Ever After High: Ashlynn's diary

January 5, 2015 

      Ever After High is just CHARMING! Oh my fairy godmother, if you just had eyes, dear diary! Everywhere I looked, there were spellbinding pieces of lockers, walls, and doors colored royal purple, red, and gold. Just like what my MirrorPod had said, purple is for rebels, who want their own happy ending, and red is for royals, who want to follow in their parents' footsteps. And I, became the leader of Royals! My day, started out like this.

     At 9:30 am sharp, I went straight to the Castleteria and sat with Raven Queen. I could tell that there were a lot of newbies too, since they almost all looked as nervous as I was. I saw a wooden like skin colored girl, a beautiful student with a red dress, a wolf like someone, an annoying guy who plays the guitar, and a childish yet fun classmate. And you will NEVER believe this. I made lots of new friends! Royal AND rebel! Apple White, daughter of Snow White, Cedar Wood daughter of Pinocchio, Sparrow Hood, son of Robin Hood, Holly O' Hair, daughter of Rapunzel, Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter, and Cerise Hood, daughter of Red Riding Hood! They haven't chosen their sides yet, so me and Raven helped them. I became the royal student council leader! And by the way, we've got loads of Royals than rebels. I just con't wait for the next days! Charm ya later diary! 

Ever After High: Ashlynn's Diary

January 4, 2015

     Fireworks were attacking all around, and children were yelling and dancing with crazy grins planted on their faces! The new year has come! Hello, Twenty fifteen! And I've spent weeks researching, and I'm about to get hexquisitely busy. It all starts at the Royal Palace of Cinderella, on a sunny afternoon.

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                                            3:32 PM

Ashlynn Ella: Hey Raven! Hope ur having a good time in Japan! Really miss u

Raven Queen: Me too, Ash :)

Ashlynn Ella: I got some good news!!!

Raven Queen: Yeah?

Ashlynn Ella: I'm going 2 eah 2morrow!!! 😄

Raven Queen: Really???!!!!

Ashlynn Ella: YEAH!!! 

Raven Queen:  Wow!! Good luck 2morrow! I'll wait for you by the castleteria 2 give u a tour.

Ashlynn Ella: Tnx Raven! Ur the best! Am quite nervous 4 2morrow.

Raven Queen: Don't be! Just follow ur heart and have fun! Eah has lots of surprises! 

Ashlynn Ella: K. Luv ya Raven! Charm u later! Can't be late for my 1st day!  (Ya know, daughter of Cinderella)

BTW, Raven is the daughter o the Evil Queen, but I assure you that she's the total opposite.

How Plants Grow

     Starting from a little seed, into a little plant, into a big wooden tree. Beginning from nothing, anything can become the best of the best. 

     Remember the time when you were crying because of a popped balloon? You just wanted the balloon to stay with you forever and never ever leave you alone! But now, you're crying over unfair deadlines. How could your boss be so mean and tell you to get that presentation ready before tomorrow, when you've just started! You miss the times when things were easier, and you felt carefree. You miss the past.

     Problems people face today are not as easy as waving a wand and saying the magic words. I'm sure that all of us would rather have our old simple childish problems rather than these impossible real world problems. But, have we thought that we get more perks when we get older? Sure, life can get rough, but now, you can finally drive a car! The dream you never stopped dreaming of as a kid! Now, you're finally in a classroom teaching the sweetest kids! You're a hero saving people's lives in a white lab gown! Tell me, that this isn't at least a little good.

     When life gives you lemons, make some lemonade. When life gets rough and harsh, look at the bright side. If you haven't been going through this hard life you're in right now, you wouldn't be that teacher, doctor, or lawyer you've always wanted to become. We all change, but we only become better. Inside, you've still got that little boy crying over a popped balloon, only little boy 2.O right now. 

     Becoming a big strong tree, prepared to face the gray thundering clouds ahead, you begin to tell yourself. "What's a seed to do if it won't become a tree?"

