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Billy Bonkers by Giles Andreae and Nick Sharratt
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What is it about? This boy who is crazy and who is in lots of crazy situations!
Why did you like it? It is vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvery funny
Who would you recommend it to? 7 TO 12 year olds Lauren (9) gave it  8/08 What is it about? A boy called Billy who usually gets involved in mad stuff. There are three stories in the book that are all good fun.
Why did you like it? I liked it because I thought it was funny and interesting. I really enjoyed them.
Who would you recommend it to? Children who are just under ten. Jared (8) gave it 8/08 |
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Sebastian Darke, Prince of Fools by Philip Caveney
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What is it about? Sebastian Darke is about a man called Sebastian Who is a Jester and goes to Keladon in search of employment. With his winging talking Buffalope Max they encounter many adventures and meet an exceptionly small but amazing warrior Cornelious who Is also on his way to Keladon; but is seeking employment as a member of the crimson cloak the kings royal guard! As well as bumping into Brigands and Lupers they also rescue Princess Kerin of Keladon, King Septimus' neice. As they enter Keladon they are greeted by King Septimus who is not all as he seems.
Why did you like it? I liked it because there was a lot of action altough the start was a bit dull
Who would you recommend it to? Ages 8-12 Tom (11) gave it  7/08 What is it about? A 17-year-old boy who has a human father- an excellent jester, and an elvish mother. After his father's death, he promised his mother to travel to Keladon to become a jester, like his father to King Septimus (the Slaphead). This would all be much easier if he could tell a joke, or if the King was much less evil.
Why did you like it? At first, I didn't like it because it was quite slow and boring, but when I was about a quarter of the way through, it started to get really interesting. I also liked it because, at first, I thought that the ending would be quite predictable, but there was a very unexpected twist at the end. Also, I thought that it was a bit strange because, on the back of the cover, the picture is of a forest on fire. Having seen this, I thought that, at some point in the book, there would be a fire in a forest, but this didn't happen! Having said that, overall, I thought that it was an excellent book and would definately read the sequel- Sebastian Darke- Prince of Pirates.
Who would you recommend it to? Anyone who likes adventures and fantasy books would love this book, especially if they also like talking animals, romance and a good laugh! Catty (12) gave it 7/08 |
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The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney
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What is it about? the tale of Tom Ward, a boy who lives in a place called the country. He is the 7th son of a 7th son and this makes him special. His mam and dad find him an apprenticeship with the local spook and the story tells the tale of the adventures he has while completing his apprenticeship. It is the first of five books called the Wardstone Chronicles.
Why did you like it? I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down for a second. The best part is the absolute readability of the book which the writer creates perfectly. This is shortly followed by the storyline itself which is second to none. The author has such a great originality about his work and he creates history to everything. There is not a stone left unturned and he has the answer for everything. But after saying this I would hasten to add that he does not give the information away; he is quite secretive but in a good way and the whole series is very addictive.
Who would you recommend it to. The company that has published the books states that they are perfect for the reader who has outgrown Harry Potter and I totally agree with them! Victoria (12) gave it 7/08 |
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (retold by Marcia Williams)
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What is it about? A young boy named oliver who when his mum died, got put in a work house.He asked for more food because he got hardly any but was sold to some pick pockets.Finally he finds some people who looked after him properly. Why did you like it? I like it because it is history but animated to make it appealing to children. Who would you recommend it to? people over 7 because young children would not understand,adults would enjoy it because it is historical. How many stars would you give it? Aphra (8) gave it 8/08
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The Truth Cookie by Fiona Dunbar
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What is it about? It's about a girl who has a friend nick-named frenchy and finds a mysterious book in a evenly mysterious bookshop while running away from her 'evil stepmother' and finds it very interesting
Why did you like it? It has a lot of adventure and has a few seemingly impossible missions - I couldn't put the book down they were so full of tension!!
Who would you recommend it to? Anyone who's looking for a good adventure come fantasy book and is around 9-12 years old. Jadey (11) gave it 7/08 |
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The diary of a killer cat by Anne Fine
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What is it about? an evil cat
Why did you like it? its funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would you recommend it to? everyone Bobarick (9) gave it 7/08 |
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Notso Hotso by Anne Fine
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What is it about? It's about a dog when he scratchs his fur falls off.
Why did you like it? I didn't like it at all.
Who would you recommend it to? Everyone. Caitland (9) gave it  8/08 |
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When Hitler stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
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What is it about? It's kind of a story about her, but has different characters. Anna and her family have to move away because they are German. This story is about how she grew up with different situations and different problems in many different places.
