Politics , the 11 year old girls view

Politics, Politics.

Where do I began. Well lets start by me saying politics sucks.

Now that I have got that out of the way, let me begin.

Over the past few days politics has been a hot topic. I have endured listening to the radio to find out what is going on. Bailout is the main word featured in these broadcasts. Apart from money and Brian Cowen. I know this is all terrible stuff but I say move on if we have no other option.

I say this for two reasons one there is no point and two I am sick of hearing about it.

As I mentioned earlier I think politics sucks.

I looked politics up in the dictionary and it basically means sorting out stuff, fairly.

Well what Ireland is missing is the fairness.

If someone from the Daul ever reads this let them know that they are getting away with nothing. If an 11 year old girl knows, everyone knows.

Snow- the dream and the reality

Snow

Last night, I was at a friend of mine house. We were watching a movie and I went to get myself a drink and I looked outside. It was snowing! We all got dressed up warm and we trudged out into the snow. It was beautiful. It was completely covering the ground in all areas. We looked up at the snow falling into our faces and tongues. It was a dream.

This morning I woke up and looked out my window. It was really bright and there was snow. I rushed up to the kitchen. I wrapped up warmly,as before. I trudged about before I could stand the cold no more. A bit annoyed, I came back in and took off my boots and rushed to the radiator. Now the reality hit me, it was going to be the exact same as last year.

Last year, we had the snow, the snowball fights, the snowman but we also had the frozen pipes which means no water, we had heating bills and we were trapped, we couldn't move about without risking danger.

Let us hope that this year is going to be more similar to a dream than to a reality.

My opinion,

Zoe O' Connor

Kerry Film Festival

Today I attended the Kerry film festivals main event.

I attended with Orla Diffily and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.

One of the main stars attending were Maureen O'Hara and Juliet Binoche.

I myself saw Juliet Binoche on "The late late show". She did not seem that into it.She did not even know what she was doing in Kerry.

Yet today she did know what she was doing and she seemed very emotional. Her speech was very touching and I really think she lived up to my expectations.

I have seen her movie, Chocolate. The sweet, emotional and caring character I loved seems to be real.

There was also more great awards given out. But shown here is my favourite.

Best Children's Short

Best Animated Short Film

The Polish Language

Best International Short Film

Drop Dead

Best Documentry Short Film

If these walls could talk

Best Narrative Short Film

Runners

Audience Award

The Christmas swim

Best short film

Passing

A Great day out,

Zoe

Thank you- Sarah Webb

I wrote to many an author. Irish and not. But the only reply I got was from Sarah Webb. This is what she said:

Hi Zoe,

I'm so glad you like Amy Green. Kerry is great - I was there 2 weeks ago - Tralee to do some library book events.

I love Clover too - she's so much fun and quite fearless. And Amy is a sweetie too. I also enjoy writing about Seth and Mills, although Mills does get a bit girlie sometimes! Wait till you read book 4 - she goes a bit bonkers over a guy!!!

I like writing about Irish girls as they are so cool and interesting, and I like the fact that girls in American and Poland and England are reading about Irish girls!

Routines - I write every day - mostly till about 2 - then I do the school run and do emails etc.

How did I become a writer? I was bookseller for years and then I decided to write my own book - Kids Can Cook - now I've done lots of books! Was it easy? No! It took ages to get that book published. A career? I became a full time writer 8 years ago - and I've loved every minute of it. But I do other things too - book reviewing, school visits, talking at festivals etc. Being a writer is a brilliant job and I love it. The best bit - meeting and getting emails from readers!

Thanks for your email, Zoe.

Best, Sarah X

How nice was that. I'm definitely going to read some more of her books and I will tell you when I do!

Three cheers for Sarah Webb!

Shoes!

What do women really talk about.

The answer lies here. On a trip down from Dublin a conversation came up about shoes. I decided that I would interview Chloe McDonnell and Orla Diffily.

A mans dreaded conversation. Shoes!

Holes- by Louis Sachar

Holes

I read this book last week I found it quite interesting.

It is an adventure story packed with strange flashbacks, sudden and peculiar twists and a good plot line. Louis Sachar portrays the life of an ordinary boy who's life was mysteriously turned upside down. The novel shows how one boy adapts into the strangest environment. How he makes friends and how he loses them. How he achieved so much, with such little hope. But most of all how he stood up for what he believed in.

