Author: Zara

The PowerPuff Girls Reboot

The PowerPuff Girls first aired on 18 November 1998 where we were first introduced to Blossom Buttercup and Bubbles, three superpowered little girls who were made in a lab by accident by Professor Utonium. They spend their time protecting their beloved town Townsville from evil.

In 1998 the PowerPuff Girls made their first appearance on Cartoon Network where audiences fell in love. The animation style was adorable the characters were loveable the plots were enjoyable, so it came as shock when it ended in 2005 after 6 seasons.

However, this was not the end for the PowerPuff Girls because it was rebooted on 1st July 2006 as PowerPuff Girls Z. It was an anime style show this time instead. According to google users was actually liked even more than the original, with the 1998 version having 91% of Google users like it whethers PowerPuff Girls Z had a 94%. Although despite these ratings it still ended only 1 year later on 30th of June 2007.

Again on April 4th 2016 the PowerPuff Girls there was once again another reboot but this one was not nearly as well liked with only a 54% of Google users liking it, I believe however that the reason it was not as nearly well liked was because the plots and the characters seemed to have changed so that the show appealed to the younger generation. So, this resulted in lots of original fans outraged. Which ended up with the show ending on 16th of June 2019 with 2 seasons on its belt.

Although the PowerPuff Girls have had many Television shows they have had a number of video games on the platforms ranging from the Nintendo 64, GameCube, Gameboy to PlayStation even the Nintendo DS. The ratings were a bit of a mixed affair from 50% to 93% enjoying the range of early 2000 game releases.

So once again here we are with, yet another PowerPuff Girls reboot although this time the creators on Cartoon Network are taking an entirely different approach with a brand-new story line, even a new format. In this sure to be interesting reboot the girls will be 20something live action year old adults who have long stopped flying out to save Townsville. They resent having lost their childhood to fighting crime, but will they come together to save the world once more.

As you can see with the plot line that we are given the show is going to be something different and is sure to be refreshing compared to the past reboots.

However, we do not yet have a cast list or any idea how far along the team is in the creation of the show, so we should be expecting the show in the not present but yet not too far away future. Although not all the PowerPuff Girls reboots have been successes, Cartoon Network has been known to create memorable and fantastic shows such: as Ed Edd n’ Eddy, Regular Show, Johnny Bravo, Scooby-Doo, Adventure Time, Teen Titans and of course the Steven Universe saga. So, fans all over the world are holding their breath about this brand-new reboot and wonder if Cartoon Network will continue to create wonderful cartoons that have inspired generations of aspiring artists and animators.

Australian Forest Fires

The fires continue to spread as thousand of animals are fighting for safety.

The terrifying fires that show no sign of stopping continue to tear though Australia’s forests already killing dozens of people and destroyed almost 2,000 homes. As well as An estimated 1 billion animals, every year there is a time during summer that is referred to as fire season. It means that fires happen more frequently than normal and can spread more rapidly. Natural causes are the most common reason for this travesty. However, this is not always the case as fires can often be started accidentally and sometimes intentionally by people. We have pushed global warming to a tipping point and the results are disastrous.

Many famous celebrities have been very generous and donated to the cause, such as Kylie Jenner – she donated 1 million dollars. Selena Gomez donated a large sum of money but it was not specified she put a post-up on twitter urging Fans to do the same. Kylie Minogue also donated 500,000 dollars to the firefighting efforts. Former Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said ‘With Australia on fire and the Arctic in meltdown, it’s clear we’re in a climate emergency.’

We can not stand by and watch Australia’s beloved forest burn and do nothing, do not just stand by raise awareness, donate. The earth is our home shouldn’t we all help save it?

A Little Touch Of Heaven

In part one of Zara Crawford’s creative writing, we get to know Savannnah and her tantrums!

