With the release of The Familiars: Circle of Heroes this past Tuesday, we have been circling the blogosphere talking all things heroes. Here's where we've been so far!
Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf
Mundie Kids
The O.W.L.
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
Tif Talks Books
Writing on the Sidewalk
And we're not finished! We've still got a few more stops go go next week. So be sure to check back in, as we talk everyday heroes, favorite book and movie heroes, and my personal favorite question so far... what would be our hero theme song?
Electrifying Reviews
Literary Asylum
Page Turners Blog
Reading Tween
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Tournament of Heroes - Day Seven
Hogwarts results are in: Batman, Hermione, Neo, King Arthur, Rocky, Lisbeth Salander, Jack Sparrow, and Indiana Jones win!
Things are really getting interesting now. We're moving on to the second round.
Here are all the match-ups (with each remaining competitor's odds of being crowned the ultimate hero).
KRYPTON BRACKET
Luke Skywalker (5:1)
Odysseus (75:1)
Frodo (75:1)
Thor (25:1)
Percy Jackson (50:1)
Lara Croft (100:1)
Wolverine (15:1)
Katniss Everdeen (8:1)
GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY BRACKET
Superman (1:1)
Mario (100:1)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (5:1)
Captain America (20:1)
Gandalf (30:1)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (75:1)
Scooby Doo (100:1)
Han Solo (2:1)
MIDDLE EARTH BRACKET
Harry Potter (3:1)
Iron Man (15:1)
Princess Leia (10:1)
Spock (100:1)
John McClane (50:1)
Sarah Connor (75:1)
Wonder Woman (5:1)
James Bond (15:1)
HOGWARTS BRACKET
Batman (3:1)
Hermione Granger (30:1)
Neo (50:1)
King Arthur (75:1)
Rocky Balboa (100:1)
Lisbeth Salander (75:1)
Jack Sparrow (15:1)
Indiana Jones (2:1)
Odds to be the last hero standing:
1:1 Superman
2:1 Han Solo
2:1 Indiana Jones
3:1 Batman
3:1 Harry Potter
5:1 Luke Skywalker
5:1 Obi-Wan Kenobi
5:1 Wonder Woman
8:1 Katniss Everdeen
10:1 Princess Leia
15:1 Jack Sparrow
15:1 James Bond
15:1 Iron Man
15:1 Wolverine
20:1 Captain America
25:1 Thor
30:1 Gandalf
30:1 Hermione Granger
50:1 John McClane
50:1 Percy Jackson
50:1 Neo
75:1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
75:1 Frodo
75:1 Lisbeth Salander
75:1 Odysseus
75:1 King Arthur
75:1 Sarah Connor
100:1 Lara Croft
100:1 Mario
100:1 Rocky Balboa
100:1 Scooby Doo
100:1 Spock
Things are really getting interesting now. We're moving on to the second round.
Here are all the match-ups (with each remaining competitor's odds of being crowned the ultimate hero).
KRYPTON BRACKET
Luke Skywalker (5:1)
Odysseus (75:1)
Frodo (75:1)
Thor (25:1)
Percy Jackson (50:1)
Lara Croft (100:1)
Wolverine (15:1)
Katniss Everdeen (8:1)
GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY BRACKET
Superman (1:1)
Mario (100:1)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (5:1)
Captain America (20:1)
Gandalf (30:1)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (75:1)
Scooby Doo (100:1)
Han Solo (2:1)
MIDDLE EARTH BRACKET
Harry Potter (3:1)
Iron Man (15:1)
Princess Leia (10:1)
Spock (100:1)
John McClane (50:1)
Sarah Connor (75:1)
Wonder Woman (5:1)
James Bond (15:1)
HOGWARTS BRACKET
Batman (3:1)
Hermione Granger (30:1)
Neo (50:1)
King Arthur (75:1)
Rocky Balboa (100:1)
Lisbeth Salander (75:1)
Jack Sparrow (15:1)
Indiana Jones (2:1)
Odds to be the last hero standing:
1:1 Superman
2:1 Han Solo
2:1 Indiana Jones
3:1 Batman
3:1 Harry Potter
5:1 Luke Skywalker
5:1 Obi-Wan Kenobi
5:1 Wonder Woman
8:1 Katniss Everdeen
10:1 Princess Leia
15:1 Jack Sparrow
15:1 James Bond
15:1 Iron Man
15:1 Wolverine
20:1 Captain America
25:1 Thor
30:1 Gandalf
30:1 Hermione Granger
50:1 John McClane
50:1 Percy Jackson
50:1 Neo
75:1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer
75:1 Frodo
75:1 Lisbeth Salander
75:1 Odysseus
75:1 King Arthur
75:1 Sarah Connor
100:1 Lara Croft
100:1 Mario
100:1 Rocky Balboa
100:1 Scooby Doo
100:1 Spock
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tournament of Heroes - Day Six
The votes from the Middle Earth Bracket are in... Harry Potter, Iron Man, Princess Leia, Spock, John McClane, Sarah Connor, Wonder Woman, and James Bond are moving on.
