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Message #251 NEW Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008
Twilight/Breaking Dawn
I'm Hermione Fan. Has anyone seen the new twilight trailer? The best version is on yahoo movies. It's ahhhh mazing! Also, leading up to the release of breaking dawn, Stephenie Meyer is releasing a new quote every day from the book. I'm so excited!
Message #250 NEW Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008
Bridge to Teribithia
I'm suzie. i think the movie was trying to make it so dramatic
Message #249 NEW Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008
The maximum ride series
I'm Dee-Bee. has anyone here read maximum ride? i have to say its one of the best set of books ever.
Message #248 Posted on Friday, July 18, 2008
Bridge to Teribithia
I'm Cindy C. I've never saw the movie, but I think the book was pretty good.
Message #247 Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008
Bridge to Teribithia
I'm John. I have seen the movie but the book was so much sadder than the movie!
Message #246 Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008
Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City
I'm Allie. Here's a recommendation: I just finished a book called "Kiki Strike," by Kirsten Miller, about five girls brought together by the mysterious Kiki Strike to use their special talents (ranging from genius chemist to master of disguises) and tunnels of the Shadow City--a secret, underground city beneath New York City--in order to solve a mystery. Try amazon.com for a more extensive summary...Anyway, it's creative and engaging and a lot of edge-of-your-seat enjoyment!
Message #245 Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
twilight
I'm Jinx. i cannot wait for the fourth book! Its called breaking dawn or something- its likle the last in the series and shes also going to publish edward's version of twilight! just posting in case u guys didnt know!
Message #244 Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Hermione Fan. Earlier in the year, my friend wanted me to read Alex Rider. I'm not a very big fan of the books, but I've read three. So anyway, after I had read some, the author came to my city and I got my book signed! It was a good experience, even if I'm not a fan of the books.
Message #243 Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008
The Witches
I'm Lizzie. Have any of you read the Witches?
Message #242 Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008
Harry Potter
I'm Allie. Thanks for the link, Kathryn! The author of the piece is pretty convincing in that JKR must have made a mistake when saying that there were one thousand students at Hogwarts--the math just doesn't fit. But it's still odd that, if they exist, the other Gryffindor girls in Harry's year were never mentioned seeing as you take classes as a house up to third year.
Here's another question: Bill and Percy each got 12 O.W.L.'s (I think) meaning they took and passed 12 classes--but before Hermione walked out of Divination, she was taking 12 classes and needed a time turner. Did Bill and Percy just have a different kind of schedule so they didn't need a time turner? Also, on page 324 of the American hardback edition of HBP, Snape implies that Crabbe and Goyle will be taking their O.W.L.'s again. How do you think that works? Students can't get retests whenever they fail an O.W.L., because, for example, Harry failed History of Magic.
Message #241 Posted on Monday, July 14, 2008
Unicorn Chronicles
I'm Kathryn. Hi! Arya, I ordered the 1st one from Amazon yesterday because my mum was ordering a book and we get free delivery if you spend over a certain amount so we put it together. It should come in 3-5 weeks.
Kathryn
Message #240 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Harry Potter
I'm Kathryn. Allie, the numbers at Hogwarts are very weird.. I guess you could call my school a private school because it's an international (English-speaking) school in Japan and there's 40 people in our grade at the moment. We divide into 2 classes so we only have 20 people in a class. But the grades differ greatly because last year 12th grade only had 8 students while in 1st grade there are maybe 60 students.. I'm not sure. There's an article at this page about the number of students at Hogwarts. Please read it and tell me what you think because I've been wondering about the same thing for ages since I read this.
Kathryn
Message #239 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Alex Rider/Harry Potter/The Unicorn Chronicles
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Hi Cindy C.! I've read the first two, but I've not gotten around the others.I find them interesting... Hi Allie! I'm pretty sure that there's just a bunch of extras. Hi Kathryn! That's a shame. The third book was supposed to come out August 1, but it came out two weeks early. Now we get to wait a million years for the fourth! lol. BC can be a bit slow.
Message #238 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Cindy C. Have you read Snakehead? Well, I enjoied the books, but like you and Caroline, it's not my favorite. I also enjoy many other books.
Message #237 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Avalon Web of Magic
I'm Katt-Kitt and Amerous Shadeslayer. Hey guys! I haven't been on here in a long time. Anyway, have any of you read the Avalon Web of Magic series? I'm on book 4 right now.
Answer if you can!
Katt-Kitt and Amerous Shadeslayer.
