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Dogs Don't Tell Jokes
Name: sam Age 11
18 July 2013;Genre: Humour
This guy called Gary boon loves to tell jokes. But every one at his school finds it annoying, except this girl called Angeline who is one year younger than Gary. And at his school there's a big talent show coming up and guess what Gary's talent is going to be......... telling jokes. He wins! Lots...
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The Indian in the Cupboard
Name: Macey Age 11
18 July 2013;Genre: Friends and family
I like this book because when omri gets the cupboard and puts the Indian figure inside he has no idea that it is magic and soon develops feelings for little bull (The Indian).
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Dogs Don't Tell Jokes
Name: Jessica Age 11
18 July 2013;Genre: Humour
I liked it when at the beginning Gary Boon talks as if everything is a joke. When the talent show is 2 weeks away, he is told by his parents that if he can go through 2 weeks without telling a single joke then he will get another $100 and so he gets the 1st prize and goes without telling a joke...
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Pig heart boy
Name: Anya Age 11
18 July 2013;Genre: Personal Growth
I liked this book because it is quite emotional and you keep wondering what is going to happen next. I would rate this 5/5 stars because it is interesting and wants to make you read more. I would recommend this book to 11-15 year olds since it would not be suitable for ages under 10 because it...
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The Little White Horse
Name: Katie Age 11
24 May 2013;Genre: Books set in the past
I liked the amazing descriptions, the quirky characters and the shocking discoveries. There's nothing I don't like - except this brilliant book should be longer!
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Run Rabbit Run
Name: Amy Age 10
27 February 2013;Genre: Real life
I liked this book because it was sad and it showed you how hard it was living while a war was going on. I also like it because in the end it all turns out well. I think this book is great for people who like sad stories or books that are set in the past. I think this book is the best book ever!!!
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Billie Templar's War
Name: Sophie Jowett
21 September 2012;Genre: Friends and family
This was a thoroughly enjoyable book: heart-warming and funny from start to finish and very easy to read. Billie Templar is a misunderstood 10 year old who lives with her Aunt and older brother in a military town called Merchant Stanton. Her Dad is fighting on the front line in Afghanistan and...
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The Hidden Kingdom
Name: Dorne Fraser
29 December 2011;Genre: Adventure
This is an exciting fantasy adventure featuring three young people who are about to meet their destinies. Every 700 years demons from Hades try to enter the world and rule it and now is that time. Spoilt and pampered Prince Osami is saved from certain death when he is taken from his palace by Lis...
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The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost
Name: Valerie Christie
29 December 2011;Genre: Adventure
On first glance at the front cover of this book I was reminded of the Enid Blyton 'Adventure Series', much enjoyed in my youth. In true Blyton tradition a group of children and their dog try to solve The Mystery of the Midnight Ghost, the second book in the Adventure Island Mysteries by Helen Mos...
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Case of the Deadly Desperados
Name: Dawn Woods
28 December 2011;Genre: Adventure
P. K. Pinkerton's situation is desperate. Trapped down the deepest shaft of a Comstock silver mine with three desperadoes closing in on him, he is convinced that by the end of the day he will be dead. Yet this is a humorous, entertaining read of an unlikely chain of events. P. K.'s 12th birthday...
