Students from Sir Robert L. Borden B.T.I. were given a task by their Librarian to read and write reviews for manga that they borrowed.
Student Name: Alex
Book Title: Kami Chama Karin
Volume #: 1
Author(s): Koge Donbo
Plot Summary
Karin is an average girl but she is lacklustre ever since the death of her parents. But when Karin encounters a young man named Kazune followed by his cousin Himeka her ring gets some magical powers which turns her into a goddess thus enrolling her to Sakurakoka Academy.
Personal Reflection
I like this series as a whole since it contains a powerful dose of magic similar to Harry Potter.
This book would appeal to readers who like Pita Ten, Doki Doki tama Tan, Di Gi Charat and Sugar Kon/Kon Kokon.
Book Title: Kamichama Karin
Volume #: 3
Author(s): Koge Donbo
Plot Summary
Thanks to the ring that Karin Hanazono’s long-deceased mother was left her Karin moved in with Kazune & Himeka Kujyou after assuming recipient of the power of Athena. One day she discovered a duel between Kirio & Kirika. Karin joined Kazune’s belligerence and succeeded in defeating Kirio then later experienced a flashback to see Kazune’s Himeka’s past counterparts.
Personal Reflection
I liked this volume because it contains a massive dose of magic to destroy such villains like the Karasuma duo and it was a time travelling adventure as from back to the future near the end of this book.
This book would appeal to readers who like Di Gi Charat, Doki Doki tama Tan, Kamichama Karin Chu, Pita Ten and Kon Kon Kokon.
Book Title: Kamichma Karin
Volume #: 4
Author(s): Koge Donbo
Plot Summary
Picking up from where book 3 ended after Karin comes round after an avalanche of hard times landed on her, Karin & Kazure realized their rings have been switched, thus Karin receives Kazume’s transformation & Kazune receives Karin’s much to their embarrassment if laughter started. They fended off Kirio Karasuma all together. However Karin & Kazune had a tiff but their hands were stuck together. Later they make up and freed themselves.
Personal Reflection
I liked this book because it was seriously funny at the part when Karin & Kazune’s transformations were switched forcing them to cross-dress but work together to defeat Kirio which is a sign of co-operation.
This book would appeal to readers who like Di Gi Charat, Doki Doki, Tama Tan, Kamichama Karin Chu, Pita Ten and Kon Kon Kokon.
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Student Name: Andrew
Book Title: Skip Beat
Volume #: 26
Author(s): Yoshiki Nakamura
Plot Summary
Kyoko Mogami (16): Skip Beat is a story of a teenage girl who is in love with Sho-funwa, her childhood crush who then becomes a singer. Kyoko supported him while he made it big as an Idol, but he betrayed her and cast her out now that he is famous. She swears ‘revenge’ by joining in show biz. She does not know that her fairy boy was the famous star Mr. Satsurigi who is actually mysterious and has a past with Kyoko Mogami.
Personal Reflection
I like this book because it is a romance and comedy mixed.
This book would appeal to readers who like High School Debut and Meru Puri.
Book Title: Naruto
Volume #: 1
Author(s): Masashi Kishimoto
Plot Summary
Naruto is born with a nine tailed fox spirit inside him which they call a Bijjuu, an ultimate weapon for ninjas against other nations. The person who holds this spirit is called a Jinjuriki. People are afraid of this spirit and they despise the person who possesses it. It gives the person a power that can wipe out humans. Naruto has struggled with the people who treat him like a monster. Day after day he trains himself to improve his skills and to control the Bijjuu, hopefully to be respected by others someday. And the adventure begins…
Personal Reflection
I like it because it inspires me to work hard and never give up and someday people will respect me, which is exactly what happened in the story.
This book would appeal to readers who like XXX Holic and Air Gear.
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Student Name: Atarah
Book Title: Kage Tora Volumes #: 1-11
Author(s): Akina Sengami
Plot Summary
It was about a Ninja named Kage Tora who had a mission to protect a hime. Hime is a princess of a royal family. Ninjas are not allowed to fall in love when they are on a mission, but Kage Tora fell in love with his hime; but she didn’t know. The hime grew to love Kage Tora but Kage Tora didn’t know. Kage Tora was always fighting and protecting hime so it was hard to be alone when her friends were always there. Hime and Kage Tora went through a lot together but at the end of it all hime’s family agreed for Kage Tora and hime to get married and they did.