Message #236 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Harry Potter
I'm Allie. Hi guys! I've been rereading the Harry Potter books, and was wondering about a few things, but they won't all fit, so I'll only post one right now:) First of all, as far as I can tell, there are only eight Gryffindors in Harry's year--Harry, Ron, Seamus, Dean, Neville, Hermione, Lavender, and Parvati. I go to a public school, so I wasn't sure, but is it normal for there to be only 24 kids or so (if we estimate about eight in each house) in a grade at a private school like Hogwarts? Especially since there are only three Gryffindor girls...The easy explanations, of course, could be that JKR just mentions the important students and assumes that we know there are a whole bunch of "extras," or that Hogwarts is especially exclusive with few students (guess we never really get a head count...). What do you all think?
Message #235 Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008
Darren Shan
I'm Sarah. Hi,i'm Sarah. Darren shan's books are so good.The best book (to me)was the Trials of death.I was reading(well i've stopped cuz the book is in skool and my skool is closed for the summer holidays)the 6th one,i guess it was the 6th or was it the 7th,anyway his collection is really great.
Message #234 Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Kathryn. Caroline, it's not my absolute favourite book but it's still pretty good. Cindy C, I liked the earlier books better.. the later ones got a bit unreal like.. well you will find out when you read Ark Angel.. but I especially enjoyed the first 2.
Kathryn
Message #233 Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Cindy C. Yay! I just finished Scorpia, and I think it's a great book. People reads it, but not a lot. On my forum, we have a discussion page just for Alex Rider, but only 2/10 members read it. So it's really sad :(
Message #232 Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Caroline. Hey guys! Kathryn and Cindy C- I have read the Alex Rider series but I have to admit that I have read many other books that I enjoyed much more...
Message #231 Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Alex Rider
I'm Kathryn. Hi! Cindy C, no one has read Alex Rider?! I love Alex Rider! Other people on this site do too because there used to be a discussion (not a page, just on the 'other books page' about it except I hadn't read them at that stage. However I did finish reading them about a month ago and I thought they were great books.
Kathryn
Message #230 Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Alex Rider Series
I'm Cindy C. I Love those book? But no one read it. Wondering who on this site like those books too?
Message #229 Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Unicorn Chronicles
I'm Kathryn. Hi Arya, there is a library but they have a very small selection of English books, unfortunately. I could request it because I've done that in the past but they tend to only get in books if they think it's worthwhile - eg. they have other books in the series.
Kathryn
Message #228 Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Hardy Boys
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Hi Maddie! I started to read one of the Hardy Boys, but I thought it a bit odd that they got into a car accident or a chase every chapter, whereas there are some calm moments in Nancy Drew. It's good, still, but doesn't appeal to me as much as Nancy Drew.
Message #227 Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Olive's Ocean/The Unicorn Chronicles/The Princess Academy
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Hi Akshay! Yes, I have read it. I wasn't crazy about it, but it was an okay book, I think. I haven't read it in a few years...maybe I should try it again. Hi Kathryn! Isn't there a public library nearby? I bet they'd have it there, or maybe you could request it. I'd bet my bottom dollar there's a copy in your county.(Or are libraries in Japan set up differently?) Hi Lizzie! I have read The Princess Academy- I love it! Have you read the Books of Bayern (The Goose Girl, Enna Burning, and River Secrets), or Book of a Thousand Days? They're all books by Shannon Hale, and are utterly FANTASTIC. An author I really like, Orson Scott Card, calls Ms. Hale "one of our best writers of fantasy", and Holly Black (the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles and Tithe) says she writes"deft, lyrical, wonderful fantasy."
Message #226 Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Princess Academy
I'm Lizzie. Hey everyone! I just got done reading Princess Academy! It is the best book ever! Do you guys know any other books like Princess Academy?
Message #225 Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008
Olive's Ocean
I'm Maddie. Hi Ashkay! I've read Olive's Ocean. It was pretty good but not the best book I've ever read. I read it after Amanda/Mandy wrote a review about it.
Message #224 Posted on Saturday, July 5, 2008
Olive's Ocean
I'm Hermione Fan. Hi Akshay! I loved Olive's Ocean too! It's a very powerful story. Alas, I loaned out my copy to a friend who refuses to read it and I think she may have lost it.
Message #223 Posted on Friday, July 4, 2008
The Unicorn Chronicles
I'm Kathryn. Arya, no, I haven't read it but your review sounded so good I went and looked it up on a couple of sites and I'm thinking about ordering it from Amazon. Unfortunately it's out of stock in amazon UK where I have gift money from someone but I can always get it on amazon Japan. Or perhaps I'll wait until the end of summer to get it in the school library.. if they have it.
