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Sight, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 13

by Stone Soup Editors

Published June 17, 2024

Lessons in Sweetness: A Review of Wonka

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published January 21, 2024

All the smells, tastes, and feels of the movie theater do not compare to Wonka, the new chocolatey and valuable movie. I went to see this about a week ago with my grandparents, and I...

We will fly higher, Reviewed by Caroline Gao, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published November 30, 2023

"Once upon a time, from a wounded land/ My family was pushed to leave our homeland," writes Parwana Amiri in her book of poems, We will fly higher. This collection focuses on her love for...

Bring on the Gratitude: A Review of “Be Thankful”

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published November 22, 2023

The Story That Cannot Be Told, Reviewed by Roxy Messier, 12

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 17, 2023

A few days ago, something happened. If it had not happened, it wouldn’t have been told. What happened was this: I picked up The Story That Cannot Be Told at the library. I did this...

A Castle in the Sky, Reviewed by Lydia Chen, 9

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 16, 2023

If you like anime, you should check out this Japanese film named A Castle in the Sky by Studio Ghibli. It is an amazing film about nature that won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in...

Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 2, 2023

The Fort, Reviewed by Sydney Kesselheim, 11

by Sydney Kesselheim

Published September 24, 2023

The Fort, by Gordon Korman, is a novel about four 6th grade boys who all share a clubhouse in the woods. Their special place has remained secret until a new kid, Ricky, follows them into...

Live Fast, Die Young, Be Wild, and Have Fun: Chloe Ruan, 13, Reviews Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die

by Stone Soup Editors

Published May 3, 2023

It all started during the summer of 2021, in July. July was for swimming. It was for sleeping in, playing outside, going to the Alamo and the lakes and wherever you wanted because you had...

The Other Realm, Reviewed by Ismini, 12

by Ismini Vasiloglou

Published December 16, 2021

Tristan Hui's The Other Realm is a story of family and adventure sure to enthrall even the most hesitant reader. After falling into a dimension parallel to her world, Azalea Morroe sets off on a...

Sight, Reviewed by Philip Chen, 13

Post Published June 17, 2024 by Stone Soup Editors

When my mother asked my brother and me to watch the new movie Sight, centered around a Chinese immigrant’s journey, I hesitated. I am usually interested in movies with fast-paced action and adventure, so my expectations of this movie were modest—I anticipated an unremarkable and uninspiring documentary.

Lessons in Sweetness: A Review of Wonka

Post Published January 21, 2024 by Sydney Kesselheim

All the smells, tastes, and feels of the movie theater do not compare to Wonka, the new chocolatey and valuable movie. I went to see this about a week ago with my grandparents, and I was very surprised that they liked it too! I never saw the first movie, and I haven’t read the book, so I was starting with a blank canvas.

We will fly higher, Reviewed by Caroline Gao, 12

Post Published November 30, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

"Once upon a time, from a wounded land/ My family was pushed to leave our homeland," writes Parwana Amiri in her book of poems, We will fly higher. This collection focuses on her love for her homeland, Afghanistan, and her experiences as a refugee at Lesvos Island. She writes about the feeling of her loss of identity and her longing for safety after losing her country to war.

Bring on the Gratitude: A Review of “Be Thankful”

Post Published November 22, 2023 by Sydney Kesselheim

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I reviewed a poem about gratitude, called “Be Thankful” by an unknown poet. To me, gratitude means being thankful for what you have instead of thinking about what you don’t have. It is important to feel empathy for individuals who have less than you do and to appreciate all that you have.

The Story That Cannot Be Told, Reviewed by Roxy Messier, 12

Post Published October 17, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

A few days ago, something happened. If it had not happened, it wouldn’t have been told. What happened was this: I picked up The Story That Cannot Be Told at the library. I did this without knowing that this book would be so very fantastic that I want to learn more about Romania, and of course, get my own copy! The story focuses on a very relatable ten-year-old girl named Ileana.

A Castle in the Sky, Reviewed by Lydia Chen, 9

Post Published October 16, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

If you like anime, you should check out this Japanese film named A Castle in the Sky by Studio Ghibli. It is an amazing film about nature that won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1986. Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. Director Miyazaki chose the name Ghibli from the Italian noun ghibli which means hot desert winds.

Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

Post Published October 2, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

“There’s nowhere to hide on the world’s first moon base. After all, it’s only the size of a soccer field.” Yet, this doesn’t stop misfortune from rendering someone missing. With the Moon Base Alpha (MBA) base commander, Nina Stack, nowhere to be found, chaos spawns between the residents on the moon. Spaced Out by Stuart Gibbs is an astonishing novel where the mystery never ends.

The Fort, Reviewed by Sydney Kesselheim, 11

Post Published September 24, 2023 by Sydney Kesselheim

The Fort, by Gordon Korman, is a novel about four 6th grade boys who all share a clubhouse in the woods. Their special place has remained secret until a new kid, Ricky, follows them into the woods. Together, the group discovers a hidden bomb shelter complete with food, a sink, a stove, a TV and a couch.

Live Fast, Die Young, Be Wild, and Have Fun: Chloe Ruan, 13, Reviews Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die

Post Published May 3, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

It all started during the summer of 2021, in July. July was for swimming. It was for sleeping in, playing outside, going to the Alamo and the lakes and wherever you wanted because you had all the free time in the world now. It was for getting away with watching TV-14 National Geographic documentaries on sharks (it was Shark Week) and seeing The Little Mermaid II for the first time —...

The Other Realm, Reviewed by Ismini, 12

Post Published December 16, 2021 by Ismini Vasiloglou

Tristan Hui's The Other Realm is a story of family and adventure sure to enthrall even the most hesitant reader. After falling into a dimension parallel to her world, Azalea Morroe sets off on a quest to save the job of her eccentric father. Along the way, she befriends Sunny, a 15-year-old native in search of her older brother, and Sam, a 10-year-old ghost desperate to flee the unrelenting Prilei...

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