Have any of you ever wondered what happens in Walt Disney World after the park closes?

Finn Whitman was used as a model for new Walt Disney World technology, holographic guides called DHIs, which stands for both Disney Host Interactive and Daylight Hologram Imaging.  When he goes to sleep and wakes up in Disney World he thinks it is just a dream. But it is not! He meets the other DHIs and they try to stop the Disney Villains, or Overtakers, from taking over the park, and then the world.

I would recommend The Kingdom Keepers, or The Kingdom Keepers - Disney after Dark as it was later retitled. It is followed by The Kingdom Keepers - Disney at Dawn. The Kingdom Keepers - Disney in Shadow will be published in April 2010.

Most of you have heard of Fireflies by Owl City. Fireflies has made the top number one video on MTV2. It is another favorite of teens. This song can be for anybody in a party, dancing, or hanging out.

The Roman Mysteries - circa 79 AD  

 The Thieves of Ostia is a book set in 79 AD in Ostia, a city near Rome. It is about four children named Flavia Gemina, a capitan's daughter, Nubia, a slave girl, Lupus, a beggar without a tongue, and Jonathan, a Jew. They attempt to figure out who is beheading some neighborhood pets. It leads them to treasure and a murderer.

   In The Secrets of Vesuvius, still set in 79 AD, the four children travel to a site near Pompeii to visit Flavia's uncle. They try to solve a natural historian's riddle, find a mysterious blacksmith, reunite a family with their lost child, and escape Vesuvius alive.

  In The Pirates of Pompeii  the Roman world is still reeling from the eruption of Vesuvius. Jonathan is very sick, near death's door. People are being discovered dead every day. Several children are also disappearing. When Jonathan recovers, they attempt to solve the mystery of those children's kidnapping.

  There are at least 8 books in the series, but I have not finished the rest and cannot review them. These are good, but short (at about 200 pages), historical fiction books. 

      New styles include frilly, sparkles, and sadly the color grey! Nordstroms styles are the deigner top fashion. If you are trying to stay in style, head to Nordstroms! Lots of dresses this year actually have three quarter length sleeves. Most everything is going for the look of sophistication, but the clothes are also very cute. Most stores are selling off cute cardigans and jeans. As the air is getting colder, cute sweaters over jeans are starting to be the hottest thing! Go to Nordstroms and suprisingly Target for all the latest looks!

                         -Complete Styler

In the Stonetown Orphanage there is a boy named Reynard Muldoon. He is exceptionally smart and has his own tutor because he has even completed the high school textbooks. One day, while reading the newspaper he sees a notice. It says: "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Ms. Perumal, his tutor, arranges it so that he can go. He takes several mysterious tests, several of which are puzzles, and then meets two other people who have completed the tests. Their names are George (Sticky) Washington, who has an incredible memory, and Kate Weatherall, who ran away with the circus and wants to have "The Great Kate Weather Machine" be her nickname.

The final test takes them to a house. After taking that test, which is a large maze of identical rooms, they meet Constance Contraire, a surprisingly short girl who is extremely stubborn and likes to make up rude poems. They all meet Mr. Benedict, who set up their tests and is in desperate need of their help. He tells them about a mysterious signal that says strange phrases such as "Poison apples, Poison worms" and comes through secretly on phones and radios and cell phones. Mr. Benedict is sure that the "Sender" is Ledroptha Curtain, who runs the Institute. The children are sent to figure out what he is planning and to stop him. You'll have to read the book to find out what happens.

This book has mysteries, friendship, codes, adventure and messages to the mind via The Whisperer and children. It is a very interesting book. There are two sequels, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey and The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma.

The song "Party In the USA" is a recent song written and sung by Miley Cyrus. This song is about flying to L.A. for the first time and experiencing  fame and fortune. Many people listen to the song and don't like it until they hear it again and then they love it. Once they hear it for another time it grows on them and they become obsessed. I really like this song and I know you will too.

All My Sons by Arthur Miller is a good play, but the characters are living a life of lies!  This book is very good and the theme is an important life lesson.  The theme is not just giving responsibility to your blood related family but also to your universal family!  The ending is very strange, but I will let you read it to find out it.  This book is good, but lies are never good!

The Clique Series

For all girls who love the smell of Chanel, the feel of new Louis Vuitton, and the style of Juicy Couture, this book is for you. For all the girls that "ooh" and "aah" about the newest trends, designers, or just even shopping, pick up a Clique book now! Based in Westchester, New York, Massie Block is the head of the Pretty Committee. With her posse, Alicia, Kristen, and Dylan, they are the head of style and are invincible. But then, Claire Lyons, the SO not "in-style" newbie, tries to fit in and so does not agree with Massie. Drama will come out and you do NOT want to miss this story! Want to become the Queen of Mean? Pick up a book about Massie Block against Claire Lyons. Or, want to take over a clique? Read about Kristen, Dylan, and Alicia fight back. I really enjoyed these books because they were dramatic, funny, and VERY fashionable. I could not stop reading! Pick up a Clique book now!

Have you ever heard of a Jerboa? I didn't think so. These adorable little creatures may look like they just stepped out of a storybook, but these little guys are actually REAL. The Jerboas are desert-dwellers that appear to be a cross between a mouse and a kangaroo, but are actually more closely related to... Australian hopping mice and kangaroo rats. They are extremely hardy, able to withstand temperatures of up to 58 degrees Celsius, that can fall to well below freezing at night in the desert. They've managed to survive this hazardous climate by learning to burrow to avoid the extreme temperatures. During the winter, burrows can reach 3 meters in depth!

The Jerboa has the head and body of a mouse and, depending on the species, the tail can range from 6 - 23 centimeters long. The tail is excessively long because it helps the jerboa keep its balance. The jerboa's hind legs are always at least four times as long as the front legs. When moving, it hops like a kangaroo, and can reach stride lengths of up to 13 centimeters. They usually don't move that fast, though, unless threatened.

Yes, jerboas can be kept as pets. Though in the wild, jerboas feed on natural desert plants, high quality, specialty pet stores may have specialized "Jerboa Feed" ;) As far as water goes... Guess what? Jerboas don't drink it! That's right, they get their water from their food. Being that they are naturally from the desert, they can survive for months without a proper amount of moisture.

So there you have it, folks: we've told you all you'd ever need to know about this bizarre little desert creature, and then some. But still, would a jerboa make a good pet? Well, as long as you're ready to provide the time and effort needed to keep up with one of these creatures, we believe so. Just don't go rushing into your friendly local Pet Smart screaming for a jerboa because _1.they'd probably point you in the direction of your friendly neighborhood fantasy book shop and _2. your parents, brothers, sisters, and friends would probably prefer that you didn't. :)

Written By Brooke Pittman and Sarah Bond.