DiMartino, M., Konietzko,B., & Ehasz, A. (Producers). (2005-2008). Avatar: The last airbender [Animated television series]. Hollywood, CA: Nickelodeon Studios.
Interest Level: Ages 6 to 14
Genre: Cartoon, Action/Adventure
Subjects/Themes: Friendship, Good vs Evil, Wars, Magic, Four Nature Elements, Travel
Plot: Aang is the last of the airbenders as well as the Avatar, a mystical being whose power is use to keep order and peace in the world. In Aang's world, there are certain people who are able to "bend" or control one of four elements. The Avatar, the only person who can bend more then one element, must eventually master all four bending techniques. Aang was found by Sokka and Katara who live in the South pole water tribe. Katara is a water bender and Sokka is a warrior in training together with Aang they travel the world as he master's his bending skills. Eventually they will need to confront the firelord, who wants to take over the world and destroy the Avatar forever.
Personal Thoughts: A great cartoon for this age group with lots of action, martial arts, and fantasy elements from the bending and Avatar. The animation is really good quality with characteristics from both American and Asian cartooning. There are really good themes throughout the series dealing with friendship, good and evil, perserverance, and responsibility. The many characters makes it easy for a viewer to find one to relate to. I have watched every episode and feel that the quality of the cartoon was maintained throughout. The closing of the series took care of most of the loose ends but did leave some open. It is expected that a spin-off series will be aired by Nickolodeon in 2011.
Note: This series was also made into a graphic novel format and into a live action movie.
Awards:
Pulcinella Awards (2005);
Annie Award (33rd, 34th, & 35th);
Genesis Award (2007);
Peabody Awards (2008)
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