Hey, evryone, Carl here. Our new friend and fellow reader guy Aaron read the post belowand got his mom Michelle to help put up a review of a Star Wars graphic novel. Let's hear him:
My name is Aaron and I’m 8 years old. I love the book Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures Volume 7. It is like a comic book with 4 stories in it.In one of the stories Padme becomes a spy. It turns out pretty good for Padme in the end.In another story a battle droid tells Obi Wan and Anakin to run, which they did. Then giant monsters attack them. The funny part is at the end of the story when a battle droid tells them to run again. They were sort of (gulp) scared.In another story these three friends rob a bank guarded by clones. They pretend to BE clones so they can steal the money.There’s one story left. A Jedi named Blizzard Swan has a green light saber. He captures a guy with six eyes. The guy with six eyes doesn’t have a name, and Blizzard Swan doesn’t speak a word.
(my mom is using her identity to post this comment)
Thanks, Aaron! I like the Star Wars: Clone Wars graphic novels too. So does my coworker Bill (or Darth Bill, as he likes to be known). I sure Master Jedi Zack out at the Matthews library does too. This one looks really good--I've got to see if the library has a copy. Don't forget to pick up your free book at the Imaginon or Matthews library.
PS--since your mom was so good to help you out, we'll give her the greatest honor we can bestow and make her an HONORARY GUY!!!
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By: Darth Corder,
on 5/7/2008
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Although defeated most thoroughly and
made to give Master Yoda his Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Graphic Novel, I still got to make fun of him when he was not looking behind his back (oops, you don't suppose he will read this blog, eh????? Better develop a quick exit strategy from library in case he does, but I want to make it clear I'm not scared or nothing. Yea that's the ticket, gulp!).
Well enough of that Humiliation, er, I mean Heroism on my part. Let's talk about some cool books I have read recently:
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman - This is officially one of the funniest books I have ever read!!!! Now you may think from the title that this book is going to be sad or certainly something depressing, but brother you could not be more wrong. This book is told through multiple characters perspectives and these main characters are Wallace Wallace (no this is not a typing mistake; Wallace is both his first and last name) - an unlikely/reluctant football hero, Rachel Turner - head of the Drama Club, Trudi Davis - Rachel's boy crazy best friend, Mr. Fogelman - Wallace's eighth grade English Teacher and others. It all starts out when Wallace Wallace, who for reasons you will learn, writes an honest book report about Mr. Fogelman's favorite book Old Shep, My Pal. Basically he writes that he hates the book. Why do you ask? Here is a short excerpt from the book concerning this event that gives you a taste of the humor that this book is infused with:
"I knew Old Shep was going to die before I started page one."
"Don't be ridiculous," the teacher snapped. "How?"
I shrugged. "Because the dog always dies. Go to the library and pick out a book with an award sticker and a dog on the cover. Trust me, that dog is going down."
"Not true!" stormed Mr. Fogelman.
"Well," I challenged, "what about Old Yeller?"
"Oh, all right," the teacher admitted. "So Old Yeller died."
"What about Sounder?" piped up Joey Quick. "And Bristle Face, " added Mike "Feather" Wrigley, one of my football teammates.
"Don't forget Where the Red Fern Grows," I put in. "The double whammy - two dogs die in that one."
"You've made your point," growled Mr. Fogelman. "And now I'm going to make mine. I expect a proper review. And your going to give it to me - during detention!"
If only Mr. Foelman knew what series of events he was putting in motion by putting Wallace Wallace in detention, he would have had serious second thoughts. Yet if he did not, the seriously comedic events that follow would never have occurred. If you like to laugh out loud, this is definitely the book for you. Man, I'm still laughing about different parts of the book just thinking about them. Two Thumbs Up!!!!!!!!!!!
Guan Yu: Blood Brothers to the End - A Chinese Legend by Dan Jolly and Ron Randall - This Graphic Novel tells the story of Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese Warrior, who leaves his village and home at a young age to seek his fortune. Not long after leaving his home he encounters two men, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, at a tavern. The two men had just begun recruiting men to fight a group of rebels known as the Yellow Scarves. They invite Guan Yu to join them and he agrees to help them put down the rebellion. As they talk, they know that something very special is happening and start to feel a special kinship with one another. Before leaving the tavern the three men agree to be Blood Brothers and to never abandon their brotherhood. They put down the Yellow Scarf Rebellion that threatened the Chinese Government and go on to have many adventures together and separately. Guan Yu, especially, goes on to accomplish many great feats and becomes renown throughout China. So much so, that many years after his famous death (read about it), he transcends mortality to myth becoming a Chinese God of War. His mythological status also comes to represent Honor, Righteousness, and most of all Brotherhood. This is a really good read about a real warrior who achieved greatness and beyond through honor and integrity. I found this to be both an interesting and fun book.
