Return to gone away review

return to gone away lake
by Elizebeth Enright
genre: fiction
time: 1957 ( I think)
stars: 4
Porcia Blake's wish came true, her parents bought a house in gone away! so they go there and discover many old stuff in the house, a lot of people come over and help them set up.

I really liked return to gone away better then gone away lake because it was way better then the first book.
it made me want to discover an old house!

The night spies review

My rating on a 1-5 scale: 2
Main characters: Gabi, Max, Eva  
Genre: historical fiction 
Recognizable actors: Olivia Williams, Greta Scacchi, Phyllida Law
Length: 90 minutes
Based on: Jane Austen's life and books
Time period: 1810's
Year it came out: 2008
My overall opinion: I did not like the way Jane Austen was protrayed in this movie. She was protrayed as someone who indulged in too much wine, flirted with any man in her path, and was always in constant ill-humor (which is not how I would picture Jane Austen). It seemed like she had some of the behaviors that the real Jane Austen would have condemned in her stories. It also seemed like whenever there was a quote from one of Jane Austen's novels, it didn't seem natural when it was said, like it was just bluntly inserted into the dialogue. And it seeemed that Jane cared more for Fanny getting a rich husband than one that she actually loved, which isn't like Jane at all; I've heard that she told Fanny to get a husband that could support her, but that she should not marry without love. However, the scenery and costumes were good (though I didn't like this turban thing that Jane wore for a lot of the movie): if you're looking for Regency Era dress ideas, here would be a good place to start. But I'm afraid that good costumes and good scenery aren't enough to save this movie.

the night spies review

follow my leader review

follow my leader
by James B. Garfeild
genre: fiction
time: 21st century

Jimmy Carter turns blind when his friend Mike accidently throws a fire cracker in his face. After that, Jimmy can't see a thing. he hates Mike for it. and he's sad that he can't and will never be able to see.

what I liked about it: Forgiveness aspect

Gone away lake review

Gone away lake
by Elizabeth Enright
genre: fiction
stars: 3

An enchanting tale of two cousins who find a really old village, gone away lake. It hasn't been lived in since the 1900's. Exept a real old couple lives in it, their old fashioned. Portia and Julian are enchanted by the place and go their everyday in their summer vacation.

I liked it.

I am scout

I am scout by Charles J. Shields
genre: bio
time: 1900's- recent
stars: 5

I am scout is the bio of Harper Lee, the person who wrote to kill a mockingbird. you'll find out that the town was molded after what she wrote in her book: to kill a mockingbird, Atticus in the story was molded after her father, her house maids, and Dill her friend. I liked it a lot! It was the best bio I have read, it read smoothly.

alert: before reading this book, you have to read to kill a mockingbird to really understand the bio.

Penny from Heaven

Penny From heaven
by Jennifer L. Holm
genre: fiction
time: 1950's
stars: 5

Penny's father died in the war. she lives with her mom and her Grandma and Grandpa, and she has a lot of Itialian relitives. Jennifer L. Holm captures the 1950's in this book!  you'll love it!