It may seem kind of long, but after the first chapter or so, it goes by really quickly. IT's different from the movies (like all books are), and if you have the time, you should read this book.

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It takes place in a land called Middle Earth, where an evil power has awoken again. Frodo Baggins, a Hobbit from the Shire, has to take the Ring of Power to the evil land of Mordor, with the help of the Fellowship. It's an excellent book, but it is kind of long.

The Secret World of Arrietty is a whimsical story of these people called "borrowers" who are very small people that borrow things that humans won't notice go missing. The main heroine of the story is the borrower Arrietty. She meets a human named Shaun which cause her move for her home to a new place because humans can never see a borrower. The main message of this film is always have courage and determination to overcome any challenge.

Spirited Away is an amazing story of a young girl named Chihiro and her adventure through the "Spirit World" here she has to work for the mistress Yubaba and has to go through many obstacles to regain her parents whom have turned into mysterious pigs. The message of this story is to overcome the obstacles of life one step at a time and to always look forward to new beginnings and friendships.

Howl's Moving Castle is a riveting story about a girl named Sophie Hatter and her overcoming of a curse the Witch of the Waste has set on her. On her journey she meets the grand wizard Howl, his assistant Markl, and their fire breathing demon Calcifer. All of them go through this thrilling adventure to set things straight with the curse and war that is going on. The main message of this film is to love ones self and your questions will be answered.

Ponyo is a wonderful story of a goldfish named Ponyo and a young boy named Sosuke. Without revealing too much I would like to say that this movie is fantastic for all ages and gives a good message of taking responsibility for the ones you care for most and leaving loved ones behind.