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March 10th, 2010 — 4.5-5 Treasure Chests, Book Review, G-I, Humorous, Mystery, Paranormal, YA Genre
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Bunnicula
Authors: Deborah Howe, James Howe
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Grade Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Summary: Chester the cat and Harold the dog are curious about the new family pet. The Monroes found the bunny at a Dracula movie in a box of dirt. Chester tries to get rid of the bunny, now named Bunnicula by the Monroes, because he’s convinced the bunny is a vampire. He comes to this conclusion based on a book called The Mark of a Vampire. Bunnicula has all the signs – the black and white coloring, the pointy fangs, the ability to turn vegetables white and to escape his cage through miraculous means. It’s a matter of family safety! The bunny has to go!
Why I Started the Book:
Bunnicula was a class assignment in the month of October for a Halloween read. The book was broken into sections. We started by reading one chapter a week and then our teacher read aloud to finish the novel.
Likes:
- The pictures in the book were cool. I wish there were more of them because the illustrator did a phenomenal job. The bunny is so cute!
- It’s a very humorous story. There are a lot of laughs from silly to clever shenanigans. (e.g. Chester mixes up “stake” and “steak” and attempts to pummel Bunnicula with a steak.)
Dislikes:
- (This is not a book dislike.) Don’t watch the twenty minute movie companion to this story! It’s soooo bad! It’s really just awful and the book is so much better!
Last Minute Thoughts: I enjoyed this book a lot and plan to read the sequel, Bunnicula Strikes Again!
I think other classes and kids would enjoy this seasonal book a lot!
Buy: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery (Paperback)
Book Rating: I give this book 4.5 treasure chests!
Originally posted 2009-11-09 03:50:01.
February 27th, 2010 — 3.5-4 Treasure Chests, Audio Book Review, Book Review, M-O, Paranormal, YA Genre
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Bras and Broomsticks
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Narrator: Ariadne Meyers
Format: Audio Book
# CDs + Minutes: 7 CDs (8 hours, 11 minutes)
Grade Reading Level: Ages 12-17
Summary: Rachel discovers that her little sister, Miri, is a witch and that her mom is also! Her dad is about to remarry. Rachel is certain her mom is still in love with her dad. His fiancé is mean to both girls. With the use of her sister’s powers, Rachel is determined to expose the evil soon-to-be-stepmother for what she really is to their dad.
Why I Started This Book:
A while ago my older sister (First Mate Keira) saw this book in the library and handed it to me. It was a book I started but didn’t have a chance to finish. When I found it in audio book format I decided to check it out again.
Likes:
- I like the younger sister, Miri. She’s clever and funny. She has a lot of great one liners throughout the book.
- The (nice) spells Miri puts on Rachel, like the dance spell.
- When Rachel overreacts it’s comical and entertaining.
- Ariadne Meyers is excellent. She reminds me of the narrator for the Meg Cabot Princess Diaries series… wait a sec… she is the same narrator! That’s awesome!
Dislikes:
- Some parts of the story were very redundant and were not necessary. I especially noticed this in the conversations. For instance: “Does he really?” Answer is an emphatic “Duh.”
- The title is a little misleading in my opinion. It sounds like it’s going to deal with sex or at least more on the dating scene. (I'm glad it wasn't the first.) The bras portion really just references Rachel's age and hitting puberty.
Last Minute Thoughts: Very enjoyable in audio format. I liked it better and got through it faster in audio format than I did in printed version.
Buy: Bras & Broomsticks (Paperback)
, Bras and Broomsticks (Audio Book)
Book Rating: 3.5 Treasure Chests.
Originally posted 2009-10-29 03:07:19.
February 3rd, 2010 — 4.5-5 Treasure Chests, Book Review, M-O, Paranormal, Romance, YA Genre
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Twilight
Author: Stephenie Meyers
Page Count: 498
Format: Paper back
Grade Reading Level: 9 - 12
Summary: Bella Swan moves to a small town called Forks in Washington, USA and meets a different boy, Edward Cullen. He’s more than a little different; he’s a vampire. Bella doesn’t know this, yet but as she gets more clues she figures it all out. Once she does, Bella and Edward sit down for a heart to heart talk. It creates a whole new relationship. Will Edward and Bella fall in love? Will he lose control and kill Bella? Read to find out!
Why did you read the book:
I read this book because I wanted to see the movie
, and in order to see the movie my eldest sister told me I had to read the book and so that’s exactly what I did.
Likes:
- I enjoy the idea of vampires in a romance novel! He loves you so much he wants to drink your blood - that's hot.
- I love all of the characters in this book, it wouldn’t be Twilight as we know it without them all. The Cullens are a great part of the book. They are a fantastic family.
- Edward’s and Bella’s chemistry is one of the best parts of the book. It’s AWESOME! Won't spoil you further you have to read the book for yourself!