Batman vs. Lassie
It's the Caped Crusader versus your grandma's favorite Rough Collie in what can only be described as one of the most lop-sided match-ups in the Tournament's entire first round.
Winner: Batman
Hermione Granger vs. Sawyer from Lost
She's Hogwarts precocious Muggle-born wizard. He's the Island's resident bad boy and con man. Can smoldering good looks defeat adorkable magic?
Winner: Hermione Granger
Neo vs. He-Man
Will it be The One or the Master of the Universe in this epic showdown? By the power of Grayskull, your vote decides!
Winner: Neo
King Arthur vs. Ben-Hur
One wields the mythic sword in the stone. The other is a heck of a Roman chariot racer. It's a duel for the Ages.
Winner: King Arthur
Zorro vs. Rocky Balboa
The dashing black-clad masked outlaw steps in the ring with the linguistically challenged Italion Stallion. Who will get the knockout?
Winner: Rocky
Lisbeth Salander vs. Daredevil
It's the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the blind, red-suited Man with no Fear. Super hacker versus Super hero.
Winner: Lisbeth Salander
Jack Sparrow vs. MacGuyver
The legendary pirate of the Black Pearl goes up against the crafty secret agent in this first round hero smackdown. Will Mac's duct tape and Swiss Army knife be enough to stop Captain Jack?
Winner: Jack Sparrow
Indiana Jones vs. Eowyn
The archaelogist with the bullwhip (that doesn't sound nearly as cool as Indy deserves) takes on the Lord of the Rings shield-maiden.
Winner: Indiana Jones
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tournament of Heroes - Day Five
Yesterday's votes are in! Moving on to round 2 are...
Gandalf
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Scooby Doo
Han Solo
We're moving on to the Middle Earth Bracket with more first round match-ups.
Harry Potter vs. Scully
It's boy wizard versus FBI special agent. She's skeptical of the paranormal, but Harry's got the magic to make her a believer. Who gets your vote?
Winner: Harry Potter
Iron Man vs. Duke (GI Joe)
It's real American superhero and real American hero. The man in the iron suit dukes it out with the man in army fatigues.
Winner: Iron Man
Princess Leia vs. Tarzan
A Rebel Alliance spy takes on the boy raised by apes. Both have gone on heroic adventures, but only one dressed in a loincloth while doing it.
Winner: Princess Leia
Hercules vs. Spock
The son of Zeus meets the son of a Vulcan in this timeless duel. Will it be Roman God or ambassador to the Romulan Empire moving on?
Winner: Spock
John McClane vs. Doctor Who
The smirking NYPD detective tries to handcuff the eccentric time traveling alien. It's yippie kay yay to one of these mother you-know-what'ers.
Winner: John McClane
Optimus Prime vs. Sarah Connor
It's the leader of the Autobots battling the savior of the human race. She knows a thing or two about big, angry metal things trying to kill her, so look out Optimus.
Winner: Sarah Connor
Wonder Woman vs. Buck Rogers
She's a warrior princess from the Amazon. He's a futuristic space pilot. Can the buxom superheroine lasso a first round win? Your vote decides.
