Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 2
This game is an insult to php, 60% of the code for this game was burrowed form the-ninjarpg.com. The staff is very bad, one of the admin will ban you because you tell them that the code for his game is burrowed.
If you ever want to play a game i say do not play this one, play a far more better game.
----reviewed by Leone
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Games - Elf Island
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
Elf Island is a great game. It is aimed towards kids ages 8 to 14 , but don't be fooled many teenagers and adults play it as well. It is a great game for the whole family. In Elf Island you are an Elf which you can personalize with many different clothing items and styles. Elf Island is not your average online game. Elf Island is gaming for good. Elf Island is a safe place for kids to have fun and make a difference in the real world. It has a chat filter and much more to keep its members happy and safe. The community of Elf Island all participate in Goodquests to help make a difference in the real world. Goodquests are quests that everyone can do to reach a goal to do good. Some recent Goodquests the Elf Island community has completed were for, Polar Bears, Sharks, Building houses in Honduras and many more. Currently, elves are helping Pandas! When playing Goodquests you don't only help the world but you can win prizes and coins. Elf Islanders can make a difference in the world thanks to non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Plant 2020, Polar Bear International, Pandas international, Fresh Producers, Wild Aid and more.
There are also many fun things to do on the Island other then Goodquests. You can also find many games throughout the island. These games are lot's of fun and you can earn coins playing them. Later you can spend those coins in the market place for cool items at stores such as Holiday Curio, the Wing Dome, the General Store and more! You can use the items you buy to decorate your own room, which you choose when you join. You can always buy a new room and add rooms.
Also in Elf Island you can always find staff members around. Mods are very helpful in answering questions and keeping everyone safe. Hosts do the same as Mods but they also hold games in which you can win prizes. In game you can always send a question, or report a player to the M button(message to the staff) and I find they get back to you fairly quickly.
Elf Island also holds many contests and Giveaways. Though one of the best things is the great friends you can make and add to your buddies list.
There are also many awesome places to visit on the island, some are the Volcano, beach, woods, meadow, Marsh, Mountain Cave, Ice cavern, Savanna, and many more! The rooms are very cool and beautiful! Elf Islanders can also win awards when they go above and beyond when trading,gifting items, and just playing and many more. With they award you can redeem prizes as well. You can do all this for free, but you can also pay to be a member and get special member only goods, get an allowance, more clothing options and much more! Elf Island is always coming up with new fun ways to do good and is growing fast and making some awesome updates frequently. Most everyone I find is so friendly and helpful and I look forward to continue to play Elf Island as it continues to grow.
Visit Elf Island Here: http://www.elfisland.com/
You can also visit the Elf Island Fansite of the year here: http://www.elfislandfansite.com/
There you can find lot's of helpful information, including the wiki which is a full directory of every item, room, quests, events, and more that has ever been or is on Elf Island! You can find the latest news and see what other Elves are doing around the island! You can also find some helpful threads and make your own threads if you have questions, opinions, ect.
----reviewed by CleverCoolPuppy
Game genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
Elf Island is a great game. It is aimed towards kids ages 8 to 14 , but don't be fooled many teenagers and adults play it as well. It is a great game for the whole family. In Elf Island you are an Elf which you can personalize with many different clothing items and styles. Elf Island is not your average online game. Elf Island is gaming for good. Elf Island is a safe place for kids to have fun and make a difference in the real world. It has a chat filter and much more to keep its members happy and safe. The community of Elf Island all participate in Goodquests to help make a difference in the real world. Goodquests are quests that everyone can do to reach a goal to do good. Some recent Goodquests the Elf Island community has completed were for, Polar Bears, Sharks, Building houses in Honduras and many more. Currently, elves are helping Pandas! When playing Goodquests you don't only help the world but you can win prizes and coins. Elf Islanders can make a difference in the world thanks to non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Plant 2020, Polar Bear International, Pandas international, Fresh Producers, Wild Aid and more.
There are also many fun things to do on the Island other then Goodquests. You can also find many games throughout the island. These games are lot's of fun and you can earn coins playing them. Later you can spend those coins in the market place for cool items at stores such as Holiday Curio, the Wing Dome, the General Store and more! You can use the items you buy to decorate your own room, which you choose when you join. You can always buy a new room and add rooms.
Also in Elf Island you can always find staff members around. Mods are very helpful in answering questions and keeping everyone safe. Hosts do the same as Mods but they also hold games in which you can win prizes. In game you can always send a question, or report a player to the M button(message to the staff) and I find they get back to you fairly quickly.
Elf Island also holds many contests and Giveaways. Though one of the best things is the great friends you can make and add to your buddies list.
There are also many awesome places to visit on the island, some are the Volcano, beach, woods, meadow, Marsh, Mountain Cave, Ice cavern, Savanna, and many more! The rooms are very cool and beautiful! Elf Islanders can also win awards when they go above and beyond when trading,gifting items, and just playing and many more. With they award you can redeem prizes as well. You can do all this for free, but you can also pay to be a member and get special member only goods, get an allowance, more clothing options and much more! Elf Island is always coming up with new fun ways to do good and is growing fast and making some awesome updates frequently. Most everyone I find is so friendly and helpful and I look forward to continue to play Elf Island as it continues to grow.
Visit Elf Island Here: http://www.elfisland.com/
You can also visit the Elf Island Fansite of the year here: http://www.elfislandfansite.com/
There you can find lot's of helpful information, including the wiki which is a full directory of every item, room, quests, events, and more that has ever been or is on Elf Island! You can find the latest news and see what other Elves are doing around the island! You can also find some helpful threads and make your own threads if you have questions, opinions, ect.
----reviewed by CleverCoolPuppy
Monday, July 06, 2009
Books - The Gimlet Eye (Book Three in Quentaris: Quest of the Lost City) by James Roy
Rate the book: 9/10
Ford Street Publishing, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-87646-77-2
Price: AUD$16.95
The First lot of Quentaris books was a series of shared-world, stand-alone novels for kids, all set in the magical city of Quentaris. They had some recurring characters, but for the most part each book focussed on a new set of main characters. The second series Quentaris: Quest of the Lost City is a little different. The city has been magically uprooted and is now flying through the uncharted rift-maze with the aide of giant sails. And the novels are no longer quite so stand-alone, as they follow the adventures of the same set of characters, most notably — Tab Vidler, the orphan who can enter the minds of animals; her best friends, Philmon and Amelia; Fontagu Wizroth III, actor and scoundrel; Torby, the young boy rescued from the prisons of the rival city, Tolrush; and Captain Verris.
The Gimlet Eye takes things in a new direction, again. The Archon, who has ruled the city since the first set of books, dies. This signals a great change for the city of Quentaris, as the Archon’s spoiled and power-hunger nephew Florian takes charge. He exiles or imprisons many of the people who had previously held key positions in the running of the city, and puts into play is own secret agenda. Under his rule, Quentaris seems set on a course of piracy… unless Tab and her friends can put things right.
James Roy has done exceptionally well at taking characters created by another author and making them his own. This book really hits the mark in terms of characterisation and also delivers an intriguing fast-paced story. My only real reservation is that I found the conclusion a little too speedy and neat. But that certainly didn’t stop me enjoying the book.
The cover, by Les Peterson, is the best so far.
---- reviewed by George Ivanoff (www.georgeivanoff.com.au)
Reviewer Bio
George Ivanoff is a Melbourne based author who has written over 25 books for children and teenagers. Two of his books (Life, Death and Detention and Real Sci-Fi) are on the booklist for the 2008 Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge – this is their fourth year on the list. George used to regularly review books, CDs and DVDs for the now defunct Frontier Magazine. Check out George’s website at: www.georgeivanoff.com.au
Ford Street Publishing, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-87646-77-2
Price: AUD$16.95
The First lot of Quentaris books was a series of shared-world, stand-alone novels for kids, all set in the magical city of Quentaris. They had some recurring characters, but for the most part each book focussed on a new set of main characters. The second series Quentaris: Quest of the Lost City is a little different. The city has been magically uprooted and is now flying through the uncharted rift-maze with the aide of giant sails. And the novels are no longer quite so stand-alone, as they follow the adventures of the same set of characters, most notably — Tab Vidler, the orphan who can enter the minds of animals; her best friends, Philmon and Amelia; Fontagu Wizroth III, actor and scoundrel; Torby, the young boy rescued from the prisons of the rival city, Tolrush; and Captain Verris.
The Gimlet Eye takes things in a new direction, again. The Archon, who has ruled the city since the first set of books, dies. This signals a great change for the city of Quentaris, as the Archon’s spoiled and power-hunger nephew Florian takes charge. He exiles or imprisons many of the people who had previously held key positions in the running of the city, and puts into play is own secret agenda. Under his rule, Quentaris seems set on a course of piracy… unless Tab and her friends can put things right.
James Roy has done exceptionally well at taking characters created by another author and making them his own. This book really hits the mark in terms of characterisation and also delivers an intriguing fast-paced story. My only real reservation is that I found the conclusion a little too speedy and neat. But that certainly didn’t stop me enjoying the book.
The cover, by Les Peterson, is the best so far.
---- reviewed by George Ivanoff (www.georgeivanoff.com.au)
Reviewer Bio
George Ivanoff is a Melbourne based author who has written over 25 books for children and teenagers. Two of his books (Life, Death and Detention and Real Sci-Fi) are on the booklist for the 2008 Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge – this is their fourth year on the list. George used to regularly review books, CDs and DVDs for the now defunct Frontier Magazine. Check out George’s website at: www.georgeivanoff.com.au
Books - Ice-Cream Man By Jenny Mounfield
Rate the book: 9/10
Ford Street Publishing, 2008
ISBN: 978-1-876462-68-0
Price: AUD$16.95
The cover and the blurb on the back of this book led me to expect a run-of-the-mill teen horror about a murderous ice-cream man. Not that I don’t enjoy a formulaic horror novel every now and then… But what I read this time was an intelligent, character-driven suspense with elements of horror.
Three kids play a silly prank on the driver of an ice-cream van, and then find themselves being stalked by that driver. It’s a tense book — right from the first sentence: “Marty flicked sweat out of his eyes as he hurtled down the path towards the bike compound.” And Mounfield manages to skilfully maintain that tension all the way to the end.
Although the catalyst of the story is the title’s Ice-cream Man, much of the tension and drama is actually derived from the three main characters’ lives. Marty is stuck in a wheelchair with an over-protective mother watching over him. Aaron is trying to deal with his bullying stepbrother and parents who don’t listen. Rick is coping with the recent death of his father and his mother’s subsequent slide into alcoholism. It is these characters and their life-struggles that form the most interesting aspect of the book. Their dealings with the Ice-cream Man, then adds to the tension. I felt myself quickly liking these kids, if not their choices, and wanting then to be able to smooth out their lives.
I did find the resolution to the stalking scenario to be a little predictable. But that did not detract from my enjoyment of the characters’ journeys. All up, this is a strong, tense novel, that’s well worth a read.
----reviewed by George Ivanoff (www.georgeivanoff.com.au)
Reviewer Bio
George Ivanoff is a Melbourne based author who has written over 30 books for children and teenagers. Two of his books (Life, Death and Detention and Real Sci-Fi) have been on the booklist for the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge since its inception in 2005. George’s latest publication is a series of five chapter book, Cory Jansen: Teen Spy (Pinnacle Press, NZ, 2008). Check out George’s website at: www.georgeivanoff.com.au
Ford Street Publishing, 2008
ISBN: 978-1-876462-68-0
Price: AUD$16.95
The cover and the blurb on the back of this book led me to expect a run-of-the-mill teen horror about a murderous ice-cream man. Not that I don’t enjoy a formulaic horror novel every now and then… But what I read this time was an intelligent, character-driven suspense with elements of horror.
Three kids play a silly prank on the driver of an ice-cream van, and then find themselves being stalked by that driver. It’s a tense book — right from the first sentence: “Marty flicked sweat out of his eyes as he hurtled down the path towards the bike compound.” And Mounfield manages to skilfully maintain that tension all the way to the end.
Although the catalyst of the story is the title’s Ice-cream Man, much of the tension and drama is actually derived from the three main characters’ lives. Marty is stuck in a wheelchair with an over-protective mother watching over him. Aaron is trying to deal with his bullying stepbrother and parents who don’t listen. Rick is coping with the recent death of his father and his mother’s subsequent slide into alcoholism. It is these characters and their life-struggles that form the most interesting aspect of the book. Their dealings with the Ice-cream Man, then adds to the tension. I felt myself quickly liking these kids, if not their choices, and wanting then to be able to smooth out their lives.