It is overall an interesting novel. Although like all books it has a fault. The start of the book isn't interesting, but after that the excitement never ends. It was really action packed. I would recommend it for age groups 10 -14. You have to like adventure or you may think it is a boyish book.

I enjoyed it and I hope you will too.

My opinion,

Zoe O'Connor

Update- reviews, reviews , reviews

UPDATE

I am constantly reviewing books, movies, restaurants etc.

But I don't know what you are interested in. If you could give me some ideas on things to review. Please comment on this post and tell me what you want.

Please remember I am an 11 year old girl and I would prefer things more suited to my age group.

Until next time,

Zoe O'Connor

Kerry Film Festival

On the radar at the moment for people of Kerry and beyond is the Kerry film festival.

I myself am attending on Wednesday the 3rd of November. To review film shorts and a full- length movie with my fellow classmates.We are being given sheets and we must judge which three are the best.

I am looking forward to attending and I am looking forward to enjoying myself.

Further updates after the 3rd of November.

Girls guide- how to be best at everything

Girls guide- how to be the best at everything

This book isn't really a reading book.

It is more of a read and put it down book. It gives you tons of things to do that could keep you occupied for hours! All of a girls necessities.

How to explain why you are late for school, How to host the best sleepover, How to deal with bullies, How to win a bet, How to set a World record, How to interpret doodles, How to wrap a present beautifully, How to tidy your room in 15 minutes.

And I could go on. It may seem like I am advertising this series but I just love them so much. They keep you occupied to say the least. Although I can't keep giving this book praise. There are some things featured that could never happen. But it's all fun!

There are also others like these. The Glorious book for girls, The fabulous girls book, what to do with your mother and many more.

I just hope that after you read this you will buy the series and enjoy them as much as I do.

Happy Halloween- the time is upon us

Happy Halloween!

As usual, Christmas decorations are being put up. I think it is completely ridiculous! Thats why last night I was happy to find that some people agreed with me and put on a great festive Halloween movie. Old but brilliant.

The Addams family.

This is defiently a Halloween classic. Funny but with just the right type of comedy. Different style then any other movie. This is an oh so strange family. But it ties together perfectly. A bit of humour is what we need.Instead of being scared out of our wits!

Brilliant!

just my opinion,

don't believe me see for yourself

Kensukes Kingdom

I read 'Kensukes Kingdom' as a school novel.

We all found it very good. Well written, emotional and well done. But after all this good praise there had to be a flaw. Unfortunately this book had one or two. The ending just wasn't up to scratch. It seemed to end too quickly with an improbable ending.

Also the big flaw for me was that there are just so many of these type of treasure island books.

They all start the same way and they all end the same way. Kinda annoying really. But it was well written in another way.

It brightened up school a little bit. Thanks Micheal Morpurgo!

Jacqueline Wilson, Sarah Webb, J.K Rowling and no Stephenie Meyer???

There is some really good authors around the world and I said that I would send them an email to ask them about being an author. In return I gave them a review on there book. Like thousands of others. I particularly enjoy the twilight series. So I said that I would write to Stephenie Meyer.

I went and visited her offical website. And like I did with the others I went looking for contact information. This is what I found,

' For those of you hoping to find an email address or a way to contact Stephenie — I apologize. There is currently no way for fans to get in contact with her. Stephenie is still much too busy to re-open her fan email or snail mail addresses. Also, I cannot forward emails. She is in the process of writing/editing multiple books, and I think we can all agree that we would rather that she spends her time writing instead of reading thousands of emails every day.'

I thought that like so many other authors she would at least had time to give back a standard letter. Some people will say that this is all because it is a world wide sensation in books and movies. So are the books of other authors. What do you think?

Just my opinion,

Zoe O'Connor

Teen Beauty Boot Camp

Last week,

I attended Orla Diffily's Beauty Boot Camp. It showed me a lot about style, fashion and a good few tips on how to use them. You sit down and enjoy your self for a day. But at the same time your learning how to express yourself. Deportment, makeovers the whole lot. It was a great day out. My walk has improved, I sit properly now and I have a better sense of style. Definitely worth it!

Another is on 29th of October 2010 in Carlton Hotel Dublin.

Beautiful dead- Phoenix

The last in the series and a good one too, guessable the ending but it ties everything off very well. The characters say strong and it doesn't seem too hurried. This was a love story with a twist and it ended on the verge of a happy ending. Thank you Darina for once a gain showing me that love can come in all different shapes and sizes.

