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Antibiotics Antibiotics are not effective in preventing or treating the flu. Antibiotics are used when bacteria is the cause of illnesses. Antibiotics help kill bacteria or stop them from reproducing, indicates Medline Plus.

Influenza is a viral infection, meaning antibiotics will be useless against it. The only times antibiotics may be prescribed during a flu illness is if flu symptoms have contributed to secondary or tertiary illnesses, such as strep throat or ear infections.

Requesting antibiotics without the presence of a bacterial infection will not help a person feel better faster, and taking antibiotics unnecessarily could compound the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

What kids can do in the face of bullying

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any adults may recall being bullied or witnessing bullying when they were in school.

Despite that, it’s important that adults, including parents and educators, not see bullying as an inevitable part of growing up. The effects of bullying can be severe, affecting those involved – including the bullied, the bullies and those who merely witness bullying – long after their school days have ended.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, bullying has been linked to various negative outcomes, mental health issues, substance abuse and suicide.

When taking steps to combat bullying, parents and educators should not overlook the benefits of enlisting children in their efforts. Kids can be great allies in the fight against bullying, and the following are some ways adults can work with

youngsters who want to stop bullying.

doing something hurtful.

Teaching kids to respect others

What kids being bullied can do

StopBullying.gov, the DHHS’ website devoted to stopping bullying once and for all, notes the importance of teaching kids to treat everyone, including other children, with respect. Parents can teach kids to pause before saying or doing something that can be harmful to someone else. Bullying inflicts physical and emotional pain on its victims, so teaching kids to recognize that words can be just as harmful as fists may encourage them to think twice before saying something mean to a classmate.

The DHHS also recommends advising children to do something else if they feel an urge to say or do something mean.

Walk away from a situation to watch television, play a video game or engage in another activity rather than saying or

Kids being bullied also can employ certain strategies to overcome bullying.

The DHHS recommends teaching children to look at bullies and tell them to stop in a calm, clear voice. Laughing it off might also work for kids who find joking comes naturally to them. The DHHS advises against fighting back, instead suggesting kids walk away and stay away before finding an adult who can stop the bullying on the spot.

Encouraging students to confide in adults they trust also can help them overcome bullying and the feelings of loneliness that bullying can elicit. Trusted adults can help children devise a plan to stop the bullying. The DHHS notes that most bullying happens when adults are not around, so staying near adults

and other children can help kids avoid situations where they might be vulnerable to bullies.

What witnesses to bullying can do

Bullying can have a negative impact on children who witness bullying, even if they aren’t the victims. Adults can encourage children to speak to trusted adults and to report instances of bullying. In addition, children should be encouraged to be kind to children who are being bullied, inviting them to sit with them on the bus or in the lunch room and engaging them in conversations about topics that interest them.

Bullying affects children whether they’re being bullied, doing the bullying or witnessing it. But bullying can be overcome if adults and children work together and keep lines of communication open at all times.

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stories matter here's why

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The tradition of oral storytelling is as old as language itself. Cultures all over the world have unique traditions of passing down stories for generations. Many of these stories share similar themes, like how the world was created, and tell the of the adventures of heroes and gods. These stories are not just for entertainment, they also provide a way for cultures to pass on important information – like advice about how to survive. If a tribe survives a terrible drought by eating a specific bush, they may add this information into a story so that future generations will know how to survive a similar drought.

Embedding this information into stories that are passed down from generation to generation helps to make sure the information is not lost. Layering it in stories, instead of just making long lists, makes it easier to remember specific details, and it makes the information more interesting for children to learn.

Native American stories can be broken into eight different types.

• Lessons: These stories describe why They contain information to help the world and society are the way future generations collect, prepare they are. and • Instructions from spirit mentors: These eat food. stories help tribes maintain their • Oral maps for travel preserve religious rituals. information about the tribe’s long • Descriptions of natural processes: journeys, migrations and holy These stories pass down knowledge journeys. about how the natural world works • There are also symbolic stories, and include things like water cycles adventure stories and magical tales and the life cycles of plants. of transformation that all explore • Survival accounts tell stories about the tribe’s history and the mystery of hunting, gathering and farming. what it means to be human. www.australianstorytelling.org.au/storytelling-articles/a-d/australian-aboriginal-storytelling-helen-mcka www.pbs.org/circleofstories/voices/index.html

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Several faiths have significant holidays in December. Christmas falls on Dec. 25. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people exchange presents at Christmas, too.

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that lasts eight days. Some Hanukkah customs include eating potato pancakes, or latkes, and playing with a dreidel, a spinning top with Hebrew letters on it.

