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I LOVED the third part of "The Star Shard."  It seems like every section it gets more interesting. I can't wait until the next magazine comes!

submitted by Ellie, age 12, OR
(August 1, 2008 - 2:37 pm)

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I LOVE "The Star Shard," too! It's one of my fave stories ever in Cricket. My favorite character is Loric. 

submitted by Ella A., age 10, New York
(August 1, 2008 - 6:26 pm)

Yeah, Loric rocks! I think Cymbril is too pessimistic. It's almost like she doesn't want to escape. And in the second part, it seemed like she didn't like Loric. I snuck a peek at what's going to be in September's issue, and it says that Cymbril will learn the power of the Star Shard. It's so cool! I can't wait!

submitted by Julia, age 12, Renton, WA
(August 3, 2008 - 1:03 pm)

I'm not trying to be a party pooper, but I don't really like "The Star Shard." The boat/machine/car that the main character lives on seems (to me) like a totall play off The Wind Singer, one of my favorite books. Also the story seems a little vague, but whatever floats your boat.

submitted by Anais A., age 14, Bay area, CA
(August 26, 2008 - 6:30 pm)

yeh! star shard is reeeally good! It is really cool the way she trys to esape.

submitted by avery, age 9, windermere, fl
(November 8, 2008 - 7:39 am)

"The Star Shard" is really cool ! Loric is very mysterious! i want ot learn more about him!

submitted by Koi N., age 12
(August 4, 2008 - 9:40 am)

I'm always drawing elves and other mythical creatures, so what I really like about The Star Shard are the fantastic illustrations!

submitted by Hannah M., age 12, Ohio
(August 7, 2008 - 8:58 am)

Hannah,

In September, Emily Fiegenschuh, illustrator of "The Star Shard," is going to show how to draw some of the characters. It will be on the Web site. And I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Love, 

LB

submitted by Ladybug, age ageless, Cricket Country
(August 14, 2008 - 1:01 pm)

Yeah, I really like it too. It makes me impatient to have to wait for the next installment.

Actually, I really liked this issue in general.

submitted by Cat's Meow, age 13, WA
(August 12, 2008 - 1:50 pm)

Me too. 

submitted by The Man For Aeiou, age 12, Museica
(August 12, 2008 - 4:59 pm)

TMFA, does your name relate to the mathmatical formula or the verbs of the alphabet?

submitted by Lily A., age 15, Portland, OR
(August 27, 2008 - 3:34 pm)

I agree with Julia; Cymbril doesn't really act like a real girl.

submitted by S, age 13, NY
(August 13, 2008 - 12:58 pm)

I love the story but I think the illustrations are a little weird.  Did anyone else notice that Loric's eyes looked kinda creepy?

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 14, 2008 - 12:56 pm)

By the way, does anyone else suspect that Loric is Cymbril's brother and that her parents are still alive?  I'm not sure or anything.  It just seems that way.

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 14, 2008 - 12:58 pm)

I dunno. Cymbril doesn't seem very Elvish, or show signs of any of the special power-like things that Loric has.

submitted by Cat's Meow, age WA, 13
(August 14, 2008 - 3:03 pm)

Yeah, but maybe they are half-brother/sister?  At one point a kid in the crowd asked if Cymbril was Loric's sister.  And, where would she get the Star Shard (I'm assuming that's the stone?) and the hairpin from her mother?  They certainly seem Elvish!

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 14, 2008 - 4:58 pm)
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