, humor, and romance.

Review by: Kathleen

Ship breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

Denise — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:25:03 +0000

Ship breaker is about a boy named Nailer, who is a ship breaker, who finds a girl and he tries to save people from killing her.

It was ok!

- Review by: Emma

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

prkya — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:08:18 +0000

This book is about a girl named Tally who is an “ugly” and wants to turn into a “pretty.” She meets a girl, Shay, who wants to run away so she can stay an “ugly.” Tally goes on a mission to find Shay.

I thought that this book was very good. I liked that the author wrote it in different parts to talk about each person.

Review by: Aid

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

prkya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:19:57 +0000

A 15 year old stumbles upon a smooth blue rock and everything goes bad after a baby blue dragon is born.

I liked this book because it never got boring at any point. I also liked it because it was adventure packed the entire time.

Review by: Brad

Lucky (An It Girl Novel) by Cecily von Ziegesar

prkya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:06:23 +0000

This book was about girls, boys, boarding school, and DRAMA!

I thought it was really good. Definitely a page turner! The story kept me guessing. I really liked it because the characters had to deal with things that I have to deal with too.

Review by: Sarah

She Said Yes by Misty Bernall

prkya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:59:58 +0000

This book was about a mom reflecting on her daughter’s death. The daughter was killed in a school shooting. The mother talked about letters and notes the daughter wrote.

I thought this book was really touching and it really showed that people can change over time. This book let you escape into Cassie’s life. It was truly amazing.

Review by: Auburn Charlotte

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

prkya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:24:28 +0000

Ronnie and her brother Jonah go to their dad’s house for the summer. Ronnie falls in love and Jonah helps his dad make a stained glass window.

I thought the book was really good. Towards the end it’s sad…but I don’t want to give anything away! The characters seem really real.

Review by: Alexandria

Matched by Ally Condie

prkya — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:08:28 +0000

A girl living in the Society is matched with her best friend Xander, but before she is matched with him her match card showed someone who doesn’t exist.

I thought this book was amazing!

Review by: Sarah J.