Take it easy all and be nice to each other,
Bill
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By: Darth Corder,
on 5/7/2008
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Hello all, it is I once again. The Sith who is a legend in his own mind: Darth Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Yikes, I think I just scared myself) I hope most of you out there in the Land of Blog have not forgotten about our recently completed Boys Rule Boys Read Book Series Tournament, because the story I have to tell will curdle your blood I tell ya! As you may or may not recall, the person who came in first of our little competition was the The Mysterious Anonymous (Zonks, I scared myself again. Must be the bold type face.). Well the Mysterious Anonymous turned out to be no other than, drum roll please, the one, the only, Jedi Master Yoda!!!!!!
Jedi Master Yoda, up to no good I'm sure, coming to claim his prize.
Luckily I came to work prepared to deal with Jedi Scum!!!!
Combat most furious was soon commenced!!!!!
To my disgrace, I'm whupped up on most horribly!!!!! (How did this picture get in here?)
Although defeated most thoroughly and
made to give Master Yoda his Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Graphic Novel, I still got to make fun of him when he was not looking behind his back (oops, you don't suppose he will read this blog, eh????? Better develop a quick exit strategy from library in case he does, but I want to make it clear I'm not scared or nothing. Yea that's the ticket, gulp!).Well enough of that Humiliation, er, I mean Heroism on my part. Let's talk about some cool books I have read recently:
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman - This is officially one of the funniest books I have ever read!!!! Now you may think from the title that this book is going to be sad or certainly something depressing, but brother you could not be more wrong. This book is told through multiple characters perspectives and these main characters are Wallace Wallace (no this is not a typing mistake; Wallace is both his first and last name) - an unlikely/reluctant football hero, Rachel Turner - head of the Drama Club, Trudi Davis - Rachel's boy crazy best friend, Mr. Fogelman - Wallace's eighth grade English Teacher and others. It all starts out when Wallace Wallace, who for reasons you will learn, writes an honest book report about Mr. Fogelman's favorite book Old Shep, My Pal. Basically he writes that he hates the book. Why do you ask? Here is a short excerpt from the book concerning this event that gives you a taste of the humor that this book is infused with:"I knew Old Shep was going to die before I started page one."
"Don't be ridiculous," the teacher snapped. "How?"
I shrugged. "Because the dog always dies. Go to the library and pick out a book with an award sticker and a dog on the cover. Trust me, that dog is going down."
"Not true!" stormed Mr. Fogelman.
"Well," I challenged, "what about Old Yeller?"
"Oh, all right," the teacher admitted. "So Old Yeller died."
"What about Sounder?" piped up Joey Quick. "And Bristle Face, " added Mike "Feather" Wrigley, one of my football teammates.
"Don't forget Where the Red Fern Grows," I put in. "The double whammy - two dogs die in that one."
"You've made your point," growled Mr. Fogelman. "And now I'm going to make mine. I expect a proper review. And your going to give it to me - during detention!"
If only Mr. Foelman knew what series of events he was putting in motion by putting Wallace Wallace in detention, he would have had serious second thoughts. Yet if he did not, the seriously comedic events that follow would never have occurred. If you like to laugh out loud, this is definitely the book for you. Man, I'm still laughing about different parts of the book just thinking about them. Two Thumbs Up!!!!!!!!!!!