A great read

It will happen - part 2

Here is the second installment of my book, there has been a lot of editing! Just so you remember it here it is from the start, Enjoy!

Paris, France

Chapter 1

Rose Grandjour’s cell

Rose Grandjour sat on the cold hard floor listening intently to voices, hard and soft speaking in rapid french. She stopped listening after awhile, she knew what was coming, her death sentence. She had fought against all she was accused of ,but her pleas and cries were landing on deaf ears. No one believed her.

You were allowed to send one note, hers was sent. Not to whom you might think. She had put all her hopes in a man she didn’t even know. With a possible wrong address but a certain name. Edward Daly.

A name that was her mothers last. A name her mother said would save her one day. She did not know which circumstances her mother meant but Rose needed something, not only something but a miracle.

Weeks passed without a word from Mr. Edward Daly nor an official death sentence for Rose. She feared the worst. They were going to kill her in the night and feign it as an accident of some sort. No, that was silly she had thought but she knew she was not far off. So Rose made a plan, determined that she would have a proper death if there was need for one. She planned to become nocturnal, to stay awake nights so such things would not happen.

Things around the jail became suspicious a few nights after that. Other occupants of the jail would just stare at her with pitiful eyes. So Rose put her plan into action. She slept through the day and without realizing it most of the night too. She woke at midnight, slightly disturbed by her failure.

‘ They could have come for me anytime after dark’ she had thought. But what surprised her most was that there was no guard by her door or by any door. Rose sat up off her bed and crept towards her barred gate. She peered through and listened. She did not know how long she sat there listening, waiting for something to happen. Then she heard it Bang, Bang, Bang. The sound of doors opening and closing from above her. The other prisoners didn’t move,they were all deep in slumber. Drugged? Then how did they miss her? Then just one last bang. Close now. Closer than before. Rose slunk slowly backwards into to the shadow. Ah so you are Mrs. Grandjour then. Rose was then startled to find that she was not alone in her cell.

Rose Grandjours not so empty cell

Rose was too speechless for words. Rose concentrated hard, closing her eyes she took a deep breath and then slowly turned. The man was no spirit or ghost he was real. Obviously not noticing Roses anxiety th man sat there staring at Rose clicking his tounge.. ‘Mr. Edward Daly?’ Rose struggled to pronounce such an English name. Although she was fluent in English it was sometimes hard to drop the French accent of her birth. The man did not answer. He then let an easy comment through his lips ‘What do you think of my plan?’ As it was an everyday thing to break it a highly secure prison. Rose stared blankly at the man. ‘ Oh please! Even a woman should know that this was a good plan to get you out of here’. His accent now playing on an American tone. Rose now coughed hoarsely taking in the foul stench of the prison. ‘ Who are you?’ The man now rolled his eyes, definitely American. ‘Can you at least give me some feedback on my plan’ His voice loud and now touched with an ever growing hint of annoyance. Was it wrong to ask questions a voice in her head asked. Rose then quickly stumbled to get words out of her mouth fast enough. ‘ I am sorry but I do not know who you are, I am weak from the voices in my head. I am sorry. Rose repeated again in a hoarse whisper.

‘ Then it is definitely time to get you out of here.’ He then strode to the other side of the cell where Rose was and grabbed her firmly by the arm opened the cell door and ran up the steps of the prison until he reached the once barricaded door to the outside world. Rose felt the cold breeze of the night air and in that moment she was glad of the mysterious man in her cell. She was undisturbed of his hidden identity and she felt a rush of warmth through her body. Warmth that could not be brought through a coat a warmth that was a sudden happiness. The warmth ended as soon as it had started as she was flung into a taxi cab with no idea of her further adventures.

an old horse drawn taxi

Rose was used to silence, so the silence that followed in the cab was not her biggest worry. Her eyes stayed straight and focused on the leather seat in front of her. To break the silence the man from the cell introduced the driver as Francis. A wave of shock passed over Roses face and it did not go unnoticed. ‘ What troubles you madamoiselle?’ The mans once American accent reverted to French. Rose surprised her self by her quick answer. ‘ You introduce your chauffeur and yet you do not introduce yourself.’ ‘All in good time madam, all in good time’.

Rose then pondered the man’s words and wondered about his changing accents. Time went quickly by and soon pink tinged the sky, it was dawn. Soon after the car stopped and she then recognised her surroundings. Another wave of shock passed over her face. ‘ You need to control your emotions madamoiselle. I see you recognize this place, you should. I believe you must retrieve something from here.’ Rose then knew what he meant, the envelope!

