Happy Holidays!

'Ello! t'is Josh, the editor here, wishin' you a merry Christmas! Or whatever your religion's alternative is!

Sadly, there's no special reviews today for Christmas, but expect more soon! It's just you know, it's Christmas and all of us have our English GCSE papers in January, so don't expect much from us for a little bit!

Anyway, I leave you for your holidays, and I hope today was as awesome, or more awesome than you thought it was going to be! Remember to stay warm, and enjoy the rest of the holidays while you can!

Merry Christmas,
Lots of love,

Joshua, the editor.

Artemis Fowl - the arctic indecent by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is back for another thrilling adventure. Now this was the first of the Artemis collection I read. Yes it was the 2nd book the the series, but it didn't really make it confusing at all; it fills in a lot of information, so it doesn't leave you stranded. What it did do, is make me want to read the first book; which I did... After getting my mum to buy me the whole collection. Well I say that, but it was my money. I'm just too under-age to buy things online.

Any-who back to business. Artemis is back and Holly is left to keep an eye on our little trouble maker as he is-

Lizzy: evil

Yes, but I as going to say well know for his misdoings.

Lizzy: and that sounds stupid. My way is easier to understand.

Fine! Our evil trouble maker. Is he up to no good? Quite the opposite... Well for most of the story anyway. He has received a transmission from Russia, it tells Artemis that a group of not so happy business men, we shall call them; that they have Artemis' father and want ransom. However we all know things aren't going to go quite to plan. Especially when it's highly likely that the other end won't hold up, on their side of the deal. Not to fear! Artemis will be getting some help from our favourite elf, Holly and annoying Centaur; Foaly.

Where there's an Artemis, there is trouble.

So pick up a copy and find out what happens in the all new arctic ...

Lizzy: I've already read it. It was really good. Not as good as Percy Jackson, which I'm currently reading. But it was good.

You only read like the first 3 or 4 books. Anyway, you really need to finish it.

Lizzy: I will... eventually but I got more Percy Jackson, so it'll take some time.

Thanks for reading 

*Aven*

+Lizzy

One piece - First 30 episodes

One piece is an anime, and as it's one of the "top 3". This is out of one piece, bleach and naruto. I might review them on a later date any who on with one piece.

Okay so as I said wanted to see what all the fuss over the big three was and to be honest they weren't really as good as everyone was making out to be. Now don't get mad this is just my opinion I have a friend who is obsessed with naruto and I got to around the first 15-20 episodes and it was just a bit slow, a lot of action but slow even he agreed although he said it got better not long after so I feel motivation to try again that but that's for another time.

Josh: you're getting off track again...

Sorry I am so easily distracted. Right; one piece. I found it to be a really good watch even though I'm only on episode 30 out of 600+ but if you like it, you'll have a lot to look forward to. It's about a pirate named Luffy and he is seeking out the pirate king's treasure. He begins his journey crewless and has to go in search for - in his opinion - the perfect crew which he chooses mostly on gut feeling. But hey, everything works out (most of the time). The first 30 episodes are about him gathering his crew and some future episodes will probably be as well. Don't let this put you off, it's wacky, fun and just something different. Also if you can put up with the plain randomness of it I think you'll enjoy this greatly.

Recommend but beware; if you get addicted, it's not my fault...

*Aven*

And Josh 

update - apology

We're really sorry for not updating very soon. Our editor Josh has been ill and couldn't check over any of the work. Yes he really need to because I'm a terrible speller without auto correct, plus I'm a terrible grammarist.

Lizzy: I don't need an editor

Yes but you've been lazy about writing

Lizzy: ... I'm working on something 

Yes, I'm sure you are. Anyway we're really sorry and will be updating very soon.

Josh: yes, please accept my apologies.

Lizzy: what he said.

Sigh, what am I going to do with you two?

Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colfer

An original story to say the least. We have our main character; Artemis Fowl, as you could've guessed from the title. As most of these stories go: boy discovers fairies by accident, they become friends, save the world, etc. And this is what you think is going to happen, yes?