Guan Yu: Blood Brothers to the End - A Chinese Legend by Dan Jolly and Ron Randall - This Graphic Novel tells the story of Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese Warrior, who leaves his village and home at a young age to seek his fortune. Not long after leaving his home he encounters two men, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, at a tavern. The two men had just begun recruiting men to fight a group of rebels known as the Yellow Scarves. They invite Guan Yu to join them and he agrees to help them put down the rebellion. As they talk, they know that something very special is happening and start to feel a special kinship with one another. Before leaving the tavern the three men agree to be Blood Brothers and to never abandon their brotherhood. They put down the Yellow Scarf Rebellion that threatened the Chinese Government and go on to have many adventures together and separately. Guan Yu, especially, goes on to accomplish many great feats and becomes renown throughout China. So much so, that many years after his famous death (read about it), he transcends mortality to myth becoming a Chinese God of War. His mythological status also comes to represent Honor, Righteousness, and most of all Brotherhood. This is a really good read about a real warrior who achieved greatness and beyond through honor and integrity. I found this to be both an interesting and fun book.Take it easy all and be nice to each other,
Bill
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By: Darth Corder,
on 4/9/2008
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Well, everyone, it's down to two in The Boys Rule Boys Read Book Series Tournament. Without further adieu, let's see who our two final combatants are:
Right Side Game:
The Harry Potter Series (seed 1) 14 pts.
Vs.
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures (seed 3)
3 pts.
3 pts.
The Winner in a Knock-Out The Harry Potter Series!!!!! Ding, Ding!!!!
Left Side Game:
The Chronicles of Narnia (seed 6) 10 pts.
Now let's take a look at the Leader Board (those with 8 points or more):
1) Now in first place with 13 points (with 3 upset pts.) is the one, the only Cyber Kid (he has shot two 3 pointers!!!).
2) Slipping from first to second but still in firm competition is Carl M. with 12 points (with 18 upset points).
3) Falling one notch from second to third place is Melissa with 11 points (with 8 upset points).
4) Tied in forth place with 10 points each (also each having 16 upset points) are Stephen and Mary.
5) In fifth place with 10 points (having 11 upset points) is Melanie.
6) In sixth place with 10 points (having 10 upset points) is Leah.
7) Tied in seventh place with 10 points each (each having 3 upset points) are Bekah and the Mysterious Anonymous.
8) In eighth place with 10 points is Mona.
9) In ninth place with 9 points (having 6 upset points) is Teresa.
10) In tenth place with 8 points (having 8 upset points) is Danna.
11) In eleventh place with 8 points is Matthew.
Congratulations are in order for all, even those not on the Leader Board (it's a game and the main point is to have fun!!!!!). I think all should take note that this is a very tight race. With that in consideration just think what shooting a 3 pointer (a review) could mean to your standing. Remember a 3 pointer is the equivalent of three correct picks. So lets say you had 10 points. If you shot a 3 pointer that would increase your points to 13. This is a powerful tool I tell ya!!!!
So playing for all the Championship of The Boys Rule Boys Read Book Series Tournament are the two powerful heavyweights (ding, ding, ding!!!!!):
The Harry Potter Series (seed 1) Vs. The Chronicles of Narnia (seed 6).
So let the voting begin for the Championship!!!!!!!
Here are the rules for voting once again:
1) The books that are going against each other will move to the next round if they receive the most votes from you guys.
2) Everyone who wants to (adults and girls also) can vote by responding to this blog and voting for the books in each match-up they would like to see go on in the tournament.
3) Multiple voting by the same individual for a particular book is not allowed. One vote for each match-up.
4) Voting will start with the posting of this blog entry. Voting from bloggers will be allowed for that day and for 7 following days (Championship votes due by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16) . Also if you can get by ImaginOn, we will have paper handouts that you can use to vote.
5) You will notice that the books are seeded. What this means is the books with the higher seeds (1 being highest, 8 being lowest) are expected to go further in the tournament. Those with lower number are expected to make early exits. However, who goes on and who goes home will be determined by your votes.
6) Finally, prizes will be awarded to the one who votes for the most books that go the furthest. In the case of a tie, the number difference between upsets will be used to determine the ultimate winner (say someone picks a seed 8 to beat a seed 1, that would give them 7 points for a tie-breaker, etc.). Also the three pointer can be used to give voters more points (3 points).
7) Let me stress the 3 pointer once again!!!! One review gives the writer the equivalent of 3 right votes. Lets say you have 8 points now on the Leader Board ; one review would up you score to 11 points (the number of points the leaders have now). This is a powerful tool in the tournament!
8) Also remember the prizes for the 3 highest on the Leader Board!!!! First place will get to choose between an autographed T-shirt from the UNCC Men's Basketball Team, an autographed poster by the UNCC Men's Basketball Team, or a book of your choosing (softcover) from all the contenders in the tournament. Second place will be a choose between the two remaining items. Third place will be the remaining item. If you live near in the Charlotte area, you could come to Imaginon to claim your prize, If you live out of town or can't get to Imaginon, we will send your prize to you.