Chapter 2

Rose Grandjour was born in 1774 in Paris, France. She had a happy life learning many languages. She lived with her mother Elizabeth and her many husbands. When she turned 12, her sight had changed. She could hear what she imagined were spirits and she could see what she thought was the future. She was scared and she told no one. Until her mother found her crying in her bedroom frightened beyond all strength. She gave in and told her everything. Her mother held a brave face for a while but then she secretly asked for a doctors help. Rose held no grudge, her mother must have been frightened as well. Her mother later died after giving birth to a still born, who would have been her brother. On her death bed, she had handed Rose an envelope and told not to open it until in need. Her last words were Edward Daly and those were the words Rose would never forget. Rose was seized from the house hours later.

Paris, France, Rose Grandjour’s once happy home

Rose shuddered as the flashback ended. She then slowly stepped out of the taxi and looked at her old home. More memories flooded through her head but she stopped them, she did not need to remember. She had let her guard down and her hearing enhanced and she saw herself picking up the envelope which held unknown secrets. She strode to a halt at the old and now rotten door. It had only been a few years before that the house was in perfect condition but many searches had been underway searches for witchery items, none were found.

Rose was surprised that they had not found the envelope. When Rose had finally calmed herself she turned the handle, but of course it was locked. Rose gave the door one firm push and it gave way. She stepped over the remains of the door and shuffled in aware of footsteps behind her. After looking around her old home damaged and destroyed, she found a lump in her throat and it took all the strength she had left not to break down and burst out crying. She climbed the once grand staircase and went to to her mothers bedroom. She ignored the bed where her mother once lay and proceeded to the hidden shelf in the wall. It had been used to keep jewellery, but this is where she saw the envelope in her mind.

She retrieved it and looked at her mother’s hand writing written across the worn paper.. Rose let one tear drop. She dared to look around the room; her tears controlled once more. She took a deep shuddering breath and walked down the stairs hoping the envelope would give her some answers that she desperately needed . She clutched the envelope tightly to her chest and slowly walked down the stairs. She looked back at her once happy home and let one more tear spill. She looked at the cab and looked at the horses that pulled it. She said goodbye to her happiness and left.

Beautiful dead- Book 3 - Summer

The beautiful dead series is a very good read and after reading book three I am dyeing to know what happens next the only thing was it left me a bit up in the air at the end. There was so many small plots leading up in all the books and most of them ended in this book. It is true that you need another book to complete this series. But how do you end it? There is no such thing as a happy ending in this book since the options you are led to believe are so sad.
Summer and Arizona were the characters that you didn't know much about and Arizona's ending was a surprise. Summers ending was really a surprise so much a surprise that you had to read it again to see. The book was a great one but I think it was the beginning of tying off the end.

Happy September!

Happy September! And happy birthday to Fiona Griffin who turned 18 on the 1st of September and to Melanie O'Sullivan whos birthday is today! Enjoy your new year ahead at a new age! Birthday shoutouts for now, Zoe O'Connor.

Distant waves- by Suzanne Weyn- the fantasy version of the Titanic

' We had foreseen that the ship would sink but we didn't believe it '
The titanic the tragedy,the gripping sentence and all. The whole way through you have a gripping edge and the imagination is pulling on the fantasy side but then it all happens at once and the book is over with a strange wow at the end. Wow as in completely mad over the top imaginative edge. It was a ending I was defiantly not expecting!
The characters to me are a bit incomplete as if they need a sequel even though the ending is so tragic, it does not lead up to it correctly it seems like it ends too soon for the characters not the readers. It is a read that will get your imagination spinning anyway!

Back to School mayhem!

Back to School is a given phrase that is dropped on children's ears from the moment they leave school it is about going back to it. It is a taunting message that plays in your head over and over. When the day finally comes you are prepared for it.

At the start every year you have a new teacher, a new classroom, new books and an empty brain.

The night before your parents check your school bag and uniforms and you pretend you don't care. When no one is looking you check it again. The first morning deja vu strikes and you walk through the school gates. It may be your first year it may be in between. Or for people my own age it may be your last in Primary. It is scary and it is still in the same sentence of mayhem.

But now it is time to face it with more perspective.

