Vicky Angel

                               Vicky Angel


This is a dramatic novel by Jacqueline Wilson. The main characters are called Vicky and Jade two best friends that do everything together and Jade just goes with whatever Vicky wants. Jade is used to being told what to do by bossy Vicky who seems to be good at everything, and everyone looks up to her. Jade only wants Vicky as a friend and when death dawns on Vicky she feels like she can't do anything without her, can't eat or sleep and has no friends. 

But Vicky is a determined girl and won't let even death put her down. She continues on in life but only as a ghost that Jade only can see. With her there beside her Jade still always needs to do whatever Vicky wants when she wants it. She tries to make new friends but Vicky encourages her to say rude things that sends them away again. Jade is having trouble without a real friend but still likes Vicky no matter how bossy. 

Another amazing novel by Jacqueline Wilson that needs to be read. But when this story is over you want to read more, but the book is over. Never fear! Jacqueline Wilson has plenty more interesting stories for you to read full of excitement and drama because no matter how short the book is, the supply never runs out.

By Madeleine Peters

The Last 13

The Last 13 is a book series staring Sam. He is an ordinary teenager, until he has a strange dream about a man who creates fire from his hands. Sam is picked up from school in the middle of the day by armed men, with guns and a helicopter. He is tied into the seat, along with 2 other teenagers. What has happened? And also, his parents, look worried, and like they know something else......

Find out more by reading all 13 books!

Blog by Georgia

We Are All Made Of Molecules

We Are All Made Of Molecules Book Review

Book By Susan Nielsen

Book Review by Dani

Stewart is a nerdy kid whose mum died three years ago. Since then a lot of things have happened. His Dad got remarried and he moved in with his now step-sister Ashley. Ashley is popular, but has really bad grades and is horrified when Stewart and his dad move into her house. Ashley hates Stewart on first sight, but will an unlikely set of events bring them together in an unlikely friendship?

A touching story of love and courage.

You should read this book!

The wolf Wilder

     

The wolf wilder

By: Katherine Rundell

A wonderful story about a girl named Feo, and her wolves. Feo is protecting the wolves from Rakov who wants to kill the wolves, but Feo does not think like that. Rakov and his soldiers. Feo realizes that she is doing a great job, with training the wolves and getting very attached to them. If you're a wolf lover like I am, then this is a great story for you to read. 

The Thing About Jellyfish

 

Written by Ali Benjamin

Book Review By Dani

Suzy is devastated when her former best friend Franny drowns while swimming on a beach vacation. But she is sure that there is another explanation. Suzy gathers lots of evidence and travels around the earth to prove her theory. This is a story of loss and friendship.

You should read this book! 

The 52-Storey Treehouse

By Andy Griffiths and Illustrated by Terry Denton

Book Review by Georgia

This is a book about to guys called Andy and Terry. They live in a 52-Storey Treehouse with 13 new storeys, including a live-size snakes and ladders game, a rocket powered carrot launcher, and a watermelon smashing level! But something is wrong! Where is their publisher, Mr Big Nose??!! Read the book to find out.

In the G section in the Library. Library code <GRI>

Hope you like it, Georgia!

:P :P (Look sideways!)

Nancy Drew Strangers on a Train - Book Review

NANCY DREW STRANGERS ON A TRAIN

CAROLYN KEENE

Nancy Drew Strangers on a Train, written by Carolyn Keene, is a sequel to Nancy Drew Curse of the Arctic Star. Nancy Drew works for a press in her local town, River Heights but she is an ameteur detective along with her two best friends, George Fayne and Bess Marvin. One of Nancy's friend, Becca Wright works on a cruise ship and she has told Nancy that her ship is being sabotaged! Nancy and her friends, along with Bess's boyfriend, Alan, go on the cruise ship. Alan doesn't know the true reason why Nancy and her friends are on this trip. The three detectives work together, with some dangerous mishaps on the way, as they find the culprit. The girls are shocked to find out who the person behind this is, and so will you!

Book review by:

Abhi

Leon the Chameleon

Melanie Watt
Posted by Esther

Leon is a chameleon but he is not like the others. He turns the wrong colour when he lands on something, but when he and the others get lost he realizes that he is more useful than he thought.

Violet Ink

Violet Ink Book Review.

By Rebecca Westcott 

 

Violet Ink is a book about a slightly dorky girl called Izzy who has always looked up to her dramatic and popular big sister Alex. They are all happy, until Alex starts behaving weirdly and Izzy reads a startling letter addressed to her. Could this be because of Alex's new boyfriend? Izzy realises something big will happen and learns the true meaning of being there for someone.