Wrong!
Yes Artemis discovers fairies, but it is no accident. It is a well thought out plan made by an twelve year old prodigy.

Lizzy: don't forget evil

Sorry; evil twelve year old prodigy, who believes strongly in the idea of fairies and goes in search of them with his faithful butler, Butler. Yes his name is Butler.

Lizzy: and I wouldn't mock him, he may be human but he signal handedly took on a troll! 

Would you stop interrupting please.

Lizzy: I will if you stop missing out important details.

Okay just be quiet. Anyway this "evil" genius resides in fowl manor, Ireland. His family fortune is diminishing and running low; after his father's disappearance, who is considered dead. He has to think quick. Being "evil" he deals in the black market and other underground activities, but it's not quite enough. So what is Artemis to do, you ask? Kidnap and hold a fairy for ransom, as you do. But fairy technology is a lot more advanced than the humans. Well he succeed in his ridiculous plot or will it all be for nothing. Pick up a copy and find out.

*Aven*

+ assistants from the wonderful Lizzy.

The hunger game catching fire - movie

Hey everyone as you can see; this is the movie review of the new hunger games movie that has recently released in cinemas. We were going to post this Thursday night, Friday at the latest but Josh (the new guy) was going to watch it Sunday, and in the end he didn't go. So please don't be mad we took so long for this review. Any way here you go.

For my friend Lizzy's birthday we'd thought we'd watch the Hunger Games as we all pretty excited for it to come out in the UK. But first as it was a school day, we obviously went to school first, but it was okay because at least we had something we looked forward too and it definitely lived up to our expectations.

Now if you have read the book, you should know how this will go, though they did alter a few things as most movies do, but it doesn't really effect the film greatly which is good. 
As always, the book was better than the film, because it's written in greater detail; which is the brilliance of a book for any reader. 
However in the world of films, it was a really amazing, major emotional roller-coaster, it brought tears to many of the audiences' eyes. It was very emotional, even at the beginning and all the action kicked in; sending the audience into turmoil. The picture quality was amazing as was the actors, no improvement needed. 
The animation of the 'wedding dress', as well as the many others things that could be mentioned but I know I'll probably ruin something if I say more, I must warn you, look out for the jump scare monkeys.

Lizzy, which is me, thinks that the film was absolutely fantastic and it definitely lived up to the book. The actors Jena Malone and Sam Claflin that played Johanna and Finnick were magnificent, seeing as those two are my favourite chatacters, I'm definitely glad. Catching Fire had more of a serious tone than the last film, this film had be more emotional than I thought and I've READ THE BOOKS.

Now if your into evil capital x hero story lines. This is a definite, the twists and turns, cliff hangers and alternate future puts it in its very own category of its own with originality. I really recommend this film, even if you are 50/50 take the risk you won't regret it.

Forgive my late addition. This is that guy, Josh the editor that was previously mentioned by Aven. This is really overdue; but I feel that I must add my own opinion of the film here. So in the end, I got to watch it, and I can agree with both Lizzy and Aven; the film was god-damned fantastic! Everything they changed in the movie compared to the book, I feel; didn't miss anything important! Though it did miss a few scenes that built up to the end of the movie, but it was easily forgiven! Something I hadn't really realized until I watched the movie; is some of the advantages of doing so! When reading or watching something, your own opinion of things develop through-out it. I read all three books, then watched the movie. Something I never realized when I watched the film, was how it can give you a new perspective on things! I won't go into detail due to spoilers; but after watching the movie, I have a new perspective, and view on every character within it. Overall; it was a beautiful movie. If I didn't know what happens next, I'd be tearing my hair out with frustration.

*Aven*
and Lizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy
With the late addition of Josh.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Charlie, is fifteen years of age and is just starting freshmen year of high school. He isn't really great at making friends and the only friend he did have; Michael, committed suicide the year before. Therefore making him a bit of a walliflower, hence the book's name. Charlie blames himself for his aunts death, whom was his favourite aunt, who died on his birthday.