Starbucks

Starbucks- I find that starbucks is for coffee and that's it. They have a selection of muffins and cakes on sale. They also have a range of salads but they all don't look very appetizing. It seems they aren't exactly fresh. So ideally not the place for lunch. The coffee is apparently amazing with so many selections of beans. But I know for a fact that the hot chocolate is delicious! Starbucks is a coffee shop with the idea of a place for lunch, nearly there but not yet!

The Station house

The Station house-

I enjoyed my visit to the station house. The food is delicious and there is always a good buzz there on a Saturday night. The staff are very kind and give you a laugh. The only thing I will say is that the service is very slow and that may be due to the fact that it is very busy. But waiting with it is okay but is you are hungry then it seems like a humongous stretch.

I enjoyed the food, the staff, the buzz but unfortunately not the service. If you are with a group of friends and none of you are that hungry it is the ideal place. The buzz makes it all.

Beautiful dead- Book 2- Arizona

The Beautiful Dead- this book continues from the last and the same high plot is there. Arizona is the one you can't make your mind about she comes confident and strong. Why would she drown herself in a lake. It doesn't add up. But when you read one you find it is a completely different mystery then you thought it would be. It keeps you pulsed for long enough then you drop to normality when Darina is back to her home. Her mind is always racing and so is yours. The plot makes you feel like your in the story. Do you believe in ghosts? If not, believe in the Beautiful dead. Eden Maguire leads you up and down through the rough patches of keeping the beautiful dead's secret. It all lies in Darina's hands where she struggles to find the truth of Arizona's past. Is Arizona telling the whole truth? Your going to have to find out!

Zoe's World: Facebook - the new telegram, the new letter, the new e-mail

Zoe's World: Facebook - the new telegram, the new letter, the new e-mail

Facebook - the new telegram, the new letter, the new e-mail

Facebook is the new chatting system. Everyone is on it! To contact each other you just log on and type it in. That simple. For your business you create a fan page and people look at what is new by just logging on and liking it. Spread the latest gossip, spread the word. Do instant chat to your friends. All of this for free. The only thing you have to pay for is an add, if you want one.

Some people are completely against that as of cyber-bulling and such things as that. You can delete those people off your list. It is safe. There are games on it to keep you occupied while your waiting for someone to reply to your message.

What do you think of facebook?

Your opinion.

Magazines a waste of money? example - Hannah Montana magazine

The Hannah Montana Magazine. Sounds great for the fanatics of Hannah doesn't it.

That fanatic used to be me. Then I found that the magazine is so short I read in just over 5 minutes. It is quite expensive for me in Ireland. I bought them for my collection but then I realised it was pointless.

Then I thought of all the other people like me that would do the same. I find these people just think about Money, Money, Money! I think these people are very mean and selfish. If you buy this magazine you are just fueling their selfishness. Same with any other magazine that you find does the same thing. The 11 year girl with an opinion.

Madonna- can she pull everything off?

Madonna has been great fashion icon through the years and everyone admits that she has had her ups and downs. I think maybe it is the cameras fault but sometimes it isn't. Look at the picture of Madonna in Vanity fair. Good huh?

Then look at the picture under that. Wow huh?! Thats what I thought! Did you know that the picture that looks terrible is when Madonna when she was younger!!! By about 10 years or more! Madonna is using her natural hair in the Vanity fair and fake hair in the other one. I prefer natural looks myself and this shows just what I mean. Madonna can't pull everything off and I don't expect her too! What do you think?

Justin Bieber or my skin crawling?

I am sorry for anybody that likes Justin Bieber this is just my opinion.

When I think or see Justin Bieber my skin crawls and a have notion to scream at someone to turn it off. All the girls are in love with him but I think different. I think many things about him that has nothing to do with loving ,believe me. That is my opinion and I believe I am entitled to that opinion so here is half of what I think of him. Annoying, superficial, picked out of thousands because they thought he looked good, stuck up and once again Annoying. Did I mention not the best singer in the world. Thank you for entitling me to my opinion. Just remember that.

Sol y Sombre- Killorglin

Sol y Sombra

Sol y Sombra is based in Killorglin. A tapas bar and restaurant. The place itself is nice it is in an old church. I enjoy it here because music plays here often, the food is delicious. The service is excellent and the staff are always very welcoming. It opens around 7 and the atmosphere is always hopping. Still calm enough that nothing would interrupt. Also available for weddings and other events. One of the main reasons I like this place is because it's got character. I wouldn't be surprised if right now you are running around the house trying to find your car keys! Why not try under the seat of your couch. Good luck and enjoy!

