Schools & Libraries Book Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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...

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Name: Gregory Age 12
29 November 2011;

Genre: Books set in the past

When I first heard about the book I thought I'll just give it a try, but then I got stuck into it and couldn't stop! BEST BOOK EVER READ!!!

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Name: Sam Age 12
29 November 2011;

Genre: Humour

I could easily relate to some of the opinions Greg has and it is so funny because every thing that happens to him could happen in real life.

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Name: Natalie J.
06 November 2011;

Genre: Adventure

The second in the trilogy about Tom Gates, a very funny, lively, and engaging young lad, is as equally good as its prequel. Picking up directly where the first finishes, this volume has Tom telling us about his band Dog Zombies' first gig, his weird grandparents who he calls The Fossils, his tea...

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