Winner: Wonder Woman
James Bond vs. Blade
It's spy versus vampire hunter as 007 tries to stir up the competition. But only one can survive the Tournament of Heroes!
Winner: James Bond
Gandalf
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Scooby Doo
Han Solo
We're moving on to the Middle Earth Bracket with more first round match-ups.
Harry Potter vs. Scully
It's boy wizard versus FBI special agent. She's skeptical of the paranormal, but Harry's got the magic to make her a believer. Who gets your vote?
Winner: Harry Potter
Iron Man vs. Duke (GI Joe)
It's real American superhero and real American hero. The man in the iron suit dukes it out with the man in army fatigues.
Winner: Iron Man
Princess Leia vs. Tarzan
A Rebel Alliance spy takes on the boy raised by apes. Both have gone on heroic adventures, but only one dressed in a loincloth while doing it.
Winner: Princess Leia
Hercules vs. Spock
The son of Zeus meets the son of a Vulcan in this timeless duel. Will it be Roman God or ambassador to the Romulan Empire moving on?
Winner: Spock
John McClane vs. Doctor Who
The smirking NYPD detective tries to handcuff the eccentric time traveling alien. It's yippie kay yay to one of these mother you-know-what'ers.
Winner: John McClane
Optimus Prime vs. Sarah Connor
It's the leader of the Autobots battling the savior of the human race. She knows a thing or two about big, angry metal things trying to kill her, so look out Optimus.
Winner: Sarah Connor
Wonder Woman vs. Buck Rogers
She's a warrior princess from the Amazon. He's a futuristic space pilot. Can the buxom superheroine lasso a first round win? Your vote decides.
Winner: Wonder Woman
James Bond vs. Blade
It's spy versus vampire hunter as 007 tries to stir up the competition. But only one can survive the Tournament of Heroes!
Winner: James Bond
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tournament of Heroes - Day Four
First, last week's winners: Superman, Mario, Obi Wan, and Captain America.
Now onto the remaining first round match-ups in the Galaxy Far, Far Away Bracket.
Gandalf vs. Starbuck
It's the wizard with the Santa Claus beard against Battlestar Galactica's hottie hothead. Who's the hero you want to see move on?
Winner: Gandalf
Buffy the Vampire Slayer vs. Link
Two easy-on-the-eyes blondes battle it out. Sunnydale's resident teen monster fighter takes on the Legend of Zelda's vanquisher of evil. Only one can survive.
Winner: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Aragorn vs. Scooby Doo
The Fellowship's mighty warrior battles the Scooby gang's hapless mutt. It's man versus dog. Who's got the more heroic bite?
Winner: Scooby Doo
Han Solo vs. d'Artagnan
A loner who goes by the subtle name Solo faces off against the fourth Musketeer. Your vote decides the winner.
Winner: Han Solo
Now onto the remaining first round match-ups in the Galaxy Far, Far Away Bracket.
Gandalf vs. Starbuck
It's the wizard with the Santa Claus beard against Battlestar Galactica's hottie hothead. Who's the hero you want to see move on?
Winner: Gandalf
Buffy the Vampire Slayer vs. Link
Two easy-on-the-eyes blondes battle it out. Sunnydale's resident teen monster fighter takes on the Legend of Zelda's vanquisher of evil. Only one can survive.
Winner: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Aragorn vs. Scooby Doo
The Fellowship's mighty warrior battles the Scooby gang's hapless mutt. It's man versus dog. Who's got the more heroic bite?
Winner: Scooby Doo
Han Solo vs. d'Artagnan
A loner who goes by the subtle name Solo faces off against the fourth Musketeer. Your vote decides the winner.
Winner: Han Solo
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Penny's Request for Art
Today, my five and a half year old daughter drew her first pictures of The Familiars. I told her that I would post them on the blog and she had a request to go along with it.
"Hi. My name is Penny. Could you send me a picture of the Familiars that you made? Bye."
Email the pictures to thefamiliarsbook@gmail.com. I think Penny would really appreciate it.
"Hi. My name is Penny. Could you send me a picture of the Familiars that you made? Bye."
Email the pictures to thefamiliarsbook@gmail.com. I think Penny would really appreciate it.
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