UPDATE- I post about everything!

Update- Just to let you know I post on everything. People, books, restaurants, magazines, movies.

I am happy to review anything. Give me some ideas by posting a comment. On a post that you liked or is similar to the thing that you want me to review. Thank you!

Robert Patterson- the phenomenon

I have spoken of Robert Patterson before. The phenomenon. But now I am led to believe that he is only loved because he plays the part of Edward Cullen- the vampire. I believe that his fame will only last for so long and when people do look at him, as it is happening now, they say ' Look at Edward' Look at Mr. Cullen ' etc.

In my opinion ( which I think is right ) Robert Patterson will be known as the once happening phenomenon that was Edward Cullen. Are you with me because I think I just twisted your words?!

The Beautiful dead- Book 1 - Jonas

Beautiful dead- The strange title lures you in. With a high plot that will leave you restless. A true love with a twist. The thing I say is that tons of authors are releasing this type of book that was and is the phenomenon Twilight. Strangely this one pulls it off but that may just be for me. I love the twilight plot. This is not of vampires but of the Beautiful dead,a form of Zombie. Darina has lost the love of her life Phoenix. She then finds him- alive as one of the Beautiful dead. With all of a mark left on his skin. A death mark. Enthralling story that will leave you restless seeking more. As i am now. There are four in total. One for each of the people that died in the same year with a mystery to there name. Jonas, Arizona , Summer and Phoenix what is to happen to them now. I don't know yet. But I would like to find out. I hope after reading this you do too. Eden Maguire an enthralling author.

Amy Green teen agony queen -boy trouble by Sarah Webb

Meet Amy Green Sarah Webb's first children's book. As I have demonstrated before a good back cover and a good first page are the best way to draw you in. The problem is sometimes there are both these things and the book goes down a slippery slope from here. But this one as many books I have read keeps up the pace. See what I mean...
Meet Amy Green- When Amy's breathtakingly crazy Aunt Clover lands job on The Goss magazine she need the eyes and ears of a thirteen year old to help her. Clover is still a teenager herself and brilliant at solving problems problems, but she's not the usual writing Agony Aunt. She firmly believes in taking action- in person. Amy may have many problems of her own but my going into action with Clover she finds for herself as well as helping others.
Do you see what I mean? Well I didn't pick this out of the bookshop myself but for my birthday I got this book, I got a lot of books and this was one of the first ones I read all because of a good starting line. All in all a good starting line, strong characters and a good base with not too many little plot to get you off track. A nice light read! ( for me anyway )

Zoe's World: It will happen.

Zoe's World: It will happen.

It will happen.

Chapter 1

Paris, France, Rose Grandjours cell


Rose Grandjour sat on the cold hard floor listening intently to voices, hard and soft speaking in rapid french. She stopped listening after awhile she knew what was coming, her death sentence. She had fought against all she was accused of ,but her pleas and cries were landing on deaf ears. No one believed her.
You were allowed to send one telegram, hers was sent. Not to whom you might think. She had put all her hopes in a man she didn’t even know. With a possible wrong address but a certain name. Edward Daly.
A name that was her mothers last. A name her mother said would save her one day. She did not know which circumstances her mother meant but Rose needed something, not only something but a miracle.

Weeks passed without a word from Mr. Edward Daly nor an official death sentence for Rose. She feared the worst. They were going to kill her in the night and feign it as an accident of some sort. No that was silly she had thought but she knew she was not far off. So Rose made a plan, determined that she would have a proper death if there was need for one. She planned to become nocturnal, to stay awake nights so such things would not happen.
Things around the jail became suspicious a few nights after that. Other occupants of the jail would just stare at her with pitiful eyes. So Rose put her plan into action. She slept through the day and without realizing it most of the night too. She woke at midnight, slightly disturbed by her failure.
They could have come for me anytime after dark. But what surprised her most was that there was no guard by her door or by any door. Rose sat up off her bed and crept towards her barred gate. She peered through and listened. She did not know how long she sat there listening, waiting for something to happen. Then she heard it Bang, Bang, Bang. The sound of doors opening and closing from above her. The other prisoners didn’t move,they were all deep in slumber. Well thats why she was in that cell because she could hear and see things other people couldn’t? Then just one last bang. Close now. Closer than before. Rose slunk slowly backwards into to the shadow. Ah so you are Mrs. Grandjour then. Rose was then startled to find that she was not alone in her cell.

