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Andy K (10821 KP) rated The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) in Movies
Aug 29, 2018
Kind of an 80s teenage version of "Thelma and Louise", this movie is highlighted by Supergirl, Helen Slater and Christian Slater (no relation) and their rambunctious attitudes. Once Billie Jean becomes famous and cuts her hair, everyone wants to be like her.
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Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome (ASD): A User Guide to Adulthood
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Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)
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The Thinning: New World Order (2018)
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Hazel (1853 KP) rated Zeroes (Zeroes, #1) in Books
Dec 7, 2018
The author of the <i>Uglies</i> series, Scott Westerfeld, has teamed up with co-writers Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti to create this exciting, whirlwind of a young adult novel. Many people wish they had a superpower, but what if there actually were people with them? <i>Zeroes</i> is a story about a group of teenagers with special gifts, however these unique abilities may be more dangerous than you would imagine.
The superpowers in this novel are not as conventional as the famous comic heroes. Some can control crowds with their minds or destroy electricity, and one blind character can even see through the eyes of others. Collectively these teenagers are called the <i>Zeroes</i>, but only amongst themselves.
Despite how cool it may seem to have these powers, their gifts can easily get themselves in to trouble. One of the teens, Ethan, accidently finds himself involved with drug dealers and a bank robbery, resulting in the police taking an interest. Whilst trying to get him out of this mess, the rest of the team cause even more trouble, sequentially making things worse and eventually leaving Ethan in a life threatening situation.
Told through six different characters, the reader gets the opportunity to learn about the individual powers and how each person deals with them. The novel is fast past with an explosive ending – literally – it is almost impossible to put it down. With an equal mix of male and female characters, it is suitable for all readers who enjoy YA, and by no means is it limited to teenagers only. You will find yourself wanting more.