books

• Book Reviewing (1978)

  [5/10]

  "Kamerman set out to provide advice to aspiring writers who want to publish book reviews. Book Reviewing succeeds in this attempt, but the advice feels stale once you have plodded through. I found myself wishing for advice directed at established writers."

• Spiderwick Chronicles, The directed by Mark Waters (2008)

  [8/10]

  "Ignoring the very clear warning about death and destruction to those who open the book, Jared breaks the seal and begins to read about a world of magical creatures. By breaking the seal, Jared breaks the barrier between the fairy and human worlds and exposes his family to a pantheon of aggressive creatures."

  Average score: 6.50