Teenagers Book Reviews
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A Monster Calls
Name: James Age 15
03 May 2012;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
The plot is fairly fast paced and engaging because you are always intrigued as to the nature of the monster's next visit, and what he will further reveal about his purpose. Furthermore, the 13-year-old's eerily returning dream is shrouded in secrecy for the majority of the book, which, subsequ...
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A Monster Calls
Name: Bernadette Cameron
03 May 2012;Genre: Mental Health & Wellbeing
'A Monster Calls' is a masterly piece of writing and is both traumatic and reassuring in equal measure. It examines grief, loss and finally acceptance through the eyes of Conor, a young boy, who is gradually trying to come to terms with the imminent demise of his Mother. Patrick Ness demonstra...
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The Phantom Of The Opera
Name: Anastaisia Age 15
30 January 2012;Genre: Supernatural
Unlike most classics this book is easy to read. Many questions surround the infamous and mysterious Phantom Of The Opera, who is he and what is he? You always want to know what will happen next and if Rhoal can get any closer to saving the love of his life. It has a cleverly written and in-depth...
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The Hunger Games Trilogy
Name: Anastasia Age 15
30 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
The first book is incredable with so many unexpected twists and suprises and it keeps you turning the page. The 2nd book also keeps you interested with unexpected circumstances although it lacks a little compared to its predessor. The 3rd and final book, the conclusion of the rebellion, starts o...
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Itch
Name: Florence Age 13
29 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
This is a fast paced, exciting book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the science parts of the book and found it to be a great read. I discovered lots of things about science that I didnt know about. I think the book would appeal to anyone who loves science, but it is such...
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Itch
Name: Christopher Age 13
29 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
I thought the book had a great story line and a thrilling climax. I also liked the fact that there was a lot of scientific information in the book which for a science nerd like me made it even better. Things that I disliked were the fact that sometimes the author deviated from the main story line...
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Itch
Name: Carwyn Age 12
29 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
I think a person who enjoys science-fiction and drama type books would really like 'Itch'. Sometimes the names where forgettable and in some cases too similar. I would hope Simon Mayo writes another book, perhaps a sequel to Itch, of the same style. Simon Mayo delivers a contrast to other books...
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Itch
Name: Bradley Age 12
29 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
It is a thrilling book full of adventure and action. Anyone who likes Science will find it interesting. Simon Mayo is as good an author as he is a DJ if not better. All in all it was a really great book. It is one of the best books I have read.
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Itch Element Hunter
Name: Bernadette Cameron
29 January 2012;Genre: Adventure
To be completely honest when faced with reading Itch, I was not all that enthusiastic, believing it to be a second rate offering from yet another celebrity. Well I owe Simon Mayo a huge apology. This book is fantastic. Read. The story line is fast paced and full of action-packed adventure. Th...
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The Truth About Celia Frost
Name: Caroline Downie
29 December 2011;Genre: Adventure
Celia Frost suffers from a dangerous blood disease. It has made her mother over protective and secretive, she has changed schools so many times she can't remember and is continuously moving house. After an incident at school where she is taken to A&E, they move on again to a run-down estate on th...
