The World Her Fingertips The Story of Helen Keller

Title: The World At Her Fingertips The Story of Helen Keller

Author: Joan Dash

Stars: 3 1/2

Description: Born in 1880 in Alabama, Helen Keller's first nineteen months were much like any other child's. But that quickly changed. After Helen endured a terrible fever, her mother discovered that Helen had become both deaf and blind.

Helen Keller one night became deaf and blind. Her whole world is different, can't see anything and can't hear anything except feel the vibrations around her. Her life is very difficult for her and her parents. But soon Anne Sullivan comes to the rescue. Teaching her how to talk with her hands. And soon Helen when she is a teenager goes to collage and learns much more. She soon becomes one of the most famous women in history.

Who is your favorite character and why? It would have to be Helen. Why? Because she is fearless and brave, she spoke and did unbelievable things.

What is your favorite part and why? I think it would have to be when Helen said,"But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other-room- I shall be able to see." Why? Because it is true, we will be healed, and because even though she can't see or talk, she still knows what's true.

Are you like the main character why or why aren't you? I don't think I am like Helen, because I am not fearless and I can't do all the amazing things she can do.

3 1/2 stars!

Natalie

The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket

Title: The Wide Window

Author: Lemony Snicket

Stars: 5

Description: If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signaling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair.

After the Baudelaire's misfortune in The Bad Beginning and The Reptile Room you probably don't want to read this book. There are horrible things in the review you are reading. The Baudelaire's just happen to cross Count Olaf again, a hurricane, a helpless aunt, and more.

5 stars!

Natalie

InkHeart the Movie

Title: InkHeart


Made By: Warner Bros


Rated: PG for fantasy adventure action, some scary moments and brief language


Stars: 3 1/2


Description: Mo Folchart possesses a secret ability to bring characters from books to life when he reads them aloud. But when Mo accidentally brings a power-hungry villain from a rare children's fable to life, the villain kidnaps Mo's daughter and demands Mo bring other evil fictional characters to life. In an attempt to rescue his daughter, Mo assembles a disparate group of friends --both real and magic--and embarks on a journey to save her and set things right







First of all, I have to say that I think the movie went to fast. About 15 minutes into the movie, the bad guys have already come and stuff. And second of all, the didn't follow the book, they added some stuff from the second book into the movie. But after all of this, I think that if you haven't read the book, you would still like it.


There was some language in this movie and some crudeness, and some of the parts might scare younger children.


I think my favorite part from the whole movie, was the part with The Shadow, and I think that is one of the parts that might scare younger children.



3 1/2 stars




Natalie

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket

Title: The Reptile Room

Author: Lemony Snicket

Stars: 5

Description: Within the pages you now hold in your hands, the three siblings endure a car accident, a terrible odor, a deadly serpent, a long knife, a large brass reading lamp, and the reappearance of a person they'd hoped never to see again. I am bound to record these tragic events, but you are free to put this book back on the shelf and seek something lighter.

After everything they went through in the first book, it starts to get better then worse. First the Baudelaire's parents died a in a fire they burned down their mansion and they are taken into Count Olaf's care. Count Olaf is a horrible man that wants to steal the Baudelaire's fortune.

But when the Baudelaire's are taken into Uncle Monty's care things start to get a lot better. Uncle Monty is really nice and is not at all cruel like Count Olaf. But soon Count Olaf is back trying to ruin their lives again.

5 stars!

Natalie

Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

Title: The 39 Clues Maze of Bones

Author: Rick Riordan

Stars: 5

Description: What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world, in the form of 39 Clues? What if you were given a choice-take a million dollars and walk away...or get the first Clue? If you're Amy and Dan Cahill you take the Clue-and begin a very dangerous race.

Grace Cahill changed her will 5 minutes before she died. Amy and Dan Cahill are sad because Grace died. And at her funeral they start a huge adventure. An adventure where you can find the treasure at the end or die trying. And at the beginning you have a choice, to take million dollars or take the first Clue, the first Clue of 39.

This adventure is not like any other, it is a adventure of either life or death.

5 stars

Natalie

The Secret of Red Gate Farm by Carolyn Keene

Title: The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Author: Carolyn Keene

Stars: 5

Description: Nancy becomes suspicious of a secret society and is drawn to investigate.

Nancy first comes suspicious when a younger lady won't sell Bess a perfume, and then things get weirder when this strange man thinks Nancy's someone else with perfume on. Later, Nancy meets Joanne, and is invited to Red Gate Farm to help Joanne's grandmother earns money so she can keep the farm.

But when Nancy meets a secret society, she thinks that the perfume and everything else is somehow connected.

5 stars

Natalie

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

Title: The Bad Beginning

Author: Lemony Snicket

Stars: 5

Description: From the very first page in this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and a cold porridge for breakfast.

The Baudelaire's life is just horrible. Having that fire that killed their parents and that burned down their mansion, and the horrible clothing they have to wear, and most of all, Count Olaf. The mean, greedy, old man that is planing to steal their fortune.

I LOVE this book!

5 stars!

Natalie

Christy Miller A Promise is Forever by Robin Gunn

Title: A Promise is Forever

Author: Robin Gunn

Stars: 5

Description: Christy Miller's going to Europe! It's a three-week missions tri[ with Doug, Katie, and Tracy. First stop: London for some sightseeing, and then a castle in the English countryside for group training. Christy is so excited to be headed for Belfast with her friends-despite some tension among them. But when plans go topsy-turvy at the last minute, Christy must face her fears and realize that some things are more important then her own comfort...and that even when she can't foresee the end result, a promise is truly forever!

Christy Miller is off to be a missionary in Belfast. But the first stop is London! What fun it will be to see all the really cool things! And Christy is happy to be going with some of her best friends, Doug, Katie, and Tracy. Christy still has some feelings for Todd and it is really hard for her to get over him.

5 stars!

Natalie