I did find the resolution to the stalking scenario to be a little predictable. But that did not detract from my enjoyment of the characters’ journeys. All up, this is a strong, tense novel, that’s well worth a read.
----reviewed by George Ivanoff (www.georgeivanoff.com.au)
Reviewer Bio
George Ivanoff is a Melbourne based author who has written over 30 books for children and teenagers. Two of his books (Life, Death and Detention and Real Sci-Fi) have been on the booklist for the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge since its inception in 2005. George’s latest publication is a series of five chapter book, Cory Jansen: Teen Spy (Pinnacle Press, NZ, 2008). Check out George’s website at: www.georgeivanoff.com.au
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Books - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Rate the book: -2The literary world has been taken by storm by the Young Adult paranormal romance Twilight, by the first time author, Stephenie Meyer. Certainly no one could begrudge Meyer her success – especially for an amateur writer to have this kind of explosive reaction to her books.
But is her fame deserved? Of course this writer can see the attraction – a dark, mysterious Edward Cullen bursts into the seemingly plain Bella Swan’s life, a dazzling Adonis, a hollow shell of a man – no personality, see, so the readers can superimpose their idea of the ‘perfect man’ on him.
Well, alright, let’s look at the male protagonists. Dark, sexy Edward Cullen may seem perfect, but the only character traits we see in him is that he is obsessive and...well, a stalker. Admitting to following Swan and watching her sleep unawares, Swan waves it off as ‘love’, disregarding, of course, the fact that she has only known him for literally 4 days. www.ReachOut.com defines they key symptoms in an ‘abusive relationship’ as possessiveness – definitely shown through Edward’s incessant need to ‘have Bella safe’ and insists he knows ‘what’s best for her’, going so far as to employ his sibling to kidnap her in Chapter 6 of Eclipse – jealousy – obviously in a romance there will be jealousy, but to dismantle her car engine to prevent her from seeing her friend, ‘for her own good’, perhaps is going a little over the mark? – and controlling behaviour, which speaks for itself through the aforementioned examples.
The secondary male protagonist, Jacob Black, is the long-lost friend who is naturally in love with Swan (who isn’t?). One of the only characters in Twilight who actually has a personality, we fall in love with Black all across New Moon, where Edward is mercifully absent for most of the book. But in Eclipse, we see a very dramatic shift in his person, finding Black suddenly becomes...pure evil.
Okay, maybe that’s an overstatement. But for a feminist reading Twilight, I have to be a little nasty. Jacob’s repeated sexual harassments – not to mention going so far as to threaten suicide should she not kiss him...and then, in the middle of this harassment, Bella up and decides she loves him – definitely warrants some concern for the impressionable young teens reading.
Let me see, what is the very basic criteria for a good novel? Plot – I can’t really seem to find one. Oh, wait, got one, right at the end – although does it count if it’s just an excuse for Swan to play the damsel-in-distress yet again? Character development – well, Meyer didn’t intend on publishing, so allowances must be made for that, and the bad writing, and the lack of good morals, messages or symbols...
Looking past all the technicalities, we look at the storyline. Teenage girl moves from one place to a very different setting all together, makes friends and a supernatural being falls in love with her. Wait a minute...this all sounds very familiar. Oh, right, wasn’t this the storyline to the great paranormal romance, Mediator by MEG CABOT?
Never mind. Meyer didn’t intend on publishing, did she? Who cares if the storyline is plagerised, or that the entire story has already been done?
Of course, it’s a romance. Romances have clichés, and you can always see a pattern. The handsome supernatural being falls in love with the female protagonist – it’s been used a lot. So what if none of the characters have a personality? It’s a romance, therefore it’s okay to have clichés. But to have a story completely built on clichés and stereotypes? Suffice to say the line has to be drawn somewhere.
But of course, this is just my own opinion. Stephen King gave his own, shocking the world momentarily before the torrents of angry Twilighters yelled, insulted and threatened one of the best authors of the 20th Century. The same thing also happened with Hamish and Andy, a leading radio show on Fox FM; making a few harmless jokes on the Twilight movie, they were inundated with angry emails and letters, consisting of, and I quote, “mostly suck, crap and idiot.”
All this, and not to mention the attacks on ‘anti-Twilighters’. www.twilightsucks.com, a literary forum dedicated to all things anti-Twilight or –Stephenie Meyer, has an entire topic solely devoted to attacks by extremist Twilight fans. Perhaps not all of them are verified, but to disregard them all for the mere chance that they might not be true? If you look at the amount of broken arms, scratches, bruises and general injuries caused by ‘rabid twilighters’, you have to start wondering when Stephenie Meyer is going to call down her army of ‘fanpires’ and tell them that it’s okay for others not to like Twilight!
But knowing Stephenie Meyer, that’s not happening anytime soon.
----reviewed by Rafal
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Books - I, Coriander by Sally Gardner
Rate the book: 10
I loved the book! It was set out in parts and chapters, so that it was easy to follow, and the print was a good size. I thought it was written cleverly due to the setting and time of the book, and well researched. It had a steady plot line that followed an idea, and developed well throughout the book. This book had my attention hooked the whole way through - I could hardly put it down! It was quite complicated with all aspects of the plot but easy to follow and not boring at all! I loved the fantasy side of this book, and also the setting!
Overall I thought this was an interesting, intruiging book that I thoroughly enjoyed!
----reviewed by another
From webgurl - The plot of I, Coriander from Wikipedia
I loved the book! It was set out in parts and chapters, so that it was easy to follow, and the print was a good size. I thought it was written cleverly due to the setting and time of the book, and well researched. It had a steady plot line that followed an idea, and developed well throughout the book. This book had my attention hooked the whole way through - I could hardly put it down! It was quite complicated with all aspects of the plot but easy to follow and not boring at all! I loved the fantasy side of this book, and also the setting!
Overall I thought this was an interesting, intruiging book that I thoroughly enjoyed!
----reviewed by another
From webgurl - The plot of I, Coriander from Wikipedia
It tells the story of a girl named Coriander, and her childhood. Coriander starts an adventure she cannot stop when she slips on a pair of silver shoes from an anonymous person. She soon finds out all her mother's deepest secrets and must fight the evil Rosmore to save her mother's power and her father's faith.
Books - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Rate the book: 8 and 1/2
I loved this book it just kept me turning the pages i was really ingaged and it was a great novel i will definately read it again.
----reviewed by sarah
I loved this book it just kept me turning the pages i was really ingaged and it was a great novel i will definately read it again.
----reviewed by sarah
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Books - Angus, Thongs and Full - Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
Rate the book: 8
I love this book because every single teenage girl can relate to this one way or another. I love how Louise Rennison has written the book!
----reviewed by grace
I love this book because every single teenage girl can relate to this one way or another. I love how Louise Rennison has written the book!
----reviewed by grace
Friday, May 22, 2009
Books - The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Rate the book: 8.5
when i first picked up the book i thought not another book but then i read a couple of pages and it seemed interesting so i kept going and turned out to be a great book.
----reviewed by Matt
when i first picked up the book i thought not another book but then i read a couple of pages and it seemed interesting so i kept going and turned out to be a great book.
----reviewed by Matt
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Books - Finnikin of the rock by Melina Marchetta
Rate the book: 9
This is a powerful new fantasy from the popular author of ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ Quite different from her earlier novels, this is an engrossing adventure story set in the cursed kingdom of Lumatere. Finnikin of the Rock and his guardian Sir Topher have been travelling through the land of their exiled people for ten years recording their losses in the Book of Lumatere and waiting for a sign that the terrible curse will be lifted. When they meet the young novice, Evanjalin, they begin the final part of their journey together with the belief that they will finally be able to return to Lumatere and reunite their people. This book has been nominated for the CBC Book of the Year in the Older Readers category for 2009.
----reviewed by sue
This is a powerful new fantasy from the popular author of ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ Quite different from her earlier novels, this is an engrossing adventure story set in the cursed kingdom of Lumatere. Finnikin of the Rock and his guardian Sir Topher have been travelling through the land of their exiled people for ten years recording their losses in the Book of Lumatere and waiting for a sign that the terrible curse will be lifted. When they meet the young novice, Evanjalin, they begin the final part of their journey together with the belief that they will finally be able to return to Lumatere and reunite their people. This book has been nominated for the CBC Book of the Year in the Older Readers category for 2009.
----reviewed by sue
Books - A bad boy can be good for a girl by Tanya Lee Stone
Rate the book: 9
Three very different girls all get sucked in by one cute guy and share their experiences in the back pages of a library book called 'Forever'. This acts as a warning to other girls not to be used by a guy and do things they may regret later. Written in verse it is really easy to read and makes good sense.
----reviewed by sue
Three very different girls all get sucked in by one cute guy and share their experiences in the back pages of a library book called 'Forever'. This acts as a warning to other girls not to be used by a guy and do things they may regret later. Written in verse it is really easy to read and makes good sense.
----reviewed by sue
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Books - Von Gobstopper's Arcade by Alexandra Adornetto
Rate the book: 5 stars
17 year old whiz author, Alexandra Adornetto, makes a wonderful and enchanting impression with her latest novel, the third and last book in her highly-acclaimed series, The Strangest Adventures. Yet again we meet our main protagonists, Milli and Ernest, who are very excited, along with the rest of the children of Drabville, after a toy arcade is opened by acclaimed toy maker, Gustav Von Gobstopper, in their very honor. Milli and Ernest and the rest of their class at their new school St Erudite visit there on an excursion and soon find themselves becoming allies with several amazing talking toys.
There, they learn of a macabre plot to destroy Christmas for the town, led by the, yet again, Lord Aldor, now transformed and going by the title of Dr Illustrious. Will the two children finally defeat Lord Aldor, or, will this be their final showdown …. ?
Adornetto’s book is amusing, enchanting, and quite original. The plotlines and characters are very quirky, which is a good thing. However, some of the too-big language used in the book and narrative rambling leads the reader out of the story.
Nonetheless, highly recommended!
----reviewed by Brenton
17 year old whiz author, Alexandra Adornetto, makes a wonderful and enchanting impression with her latest novel, the third and last book in her highly-acclaimed series, The Strangest Adventures. Yet again we meet our main protagonists, Milli and Ernest, who are very excited, along with the rest of the children of Drabville, after a toy arcade is opened by acclaimed toy maker, Gustav Von Gobstopper, in their very honor. Milli and Ernest and the rest of their class at their new school St Erudite visit there on an excursion and soon find themselves becoming allies with several amazing talking toys.
There, they learn of a macabre plot to destroy Christmas for the town, led by the, yet again, Lord Aldor, now transformed and going by the title of Dr Illustrious. Will the two children finally defeat Lord Aldor, or, will this be their final showdown …. ?
Adornetto’s book is amusing, enchanting, and quite original. The plotlines and characters are very quirky, which is a good thing. However, some of the too-big language used in the book and narrative rambling leads the reader out of the story.
Nonetheless, highly recommended!
----reviewed by Brenton
Books - The Complete Book of Naughty Stories for Good Boys and Girls - Christopher Milne
This book is a funny book for kids of all ages. i know you will love this fantasic book. read well.
----reviewed by Ebony
----reviewed by Ebony
Books - Max Remy and Mission in Malta by Deborah Abela
A book leaving readers biting their nails in suspense.
----reviewed by Kate
----reviewed by Kate
Friday, March 27, 2009
National Youth Week
28th March - 5th April
The theme for this year's National Youth Week is Make a Move and Eastern Regional Libraries are holding some great events:
Bring a graphic novel to life!
Participate in a free hands-on Animation workshop. You will be working with Gregg Brown from Playanimation and you will learn skills including:
- animation principles
- character & set design
- filming.
When: Wednesday 1st April 4:30 - 8pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300
OR
When: Saturday 4th April 10am - 1:30pm
Where: Boronia Library, Park Cr, Boronia
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97624099
Fretshop performance
Live at Rowville Library, check out the Fretshop youth guitar collective performance.
When: Thursday 2nd April 6pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300
Edward or Jacob? Vampire or Werewolf? -- BOOKED OUT
Food, music, prizes and lots of surprises. You can even come dressed as your favourite character.
When: Thursday 2nd April 7 - 8:30pm
Where: Knox Library, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 98011422
Knox City Council - Knox Youth Short Film Festival
Also during Youth Week is the screening of films for the Knox Youth Short Film Festival.
