Oz, the Great and Powerful

This movie is a fantastic film with actors such as James Franco, Mila Kunis, (off Family Guy as Meg), Michelle Williams, Zach Braff and many others. The story is completely made-up by the director or film writer. They just based it as the prequel to 'The Wizard of Oz'. Oz, the fake magician is placed into a new world where wicked witches exist and tiny people live. Also, AWESOME flying monkeys! (the good kind) Oz finds himself confronted by one of the good witches who thinks he is the wizard from the great prophecy! Oz, (who isn't actually a wizard), finds himself in a spot of bother and ends up giving his secret to his cheeky, flying monkey companion. Oz, the Great and Powerful is a fantastic movie but I will admit, I got a bit scared at some parts so maybe not for young viewers, but yet again, I get scared easily. Watch the trailer to see more!

Rating: 4/5

Great movie! Definitely should be the next movie to see on your list!

Trash

Trash is a wonderful, short story that is magically written. It is told through different writing entries by different characters in the story. I personally found it easy to follow, but apparently other people think otherwise. (I was trying to find out if this was a sci-fi book or not... it isn't by the way) Anyway, it is about three friends who  are all dump-site boys who end up finding something very special that they weren't meant to find at all. A small leather bag with a wallet, a key and a map as it's contents. It turn's into a wild goose chase as the police go after them and they follow the clues to their hidden treasure. A great read that I definitely recommend. Audience for pre-teens and older.

Rating: 3.5/5

 (I'm being harsh on this)

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

To Kill A MockingBird

To Kill A Mocking Bird is an American classic. It is a beautiful tale told through the eyes of a young girl as she is growing up in a world were not everyone is equal. As her brother and her work their way through school and life, they're father teaches them most of their 'Life Lessons'. I don't want to give to much away but her father, (who is a lawyer), is pulled into a case that follows a black man charged of rape. This is a wonderful tale but probably not for young readers. Mostly for confident readers. I learnt a lot from this book about how unfair some white-skinned people were and how they took advantage over a small difference between two types of people. Towards then, I would definitely recommend of have a clear route to a tissue box. Recommend it to EVERYONE you know!

 Rating: 5/5 !!!

(Big smiley face)

At first, it is a little bit hard to get into but persevere like any other great reader and you won't be disappointed!

Cape Reinga

Cape Reinga

If you're a Kiwi like me, you will know that Cape Reinga is the very top of New Zealand and the spot where the Pacific Sea and Tasman Sea meet. As it was just Easter, my family and I went on a Tiki Tour of the top of the North Island, so we thought it fit to visit this special land mark. The road leading up to it is all tar-seal now, (it use to be dirt roads), so much easier and quicker to get to. There is heaps of parking and there are loads of bus tours you can go on. Of course, the view is amazing! You can stand right at the edge and look out and you just see ocean as far as the eye can see. There are lots of signs along the way pointing out the nature or the spiritual beliefs of the Maori. At the bottom by the Light house, (yes, there is a light house), there is a really cool sign pointing out which direction Los Angeles is, also the South Pole, China and others that I can't remember off the top of my head. Do bring your togs if it is a hot day for once you're finished looking, down the road a bit, (you'll have to take a car I think), is a beautiful beach and camping ground. Do take a camera and good shoes of course but also get ready to stop and go quite a bit for others to take their pictures. Overall, a great NZ landmark that I now feel very glad that I have done. Hope you had a great Easter.

Rating: 4.5 stars!

Hope you enjoy!!!