* fanfare* Join Webkinz!!! Really, we mean it. Do it. *fanfare dies down*

I wonder if you have ever heard of Webkinz. It is a supercool site where you get a Webkinz plush ( the word Webkinz is both plural and singular, by the way : P ) which comes with a secret code. You go on the site and create an account. You can only create one if you get the pet and the secret code. There are other Webkinz merchandise that come with secret codes, like Webkinz-sized (only the clothes though) clothes, mousepads, bookmarks, charms, trading cards, school supplies, lipgloss, body spritz (yes, they do call it that), and even itsy-bitsy little gift bags. They all come with secret codes (except the gift bags) that you can redeem online for great virtual prizes. The site is supercool (even though my aunt thinks it is trashy), and there are moving pics everywhere. the pets are sooo cute and you can dress them. You can own property, too. There are fun games, jobs you can complete every eight hours, a question corner, a curio shop w/ a gem hunt, a tournament arena, and a clubhouse, where you can meet other Webkinz users. There is also a place called Crafty Critterz, where there are fun crafts and recipies. I really hope that you will read this post and think, "I think I'll get a Webkinz!" And if you decide to get one or already have a Webkinz, drop me a line. My username is Webkinzgal999, and my sister's is Webkinzgirly987. My pets currently are a leopard (Brian, boy),a black cat (Cara, girl), a lil' lion (Khereyndad, boy), a pink poodle (Genevive, girl), a lil' unicorn (Xena, girl), a collie (Sparky, boy), a penguin (Walden, boy), a seal (Kristen, girl) , a google (Fyara, girl), a raccoon (Devon, boy), a lil' pig (Miley, girl), a lil' mouse (Max, boy), and a persian cat (Alice, girl)Oh and B4 I go, some of my BFF's usernames R:

DemingMarie

wereinwolf1220

pofs

ponylover1

muckasrule

ladybug4me

My Movie Review

Zoom: Academy for Superheroes (83 min)

Zoom is a great movie about superheroes. It has a comic book beginning that tells us about an old superhero team. Now the team doesn’t exist anymore except for Captain Zoom (who has lost most of his superpowers) and his brother Concussion (who turned evil by gamma radiation that was supposed to enhance his powers). Now, 30 years later, Concussion is coming back and he needs to be stopped. It would take a new team of superheroes and Captain Zoom is needed for their training.

The main character of the movie is Captain Zoom. He is an average person now, content with his life, who uses his superpowers to make himself a milkshake with just his finger. He is unwilling to train the kids, because he doesn’t want to go back to the superhero world. But he is forced to do it, and gradually he begins to like the kids and care about them.

I liked the movie because of the action and excitement. The most exciting moment is at the end when Zoom and the kids battle Concussion. The movie has funny physical parts and funny verbal parts. One of the funniest scenes is when Cindy pulls a couch bolted to the wall – she is a girl with super strength, but she wants to be close to Zoom because she had a bad dream! Another funny scene was the tryouts for the kids to be on the new team. If I could choose any superpowers, it would be an ability to fly, but I would not want to be on the team, because I would not want to fight anybody. But being accepted to the team was the best thing that happened to the kids, because they finally felt confident about their powers. They stopped feeling different and started using their powers in everyday life.

Originally written for KidVIEW magazine (issue #3), published by HAHSA kids.

Adventures of Lilaca, part 2

Adventures of Lilaca
Chapter Two: In Which Lilaca Goes On a Quest and Has a Little Trouble

“Alrighty now,” Lilaca said as she closed up the petal that she used to enter her house. She had decided to go on the quest, so naturally she had to pack some stuff. “I’ll need clothes…yes…hmm…and maybe some food…oh yeah...” Lilaca murmured as she stuffed as much as she could into her dragonskin suitcase. “I mean, what do you need on a quest? Hmm, maybe I should stop by the blacksmith shop to get something like a sword...a spear would be nice….”
Lilaca wasn’t a very good packer, so naturally, she forgot some things. She managed to leave behind a grand total of three objects: her case of extra Pixie dust, the jar of Ambrosia that she had planned to put in her bag but had accidentally left on the counter, and her good pair of Mary Janes.
“Alright, Iris’s castle is to the north...so I guess I’ll go north.” Lilaca set off in that direction.