9) That's it all. So get in there and vote for your favorite books and more importantly have fun!!!!!
Can't wait to see what happens!!!!! Good choosing and shooting baskets all,
Bill
Left Side Game:
The Chronicles of Narnia (seed 6) 10 pts.
Vs.
The Underland Chronicles (seed 7) 6 pts.
In a Close Contest The Chronicles of Narnia Eliminates The Underland Chronicles
Now let's take a look at the Leader Board (those with 8 points or more):
1) Now in first place with 13 points (with 3 upset pts.) is the one, the only Cyber Kid (he has shot two 3 pointers!!!).
2) Slipping from first to second but still in firm competition is Carl M. with 12 points (with 18 upset points).
3) Falling one notch from second to third place is Melissa with 11 points (with 8 upset points).
4) Tied in forth place with 10 points each (also each having 16 upset points) are Stephen and Mary.
5) In fifth place with 10 points (having 11 upset points) is Melanie.
6) In sixth place with 10 points (having 10 upset points) is Leah.
7) Tied in seventh place with 10 points each (each having 3 upset points) are Bekah and the Mysterious Anonymous.
8) In eighth place with 10 points is Mona.
9) In ninth place with 9 points (having 6 upset points) is Teresa.
10) In tenth place with 8 points (having 8 upset points) is Danna.
11) In eleventh place with 8 points is Matthew.
Congratulations are in order for all, even those not on the Leader Board (it's a game and the main point is to have fun!!!!!). I think all should take note that this is a very tight race. With that in consideration just think what shooting a 3 pointer (a review) could mean to your standing. Remember a 3 pointer is the equivalent of three correct picks. So lets say you had 10 points. If you shot a 3 pointer that would increase your points to 13. This is a powerful tool I tell ya!!!!
So playing for all the Championship of The Boys Rule Boys Read Book Series Tournament are the two powerful heavyweights (ding, ding, ding!!!!!):
The Harry Potter Series (seed 1) Vs. The Chronicles of Narnia (seed 6).
So let the voting begin for the Championship!!!!!!!
Here are the rules for voting once again:
1) The books that are going against each other will move to the next round if they receive the most votes from you guys.
2) Everyone who wants to (adults and girls also) can vote by responding to this blog and voting for the books in each match-up they would like to see go on in the tournament.
3) Multiple voting by the same individual for a particular book is not allowed. One vote for each match-up.
4) Voting will start with the posting of this blog entry. Voting from bloggers will be allowed for that day and for 7 following days (Championship votes due by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16) . Also if you can get by ImaginOn, we will have paper handouts that you can use to vote.
5) You will notice that the books are seeded. What this means is the books with the higher seeds (1 being highest, 8 being lowest) are expected to go further in the tournament. Those with lower number are expected to make early exits. However, who goes on and who goes home will be determined by your votes.
6) Finally, prizes will be awarded to the one who votes for the most books that go the furthest. In the case of a tie, the number difference between upsets will be used to determine the ultimate winner (say someone picks a seed 8 to beat a seed 1, that would give them 7 points for a tie-breaker, etc.). Also the three pointer can be used to give voters more points (3 points).
7) Let me stress the 3 pointer once again!!!! One review gives the writer the equivalent of 3 right votes. Lets say you have 8 points now on the Leader Board ; one review would up you score to 11 points (the number of points the leaders have now). This is a powerful tool in the tournament!
8) Also remember the prizes for the 3 highest on the Leader Board!!!! First place will get to choose between an autographed T-shirt from the UNCC Men's Basketball Team, an autographed poster by the UNCC Men's Basketball Team, or a book of your choosing (softcover) from all the contenders in the tournament. Second place will be a choose between the two remaining items. Third place will be the remaining item. If you live near in the Charlotte area, you could come to Imaginon to claim your prize, If you live out of town or can't get to Imaginon, we will send your prize to you.
9) That's it all. So get in there and vote for your favorite books and more importantly have fun!!!!!
Can't wait to see what happens!!!!! Good choosing and shooting baskets all,
Bill
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Aaron- the Bruner Boys Beware love the Star Wars Graphic Novels too! Aaron and Captain X need to hook up at Imaginon and play the online game together... www.theoldrepublic.com and read the novels together. It's great to meet other young jedi!