The books follow through his freshman year and how for the first few days, the only person he finds a friend in is his English teacher Mr Anderson, who gives him extra English assignments. One day in wood-shop class, he meets a senior called Patrick; who befriends him and introduces him to his stepsister called Sam, who Charlie has somewhat of an attraction for. But with new friends and his flashbacks of his aunt's death he hardly acts on it.

 Further on in the book, he does act on his feelings for Sam while he's in a relationship with Elizabeth (a member of the group, who he was in a one sided relationship with) and Charlie's friendship with the group disintegrates and his flashbacks of his aunt dying comes more frequently but they do reconcile after Charlie sticks up for Patrick in a fight.

We find out many things in this book; Charlie's relationship with his aunt and how that isn't all that it seems, Charlie's sister's relationship, her boyfriend and Patrick's secret.

In the end we see how Charlie just has a truly deserved breakdown.

This is a really good book; one of the best I've read and I'd recommend it to any one who asked. It's a really emotional and page turning book, it just really grabs out to you.

See you all soooooon!

Lizzy!

Aven's input: I loved it too; although the ending really confused me and I had to have Lizzy to explain it. In which I understood fully it was quite dark, but that's the reality. Any-who; a really good read if you're up for it. Yes it's also a film, so you can be lazy... But remember the film is never ever as good as the book! (Well, in some rare cases, it is... But shh!).

Dragon Orb - Aurora by Mark Robson

*Warning*

 may contain spoilers

So we have finally reached the last and final book of Dragon Orb... Aurora.
It's sad to see it end, but it had to at some point. It was a great adventure story and I hope you all enjoyed it and if you didn't, well I'm sorry you feel that way.

We start to reach the peak of the story; but will it be a good or bad ending? Now most of you are probably thinking "well it's obvious it's going to be a good ending, that how stories end". However (I'll try not to reveal to much but.. this is me we're talking about and I'm a blabber mouth) as we begin to reach to end of story there are some sudden twists that come into play. Jack who you will all know, (if you've read the books) ; does a couple of unexpected things. Now some of you might have guessed what he does, but for those who haven't... Well you'd better get reading, shouldn't you?

As many of you will know the last book, Longfang; ended with Kira retrieving her dusk orb, but fang had to lose his eye and Segun leaving empty handed. Aurora starts with shadow and Aurora who are alone in the entrance of the castle of despair after mirrors coated with dragonsbane closed off the passage leading into the castle. While there; the spirit of a dusk Dragon tells Aurora another special ability held only by dawn dragons. Which allows them to heal night dragons aka shadow, whom is heavily injured from the hunters from the previous book but is it truth or trick.

When the group reunite and finally leave the castle. Only to come up with a ridiculous plan that might just work... maybe. Jack comes in to play a lot at this point with his useful army experience.

Now if you would like to know how this story ended (beautifully I might add, but if left me with the hope a new book. Could be made if Mark wanted to). Well can you guess what I'm going to say? That's right you guessed it! Get reading!!!

*Aven*

The Hunger Games, Book 1.

In time for the new Hunger Games film; I decided to re-read the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, seeing as I've only read them once and my memory is a bit... well... shaky.

The book focuses on a futuristic North America, ruled by the capitol whom take joy in holding a annual hunger games; this year being the 74th. Each year two tributes (one male and one female) from the 12 districts of padem get chosen by random lottery style to take part in what is basically a brutal fight to the death in a arena which consists of lakes, forests and mountains or any other scenery of choice.

Katniss Everdeen the main protagonist in this series volunteers in the place of her sister, Primrose who was picked at random, before leaving the district Katniss makes a promise to Prim, to try and survive.

Along with Peeta Mellark (the other tribute), Katniss is taken to the capitol, where makes sure where she and Peeta are to be mentored by Haymitch, an alcoholic and a previous hunger games victor, where they are trained and tested on their skill and to test their ability and skill, each tribute from each district, are tested by capitol members and are giving a score to determine their odds by those who sponsor. To have a bigger chance of survival, and get people to sponsor them with gifts, Haymitch devises a plan to portray Katniss and Peeta as cross star lovers though to Peeta it's hardly a 'portrayal'.

