Category Archives: Media Review

The blue planet. part 3: seas of life : seasonal seas /coral seas

Posted on April 27, 2011 by karriecox

Blue Planet ~ Coral Seas The blue planet. part 3: seas of life : seasonal seas/coral seas Published by: British Broadcasting Corporation ISBN: 9780790767840, c2002. Runtime: 98 minutes There are some seas where fish swarm in millions and plankton blossoms … Continue reading →

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Apollo 13

Posted on April 27, 2011 by karriecox

Apollo 13 Director: Ron Howard Cast: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise The film Apollo 13 is a dramatized account of the true story of the failed Apollo 13 mission to the moon.  This is and adaption Based … Continue reading →

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Dying to be thin

Posted on April 27, 2011 by karriecox

Dying to be Thin Produced by WGBH / NOVA, c.2000 Run Time: 60 minutes Recommend for grades 6+ Actors: Susan Sarandon Directors: Larkin McPhee A Nova documentary about anorexia nervosa and the people afflicted with it.  It was recommended in Booklist’s … Continue reading →

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How to train your dragon

Posted on April 18, 2011 by karriecox

How to train your dragon Plot Summary:  Hiccup Horrendous is everything that a Viking isn’t.  He just isn’t cut out for dragon hunting.  When dragons attack the island at night, his dad tells him to stay inside so that he won’t get hurt.  Hiccup wants … Continue reading →

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The Goonies

Posted on April 15, 2011 by karriecox

The Goonies  (1985) Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Warner Home Video ASIN: B003XM70B4 Recommend for ages 9 -12, rated PG An antique map discovered in an attic launches a group of youngsters on a thrilling adventure in pursuit of … Continue reading →

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Spiderwick Chronicles

Posted on April 11, 2011 by karriecox

Spiderwick Chronicles by Paramount Home Entertainment, 2008 Based on a the Spiderwick Chronicles series of books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black Plot Summary From the series of books comes “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” a fantasy adventure for the child in … Continue reading →

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Inkheart

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

Ink Heart Biblio Bits Inkheart, Produced by New Line Cinema; screenplay by David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Iain Softley; Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema, 2009. Reading Level/Interest Age Rated PG – See Full Rating for fantasy adventure action, some … Continue reading →

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Tale of Despereaux Animated Film

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

Tale of Despereaux Animated Film Studio: Universal ASIN: B0018ATR2S DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009 Run Time: 93 minutes Rating: G General Audience This movie is very thoughtful and does not rushthrough the details of the story which helps make … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

  Taylor Swift Label: Big Machine ASIN: B001F3DY9A, release date March 18, 2008 I would recommend this for ages 12-16 Taylor Swift was only sixteen years old with her debut album.  Her music is country in genre.  On a website I read … Continue reading →

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