Nandi: Nandi & The Renewal Of Serenity Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful fantasy novel that even someone with a mild interest in the realm of fantasy would enjoy. The Egyptian elements were a nice touch that is rarely found in YA fantasy and will also help to perhaps make the reader more curious.
There were some missteps with wording but nothing that I found annoying or distracting. The tale itself held my interest from start to finish. The only thing that kept my review from being 5-star was the font. The font the author chose is one that can be difficult to read, especially for weak eyes. Yes, it goes with the tale but it makes it hard for the reader. The cover is excellent and the author has a wonderful book that should go far.

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From the scrolls of ancient Egypt a fable unfolds...CIVILIZATION has been gifted to earth, started in Egypt and now must be protected. However, being born first but in secrecy, Nandi's legacy--the protector of the secrets of civilization (the Oath of Serenity)--has been falsely claimed by an evil half brother she never knew she had... in a bizarre twist of fate, either can unleash it but only one may possess it. In Kemet, many do not believe in Mer Wer, a mystical land hidden in a rainforest of Africa, but it is about to surface quite literally. The urgent 'Calling of Charge' gongs and Mer Wer comes to collect one of its own--the non-believing thirteen-year old named Nandi.She is about to be initiated into an ancient and mystical society to prepare for in the coming fourteen days--just a fortnight--three realities bestowed by her coin (an aged coin that once belonged to her deceased mother) will be confirmed; the Runes are unprecedented, a resurrection from the Nile is possible, and her birth is the 'Promised Legacy' of Egypt. So to Mer Wer she shall go for she is the only one who can renew it honorably. NANDI AND THE RENEWAL OF SERENITY (trilogy) is an epic "sword and sorcery" quest taken by a peasant, two valiant friends, three apprentices and their seer, three heartless villains; a most unexpected ending and lots of mystical touches. Like The Hobbit it includes historical particulars, depicting the period's cultural respect for spirituality and echoes the themes of companionship and resilience of the human spirit when faced with adversity. Also celestial possibilities happen. Unlike so many young-adult fantasy books today that rely on sexual or violent innuendo, this novel offers a more suitable reading experience while bringing hair-raising adventure to the fore.

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Under the Spell of Harry Potter Review

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(More customer reviews)Stephen Dollins owes JK Rowlings money. Seriously. The bulk of this book is his rephrasing of her exact story, peppered with the most ridiculous photos I have ever seen. (Page 38 shows three children, obviously posed, and having nothing to do whatsoever with the Harry Potter novels - except someone has scribbled a curse on the wall.) The back of the book contains photos from the movies, photos of current Harry Potter toys, and photos of book covers containing other Harry Potter critques.
Stephen Dollins also believes that Teletubbies were sent to us by Satan (while they annoy me, I doubt that Satan is involved) and sadly, he also used The Onion as one of his resources. (The Onion is a satirical newspaper with headlines like: "Ozzy Osbourne Wins Tickets to OzzFest" -- it's NOT REAL.) To me, this ends ANY credibility this author may have had.
My advice: don't give this guy any more money. Don't encourage his narrow-minded views. Read Harry Potter for yourself. Read The Onion (it's free) and donate your money to charity.

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo+Digital Copy) (2010) Review

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(More customer reviews)Dave was your typical ten-year-old until one fateful afternoon on a field trip when he passed a note to his crush. The note was swept up in a gust of wind and through a series of odd coincidences ended up inside a shop. It was in this shop that Dave met Balthazar, who informed Dave that he is a sorcerer.
Fast forward ten years and Dave is now a socially inept physics geek. Balthazar reenters Dave's life and tells him he needs to begin his training. Dave quickly realizes he's caught up in a centuries-old rivalry that could result in the end of the world- and he is the only one who can prevent it. Balthazar quickly tries to train Dave so they can battle the forces of evil that are trying to destroy the world.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an exciting and entertaining film for the whole family! It has a little of everything in it- action, magic, humor and romance! The characters are funny and interesting (everything from geeky Dave to the greatest wizard ever known, Merlin). The content is family friendly so you can enjoy it with the kids, but it's exciting enough to be a great movie for adults as well. I enjoyed the acting, and everyone did a spectacular job! There were quite a few familiar faces- Nicholas Cage is fantastic (as always) and Jay Baruchel once again shows that he is a pro at portraying the painfully awkward guy! Alfred Molina is also present, and plays a great villain! There are also many new faces- Toby Kebbell is showing us that he is an extremely diverse actor, one moment he's playing a rugged Persian prince and the next he's an egocentric magician!
One of the things I love about this movie is that Disney gives a nod to some of its past endeavors (Hint: think of a character by the same title and you'll have an idea of what I'm referring to). Subtle homage to various films and characters can be seen throughout the movie, providing what computer geeks would refer to as "Easter eggs" for the viewer to catch. Some are relatively obvious, but if you're like me, you'll have to brush the cobwebs off of your memories of some of the older Disney flicks!
I also love that the trailers didn't ruin every funny scene. There were many other parts of the movie that made me laugh! This movie has plenty of surprises, and it keeps you engaged for the entire length of the film. The soundtrack is also excellent, with fantastic compositions from Trevor Rabin. His music sounds like a cross between Klaus Badelt's Pirates of the Caribbean score and Steve Jablonsky's Transformers score, with a few distinct touches of his own. The primary song repeated throughout the film is OneRepublic's "Secrets", which I feel was an appropriate song choice!
The movie is a bit predictable, but it's not as if you can expect otherwise from a Disney film. Some of the characters weren't incredibly well developed, however I don't feel it detracted from the film. To have gone into the details of every character would have made the movie too long. Regardless, I would highly recommend this movie to anyone! So, if you're in the mood for something a bit more action packed, definitely consider this one! Also, if you tend to be a film score junkie (like me), you should definitely consider grabbing the soundtrack! It's got some great tracks!

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Magic is everywhere in Disney's The Sorcerer's Apprentice-the fun family adventure from the creators of National Treasure. Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a modern-day sorcerer with his hands full defending Manhattan against dark forces. When a seemingly average kid shows hidden potential, Balthazar takes his reluctant recruit on a crash course in the art and science of magic to become the ultimate sorcerer's apprentice. Experience more extraordinary thrills, heart-stopping action and spectacular special effects than you can imagine as these unlikely partners show us that the real world is far more magical than we ever knew!

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