Monday, August 31, 2009

The Call of The Wild

Buck, a muscular dog, rules his kingdom. He goes out with his Masters, comes in with his Masters and loves his Masters. However, when Buck is taken from his home, life changes. Having to fight with others, dogs and humans alike, Buck, once a mere pooch, turns into a feared leader with another vast kingdom to rule.

Action: 9/10

Plot: 6/10

Detail: 8/10

"I did not enjoy this book very much, but read it all the same."

~pooja

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter was an ordinary young boy, until he learned he was a wizard. Once treated cruelly by his aunt, uncle and cousin, he is finally off to the Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, one of the first places he could ever call home. After making two friends, Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger, Harry dives into mysteries about Nicholas Flamel and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Action: 10/10

Plot: 8/10

Detail: 8/10

"A very interesting gateway into the Harry Potter series."

~pooja

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts with another year of adventure awaiting him. This year is quite special, for the Triwizard Tournament is going on. Three schools, one champion. However, once the mysterious judge of the raffle to get into the Triwizard Tournament, the Goblet of Fire, produces Harry's name, Harry's life changes, and not for the better. As people go missing, and the Ministry of Magic is doused in yet more mysteries and fears, Harry soon meets the wizard that gave him his lightning- shaped scar. Lord Voldemort has returned.

Action: 9/10

Plot:10/10

Detail:8/10

"Amazing."

~pooja

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Frindle

If you asked the kids and the teachers of Lincoln Elementary School to make three lists of all the bad kids,smart kids and good kids.Nick Allen would not be in any of them.He deserved a list of his own. Was he a troublemaker? Nick Allen was going to fifth grade which not only meant more homework it also meant Mrs.Granger.She was the only language arts teacher she had a big passion for the dictionary.A few days later they learned that dog did not have to mean dog.Then later Nick made up a word called frindle which meant pen.When Mrs.Granger found out about the new word it got lots of students in trouble which turned into a word war.Read Frindle to see what happens next...

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter leads a boring life during the summer at Number Four Privet Drive. But when the Dursleys, his cruel relatives leave for vacation, Harry receives an unexpected surprise. This surprise leads him to the Order of the Phoenix, set up by Dumbledore to stop Voldemort and his followers. Later, Harry gets to Hogwarts and finds another surprise waiting for him involving the Ministry of Magic. Soon, creating Dumbledore's Army, a group of students devoted to stop Voldemort, Harry tries to overthrow the harsh new monarch that has taken over his school, while keeping Voldemort at bay.


Action: 9/10

Plot: 8/10

Detail: 10/10

"I didn't understand the plot well, but I loved the book."

~pooja

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

With the knowledge of what keeps Voldemort alive, Harry, along with Ron and Hermione, his best friends, set off to destroy Voldemort, piece by piece. After dropping out of Hogwarts, the wizard school, and after Death Eaters, You-Know-Who's followers show up at Ron's brother's wedding, the three friends are all alone. No clue where there quest might lead them, they try to survive in the wizard-eat-wizard world.

Action: 10/10

Plot: 10/10

Detail: 9/10

"One of the best books I've read."

~pooja

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Harry Potter is your average wizard, with a mark that binds him to one of the most feared wizards in all eternity. To elaborate, sharing a connection with Lord Voldemort comes with pain, pride and prejudice. With the help of Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasely, Harry tries to destroy the one wizard he hates with all of his might. But soon, suspicion starts boiling, and a tragedy to the wizard world occurs. With a guess who was behind this deed, Harry sets off with a wand and a deadly knowledge.

Action: 8/10

Plot: 10/10

Detail: 9/10

"I am a complete Harry Potter fan. I could not put the book down."

~pooja

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Hardy Boys 25.The Secret Panel

Stop! yelled Frank Hardy at any second the driver could crashed their new convertible.Better back up said Joe Hardy, Look. The oncoming automobile swerved sharply into a ditch, the boys jumped out of the car for safety and checked if the driver was safe.They asked the driver if he was ok he nodded slowly and said I think so in a british accent.The driver introduced himself.My name is John Mead.Then a few days later they find out that John Mead died 5 Years ago.This was a case...Read this to figure out what happens next...