Hogwarts Best Friend Quiz

Hogwarts Best Friend Quiz

     Have you always wondered of who might be your best friend at Hogwarts? Well, no need to wonder, for the Hogwarts Best Friend Quiz is right here! Read the questions and choose the letter of your answer. Get a pen and a piece of paper, since you'll have to record your choices to see the results at the bottom. I'd also like to give the quiz credits to Scholastic's website. Be honest, and Good Luck! 

1. Which Hogwarts class are you most looking forward to?

a) Care of Magical Creatures. 

b) Herbology. 

c) Transfiguration. 

d) Defense Against the Dark Arts. 

e) Alchemy.

2. You are most nervous about . . . 

a) exams. 

b) bullies. 

c) rules. 

d) possibly not being the smartest person in your class. (GASP!) 

e) not knowing which of your 37 Yule Ball date invitations to say yes to.

3. Your favorite Bertie Bott’s Beans flavor is . . . 

a) soap. 

b) grass. 

c) sausage. 

d) black pepper. 

e) banana.

4. If you ran into Fluffy the Cerberus—a vicious three-headed dog–in a dark Hogwarts hallway, your first reaction would be to . . . 

a) feed it a treat. 

b) run away. 

c) cast a shrinking spell on it. 

d) play music for it, obviously. 

e) report it to the authorities.

5. You would most likely get into trouble for . . . 

a) roaming the castle after hours. 

b) losing your homework. 

c) pranking another student. 

d) checking out an off-limits book from the library. 

e) Actually, you never get into trouble.

6. You hope your patronus is a/an . . . 

a) dolphin. 

b) giraffe. 

c) gopher. 

d) otter. 

e) bear.

7.Your favorite potion is . . . 

a) Amortentia (a love potion). 

b) strength potion. 

c) Polyjuice potion (a potion that makes you look like another person). 

d) Felix Felicis (a lucky potion). 

e) Draught of Peace (a calming potion).

8.Besides classes, what are you most looking forward to? 

a) Hanging out with mermaids. 

b) Exploring the library. 

c) Going to Zonko’s Joke Shop in Hogsmeade. 

d) There’s life outside class? 

e) Quidditch!

9. Which house would you be sorted into? 

a) Ravenclaw. 

b) Hufflepuff. 

c) Gryffindor. 

d) Slytherin. 

e) It doesn’t really matter as long as you end up at Hogwarts!

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If you picked mostly A’s – LUNA LOVEGOOD

Your best friend at Hogwarts is the brilliant (but sometimes spacey) Luna Lovegood. You’re a creative and curious soul and you need someone who can keep up with your wandering mind. Luna not only keeps up with you, but she leads you into some very strange and exciting adventures! People whisper not-so-kind things about you two behind your backs, but that’s because they don’t understand what they’re calling “weird” is really just “wonderful.” Besides, you two have never cared at all about what anyone ever thought of you—you are completely lost in your own spectacular universe!

If you picked mostly B’s – NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM

You’re quiet and reserved, and you like your privacy. That’s why Neville Longbottom is your best friend. You two could spend hours reading in silence next to each other and be perfectly happy. You will love having long, thoughtful conversations about the fascinating things you’ve learned in class or read about in your free time. You don’t hold being loud and flashy against other people, but it’s not really your thing. However, when the going gets tough, you two aren’t afraid to stand up for each other—or yourselves! You both are brave and kind, and your friendship is steady, trusting, and warm.

If you picked mostly C’s – THE WEASLEY TWINS

You’re popular and you can’t help it! Obviously, when it comes to having a bestie, you could never settle for just one—that’s why your best friends are those famous, fantastic twins, Fred and George Weasley! You’re a gang that believes in having a good time ALL the time, even if it means getting into trouble. But no one ever stays mad at you long, because you are only ever causing a ruckus to make other people smile. What’s so wrong with that? And even if you seem to be silly 24/7, your loyalty and love are no joke. You’re fierce friends to the very end, whether it comes to standing up to a bully or facing off with He Who Shall Not Be Named.