After a few minutes, she reached the brook running on the north side of Stonebrook, her village. She stepped onto a stone bridge that led to the other side of the creek. On the other side, she ran into her other best friend, Rose. Rose was the daughter of Stonebrook’s mayor, Micheleron.
“Hi, Rose,” said Lilaca.
“Hi. Where are you going?” Rose asked.
“Oh, I’m going on a quest to get wings,” Lilaca replied.
“Oh, cool!” Rose said. “Earlier this morning Daddy mentioned something about a Faery in Ivyleaf setting out on a quest and returning with wings, but I thought he was just joking. He sometimes isn’t that practical. Anyway, why am I holding you back? Go on, and good luck!”
“Thanks!” Lilaca replied, and walked on.
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A few hours later, Lilaca reached a small pond. A mosquito flew past her head and was immediately caught by a small trapleaf. Lilaca saw some bigger trapleafes on the other side that looked like they were around seven feet tall, but she would worry about those later. She walked halfway around the pond to gather some Starberries to munch on, then took a short nap on a lily pad.
Lilaca woke up forty-five minutes later. It was almost dusk, and the sky to the west was a pinkish orange. She jumped off of the lilly pad onto the rocky bank, and set off around the north side of the pond. There she saw what looked like a large, thick, green stalk. Then a green, taco-shaped mouth bent down and looked down at her with an eye on its stalk. “Oi,” moaned Lilaca softly, as the mouth came down just over her head.

Originally written for KidVIEW magazine (issue #2), published by HAHSA kids.
To be continued…

Adventures of Lilaca, part 1

Adventures of Lilaca

Chapter One: In Which Lilaca Visits Lili and Decides To Go On A Quest

There was once a fairy named Lilaca. She was the same as other Faerys; she loved rainbows, books, and baby animals, but there was one thing different about her. She didn’t have any wings, because when she was on the Faery Tree, her bud had not developed fully, and it resulted in no wings. She could not play as many games as the other flower Faerys or visit certain places, but still, she got along well.

One morning Lilaca sat up in her bed. She yawned and stretched, and got out of bed, and went to her wardrobe. Since it was a rainy day, she chose her yellow and red raincoat and galoshes. Since her house was all one room, it was sort of like a bedroom, kitchen, and laundry room all in one. The bathroom was outside, with the bowl made out of a large nutshell, and the sink out of a small puddle. As I was saying, Lilaca crossed the room (which was a largish Iris blossom) to her pantry and took out some ambrosia on toast that she had prepared the night before. She picked at the ambrosia thoughtfully. She was debating whether she should go to Lili’s house or not. Lili was another flower Faery who lived nearby, and was Lilaca’s best friend. She decided she would and finished her breakfast quickly.

“Oh, hello Lilaca!” Lili exclaimed as Lilaca stepped inside and folded her sassafras leaf umbrella.

“Hey, how have you been?” Lilaca said.

“I have been just super!” returned Lili. “I’ll get some dragonfly wing tea on the stove. Take a seat.”

Lilaca did as she was told, and as she sat down she noticed the tablecloth was patterned with glittery wings. This reminded her of her having none. When Lili walked into the room with the teapot, Lilaca said, “This is obviously new.”

“Yes, you like it?” Lili replied.

“Very much,” said Lilaca. “Reminds me of….”

“Oh, yeah…that,” Lili said. “You know, you could do something about it.”

“Do something about it?” Lilaca said, surprised. “I thought it was permanent.”

“Nope,” said Lili. “About a week ago I got a letter from Mum saying that Thisel earned his wings and had a special ceremony.”

“Thisel? That cousin that once came to town?”

“Yes, and before Mum sent the letter, I didn’t know you could get wings either.”

“Where did he get them?” Lilaca asked.

“I don’t know. Somewhere like Iris’s castle, I think.”

“Do you think I should go? I mean, if Thisel can get wings like that, I can too.”

“I would if I were you,” Lili replied.

“I’ll do it!” Lilaca said.

Originally written for KidVIEW magazine (issue #1), published by HAHSA kids.
To be continued...