Review: Sleepaway Girls by Jen Calonita

Welcome to Whispering Pines camp!

When Sam’s best friend gets her first boyfriend, she isn’t ready to spend the summer as the third wheel. So she makes the first bold move in her life and applies to be a counselor-in-training (CIT) at Whispering Pines camp in the New York Catskills. What she doesn’t realize is that it isn’t going to be all fun and games. Will Sam’s decision to come to Whispering Pines be one she will regret or one she will never forget?

Sleepaway Girls is a fun read. Sam is a great character. Throughout the story you really see her character growth. The Sleepaway Girls are a diverse group of girls: Em is the bookworm, Grace is completive and Court is boy crazy. The “villain” of the story, Ashley, is perfectly written. She is a queen that needs to be knocked off her throne. The feud between Sam/The Sleepaway Girls and Ashley was interesting and entertaining at times. The Sleepaway Girls makes camp seem cool for those who have never been and makes past campers remember the fun they had and would want to go back!

My Last April/May Giveaway!

I currently have three giveaways running, you would think that would be it, right?

NOT!

Why not make a fourth!

My last contest is for the movie 17 Again!

On my other blog, I am giving away two copies of the movie's soundtrack!

To enter in the 17 Again Soundtrack Giveaway, click here!

Hope your enjoying my April/May Giveaways!!!!!!!

Two New Giveaways!

Yes, You read correct!

There are two new giveaways on Temppatt Too!
Want to know more?

Well....
Here are three details:

1. The two giveaways are for prize packs.
2. Both giveaways have more than one winner.
3. Here is what the giveaways are promoting:

One giveaway is for-


And the other is for-


To enter in the Life After People Prize Pack Giveaway, click here!
To enter in the Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Prize Pack Giveaway, click here!

Yay for Giveaways!!!

Good Luck!

Giveaway!

We all know the saying goes "April showers bring May flowers", well aside from the showers and flowers April and May will bring many giveaways your way.

One of the many giveaways is listed below:



Do you watch the USA Network's In Plain Sight?
If you do, then you know the new season is about to start (Sunday April 19 at 10/9c.)
So, In celebration of the new season, I am having a giveaway!
Let's just say this giveaway can really get you out of town!

For details and to enter, check out my other blog here!

Good Luck!

Review: You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?! by Jonah Winter

Children's book on Sandy Koufax
is a grand slam read
for baseball fans of ALL ages!

"You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?" is a picture book biography about the greatest left-handed pitcher of all time. This book takes you through Koufax's early life and his years with the Dodgers (the good and bad years), eventually moving onto his peak years and early retirement.

"You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?" delivers a good overview of Koufax’s incredible story. It is chock-full of baseball statistics, which are all nicely placed along the sides of the book. Andre Carrilho's art was perfect. Though simple in design and color scheme, it leaves an impact. I think the reflective cover is cool and very eye-catching. "You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?" is perfect for parents and grandparents to share with their young baseball fans.

Please Note: Due to all the statistics, children 4-8 (which the book is geared towards) would benefit from the book being read to them.

Big Announcement Concerning The Hunger Games Movie!

Studio Acquires Worldwide Distribution Rights To Color Force’s Film Version Of Suzanne Collins’ Best Selling Futuristic Young Adult Novel.


Find out which studio here.

Review: Seventeen Presents 500 Style Tips: What to Wear for School, Weekend, Parties & More!

Let Seventeen take the stress out of STYLE!

• Do you find yourself stressing out over what to wear?
• Do you spend hours in your closet looking for the perfect outfit?
• Are you always looking for style tips?

If you answered yes to any of these questions than I have the book for you!

Brought to you by the magazine that you trust for all your fashion needs, Seventeen Presents 500 Style Tips has tips for an occasion. Whether its for school, parties, dates, work, the weekend or the pool, these tips are sure to make your wardrobe a hit!

Review: Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers

Do you believe in second chances?

Lil J has hit hard times, he can’t relax and his money is low. When his friend Rico finds a way to make some quick cash, he goes along to make the deal. This deal was suppose to be easy but when the buyer turns out to be an undercover cop, everything goes wrong. He would do anything to change what happened and when he stumbles into an abandoned crack house, that might be possible.

This book was interesting, intriguing and nothing short of magical. I love the fact that you are just as puzzled by what is taking place as Lil J. The story flows perfectly. With every flashback comes another piece to the puzzle of Lil J’s life. The book does feature elements of drug use, violence and most of the story takes place in an abandoned crack house but with that lies a story showcasing the power of second chances. After reading this book, you will begin to ask yourself the question asked throughout the story, “If you could change one thing, what would it be?”

Reading Rocket Bookmobile!

Definitely the coolest ride!

The Denver Public Library’s (DPL) new Reading Rocket bookmobile will hit the road today, making its first stop at Schmitt Elementary in the Ruby Hill neighborhood. It is the first of two new bookmobiles that will serve 28 Denver Public Schools (DPS) and 15 community centers. A second Reading Rocket is scheduled to arrive in April 2009. The Reading Rockets will replace DPL’s current bookmobile, which has been in service since 1997.

Each one of the bio-diesel powered vehicles is handicap-accessible. Both bookmobiles feature two computer stations and can hold up to 3,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Combined they will reach approximately 9,000 students and Denver residents. The bookmobiles will be hard to miss, with colorful, space-themed artwork designed to capture the imagination of children.

The Reading Rockets were designed to make reading fun and inspire a love of reading. “The Reading Rocket bookmobiles will reinforce DPS’ literacy programs in a modern and creative way,” said Tom Boasberg, superintendent of Denver Public Schools. “We believe the Reading Rockets will help encourage our students to become avid readers and life-long learners.”

So everyone in Denver should be on the lookout for it!

It would be really cool if other places had a bookmobile too. There is a great need for more encouragement to read. Hey that sounds like a slogan! :)