Date Submitted: 12-Mar-08
Reviewer: Anna Johnston
Rating:
Age: 8
Grade: 5

Summary: Akeelah is a typical Los Angeles school girl. But one thing special about her is that she could spell, well. On the process of going on to the Nationals, Akeelah makes close friends, goes through hardships, and much more. She goes from school bee to National Scripps Spelling Bee, and from Los Angeles to Washington DC.

Likes: All of the movie!

Dislikes: NOTHING!!!

Date Submitted: 04-Jun-07
Reviewer: Shannon
Rating:
Age: 11

Summary: Akeelah Anderson lives in the poor part of Los Angeles. She is a fantastic speller, and she competes to win the National Spelling Bee.

Likes: her faith.

Date Submitted: 31-May-07
Reviewer: RAHIMA AKTAR
Rating:
Age: 10
Grade: 5

Summary: Akeelah goes to DC for national spelling bee

Likes: the entire movie

Dislikes: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date Submitted: 10-May-07
Reviewer: Kayla
Rating:
Age: 11
Grade: fifth

Summary: It was excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Likes: EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dislikes: nothing!!!!!!!!!!!

Date Submitted: 02-May-07
Reviewer: Dianne Marquez
Rating:
Age: 10
Grade: 5

Summary: Spelling bee. Akeelah goes all the way to D.C. to spell for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Supported by her whole neighborhood, Akeelah faces the best speller in L.A.

Likes: My favorite part was when the guy said "Are you gonna sue me for sexual harassment?"

Dislikes: NONE