Super Human by Michael Carroll

Super Human by Michael Carroll
325 pages

    Five thousand years ago, a man named Krodin terrorized the people of the Middle East while trying to conquer the world. He was the first superhuman and he was virtually invulnerable to any attack. Then one day, he disappeared.
    Now, four young heroes meet and team up to stop an old threat: Krodin. A secret group is obsessed with bringing him back from the past, and only they can stop it. With telekinesis, superstrength, the ability to control sound and a way with people, can they face the challenge and save the world?

**Book 1**
Next book: The Ascension

Unstoppable

Nick was born without any limbs. Anyone else might have been horrified, but Nick knows that he is different for a reason and lives on in spite of it. He knows that God is calling him to do something great and nothing will stop him.
Nick's new book, Unstoppable, will be released soon, and I wanted to let you all know about it. I love Nick's story. I have seen some of his video talks, and he makes great points and speaks amazing truth. And he's really funny!
Even if you don't normally read non-fiction or inspirational stories, try Unstoppable. I'm sure you will love Nick. Try it now! Here's the first chapter: (click here.)

Happy Hobbit Day!

Today is Hobbit Day, since it is Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthday, so Happy Hobbit Day and Happy Birthday to Bilbo and Frodo and anyone else whose birthday is today.

Who went bare-foot today? Who ate a second breakfast? Who had a party? I did! What did you do?



Books that Should be Made Into Movies

As you know, I love to read. When a book that I like has been made into a movie, I try to see it. As of right now, I think the only movie that is based of a book I read that I have not seen is The Hunger Games. :(
I have now done some thinking about what books I would like to be made into movies next. Here is a list, in no particular order:

Steel by Carrie Vaughn


The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen


Kingdom Keepers series by Ridley Pearson


The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John


The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry


Princess of the Midnight Ball bu Jessica Day George


Slayers by C.J. Hill


Dragons in Our Midst series by Bryan Davis


Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan



The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester


Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix


City of Masks by Mary Hoffman


The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine



The 39 Clues series by various authors (including Rick Riordan, Jude Watson, and Margaret Peterson Haddix)


Isle of Swords by Wayne Thomas Batson



The Door Within Trilogy by Wayne Thomas Batson
  
Double Identity by Margaret Peterson Haddix
 Double Identity is amazing. And for all you Star Wars fans, it's got cloning in it...

This list is basically my "favourite books" list. All of these books are *clean* and I definately recommend them. They are for different ages and they are different genres, so there is something in there for everyone.

Oh, and these would make amazing movies also:
   

Quantum Prophecy is a series about young teens who find that they are superhuman. I didn't put them in a post like I do with the other books, because they have some bad language. It wasn't too much and I kind of over-looked it because the stories were so good. I really want to be Diamond if they make these into a movie. *Note: I will be posting about the prequel series soon...


If you want to learn more about these books, search their titles or authors on my blog, and most of them should be there.

Songs that creep me out

Anakin's Dark Deeds by John Williams

If you're trying to guess why this song creeps me out, I already know that you're guess is wrong. Let me explain:
When I first saw ROTS, I wasn't paying any attention to the music, like most people who watch movies. Actually, I don't remember my brain registering any music after the Main Title. Later, I got the Corellian Edition CD from the library. When I heard this song, I paired it with the wrong scene. In my mind, I saw Anakin fighting Obi-Wan, rather than Anakin killing Separatists. Even now that I know what REALLY happened during this song, I can still see Battle of the Heroes every time I listen to it. I love this song-songs should paint a vivid picture if they are written well-but I can't listen to the end too often, and definitely not before bed. 'Cause every time I hear it, I can see the flames... *shudders convulsively*

Gollum's Song performed by Emiliana Torrini

Songs that give me the "excited chills"

Star Wars Main Title by John Williams

Concerning Hobbits by Howard Shore

 

Manifesto by The City Harmonic

The Raider's March by John Williams

 

He's a Pirate by Hans Zimmer

 

The Battle by Harry Gregson-Williams

 

The Spirit of the Season by Alan Silvestri

Duel of the Fates by John Williams

What songs get you excited?

The Captive Temple by Jude Watson

The Captive Temple by Jude Watson
132 pages

    After Cerasi's death, Obi-Wan left Melida/Daan and returned to the Jedi Temple, hoping Qui-Gon would take him back. He knows he is meant to be a Jedi, and he's willing to completely dedicate himself. But Qui-Gon is not so sure about taking Obi-Wan back as his apprentice. The pain from his second betrayal is not the only thing holding Qui-Gon back, though. The Temple is under attack. Someone in the Temple is an informant to an enemy, and that enemy has tried to kill Yoda. Lukily, Yoda is not so easily surprised.
    It's up to Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan to uncover the clues and find out who the enemy is. They are prepared for a ruthless, clever intruder, but the identity of the conspirator catches them off guard. The enemy turns out to be someone who is a little too familial, and he's back for a second chance at revenge.

**Book 7 in Jedi Apprentice**
Previous book: The Uncertain Path

Next book: The Day of Reckoning

Sad Songs

These songs have the habit of making me cry sometimes...

Proud to Be an American

Cinderella by Steve Curtis Chapman (If you knew the story behind this, you'd be crying even more...)

The Call by Regina Spektor

When Christmas Comes to Town

Pretty Songs

Across the Stars by John Williams

Once Upon a December from Anastasia

May It Be by Enya

Reflection (Pop Version) from Mulan

God Bless Us Every One from A Christmas Carol: The Musical

Edelweiss

In Dreams by Howard Shore

Fantasy pictures

I just found a host of beautiful pictures on this blog, and I want to share them with you all.

<3 <3

And now a special one from a Star Wars artist:

More fantasy pictures:



The Dawn Treader