Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 1
This is the first issue in a series of manga based on the Capcom video game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. This manga follows the same format as the game, as in being divided into separate cases that all tie into each other, rather than just one storyline. There are various references to the game, from small character references to the trademark “OBJECTION!!”.
This particular issue includes all of Case One, Turnabout with the Wind, in which Phoenix is yet again tasked with proving his friend Larry Butz innocent of murder, and the first half of Case Two, Turnabout Gallows, in which a man commits suicide after claiming to be chased by “the spider”, and Phoenix must prove the victim’s boss innocent of the crime. If you’re a fan of the Ace Attorney video games, or just a fan of mystery in general, then try this book out. Trust me, it’ll be worth the time.
Review by Joe
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Look for me by Moonlight - Book Review by Janae
Look For Me By Moonlight
by Mary Downing Hahn
Based on the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, someone named Vincent Morthanos comes to town. Cynda resorts to staying with her father and his new family, her step-mother and -brother, while her mother and step-father live in Italy for a few years. One night, Vincent, a charming and attractive man, visits the inn that Cynda's step-family owns and lives in. Vincent and Cynda are instantly attracted to each other and a love affair erupts. The closer Cynda and Vincent become, the closer Cynda gets to the truth about Vincent: he's a vampire. Can Cynda get away from Vincent before her life is taken away by the one she "loves"?
Review by Janae
by Mary Downing Hahn
Based on the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, someone named Vincent Morthanos comes to town. Cynda resorts to staying with her father and his new family, her step-mother and -brother, while her mother and step-father live in Italy for a few years. One night, Vincent, a charming and attractive man, visits the inn that Cynda's step-family owns and lives in. Vincent and Cynda are instantly attracted to each other and a love affair erupts. The closer Cynda and Vincent become, the closer Cynda gets to the truth about Vincent: he's a vampire. Can Cynda get away from Vincent before her life is taken away by the one she "loves"?
Review by Janae
A Lesson Before Dying - Book Review by Janae
A Lesson Before Dying
by Ernest Gaines
Set in southern Louisiana in the late 1940s, a man named Jefferson is convicted of murder. Jefferson, being a black man, was simply just in the wrong place at the wrong time and is sentenced to death without even a speck of evidence that he committed any crime. Grant Wiggins, the town's grade school teacher, is asked to visit Jefferson up until his day of execution to teach him how to be a man. He is put up to this by Miss Emma, Jefferson's godmother, who is best friend to Tante Lou, Wiggin's aunt. Wiggins overcomes many obstacles and learns many life lessons (ironically) while teaching Jefferson through simple lessons. Just by following these simple lessons allows Jefferson to die like a man with his head held high.
Review by Janae
by Ernest Gaines
Set in southern Louisiana in the late 1940s, a man named Jefferson is convicted of murder. Jefferson, being a black man, was simply just in the wrong place at the wrong time and is sentenced to death without even a speck of evidence that he committed any crime. Grant Wiggins, the town's grade school teacher, is asked to visit Jefferson up until his day of execution to teach him how to be a man. He is put up to this by Miss Emma, Jefferson's godmother, who is best friend to Tante Lou, Wiggin's aunt. Wiggins overcomes many obstacles and learns many life lessons (ironically) while teaching Jefferson through simple lessons. Just by following these simple lessons allows Jefferson to die like a man with his head held high.
Review by Janae
Monday, August 8, 2011
The Princess Bride - Book Review by Rebecca
The Princess Bride
Abridged version by William Goldman
My dad gave me this book and told me to read it, and since he usually picks good books for me, I decided i'd give it a try. I loved it! I couldn't put it down!! Its about Butttercup, and how torn she is between Westley, her first love, and Prince Humperdinck, who she has promised to marry. There's battles for claim of the princess, battles for the sake of battling, battles for love, battles to see who is the strongest, or bravest. When she has finally lost all hope of love, that when Westley comes back for her, and she can't decide between love and promises; until she realizes that the prince plans to kill her! Love, adventure, and a possibly happy ending? Yes please!
Book Review by Rebecca
Abridged version by William Goldman
My dad gave me this book and told me to read it, and since he usually picks good books for me, I decided i'd give it a try. I loved it! I couldn't put it down!! Its about Butttercup, and how torn she is between Westley, her first love, and Prince Humperdinck, who she has promised to marry. There's battles for claim of the princess, battles for the sake of battling, battles for love, battles to see who is the strongest, or bravest. When she has finally lost all hope of love, that when Westley comes back for her, and she can't decide between love and promises; until she realizes that the prince plans to kill her! Love, adventure, and a possibly happy ending? Yes please!
Book Review by Rebecca
Monday, July 11, 2011
Her and Me and You - Book Review by Janae
Her and Me and You by Lauren Strasnick
This story is about Alex, a girl whose world comes crashing down in front of her. She moves, along with her heartbroken mother, to a new town. Little did they know what was in store for them. Her and Me and You is filled with secret affairs, love, heartache, stolen kisses, and psychotic twin sisters. Once you pick this book up, you have no choice but to keep reading.
Book review by Janae
This story is about Alex, a girl whose world comes crashing down in front of her. She moves, along with her heartbroken mother, to a new town. Little did they know what was in store for them. Her and Me and You is filled with secret affairs, love, heartache, stolen kisses, and psychotic twin sisters. Once you pick this book up, you have no choice but to keep reading.
Book review by Janae
Treasure Island - Book Review by Lilli
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island is not a very good book. It is about a young boy named Jim Hawkins. A captain dies in his inn, and he finds a treasure map. Jim travels with pirates to treasure island. I would not read this book again.
Book review by Lilli
Treasure Island is not a very good book. It is about a young boy named Jim Hawkins. A captain dies in his inn, and he finds a treasure map. Jim travels with pirates to treasure island. I would not read this book again.
Book review by Lilli
The False Princess - Book Review by Mary
The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
I started this figuring it would fail in my expectations. I'm happy to say it passed. :) This book reminded me of the Tamora Pierce books. The romance was expected, but different and much better than the normal teen books out there. The plot was surprising, fun, upbeat, and had unexpected twists. The characters were well-rounded and shockingly, had flaws! Read this book, I hope you like it!
Book review by Mary
I started this figuring it would fail in my expectations. I'm happy to say it passed. :) This book reminded me of the Tamora Pierce books. The romance was expected, but different and much better than the normal teen books out there. The plot was surprising, fun, upbeat, and had unexpected twists. The characters were well-rounded and shockingly, had flaws! Read this book, I hope you like it!
Book review by Mary
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