Kathryn
Message #222 Posted on Friday, July 4, 2008
Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes
I'm Akshay. Who here has read "Olive's Ocean" by Kevin Henkes? It is, as of right now, my favorite book. I cried for a long time, even though it wasn't as sad. Anyway, one of the best pieces ever written. It's not really that popular, but who has read it?
Akshay :D
Message #221 Posted on Friday, July 4, 2008
Brisingr
I'm Maddie. Hi Arya! I'm first on the waiting list at the library! I can't wait until it comes out!!
Message #220 Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008
The Unicorn Chronicles by Bruce Coville
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Has anyone else read The Unicorn Chronicles? They're about a girl named Cara who discovers a world called Luster which is full of fantastic creatures. The third book, Dark Whispers, is coming out October 1. Here's my source: http://www.unicornchronicles.com/ I'm so excited! I pre-ordered it from Barnes and Noble yesterday. I've also pre-ordered Brisingr and Inkdeath. (Yay)
Message #219 Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2008
Hardy Boys/Twice Upon a Marigold/Nancy Drew/Agatha Christie/Star Wars
I'm Maddie. Hi Caroline! No, I haven't read the Hardy Boys books. But I hear they're supposed to be really good. I'll have to try them one of these days.
Hi Allie! No, I haven't read that. What's it about?
Hi Lizzie! If you ever read the Nancy Drews, you should read the originals. They are a lot better than the newer ones. I also like to read Agatha Christies as you might have guessed from my review of A Murder is Announced. (: I also love Star Wars books.
Message #218 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008
Five children and It
I'm Lizzie. Thank you Mr.Alan! Lizzie
Message #217 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008
Twice Upon a Marigold/Love Among the Walnuts
I'm Allie. Has anyone read this book? It's by Jean Ferris, and the sequel to "Once Upon a Marigold." Also by the same author is "Love Among the Walnuts," if anyone's read that...
Message #216 Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2008
Any Book, The Falconer's Knot, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, and Harry Potter
I'm Caroline. Hey guys!! Lizzie- Your welcome!! Hmm, I like so many books there are too many to list! I love fantasy, fiction, a selection of science fiction...and probably more. If you are looking for book recommendations, I'd suggest "The Falconer's Knot" by Mary Hoffman. After I post this message, I will write a book review for it, so you'll be able to see what it's about. Also, if you haven't read the Harry Potter series, they are a must-read!!
Maddie- Yes, I do enjoy--well, I don't really read them anymore, so enjoyed--the Nancy Drew series. I have only read the old ones, because I thought the new ones just wouldn't be the same. I get scared easily, and actually I thought many of them were extremely suspensefully creepy, and got freaked out when the "bad guys" ambushed her or something!! =D Have you read any of the Hardy Boys? I think they are somewhat like Nancy Drew, but have main characters who are boys. I, personally, have never read them, but my dad read them as a boy and enjoyed them!!
Caroline
Message #215 Posted on Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Five children and It
I'm Lizzie. Hello! Allie: I have looked on Amazon.com and there are a few diffrent virsions. Witch one do you have? Lizzie
Hi Lizzie. This is Alan L Brown, the guy who runs this website. There is only 1 version of "Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit. However, you will see many different covers. That's because the book is no longer in copyright and so any company can make a copy. It was published 106 years ago in 1902. Even though the covers are different, the words inside are exactly the same. Also, because it is out of copyright, you can read it on-line here. (In the "Turn to Image" box, type in 21 then press Enter. This will start you at Chapter 1. Then click "Next Image" to get to the next page.)
Message #214 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Lizzie. Hello! Maddie- Sorry I do not read those books. What other books do you like to read?
Message #213 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Five Children and It
I'm Lizzie. Hey! Allie: Thank you! I will google Five Children and It. What other books do you think I should try?
Hi Lizzie. This is Alan L Brown, the guy who runs this website. Instead of googling Five Children and It, you can just click on the light blue title in this message.
Message #212 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Lizzie. Hey everyone! Caroline- I don't know I have only seen the virsion I have been talking about. And thank you very much! what other books do you like to read?
Message #211 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Nancy Drew
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Hi Maddie! If you're talking about the original series, I also enjoy them. If you're talking about the more recent series', I haven't really read them, but from what I've heard, the newer Nancy Drew isn't Nancy Drew.
Message #210 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Nancy Drew
I'm Maddie. Does anyone else like this series?
Message #209 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Caroline. Hey guys! Lizzie- I am 12. Happy early birthday!! I was wondering, is the Classics version (you said you own) and the Aladdin Classics version the same? I own and read the Aladdin Classics version, so I may have misspoke in my last post.