When: Monday 30th March 6:30–9pm
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, cnr Mountain Hwy& Scoresby Rd, Bayswater
Cost: Free event
Enquiries contact Kate Clark phone 9298 8550
Shire of Yarra Ranges - Elevation!
Join in a skate and BMX comp (12&U /16&U /OPEN) $5 entry
Also featuring live music from Ashley's Affair, Meliki, Triact, The Duke's, Driveby Epic and the Power Percussion Group
PLUS .... free rockclimbing wall, market stalls, mental health photo exhibition and much more!
When: Saturday 4th April 11am - 4pm
Where: Lilydale Skate Bowl, Hardy St, Lilydale
Cheers, Maryanne
Monday, February 16, 2009
Knox Youth Short Film Festival
Just wanted to give a bit of a plug for the Knox Youth Short Film Festival. There's only a couple of weeks left to submit entries to the Festival. Submissions are sought from filmmakers 10-25 years old.
Entries can be any genre but you need to follow these guidelines:
Applications and entries due Wednesday 25th February 2009
Short films will be shown on Monday 30th March 6:30–9pm at the
Knox Community Arts Centre, Bayswater, as part of National Youth Week 2009.
Check out an ad for the Knox Youth Short Film Festival on Youtube - Green Foot Flicks
Cheers, Maryanne
Entries can be any genre but you need to follow these guidelines:
- The majority of the film crew lives, works, studies or hangs out within the City of Knox
- All films need to be of PG Rating
- All films need to be submitted on VHS or DVD
- All films to be no longer than 10 minutes long
Applications and entries due Wednesday 25th February 2009
Short films will be shown on Monday 30th March 6:30–9pm at the
Knox Community Arts Centre, Bayswater, as part of National Youth Week 2009.
Check out an ad for the Knox Youth Short Film Festival on Youtube - Green Foot Flicks
Cheers, Maryanne
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Books - Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Rate the book: 10
By the same author as "Looking For Alibrandi", is another great book about a teens life. Even though the main character, Francesca is Italian (like in Looking For Alibrandi), this book focuses moreso on the troubles she faces when she is sent to a school that has only just become co-ed, leaving her friends from her old school behind.This book is also about boy troubles rather than trouble because of her ethnicity. A great read for those who love romance/friend/family type books.
----reviewed by sarah
By the same author as "Looking For Alibrandi", is another great book about a teens life. Even though the main character, Francesca is Italian (like in Looking For Alibrandi), this book focuses moreso on the troubles she faces when she is sent to a school that has only just become co-ed, leaving her friends from her old school behind.This book is also about boy troubles rather than trouble because of her ethnicity. A great read for those who love romance/friend/family type books.
----reviewed by sarah
Books - Trixie Belden Series by Julie Cambell, Kathryn Kenny
Rate the book: 8
For those who like Nancy Drew this is a great series of 39 books that are focused on the main girl Trixie, and the mysteries she gets herself into with her brothers Mart and Brian, best friends Honey and Di, romantic interest (and Honey's adopted brother) Jim, and Dan Mangan. This group of teens from 13-16 y/o form a club together. Whilst it is similar to Nancy Drew, this is a more old fashioned setting. Trixie is also a tomboy compared to Nancy being a tall, beautiful, confident blonde. The series starts off with the first book being "The Secret of the Mansion" and then "The Red Trailer Mystery" which both set up the series. Great innocent reads.
----reviewed by sarah
For those who like Nancy Drew this is a great series of 39 books that are focused on the main girl Trixie, and the mysteries she gets herself into with her brothers Mart and Brian, best friends Honey and Di, romantic interest (and Honey's adopted brother) Jim, and Dan Mangan. This group of teens from 13-16 y/o form a club together. Whilst it is similar to Nancy Drew, this is a more old fashioned setting. Trixie is also a tomboy compared to Nancy being a tall, beautiful, confident blonde. The series starts off with the first book being "The Secret of the Mansion" and then "The Red Trailer Mystery" which both set up the series. Great innocent reads.
----reviewed by sarah
Books - One For The Money (Stephanie Plum series) by Janet Evanovich
Rate the book: 10
This book is the first in a ongoing series (currently still being written) about a woman in America who becomes jobless and is force to appeal to her cousin Vinnie for a job as a Bounty Hunter. Starting this job leads her to meet her to main romantic interests Joe Morelli (her on-off again boyfriend) and Ranger, the dark, mysterious man who pops in and out of her life. These books are great chick-flick type books, full of laughs, adventure and romance. A great series for slightly older readers (15+).
----reviewed by sarah
Note: this is in the adult fiction section of the library
This book is the first in a ongoing series (currently still being written) about a woman in America who becomes jobless and is force to appeal to her cousin Vinnie for a job as a Bounty Hunter. Starting this job leads her to meet her to main romantic interests Joe Morelli (her on-off again boyfriend) and Ranger, the dark, mysterious man who pops in and out of her life. These books are great chick-flick type books, full of laughs, adventure and romance. A great series for slightly older readers (15+).
----reviewed by sarah
Note: this is in the adult fiction section of the library
Monday, January 19, 2009
Books - The Stand by Stephen King
Rate the book: 10
Before I begin my review I will let you know that this is only the second Stephen King novel i'v ever read, (and definatly not the last) although I am a big fan of the "horror" genre.
The Stand is a amazing novel, The plot unfolds after a deadly virus escapes and almost imediatly kills 99% of the worlds population. From there the remaining surviours find themselves either joining a "good" or "evil" side, i know this may sound kind of lame but it works. The book is very lengthy over 1000 pages!! but it never became dull or boring. The way King can make you visualise the events that take place is amazing from corpses slowly decaying on the streets to gunfights and mass meetings. The dark, graphic and gritty atmosphere created is very enjoyable, it is worth noting that some themes may affect certain readers as it deals with death and god very heavily, it is also a very dark and gory novel.
Overall it is byfar the best book i have ever read to this date i also went to the trouble of buying the mini series which i would only reccomend to people who have read the book, although it was still quite a good adaption of the film, with a cameo of king himself which i found quite hurmorus. I highly reccomend reading this book dont be overwhelmed by the size of it as it will draw you in and you wont put it down.
----reviewed by adam
Before I begin my review I will let you know that this is only the second Stephen King novel i'v ever read, (and definatly not the last) although I am a big fan of the "horror" genre.
The Stand is a amazing novel, The plot unfolds after a deadly virus escapes and almost imediatly kills 99% of the worlds population. From there the remaining surviours find themselves either joining a "good" or "evil" side, i know this may sound kind of lame but it works. The book is very lengthy over 1000 pages!! but it never became dull or boring. The way King can make you visualise the events that take place is amazing from corpses slowly decaying on the streets to gunfights and mass meetings. The dark, graphic and gritty atmosphere created is very enjoyable, it is worth noting that some themes may affect certain readers as it deals with death and god very heavily, it is also a very dark and gory novel.
Overall it is byfar the best book i have ever read to this date i also went to the trouble of buying the mini series which i would only reccomend to people who have read the book, although it was still quite a good adaption of the film, with a cameo of king himself which i found quite hurmorus. I highly reccomend reading this book dont be overwhelmed by the size of it as it will draw you in and you wont put it down.
----reviewed by adam
Friday, January 02, 2009
Books - Corey in the Saddle by Bonnie Bryant
I really liked cory in the saddle and think you should write some more of those types of books i think it was the best one out of the series pony tails and loved readinf it the reason i loved readingn it so much was because it made you want to read on and was a cachy book i also like the name pony tails as you have probably worked out i like horses and have 4 of my own
----reviewed by Maddie
----reviewed by Maddie
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Books - Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Rate the book: 9
Nick is the bassist for a punk band with an ever changing name, and he's just had his heart broken. Norah doesn't know what she wants, and thinks she's ruined her life, by making all the wrong decisions just to annoy her super rich, music executive, father.
Nick and Norah are thrown together in one incredible night in New York City, that will change their lives.
This was a fantastic book, which has been made into a movie (due out in March '09, I think) and is really all about friends, love, and life in general; but mostly it's about music. And without sounding too sickening; the music of life. I'd recommend it to young adults; it's all sex, drugs, and lots and lots of swearing, but definitely an amazing read, totally romantic in places - not like a Mills and Boom romance novel, but really cool 'why-doesn't-this-happen-to-me-style' romantic. Read it!! It's fantastic!
----reviewed by kate
Nick is the bassist for a punk band with an ever changing name, and he's just had his heart broken. Norah doesn't know what she wants, and thinks she's ruined her life, by making all the wrong decisions just to annoy her super rich, music executive, father.
Nick and Norah are thrown together in one incredible night in New York City, that will change their lives.
This was a fantastic book, which has been made into a movie (due out in March '09, I think) and is really all about friends, love, and life in general; but mostly it's about music. And without sounding too sickening; the music of life. I'd recommend it to young adults; it's all sex, drugs, and lots and lots of swearing, but definitely an amazing read, totally romantic in places - not like a Mills and Boom romance novel, but really cool 'why-doesn't-this-happen-to-me-style' romantic. Read it!! It's fantastic!
----reviewed by kate
Books - The Secret Life of Sparrow Delaney by Suzanne Harper
Rate the book: 7.8
Sparrow just wants to be a normal 15 year old. But its hard to be normal when you are the youngest of seven sisters all named after birds, your grandmother practices Karate on you, there are baboon skulls decorating your front porch, and four of granny's husbands buried in the backyard. And you can see and talk to ghosts. Unfortunately for Sparrow, she is an amazing medium, and every ghost in the world knows it; although she does her best to ignore their constant requests for help. However when she starts at her new high school she meets two very nice boys; one's alive, but the other is dead, and Sparrow is the only person who can help them both.
This was a great story, and I'd recommend it to 12+ readers. The supernatural theme is really nicely handled, and it's definitely worth a read.
----reviewed by kate
Sparrow just wants to be a normal 15 year old. But its hard to be normal when you are the youngest of seven sisters all named after birds, your grandmother practices Karate on you, there are baboon skulls decorating your front porch, and four of granny's husbands buried in the backyard. And you can see and talk to ghosts. Unfortunately for Sparrow, she is an amazing medium, and every ghost in the world knows it; although she does her best to ignore their constant requests for help. However when she starts at her new high school she meets two very nice boys; one's alive, but the other is dead, and Sparrow is the only person who can help them both.
This was a great story, and I'd recommend it to 12+ readers. The supernatural theme is really nicely handled, and it's definitely worth a read.
----reviewed by kate
Friday, December 19, 2008
Books - To Dance: a Ballerina’s graphic novel by Siena Cherson Siegel with artwork by Mark Siegel
This is the story of Siena as she realises her childhood dream of becoming a ballerina. The story starts off in Puerto Rico with Siena as a 6 year old discovering about the world of dancing and then following Siena’s life as she decides that she wants to be a ballerina. The story then follows Siena as she pursues this dream to New York and onto the stage. The story also follows what is happening in Siena’s family life and how this affects her by spending more time working on her dancing.
The illustrations in the story draw the reader into Siena’s world. Through the graphic illustrations the story starts on the end pages of the book at both the beginning and the end. The words and the graphics work very well together and the story in an interesting insight into why people dedicate themselves to the world of dance. I found this story to be a great and enjoyable read but also one that makes the reader aware of what drives people to dedicate themselves to something like dance.
----reviewed by sarah
The illustrations in the story draw the reader into Siena’s world. Through the graphic illustrations the story starts on the end pages of the book at both the beginning and the end. The words and the graphics work very well together and the story in an interesting insight into why people dedicate themselves to the world of dance. I found this story to be a great and enjoyable read but also one that makes the reader aware of what drives people to dedicate themselves to something like dance.
----reviewed by sarah
Books - Broken glass by Sally Grindley
Our lives are fragile- one minute we are up the next down in the gutter. This is just the case for two the brothers in the novel, Broken glass by Sally Grindley. Suresh and Sandeep leave after their father loses his beloved mother and his job and becomes abusive, towards their mother and them. Sadly, the boys believe that things will improve for their mother if they are no longer around.
This is a powerful story of the hardships encountered by the boys in a large city in India. The only way they find of making, what turns out to be a pittance, to exist on, is to pick their way through mountains of rubbish in search of broken glass. However, amongst the seeming hopelessness of their lives, the boys find time to enjoy the pleasures of companionship with other street kids, through a simple game of cricket. A masterful novel, that allows the reader to imagine themselves running through the streets of India along with the other unfortunates.