Chapter 2

Paris, France, Rose Grandjours not so empty cell

Rose was too speechless for words. Rose concentrated hard, closing her eyes she took a deep breath and then slowly turned. The man was no spirit or ghost he was real. ‘You look a lot like your mother’ he commented. Obviously not noticing Roses anxiety. ‘Mr. Edward Daly?’ Rose struggled to pronounce such an English name. Although she was fluent in English it was sometimes hard to drop the French accent of her birth. The man did not answer. He then let another easy comment through his lips ‘What do you think of my plan?’ As it was an everyday thing to break it a highly secure prison. Rose stared blankly at the man. ‘ Oh please! Even a woman of your stature should know that this was a good plan to get you out of here’. His accent now playing on an American tone. Rose now coughed hoarsely taking in the foul stench of the prison. ‘ Who are you?’ The man now rolled his eyes, definitely American. ‘Can you at least give me some feedback on my plan’ His voice loud and now touched with an ever growing hint of annoyance. Was it wrong to ask questions a voice in her head asked. Rose then quickly stumbled to get words out of her mouth fast enough. ‘ I am sorry but I do not know who you are, I am weak from the voices in my head. I am sorry. Rose repeated again in a hoarse whisper.
‘ Then it is definitely time to get you out of here.’ He then grabbed Rose firmly by the arm opened the cell door and ran up the steps of the prison until he reached the once barricaded door to the outside world. Rose felt the cold breeze of the night air and in that moment she was glad of the mysterious man in her cell. She was undisturbed of his hidden identity and she felt a rush of warmth through her body. Warmth that could not be brought through a coat a warmth that was a sudden happiness. The warmth ended as soon as it had started as she was flung into a cab with no idea of her further adventures.


Paris,France, an unregistered taxi

Rose was used to silence, so the silence that followed in the taxi cab was not her biggest worry. Her eyes stayed straight and focused on the leather seat in front of her. To break the silence the man from the cell introduced the driver as Francis. A wave of shock passed over Roses face and it did not go unnoticed. ‘ What troubles you madamoiselle?’ The mans once American accent reverted to French. Rose surprised her self by her quick answer. ‘ You introduce your chauffeur and yet you do not introduce yourself.’ ‘All in good time madam, all in good time’.
Rose then pondered the man’s words and wondered about his changing accents. Time went quickly by and soon pink tinged the sky, it was dawn. Soon after the car stopped and she then recognised her surroundings. Another wave of shock passed over her face. ‘ You need to control your emotions madamoiselle. I see you recognize this place, you should. I believe you must retrieve something from here.’ Rose then knew what he meant, the envelope!





If you want to read on you got to buy it! It will be published within the next few months! I hope you enjoyed it so far!


Zoe the 11 year old girl signing out.

Emily the Strange- Stranger and Stranger

Emily the strange is a mad scientist, a cat lover, a mural painter, a golem builder, a virtuo spastic guitarist, a wicked skater, a wily troublemaker, a poltergeist tamer, a mystery solver, a master prankster, an eXtreme procrastinator, a happy loner, a unique individual- and now there are two off her!
Emily the Strange doesn't seem like the best book by looking at the title but when you read this at the back of it - WOW!! Immediately your whole perspective changes! You don’t think of it as a normal book anymore. You think of it as a quirky and different book! When you open it , it fails to disappoint.....

The book is written in form of a diary. With quirky, funny pictures and interesting comments. The story-line is completely impossible as in the likeliness of any of this happening but is still warping your thoughts into a different way of thinking. It is unputdownable and a brilliant read! Emily is smart, intelligent and everything else! And so are the people who put her together! Rob Reger and Jessica Gruner are complete geniuses! Amazing and funny illustrations, great story line and a great read for elevens and over!

The Tiger in the Well -by Philip Pullman -captivating,interesting or just pure brilliant?

The Tiger in the Well- the third book in the Sally Lockhart mystery quartet.

This book was first published in 1991 and then published again in 2007. The book is set in England in and around the 19th century. The book quickly leads you to the dilemma and then sucks you straight in. It really in my view shows the extent of which a mother will go through to save her child. All and all that sounds mildly interesting but the book is not all that straight forward. As of the others. I found this one the most interesting of the quartet. Because it really sucks you into the story, the setting and the dilemma. The other books are also captivating but this one for me really shines through the rest. The characters are dim in the first book but then build up through the stories.
Philip Pullman really knows how to start a story right and end it to lead up to the next one.
The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North, The Tiger in the Well and The Tin Princess are truly Brilliant! And leads to an exciting and unexpected read! And is highly recommended by me!