Caroline
Message #208 Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2008
Five Children and It
I'm Allie. Hi Lizzie! If you enjoyed "Pollyanna," you'd probably like "Five Children and It," by E. Nesbit. It's written in similar style and set in a similar time. I remember reading it when I was your age (I'm 14 now), and I thought it was fun!
Message #207 Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Lizzie. Hello everyone! Caroline- May I ask how old are you? I am going to be 11 in less than a week! All of you have to read Pollyanna! There are many diffrent virsions of it I read the Classic starts one. I hope you all love it!
Message #206 Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008
Twilight
I'm Christina. Hey, Hermione Fan! Thanks. You really helped. If you go to www.stepheniemeyer.com you can learn a lot more about Breaking Dawn, and even read the first chapter of Midnight Sun, which is Twilight from Edward's point of view. It's soo cool. You were right about the release date. I don't know if I can wait through all of July! Well, thanks!
Message #205 Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Twilight
I'm Hermione Fan. Hi Christina! Stephenie Meyer hasn't released much info about Breaking Dawn. All I know is that she has released the first chapter. It's not online, but you can read it in the Eclipse Special Edition at your local bookstore. It's going to be released on August 2. I hope I helped!
Message #204 Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008
Twilight
I'm Christina. Hello! HAs anyone heard anything about "Breaking Dawn"? Anything at all? Because I'm pretty clueless. Thanks! =P
Message #203 Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Caroline. Heyy guys!! Lizzie-I have read "Pollyanna" and I think I may have read the version you mentioned...but I'm too lazy to go check on my bookshelf =D I read it maybe when I was in 3rd grade, and I really remember anything about it...so it didn't really "wow" me I guess...but have fun with it!!
Caroline
Message #202 Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Pollyanna
I'm Lizzie. It's Lizzie. I just love Pollyanna! I have the Classic Starts virsion. I even got my mom to read it! What do you all think of Pollyanna?
Message #201 Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Gemma Doyle Trilogy
I'm Allie. Hi Christina! Great to hear from you again! One of my favorite things about the Gemma Doyle Trilogy is the setting. Spence, the chapel, and the woods just creates an intriguing atmosphere. And of course, I love the characters! The author is able to interpret the Spence girls' motives very realistically. I'm not sure which of the three books I liked best, though...
Message #200 Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Any book at all!
I'm Christina. Wow. I can't believe sooo many of you responded to my message. And so nicely, too! Hey, Allie! I loved The Perilous Journey! The only part I didn't like was how Sticky's hair grew back. I know that's silly, but a Sticky with hair just isn't right... I love Gemma Doyle soo much. What did you think of them? Hello, Ben! Of course I've read those books! They're wonderful, especially if you're into Greek and Roman mythology, like me. You know, Greek and Roman gods and godesses are very similar. Hi, Erin. I'd love to know what those books are about! I think I've heard of them somewhere, but I'm almost positive I haven't read them. An, yes I've read Deathly Hallows and most Nancy Drew mysteries. Love them! Hey, Maddie! I LOVE TWILIGHT. You know, I'm sorta jealous of Bella... Edward is amazing. Thanks everybody!
Message #199 Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Lord of the Rings
I'm Kathryn/Errol/Sunny Baudelaire. Allie, I've read all the stuff that's in LOTR and The Hobbit but not any of the other stuff. I used to skip over poems and songs because they were boring but when I re-read it I actually found some of them interesting. I like The Road Goes Ever On and On too. I even used the main idea of it when I had to write a poem in Japanese class and was lost for ideas.
Kathryn
Message #198 Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008
Lord of the Rings
I'm Allie. Have you guys read/liked any of Tolkien's poetry? (Some pieces are included in the books, some aren't) My favorite is "The Road Goes Ever On."
Message #197 Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2008
Percy Jackson
I'm ben. thise mesege is for noah did you know that there gonna make a percy jackson and the olempens the lightning thife movie!! the day for relese is nov 13 2009
Message #196 Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Lord of the Rings
I'm Maddie. Thanks, Arya! I've tried the library but not Amazon.
Message #195 Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008
The Fellowship of the Ring
I'm Isabella. I agree. I always love teh scenes in Hobbiton. I also liked it on Weathertop (did I spell that right?). But I also like when they meet Tom Bombadil!
Message #194 Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Lord of the Rings
I'm Arya/Eowyn. Hi Isabella! I'm glad you enjoyed FR! I'm also working on the TT. Hi Allie! I agree, those are pretty fun parts. I personally don't have a favorite part....although I do find the Council of Elrond intriguing. Hi Maddie! Try Amazon or the library.
Message #193 Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008
Battle of the Labyrinth
I'm ben. Iam sorry bea she douse not come back from the dead but she douse make an apernce stay tuned