But if you're not one for romance, don't not read it, because there is twice as much 'hunger games action' and actual conversations which do not make you want to facepalm yourself repeatedly unlike some books *cough cough twilight cough*. Sorry twihards.

If you want to know the whole story; you'll have to read the book but you could just be lazy and watch the film; but I recommend the book as they are always so much better, that's a fact!

Needless to say; I'm glad I read it again. 
It really makes you think 'what if this was real?' If there was a hunger games?'. To summarise this a excellent and enthralling books which is a definite read. 

The best thing about the hunger games is that it's trilogy! Two more books to review! Wooop!

          

 In the words of terminator:

 I'll be back, unless I happen to get picked as a tribute

 Lizzy!

shapeshifter- running the risk by Ali Sparks

Shapeshifter is back with a whole, new, fun filled adventure! With danger around every corner.
 I hope you've all read the first book! You don't want to be left behind now, do you?

Now that the evil principle Mr Woold is "gone" it's time for a fresh start, for all the students. With miss Startre appointed new headmistress, things are looking up. Especially for Gideon when he discovers some new family members... He and his dad are both equally surprised with not one but two! New siblings arrive at the college and into their lives. Gideon's new brother Luke came from Isle of Wight, living with his adopted mother. Then Catherine a sister who comes straight from America. But as we all know, it's never as it seems for the COLA's, and danger is always lurking. Lately the COLA' s are starting to feel weird, like their energy is being drained. It's up to our favourite hero, Dax to save the day ... again, but is it the school that's causing the problem? Or another more deadlier source? 

Well you better get reading if you want to know. Trust me... If your into similar books of this category, you are going to love it.

*Aven*

Skulduggery Pleasant - Book Series review

Hello! Um. I've never done this review thing before. But what the hell!

So this book is called Skulduggery Pleasant. So far there are eight books in the series. It's been a while since the first one was released; and I'm mid-way through the eighth. So instead of writing a review on the first one, or the eighth one; I'll do a review on the previous seven combined.

*This review is may contain minor spoilers*

So the books are written by Derek Landy, based in modern day Ireland. The main character is Stephanie Edgley; whom lives with a normal mother, and a normal father. Actually, that's a lie. Her dad is strange. No, I don't mean he's a magical being or anything. He's just a strange bloke. Stephanie's uncle is a man named Gordon; he's an author. Before we get to know this character; he dies in the comfort of his home... Which is more of a mansion. Actually... It's more of a manor. The important part; is that in Gordon's will; the manor is left to Stephanie! This all happen in the first book. One night; Stephanie remains by herself in the manor; and she is attacked, before being rescued by Skulduggery! The title of the book! (And a skeleton)  He came in and saved the day! Woo!

Skulduggery is introduced as sarcastic, and quite a mysterious character. Stephanie; through Skulduggery, is introduced to a whole new world that was hidden from her for her entire life. She meets sorcerers that range from elementals, to Adepts! An elemental's source of power comes from.. Well, the elements: Wind, Fire, Water and Earth. Adepts on the other hand; have only one ability. The problem is, it could be anything! Making it harder to predict. An adept's ability could vary from being able to phase through rock, or shape-shift into a fox. Once Stephanie becomes well-acquainted with her elemental abilities; she gets to choose her new name... Which helps her out in an unfortunate incident with a character called China Sorrows... You see; every sorcerer  has three names; their True Name, their Taken Name; and their Given Name. A sorcerer's given, and true-name are pre-determined, but their taken name, is chosen by them.

Stephanie Edgley is now Valkyrie Cain. Later down the line, she fin'd out her ancestors are in fact, the ancients; a powerful magical race that dominated Ireland; and saved it from evil beings like the faceless ones. To sum it all up, Valkyrie and Skulduggery partner up as detectives, and save the world multiple times, from: different, dark, evil, enemies. 

I would strongly recommend these books to everybody. I'm not a fan of the whole fantasy-esque books, but these were just amazing. They kept me reading all of the time, and in each page you expected at LEAST a chuckle out of it. 

~Josh~

Thor: The Dark World

*Warning*

 may contain spoilers

Okay, I went to watch Thor with my friends Saturday and it was amazing. So I'll try to give a review that I think is worthy.