----reviewed by pia
This is a powerful story of the hardships encountered by the boys in a large city in India. The only way they find of making, what turns out to be a pittance, to exist on, is to pick their way through mountains of rubbish in search of broken glass. However, amongst the seeming hopelessness of their lives, the boys find time to enjoy the pleasures of companionship with other street kids, through a simple game of cricket. A masterful novel, that allows the reader to imagine themselves running through the streets of India along with the other unfortunates.
----reviewed by pia
Books - Birth Of A Warrior by Michael Ford
Birth of a warrior by Michael Ford is a fast paced adventure story. The second in the series entitled Spartan Warrior, it is not necessary to have read the first, The Fire of Ares, to have a full understanding of the story as Ford artfully intersperses relevant details throughout. However the reader will want to devour the earlier title as well.
Lysander is a half breed, the son of a Spartan Warrior and a Helot slave, and is continually having to prove himself even to the extent of being forced to whip his old Helot friend, Timeon. Training to become a Spartan warrior is difficult and full of dangers. As part of this training, Lysander is sent into the mountains with only a small amount of water and bread, to face the Ordeal, a five day test with his old enemy Demaratos as a companion and another boy, Agesilaus as their guide. Each must use their wits, strength and sheer will to survive. Lysander soon discovers that Agesilaus means to sabotage his every move.
Boys will love this book. It has all of the ingredients to captivate them. Filled with fascinating historical detail, Birth of a Warrior is energetic and gritty. It is both enjoyable and entertaining whilst 'teaching' the reader about life and friendship.
----reviewed by pia
Lysander is a half breed, the son of a Spartan Warrior and a Helot slave, and is continually having to prove himself even to the extent of being forced to whip his old Helot friend, Timeon. Training to become a Spartan warrior is difficult and full of dangers. As part of this training, Lysander is sent into the mountains with only a small amount of water and bread, to face the Ordeal, a five day test with his old enemy Demaratos as a companion and another boy, Agesilaus as their guide. Each must use their wits, strength and sheer will to survive. Lysander soon discovers that Agesilaus means to sabotage his every move.
Boys will love this book. It has all of the ingredients to captivate them. Filled with fascinating historical detail, Birth of a Warrior is energetic and gritty. It is both enjoyable and entertaining whilst 'teaching' the reader about life and friendship.
----reviewed by pia
Books - Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan's latest offering, Tales from Outer Suburbia, is a whole package that is to be poured over countless times. From the intriguing front cover, of a dog sitting on a television set, that pulls the reader, most insistently, into the book, to the back cover. The 15 stories contained within are thought provoking, they cling to the reader, like survivors of a shipwreck holding on to the remains of the ship, even though the book has been closed. Initially, with casual reading. the stories appear fantastical and even, a little weird - surely a water buffalo could not exist in a suburban landscape, and certainly would not be directing the inhabitants. Delving deeper into each story, though, the reader finds meaning in the stories, even words of wisdom. The illustrations, whose media vary from crayon, pencil, paint and collage, add further meaning and delight to a reading of the tales.
To select favourites from the 15 wonderful stories (fables), is no easy task, However the tale of Eric the foreign exchange student is a special delight amongst many. It is easy to imagine a classroom teacher reading this without the illustrations and asking the students to picture Eric. How amazed they would be to view Tan's Eric? Or what about Grandpa's Story? Or distant rain? It leaves only one thing more for this reader to say, GO, GO quickly, grab a copy of Tales from Outer Suburbia, find a quiet place to sit, then don't move till you have read every word and examined every illustration, over and over again. It will thrill and delight you!
----reviewed by pia
To select favourites from the 15 wonderful stories (fables), is no easy task, However the tale of Eric the foreign exchange student is a special delight amongst many. It is easy to imagine a classroom teacher reading this without the illustrations and asking the students to picture Eric. How amazed they would be to view Tan's Eric? Or what about Grandpa's Story? Or distant rain? It leaves only one thing more for this reader to say, GO, GO quickly, grab a copy of Tales from Outer Suburbia, find a quiet place to sit, then don't move till you have read every word and examined every illustration, over and over again. It will thrill and delight you!
----reviewed by pia
Books - Rhyming Boy by Steven Herrick
Rhyming Boy is award winning author Steven Herrick's first foray into prose novels. It is about one young boy's search for identity. Obsessed with words, dictionaries and the Guinness Book of Records, Jayden Hayden (hence the nickname “rhyming boy”) lives with his single Mum, who is equally obsessive, but in her case with football and football players. One player in particular, Jayden Finch, to such an extent that she named her only child after him!
Life is fine, until the day the School Principal announces a program called Boys and Books and Breakfast. The Upper Primary male students are invited to bring along their favourite books and their Dad. With the help of new girl, Saskia, Jayden finds, not only his father, but also himself.
Rhyming Boy is a novel that touches Jayden's life sensitively. Herrick, as always, uses humour to great effect throughout the tale. Herrick's latest does not have the depth of his verse novels but, nevertheless, teenagers will see their own lives reflected in its pages.
----reviewed by Pia
Life is fine, until the day the School Principal announces a program called Boys and Books and Breakfast. The Upper Primary male students are invited to bring along their favourite books and their Dad. With the help of new girl, Saskia, Jayden finds, not only his father, but also himself.
Rhyming Boy is a novel that touches Jayden's life sensitively. Herrick, as always, uses humour to great effect throughout the tale. Herrick's latest does not have the depth of his verse novels but, nevertheless, teenagers will see their own lives reflected in its pages.
----reviewed by Pia
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Books - Twilight by Stephenie Meyers
Rate the book: 5.5
I know this is the biggest book in the world at the moment, but it just wasn't as good as I'd hoped. I'd been really looking forward to it, and had waited ages in the huge library line, before I gave up and went and bought my own copy. I figured I'd love it and I wanted to own it. But now that I've read it...
It is long, and it doesn't have to be that long, because it's really repetitive, and overly detailed. The first half of the book is really slow. We read about every class Bella takes at school, every meal she eats, and every bit of homework she does - even on days when she doesn't see Edward! There's no need for those days to even be in the book! Finally about half way the action starts, but that's mostly just Edward saying "Are you scared of me?" and Bella saying "No", even though she really is. Neither of them have any personality at all - no one in the entire town has any personality!
Then there's a huge build up to the climax at the end, which just fizzles into nothing.
I know everyone wants to read this at the moment, and once the movie comes out, it will no doubt be even bigger, but it's just disappointing. If you have to wait in a line of 500+ people, you want to make sure it's worth it, and sadly this just isn't.
----reviewed by kate
I know this is the biggest book in the world at the moment, but it just wasn't as good as I'd hoped. I'd been really looking forward to it, and had waited ages in the huge library line, before I gave up and went and bought my own copy. I figured I'd love it and I wanted to own it. But now that I've read it...
It is long, and it doesn't have to be that long, because it's really repetitive, and overly detailed. The first half of the book is really slow. We read about every class Bella takes at school, every meal she eats, and every bit of homework she does - even on days when she doesn't see Edward! There's no need for those days to even be in the book! Finally about half way the action starts, but that's mostly just Edward saying "Are you scared of me?" and Bella saying "No", even though she really is. Neither of them have any personality at all - no one in the entire town has any personality!
Then there's a huge build up to the climax at the end, which just fizzles into nothing.
I know everyone wants to read this at the moment, and once the movie comes out, it will no doubt be even bigger, but it's just disappointing. If you have to wait in a line of 500+ people, you want to make sure it's worth it, and sadly this just isn't.
----reviewed by kate
Monday, November 03, 2008
Books - Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy by Sean Gaffney
Rate the book: 8
Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy is a funny children's novel with a helpful moral message. Larryboy who is the cucumber superhero of Bumblyburg, learns an important lesson based on a passage in his Superhero Handbook which may be recognised by readers as the Christian Bible; "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones" from Proverbs 13:40. The intriguing characters excluding the protagonist in this work are as follows in order of appearance; the Milk Money Bandit, Lenny Carrot, Laura Carrot, Percy Pea, Renee Blueberry, Junior Asparagus, Mr. Asparagus, Chief Croswell, Archibald Asparagus, Bok Choy, American Pie, Scarlet Tomato, Electro Melon, Emperor Napoleon of Crime and Other Bad Stuff, Frank, Jesse, Bob the Tomato, Vicki Cucumber, Wally, Herbert, Officer Boysen, Officer Blue, all up 22 some original, others not. Junior Asparagus plays a major part in resisting the Emperor's nasty scheme with the realisation that contentment is the solution to envy and the Envy Formula invented by the Emperor with naughty intentions. Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy will appeal to anyone that enjoys children's novels, speculative fiction and a blatant theistic worldview.
----reviewed by Maria
Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy is a funny children's novel with a helpful moral message. Larryboy who is the cucumber superhero of Bumblyburg, learns an important lesson based on a passage in his Superhero Handbook which may be recognised by readers as the Christian Bible; "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones" from Proverbs 13:40. The intriguing characters excluding the protagonist in this work are as follows in order of appearance; the Milk Money Bandit, Lenny Carrot, Laura Carrot, Percy Pea, Renee Blueberry, Junior Asparagus, Mr. Asparagus, Chief Croswell, Archibald Asparagus, Bok Choy, American Pie, Scarlet Tomato, Electro Melon, Emperor Napoleon of Crime and Other Bad Stuff, Frank, Jesse, Bob the Tomato, Vicki Cucumber, Wally, Herbert, Officer Boysen, Officer Blue, all up 22 some original, others not. Junior Asparagus plays a major part in resisting the Emperor's nasty scheme with the realisation that contentment is the solution to envy and the Envy Formula invented by the Emperor with naughty intentions. Larryboy and the Emperor of Envy will appeal to anyone that enjoys children's novels, speculative fiction and a blatant theistic worldview.
----reviewed by Maria
Game - Lords of Legend
Game platform: Online
Game genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 10
Lords of Legend is a very good game for kids or teens who are rarely home. This game is very good for the fact that while you are gone it makes money and AP ( attack points, check Lords of Legends guide for details). This game is recommended for fantasy game lovers and those with the lust for power. You can build your empire and destroy others empires with the touch of a button. All in all, this game gets a 8 out of 10 for the fact that fantasy game, can be played while not home and is just plain fun for power seekers.
----reviewed by Trevor
Game genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 10
Lords of Legend is a very good game for kids or teens who are rarely home. This game is very good for the fact that while you are gone it makes money and AP ( attack points, check Lords of Legends guide for details). This game is recommended for fantasy game lovers and those with the lust for power. You can build your empire and destroy others empires with the touch of a button. All in all, this game gets a 8 out of 10 for the fact that fantasy game, can be played while not home and is just plain fun for power seekers.
----reviewed by Trevor
Games - Saints Row 2
Game platform: Playstation 3
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): MA 15+ - Mature Accompanied
Rate the game: 8
It was gennrally a good game it had some minor flaws like lag in massive firefights they fixed many of the problems that occured in the first Saints Row like when driving past buildings at high speed everything would still be loading the city is much larger than in the first one the missions are really not much different from the first one except with different gangs the fact that their is so many more weapons then the first one makes running around killing people better their are chainsaws swords lock on RPGs mini guns and more the cheats (if you like cheating for fun) are a lot better than the ones in the original game and even better than GTA4 the graphics were average they defiantly were not MGS4 graphics but it's a different game completely you can be a girl or a guy which is good their is heaps of customisations for cars and clothes you can buy cribs their are plenty of gang customisations like changing the cars your gang members drive they also introduced helicopters, planes, jet skis and boats overall it is a very good game and I would reccomend it to anyone really
----reviewed by Ethan
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): MA 15+ - Mature Accompanied
Rate the game: 8
It was gennrally a good game it had some minor flaws like lag in massive firefights they fixed many of the problems that occured in the first Saints Row like when driving past buildings at high speed everything would still be loading the city is much larger than in the first one the missions are really not much different from the first one except with different gangs the fact that their is so many more weapons then the first one makes running around killing people better their are chainsaws swords lock on RPGs mini guns and more the cheats (if you like cheating for fun) are a lot better than the ones in the original game and even better than GTA4 the graphics were average they defiantly were not MGS4 graphics but it's a different game completely you can be a girl or a guy which is good their is heaps of customisations for cars and clothes you can buy cribs their are plenty of gang customisations like changing the cars your gang members drive they also introduced helicopters, planes, jet skis and boats overall it is a very good game and I would reccomend it to anyone really
----reviewed by Ethan
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Books - Blue Skies and Gunfire by K.M. Peyton
Rate the book: 7.5
Josie is a teenager evacuated to her Aunt and Uncle's country farm during WW2. There she meets brothers Jumbo and Chris, one recovering from an injured and one a fighter pilot in the RAF. She falls for them both. It's a typical love triangle. The characters are really well written, especially the emotions of the two boys, and their reactions to their place in war. I would recommend it to slightly older readers; it's a good book.
