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The Last Summer  Bibliographic Information:  Title: The Last Summer    Movie Director: William Bindley   Production Company: Gulfstream Pictures  Copyright: 2019   Genre:Teen Romance, Comedy  Awards or Honors: Teen Choice Nominee for Summer Movie   Watching Level: TV 14  Plot Summary: This movie follows a group of loosely connected teenagers enjoying their last summer in Chicagoland before college. Griffin and Phoebe spend the summerContinue reading “The Last Summer”

The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm  Author: Christopher Paolini   Publisher: Alfred A. Knoff Copyright Date: 2018  Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Young Adult   Awards or Honors: none   Reading Level: Young Teenager   Plot Summary: Nearly a year has passed since dragon rider Eragon and the dragon Saphira defeated King Galbatorix and ushered in a new age of peace for Alagaesia.Continue reading “The Fork, the Witch and the Worm”

The Edge of Seventeen  Title: The Edge of Seventeen  Movie Director: Kelly Fremon Craig   Production Company: STX Entertainment, Gracie Films    Copyright: 2016  Genre: Comedy, Drama   Awards or Honors: Haillee Steinfeld was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her performance. The movie and cast also received several nominations for awards from theContinue reading “The Edge of Seventeen”

Life Is Strange  Title: Life is Strange  Production Company: Dontnod Entertainment   Copyright: 2015   Genre: Graphic Adventure  Awards or Honors:Life is Strange won the Grand Prix du Jury and the Prix du Meilleur Scénario (Best Story Award).  Plot Summary: Life is Strange follows the adventures of 18-year-old Max Caulfield, a high school student going to Blackwell Academy and living in Arcadia Bay, a picturesque small town on theContinue reading “Life Is Strange”

Bibliographic Information:   Title: Legacies    TV Show Creator: Julie Plec   Producer: Gina Girolamo, Brett Matthews, Leslie Morgenstein and Julie Plec.   Production Company: My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, CBS Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television  Copyright: 2018.    Genre: Fantasy, Magic, Science Fiction   Awards or Honors: Teen Choice Award Nomination  Watching Level: TV:14. This watching level is more for older teenagers, as there is some violence, swearing, and scenes for kids 14Continue reading “Legacies”

folklore  Title: folklore  Artist: Taylor Swift    Record Company: Republic Records  Copyright: 2020   Genre: Pop, Indie Folk   Awards or Honors: Although it has not received any official honors because of the cancellation of music awards, it has become popular, and the number one streamed album on Spotify when it was released.    Plot Summary: Folklore is a 16-song album that alsoContinue reading “folklore”

FIFA 20   Title: FIFA 20   Production Company: Electronic Arts Sports   Copyright: 2019   Genre: Sports video game   Awards or Honors: None  Playing Level: Rated E for Everyone   Plot Summary: FIFA 20 is an individual or multiplayer sports game played on the PS4 Xbox 360, computer, or phone. The simulation game gives users the chance to play in a highly realistic and accurate gameContinue reading “FIFA 20”

Title: Chemical Hearts  Movie Director: Richard Tanne   Production Company: Amazon Studios   Copyright: 2020  Genre: Romance, Drama, teen   Awards or Honors:None.   Watching Level: Rated R   Plot Summary: Chemical Hearts follows the story of a New Jersey teenager named Henry Page. He is shy, quiet, and likes to write and is the editor of the school newspaper. He meets Grace Town, who isContinue reading “Chemical Hearts”

An Enchantment of Ravens  Title: An Enchantment of Ravens   Author: Margaret Rogerson  Publishing Company: Simon & Schuster Audio  Copyright: 2017.   Genre: Young Adult Fiction  Awards or Honors:This book is a New York Times bestseller. Also, a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner and Indies Next Top Ten Children’s Books of Fall 2017.    Reading Level: Young adult reading level and interest level   Plot Summary: The audiobook follows theContinue reading “An Enchantment of Ravens”

The Weeknd Album: After Hours   Title: After Hours   Singer: The Weeknd   Production Company: Republic Records   Copyright: 2020   Genre: R&B, Pop  Awards or Honors: Songs on the album like Heartless and Blinding Lights reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Number 1 on the Spotify Global Top 50. As of October 2020, Blinding Lights still sits at Number 7 of the SpotifyContinue reading “After Hours”