 Having overcome exile and battling his power hungry brother in the first 'Thor' movie, then teaming up with a bunch of crazy, dysfunctional superheroes to protect New York & Earth but mostly New York from an alien invasion led by the same psychotic brother in 'The Avengers', and finally our favourite Mjölnir wielding God; returns to fight an old enemy of the family in 'Thor: The Dark World.'

Chris Hemsworth slips back into his Asgardian armor as he prepares to take on The Dark Elves in this ridiculously complicated story. We start with a flash back to the past with a battle between the darks elves and Thor's grandfather (Narrated by Anthony Hopkins as Odin) . The Asgardians win, of course; saving the universe from total darkness. Then we flash back to the future; where Thor's love interest Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has discovered some abnormal stuff related to the nine worlds, etc. Anyway while Jane's investigating she stumbles through a rift and comes across a powerful energy source which is in a liquid-esque form that attaches itself to her being.

  

It's not all bad though... She now has a reason to reunite with Thor! Although in doing so; she awakens the dark elves, whom are hot on her heels as it's the energy source they need, to power the weapon which will bring the universe into total darkness.

Thor takes Jane back with him to find out what was wrong with her. Meanwhile the dark elves prepare their attack on Asgard; to find Jane. After the attack, many have been injured or worse... This includes Thor's and Loki's mother who is killed moments before Thor could save her. The elves leave but will soon attack again.

After being forbidden to take Jane and lead the dark elves' leader Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) away to attack him, as Asgard's defences are down. He is left with no choice but to reunite with his unreliable brother; Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is currently locked away in the prisons of Asgard. Thor must convince Loki to help; though after his mother's death it is a lot easier as Loki wants vengeance. Now... Thor must not only protect Jane, but also foil the plans of Malekith.

After a tiring battle; which doesn't quite go to plan. The group are left with no other choice but to find another way to Earth; which they oh-so coincidently find. They get back to earth and have a huge battle in London. Thor eventually wins of course... Once the battle has died down there are some major plot twists. Which I can't tell you; because it would ruin everything. But if, and when you watch it; you'll probably have a 'what the hell' face.

I thought the film was a beautiful masterpiece for the eyes; in which I mean the CGI was craft-fully done, with amazing skill. Everything looked so real and the sound effects were very precise. There were a lot of comedy moment throughout the film; many from Loki, like just after they escape and he keeps turning into random people; Captain America, being one. I've only watched this film once and I was in complete awe throughout. So I might have made some basic mistakes, but overall I think it was a great experience. I loved it a lot more than the first film, but that had to explain everything about Thor; so it was understandable. There was a great balance of action and plot-development.

If you love superheroes, or you just like aliens and action, what ever the reason; I think you should watch this movie at least once. Unless you really hate the theme/plot of the movie or it doesn't fit your sense of humour, I think there will be at least one thing you'll like about this movie.

I hope at least one of you will be inspired to watch this.

*Aven*



Santa's little helpers

Just letting you all know I've got two of my friends to help me with my reviews.
 My good friend Lizzy, who is a bookworm and has great taste in movies and tv.

Then Josh, who loves grammar and facts so he'll be helping with the editing to make sure we got everything right.

Hopefully this will speed everything up so we can get you more reviews and there will be more range as well. 

*Aven*

Dragon Orb - Longfang by Mark Robson

*WARNING*

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

On the third book... and it just keeps getting better and better.

 Pell has his orb... but discovers some disturbing truths along the way, he begins to question the Oracle's motives in this mission and Shadow tells the whole group; causing tension. Pell finally decides to help but continues being difficult. 

Now that Segun knows of the mission 'To Save the Oracle'; he is determined to end it and he gets pretty close too; nearly catching Pell and Elian with the dark orb, but they managed to narrowly escape through a portal made by Aurora the Dawn Dragon.

 But however... In doing so; they endanger the lives of Kira and Nolita by leaving them behind to face the wrath of Segun. (But they're fine, don't worry).