----reviewed by Kate
Josie is a teenager evacuated to her Aunt and Uncle's country farm during WW2. There she meets brothers Jumbo and Chris, one recovering from an injured and one a fighter pilot in the RAF. She falls for them both. It's a typical love triangle. The characters are really well written, especially the emotions of the two boys, and their reactions to their place in war. I would recommend it to slightly older readers; it's a good book.
----reviewed by Kate
Friday, September 05, 2008
Books - In Ecstasy by Kate McCaffrey
Rate the book: 8
An honest look at modern teenage drug use. Written in a diary format by 15 year olds Mia and Sophie. This book clearly explains how easy it is for unsupervised teens to slip into a pattern of drug use which escalates to the point of no return. I thought it made the drug scene a little too attractive but the consequences were pretty scary by the end of the book.
----reviewed by Sue
An honest look at modern teenage drug use. Written in a diary format by 15 year olds Mia and Sophie. This book clearly explains how easy it is for unsupervised teens to slip into a pattern of drug use which escalates to the point of no return. I thought it made the drug scene a little too attractive but the consequences were pretty scary by the end of the book.
----reviewed by Sue
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Books - Blood Red Horse by K.M. Grant
Rate the book: 8
This is an interesting novel for teenagers set during the Crusades. Will and Gavin are two young English knights sent off to fight in the Crusades and reclaim Jerusalem. Kumar, a soldier of Saladin, is a fiery young Muslim intent on revenge for the deaths of his family. And then there is Ellie, a young girl who has been left at home in England, while the men go off and fight. In the middle of it all, is a beautiful red horse, who links them altogether.
An interesting story that shows both sides of the battle, and really gets into the hardships and reality of the war. The characters are well written, and believable. This is a really impressive book.
----reviewed by Kate
This is an interesting novel for teenagers set during the Crusades. Will and Gavin are two young English knights sent off to fight in the Crusades and reclaim Jerusalem. Kumar, a soldier of Saladin, is a fiery young Muslim intent on revenge for the deaths of his family. And then there is Ellie, a young girl who has been left at home in England, while the men go off and fight. In the middle of it all, is a beautiful red horse, who links them altogether.
An interesting story that shows both sides of the battle, and really gets into the hardships and reality of the war. The characters are well written, and believable. This is a really impressive book.
----reviewed by Kate
Books - The Pearl Hunters by Kim Wilkins
Rate the book: 8.5
This is a Romance and adventure story, about 17 year old, Constance, who has stowed away on her father's ship, headed for Ceylon in the early 1800s. While on board she rescues a French pearl diver, Alexandre, who is escaping a life of slavery and servitude. It doesn't take long before Constance falls for Alexandre, despite the difference in their social classes. Together they set out to solve an 17 year old mystery that has haunted Constance all her life. It's a bit old fashioned in places, but the characters are really well written, and the story sweeps you up. It's a great mix of adventure and romance, a really great read!
----reviewed by Kate
This is a Romance and adventure story, about 17 year old, Constance, who has stowed away on her father's ship, headed for Ceylon in the early 1800s. While on board she rescues a French pearl diver, Alexandre, who is escaping a life of slavery and servitude. It doesn't take long before Constance falls for Alexandre, despite the difference in their social classes. Together they set out to solve an 17 year old mystery that has haunted Constance all her life. It's a bit old fashioned in places, but the characters are really well written, and the story sweeps you up. It's a great mix of adventure and romance, a really great read!
----reviewed by Kate
Monday, September 01, 2008
Books - The Ghost's Child by Sonya Hartnett
Rate the book: 10
An evocative journey of life, when death comes to take you: Hartnett does it again exploring the harsh subjects with such an incisive twist.
----reviewed by rowanne
An evocative journey of life, when death comes to take you: Hartnett does it again exploring the harsh subjects with such an incisive twist.
----reviewed by rowanne
Books - Marty's Shadow by John Heffernan
Rate the book: 10
Bigotry and racism are harsh realities in Marty's world. Families and their secrets destroy young lives, but Marty fights his family shadows....absolute page turner!
----reviewed by rowanne
Bigotry and racism are harsh realities in Marty's world. Families and their secrets destroy young lives, but Marty fights his family shadows....absolute page turner!
----reviewed by rowanne
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Books - The Tomorrow Series by John Marsden
Rate the book: 10 ++++
these books r great! its about these friend who go camping a place called Hell (not real hell!) and when they came back their country (Aussie) is invaded. through survival , killing and love they keep fighting and never give up. this book is GREAT. i can never put them down! p.s if you've read the series i recommend u try the Ellie chronicles !
----reviewed by ZoZo
these books r great! its about these friend who go camping a place called Hell (not real hell!) and when they came back their country (Aussie) is invaded. through survival , killing and love they keep fighting and never give up. this book is GREAT. i can never put them down! p.s if you've read the series i recommend u try the Ellie chronicles !
----reviewed by ZoZo
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Books - In the Deep End by Kate Cann
This book is really awsome i would definetly reccomend it if your into love life and relationship things it's a good read
----reviewed by Lauren
----reviewed by Lauren
Music - City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold
Rate the cd: 9
The songs are well written with great gitar solos.overall a awesome achivement.
----reviewed by Maya
The songs are well written with great gitar solos.overall a awesome achivement.
----reviewed by Maya
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Books - I Am David by Ian Holm
Rate the book: 8
I am david isa very intriguing novel set in World War 2. The main character is an 11 year old boy called David. David has spent his whole life in a boring consentration camp.
David finds a way to excape and catches a boat to italy, where he discovers beauty. David has to survive many challenges on his journey, and has to choose the righ path along the way. David is a very unsocial person but is very motivated to keep his journey going.
In this book you will find a very interesting and brockenhearted story about David and how he progresses on his journey to safety!
----reviewed by Emily D
I am david isa very intriguing novel set in World War 2. The main character is an 11 year old boy called David. David has spent his whole life in a boring consentration camp.
David finds a way to excape and catches a boat to italy, where he discovers beauty. David has to survive many challenges on his journey, and has to choose the righ path along the way. David is a very unsocial person but is very motivated to keep his journey going.
In this book you will find a very interesting and brockenhearted story about David and how he progresses on his journey to safety!
----reviewed by Emily D
Books - I Am David by Anne Holm
Rate the book: 9
This book was set in world war two and is about an eleven year old boy called David.
It is a very adventurous book based on Davids journey escaping the concentration camp, that he sadly grew up on.
There are special events that occur in this book such as David saving a girl in a fire and David choosing between a compass and a God.
In the book David makes very wise decisions when he comes across challenges to survive.
----reviewed by Claudia W
This book was set in world war two and is about an eleven year old boy called David.
It is a very adventurous book based on Davids journey escaping the concentration camp, that he sadly grew up on.
There are special events that occur in this book such as David saving a girl in a fire and David choosing between a compass and a God.
In the book David makes very wise decisions when he comes across challenges to survive.
----reviewed by Claudia W
Books - Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank
Rate the book: 9
The Diary of Anne Frank is an exceedingly moving and intruiging story based on a young girl who is experiencing the war with her family.
Anne is keeping track of the events in her life by writing in her diary, which is the book itself.
Anne and her family hide from the horrific nazis in "the Annexe"- a petite hideaway out the back of a friends house. They begin to take more families into hiding, and Anne's life finnaly starts to improve.
This diary is an intruiging and fascinating story that maintains emotion and inspiration.
----reviewed by Monique C
The Diary of Anne Frank is an exceedingly moving and intruiging story based on a young girl who is experiencing the war with her family.
Anne is keeping track of the events in her life by writing in her diary, which is the book itself.
Anne and her family hide from the horrific nazis in "the Annexe"- a petite hideaway out the back of a friends house. They begin to take more families into hiding, and Anne's life finnaly starts to improve.
This diary is an intruiging and fascinating story that maintains emotion and inspiration.
----reviewed by Monique C
Books - Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank
Rate the book: 4
Anne Frank is a extremely dreary book, mainly because nothing exhilarating happens. This book showed alot of emotion in it. Anne Frank is a diary of a young insocure 13 year old girl who is affected by world warII because she is a jew. This book shows the most personal thoughts and feelings of Anne Frank as she grows into a women in these tumultuous times.
This book shows the real inside feelings of a jew during WWII.
----reviewed by Molly
Anne Frank is a extremely dreary book, mainly because nothing exhilarating happens. This book showed alot of emotion in it. Anne Frank is a diary of a young insocure 13 year old girl who is affected by world warII because she is a jew. This book shows the most personal thoughts and feelings of Anne Frank as she grows into a women in these tumultuous times.
This book shows the real inside feelings of a jew during WWII.
----reviewed by Molly
Books - When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
Rate the book: 8.5
This is a stimulating story set in the beautiful country of France and the dangerous Germany.
This novel is a fascinating story is set in world war 2.The protagonist is an intruiging girl called Anna and her families amazing adventure throught the treturuos parts of Europe during worldwar 2 to find a safe place to hide from the terrible Nazis.
This story is based on the exotic, life-story of the amazing Judith Kerr,the author.Anna goes through many hard and tragic times along with many joyful adventures.This intruiging,life changing story will surely keep you reading.
----reviewed by Patrick
This is a stimulating story set in the beautiful country of France and the dangerous Germany.
This novel is a fascinating story is set in world war 2.The protagonist is an intruiging girl called Anna and her families amazing adventure throught the treturuos parts of Europe during worldwar 2 to find a safe place to hide from the terrible Nazis.
This story is based on the exotic, life-story of the amazing Judith Kerr,the author.Anna goes through many hard and tragic times along with many joyful adventures.This intruiging,life changing story will surely keep you reading.
----reviewed by Patrick
Books - The Silver sword by Ian Serrallier
Rate the book: 6
The Silver Sword is a stimulating book about the Balicki children who struggle through the war in search of their parents.The Balicki children are brave, hopeful and kind-hearted.
The author uses descriptive language that captures important moments throughout the novel.
This epic journey from war-torn, lifeless Poland, their glimmer of hope. This novel will touch all readers.
----reviewed by Emily
The Silver Sword is a stimulating book about the Balicki children who struggle through the war in search of their parents.The Balicki children are brave, hopeful and kind-hearted.
The author uses descriptive language that captures important moments throughout the novel.
This epic journey from war-torn, lifeless Poland, their glimmer of hope. This novel will touch all readers.
----reviewed by Emily
Books - A Diary of a Young Girl by Ann Frank
Rate the book: 5
Anne Franks- "Diary of a young girl" is a captivating book about a Jewish girl in Worl War 2. Anne Frank is thirteen years old when she describes of her family and their experiences. Anne Frank and her family soon are forced to move to the back of a warehouse called the Secret Annex to hide from the destructive Nazi's. Over the next two years, Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such a small place, the constant threat of dicovery, hunger, tiredness and way above them all - bordem. Anne Franks diary suddnely ends in August 1944, as she and her family are finally discovered by the Nazi's. You will enjoy this book of a young, troubled, girl in the middle of devistating World War 2.
----reviewed by Cydney V
Anne Franks- "Diary of a young girl" is a captivating book about a Jewish girl in Worl War 2. Anne Frank is thirteen years old when she describes of her family and their experiences. Anne Frank and her family soon are forced to move to the back of a warehouse called the Secret Annex to hide from the destructive Nazi's. Over the next two years, Anne vividly describes in her diary the frustrations of living in such a small place, the constant threat of dicovery, hunger, tiredness and way above them all - bordem. Anne Franks diary suddnely ends in August 1944, as she and her family are finally discovered by the Nazi's. You will enjoy this book of a young, troubled, girl in the middle of devistating World War 2.
----reviewed by Cydney V
Books - Hitler's Daughter by Jackie French
Rate the book: 5.5
This book is full of powerful excitement.
Anna the main charater tells mark a curoius school aged boy a story about Hitler, his daughter Heidi. Also about WWII. The Author uses eniotive words like " Bombs Falling, Smoke Rising, People Screaming."
This a fascinating book that captivates the reader.