Personal Reflection
I love the fighting, the comedy, and the romance, plus I love ninjas. It was like none other book I have read. I really loved it. I wish it went on for more volumes because it as so good.
This book would appeal to readers who like Kamichama Karin and St. Dragon Girl.
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Student Name: Christopher
Book Title: Naruto
Volume #: 53
Author(s): Masashi Mishimoto
Plot Summary
This volume is about when Naruto meets his mom and when he tries to take Ninetails Chakra so he can get control over Ninetails. When he was about to lose, his mom came and helped him to get the Chakra. When Naruto was getting Ninetails Chakra under control his mom told him how she met his dad.
Personal Reflection
I liked it because Naruto gets to meet his mom and learn how they got together.
This book would appeal to readers who like Bleach.
Book Title: Gundam OO Season 2
Volume #: 1
Author(s): Kouzoh Ohmoria
Plot Summary
In this book this one guy whose name is Setsuna F Seiei who is fighting this group called the A-laws who is trying to keep peace but it was lie. So Setsuna gets some of his comrades to help with the end of the war in the 24th country.
Personal Reflection
I like this book because Setsuna gets a new gundam called “Gundam OO” and it had gundam Exia and the OH Gundam solar reactors in it.
This book would appeal to readers who like Gundam Seed and Gundam OO.
Book Title: Ninja Girls Volume #: 1
Author(s): Hosana Tanaka
Plot Summary
In this book he gets called a demon child because he has this horn on his forehead and he wants to be human but he finds this girl in the water whose name is Kagari who is looking for the kid with the horn because he was the last survivor of the family called the Katana family.
Personal Reflection
I liked this volume because he was called the demon child for 15 years and then he found out that he was part of a royal family who all died but him.
This book would appeal to readers who like Nora.
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Student Name: Darren
Book Title: One Piece
Volume #: 57
Author(s): Eiichoro Odu
Plot Summary
Luffy is trying to save his brother Ace from execution. With the help of White Beard’s pirates and old enemies, he tries and succeeds at saving Ace.
Personal Reflection
I liked this volume because White Beard’s pirates fight with the Navy. It is packed with violence.
This book would appeal to readers who like the bond between brothers and lots of violence. If you have read Beet, this book is pretty close. The only difference is the artist and the storyline.
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Student Name: Donte
Book Title: Toriko
Volume #: 6
Author(s): Mitsutoshi
Plot Summary
Toriko, Sunny, Rin & Komatsu are hunting for the Jewel meat inside the mammoth but they are not the only ones hunting the mammoth. The IGO GT Robots are also hunting the mammoth.
Personal Reflection
I like Toriko because it is funny and filled with cool things we have never seen before.
This book would appeal to readers who like Naruto and One Piece.
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Student Name: Faim
Book Title: Death Note
Volume #: 1
Author(s): Tyugumi Ohbu
Plot Summary
This person named Light Yagami got bored one day at school. Outside of his window he saw this cool black book called “Death Note”. He later met the Shi-Nigami Ryuk, who was the owner of the book and later still, used the book’s power to murder a criminal. He felt bad. Now he has the power to rid the world of evil.
Personal Reflection
I liked this volume because it explains how Light got the book and really shows the intellectual ability of Light’s mind. For example, he used a booby trap for the possession of his book.
This book would appeal to readers who like Naruto, Bleach and One Piece.
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Student Name: Greg
Book Title: Gundam Seed
Volume #: 4
Author(s): Hajime Yatate and Youhiyuki Tomino
Plot Summary
A major battle was going down that will decide the outcome of mankind. It was also part 2 of the 2nd battle of the Orb. On the moon, the fake Lacus and the real Lacus meet for the first time ever.
Personal Reflection
I say it was the best battle out of all battle ever.
This book would appeal to readers who like Gundam Seed.
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Student Name: Jacob
Book Title: Yu-Gi-Oh: Duelist
Volume #: 24
Author(s): Kazuki Takahashi
Plot Summary
YuGi duels Marik and tries to beat his really strong winged dragon Urra card with YuGi’s slipper and Kafba’s obelisk.
Personal Reflection
I like it because it was really good.
This book would appeal to readers who like Dragon Ball Z.
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