Eyes of the Storm

eyesofthestorm_1101Now that the hole in the house is finished, Phoney and Smiley head back to Barrelhaven while Fone Bone stays with Thorn and Grandma Ben.  Thorn and Fone start having weird dreams, but Thorn’s seem to reflect more of her past.  Grandma knows something that they don’t.  Smiley, Luxius, and Phoney are attacked by rat creatures, and their changes of making it to Barrelhaven are slim.  Third in the Bone series.  [Jackie]

The Great Cow Race

greatcowrace_110Finally reunited!  Fone, Smiley and Phoney are back together, and Phoney is back to his old tricks and schemes, this time to ruin the cow races.  Grandma Ben is the fastest runner in the valley.  Since everybody bets on Grandma to win, Phoney persuaded everyone to bet against her.  If this messes up, Phoney is really going to be in for it.  Second in the Bone series.  [Jackie]

Beowulf

beowulfThis was an excellent book.  It has the kind of storyline that people pass down from generation to generation.  It has extravagant artwork in it.  It’s got a lot of action in it, especially since it’s such a small book.  When it comes to action, you’re gonna want to check it out.

Beowulf is about the greatest hero of the Geats, going on adventures and slaughtering beasts.  When he comes upon a land that is terrorized by a giant beast, he decides to take on the beast bare-handed.  Read the rest of this entry »

Dragon Ball, Volume 1

dragonballz1While there’s peace on Earth, a Sayian named Raditz comes to Earth in search of Goku.  Goku and Piccolo must defend the Earth from the Sayian. Before they fight Raditz, he tells them that there are two stronger Sayians on their way to Earth.  Will Piccolo and Guko have the power to defeat Raditz?  Who are the other Sayians coming to Earth?

- Orlando

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Nightwing: Year One

What would happen if Batman and Robin split up? When the Boy Wonder grows up he strikes out on his own. How Robin creates a new identity is a cool story, but I found the ending a bit jumbled and disappointing. Great action sequences if you love superheroes.

- Mr. Hobson

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something other than trouble?

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