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Tomorrow when the war beganTomorrow, When The War Began by John Marsden

Reviewed by Joe
It is a great read. I usually don't read very much but I couldn't put this book down.

December 2006

Dead Run

Dead Run by PJ Tracy

Reviewed by CJ

PJ Tracy is an excellent author, I love Their book Dead Run. It's full of suspense and is unputdownable! It's a must read that would interest any reader

December 2006

The Bollywood Beauty by Shalini Akhil

Reviewed by Chandra

What I like about this book, is the Indian aspect. The two conflicting Indian characters in this book are accurately captured. Having lived in India for 7 years myself, I was able to really relate, which made it really enjoyable.
And if you've never been to India it gives a better idea on what Indian culture is all about. . . .

December 2006

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

Reviewed by brooke

If possible this book is even better than the first.
it is the best book i have read this year.

November 2006

Crispin: The Cross Of Lead by AVI

Reviewed by Alexandria

This was a great book, recommmend at the highest mark.
Fantastic way to wast time on the weekends!!

November 2006

CoverThe Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Reviewed by Sarah

I absolutely loved this book. 10/10 and *****! Not for the faint hearted and if you're looking for a nice, sweet, uneventful book this is definitely not the book for you! But if you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced, fantastic book, you're in the right place.

In this book Robert Langdon recieves a late night phone call- the curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the musem. He arrives at the scene and meets cryptologer Sophie Neveu. Langdon and Neveu decipher the strange codes the curatre has left next to his body to find a trail that stretches deep into the vaults of history.

This book leaves you reeling and wanting more and more. Before reading this book try the first Robert Langdon book-Angels and Demons. These 2 book are absolutely MUST READS! I enjoyed Angels and Demons best, though some people may think otherwise. You can't get enough of these books-you just GOT 2 read them.

Also by Dan Brown: Digital Fortress and Deception Point.

November 2006

CoverAngels and Demons by Dan Brown

Reviewed by Sarah

After finishing this book I just wanted more and more, it was so good. It was an unexpected ending, but a great one all the same.

In this book Harvard Professor Robert Langdon recieves a late-night phone call-ground-breaking scientest Leonardo Vetra has been brutally murderd inside his study. Langdon is summoned to the crime in rome to decipher the symbol seared on the dead mans chest. It leads Langdon and Leanardo's daughter, Vittoria, on the trail of a presumed long-dead brotherhood, the Illuminati, and reeling on the point of death.

I have now read this book 3 times and i dont think i will ever tire from it. It is a must-read. after this book you should read it;s sequel, The Da Vinci Code, which is just as good(you've probably heard of that book!) MUST READ AWESOME BOOK!

November 2006

Crispin by AVI

Reviewed by Elizabeth

This book is the second in the seris. I was fantastic and I highly recommend for all ages.

November 2006

chinese cindrella by adeline yen mah

Reviewed by charllisa

i think this book is a must read i read it three times it was so good i would recommend this book to any one who wants to read it

October 2006

Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan

Reviewed by jayson

This book is awesome!!! I couldn't put it down literally. I hope John Flanagan writes more to this series, or a new one! Five Big Stars.

October 2006

I, Coriander by Sally Gardner

Reviewed by Danielle

In 17th century London, Coriander, a girl who has inherited magic from her mother, must find a way to use this magic in order to save both herself and an inhabitant of the fairy world where her mother was born.
This book I recommend for 12 and up readers.

September 2006

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Review by Alexandria
I really enjoyed this book by Christopher Paolini and can't wait to read 'Eldest'.
This book was full of imagination, funny and exciting!
Teenagers aged between 12-20 should read this brilliant book!!! :D

August 2006

Avalon High by Meg Cabot

Reviewed by Georgia
Ellie moves to Annapolis, Maryland, with her medievalist parents. Ellie enrolls at Avalon High School where one of her teachers is searching for the reincarnation of King Arthur and his court. Just when you think the book is at the end it really is just begining. Lies, cheating, humor, a book you just can't put down.

August 2006

The Secret Life of a Boarding School Brat by Amy Gordon

Reviewed by Sarah

The Secret Life of a Boarding School Brat is definately a 'hard to put down' sort of book. It's all about a girl who goes to boarding school and gets mixed up in a whole lot of mysteries.
If you like mysteries and just love to read then go out and find this book.

