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A Series of Unfortunate Events -TV Show – Review

A Series of Unfortunate Events, Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, Mark Hudis

Summary

A Series of Unfortunate events is a very unfortunate story about three young Baudelaire orphans. A criminal named Count Olaf is supposedly after their enormous fortune, but no one believes it. He is always there after they relocate to a house after house because of their clueless guardians. There seems to be secrets that their guardians are keeping from them, and they need to figure out those secrets and escape Olaf’s clutches once and for all. Count Olaf is smart, but can the Baudelaires outsmart him this time?

Review

This show is one of the best I have ever watched. It is unique and compelling and I had such a great time watching. It is full of amazing plots, suspense, and drama-filled scenes. I love the characters, and each person acted their role perfectly. It was mesmerizing to see how well the cast got along with each other, and how good the acting was.

There were several twists in the show, each leaving the audience in wonder, and craving for the next episode. The dark, exciting, and adventurous theme also makes it incredibly interesting to watch.

Overall, it is a spectacular show, and I recommend it to anyone who loves mystery and suspense!

Alexa and Katie -TV Show – Review

Alexa & Katie, Directed by Heather Wordham

Alexa and Katie have been best friends forever, and are dying to experience their first day of high-school! But word gets out that Alexa has cancer, after an unfortunate incident in school. She learns to accept who she is, and this becomes even more easier with Katie by her side. They both go through ups and downs in high-school, but they are inseparable, and got through those times together. Nothing can ever break Alexa and Katie’s special friendship, especially not cancer! Right? . .

Alexa and Katie is an amazing show. It describes how hard it is for people who have cancer, and how their friends can help them get through it all. This friendship between the two is incredible, and it sends positive messages.

I liked how there were some parts of the show that made me tear up, but it was eased by the comedy reliefs. Jennifer and Dave were two of the most hilarious characters in this show, and their acting was impeccable.

Once season 3 started, the side characters such as Hannah and Reagan, along with the whole show, got a little more development, which I loved.

Overall, this show was heartwarming and very funny, and I definitely recommend it to everyone!

Julia Jones’ Diary Series – Book

Julia Jones’ Diary: My Worst Day Ever, By Katrina Kahler

(4/5) Ages 9-12

Julia Jones and her best friend Milly are both talented, and are definitely going to participate in the school’s talent show! So far, her life is so good! But things start changing once the new girl arrives. At first glance, she was sweet and kind. But, Julia came to know her for what she really was, and she had to do something about it, especially when Sarah’s group of friends start hanging out with the boy who’s always on her mind. Little did she know, her day was only just beginning…

Why you should read this: It is full of drama and might relate to your real life experiences!

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Mind Reader Series

Mind Reader, My New Life, By Katrina Kahler

(5/5) Ages 9-12

Mind Reader is a book about Emmie, who has a very unique talent, or gift, as her mother likes to call it. But for her, the mind-reading ability has brought nothing but chaos to her social life. That was when her mother decided to move, and this time, she was going to keep her ability a secret. It’s not that easy though, especially after she meets Millie and Jack. Millie’s oldest friend comes to visit, and that makes things especially hard. But Emmie doesn’t know how to control her powers and what to use them for when strange things start happening to her and her friends. . .

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Wayside School – Book

Sideways Stories from Wayside School, By Louis Sachar

(4/5) Ages 7+

Wayside school is so hilarious! It’s a book about a wonky school that is thirty stories high, with one classroom on each story. Miss Zarves is on the nineteenth story. There is no nineteenth story; There is no Miss Zarves. Join the students during their funny and strange everyday school lives. From the teacher who turns kids into apples, to the nicest teacher they ever had, one thing is certain: This is not your typical elementary school!

Why you should read this: If you’re looking for laughs and a bit of drama, this is perfect for you!

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Drama – Book Review

Drama, By Raina Telgemeier

Summary

Drama is a heartfelt book about a girl named Callie, who is the set designer for a theater club. Everything is going well, and she has so many great ideas for their show, Moon over Mississippi. She wants to create the best set designs, but problems such as crew members not getting along, interfere between her dreams. Then real drama starts to erupt when two twins join the club. It didn’t help when Callie started to grow close to the twins, and love was in the air for her. Now with everything going on offstage and on, Callie’s life has become a lot crazier.

Review

The book certainly deserves its title. There is drama everywhere, from the the club, to the actors, crew members, and Callie’s personal life. The author captured it all perfectly and I loved it.

Somehow though, the romance in this book started to become one of the main storylines. This was a distraction from the overall plot of the story. It also made the characters unrealistic, especially since readers are younger audiences. Most people, like me, didn’t want the main character to be so impractical. I thought Callie was a little too crazy over boys, and this also distracted her from focusing on the play.

But the actual scenes that include the club working on theater productions was a great read because there were many positive messages such as determination, hard work, teamwork, and respecting each other’s talents/differences.

I think the author could have done better, but overall, it was a good read. I recommend this book to people who like stories about love, drama, and friendship.

Sisters – Book Review

Sisters, By Raina Telgemeier

Summary

Sisters is about a girl named Raina. She is an only child, and has always wanted a little sister. Her wish finally comes true, but nothing is how she had expected it to be. For instance, Amara (her sister) hates everyone, including her. So when a new baby brother is born, and their dad loses his job, Raina doesn’t know what she should do. One day, their mother announces a surprise trip to visit their cousins in Colorado. This means they all have to cramp together in a car for one long road trip. It slowly becomes obvious that the family is growing apart, and now it’s up to Raina and Amara to set aside their differences in order to be the glue that keeps everyone together.

Review

Sisters shares the drama Raina and her sister have experienced while growing up. Readers get to join them in their journey of a very long trip and humorous flashbacks to learning how to work together with one another. I love how the POV sometimes alternates from the past to the present, because it vividly describes the family’s background with visuals. The illustrations are so beautifully drawn, and they express the words in a colorful, artsy way. The cute and funny moments in this book will bring a smile to your face.

It is a honest, and very relatable story that people of all ages will love. The connections I made with the characters in this book improved my experience while I was reading. Overall, this was one of the most engaging true stories that I have read.

Wonder – Book Review

Wonder, By R. J. Palacio

Summary

Wonder is about a boy who has a condition that affects his face. He had always been homeschooled, but one day his parents decided to send him to a real school. The story portrays Auggie’s experience in middle school, and what he learned during these times. He faces the difficulties of many fake friends, bullies, and much more. It takes a while, but he does finally find his place and make his first true friend – and enemy.

Review

Wonder changed how I look at people who are ‘different’ because it teaches us that everyone in the world is unique, but you can’t just determine that by looks. This book and every character in it – especially Auggie – stole my heart. I loved how most of the characters changed for the better by the end. Some didn’t, and I loved that too, because at least the book was realistic about it. The POV also alternates between the characters, which makes it interesting to read.

The whole story has different themes displayed throughout, all of them coming to one central message. Younger readers can find these positive themes as a role model.

Overall, I give this book five-stars because it has everything, tearjerkers, drama, good themes, realism, and humor.