Arthur and the Forbidden City
The Hook
“’The minute we step through that gate, you will release tons of water on us!’ exclaimed the princess, who had just realized his evil plan.
‘You should think less, Selenia, and run more!’ he answered cruelly.
‘What’s the use of running if there’s only a one in a million chance of surviving?’ the princess added.
‘One chance in a million? I find that somewhat optimistic. I would say, perhaps, one chance in a hundred million,’ the dictator specified with humor. ‘But it’s better than nothing, isn’t it? Go on! Bon Voyage!’ Maltazard lifted his arms again and signaled the henchmen to push the Minymoys into the pipe.
As Betameche began to tremble like a leaf, Arthur finally found the idea he was looking for.” (Page 116)
Recommendation:
Have you ever wondered if your garden holds a little village? Or have you expierenced little friends on a big adventure? If so, this is the book for you! In this book Arthur goes on a voyage with Selenia and Beta to save his grandparents’ house. On his way he gets in trouble when he decides to celebrate his new marriage. During the adventure they flood a city, play fetch, and save a house. This book will take you away to a magical world. It will be a long and exciting adventure for adults and kids. I’d like to recommend this book to people who don’t mind being in their own little world and zoning off.
WARNING: You will have to have someone pry the book away from you!
Blog by: Alexis T.
Book by: Luc Besson
Genre: Fantasy
Lightning Thief
The Hook
“My mother sprang out of bed in her nightgown and threw open the lock. Grover stood framed against the backdrop of pouring rain. But he wasn't… He wasn't exactly Grover. ‘Searching all night’ he gasped. ‘What were you thinking? My mother looked at me in terror – Not scared of Grover but why he’d come. ‘Percy,’ she said, shouting to be heard over the rain. ‘What happened at school?’ ‘What didn’t you tell me?” (page 42)
“You’re wounded,’ Annabeth told me. ‘Quick, Percy.’ ‘Get in the water.’ ‘I’m okay.’ ‘No you’re not.’ She said. ‘Chiron watch this.’ I was too tired to argue. I stepped back into the creek, the whole camp gathering around me. Instantly, I felt better… ‘It is determined,’ Chiron announced. All around me campers started kneeling, even the Ares cabin, though they didn’t look happy about it. ‘My father? I asked completely bewildered. ‘ Poseidon’ said Chiron. ‘Earth shaker, storm bringer , father of horses. ’Hail, Perseus Jackson , son of the Sea God.”(pages 125 and 126)
“A horrible feeling struck me. The weight in my back pack, like a bowling ball. It couldn’t be… I slung it off my shoulder and unzipped it. Inside was a two- foot-long metal cylinder, spiked on both ends, humming with energy."(page 314)
Recommendation
Do you like Greek Mythology, adventure, and a little humor? If so, pick up this book and start reading! Young Percy is convicted of a crime that he may not have committed. Percy started as a normal boy, but when he lands in Camp Half Blood, he's faced with a dangerous quest. He must return the "master bolt" to Zeus before the summer solstice. The Sea God's son must complete the quest, or die trying. Will this normal boy be able to return the bolt and save the world?
WARNING: This book contains a lot of graphic violence!
Book by: Rick Riordan
Blog by: Madison H.
Genre: Fantasy
Kingdom Hearts 2 vol.2
Hook
“You were never suppose to exist” (Page 6)
“That just proved you were trying to remember” (Page 23)
“Are you gonna turn against the organization?!” (Page 43)
Recommendation
Like Kingdom Hearts? What about action? The video game, Kingdom Hearts, is now available, in manga form! Adapted by Shiro Amano, Sora awakens from his memories, facing even more danger than before! While looking for King Mickey and Riku, Sora fights a new enemy, Organization XIII. Will he find them? Or will he fall into the world of darkness just like Riku?
Book By: Shiro Amano
Blog By: Jocelyn C.
Genre:Fantasy / Graphic Novel
Larry the King of Rock and Roll
Hook:
“I must have been out of my mind tired last night! This bridge really stinks big time! I could feel my face getting hot the way it does when I’m angry. Now when I look back I probably should have counted to ten or whatever people do to stop themselves from blurting out there hurt feelings but I didn’t. Instead I rushed into that room looked at Tom and screamed, ‘On your best day you couldn’t write something that good! I wrote it!’ Oops! I knew as soon as I saw both Tom’s and Cathy’s faces that they were completely weirded out to know I was the one who finished the song, even worse, they were stunned that I was mouthing off like the hothead I am. Larry You talked! I guess they were so astonished because what I haven’t mentioned before is I’m their dog.” (page 6)
“It’s an invitation to for me and Larry to perform in two weeks at a state dinner for the president and the first Lady… ‘You can’t go to the white house because of a scheduling conflict? ‘What else could be happening on March 3rd! It’s Cathy’s birthday and her party.”(page. 97)
“ Ha the truth is all dogs can talk and have plenty of opinions and ideas but are so much smarter than men and women that they refuse to talk so they can continue to be pampered by stupid humans like you!”(Page 147)
Recommendation:
Have you ever had a dog who can sing let alone talk! Well Larry can! But when it comes to a war between dogs and humans and coming back to the family he loves will he stop thinking about himself? Find out yourself in Larry the king of Rock and Roll!
Book by: Iris Rainer Dart and Joyce Brotman
Blog By: Madison H.
Genre: Fantasy
The Big Adventures of Majoko
“The Hook”
(Hint Majoko is a witch)
“Ma-Ma-Ma-Ma-joko!? ‘Yep! Did I scare you? I look pretty good don’t I? I was watching this vampire movie on TV and thought I’d transform into one. I can change you into one to if you want? ‘No, uh … I’m ok.’ ‘Hey let’s go to the vampire mansion in the world of magic.’ ‘The what? ‘ I want to meet a handsome vampire. ‘No way! I’m not going!!! ‘Don’t worry as long as we pretend to be vampires none of them will try to suck your blood”. (page 9)
Recommendation
Do you want a new fun book to read? Well if you do this book is right for you. BUT only if you can handle it! In the first book Nana stepped on her diary and fell in! In this book you can visit the good grade apple tree orchard. The grade that is on the apple you eat, that is the grade you will get on you next test. Choose wisely!
Blog by: Eliza B.
Author: Tomomi Mizuna
Genre: fantasy / Graphic Novel