July 2006

Going For The Record by Julie Swanson

Reviewed by Chris

I personally think it is a brilliant book. I can't get over how the author can have so many issues in the book and not get muddled up with it. It is about a girl that is at school and is in a soccer team. She goes on a soccer camp and gets told she has the chance to play for the U-18's team. She is thrilled to hear this and then her Dad turns up late to pick her up and tells her that he was late because he has been diagnosed with cancer and will only live for about 3 months. The only thing is, is that she has try outs for the U-18's team in 3 months. The story goes on from there about how she copes with it and what happens in the end. It even has a part in it about a guy who might like her and she then has the drama's about that to deal with aswell. I am still reading it and i would recommend it to anyone who likes a bit of everything in a story.

June 2006

Rangers Apprentice series by John Flanagan

Reviewed by Saira

I loved the rangers apprentice series I have read all of the books and own all of them my favourite is Icebound land I found it very good to read. I would just like to know if they will be made into aa movies?

Read our interview with John Flanagan.

May 2006

Unmuzzledunmuzzled

Reviewed by Zach

this is a witty book with some awesome jokes. It is written by Joe Benett he does news paper coloums for the new york times and they are very funny as well. It starts with stuff about taking your dog on holiday and how it is a good to. then talkes about polotions, staplers and other weird stuff.

April 2006

Fruits basket #11

Reviewed by Tracy

tohru honda goes on a summer vacation with all her friends. they all have a fun time until they find out that the head person Akito (who thinks he owns all of the Zodiac people) comes too. he makes all the people worried and depressed. kyo and tohru are left back at the house while the others go to Akito for a meeting. kyo explains to her that the cat was never invited (which is his animal that possess him, so he always feels left out). tohru goes out for a walk and soon finds out shes lost. yuki was on a walk too and they see each other, they are going back to the house when yuki finds out that he loves her but feels that its not the best time to tell her. after when all the people come back from a long meeting go to bed. in the morning Akito calls for kyo and has a go at him calling kyo a monster. all kyo can think about at that time is tohru and he too finds that hes deeply inlove with tohru. akito finds out that kyo loves her and says he wont allow them to be together. kyo storms out and goes to see tohru in his head he promises to protect her. after a long day of fun and dispair they all go to bed. Akito goes to find tohru to have a little talk. little momiji stands in Akitos way and gets hit. Before Akito can hit him any more Tohru runs out and protects him. Akito calls tohru names and tells her that as soon as kyo gets out of high school hes going into a dark room amd will die a lonely death by himself, yuki will be by Akitos side and that she doesnt have a place with them. Akito scratches tohrus face and leaves. Momiji is really upset that he couldnt protect her. While inside kyo and yuki saw everything. haa-san cleaned tohrus face and they all watch fireworks together while tohru sits between yuki and kyo unwhere of their unconditional love for her.

i loved this story because its a twist between romantic and sadness. I hope with the stories coming up will decide which man tohru will hopefuly marry and will find out what to do to protect her from Akito for good.

April 2006

Fruits Basket #1Fruits basket #1

Reviewed by Tracy

Fruits basket is about a girl. her mum dies and is forced out on the streets. she goes to her grandads house but soon finds out that she has to find another tempory home. so she ends up in a forest and gets found out by a high school friend whos a guy that every girl loves. she ends up staying with them and finds out a secret that they dont want getting out. she promises not to tell anyone. she becomes great friends with everyone and falls inlove but she cant hug anyone of them because they will turn into an animal from the chinese Zodiac. which is difficult. her granfather says she can live with him but she is unhappy that she will leave her dear friends alone. she goes to her grandfathers and unpacks her stuff, goes down stairs and talks to her granfather and someone grabs her, she turns around and its her friends. so she lives with them and is really happy until she finds out that not only these men can turn into these animals but they have a curse on them. but she thinks she can handle it and she does. they are her family now and thats all that matters...........

i liked this story because it is exciting, funny and really detailed.

