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Elizabeth and Zenobia, middle school Goth that works

When is a ghost not a ghost? That’s the grey area that surrounds Elizabeth and Zenobia, a mysterious book for students in Grade 5 and up. The book has a foggy air that wraps around the story for most of the book due to the fact that you’re never quite sure what’s real and what isn’t. Elizabeth is a shy, moody teen who’s just moved to a creepy old mansion where her father grew up. Zenobia is her best friend, a ghost who fears nothing and represents the characteristics that Elizabeth lacks. All that’s missing is an instrumental soundtrack from The Sisters of Mercy to make this coming-of-age novel complete.

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Graveyard Shakes, a tween story of ghosts and consequences

Graveyard Shakes is a fun graphic novel that deftly glides through a story with some very dark points, without being too scary or morose. It’s loaded with ghosts, most of them ill tempered and some of them cruel, yet the feeling of the graphic novel is positive, uplifting and fanciful.

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Win a family 4-pack of tickets to The Princess Bride

If you ask my wife to quote a movie she’ll immediate start saying something from The Princess Bride. Several times a week, even when not prompted she’ll say something from the 1987 movie. To celebrate the 30^th anniversary of The Princess Bride, Fathom Events is bringing the classic film back to theaters for two showings. Inconceivable, you say? On October 15 and October 18 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM fans can watch a true classic on the big screen.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Ninth Season on DVD October 10

We were provided with a copy of the DVD for review purposes. Has it really been 18 years since SpongeBob SquarePants first appeared on Nickelodeon? And how is it that this show, currently airing its 10^th season is just about to release its ninth season on DVD? Call is undersea math with a pineapple twist, but SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Ninth Season arrives on DVD on October 10.

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Suee and The Shadow, moody spook-noir fun for elementary

Suee and The Shadow is an original graphic novel by Ginger Ly with illustrations by Molly Park. This is a thick book whose 237 pages are some of the best slow-burn all ages graphic novel reading that you’ll discover this year if your down with a spooky vibe. It’s a pulp noir detective for the elementary school set that manages to build up genuine intrigue and mystery for readers aged 8 and up.

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Check out the LEGO BrickHeadz Boba Fett & Han Solo at NYCC

Are you headed to New York Comic-Con happening October 5-8? If so and you’re a LEGO fan you’ll want to stop by their booth to get eyes on, or even purchase LEGO BrickHeadz Boba Fett & Han Solo. This is an exclusive for NYCC and has new decorated parts that are exclusive to this Comic-Con model. It’s got 329 pieces, costs $40 and the Han Solo character has the biggest BrickHeadz base made so far. If you’re headed to NYCC it’s your only chance, one could say Solo chance….to buy the LEGO BrickHeadz Boba Fett & Han Solo sets, so plan your Con budget accordingly.

The Magic School Bus Rides Again is worthy-don’t panic

We’re part of the StreamTeam for Netflix and were compensated for this post. Reboots and remakes of older shows are inevitable. Sometimes it’s done well and other times it’s instantly forgettable. The Magic School Bus was a show that aired when I was in college, so my first time seeing it was on DVD with the kids. They loved the show, I really enjoyed it and aside from the animation it aged very well. When The Magic School Bus Rides Again was announced my social media streams lit up with chants of ‘they’ve ruined my childhood’. That crowd can rest easy for a number of reasons, plus the birthday festivities just got more interactive on Netflix.

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School’s First Day of School, imagination exercise for Pre-K thru 2nd grade

School’s First Day of School is one of those children’s books that really speak to kids. It channels their inner joy, paranoia and imagination about things that adults take for granted. For example, what if the building that you spent at least 35 hours a week in was alive? That’s the premise behind School’s First Day of School with a story by Adam Rex with illustrations by Christian Robinson.

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