----reviewed by Taylor
This book is full of powerful excitement.
Anna the main charater tells mark a curoius school aged boy a story about Hitler, his daughter Heidi. Also about WWII. The Author uses eniotive words like " Bombs Falling, Smoke Rising, People Screaming."
This a fascinating book that captivates the reader.
----reviewed by Taylor
Books - When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
Rate the book: 5.5
This is a fascinating book about an 11 year old girl called Anna, her teenage brother Max, their loving Mother and their inteligent Father.
Anna and her family experience experience life-changing adventures, as they are secretly rushed out of Germany to escape Hitler's rein. This story is based on the author Judith Kerr's life experiences Just like Anna, Judith Kerr was born in Berlin and her parents are jewish.
Anna, with the reader, goes through many emotions such as: Fright, happiness, relief and hope. When Hitler sotle Pink Rabbit is a very tragic story, but at times can be hilarious. This book is a worthwhile read.
----reviewed by Lucy
This is a fascinating book about an 11 year old girl called Anna, her teenage brother Max, their loving Mother and their inteligent Father.
Anna and her family experience experience life-changing adventures, as they are secretly rushed out of Germany to escape Hitler's rein. This story is based on the author Judith Kerr's life experiences Just like Anna, Judith Kerr was born in Berlin and her parents are jewish.
Anna, with the reader, goes through many emotions such as: Fright, happiness, relief and hope. When Hitler sotle Pink Rabbit is a very tragic story, but at times can be hilarious. This book is a worthwhile read.
----reviewed by Lucy
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Books - Hell Phone by William Sleator
Rate the book: 10
i like the fact that some kid bought a use cell phone and some secrets are deep in the phone.
----reviewed by Rickesh
i like the fact that some kid bought a use cell phone and some secrets are deep in the phone.
----reviewed by Rickesh
Games - runescape
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): PG - Parental guidance
Rate the game: 9
really good game its one of the best games I,ve ever played in my life.
----reviewed by hugo
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): PG - Parental guidance
Rate the game: 9
really good game its one of the best games I,ve ever played in my life.
----reviewed by hugo
Friday, June 13, 2008
Games - VMK
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: infinity
Vmk is now closed and all of the vmk players might be very sad. I dont have much to say but i will really miss it.
----reviewed by Gold
(so sorry Gold, what are you going to do now?.....maryanne)
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: infinity
Vmk is now closed and all of the vmk players might be very sad. I dont have much to say but i will really miss it.
----reviewed by Gold
(so sorry Gold, what are you going to do now?.....maryanne)
Books - Before i die by Jenny Downham
Rate the book: 9.9
I couldn't put this book down once i started, it took me around four or five hours to read it and i wish there were more books just like it.
It's about a sixteen year old girl who is dying and she makes a list of ten things to do before she dies, she won't let herself die before she finishes her list. Her parents are divorced, her best friend is acting all wierd and she falls in love when she least expects it.
A thrilling, sad, loveable rollercoaster that any girl will enjoy reading and i highly recommend that they do!
----reviewed by Emily
I couldn't put this book down once i started, it took me around four or five hours to read it and i wish there were more books just like it.
It's about a sixteen year old girl who is dying and she makes a list of ten things to do before she dies, she won't let herself die before she finishes her list. Her parents are divorced, her best friend is acting all wierd and she falls in love when she least expects it.
A thrilling, sad, loveable rollercoaster that any girl will enjoy reading and i highly recommend that they do!
----reviewed by Emily
Books - Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene
Rate the book: 10! 10! 10!
Well, I love the Nancy Drew Series. i have read every Nancy Drew book on Earth. I hope you guys enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!
----reviewed by bOoK-lOvEr
Well, I love the Nancy Drew Series. i have read every Nancy Drew book on Earth. I hope you guys enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!
----reviewed by bOoK-lOvEr
Books - Holes by Louis Sachar
Rate the book: 10!
Holes is a fabulous book. I am reading it for school and I enjoyed every second of it! I would read it again, again and again. It has really good description and imagery.
There is also as second book related to Holes, called Small Steps. I haven't read it yet, and it is sitting on my shelf waiting to be touched.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
----reviewed by bOoK-lOvEr
Holes is a fabulous book. I am reading it for school and I enjoyed every second of it! I would read it again, again and again. It has really good description and imagery.
There is also as second book related to Holes, called Small Steps. I haven't read it yet, and it is sitting on my shelf waiting to be touched.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
----reviewed by bOoK-lOvEr
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Books - Rangers Apprentice by John Flanagan
Rate the book: 10
This is a great series and it kept me in the story till the very end. I will not give anything away but I recomend this book/series to anybody who likes a little fantasy. The series has 7 books and every single book is as good or better than the last. I will definetly read the series again.
----reviewed by Soccershot
This is a great series and it kept me in the story till the very end. I will not give anything away but I recomend this book/series to anybody who likes a little fantasy. The series has 7 books and every single book is as good or better than the last. I will definetly read the series again.
----reviewed by Soccershot
Games - Gran Turismo 4 (GT4)
Game platform: Playstation 2
Game genre: Racing
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 10
I think this game is great. When you first start the game you are given $10,000 and you can buy any car you want (if you can afford it of course). You can even do licences and work your way up from the bottom to one of the best racers with the best car or the car you've always wanted to buy. It is a great game and with about 721 different cars to choose from it will really keep you entertained. Definately a great game to play.
----reviewed by nathan
Game genre: Racing
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 10
I think this game is great. When you first start the game you are given $10,000 and you can buy any car you want (if you can afford it of course). You can even do licences and work your way up from the bottom to one of the best racers with the best car or the car you've always wanted to buy. It is a great game and with about 721 different cars to choose from it will really keep you entertained. Definately a great game to play.
----reviewed by nathan
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Games - Farewell VMK
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 10
Well im back... and im not here with good news. May 21 2008 is the day that VMK WILL CLOSE FOR EVER. Now this may be upsetting, as it is to me, but vmk was created to celebrate disneyland's 50th anniversary. That was in 2005 and the staff thinks it is time to stop. So... That was it goodbye my VMK
----reviewed by gold
Woah that's huge gaming news Gold and very sad. I just checked out their newsletter, it said:
"Eventually though, all promotions must come to an end, so I'm announcing today that on May 21, 2008, VMK will open our virtual gates for the last time. You read that right: VMK was never intended to last forever – we'll close the game for good at the end of day on May 21st, 2008." Yavn Speaks, VMK newsletter.
I know a lot of VMK'ers visit Teen Online. Everyone will need to find somewhere else to go. Will it be Club Penguin, Puzzle Pirates, Pirates of the Caribbean Online or somewhere else? It's difficult though to say goodbye to the friends you've made along the way.......Maryanne
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 10
Well im back... and im not here with good news. May 21 2008 is the day that VMK WILL CLOSE FOR EVER. Now this may be upsetting, as it is to me, but vmk was created to celebrate disneyland's 50th anniversary. That was in 2005 and the staff thinks it is time to stop. So... That was it goodbye my VMK
----reviewed by gold
Woah that's huge gaming news Gold and very sad. I just checked out their newsletter, it said:
"Eventually though, all promotions must come to an end, so I'm announcing today that on May 21, 2008, VMK will open our virtual gates for the last time. You read that right: VMK was never intended to last forever – we'll close the game for good at the end of day on May 21st, 2008." Yavn Speaks, VMK newsletter.
I know a lot of VMK'ers visit Teen Online. Everyone will need to find somewhere else to go. Will it be Club Penguin, Puzzle Pirates, Pirates of the Caribbean Online or somewhere else? It's difficult though to say goodbye to the friends you've made along the way.......Maryanne
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Books - The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
Rate the book: 4
The book was great i completly loved it. i thought that i could have had more fun reading it though. the book just gave it a 4 star rating for me. the Reptile room was great though. but the Wide Window was just good.
----reviewed by Tahlee
The book was great i completly loved it. i thought that i could have had more fun reading it though. the book just gave it a 4 star rating for me. the Reptile room was great though. but the Wide Window was just good.
----reviewed by Tahlee
Monday, March 31, 2008
Books - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Rate the book: 9
A complelling love story about two teenagers who love each other so much they are willing to risk everything to be together.
Bella, thinks her new life in forks is going to be as dull as the town itself.
But her new classmates seem to like her, especially the boys, except, for Edward Cullen......
But Edward is not your typical boy, he's a vampire and as much as he tries to stay away from Bella to protect her he loves her too much.
It takes all of Edwards willpower to stop himself from attacking Bella and all her courage to stay with him.
Will Edward be able to resist Bella irrisistable blood or will love be the death of them both?
----reviewed by Steph
A complelling love story about two teenagers who love each other so much they are willing to risk everything to be together.
Bella, thinks her new life in forks is going to be as dull as the town itself.
But her new classmates seem to like her, especially the boys, except, for Edward Cullen......
But Edward is not your typical boy, he's a vampire and as much as he tries to stay away from Bella to protect her he loves her too much.
It takes all of Edwards willpower to stop himself from attacking Bella and all her courage to stay with him.
Will Edward be able to resist Bella irrisistable blood or will love be the death of them both?
----reviewed by Steph
Books - devil wears prada by Lauren Weisberger
Rate the book out of 10: 8
i loved this book, the magazine, the fashion and especially Andy. I to began to hate Miranda and fell andy's pain.i could rarely put it down
although this book as a bit of swearing, it's EXCILENT!
the movie is only half as good as teh book!
=]
----reviewed by hayley
i loved this book, the magazine, the fashion and especially Andy. I to began to hate Miranda and fell andy's pain.i could rarely put it down
although this book as a bit of swearing, it's EXCILENT!
the movie is only half as good as teh book!
=]
----reviewed by hayley
Books - Dial L for Loser by Lisi Harrison
Rate the book: 9
I loved the way that the kind of underdog of the clique gets her chance to shine. But don't be fooled she doesn't have it that great as Massie gets VERY jealous and takes every chance to sabotage her. Claire gets the part in the movie and becomes friends with one of the other stars, but will she find out what a true friendship really means.....the only way to find out is to go out and read this book. You won't regret it. And also read the other books in the Clique series aka my fav book series!
----reviewed by Julia
I loved the way that the kind of underdog of the clique gets her chance to shine. But don't be fooled she doesn't have it that great as Massie gets VERY jealous and takes every chance to sabotage her. Claire gets the part in the movie and becomes friends with one of the other stars, but will she find out what a true friendship really means.....the only way to find out is to go out and read this book. You won't regret it. And also read the other books in the Clique series aka my fav book series!
----reviewed by Julia
Books - Chess Rumble by G. Neri
Rate the book: 10
This book is written in free-verse about a troubled innercity teen who is one fight away from being kicked outta school. As the reader, we feel sorry for Marcus and we feel his anger and frustration at the way his life is going. The book is a quick read, has awesome illustrations and a true, satisfying conclusion. Urban teens, innercity boys will see themselves in the characters; voices that aren't represented very often in today's teen literature.
----reviewed by Name: K. Palumbo
This book is written in free-verse about a troubled innercity teen who is one fight away from being kicked outta school. As the reader, we feel sorry for Marcus and we feel his anger and frustration at the way his life is going. The book is a quick read, has awesome illustrations and a true, satisfying conclusion. Urban teens, innercity boys will see themselves in the characters; voices that aren't represented very often in today's teen literature.
----reviewed by Name: K. Palumbo
Books - Faking Sweet by J.C Burke
Rate the book: 10
This book is great! it has lots of humour. I recommend this book for 13+ years of age
----reviewed by Rachel
This book is great! it has lots of humour. I recommend this book for 13+ years of age
----reviewed by Rachel
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Games - Sims 2 Castaway
Game platform: Playstation 2
Game genre: Puzzle
Rating (Aust): PG - Parental guidance
Rate the game: 10
I love this game, i got it for X-Mas '07' and sims 2 lovers will LOVE it! you and a bunch of other crew mates, were having fun on your yacth, when an evil storm came, and you and your crew mates got torn apart, you have to survive on fruit & make all these nic nacks (oh you can fish!) and have to find all your crew mates and get back to together! Can you make it out alive?
---- reviewed by Melissa
Game genre: Puzzle
Rating (Aust): PG - Parental guidance
Rate the game: 10
I love this game, i got it for X-Mas '07' and sims 2 lovers will LOVE it! you and a bunch of other crew mates, were having fun on your yacth, when an evil storm came, and you and your crew mates got torn apart, you have to survive on fruit & make all these nic nacks (oh you can fish!) and have to find all your crew mates and get back to together! Can you make it out alive?