You should read this book!

By Dani

DON'T LOOK NOW 2

                                                                                            By Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon 

                                                                                                       (and reviewed by ME!)

This is a book about a boy called Ricky, who can fly. I know, cool , right?! But he will fall if anyone sees him flying, he will fall, but he wants to share his girt with the world, he wants to be FAMOUS. But how? Read the book to find out!

By GRM

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Dog Days

This is the 4th book of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"

Almost every body is having fun playing outside, but Greg Heffley is inside his house, and is playing video games all day. The curtains are drawn, and he has turned into an indoor person.

But Greg's mum has a opposite vision for an ideal summer, which is full of outdoor activities.

Whose vision will win out?

Read the book to find out!

Book available at the library.

Book reviewed by Hinano

Geek Girl Book Review

Geek Girl
By Holly Smale

Summary
Geek Girl is about a girl called Harriet who is being bullied at school because she is smart. Harriet wants to change who she is, so when the chance to be a model comes up, she takes it. She lies to those closest to her. Can she fix the mess she has made?

My thoughts on this book...
I think this is a good book because of the way the author tells it and the perspectives involved. I recommend this book to people who like a bit of humour.

By Erica

Grandpa's Great Escape by David Walliams

Grandpa's Great Escape

Book review by Hinano and Georgia

This is a story about a boy named Jack and his Grandpa.

Jack's Grandpa was a World War 2 flying ace, but that was many years ago. Now, Grandpa keeps forgetting stuff. Soon , he thinks it is still World War 2! Jack's parents want to send Grandpa to the local old folks home, run by a woman named Matron Swine. But Jack thinks there is something bad about the place. When Grandpa goes missing for a night, there is a real worry.

What will happen next?

Read the book to find out!

                   Bit big, huh?

EJ12 Girl Hero - Spooked!

EJ12 Girl Hero - Spooked!

By Susannah McFarlane

Book Review by Alice MacLean

Why I like this book:  It's full of spies, adventure, ghosts, and creepy abandoned castles! When Special Agent EJ12 is called to investigate three missing treasure chests full of riches stolen from three castles in England, all at the stroke of midnight, she goes to investigate, but in that castle she is not alone...

Recommended for Ages 5-9

Dork Diary Pop Star by: Rachel Renee Russell

DORK DIARY

This Dork Diary book is called POP STAR.

 I like this book because it is all about Niki Maxwell and her friends being in a band.

the characters in this book are Niki Maxwell, McKenzie holtst, and Brandon, Chloe, Zoey. 

From Stella Rm 12

Dork Diaries HeartBreak!

!Dork Diaries HeartBreak!

Dork Diaries is now one of my favourite books Heartbreak is my favourite  its about Niki J Maxwell and she is in-love with a boy called Brandon but thing get messed up he keeps sending Niki messages like "At Fuzzy Friends Brushing A Big Dog And Thought Of You:)" So weird and Brando Likes Niki as-well so who could be sending those messages find out when you read the book! Its super cool even my mum likes it!

By:Alia

Rm:12

Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson

Book review by Georgia

This is a really good book! It is about an orphan called Maia who has found out that she has some relatives up on the Amazon, and she travels there with a governor named Miss Minton. She is really excited to meet them, but gets a big disappointment. When Maia arrives, she meets a mysterious and lonely boy, and together, with Miss Minton, and the annoying presence of the Carters, (Maia's relatives) she sets off on an  amazing adventure.

This book is available in the library (Unless someone has taken it out to read because it is so good!!!!!)

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

The Hunger Games Book Review

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins

Summary

The hunger games is an action book about a city called Panem split into thirteen districts, twelve remaining. And there is the Capitol, the head of all the districts, where the rich people live. Every year the Capitol drags out one girl and one boy, aged from 12-18 from each district, to fight to the death in an arena. There will only be one winner out of twenty four. Katniss, the main character in the book, volunteers for her little sister Prim, who is chosen to go into the hunger games. Katniss must fight for her life to escape the games.

My feelings on this book...

I found this book very moving. It was a sad book that I found I could not stop reading. This is a book filled with courage, love and promise.  

By Erica

Wonder

Wonder is about a boy called August Pullman, who has a problem with his face that makes him look different, and sometimes scary. He has to go to a school for the first time with no one he knows. He is worried that the other kids will bully him and stare at him, though he makes some good friends and one rival, Julian. Although times get tough, he realises that he is happy to be himself.

"My name is August. I won't describe what I look like, whatever your thinking its probably worse."

By Grace