 An
Extra Book Review
In this edition, Young
Saint Louis.com is providing extra book review
information for your enjoyment. We've followed the writing
of Christopher Paolini for years. In this issue, you'll get
an update on his current life and an exclusive review of his
3rd book, "Brisingr." |
| Paolini's
3rd book |
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About
the author
 A
long-anticipated third fantasy novel
finally appears in print
Christopher
Paolini's blockbuster first fantasy
novel "Eragon," was published in 2003.
(For a story on the author and a
review of the book see Youngsaintlouis.com
for December
2003.) The second in what
was supposed to be a three book series
was "Eldest" (reviewed in the October
2005 issue). Now in the
fall of 2008 "Brisingr," the third book
in the series has appeared.
 "Brisingr"
- The Review
At the end
of "Eldest," the Varden, the alliance
of those including humans, elves, dwarfs,
and other fighters, are assembled to
eventually engage in a climactic battle
with the evil King Galbatorix, ruler
of the Empire. Eragon, who with his
dragon, Saphira, is an indispensable
asset to the Varden, remains a prime
target for King Galbatorix.
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Book
Reviews
 This
month's book reviews
Regular book reviews for November include
ones about (1) a boy who is a stowaway on
Captain Cook's voyage around the world, (2)
a girl basketball player who copes with the
aftermath of a hit-and-run auto accident,
(3) a young Jewish girl who flees Russia to
join her family in America, and (4) an orphaned
girl who bonds with a white giraffe in South
Africa
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Kids
Voting
 U
City kids focus on Obama-McCain contest
Many
kids at Pershing Elementary in University City
have taken a personal interest in the 2008 race
for the U.S. presidency between Barack Obama
and John McCain. Quite a few say they already
know how they'll vote. |
Young
Achiever
 Teen
tries for 2012 Olympic Games berth
Mary Ann McCain's selection as a 2008 Gateway
Young Achiever certainly has been reconfirmed
in recent months. So far this year, she's skipped
a whole grade in school and launched a 4-year
quest for a berth in the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Archery
in Schools
 Archery
comes to PE at Bierbaum Elementary
Eleven-year-old Spencer Green was one of the
few fifth graders at Bierbaum Elementary School
who knew anything about archery until last month.
That's when archery lessons were added to their
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Poetry/Soccer
 What
do soccer, poetry have in common?
You don't often hear the words soccer and
poetry in the same conversation. But, these
two subjects make for an interesting after-school
activity at eight St. Louis City schools.
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Red
Ribbon
 Leadership
Kids lead Red Ribbon campaign
A group of 6th graders is leading the Red
Ribbon Days activities this month at Meadows Elementary
School. This Riverview Gardens school will celebrate
the "Say No to Drugs" campaign for the whole month.
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Fishing
 Local
fishing provides year-round fun
St. Louis-area kids and their families have
some great fishing opportunities close to home during
the winter months. There are beginner lessons, improved
lakes and even a chance to fish for rainbow and brown
trout.
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Bird
Feeders
 Kids
learn to make bird feeders
Last month, some local kids spent a Saturday
morning building wooden bird feeders so they can help
birds when food is scarce this winter.
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Math
Mania
 Mystery
equations for November Math Mania
The Math Mania questions
for November feature a lot of mystery equations
where you get the correct answers by substitutions.
34
got all Math Mania answers
A total of 34 kids identified correctly
all characteristics of the five friends during
the October Math Mania contest.
Either you guys are really smart or Ms.
Math Mania was taking it easy on you.
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Lots
of holiday lighting; lots of hiking