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As we live our lives, the things we see, hear, say and do, all have an impact on what we become. We are constantly changing; our experiences and the people we meet shape our identities. In the novel April Raintree by Beatrice Culleton, April’s mother figures all had a significant part in shaping her personal…

In Brave New World, a novel written by Aldous Huxley in the 1930s, the author predicted a society where humans are created and developed in laboratories using incubators. This concept was once deemed impossible but recent advancements in cloning technology have made it a reality. In the 1980s, cloning was considered unachievable due to the…

Out of all the fabulous animals in the universe the most common and the most known fabulous animals are lamias and wolfmans. And where there are lamias there are most likely traveling to be wolfmans. So now allow me state you some of the similarities and differences between lamias and wolfmans which you may or…

The book I have read and chosen to review is Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman. Born in New York City in 1907, James Ramsey Ullman’s most acclaimed work is Banner in the Sky, and four of his books, including this one, have been adapted into major motion pictures. The story centers around…

I knew about this book because one day I was seeing T.V. watching the series of Lizzie McGuire. Then, in the commercials, they pass one about scholastic and there I saw the books about Lizzie so I asked my mom to byesome of then to me because I wanted to read them!The title of the…

Farewell to ArmsErnest Hemingways A Farewell to Arms holds the secret of a man (the author) who experiences many things and then changes them for in his writings. The main character of the novel, Frederic, experiences many of the same situations that Hemingway lived. He captures the inspiring trials and tribulations of a disillusioned man…

Elwin Ransom, the courageous and open-minded philology professor at the University of Cambridge, is the central figure in the story. Despite being held captive by Weston and Devin, he maintains his composure and displays a genuine interest. In fact, he initially seems to be a voluntary prisoner. Unlike his captors, Ransom has the bravery to…

Charles Saunders has one of the better fantasy author hosted websites on the internet.  Besides keeping up to date with current fantasy and horror goings-on, Charles periodically delves into his archives and pulls out some real plums from the past such as “Chocolate Covered Conan,” which he posted last month.  Since reviving his sword and…

Growing up, many children hear tales of the famous dracula story. As a matter of fact, the character of dracula is a common halloween costume amongst children. When I picked up this book and read the title, my first reaction was that I was familiar with the title. Although I had never before read bram…

In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, one of the main elements of the plot is a fire created by the boys. While the fire’s foremost purpose is for rescue, it also represents other underlying symbolistic themes. Order is one of the first things established once the fire is built. The fire’s…