---- reviewed by Melissa
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Books - To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Rate the book: 8
I had to read this book for school, and I'm guessing that I'm not the only one, so for anyone who wants to know what they're getting into; here's the rundown:
I'll start by saying that I was surprised it was actually decent. We've had to read a lot of bad stuff for school, but this one was an exception to the rule. While many people may find it a bot slow to start (as I did) it is well worth continuing. Set during the mid 1930's, it telles the story of Jem and Scout (Jean Louise) Finch, beginning with the more ordinary stuff, like what they do suring the summer when school's out, and how they get on with he other members of the community, including their father. As the book progresses, it takes on more serious issues, including the trial of a (now, I think this is politically correct) man of African-American lineage. As you may have guessed, the (often violent) predjudices of Americans in the early 1900's ensured that the case was frought with various tense political situations on both sides of the proverbial 'coin'. Anyway, though the case is (arguably) what made the book famous, it doesn't mean the Lee got his sales purely on subject material. This book is a very well written peice that explores many issues in a comprehensive and ultimatly interesting way. If you have to read it, be very glad it's not 'Coraline'.
---- reviewed by Rowan
Reading books for school often takes the fun out of them. Glad you enjoyed this. If you want to know more about Harper Lee, check out the article on her at Wikipedia.....Cheers, Maryanne (webgurl)
I had to read this book for school, and I'm guessing that I'm not the only one, so for anyone who wants to know what they're getting into; here's the rundown:
I'll start by saying that I was surprised it was actually decent. We've had to read a lot of bad stuff for school, but this one was an exception to the rule. While many people may find it a bot slow to start (as I did) it is well worth continuing. Set during the mid 1930's, it telles the story of Jem and Scout (Jean Louise) Finch, beginning with the more ordinary stuff, like what they do suring the summer when school's out, and how they get on with he other members of the community, including their father. As the book progresses, it takes on more serious issues, including the trial of a (now, I think this is politically correct) man of African-American lineage. As you may have guessed, the (often violent) predjudices of Americans in the early 1900's ensured that the case was frought with various tense political situations on both sides of the proverbial 'coin'. Anyway, though the case is (arguably) what made the book famous, it doesn't mean the Lee got his sales purely on subject material. This book is a very well written peice that explores many issues in a comprehensive and ultimatly interesting way. If you have to read it, be very glad it's not 'Coraline'.
---- reviewed by Rowan
Reading books for school often takes the fun out of them. Glad you enjoyed this. If you want to know more about Harper Lee, check out the article on her at Wikipedia.....Cheers, Maryanne (webgurl)
Books - all books
Rate the book: 10
Keep reading and get off the web site
---- sent by hollar
Thanks Hollar. Can't we have both? Read a great book and jump on the website and tell us all about it. You can also tell us about the sucky books too so we'll know to steer clear.....Cheers, Maryanne (webgurl)
Keep reading and get off the web site
---- sent by hollar
Thanks Hollar. Can't we have both? Read a great book and jump on the website and tell us all about it. You can also tell us about the sucky books too so we'll know to steer clear.....Cheers, Maryanne (webgurl)
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Games - SWAT 4
Game platform: PC
Game genre: First Person Shooter
Rating (Aust): MA15+ - Mature accompanied
Rate the game: 8.5
SWAT 4 is an awesome Tactical Shooter with a difference. You get to control not just yourself, but a whole squad of the guys from Special Weapons And Tactics. You have to navigate quite a number of difficult situations using state-of-the-art equipment. Mirroring doors, radio controlling and up-to-the-minute sniper reports. The AI is fantastic; the best I've seen in any game made before this one. The troops look and act real. The only things that detract from the game are its very loooooooong load times for each level, and the lack of much variety. All of the missions involve walking into a buliding, and subduing all resistance. You get extra points for doing this without just blindly shooting. You can only 100% the game using non-lethal methods, and killing civillians is a sure-fire fail. That said, the game does involve lots of shooting and swearing, and some of the situations the player finds themselves in are, perhaps, themed maturely. If you're not into realistic insanity or psychos who hide bodies in their apartments, this possibly won't suit. It's fairly grity. Still, if you like some tactics with your shoot-em-ups, this is that game for you. Two expansion packs are also avalible.
---- reviewed by Rowan
Game genre: First Person Shooter
Rating (Aust): MA15+ - Mature accompanied
Rate the game: 8.5
SWAT 4 is an awesome Tactical Shooter with a difference. You get to control not just yourself, but a whole squad of the guys from Special Weapons And Tactics. You have to navigate quite a number of difficult situations using state-of-the-art equipment. Mirroring doors, radio controlling and up-to-the-minute sniper reports. The AI is fantastic; the best I've seen in any game made before this one. The troops look and act real. The only things that detract from the game are its very loooooooong load times for each level, and the lack of much variety. All of the missions involve walking into a buliding, and subduing all resistance. You get extra points for doing this without just blindly shooting. You can only 100% the game using non-lethal methods, and killing civillians is a sure-fire fail. That said, the game does involve lots of shooting and swearing, and some of the situations the player finds themselves in are, perhaps, themed maturely. If you're not into realistic insanity or psychos who hide bodies in their apartments, this possibly won't suit. It's fairly grity. Still, if you like some tactics with your shoot-em-ups, this is that game for you. Two expansion packs are also avalible.
---- reviewed by Rowan
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Teen Online - Funstuff
Feeling bored? Visit the following amusing websites.
Amazing Camera
Let your computer take a picture of you.
Art of the Mix '90s lyrics quiz **new**
Test your skill with these lyrics.
Are you tone deaf? **new**
Everyone always says you're tone deaf. Find out if they're right.
Bad Hair Pages
Hmmm.......verrrry scary!
Bored.com
Heaps of links to sites to keep you occupied for hours. Includes The Reflex Tester Game and News of the Weird.
Cool Quiz
Lots of quizzes to do.
Crazy billboards **new**
Some weird and wonderful billboards from around the world.
Cyber Fireworks
Create your own fireworks display.
Darwin Awards
Weird, but true, stories of the people that improve the gene pool by removing themselves from it.
Duct Tape Guys
Interesting things to do with duct tape.
ecard tricks
Pick a card, any card....
Etch a sketch Online
Make your own images with the Online Etch a Sketch.
Free personality test **new**
Draw a picture, answer some questions and receive a free personality test.
Game Rankings
News and Reviews on all the latest games.
Garfield
Comics, games and e-cards.
Geek Test
Do you have geekish tendencies or are you a geek god? Give yourself a good half-hour to do this test..
How to keep an idiot busy
Stupid but amusing.
Jigzone
A great site with heaps of jigsaw puzzles.
Mr. Picasso Head
Sort of like a grown up Mr. Potato Head.
Mr. Potato Head Online
Make a Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head. Strangely entertaining.
One red paperclip **new**
Check out the story of how one regular guy turned a red paperclip into a house. Find out what he's up to now.
Puzz.com **new**
IQ tests. brainteasers, puzzles
Puzzability **new**
Crossword puzzles, hangman etc
Rinkworks Movie-a-minute
Movie plots summed up in a minute. Check out The Empire Strikes Back.
Rubiks Online **new**
Everyone's favourite little puzzle. Chat to others about solutions.
Slime Athlete
Some very addictive games featuring Slime!
Teen e-cards
Cheer up a friend. Send an e-card.
What Cadbury's Chocolate are you?
A quick quiz to discover which chocolate suits your personality.
Which Superhero are you? **new**
Find out what Superhero you are most like.
Virtual Bubblewrap
If you love popping bubblewrap as much as I do, you'll love this site.
Youtube **new**
How can anyone be bored with Youtube?
Friday, December 28, 2007
Books - The Black Dress Mary MacKillop’s Early Years by Pamela Freeman
Pamela Freeman appears to have taken real characters and places from what is known about Mary MacKillop and placed them into a fictional story about what Mary MacKillop’s life was like before she became a nun. As a result this book is interesting and an enjoyable read.The Black Dress is written with Mary MacKillop looking back on the influences of her life, particularly focusing on her childhood. Pamela Freeman presents Mary MacKillop as a girl who is trying to do the right things by her parents, church and the community as taught to her by her parents yet at the same time she is learning about the world in which she will live as an adult, both the good and the bad. Pamela Freeman highlights the struggle between families, communities, those who have money and those who don’t within the context of Australia from 1845-1861 with other dates until 1909. Through highlighting this struggle Pamela Freeman shows the impact of what happened on Mary MacKillop’s life and therefore, her resulting choices with her life.
---- reviewed by Sarah
Friday, December 21, 2007
The Ultimate Summer Fan Fiction Competition
Want something to do over Summer? How about writing some fan fiction? Insideadog are running a great competition where you write a story/poem/song set in a fictional world created by someone else. There are no rules regarding the length, style or genre, so long as it's inspired by a book.
For ideas, check out Fanfiction.net - examples Harry Potter, Alex Rider, Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants or The Obernewtyn Chronicles.
Cheers, Maryanne
The Stone Key publication in February
For those of you waiting for Isobelle Carmody's fifth installment of The Obernewtyn Chronicles, The Stone Key will be published in February 2008.
Cheers, Maryanne
Cheers, Maryanne
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Games - NRMA Online Game
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
Nice little time waster...
Check out the link below and see what you think:
http://befree2go.com.au/freetoplay/freetoplay.php
Share it with your friends and kill some time.
---- reviewed by Caz
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
Nice little time waster...
Check out the link below and see what you think:
http://befree2go.com.au/freetoplay/freetoplay.php
Share it with your friends and kill some time.
---- reviewed by Caz
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Music - Crank Dat by Soulja Boy
Rate the cd: 9
I love this song. Its got a great beat and awesome lyrics! check it out! *Innaprpriate for children under teh age of 10*
---- reviewed by G
I love this song. Its got a great beat and awesome lyrics! check it out! *Innaprpriate for children under teh age of 10*
---- reviewed by G
Books - The clique by Lisi Harrison
Rate the book: 10
I thought this book was amazing! My favourite book ever! There is a group of girls Massie, Alicia, Kirsten, and Dylan they are all bffs. When Claire (the new girl) moves into Massie's(the clique leader) geust house things get out of hand. Mssie and teh girls all gang up on Claire to make her life miserable. All claire wants is to be a part of teh clique. What do you think will happen?
The clique - only thing harder then getting in is staying in. check it out! Girls aged 12-17 will LOVE it!
----reviewed by G
I thought this book was amazing! My favourite book ever! There is a group of girls Massie, Alicia, Kirsten, and Dylan they are all bffs. When Claire (the new girl) moves into Massie's(the clique leader) geust house things get out of hand. Mssie and teh girls all gang up on Claire to make her life miserable. All claire wants is to be a part of teh clique. What do you think will happen?
The clique - only thing harder then getting in is staying in. check it out! Girls aged 12-17 will LOVE it!
----reviewed by G
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Music - Middle Of Nowhere by Hanson
Rate the cd: 9
Although this cd was released in may of 1997, i believe that this is one of the best cd's released.
The album is pop, yes. But the vocals and musical arrengents are very advanced for band members Issac(17), Taylor(13) and Zac(11).
If you ever get the chance to listen to this cd, you should take it up. If you don;t know who Hanson are, they released 'MMMBop', their first single from this album. Since then, they have released 4 more albums, but this one still beats them all.
This was released when they were all recognising their talent, which makes the album very experimental.
Please, don't think that the album will be bad, just because it's three brothers, and its under the pop genre. Give it a chance, you might actually enjoy it.
---- reviewed by Melissa
Although this cd was released in may of 1997, i believe that this is one of the best cd's released.
The album is pop, yes. But the vocals and musical arrengents are very advanced for band members Issac(17), Taylor(13) and Zac(11).
If you ever get the chance to listen to this cd, you should take it up. If you don;t know who Hanson are, they released 'MMMBop', their first single from this album. Since then, they have released 4 more albums, but this one still beats them all.
This was released when they were all recognising their talent, which makes the album very experimental.
Please, don't think that the album will be bad, just because it's three brothers, and its under the pop genre. Give it a chance, you might actually enjoy it.
---- reviewed by Melissa
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Books - The Giver by Lois Lowry
Rate the book: 9.5I really like it and (believe it or not I read) I'm reading it in class and it is so good I want to go ahead!
