Witch and Wizard

Summery:
It's overwhelming. A city's worth of angry faces staring
up at me like I'm a wicked criminal. The stadium is
filled past capacity. Hundreds of thousands of curious,
uncaring, or at least indifferent faces . . .
And there are no moist eyes, much less tears.
No stomping feet.
No fist raised in solidarity.

In fact, as the countdown ticker flashes onto the

giant video screens, it's looking to be my family's last day.
I see my brother, Whit, wondering if there's some
last-minute way out of this. I see my mother crying
quietly for Whit and me. I see my father, stooped
with resignation, but smiling at me and my brother-
trying to remind us that there is no point being
miserable in our last moments on this planet.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. There's a lot
to cover before we get to the details of our
public execution.

So let's go back a bit . . . .

Review:

I loved this book but some things I want to point out are:

1. I didn't like how the author switched from Wisty to Whit's point of view. You should have one person telling the story.

2. "The One Who ______ " was unnecessary.

3. The magic and wicca theme is overused.

4. The characters were predictable and 2-D.

5. Instead of YA writing this was geared towards children.

Final Grading:

Details: 7/10
Characters: 5/10
Plot: 6/10
Theme: 8/10
Recommendation: 4/10

Total:30/50

The Strange Case Of The Origami Yoda

This book written by Tom Angleberger is a book of stories told by children who have had experiences with the strange guidance of the origami Yoda.

Dwight is a creep I mean he's done some really weird things like wear the same shirt for a month or wearing a cape. But for once he does something cool, he makes origami Yoda. That is when things get weird, origami Yoda can actually predict the future, or help people out of a tricky situation. His advice actually works so soon there is a line of sixth graders lining up to ask questions.

This book is great for kids 8 and up.

Details:
Pages:141
Chapters:?
Series:1/1

The Door To Time

This book by Pierdomenico Baccalario is a book about Jason and Julia Covenant, who have just moved from the hustle-bustle of the London city to Argo Manor, a mansion in the middle of nowhere.

In this house there is a door. It hides unimaginable mysteries, unbelievable dangers and the adventure of a life time. The door is a secret to everyone, locked and hidden behind a wardrobe. But that will change when Julia, Jason and there new friend Rick find out what is behind it.

I would recommend this book to anyone 8 and up.

Details:
Pages, 222
Chapters, 24
First of 8 books, some that have not been translated from Italian.

The Eyes Of Kid Midas

This book by Neal Shusterman is a book about Kevin Midas, who is tired of being picked on by bullies. So when he finds a pair of magical sunglasses on a school camping trip that give him, well anything, he is as happy as a kid in a candy store. At first he uses it for only fun stuff, like ice cream cones and soda machines, this addictions soon makes him turn to his buried, dark ,twisted wishes, and it soon gets out of hand.

I would recommend this book for anyone 10 and up.

Details: Pages, 148
Chapters, 17
The only book in a "series"