By: Emily R. and Lexie F. The holidays have just passed and we can all agree that at times it is just so hard to figure out everything that you want. It can also be difficult to figure out what to get for other people. There are so many options to pick from, and everybody is asking you what you want. Looking back at the 2016 holiday season, here were some of the top gifts for middle school students:
If you did not receive one of these gifts for the holiday season, you can keep them on your list for an upcoming birthday for yourself or your friends/family!
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By Liam Going In the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the main character Newt Scamander, brings a suitcase full of magical beasts into New York City. When the suitcase becomes lost, Jacob Kowalski who is a no-maj (or a muggle) accidentally picks it up and is attacked by a creature that bites his neck. The two worlds that J. K. Rowling created in this movie along with her novels, come together when these two men’s lives intersect. Throughout the movie, the creatures often escape and create damage. One creature that looks like a black platypus becomes particularly troublesome when it seeks shiny metals. Niffler is seen stealing money from women’s purses and robbing gold and diamonds from jewelry stores. Newt, who is British, has come to America to release his most-prized beast, a huge golden bird called Thunderbird, to its original home in Arizona. Newt, a magizoologist, has created a safe place in his magical world, which he and other characters enter through his suitcase. Many interesting beasts live in this world and are protected by Newt. The beasts are scapegoated by villainous characters such as Percival Graves. The force that creates the most destruction is the Obscurus which is a dark, evil force created by the anger felt by a character named Credence. In the end of the movie, the creatures end up saving both the wizarding and mortal worlds from destruction. Overall, I enjoyed this movie because I am an animal lover and it is clear that Newt is too. I also liked the many action-packed scenes where the beasts swooped through the streets, skies and subway tunnels of New York City. All in all, the movie is action-packed and keeps you entertained throughout! By: Cassie Pittoni
The novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling was the first book in the Harry Potter series and is a magical and suspenseful book. The interesting imagination Rowling has is fantastic. She creates new worlds, fictional creatures, unimaginable powers, and even a new sport. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is an amazing book. This book is about the beginning of Harry Potter’s new wizard life and the importance of him. Harry is a young boy who is accepted into a school for witchcraft and wizardry called Hogwarts. There, he finds new friends, new teachers, interesting powers, a new life, and many challenges. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is personally my favorite book of the series. I would give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars because of the mysteries and the suspense Rowling creates. I would recommend reading this book if you are into fiction or mystery. Even if you do not like this genre, you should still try reading it! It is a really great book and most people enjoy it. In conclusion, even though this book came out a while ago, it is never too late to get started on the Harry Potter’s series. With new movies, books, and amusement parks that are Harry Potter-themed, you do not want to miss out on enjoying this book and series! |