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The Truth Spell (Werewolf High book 1)

Anita Oh

8.5 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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A dastardly spell. Mysterious billionaires. An ordinary girl thrust into an extraordinary world. ...

The Backstagers, Vol. 1

James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh

7.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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All the world's a stage . . . but what happens behind the curtain is pure magic literally! When...

rin (6 KP) rated The Catcher in the Rye in Books

Aug 13, 2017

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I honestly really enjoyed reading this book in my junior year of high school. My teacher let everyone in my class pick a classic and I decided to read this by chance. At first, I was annoyed with how Holden was acting and was truly confused on how this book became a classic. He basically hires a prostitute to just talk to her? It made no sense to me, he was just in some kind of haze. But then, everything clicked for me and Holden became extremely relatable. In high school, I suffered from depression but didn't realize until much later that that was indeed the reason I was acting so off, much like Holden during the book. He definitely was on a downward spiral and he didn't himself understand why he was the way he was. I think this is a good book for kids to read in school because it's honest and it's interesting. It's one of the only classics I've read that I can get through without yawning! This was always be a book that holds a deep meaning to me!

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Andy K (10821 KP) rated Eighth Grade (2018) in Movies

Jan 7, 2019 (Updated Jan 7, 2019)

Being a teenager today must be so difficult.

Having raised 3 teenage kids myself, I can commiserate wholeheartedly with the experience of attending middle and high school in the social media age and what new and complex challenges they have to deal with.

I have often thought kids these days should have some sort of class or education on not placing their lives out there for all to see.

Kayla's school year is awkward and someone lonely as she juggles her own insecurities, relationships and changes within herself. Her need for acceptance makes her step out of her comfort zone and put herself in some interesting situations along the way.

I loved this movie so much as I was able to relate to her plight as I have seen these emotions from my own kids and was able to laugh and cry with them along the way.

Golden Globe nominee Elsie Fisher is exceptional as Kayla. We go along with her journey, quickly get swept up in her life and root for her to succeed and triumph as she ascends to high school.

Loved this film!

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Andy K (10821 KP) Apr 9, 2019

That's all right. I love differing opinions on movies. That is what makes the world go round. I guess I felt more connected since I remember when my kids dealt with issues similar to those in the film. Thanks for the comment!

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Lee (2222 KP) Apr 10, 2019

@HString I was beginning to think I was the only one that wasn't blown away by this. I've seen nothing but high praise for this online and at my screening on Monday people were walking out too!

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