The official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is a wolf named Zabivaka. Designed by student designer Ekaterina Bocharova, Zabivaka represents the characteristics of a typical Russian wolf. The name "Zabivaka" means "the one who scores" in Russian, which aligns with the excitement and spirit of the World Cup. The mascot's design includes a blue and white jersey with the words "RUSSIA 2018" on it, as well as orange goggles, which represent Russia's passion for innovation. Zabivaka was chosen as the official mascot through an online voting process that involved millions of people around the world. He served as the face of the tournament and helped to create a sense of unity and excitement among fans.
Nathaniel is a young magician with only one thing on his mind: revenge.
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He served as the face of the tournament and helped to create a sense of unity and excitement among fans. Overall, Zabivaka the wolf is a memorable and lovable mascot that perfectly embodies the spirit of the 2018 World Cup..
The Amulet of Samarkand, Book 1 (Bartimaeus) - Hardcover
Presenting a thrilling new voice in children's literature-a witty, gripping adventure story featuring a boy and his not-so-tame djinni. Nathaniel is a young magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hotshot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to kick up his education a few notches and show Lovelace who's boss. With revenge on his mind, he masters one of the toughest spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimaeus. But summoning Bartimaeus and controlling him are two different things entirely, and when Nathaniel sends the djinni out to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, Nathaniel finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of magical espionage, murder, blackmail, and revolt. Set in a modern-day London spiced with magicians and mayhem, this extraordinary, funny, pitch-perfect thriller will dazzle the myriad fans of Artemis Fowl and the His Dark Materials trilogy. And with the rights sold in more than a dozen countries, and a major motion picture in the works, the Bartimaeus trilogy is on the fast track to becoming a classic.
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Review:Nathaniel is a boy magician-in-training, sold to the government by his birth parents at the age of five and sent to live as an apprentice to a master. Powerful magicians rule Britain, and its empire, and Nathaniel is told his is the "ultimate sacrifice" for a "noble destiny." If leaving his parents and erasing his past life isn't tough enough, Nathaniel's master, Arthur Underwood, is a cold, condescending, and cruel middle-ranking magician in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The boy's only saving grace is the master's wife, Martha Underwood, who shows him genuine affection that he rewards with fierce devotion. Nathaniel gets along tolerably well over the years in the Underwood household until the summer before his eleventh birthday. Everything changes when he is publicly humiliated by the ruthless magician Simon Lovelace and betrayed by his cowardly master who does not defend him.
Nathaniel vows revenge. In a Faustian fever, he devours magical texts and hones his magic skills, all the while trying to appear subservient to his master. When he musters the strength to summon the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus to avenge Lovelace by stealing the powerful Amulet of Samarkand, the boy magician plunges into a situation more dangerous and deadly than anything he could ever imagine. In British author Jonathan Stroud's excellent novel, the first of The Bartimaeus Trilogy, the story switches back and forth from Bartimaeus's first-person point of view to third-person narrative about Nathaniel. Here's the best part: Bartimaeus is absolutely hilarious, with a wit that snaps, crackles, and pops. His dryly sarcastic, irreverent asides spill out into copious footnotes that no one in his or her right mind would skip over. A sophisticated, suspenseful, brilliantly crafted, dead-funny book that will leave readers anxious for more. (Ages 11 to adult) --Karin Snelson
From the Inside Flap:The first audiobook in a thrilling new trilogy about an apprentice magician and the powerful djinni he summons.
Nathaniel is a young magician with only one thing on his mind: revenge.
As an apprentice to the great magician Underwood, Nathaniel is gradually being schooled in the traditional art of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a rising, star magician. When Simon brutally humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to speed up his magical education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. Eventually, he masters one of the most difficult spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimeus.
But summoning Bartimeus and controlling him are two very different things--and Nathaniel may be in way over his head.
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As an apprentice to the great magician Underwood, Nathaniel is gradually being schooled in the traditional art of magic. All is well until he has a life-changing encounter with Simon Lovelace, a rising, star magician. When Simon brutally humiliates Nathaniel in front of everyone he knows, Nathaniel decides to speed up his magical education, teaching himself spells way beyond his years. Eventually, he masters one of the most difficult spells of all: summoning the all-powerful djinni, Bartimeus.
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Reviews for "Zabivaka: The Mascot with a Heart for Football at the 2018 World Cup"
1) John - 2 stars: The official mascot of the 2018 World Cup was a major letdown for me. It was a weird-looking creature called Zabivaka, which represented a Siberian tiger. I couldn't understand why they chose such an uninspiring mascot for such a prestigious event. It lacked creativity and excitement, and I found it difficult to connect with. Overall, I was disappointed with the choice of the official mascot.
2) Sarah - 1 star: I absolutely despised the official mascot of the 2018 World Cup. Zabivaka was nothing more than a generic cartoon character. It lacked originality and didn't bring any excitement to the tournament. The design was also unappealing, with its overly exaggerated features and odd proportions. I believe the choice of the mascot played a part in making the event feel lackluster and uninspiring. Overall, it was a poor choice for the official mascot of the World Cup.
3) Kevin - 3 stars: While I didn't completely dislike the official mascot of the 2018 World Cup, I did find it to be underwhelming. Zabivaka, the Siberian tiger, lacked the iconic and memorable characteristics that previous World Cup mascots possessed. Its design was forgettable and didn't leave a lasting impression. Overall, I was hoping for a mascot that would bring more excitement and energy to the tournament, but Zabivaka fell short in my opinion.
4) Emily - 2 stars: I wasn't a fan of the official mascot for the 2018 World Cup, Zabivaka. The concept of a Siberian tiger representing the tournament seemed forced and out of place. The mascot lacked the charm and charisma that previous mascots had, and it felt like a missed opportunity to create something truly memorable. Overall, Zabivaka failed to capture my interest or excitement for the World Cup, and I believe a more inspired choice could have been made.