The orb they're aiming to get, is the dusk orb, which has some pretty helpful uses to the group unlike the first two, which only brought trouble; such as Pell's night orb which took him to the edge of sanity and Nolita's orb that attracted some murderous trouble. 

Although finding where the dusk orb is located, will be difficult... especially when the answer is in a huge library and you can't read... But not to worry! There's plenty of scholars on hand, who'd love to help!

Segun sets up a trap, in which he uses all of the night dragons in the enclave; to blockade the entrance to the Oracle's cave. Lets hope this isn't too much of a problem for the gang. 

When Pell and Elian arrive at the Oracle's cave; it is trap free (for now anyway).

Having no clue on where they should go and with Pell out of his mind; they convince (if not force) the Oracle to tell them the location of the third orb.

Both groups having the answer they need; rush off to "the place where the shadows dwell" and let's hope they can get there before Segun; whom is up to his old murderous tricks again.

Again another masterpiece from Mark Robson... Only one book left to go! I don't want it to end... But I do want to know what happens next.

Well everything in life comes to an end eventually; so we'll let this run its course.

 Now if you haven't read this book; I strongly advise you do. You're really missing out on a great adventure.

Well I hope I have inspired at least one person to read this book,

Until next time,

*Aven*

Update

Sorry every-one I have a maths exam today and Friday so I've been doing nothing, but revision. I'll try to update ASAP.

Dragon Orb - Shadow by Mark Robson

*WARNING* 

MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS 

If you don't want to spoil your experience when reading the first book don't read this review until you have read the first book. If you have read the first book or just enjoy spoiler read on and enjoy the review.

The second and one of my favourite books of the Dragon orb series. If you have read the first book then you can probably guess which character this book focuses on more. Yes you guessed it, Pell and Whispering Shadow. 

As book one Firestorm ends with Nolita retrieving her chosen orb after a gruelling challenge of bravery. However as Pell being the stubborn idiot he is, and not wanting to go to the day Dragon enclave had separated from the group and headed to the night Dragon enclave to ask for help with his riddle. What he doesn't know is Segun the leader of the enclave is a power hungry tyrant who wants to destroy all the orbs and end their mission. 

Kira, Elian and Nolita have been told this by Barnabus the day Dragon enclave leader and are in race against time to catch up to Pell. Then our next book starts with Pell flying shadow to the enclave, and the story wouldn't be as fun if Pell made it before he could be stopped. So he has to face the embarrassment of being rescued, and race to the orbs location before Segun can get his hands on it. 

Pell must test his flying skills, bravery and resourcefulness to the limit, as Segun is determined to get the orb even betraying one of his own riders is nothing when it comes to the orb. Pell best keep his eyes open because all is not as it seams.

So I hope you liked the review and if you had read my review for Firesrorm you'll know that Pell is my favourite of the characters so I greatly enjoyed this book. Again beautifully worded always kept me wanting more. Could it be improved? Most likely yes but to be completely honest I think this book is perfect in my mind. I just love how Mark writes and my love of dragons is clouding my decision a little bit but I think this book really does deserve a good review. There is not much wrong with it, it's got the classic evil villain, relatable hero's, great storyline full of adventure and mystery. 

So if I have inspired at least one person to read or even re-read this book I'll be happy.

*Aven*

Dragon Orb - Firestorm by Mark Robson

I first discovered this book at a library except well it was just book two of the series "shadow" so of course it made very curious as to what was in the first and next two books. So after a while my mum finally bought them for me. The book themselves are a bit on the short side with about 300 pages and having a fast reading speed I went through them quite quickly though I re-read them about five times and somehow I always found out something new. It was probably where I read to fast and skipped bits but it was still fun. 

Anyway getting back to the story. The blurb tells us about two of our main characters, Nolita who unfortunately has a lot of irrational fears and as you can probably guess dragons are one of them also with a slight case of OCD. So when a day dragon named Fire shows up on her door step telling her that they are now life partners it's not going to go very well. Our next character is a boy called Elian who has also just come face to face with his soon to be life partner the dawn Dragon Aurora. The dragons tell them of the mission they must complete as it is the Dragons life purpose. So Elian sets off on his journey to meet the Oracle who will set a mission. He then bumps into Kira and her dusk Dragon fang who also haven't be together that long. Then they both meet Nolita and get her to come with them to the Oracle. Where they meet their final companions Pell and shadow the night Dragon. 