Many people also give gifts at Hanukkah.

Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors African-American culture and heritage. It lasts from Dec. 26 to Jan 1.

Kwanzaa focuses on seven principles. They are: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

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Arabian sandcat

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia

Family: Felidae Genus: Gelis Species: F. Margarita

An Arabian sand cat is a small wild cat found in deserts of Africa and the Middle East. These cats are about the size of a small house cat. Adults usually range in size from 18 to 23 inches long and weigh between 3 to 7.5 pounds. Despite their small size, sand cats are fearless and effective hunters that have adapted to live in an extreme environment. They are also one of the most difficult wild cats to study. Their light brown fur blends in with the sand, and they have foot coverings that barely leave a footprint when they walk. They have also learned to crouch and close their eyes when hunting so their eyes will not reflect any light and alert nearby prey

• Their lifespan is about 13 years.

• Their special foot pads keep them from sinking in the sand and protect their feet from extreme heat.

• Their main prey is gerbils, but they also eat snakes, reptiles and beetles.

• The cats are nocturnal, so they hunt at night.

• Being nocturnal helps the cats keep cool in the desert.

• Temperatures can reach 124 degree during the day and 31 degrees at night. bigcatrescue.org/sand-cat-facts/

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• If it gets too hot, they burrow into the sand.

• They use their very sensitive hearing to find their prey.

They listen for the scratches of the prey running across or digging into the sand.

• Their special paws are also great for digging. They often have to dig their prey out of the sand.

• They never needs to drink water. They get all the moisture they need from their prey.

• They sometimes cover their prey in sand and return to eat it later.

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The Arabian sand cat is naturally rare, but it also faces threats from humans. Bigger cities and farms are destroying their natural habitat and changing the desert ecosystem.

There are more droughts, too, which reduces the prey available for the sand cats. There is also a threat from the animals that come with humans – like dogs and cats – that might attack the small mammal.

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WHAT

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TAYLOR CASTRIOTA Gamora in MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE!

When, and why, did you first become interested in becoming a performer for Marvel Universe Live!

Q&A

What does it take to become a Performer for Marvel Universe Live?

It takes a lot of things!

Obviously it takes the physical skills required to play your particular character, and always keeping those skills perfected. It takes a very high level of fitness and stamina to be able to do 7 shows a week year around and stay healthy for every single show.

It takes the ability to adapt to a different city and living situation every single week.

It takes a lot of patience to be able to live and work with the same 100 people 24 hours a day. And it also definitely takes a high level of commitment to live your life on the road and be away from your friends and family for years on end.

When I was working in Orlando, FL as a gymnastics coach they would hold stunt auditions in the gym every now and then. On a whim I decided to go to one and got my first performing stunt job! After that I was addicted to performing and went to every audition I could. I had heard about the Marvel Universe Live! audition from a friend whose wife worked in the PR department for Feld Entertainment and decided to train for it. Five years later I am still on the show and I love it!

As a woman, what challenges did you have to overcome to get to where you are now?

Currently on the cast there are 31 men and only 13 women, so the odds of getting picked for a role on the show are much harder for the women to begin with. Not only that, but as a female we really have to be able to hold our own and show that we are just as “super” as the guys. However this actually is one of my favorite parts of being on the cast, I love being a strong female and being able to keep up (and sometimes beat)

the boys! Girl power!

What do you do every day? What’s a typical day on the job?

Show days are always the exact same. We either walk or take charter busses to the arena (depending on the distance). We sign in and have what we call “blue carpet” which is when the performance director gives the entire cast all the notes from the previous days shows. These might be things we need to fix, things that looked good, technical notes, or notes from the crew. The notes session takes 30-45 minutes each morning. Then we stretch and warm up, do hair and makeup, pick up our flying harnesses, and get into costume. Between each show we have various schedule rehearsals and then catering.

After the last show, we wash off all our makeup before leaving the venue and head home to rest and get ready to do it all again the next day!

Your job sounds really fun. What’s the hardest part of your job?

Living on the road. It’s hard and you have to be able to adapt to completely new environments every week.

One week might be 80 degrees, the hotel is walking distance from the arena, the hotel room has refrigerators

and there is an awesome grocery store near the hotel.

Then the next week might be 30 degrees, the arena is 30 minutes from the arena, and there are no refrigerators at the hotel and no near grocery store. It’s like a different puzzle every week that you have to figure out. You do your laundry at the arena, do dishes in the bathroom sink and live out of two 50lb suitcases without going home for a year at a time. Tour life is hard and it isn’t for everyone but it’s also a ton of fun once you figure it out.

What’s the scariest thing you’ve had to deal with being a performer for Marvel Universe Live!

For me it was the fire. There is an entire scene in the show dedicated to fire where we are doing this kind of crazy dance with fire, it’s very beautiful and mesmerizing.

However learning to manipulate the “flow tools” as we call them was really scary

for me at first. It took a ton of practice for me to fully be able to do the routine, and even when I do it every week, I still get pretty nervous.

What’s the best part of your job?

Getting to travel the world with my best friends and making kids smile for a living!

It’s an incredibly rewarding job. I also really enjoy the fact that I am using my athleticism and physical fitness for my job.

Would you do any other job if you could?

I honestly don’t think so, I absolutely love my job!

Although being a contracted stunt double for a famous actress would be pretty cool too.

What is your favorite hobby or thing to do when you are not working?

On my off days I Crossfit. I find a local gym and drop in

for the week. It’s fun because I get to meet all the local members and it’s an excellent way to stay super fit and strong for the show! If I’m in a city with a lot of sightseeing I’ll go out and do some touristy things too.

What advice would you like to give to kids who are interested in becoming a performer for Marvel Universe Live!

Follow your passion. Weather it’s gymnastics, martial arts, tricking, aerial silks, flow tools, sword fighting, or riding motorcycles just go for it and learn as many possible other skills as you can. Having a stacked resume and being able to show a casting director that you can do anything will take you a long way. Also the small things like showing up on time, being able to take direction, and handle criticism are so important.

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What it’s like to be

An Actor

JAX MALCOM Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Jax Malcolm, and I’m a 15-year-old actor/director and philanthropist. I’ve been working in the entertainment industry for a decade. As an actor, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Jonah Hill, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Nick Kroll, Scott Aukerman and Reggie Watts. As a director, I’ve won several awards for my series “Conservation Invasion,” which focuses on kids taking an active role in preserving the environment. Some of the work I’m most proud of as a philanthropist is being speaker and Ambassador for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and as a founding member of Heal the Bay’s Hollywood Ambassador Board. I work closely with Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and their children’s initiatives.

What do you love most about being an entertainer?

My favorite part about being an entertainer is that I get to play different characters and tell different stories. For a couple months I could be on stage playing a well-loved character that the audience knows, and then two weeks later I get to play a character in a film that the audience has never met before. My work is always changing, and I love that about being an entertainer.

How did you get your start?

I got my start in acting when I was 5 years old. I booked my very first commercial. It was a public service announcement for Smart Power. I got to play a mad scientist and talk about conserving energy. It was pretty cool because I have always loved science, and my Youtube series “Conservation Invasion” is about environmental stewardship.

What do you wish all kids knew about being famous?

Being an entertainer is definitely fun, but what most people don’t see is all the hard work and sacrifice that is part of being in the entertainment industry. I give up a lot of things to work as an actor. I’ve missed my school carnival for several years in a row due to work commitments. I miss parties and hanging out with my friends because I have an audition. Because this is what I want to do, it is worth it, but most people don’t understand the level of commitment you have to have to be successful in the entertainment industry.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

An actor, I was really lucky to find my calling at such a young age. I love the work I do and want to continue to grow as an actor. If I were to choose something it else, it would be a fashion designer. I just recently completed a design program and am working on a line of men’s accessories.

How do you balance school and your career?

It is important to be flexible and willing to do your work wherever you can. Just like any other kid who has extra-curricular activities like sports or scouts, I do my homework wherever I need to. So, whether it’s in the car on the way to an audition or in between takes on set, you figure out a way to fit it in. www.kidsvillenews.com/gwinnett • December 2018 • KIDSVILLE NEWS • 9

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Kidsville Kitchen

Rich and nutty comfort food for breakfast Bread pudding is a tasty concoction made with simple ingredients that, when combined, pack a delicious punch. Bread pudding often can be crafted from ingredients one likely already has in the kitchen. In addition, recipes can be adjusted depending on the number of servings desired.

While bread pudding may be thought of as a dessert, it also can make for a tantalizing meal at breakfast or brunch. Ideal for warming up on autumn or winter days, this “Breakfast Bread Pudding With Pecan Crumble,” courtesy of The American Pecan Council and Brandon Matzek, founder of the culinary website Kitchen Konfidence, is sure to be a hit. This satisfying dish also can be prepared ahead of time and then garnished before warming and serving.

Breakfast Bread Pudding with Pecan Crumble Yield: 6 to 8 servings

For the bread pudding:

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Lightly butter a 9 x 13 baking dish then place cubes of brioche in the baking dish in an even layer.

1⁄2 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy 1 pound brioche bread, cut into 3⁄4-inch cubes cream, sugars, vanilla, bourbon and a pinch of sea salt.

8 eggs Sprinkle toasted pecans over the brioche, and pour the 2 cups milk 1⁄2 cup heavy cream wet ingredient mixture evenly all over the bread, making 1⁄2 cup sugar sure it’s covered thoroughly. Cover and let sit in the 1⁄2 cup packed light brown sugar fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).

1 tablespoon vanilla extract To bake the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 °F 2 tablespoons good bourbon and remove the baking dish from fridge.

Pinch of fine grain sea salt Meanwhile, prepare the crumble: Add flour, 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans, toasted pecans, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter For the crumbled topping: to a medium bowl, and using your fingertips, rub ingredients together until evenly combined and clumps 1⁄2 cup flour 1⁄2 cup pecan pieces start to form. Sprinkle the surface of the bread evenly 1⁄2 cup packed dark brown sugar with the crumbs. Bake until the bread pudding is puffy 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the top is golden, about 45 minutes to an hour.

1⁄4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt To serve, cut squares of warm bread pudding, and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature place on small plates. Top with sliced persimmons and

Sliced persimmons, for serving (optional) maple syrup, if desired.

Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Santa is coming. Is there any time of year more magical for a child than the holidays? Get your kiddo in the spirit of the season with these holidaythemed books! You can find more great books for kids of all ages at ReadKiddoRead.com.

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The Kurds are an indigenous people that live in a mountainous area called “Kurdistan” in the Middle East. This area is spread across several different countries: Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Armenia. The Kurds don’t have an official country, but they are united by a similar culture, history and religious traditions.

One traditional game that is popular among the Kurds in Syria and in Turkey is called Cirit.

Cirit was most popular during the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from 1299 to 1453 A.D. It was considered a war game and an important test of courage for men. Today, Cirit is usually played at important events like weddings and holidays. One of the reasons that Cirit was so culturally important is because horses were important to the Kurdish way of life. Today, most people live in urban areas, so horses are expensive and impractical – and the game is dangerous.

Many villages continue to play Cirit as a way to keep tradition alive, but it is not played often.

• Cirit is also called “çavgan.”

• The game is played by two teams.

• Teams are placed in rows of 6,8 or 12 players.

• Each player rides a horse.

• A Cirit is a long stick, like a javelin, that the players hold in their left hands.

• The first player to take a turn is called the “çavgan.”

• This is usually the youngest player.

• He rides toward the other team and tosses his Cirit to an opponent.

• He then turns around and tries to return to his line without being hit.

• The opponent who catches the Cirit chases the player and tries to hit him.

• Players go back and forth, chasing and fleeing.

• Teams get a point when a member of the other team is hit by a Cirit.

• A team loses a point if a horse is hit.

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KNOW? Giving the gift of an experience is a rising trend, particularly among millennials. Harris research has determined that millennials (defined as people born between 1980 and 1996) highly value experiences, and they are increasingly spending time and money on them. Types of experiences include athletic pursuits, cultural visits, concerts, social events and various travel. The research goes on to say that more than three out of four millennials choose to spend money on a desirable experience instead of buying a product. And it’s not just millennials. Overall, consumer spending has shifted in the last 10 to 15 years. HSBC bank chief economist Kevin Logan has said consumer spending on recreation, travel and eating out has been trending upward for more than a decade, while purchases of clothing and shoes as a share of discretionary spending has dropped. These trends can help drive purchases during holiday gift-giving.

Gifts that are more experienceoriented may be more appreciated by their recipients.

HOLIDAY RECYCLING Did you know that 15 paper mills in Georgia use recycled paper to make their products?

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NOVEMBER’S DANCE OF THE PLANETS

By Jane Houston Jones and David Prosper This finder chart shows the path of the asteroid 3 Juno as it glides past 32 Eridani in November 2018.

The asteroid’s position is highlighted for selected dates, including its opposition on the 17th. Image created in Stellarium for NASA Night Sky Network.

Happy birthday, Gwinnett!

Gwinnett County turns 200 on December 15, 2018, and we’re inviting the whole community to our birthday party to celebrate!

Family Cultural Birthday Party Saturday, December 15 • 10:00am to 2:00pm Hudgens Center for Art and Learning 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth Be a part of our history as we come together to celebrate vibrant birthday traditions from cultures around Gwinnett.

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Visit www.Gwinnett200.com to learn more!

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November’s crisp autumn skies brought great views of our planetary neighbors. The moon paired up with Saturn and Mars in the evenings, and mornings featured eye-catching arrangements with dazzling Venus. Stargazers could observe a notable opposition by asteroid 3 Juno on the 17th as well as a few bright Leonid meteors.

of the star by the second full week of November.

Venus was up three hours before sunrise by month’s end – a huge change in just weeks!

Telescopic observers were treated to a large, 61” wide, yet razor-thin crescent at November’s beginning, shrinking to 41” across by the end of the month as its crescent waxed.

Red Mars gleamed high in the southern sky after sunset. Saturn sat westward in the constellation Sagittarius. A young crescent moon passed near Saturn on the 10th and 11th. On the 15th, a first quarter moon skimmed by Mars, coming within 1 degree of the planet. The red planet received a new visitor on Nov. 26, when NASA’s InSight mission landed and began its investigation of the planet’s interior. News briefings and commentary are streamed live at: bit.ly/landsafe.

Observers looking for a challenge could hunt asteroid 3 Juno, so named because it was the third asteroid discovered. Juno traveled through the constellation Eridanus and rose in the east after sunset. On Nov. 17, Juno was at opposition and shone at magnitude 7.4, its brightest showing since 1983! Juno was near the 4.7 magnitude double star 32 Eridani in the nights leading up to opposition. It was bright enough to spot through binoculars, but still appeared as a star-like point of light.

Two bright planets hung low over the western horizon after sunset as November began: Jupiter and Mercury. Binoculars and an unobstructed western horizon helped determined observers spot them right after sunset. Both disappeared into the sun’s glare by mid-month.

Early risers were treated to brilliant Venus sparkling in the eastern sky before dawn, easily outshining everything except the sun and moon. On Nov. 6, from a location with clear view of the eastern horizon, viewers could spot Venus next to a thin crescent moon, making a triangle with the bright star Spica. The following mornings, Venus moved up towards Spica, coming within two degrees

The Leonids were expected to peak on the night of the 17th through the morning of the 18th. This meteor shower brought “meteor storms” as recently as 2002, but a storm is not expected this year. All but the brightest meteors were drowned out by a waxing gibbous moon.

You can catch up on all of NASA’s current and future missions at nasa.gov.

With articles, activities and games NASA Space Place encourages everyone to get excited about science and technology. Visit spaceplace.nasa.gov to explore space and Earth science!

This article is distributed by NASA Night Sky Network.

The Night Sky Network program supports astronomy clubs across the USA dedicated to astronomy outreach. Visit nightsky.jpl.nasa.org to find local clubs, events, and more!

“The Rack Pack” makes fun of its goofy ‘80s vibe but ultimately falls a bit flat with its underdeveloped plot. However, the acting and cohesive script provide vibrant energy. This is sure to be an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for that nostalgic ‘80s goodness.

The story follows the adventures of military nerd brothers Darrell (Nico Ford), Gerald (Hunter Lee Manning) and Loren (Wyatt Walter). Their escapades take a

dangerous turn when they come into contact with a Civil War treasure map. Ted (C. Thomas Howell) and DJ (Nick Vernon) race to obtain the map and sell it to criminals. However, the boys slip themselves to the thieves, leading to their own dad (David Schifter) getting involved and kidnapped. In a race against time, the boys must save both their dad and the map – all while earning the legendary name The Rack Pack.

Ford excels with his sharp, yet reckless thinking. Manning sells the eldest brother dynamic with his wise mentorship – even if he can come across as disloyal. Walter wonderfully presents his cute youngest brother self, always following his elders into trouble. Schfiter excels with his fatherly presence as he holds the family together through tough times and is always willing to take risks to save lives. Howell and Vernon, as Ted and DJ, allow for a charismatic villainous presence, with DJ being my favorite character as his comedic timing was perfectly handled. Last but

not least, Cece Kelly, as Tammy, accelerates a fun side-plot as her biting remarks never got old.

Thomas J. Churchill directs the movie with great ‘80s gags and adventure, with the “Goonies” being a big influence. My favorite scene is when the boys attempt to stop the duo’s perilous plans, which results in some truly hilarious scenes as they rely on outsmarting rather than using violent means. However, my problems with this movie stem from the plot of the movie in general, which feels devoid of any emotional appeal or development. At times, it feels like there is zero plot. Thankfully, the movie’s quirky characters are able to hold attention as their wise cracks always bring something new to the table.

The message of the movie is to always trust in your team as the Rack Pack always powers through and fights for what is right. I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 10 as some scenes can come across as intense. The movie is available on DVD, so check it out.

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