- One of the best parts of this book is the action! It’s probably the BEST (and only) action filled romance book I’ve ever read. James is scary.
Dislikes:
- I don’t like Jacob Black! He likes Bella and loathes Edward, it just doesn’t make sense who (how can you not LOVE Edward Cullen?!?). Go team Edward!
Buy: Twilight (paperback)
, The Twilight Saga Collection in Hardback (Books 1-4)
Book Rating: I give this book 4 ½ treasure chests! It was greatly written and every part caught my attention!
Originally posted 2009-09-16 03:43:01.
February 1st, 2010 — 3.5-4 Treasure Chests, Book Review, M-O, Paranormal, Romance, YA Genre
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: New Moon
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Page Count: 563
Format: Paperback
Grade Reading Level: 9 -12
Summary: New Moon begins when Edward Cullen leaves Bella Swan in Forks to make sure he doesn’t kill her. Edward leaving Bella is as bad in her mind as if he or his family had killed her. But then Jacob Black comes along and gives her a shoulder to cry on. Their relationship becomes stronger and weaker at the same time... see Jacob can be a good friend, but he doesn't want to be a friend, he wants more. Eventually one of Bella’s daredevil antics triggers an anomaly in Alice’s visions which starts a whole world of trouble for Edward, Bella, and the Cullens.
Why I Started This Book:
I began this book because, I read the first book in the series and I thought the second one would be just as well. Also I wanted to see the movie and I couldn’t unless I read it before the movie. I read it so early because, I thought I would read it just as slow as I did Twilight, but I read it much faster.
Likes:
- I liked when Bella opened the door to her house and all we know is vampire. It could have been Victoria! It was Alice and then I was worried about Edward and just had to finish the book that night to find out what happen.
- I enjoyed the scene in Italy when Bella shoves her way between all those people in the square to get to Edward and stop him before he revels himself as a vampire to humans.
- One of the best parts of this book was when the Cullens voted to decide if Bella would become a vampire or not. Loved the result even if Edward didn't!
Dislikes:
- I disliked most of this book because of Jacob. He's so pushy. He's always looking for angles.
- I don’t like how Jacob assumes that Jacob and Bella are now a couple now that Edward’s gone and calls her names like honey.
- I don’t understand why people think Jacob is so nice and innocent. He's a good guy, sure, but he's pretty incapable of accepting just Bella's friendship. Who needs that drama?
Last Minute Thoughts: This book was good but it I'd read the first book again if I had a choice between the two. Stupid Jacob! BLAH! He ruins most of the book, but luckily Edward comes back and saves it! Sparkles over fur! I can’t wait till the movie! I hope it’s just as good as the first one.
Buy: New Moon (paperback)
, Entire Twilight Saga Unabridged CD Package (4 audio books)
, New Moon (Paperback Spanish Edition)
, The Twilight Saga Collection in Hardback (Books 1-4)
Book Rating: I give this book 3.5 Treasure Chests.
Originally posted 2009-09-30 03:09:40.
January 23rd, 2010 — 3.5-4 Treasure Chests, Movie Review, Paranormal, Romance
by Captain Lyaf Yarr
Title: Twilight
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Run Time: 122 minutes
Rated: PG 13
Summary: Bella Swan moves to the little town of Forks and meets a handsome boy named Edward Cullen. But what she doesn’t know is his secret, that he and his family are vampires. Will Edward be able to save her... from himself? Can the lion love a lamb? When Bella finally finds out it brings danger in everyone’s lives. Will Bella survive?
Why I watched this movie:
I watched this movie because, I heard it was good. Also, I read the book and I wanted to compare the book to the movie. Plus I wanted to see Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen!
Likes:
- I enjoyed when Edward sparkled!
- I liked the scene when Edward and Bella are officially dating and they go to school and everybody is staring at them. Edward in sunglasses is hot.
- I liked the actor Cam Gigandet (James). I think he did a good job. He looked scary and like he was going to kill someone.
- The last scene when Bella expects Edward to bite her and he doesn’t but, kisses her neck! So cute.
- One of my favorite scenes is when Edward takes Bella to their house and the Cullens make Italian for her.
Dislikes:
- I think it would be better if the actresses Nikki Reed (Rosalie) and Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria) switched places. I think Rachelle is prettier than Nikki, and would be a better actress for Rosalie.
- I disliked that in the beginning Edward was in Bellas’ room without her knowing, watching her sleep. (I wouldn’t like it if someone was watching me sleep... it was okay after she invited him to do so, to each their own you know.)
Buy: Twilight (Two-Disc Special Edition), Twilight [Blu-ray]
Movie Rating: I give this movie 4 treasure chests! I enjoyed every scene and line, and I Loved all the actors.
Originally posted 2009-09-22 03:25:38.
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