Savannah Goldsmith was spoiled, and by spoiled I do not mean winey and petty I mean the extremely rotten mean and winey type of spoiled. If you looked up the word spoiled in a dictionary you would find a picture of Savanah because she is the definition, anything Savanah wanted she got and if she didn’t get it at that very moment she would boil into such a rage and scream and rant until her parents would give in and get her what she demanded. Unsurprisingly I think I know how you are imagining Savanah a short cute six-year-old with blonde bunches and a gap tooth wearing a pretty pink print dress with pale pink patient shoes. Well you are very very off; Savanah is a tanned seventeen-year-old girl with chestnut brown hair that reaches right down to her waist with chocolate brown eyes that just make you melt that wears tight skinny jeans and skin-tight t-shirts with high heeled boots as white as snow. When you are six it is normal for you to have a tantrum occasionally, but when you turn a certain age it is no longer counted acceptable, Savanah has long passed that acceptability mark and is now a young adult with the mind set of a six year old. Unsurprisingly Savanah’s parents know she is a brat she is spoiled and ungrateful but can not change her mind set they have tried many things but can’t get her to change, so they have accepted that this is the way she is and always will be so they continue to give her everything she wants and exactly when she wants it, until one day they tried one last thing that would change Savanah’s life forever.

 

‘’Savanah, dear, come downstairs there is someone I want you to meet!’’ said mum ‘’is it the Queen?’’ I hollered ‘’No sweetheart’’ said mum her voice wavering, I heard her apologising to someone. I sighed heaved myself out of bed and quickly washed and dressed in record time I thumped down the stairs and through to the parlour, to see a little boy with the expression of an angelic cherub. My expression changed from tired to confused and back to tired in less than five seconds. ‘’What’s the kid selling?’’ I demanded, ‘’well… this little boy needed somewhere to stay for a couple of months and your Father and I both decided that it would be a good idea…if he…could stay here?’’ Mum’s voice sounded so scared so afraid. She paused to see what I would do next I kept quiet, so she continued. ‘’This is Jackson he is twelve the two of you have the type of personality so you’ll get along great’’ Mum was gabling now trying to get all her words out before I stopped her. I put my hand in her face to get her to shut up. Mum held her breath with a look of fear creased on her face. ‘’its fine Mum you and Dad can leave’’ I then gave one of my famous baby face smiles; we will get to know each other! My parents left the room with hopeful yet frank smiles the door closes with a BANG! I looked at Jackson with the biggest glare I could muster, but then the most curious thing happened Jackson began to cry. My parents practically flew into the room and started asking Jackson what was wrong he then pointed his finger at me and started ‘sobbing out a story than was all lies about how I told him he was useless and no one wanted him and he was only here in this house out of

pity. Then suddenly my parents looked at me with the look of fury in their eyes. Then my Mum flew at me with steam coming out of her ears spittle on her lips and anger in her eyes she then grabbed my arm and began to haul me up the stairs but just before my head was nearly thrown off my shoulders I seen the flicker of a smile on Jackson’s face…To be continued.

Check the school website next week to read the second part!

“Playlist for the Dead” book Review 

Our S1 Book critic Zara finds a book that hits all the right notes.

  

If you enjoy a romance with a hint of mystery then playlist for the dead is the book for you. One morning after a confusing party and a terrifying fight Sam wakes up to find his best friend Hayden dead, and all that is left is a playlist of songs and a suicide note. Now it’s up to Sam, with the help of a complicated and secretive girl to piece together the story of what really happened on the night of the party. With all of the evidence that he is given, he finds it hard to piece anything together and everything is a struggle – even trudging to school seems impossible and it doesn’t help that everyone is trying to be kind and making a fuss, feeling lonelier than ever, all Sam wants to know is why?

I really enjoyed playlist for the dead; I found the characters interesting and likeable, and the ones that were used helped to create an interesting, intriguing and exciting book – that made you want to keep on reading. Anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure of just what to do next, you will relate to Sam in a lot of ways. The plot had many twists and turns and eventually settled in a very satisfying manor.

I recommend playlist for the dead from ages 10+ because it has I slightly upsetting storyline but I think it has an important message. 4/5