Entries Tagged '1-2 Treasure Chests' ↓
March 8th, 2010 — 1-2 Treasure Chests, Book Review, Historical Fiction, Mystery, S-T
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Black Duck
Author: Janet Taylor Lisle
Format: Paperback
# of pages: 256 pages
Grade Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Summary: One day Ruben Hart and his best friend Jeddy are walking on the beach and stumble upon something completely unexpected that changes everything. What did they see? A dead body with a bolt stuck in him! Who shot him and why? That's what David Peterson wants to find out. He wants to be a reporter very badly and this is the only story he's got from such a small town. Befriending the older Ruben Hart will be a challenge as the old rumrunner doesn't want to open up, but David is determined.
Why I Started the Book:
I started this book because it was a school assignment and the only reason I continued reading it was because I was forced to read it. If I wasn't forced to read it I would have quit the book in a heartbeat.
Likes:
- I liked the chapter with Tom and Viola. Jeddy and Ruben skipped school to meet Tom and discuss the body. I thought it was a great chapter, until Viola got shot! Poor Viola.
Dislikes:
- When I was reading this book I feel asleep a few times. Sweet escape! Well that is until I woke up and then I had to keep reading.
- I don't exactly know why I didn't like this book. I guess I didn't like the subject matter and the writing style. It's very slow in the beginning. I never did get interested in the story.
- As I mentioned earlier the best part was the chapter with Tom and Viola. But it was ruined! Some parts I thought “This is a good part” but then it would get ruined!
Last minute thoughts: At first when I read the back of this book it sounded all mysterious and something different and new to read. I don't understand how a lot of other people in my class liked this book. I didn't at all. There were two other people in my group who were also reading it and one liked it and the the other didn't.
Buy: Black Duck
Book Rating: I give this book 1.5 treasure chests. This book was horrible!
December 28th, 2009 — 1-2 Treasure Chests, Action & Adventure, Book Review, Coming of Age, Fantasy, P-R, YA Genre
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author: J.K. Rowling
Format: Hard Cover
# of pages: 784
Grade Reading Level: 4-8
Summary: Dumbledore is dead. The ministry is clueless, and Voldemort is at large. With only the faintest idea on where to search for Voldemort's horcruxes, Harry and his friends begin a perilous journey of discovery intrigue and power. Love, Harry's strongest defense, and the power that Lord Voldemort knows not, is no match for the danger awaiting around every tree (yes tree) in breathless anticipation. As the final battle draws nearer, despair sweeps over Harry. Who will win in the last stand good vs. evil?
Why I Started the Book:
I'm finally finished rereading the Harry Potter series! Now I'm ready for the double movies.
Likes:
- Very little. I liked the Hallows.
- I liked the uber wand switcheroo at the end of the novel.
- I liked Harry's self-sacrifice and how Hagrid carries him out of the forest. It was so sad.
Dislikes:
- This book was so terrible. I did not imagine my dislike the first time I read this book. It read like Rowling stopped caring. In my mind the series is done at book six.
- If you liked the epilogue of this book than I must be missing something but I think that the way that J.K. Rowling ended the book was the absolute “WORST” way to end the book. For those who haven't read the book or are reading it I won't spoil it for you but considering all the other great things that J.K. Rowling has done with this series I have to wonder is this really the best she can come up with? Seriously? I will never think about J.K. Rowling the same way ever again.
- If I had to pick between Fred or George Weasley surviving. I'd pick Fred. I wish Fred hadn't died. They're such a pair.
Last Minute Thoughts: As I mentioned in Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix movie review their making Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows into two movies and I also stated the if they're going to make any movie into two parts it should be book five. It's longer and they're probably adding a lot more to the story (hurrah!).
Buy: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Paperback)
, Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
, Harry Potter 1- 7 Audio Book Collection
Book Rating: I give this book 2 treasure chests!
October 27th, 2009 — 1-2 Treasure Chests, A-C, Action & Adventure, Book Review, Fantasy, Guest Review, YA Genre
by Second Mate Embry, guest reviewer
Title: Gregor and the Marks of Secret
Author Suzanne Collins
Page Count: 343
Format: Hardcover
Grade Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Summary: Gregor and Boots frequently go to the Underland to visit their mother, who was a victim of the plague. When they returned for Hazard’s birthday party Gregor finds out Luxa needs him. The mice that saved her are disappearing. In an attempt to figure out what is happening to the mice the whole gang (Gregor, Luxa, Ares, Aurora, Howard, Nike, Boots and Temp) set out on another adventure.
Why I Started This Book:
At this point I have read three in the Underland series. It made sense to continue on with number four and while I am less than thrilled with the constant quests, I hoped it would get better.
Likes:
- I like that this quest wasn’t preordained through prophecy.
- Giant scorpions of awesome!
- I really like Hazard’s ability to speak in multiple animal languages. This really came in use with the giant scorpions.
Dislikes:
- It’s funny (to me anyway) when Photos Glow-Glow and Zap come back, because in book two they were ditched. The two are part of the journey for only a small portion and then they are ditched again.
- The plot drifted. There wasn’t an exciting climax or conclusion. If anything it was a small hump... like a speedbump.
- While reading, this book almost put me to sleep several times because it was so boring.
Last Minute Thoughts: I still want to continue this book series in case it gets better, but I don’t have much hope. Luckily there is only one book left to go.
Buy: Gregor And The Marks Of Secret (Paperback)
, Gregor and the Marks of Secret (Audio Book)
Book Rating: 1.5 Treasure Chests.
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