April 2006

Lola RoseLola Rose

Reviewed by Elizabeth

Lola Rose is a great book with alot of surprising moments that talks about a simple family with alot of troubles. Her Dad is acting very mean to the family so Mum Lola and Kenny run away. I give it a 10/10 cause of all the heart stopping moments. It makes me understand how lucky i am to have such a great family who cares for me and if you read it i gaurntee that you'll enjoy it . Happy Reading!

April 2006

Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah

Reviewed by Amy

Chinese Cinderella is a must read book about a discouraged chinese girl. It is about being the most hated member of your family. It is a true story and has affected many unwanted children in many ways. It is an auto-biography so it is much more emotional than other books. It is written by Adeline Yen Mah and it tells you her opinions about life, friends, family and the rights of Chinese women.

March 2006

Angels and demonsAngels and demons by Dan Brown

Reviewed by Emily

I only just finished reading it but it so deserved a BRILLIANT review.

Angels and demons is by Dan Brown and is one of Browns' four books series. Dan Brown uses all sorts of different writing methods, but most of the book is about cryptology.

Robert Langdon is a religious symbologist who was taking a conference when he was asked to be ready to get in a plane in 20minutes. From then on Robert Langdon would be helping solve one of life’s mysteries. THE ILLUMINATI. There is a murder. Leonardo Vetra. HE was one of the brightest scientists in CERN, one of the worlds major science labs. He and his daughter, Vittoria, had created an amazing _________ i wont tell you now. You can read the book.

Robert Langdon toured Vatican City trying to find clues on what had happened and who had done it. With the help of Vittoria, Robert and Swiss Guards, They figure out the answers to these questions. I gave this book a ***** 5 stars and a 10/10... I also recommend other DAN BROWN books; The DA VINCI CODE, DIGITAL FORTRESS and DECEPTION POINT but Angels and demons was my favourite.

February 2006

The Party Room Series

Reviewed by Rhio

This book may or may not catch you attention instantly, but if you read it, you will not regret it!

This is the story of Kirsten in her group of the three amegias, Sam and Julie included. They go to a popular club a lot, The party room, that's where it gets it's title. But one day, well, night/morning, Sam doesn't arrive home. Kirsten lies to keep Sam safe, until they find Sam, in central park...DEAD!

The investigation continues as more and more of the people Kirsten knows keep getting plucked off. So Kirsten, to the anger of the detective, starts doing her own research...

A GREAT READ! This has to be in the top ten so all of you can read about it! It honestly kept me reading, I read it in 4 hours because I couldn't put it down! (To the anger of my mother).

February 2006

Looking For Alibrandi

Reviewed by Bridget

This book is most probably for Chicks it is about a girl who is Italian decent and lives in Sydney Australia her mother had her young and she has never met her father. This year turns out to be the best year she falls in love and meets her father. i highly recommend this book. I give it a 10 out of 10. There is also a movie of this book called Looking For Alibrandi which I also Highly enjoyed.

February 2006

TwilightTwilight by Stephanie Meyer

No, this is not another Buffy (thank goodness). It’s a blockbuster of a read that we couldn’t put down, so we reckon it’ll make an awesome read for those lazy summer days that are loomin’ right around the corner - yes, there IS life after exams! We all devoured it from front to back in a couple of sittings and took turns in being totally non-communicative - whoever was reading it might just as well have not been here. Unashamedly, it’s a love story but one with a difference - Isabella is a fabulous heroine with the craziest sense of humour and even though this is all about vampires, it’s somehow totally believable so all kudos to the author, Stephenie Meyer.

Edward, our hero!!! sigh flutter slow down heart … is one hot dude (how could it be otherwise with his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice and supernatural gifts) and we agree with the publisher’s blurb here - Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Trouble is he’s a vampire and he’s from a family of vampires - but they’re not the sort to rip into your throat. They’re sophisticated, refined and into culture in a big way but, more importantly, they’ve got their bloodlust totally under control which means they don’t go around terrorising the neighbourhood. There’s a whole heap of tension between Bella and Edward as they try to deny a mutual attraction - after all, it simply isn’t acceptable for a vampire and human to fall in love and lust … or is it … but the story really takes off when a rogue band of vampires arrive on the scene - one of whom is determined to get to Bella (who has a tantalising aroma apparently!) no matter what it takes.

This is a delicious read that will keep you up to the early hours of the morning and, perhaps, waiting with bated breath, just like us, for the next full moon …