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Your reviews 2007

Rainbow Magic by Daisy Meadows

Reviewed by Elaine, 12

i liked all the series because they all had a combination all types of events.there are all types of fairies.there are the normal rainbow magic fairies, the weather fairies, the petal fairies, the jewel fairies, the party fairies, the fun day fairies, the pet keeper fairies and the dance fairies. there are many more.lots o people like reading them and are very popular!!!

December 2007

Best Christmas Ever by Rowan McAuley

Reviewed by Elaine, 12

I liked it because this girl called Ching Ching feels sorry for the poor people who do not get to spend christmas.so her parents think of a solution and this was what they did.they gave some money to the poor people and some presents.Ching Chhing feels happy about it and she enjoys her Christmas.

December 2007

Magic Kitten (a series) by Sue Bentley

Reviewed by Elaine, 12

Magic Kitten seriesI liked it because it always continues with a cute little kitten who tries and run away from his uncle Ebony. He wants to kill him so he sends his spies out to do that for him and he can get heir to the throne. In every story flame appears and it talks. He asks a girl to help him by hiding him and protecting him. The worst part for the girl - she has to keep flame a secret and cannot even tell her best friend or parents. He is so magical that he an help with the house chores. He understands every word that people say. When it is time for him to leave, it is the hardest part because the girl gets quite upset but the girl knows that he has to go. The kitten always enjoys his time with those girls. His true form is just tremendous.I just love FLAME!!!he is so CUTE!!!!

Note: Two more of this series are due to be published in 2008.

December 2007

Tiara ClubThe Tiara club by Vivian French

Reviewed by Elaine, 12
i liked it because it was so princessy and it had interesting events happening in all the series.what i did not like about it was these two horrible twins ruin the princesses' projects. I thought that this book was just so magificent.

December 2007

The pony-mad princess by Diana Kimpton

Reviewed by Elaine, 12

i liked it because eelie goes on many adventures with her best friend kate. ellie is so pony-mad. she has 5 ponies.

December 2007

Lizzie, Love by Brenda Delamain

Reviewed by Lauren Alexander, 12

Lizzie loveThis story is set in New Zealand and supposed to be based on fact.
It makes you feel happy in some parts and sad in others.
The main character is a 12-year-old girl called Lizzie.
She lives a tough life; working when she is crippled, having to look after six younger siblings, her youngest brother dies and her mother has a breakdown.
I think this book would appeal to students about the age of 12-15 years, who like books that are both worrying and inspiring.

October 2007

Old Bones by Bill Nagelkerke

Reviewed by Caity

This book is one of the best books I have ever read. Bill really has a talent for writing a novel that has you intruiged for every word. This book is very exciting and it has valuable life lessons to be learnt throughout such as moving on from the past and family skills. I would definately recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good novel.

September 2007

Face It by Denis MartinFace It by Denis Martin

Reviewed by Janie MacDonald

In a few sentences?

My pulse was racing, my lungs clamouring for air while I fought to breathe quietly. At every step I expected a shout of discovery and my body was tensed, waiting for a bullet.

Face It by Denis Martin, is different. I didn’t think this type of book would get me hooked so quickly – but it did. It’s about three teenagers – two boys and one girl. Trapped on an isolated Marlborough Sounds island, Greg, Libby and Lawrence find themselves running away from a mysterious enemy. As more enemies arrive at the island, the trio end up in shooting sprees and in emotional situations. With a hint of romance for the girls – and military guns for the boys – Face It is one book that you just have to read.

August 2007

Sorcerer in the northRanger's Apprentice bk 5 -
The Sorcerer In The North
by John Flanngan

Reviewed by bob

I luved this book so much.
It's one of the best books i've read

Read our interview with John Flanagan.