Lemony Snicket's saga

I am currently beginning the Lemony Snicket's saga 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. The first book is already gripping me so I think that it will be a winner. The beginning is brilliant although the writer is clearly implying you to stop all you want to do is read on. I will give more information after I read them myself. Find them it seems like a good read already!

Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Animal farm is a political book through the story line but is done in an of course form. Animal farm is a farm run completely by animals. Ready with there freedom there is many debates until Napoleon wins his case and starts doing things his way. The windmill causes havoc and you slowly see the lies seeping through the perfectly put posture. The book is put at a good pace and the characters are strong. The book is not for someone with taste for a magical book because this is not what it is. Great mottoes and great way of change. Very good book and is recommended from my age group and up, also perfect for a bit of light reading.
First published in 1945 but has the same meaning today.

Marie Antoinette

The unedited version of my school project: Marie Antoinette was born 2nd of November 1775. She first met Louis XVI during the 'Seven year war'. When france met with Marie Antoinette they wanted to change her teeth which were crooked. They called a french doctor and he began work on her straight away. It took three months to complete. When the french were happy the couple were officially married on the 19th of April. Many people were charmed by her appearance, she was tall, fair skinned, straw blond hair and blue eyes. The parliament did not agree and did not like Louis and Marie as a couple at all.
When Marie's sister in law gave birth to a son she threw herself into more gambling and shopping. She was pressured into producing an heir. She eventually gave birth to a baby girl and then a boy she had an heir. Marie was not the main cause of the Parlement but was blamed for it. The rebellion soon escalated violently and the castle was under siege. The roars and shouts went on at the gates for weeks. The mob then broke through into the castle. Marie was found protecting her children. Louis was executed on the 21st of January. Marie went into mourning she later developed tuberculoses. Despite her condition the parlement were still deciding her fate. Finally she was executed on the 16th of October 1793 in a simple white dress.

Robert Pattinson the phenomenon

Robert Pattinson is the phenomenon of the Twilight saga. Portraying the role Edward Cullen has made him famous like never before. The teenage realm are captured by
Edward Cullen and Rob is playing that part well. DVDs such as Robsessed have been released following this uproar.
Are you team Edward or team jacob?

American girl, what are they implying?

I have purchased, as 11 years old do, an item from American girl. One of my items arrived yesterday which I was so happy about an outfit. I was keen on the typewriter that was arriving next. Today my mom picked me up from school with the package and I practically burst with excitement. When I pulled open the package all was great it. When I got home I put the paper in and expected it to type. It didn't and it still doesn't. I am sure it was implying that it did type. Maybe I was expecting too much. A great toy but needs an imagination to get it working to full desire.

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

My first review: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer.
Twilight is one of my personal favorites and I hope you will pick it up and bury your head into it after this review.
Twilight is beloved by millions and is a wonderful book. The context is perfect as well as the story line. It is a perfect beginning lowering you into a perfectly average book. Then the fantasy begins with the new introductions. The story then begins a new world a world that is recognised by millions all over the world. The book begins perfectly ordinary and then the clarity breaks through. The perfect beginning of a book is an ordinary beginning. I am only showing twilight as an example. The story line is great mixing fantasy with teenage problems. An engrossing book always grabbing you head first every time you read it.

Recommended by millions and recommended by me.

The bite of an apple or the swish of a scythe...

Tomorrow I am thinking about reviewing Twilight or the Sunday times best seller The Book Thief???

My first blog and my purpose of blogging!

Hello, I have set up this blog to review books, restaurants and anything that pops into my head! My name is Zoe and I am 11 years old and English is my favourite subject. I hope to be an author when I grow up and I thought this was a good way to start. I love reading and it is my favourite hobby above all else!

I read at historical sites all over the world and I eat all over the world! Books bring you into your own world and I love that!

I wish everyone was so into reading! I like television as well but I try to read as much as I can!

My favourite books up to date are: Harry Potter series, Twilight series and the classics etc. I am reading many more at the moment so be prepared. I love reading and I love reading things again and again and again! No good book is ever finished!

Zoe xx

P.s I can review a lot more but I am just getting started on my favourite subject!