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Lindsay (1807 KP) rated The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island (Original Bobbsey Twins #10) in Books

Feb 15, 2018  
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The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island (Original Bobbsey Twins #10)
Laura Lee Hope | 2004
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This a fun filled Classic. The kids in this book go to Blueberry Island and find a Mystery. Though before they do they are in a mystery before leaving.

The two sets of twins are independent and though they also follow though with listening to their father and mother. To start this book they see the caravans that they think that are a part of the curious well the little twins do. There father comes home to find out what the problem is in the street near this house.

This book is great for children and quite enjoyable. I would recommend it.
  
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Dean (6927 KP) rated April Fool's Day (2008) in Movies

Mar 31, 2018  
April Fool's Day (2008)
April Fool's Day (2008)
2008 | Horror
5
4.0 (3 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A so-so remake of the cult classic, although this time it is totally different characters and story but with the same idea. So if you have seen the original, if not then why?, you already have a good idea of how it will turn out. This is one of the main problems as it loses any sense of tension of the first film with its setting on a remote island. Despite the low budget TV movie feel, it was still watchable with a young trendy cast. Don't rush to see it but it's not that bad.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated The Running Man (1987) in Movies

Jun 12, 2018  
The Running Man (1987)
The Running Man (1987)
1987 | Action, Sci-Fi
10
7.4 (24 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
Quite possibly my favourite film of all time
I love this film. While it is slightly dated, and bears next to no resemblance to the Richard Bachman book on which it was based, it is such a fun, action-packed and surprisingly thought-provoking film. The use of convicts in light entertainment is a subject that has been explored elsewhere in the media (Black Mirror for one) but for me this nails my vision of what we'll be watching in future - it isn't that far from Love Island, just with less willing contestants and slightly more fighting.
  
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Akward (448 KP) rated Forbidden Island in Tabletop Games

May 27, 2018  
Forbidden Island
Forbidden Island
2010 | Adventure, Card Game, Fantasy
7
7.0 (14 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Good introduction to cooperative play (1 more)
Simple
Too simple (0 more)
Forbidden Island does a great job of introducing players to cooperative play. If you have played Pandemic before, you probably don't need to purchase this game. If you have not, I would highly recommend purchasing to give you and your friends a great introduction to the basic mechanics. It would also be a great way to ease kids into more complicated game mechanics.

Also, it comes in a metal tin, which I wish more companies would do. While more of my cardboard boxes aren't holding up well, this one still looks great.
  
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David McK (3764 KP) rated It Came From On High in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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It Came From On High
Andrew Harman
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Merging sci-fi with religion might seem an odd combination, but this novel takes the approach what would happen if the Vatican had proof of extraterrestrial life, with that proof coming in the shape of two eloping aliens who have crash-landed in a small island of the coast of Ireland, just in time for the new Pope's Easter address when he is stumped for ideas.

While it raised a few smiles, it also unfortunately never really raised a chuckle or any deep profound thoughts: this, I found, to be the type of book to read, enjoy, and move on.