The Oracle gives them the mission of finding the four Dragon orbs that will save their world, however all they have to go on is a riddle. Pell who has been riding the longest with a couple of years under his belt immediately appoints himself the leader which doesn't sit to well with the other especially Kira. So from tension within the group to vicious Dragon-Hunters on their tail it's not going to be an easy ride.

I really enjoyed this book series and not just because it had Dragons. No it is beautifully written, very creative and has some very unique ideas presented throughout the book. My favourite character in this book was Pell and his Dragon Shadow I don't know why maybe I found him more interesting than others but I'm sure many would disagree however his personal journey through the books just captivated me.

I really hope I've convinced at least one person to read this book.

*Aven*  

shapeshifter - Finding the Fox by Ali Sparkes

Shapeshifter is a book I've read recently, which I quite enjoyed so I'm going to share my thoughts and hopefully convince you to read it. Shapeshifter it's based in England and is about a boy named Dax who is living with and evil step mum and step sister who is obsessed with the colour pink and dolls. The one day while his step mum and sister are out shop at a shopping centre named the "sphinx" something extraordinary happens. Dax gets the fright of his life and turns into a Fox. Yes that's right a Fox

And as you can guess both a government agent and an ambitious young journalist are on his tail. The agent tells him that he is one of many children with special powers and he's been offered a place at a secret government school where he can scroll, and t learn to control his powers. What is he to do? Stay with an overbearing evil step mother that makes his life horrible daily or risk it all at a government boarding school. Also if he accepts, on no account can he tell anybody, especially the journalist.

Well it would be no fun if Dad didn't jump at the chance now would it. When he arrives at the school, he is treated by an amazing bunch of kids with all sorts of talents, from levitation to telekinesis. Dax fits in just fine until the journalist tracks him down for the juicy story that will kick start her career. Then suspicions begin to rise when Dax begins to wonder who exactly is running the school, and what they want from the pupils there. Suddenly Dax's fox sends a put him on high alert...

I really liked this book and it is a part of a series which is great because the story goes on. Again not everyone will like it but this first book is a real page turner I just couldn't stop reading it. Although in my head I thought of lots of different ways things could happen through the book it still ended beautifully and left me wanting more. Also because I had to wait a least a month before I could buy the next book in the series it was torture. This is a highly recommend book by me and I hope you guys will read this book. Also if this became a movie it would be amazing.

All opinions welcome
*Aven*

Word from the writer.

Hey everyone, well first of all thanks for looking at my blog in the first place I really appreciate it seeing as it my first time the amount of views I've had is amazing a lot more than I thought I'd ever have.

Sorry I'm getting off track, anyway I'm just writing to tell you all I'm in the middle of writing two new reviews hopefully I'll have them posted by tomorrow night and to give you some idea what I'll be posting they are both books. Not as well know as the hunger games or Harry potter but I think you'll like them. Especially if you like supernatural and magic.
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moblie phones in school

Mobile phones in school 

Okay well at my school they have installed WiFi and will be allowing us to use our phone in class. Which to most kids this is great news because they can probably use it whenever they like with the excuse it's for research related to this lesson.

Teachers think they can overcome this problem by saying we'll only let them be out on the desk when we have given permission. Is this a good solution? Probably not. Yes it's a great idea but even when you allow the kids to use their phone where is the proof they searching the right things.

Now don't get me wrong I'm a student so I'm loving this idea but I also know I'm probably going to abuse it, especially seeing as it's only just been allowed it's just to tempting of an opportunity and I'm sure many of you can agree with this. 

Let's just hope the teachers know what their doing this is my last year in high school until collage I don't need to be distracted as much as I hate to admit it. I want good grades and I know I don't have the self control, especially when I get distracted or the lesson is so boring it's the only thing on my mind.