If you picked mostly D’s – HERMIONE GRANGER

You’re a quick-witted genius and find yourself smarter than most people, so your best friend is—naturally—Hermione Granger. The two of you may argue sometimes, but you have too much respect for each other to ever stay mad about anything for very long. There’s usually some problem that other people need you to help solve, so it’s up to the two of you to combine forces and save the day (again). The very best thing about your friendship is that as much as you may complain, you are always 100% ready and willing to help each other and your other friends whenever it’s needed. The two of you inspire everyone around you to be more fearless and selfless every day!

If you picked mostly E’s – CEDRIC DIGGORY

You’re a genuine and pure person with a heart of gold. You don’t like to break the rules at all, but you have a very strong sense of right and wrong. You’re no trendsetter since you like to play it safe, but people are drawn to your open and honest personality, so you are very well liked by everyone. The two of you would spend all your time together playing Quidditch, eating pizza, and playing video games (or going on accidental adventures). You both value the little, everyday things in life, and that makes your friendship a solid, happy one.

Quiz Credits: www.scholastic.com

Ever After High: The Unfairest of them All by Shannon Hale

     Welcome to Ever After High, the school where all the fairytale children study. The school is divided into two. The Royals, who want to follow in their parents' footsteps, and the rebels, who want to make their own happily ever after. Legacy Day is the day where each student is supposed to sign the Storybook of Legends, and pledge to follow in their fairytale parents' footsteps. 

     But Raven Queen, daughter of the evil queen, has put everyone's story in jeopardy. She broke her page in the storybook of legends, since she didn't want to be the next evil queen, and poison Apple White, daughter of Snow White. (Technically, Apple and Raven are frenemies.)

     And that could break all of the students' destinies.

     With Yester Day coming, each student should download an app on their phones, which will let them visit any fairytale world they want to help them fulfill their destinies. 

     But a day comes where Madeline Hatter, daughter of the Mad Hatter, is expelled because of touching the Uni Carin and responsible of making Wonderland's Jabberwocky even stronger.

     Apple and Raven do everything to make Maddie get back to Ever After High. They ask help from their fellow schoolmates. Then they suddenly find theirselves asking help from Raven's mom, the Evil Queen, (who is in Mirror Prison) through a laptop. Rumor has it that the evil queen was dead, but she was very much alive, only hidden in prison. To help Maddie, Raven has to reach a higher level of her magic, and there's only one person who can help her do that, which is her mom. 

     Will Raven and Apple ever help Maddie and stop the Jabberwocky? Will the Evil Queen have mercy and help?

     This book gives a twist to the fairytales we know of. With the daughter of the evil queen being kind and making friends with Snow White's daughter, you'll probably be nicer to the evil queen. If you also love all kinds of fairytales, prepare to read some kind of unique fan fiction crossover. With fun, excitement, humor, and adventure, you'll be thinking twice about your usual fairytale characters. 

Rating: O  O  O  O  O

Suggested Age of Readers: 8 years old and above

Genres: Fairytales, Young adult, Fiction, Retellings, Adventure

Ever After High: The Unfairest of them All by Shannon Hale
Cover Art: Javier Caparo
Cover design by Tim Hall 

*Book Review

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About the Author

Shannon Hale

     New York Times best selling author Shannon Hale started writing books at age ten and never stopped, eventually earning an MFA in Creative Writing. After nineteen years of writing and dozens of rejections, she published The Goose Girl, the first in her award-winning Books of Bayern series. She has published seventeen books for young readers including the Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy and its two sequels, multiple award winner Book of a Thousand Days, superhero YA novel Dangerous, and the first four Ever After High books. Her novels for the adult crowd include Austenland (now a major motion picture starring Keri Russell) and Midnight in Austenland. Shannon and her husband Dean Hale have collaborated on several projects such as Eisner-nominee Rapunzel's Revenge and early chapter book series The Princess in Black. They spend non-writing hours corralling their four young children near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Shannon Hale
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Description of Author text Credits: www.goodreads.com