July 2007

The amazing story of Adolphus TipsThe amazing story of Adolphus Tips by Michael Morpurgo

Reviewed by Lucie Kavanagh

Okay......
In this story it immidiatly hooks you in and you never want to stop reading. The amazing story of Adolphus Tips is about a boy who goes to stay with his Grandad and his cute little cat comes wondering with him. The war has just begun and Adolphus Tips (the cat) starts to go exploring into no mans land. A few weeks later Adolphus tips has met someone and has had kittens!!! AAH CUTE!!! oh well on with the story Adolphus tips suddenly escapes AGAIN and is not coming back!!! The boy and his Granadad start worring and go out looking for him......... I better not give the whole story away!!! GET READING the amazing story of Adolphus tips!!!!! I rate this book a major 10/10

July 2007

Alone on a wide wide seaAlone on a wide wide sea by Michael Morpurgo

Reviewed by Lucie Kavanagh

This is a great accelariting story. One boy called Tom is very young and gets sent to England to be a slave for this one man.........
As he grows up he meets a wife and has a daughter. Him and his daughter go out sailing to find Toms long lost sister. On the five week journey.........
I absolutely love this book it hooked me in so much. I recommend this for 10-14 year olds. I rate this book a definite 10!!!!!!!!!

July 2007

Jane EyreJane Eyre by Charlette Bronte

Reviewed by Sarah

I must say that I really enjoyed this classic book. A twisting tale of a yong womans' life, beginning when she was around ten and ending when she was in her late teens. An amazing book and I reccomend it for anyone who enjoys old-fashions tales, as it is set in the 19th century.

July 2007

Dark horses by Heather Cato

Reviewed by Taylor

Dark horses is an awesome book that any girl that likes adventure, but can handle some hart break (i was literaly cry) will love this book. i definitely recomend this book, its a great read.

(N.B. This book won the Tom Fitzgibbon Award in 1997.)

July 2007

CoverMaximum Ride - The Series by James Patterson

Reviewed by Chloe

These books are about 6 children who get kidnapped when they are very young. Max (the leader/mum) and the rest of the flock Fang, Iggy, The Gasman, Nudge and Angel are 98% human and 2% bird. There task is to escape from these wolf/human people called Erasers. While on the way they have to escape from these erasers and other obsticals. I have really enjoyed these series and would recomend it to anybody!!!!!!!

June 2007

CoverHobbit by Tolkien J.R.R.

Reviewed by lizzie

This book is one of my favourite book.
I really like reading this book because, the language structure is summed perfectly.
I personally think not much people can wirte a adventurous book as Tolkien did.
In conclusion, I think Tolkien had the writing talent from God.

June 2007

Coverholes by louis sachar

Reviewed by Hannah

i absolutely luv this book i even saw the movie! it's really interesting it's about this fat boy who got accused of stealing sneakers and was sent to camp green lake where the boys who was sent there because they committed a crime have to dig holes there is a lot of mysteries that is hidden inside the holes that the fat boy discovers.

June 2007

A series of unfortunate events by Lemony Snicket

Reviewed by Hannah

These books are great to read i've all the series except the last one it's really interesting it sucks you into the mysteries of 3 orphans who move into many different guardians because all of them have been murdered by count olaf they r being chased by him because the orphans' parents left them a good fortune i recommend this book to u.

June 2007

The virgin suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.

Reviewed by Bella

The Virgin Suicides is the heart breaking story of a family of five girls who all commit suicide within a year of each other. Filled with descriptive language and beautifully portrayed characters The Virgin Suicides is a must read for all teens.

May 2007

Coverelsewhere by gabrielle zevin

Reviewed by kate

one of my favourite books i've read is Elsewhere. It is a quirky book based on the afterlife. It is cleverly written in a way that keeps you gripped right the way through to the end. The book tells the story of a young girl called liz who's life is tragically cut short at the age of sixteen in a road traffic accident. It shows you her anguish as she sees her friends and family members moving on without her.

i would definatly recommend this book other readers as it is very interseting and i assure you will not read another book like it !

May 2007

Book coverbombs on aunt dainty by judith kerr

Reviewed by josie

it was a really interesting story for people who like war stories its sad but exciting i think most people would enjoy this awesome book!!!

:) 10 /10

May 2007

the curse of the king cobra by P.B. Keer

Reviewed by sheng

it is the best book i have ever read full of thrill and ecitement any child who likes adventure stories should read thi great book

May 2007

Small Steps coverSmall Steps by Louis Sacher

Reviewed by Natalia

Its is awesome! I loved it. Sacher is such a good author.

May 2007

CoverThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

Reviewed by Sarah

I'm going to repeat what is said in the blurb- if I told you what this book was about it would ruin the storyline. All I can say is that it is about a 9-year-old boy called Bruno(though it is not a book for nine year olds) and in the book Bruno encounters a fence. The blurb also says 'I hope you will never have to encounter such a fence' and I agree with him. I really enjoyed this book and it lingered in my mind for quite some time. I really reccomend this book to any teen who is searching for a good read.

