Movie Review: Green Lantern

Movie Review: Green Lantern

What's it about? A man is chosen to wield a ring with unimaginable power to defend the universe.

Why I picked it up: It looked interesting and I like movies with action.

What I thought of it: It was awesome and funny. I loved the things he created with the ring.

I would suggest it for: Anyone who likes super heroes and action.

Reviewed by: Israel L., Grade 8

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Movie Review: Gnomeo and Juliet

Gnomeo and Juliet

What's it about? A twist of Romeo and Juliet told with gnomes and with a happy ending after Gnomeo saves Juliet and the Reds and Blues get along now.

Why I picked it up: I love animated movies and Romeo and Juliet.

What I thought of it: It was very coordinated with Romeo and Juliet until the end and was a very cute and amazing movie.

I would suggest it for: Everyone, Shakespeare lovers, and/or Disney lovers.

Reviewed by: Kennedy B. 9th grade.

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Music Review: Lady Gaga's Born This Way

Artist: Lady Gaga
Album: Born This Way

What kind of music is it: Pop

Sounds like: Madonna

Why I picked it up: Lady Gaga's songs always have a good message.

What I thought of it: I love that it's telling people, no matter what you look like, you are a great, unique person.

What was your favorite song and why: "Born This Way"It has an awesome beat and excellent message.

Reviewed by: Kennedy B., Grade 9

We have more Lady Gaga at the library!

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Book Review: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
by Stephanie Meyer

Reviewed by: Kennedy B., Grade 9

What it's about: A smart newborn vampire girl is unknowingly being lied to and tricked as part of a vampire army against the Cullens.

Why I picked it up: I love the Twilight series and Stephanie Meyer.

What I thought of it: This book is an amazing addition to the Twilight series! I love how it gives you the view of a newborn and flips the story! (:

I would suggest this for: Twilight fans and all teenagers.

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Book Review: Bloody Jack

Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer

Reviewed by: Anna T.

What it's about: A beggar girl named Mary takes up the name Jacky and disguises herself as a boy to join the British Army.

Why I picked it up: A good friend liked it.

What I thought of it: It was really interesting, Jacky has sass and I like how it was written.

I would suggest this for: Adventure lovers.

Check out Bloody Jack and the following books from the series at the Lawrence Public Library!

Curse of the Blue Tattoo
Under the Jolly Roger
In the Belly of the Bloodhound
Mississippi Jack
My Bonny Light Horseman
Rapture of the Deep
The Wake of the Lorelei Lee
The Mark of the Golden Dragon

Book Review: The Mermaid Chair

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd

Reviewed by: Anna T.

What it's about: A middle aged woman falls in love for the second time...with a monk, while her mother is going crazy.

Why I picked it up: Same author as The Secret Life of Bees.

What I thought of it: it was really well wrtiten but really sad. It made me cry twice.

I would suggest this for: People who like realistic fiction/drama.

Book Review: What My Mother Doesn't Know

What My Mother Doesn't Know
by Sonya Sones

Reviewed by: Taylor S., grade 8.

What it's about: It about a girl named Sophie and how her life is about.

Why I picked it up: It was part of a series.

What I thought of it: I thought it was wonderful. I would read it over and over again.

I would suggest this for: I would suggest it to girls.


If you also loved this book and want more like it, try the following:

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli