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PERFECT TEAR, THE

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What was the writer trying to achieve in this script? I was slightly confused on exactly what the writer was trying to accomplish at first but as I continued to read, it became a bit more clear. It is about a young girl who seems to have a special gift and seems to be a "chosen one" in a rather sci-fi type of way. She loses her mom in the beginning and her father (Papa) is not capable of taking care of her so she goes to a sort of orphanage. Eleanor, the young girl also has a special pet goat named Bella. But, Eleanor is different and she must go up against an evil creature named Lerion because if he finds the Third Vibration he can create or destroy all that is. Eleanor is a powerful singer and this is what Lerion needs to apparently destroy everything, Eleanor makes friends with another young girl and also meets a young prince and his friend on her journey and there's a happy ending.

Though there was no violence or inappropriate language, it is slightly hard to follow at times and may be confusing to younger children. It would help if the whole sci fi aspect is explained in a little more detail in the beginning and this may make it more appropriate for younger children. It is entertaining but not sure if it would keep a younger child's interest.

The theme is unique although slightly confusing. I feel that there should be more explanation about the Third Vibration, Lerion and Eleanor's extraordinary gift of being a powerful singer. It is hard for me to quite figure out if this is more sci fi or fantasy at certain points. Eleanor must go up against Lerion because he wishes to redesign the world (pg 15) but it would have been easier to follow if more is explained about Eleanor's extraordinary gift.

What changes would increase its chance of success and its KIDS FIRST! ranking? Although, I may sound like it is confusing at times, I still really did enjoy this script. I felt that characters are described well, it is unique and action-packed and entertaining. The powerful extraordinary power that Eleanor beholds should just be explained slightly more in-depth so even younger children will understand. It seems that Eleanor's mother thinks Eleanor is too young and needs training but it seems that Eleanor just knows what to do. It is slightly confusing on what Lerion is all about and I feel myself having to re-read certain parts to understand more clearly. If the sci fi aspect is more clearly explained, this will possibly make it appropriate for children ages 8-18. I would also take out the reference to "stupid child" made by John (pg 6). Although, this is the only word John used that I would change to something less offensive.

A naive young girl learns she is the last Singer and the only one left who has the ability to find and release the healing power of The Third Vibration into her dying world, but is horrified to discover that in order to achieve this, she must defeat an inter-dimensional being or become his accomplice in the final destruction.