Why did you like it? because it had a good plot and was planned out well. I like the part when she wishes that her dad would stop having nightmares then she has a nightmare.
Who would you recommend it to? 9 - 14 year olds Nipunika (12) gave it 7/08 |
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Cool by Michael Morpurgo
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What is it about? A boy who always says cool and his mum says don`t say cool but he doesn`t listen and he takes his dog for a walk and gets hit by a car and sent into a coma
Why did you like it? Ii liked it because it was exciting when he was talking in his coma
Who would you recommend it to? 10-12 year olds Becky (10) gave it 8/08 |
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Mighty Robot by Dan Pilkey
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What is it about? about a robot and a mouse that got invaded and died
Why did you like it? cause it was like a comic and I like comics
Who would you recommend it to? Joe (9) gave it 8/08 |
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Magyk by Angie Sage
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What is it about? Septimus Heap leaning magyk ( yes, it is spelt with a y)
Why did you like it? i just do
Who would you recommend it to? 10-12 year olds David (10) gave it 7/08 What is it about? The Queen gets shot by an assasin on the day of her daughters birth, and Silas finds a baby hidden in the snow, the new custidan guards want dead the chase is on.
Why did you like it? I really the huge variety and creativity in the environment and context of words in the selected vocabulary.
Who would you recommend it to? Any good male or female reader of about 8 years old.Though it has 564 pages. Kieran (10) gave it 8/08 |
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Horrid Henry and the football fiend by Francesca Simon
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Horrid Henry can't stop being horrid even when playing sport! What is it about? Henry used to be the best footballer in the school before Moody Margaret starts to take over.
Why did you like it? It was funny.
Who would you recommend it to? My friends Oliver (9) gave it 7/08 |
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Gorilla City by Charlie Small
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What is it about? - it's about Charlie Small when he goes kayaking in the stream and when he floats down the stream it turns into a jungle. When he gets out he realises he has discovered a new world never seen by humans before. After that he makes friends with a steam powered rhino. Read it to find out what happens next! Why did you like it? - I like the way it invites you in Who would you recommend it to? - 7 - 15s Adam (9) gave it
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Mr Gum and the power crystals by Andy Stamton
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What is it about? It was about Mr Gum destroying a windmill so that he could build his own instead. Why did you like it? Because it was funny. Who would you recommend it to? My friends Simone (9) gave it 7/08
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Say cheese and die by R L Stine
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What is it about? a girl who wishes for a bad thing and it comes true and I've not got around to read part 3 book 2
Why did you like it? it was fun to read and interesting and ended with cliff hangers
Who would you recommend it to? * 6 out of 10 sorry mr stine Jessica (10) gave it 7/08 |
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Play if you dare by Ruth Symes
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What is it about? A girl called Josie went to a car boot and then she buys a game on a stall. She buys the game and when josie played the game a face appeared and took Zargon the alien in
Why did you like it? my favorite part was when the men got eaten by crocodiles and it made me want to go into the game
Who would you recommend it to? boys who like war Ethan (8) gave it 8/08 |
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Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about? A mum that's moved to Australia and floss has moved in with her dad.
Why did you like it? i liked it because i just love allllllllll jacqueline wilson books
Who would you recommend it to? because if you're like me that loves her then you will love it! Chloe (11) gave it 7/08 What is it about? it is about this girl and she likes eating candyfloss Why did you like it? beacuase it was sooooooo funnny Who would you recommend it to? to be a poster Aneesa (10) gave it 7/08
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Diamond Girls by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about? 3 girls move to a new house, get there and it is awful and their mum is pregnant then one day the girls are arguing and the mums waters break.
Why did you like it? Easy to understand. With some books they are difficult to understand
Who would you recommend it to? everyone exept to boys(girly book!!!!!!!!!) Isabelle (12) gave it 8/08 |
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Lizzie Zipmouth by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about? A girl called Lizzie and she keeps having a different dad or stepdad. She will not say anything, she will not even talk to her mum.
Why did you like it? This is what happens to a lot of people. And it has not a lot of hard words.
Who would you recommend it to? I would give it to people aged 8-17. and I think they should give it to a lot of people Jessica (8) gave it 7/08 |
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The Mum Minder by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about? it is about a girl has a baby sister and the mum needs a break. She is a baby sitter. She is very ill so the daughter looks after them till she gets better.
Why did you like it? - it was funny with the little baby who was mischeveous
Who would you recommend it to? my cuz Millie Porsha (12) gave it July 08 |
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