Okay, this is a very good example of how school reading can be fun. This book is apparently very old, and a classic. However, I still don't get why it was in the Humor Unit Reading List. Oh well.
Anyway, This book is filled with Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Adventure, and of course a very bad guy... But you knew that already.
Now I'm gonna cut this a little short and go on to the Review... not much time here.
Prospero and Roger Bacon are confronted by many strange things upon Roger's arrival. They go on a quest to stop them and are soon split apart. After Prospero's adventures, they reunite, and Prospero goes to challenge Melichus. Will Prospero and Roger prevail, or will the World be forever lost in eternal Frost?
Please read the book to find out.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Maze Runner
Best Book of the CENTURY!!!!
In case you couldn't tell I rather like this book. Some may even call it insanity. However, I do have good reason. James Dashner has painted a beautiful masterpiece of Action, Adventure, Mystery, and yes, a little Eerieness (hope I spelt that right).
It is by far my favorite book, and I will be waiting anxiously for the arrival of Book 3: The Death Cure.
*Warning: Page contains spoiler of INGENIOUS worksmanship. You have been warned.*
Thomas wakes up in a metal cube surrounded by nothingness. No Furniture, No Light, No People. And even stranger, no notion of who he is, or where he comes from. All he knows is his name. He arrives in a Farm-Like place called the Glade, with around 50 teenagers, all with no memory but their names. He quickly discovers the Glade is surrounded by a HUGE maze, filled with nightmarish creatures called Grievers, bred by a company called WICKED (World In Catastrophe- Killzone Experiment Department). Thomas soon realizes that they must escape the maze if they wish to stay alive. However, to do this he must unlock the secrets of his mind, or the lives of his friends will be wasted. He won't have to do it alone however, joined by his friends Teresa, Chuck, Minho, Newt, and sorta Alby.
You'll notice this review didn't have as many spoilers as the last, and that is because I'm avoiding a long monologue, and decided not to spoil it from now on.
In case you couldn't tell I rather like this book. Some may even call it insanity. However, I do have good reason. James Dashner has painted a beautiful masterpiece of Action, Adventure, Mystery, and yes, a little Eerieness (hope I spelt that right).
It is by far my favorite book, and I will be waiting anxiously for the arrival of Book 3: The Death Cure.
*Warning: Page contains spoiler of INGENIOUS worksmanship. You have been warned.*
Thomas wakes up in a metal cube surrounded by nothingness. No Furniture, No Light, No People. And even stranger, no notion of who he is, or where he comes from. All he knows is his name. He arrives in a Farm-Like place called the Glade, with around 50 teenagers, all with no memory but their names. He quickly discovers the Glade is surrounded by a HUGE maze, filled with nightmarish creatures called Grievers, bred by a company called WICKED (World In Catastrophe- Killzone Experiment Department). Thomas soon realizes that they must escape the maze if they wish to stay alive. However, to do this he must unlock the secrets of his mind, or the lives of his friends will be wasted. He won't have to do it alone however, joined by his friends Teresa, Chuck, Minho, Newt, and sorta Alby.
You'll notice this review didn't have as many spoilers as the last, and that is because I'm avoiding a long monologue, and decided not to spoil it from now on.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
The Lost Hero
He's done Greek, he's done Egyptian, but he's not done yet! Give it up for Rick Riordan's Latest book, The Lost Hero! Coming back to his 1st series, Percy Jackson, Riordan has made an astonishing sequel. He has taken characters such as Annabeth and Percy, and adding more newer characters he's made a brilliant mix of Greek and now Roman myths.
That being said, The Lost Hero is just as amazing (if not more) as its prequel. It brings all the elements that we loved in Percy Jackson, and even MORE action. A good balance of humor, action, mystery, and adventure, this book is one you won't want to miss.
This last part is a brief overview of the book. Skip if you like, because I'm warning you now.
The book starts off on an ordinary school bus. Jason wakes up sitting between a girl and boy who claim to be his best friends, and without any memory of who he is or where he's going. The two, who's names are Piper and Leo soon prove to be fellow demigods, and Jason saves them from 3 Venti, AKA Storm Spirits, with ease. The trio is taken to Camp Half-Blood by Annabeth and Brutus, son of Iris (goddess of the rainbow). Piper and Leo are quickly claimed by Aphrodite and Hephaestus, respectively, and it is realized that Jason was claimed by Zeus long ago. They quickly are sent on their first (known) quest, to free Hera from Mother Earth herself. before they leave however, it is discovered that Thalia is Jason's actual sister (and not just on the godly side). Throughout their journey they work with each other, and their special powers, to combat numerous enemies. These include Midas and a trio of Cyclopes, while managing to rescue their Satyr protector Coach Hedge. Piper soon reveals to Leo and Jason that her father has been kidnapped by a Giant, and Thalia and the hunters hold off Mother Earth until Jason, Leo, Piper, and Coach Hedge can get there. When they arrive however, The King of the Giants rises and Jason confronts him. While he holds off the giant, Leo and Piper free Hera, and the giant flees. Jason and his friends return and it is soon revealed that Percy Jackson, who has been missing for a week is in the Roman Camp Jason came from.
Final Notes: Jason, Piper, and Leo all have special powers. Jason can control winds to "Fly", Piper can get people to do what she wants by "Charmspeaking" them, and Leo has control over fire.
That being said, The Lost Hero is just as amazing (if not more) as its prequel. It brings all the elements that we loved in Percy Jackson, and even MORE action. A good balance of humor, action, mystery, and adventure, this book is one you won't want to miss.
This last part is a brief overview of the book. Skip if you like, because I'm warning you now.
The book starts off on an ordinary school bus. Jason wakes up sitting between a girl and boy who claim to be his best friends, and without any memory of who he is or where he's going. The two, who's names are Piper and Leo soon prove to be fellow demigods, and Jason saves them from 3 Venti, AKA Storm Spirits, with ease. The trio is taken to Camp Half-Blood by Annabeth and Brutus, son of Iris (goddess of the rainbow). Piper and Leo are quickly claimed by Aphrodite and Hephaestus, respectively, and it is realized that Jason was claimed by Zeus long ago. They quickly are sent on their first (known) quest, to free Hera from Mother Earth herself. before they leave however, it is discovered that Thalia is Jason's actual sister (and not just on the godly side). Throughout their journey they work with each other, and their special powers, to combat numerous enemies. These include Midas and a trio of Cyclopes, while managing to rescue their Satyr protector Coach Hedge. Piper soon reveals to Leo and Jason that her father has been kidnapped by a Giant, and Thalia and the hunters hold off Mother Earth until Jason, Leo, Piper, and Coach Hedge can get there. When they arrive however, The King of the Giants rises and Jason confronts him. While he holds off the giant, Leo and Piper free Hera, and the giant flees. Jason and his friends return and it is soon revealed that Percy Jackson, who has been missing for a week is in the Roman Camp Jason came from.
Final Notes: Jason, Piper, and Leo all have special powers. Jason can control winds to "Fly", Piper can get people to do what she wants by "Charmspeaking" them, and Leo has control over fire.
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