---- reviewed by Gold
Wow, you get to read Lois Lowry for school? That's cool.....cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Games - VMK
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 999999999999999
Well Christmas is getting closer which means VMK will hand out the best stuff of all. If you liked the mickey santa hat, You might want to play soon because they might come out soon!
---- reviewed by Gold
Great news for all of the VMKers. Thanks Gold....Cheers, Maryanne
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 999999999999999
Well Christmas is getting closer which means VMK will hand out the best stuff of all. If you liked the mickey santa hat, You might want to play soon because they might come out soon!
---- reviewed by Gold
Great news for all of the VMKers. Thanks Gold....Cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Games - VMK
Game platform: Online game
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 10
Well I haven't been on here in a very long time, but vmk is the best! You don't have to pay to be a member!I also tried out runescape and it isn't that bad! (I'm just not gonna pay to me a member.) P.s Remember me?
VMK - Virtual Magic Kingdom
--- reviewed by Gold
Hey there Gold, it has been ages. Welcome back!! I've transferred the reviews over to this blog and redesigned the site as you can see. It's still in the "rebuilding phase" - I've missed lots of the people that used to visit and review. It's so weird I haven't had a Club Penguin OR VMK review for months. I remember the days when I used to get 15 CP & VMK reviews a week. .....cheers, maryanne
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 10
Well I haven't been on here in a very long time, but vmk is the best! You don't have to pay to be a member!I also tried out runescape and it isn't that bad! (I'm just not gonna pay to me a member.) P.s Remember me?
VMK - Virtual Magic Kingdom
--- reviewed by Gold
Hey there Gold, it has been ages. Welcome back!! I've transferred the reviews over to this blog and redesigned the site as you can see. It's still in the "rebuilding phase" - I've missed lots of the people that used to visit and review. It's so weird I haven't had a Club Penguin OR VMK review for months. I remember the days when I used to get 15 CP & VMK reviews a week. .....cheers, maryanne
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Games - Need For Speed:Most Wanted
Game platform: PC
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
its a bit old but its still fun. Just a driving game. You can get different cars, tune it up and race. there are different type of races such as drag, sprint, circut, tollbooth and speedtrap
---- reviewed by anonymous
Game genre: Other
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
its a bit old but its still fun. Just a driving game. You can get different cars, tune it up and race. there are different type of races such as drag, sprint, circut, tollbooth and speedtrap
---- reviewed by anonymous
Monday, October 01, 2007
Games - Horseisle
Game platform: Online gameGame genre: Other
Rating (Aust): E - Exempt
Rate the game: 10
One of the best online games for horse lovers i have ever seen. You can buy and sell horses of all different breeds make friends and do quests, also it has very friendly moderators. Plus it easy to earn money. It's a must to put on your bookmarks!!
---- reviewed by Tegan
Official site: Horse Isle
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Games - Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Game platform: Nintendo DS
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): M - Mature
Rate the game: 3
A quick warning to everybody out there, never buy this game unless its under £5 otherwise when you find out how rubbish it is you lose money!
---- reviewed by Pepper Mint
Game genre: Action
Rating (Aust): M - Mature
Rate the game: 3
A quick warning to everybody out there, never buy this game unless its under £5 otherwise when you find out how rubbish it is you lose money!
---- reviewed by Pepper Mint
Monday, July 23, 2007
Specials by Scott Westerfield
Rate the book: 8this book is a wonderful ending to the uglies 3 part series. it takes you somewhere only you can imagine, the future. ride on hoverboards and escape from becoming a normal pretty again with Tally Youngblood, a cruel special who tries to stop the world from destroying itself while dealing with friendship, love, death, and dangerous steps to saving her friends! read this book to find out what happens!!!!
---- reviewed by Rebecca
Friday, July 20, 2007
Games like....Club Penguin, Runescape etc
Lots of people are out there searching for new online multiplayer games to play that are similar to their favourites. I'm compiling a list of Multiplayer games on my Teen Online Games site and I need some help.Here's an example of what I was thinking of:
puzzle pirates
Players perform pirate tasks by playing a number of puzzle-style minigames.
Cost: subscription
Similar games : club penguin, vmk
Sound useful? If you can suggest similar games to the ones I have on this site and offer suggestions for new games to add to the list that would be great. Just comment in this post.
Also, I'm looking for some more reviews. Played/read/listened to any really great or really sucky games/books/cds lately? Click on the Write a review link at the right and tell us all about it.
Cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Music - Journeyman by Scott Harrell
Rate the cd: 8Cool CD. I really like the song, "Two Faced Man." I think that song would sound really cool if a woman sang it. "Love Came To Town" is great too. "A.I." is like a song from the 80s or something. It's got this spiritual edge to it which is really cool, and it's got a great rock too! Get this CD. It rocks!
---- reviewed by Lynn S
Friday, July 06, 2007
Games - Club Penguin
Platform: PC
Rating: 0
this game sucks all the players are so weird they ask you to be their buddy and you havent even said hi to them and evreyones ao annoying i have 94 poeple on my ingnor list
---- reviewed by funnyguy218a
Rating: 0
this game sucks all the players are so weird they ask you to be their buddy and you havent even said hi to them and evreyones ao annoying i have 94 poeple on my ingnor list
---- reviewed by funnyguy218a
Games - Robot Rage
Platform: PC
Rating: 123456
think it is cool because you get to build robots and distroy them.
---- reviewed by mike
Rating: 123456
think it is cool because you get to build robots and distroy them.
---- reviewed by mike
Games - Runescape
Platform: PC
Rating: 10
this game rocks you can kill stuff and you can say things like shut up and not get reported like in clubpenguin you can say damn and hell without some 5 year old reporting you like in clubpenguin out of all the games ive played this is at the top
---- reviewed by funnyguy218a
Rating: 10
this game rocks you can kill stuff and you can say things like shut up and not get reported like in clubpenguin you can say damn and hell without some 5 year old reporting you like in clubpenguin out of all the games ive played this is at the top
---- reviewed by funnyguy218a
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Books - City of the beasts by Isabel Allende
Teenager, Alex Cold, is sent to stay with his feisty old grandmother whilst his mother is ill in hospital. Kate takes Alex with her when she joins an expedition to the dangerous and remote world of the Amazon rainforest. In her ususal style, Isobel Allende has written an entrancing description of their journey up the Amazon river. We are introduced to the magic and romance of the forest in this wonderfully evocative and beautifully told adventure.
---- reviewed by Sue
---- reviewed by Sue
Monday, June 25, 2007
Books - Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult
Rate the book: 10!!!!!
it's an adult book and its heavy BUT I LOVED It!!!!!! about love, kidnapping & tones of other stuff
---- reviewed by Amy
it's an adult book and its heavy BUT I LOVED It!!!!!! about love, kidnapping & tones of other stuff
---- reviewed by Amy
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Books - Tajore Arkle by Jackie French
Rate the book: 9Jackie French has once again spun a beautiful tale. The story is about a young girl Anya who may seem normal but is auctually very different. She has dreams of things that happened in the past. Dreams of fertiliser, bottles and fruit all the things that don't exsist in dull town Greycliffs. Eventually she is sent to the mountain were there are other people like her, called pastseers. However one girl is still missing, Melya. The book follows Anya and her friend Ib as they journey to find Melya.
---- reviewed by Molly
Friday, June 15, 2007
Games - Luxor 2
Game platform: PC
Game genre: Strategy
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
The sequel to the highly-addictive Luxor is a lot of fun, although not quite as good as the original. I'm not sure if I can describe it without sounding totally lame, however here goes. The aim is to shoot coloured balls into a chain to form groups of 3 or more to make them disappear before they travel into a pyramid. As you get rid of the chains you collect coins etc and build up your score.
Luxor 2 has new designs and heaps of fantastic new powerups, however I've found I haven't played it quite as much as the original.
---- reviewed by Maryanne
Game genre: Strategy
Rating (Aust): G - General
Rate the game: 9
The sequel to the highly-addictive Luxor is a lot of fun, although not quite as good as the original. I'm not sure if I can describe it without sounding totally lame, however here goes. The aim is to shoot coloured balls into a chain to form groups of 3 or more to make them disappear before they travel into a pyramid. As you get rid of the chains you collect coins etc and build up your score.
Luxor 2 has new designs and heaps of fantastic new powerups, however I've found I haven't played it quite as much as the original.
---- reviewed by Maryanne
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Blogger features
Labels
Just wanted to point out some features of Blogger for those that don't regularly visit blogger sites. The labels (tags) you will see at the bottom of each post can come in very handy if you want to look at all of the book reviews or all of the Playstation game reviews for example. Just click on those links at the bottom of the review.
Comments
Want to comment on the article? Just click on the comment link at the bottom of the article and you can post a comment. I'm moderating them so no swearing or abuse or spam etc.
Feedback
Just wondering what you think of the new site. Are there some regular visitors here? If anyone has any suggestions feel free to post them as a comment or go via the review form.
Enjoy the reviews below! Why not send one yourself?
Cheers, Maryanne
Just wanted to point out some features of Blogger for those that don't regularly visit blogger sites. The labels (tags) you will see at the bottom of each post can come in very handy if you want to look at all of the book reviews or all of the Playstation game reviews for example. Just click on those links at the bottom of the review.
Comments
Want to comment on the article? Just click on the comment link at the bottom of the article and you can post a comment. I'm moderating them so no swearing or abuse or spam etc.
Feedback
Just wondering what you think of the new site. Are there some regular visitors here? If anyone has any suggestions feel free to post them as a comment or go via the review form.
Enjoy the reviews below! Why not send one yourself?
Cheers, Maryanne
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Games - Hamtaro Ham Ham Games
Game Platform: Nintendo GameboyRating (Aust): G
Rate the game: 10
I think this game rocks and it's on your gameboy! I play it for 2 hours!!!!!!!!!
---- reviewed by Sarah
Games - Sims2
Game Platform: PC
Rating (Aust): M15+
Rate the game: 10!!!
OMG! I am addicted to this game! I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
---- reviewed by Looney Tunes
Rating (Aust): M15+
Rate the game: 10!!!
OMG! I am addicted to this game! I LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
---- reviewed by Looney Tunes
Friday, June 08, 2007
New Teen Online site
Hi everyone,
I've finally uploaded the new Teen Online site. All of the books, games and music reviews are now on this blog. To write a review just click on the link at the right labelled "Write a review".
There are also links to the other pages on the site you've grown to love such as the fashion and funstuff sites.
Have a look around!
Cheers, Maryanne
I've finally uploaded the new Teen Online site. All of the books, games and music reviews are now on this blog. To write a review just click on the link at the right labelled "Write a review".
There are also links to the other pages on the site you've grown to love such as the fashion and funstuff sites.
Have a look around!
Cheers, Maryanne
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Books - Haunted by Meg Cabot
Rating: don't know
Meg Cabot official site
i thought it was really good about jessy and the girl i wish i knew the series
---- reviewed by jasmine
Meg Cabot official site
i thought it was really good about jessy and the girl i wish i knew the series
---- reviewed by jasmine
Games - Sims 2 university, pets nighlife
Game Platform: PC
Rating (Aust): M15+
Rate the game: 10
there great i wont stop playin them at all i am getting so far in the university people are already graduating!!
---- reviewed by sophie j
Rating (Aust): M15+
Rate the game: 10
there great i wont stop playin them at all i am getting so far in the university people are already graduating!!
---- reviewed by sophie j
Games - S.T.A.L.K.E.R
Game Platform: PC
Rating (Aust): MA 15+ (Strong Violence)
Rate the game: 10
This game is a masterpeice. The graphics are brilliant and the story is also well thought out. As a survivor of a massive global neuclear fallout, you must use everything you can to survive. the interaction with the other (computer) characters is brilliant; conversations actually seem natural, and there is decent lip-synching for once. Possibly the greatest First Person Shooter ever. Genre is Survival/Action with elements of horror. Be warned though, it is a 15+ Restricted game, and has the 18+ Rating in the USA. Enjoy!
---- reviewed by Rowan
Rating (Aust): MA 15+ (Strong Violence)
Rate the game: 10
This game is a masterpeice. The graphics are brilliant and the story is also well thought out. As a survivor of a massive global neuclear fallout, you must use everything you can to survive. the interaction with the other (computer) characters is brilliant; conversations actually seem natural, and there is decent lip-synching for once. Possibly the greatest First Person Shooter ever. Genre is Survival/Action with elements of horror. Be warned though, it is a 15+ Restricted game, and has the 18+ Rating in the USA. Enjoy!
---- reviewed by Rowan
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