What do you think?
Is this a good or bad idea

Or maybe your neutral

All opinions welcome

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Wolfblood season one (British TV series)

 I've been watching since CBBC first started airing it. I think it is an amazing show to say the least. 

It's about a small pack of three tame wolves whos family have been living in Stoneybridge for hundreds of years. It shows us how they live their lives with increasing difficulty when more wolfbloods start arriving. It focuses on teenage wolfbloods, Maddy Smith and Rhydian Morris who live in the village.

 

It follows as their struggle, living double lives as wolf bloods, concealing themselves from the outside world. 

Plot Summury: 

• The series starts when a new student, Rhydian arrives at the local school. Rhydian has been raised unhappily in care homes and foster homes and has only recently started to change into a wolf.
• Maddy reconizes Rhydian as a wolfblood and instantly acts hostile towards her.
  
• Rhydian becomes friends with Maddy after some difficulties. As well as becoming friends with Maddys best friends Tom and Shannon, who are unaware of the secret.

• Also at this time Shannon has become obsessed with the "beast". A creature she saw as a child and has become determined to prove its existence.
• Trying to balance both lives while trying to keep their secret from becoming exposed becomes increasingly difficult as the series progresses. From Maddy's first transformation to wolfblood overload, blood tests and almost getting caught by a hunter.
• Rhydian is then visited by his biological mother Ceri and brother Brynn, who are trying take bring him back to the wild pack.
• In the end Tom and Shannon find out about the existence of the wolfbloods when Catothreatens them and Maddy transforms to save them.
• Shannon feeling betrayed, threatens to post pictures online as evidence but Rhydian convinces her not to and Shannon gets rid of the evidence.
• Rhydian agrees to leave Stoneybridge with his family and return to the wild.
  
  
  
  

                                      

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Throne of glass by Sarah J. Maas

• Throne of glass is the latest book I have been reading. From my personal taste, I really enjoyed this book. 
  

It has a strong female protagonist named Celaena Sardothien who is 18 years old which I liked because usually it's a male or when it is a female she is usually shown as a weak, needy and useless until her main roll comes along. She has a strong, sassy personality to say the least, she is very intelligent, with good athletic ability which thanks to the year in Endover has decreased imencily. Her background it's self led to four short stories which are prequels to the main novel. The blurb tells us of Celaena who is/was Adarlan's greatest assassin however she is is now slaving away in a filthy salt mine of Endovier serving a life sentence. She was trained by the king of assassins but made one fatal mistake. She got caught. <-most of Celaena life story before her capture is written in the four short prequels.

The young cocky crowned prince of Adarlan offers Celaena a deal, her freedom for one sacrifice. Celaena must represent the Prince in a to-the-death tournament - fighting the most gifted thieves in the land. This is the main setting to the story but there is a lot of clockwork ticking away in the background that slowly unvails as the story progresses. 

Plot summery;

• The story starts with the Prince making the deal with Celaena who agrees with "of course I'm going to take the offer,I'll be your absurd champion if you agree to free me in three years, not five. (They settle on four which is still good).
• They then travel to the glass palace in Rifthold. She is shown to her room, where she meets her maid Philippa who tells Celaena off for using her real name (is convinced to use an alias of Lillian Gordaina to conceal her identity)
• They are given a set amount of weeks to complete training in which one consistent will be eliminated each test unroll four are left for a final duel. 
• As the training gets under way strange things begin to happen, consistent are being murdered but who is behind it. Unfortunately Celaena is the one who Destiny has chosen to find out. With a mysterious princess from a rebelling country, a meddling ghost of the first queen, jealous court lady's, blood thirty contestants, controlling babysitter and an evil king plus the contest it's not going to be easy.

I did really enjoy reading this book the plot twists really kept things interesting and the cliff hangers at the end of chapters I couldn't put this book down. However this probably won't be everyone's cup of tea as it contains adventure, romance,mystery, magic and murder. However if you like these then this book come highly recommend with detailed plot and character analysis you'll feel apart of the story. 

After reading the book or if you have read it, I would love to hear you'd opinion about it. If you love it as much as me or even if you hated it. Who was your favourite or least favourite character.