May 2007

CoverAngels and Demons by Dan Brown

Reviewed by Alexandria

This is truely a master piece of work! I would recommend this book to any one over the age of 12! It is filled with action and history infomation. Dan Brown is an amazing author and I would recommend all his books to any one who loves a good read.

May 2007

Famous Five (book 2) by Enid Blyton

Reviewed by tessa

I like this book cos it is a real adventure and you don't no what is going to come next.

May 2007

CoverThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Reviewed by Sarah

Well I haven't actually finished this book yet, but I've read enough to be able to write a good review. This book is set in an abandoned warehouse in Amsterdam, where the Frank family fled to escape from The Nazis and their leader, Adolf Hitler.

In the next two years Anne Frank writes about the frustration of living in such confined quarters for so long, the food and the everyday fear of being captured. This diary remains the one most touching and true stories to emerge from WW2. I loved this book and it has made me appreciate the Jews even more for what they went through in the concentration camps and in hiding in those horrible years. I REALLY enjoyed this book and I hope others will too.

April 2007

While I Live - coverThe Ellie Chronicles - While I Live by John Marsden

Reviewed by Kate

This book is the first in a follow on series from the Tomorrow series. Filled to the brim with the perfect balance of action, romance and thoughtfulness just like all of John Marsden's other books, Ellie is looking forward to a normal life after the war, settling down with her parents and brother. One morning, tragedy strikes. Ellie's struggle to keep the farm after the disaster is recorded in this book. Also, what could Homer be meaning by leaving Ellie mysterious newspaper articles? Does Ellie really want to get mixed up with a group of kids attacking over the border?

A great read, absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. Be sure to read Incurable and Circle Of Flight as well, the next books in the series. I would definately recommend this bokk to anyone and I think it would capture the attention of anyone, not just one particular target market. So I strongly recommend that you get this book out during your next visit to a library.

PS It helps if you have read the Tomorrow series beforehand, it makes it a little easier to understand.

April 2007

The Dead of the NightThe Dead of the Night by John Marsden

Reviewed by Sarah

This book is the sequal to Tomorrow when the War Began. Just as good. Athough if I hadn't have read the first book I wouldn't understand it.

Ellie and her friends; Lee, Corrie, Homer, Fi, Chris and Kevin are on a quest to save their town. In Wirrawe, things are mostly quiet, and you know everyone as it is so small. These teenagers can't do too much to help save their town without getting shot. Well that is what the army seems to think anyway.

Incredibly hard to explain. It deffinately has to be read by you to be able to understand.

March 2007

Sisterhood of the travelling pants series by Ann Barashares

Reviewed by Bridget

Second Summer of the SisterhoodThese are a great series of books with all of them growing up over time but with different things happening in every book. To read the books properley and to understand you need to read these books in order. which there are only four books.i thouroughly enjoyed all of these books. before you read the last one i suggest that you see the movie but i also think you should be a little older as what happens in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd book are so tame compared to the fourth. The girls have well and truly grown up by the time you've read all of them.

I thouroughly enjoyed all of these books and recommend them to any sort of girl who wants a good read. but i do believe that you should be at least 13 maybe to read the fourth or get your parents approval first.

March 2007

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Reviewed by Kathleen

Twilight is a great vampire book for people who don't like vampires. I'm not one of those people who really enjoy the horror genre but this book was an exception. Twilight is about a girl called Bella who starts at a new school in Forks. She attracts the stares of Edwrad Cullen who looks at her as if he hates her, but without a reason why. This book is definitely one of my favourites, and is one of the only books I know that has a sequel (New Moon) as good as it's precedent. I highly reccomend this book to all and I hope you love Twilight as much as I do. 10/10

February 2007

Ella Mental and the Good Sense Guide by Amber Deckers

Reviewed by Kez

This was a really sweet book. It's about a girl named Ella who feels like everything is going against her, she has problems with her parents, twin sister, and friends. I thought It ended perfectly, and I encourage you to read the sequel.

January 2007

Serpents of ArakeshThe Karazan Quartet by V. M. Jones

Reviewed by Leah

this series is the bomb i could not put any of them down. every time i finished one i was desperate to get my hands on the next one.
i am just about to start reading the last one in the series.
totally awesome!

January 2007