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10 - 12 yrs

Big Rock and the Masked Avenger: Wrestling Trolls: Match One
By Jim Eldridge

Published by: Orion Childrens
ISBN: 1444006908

Jack knows every wrestling move there is to know, and his dreams come true when he's recruited
as a training assistant to Waldo's Wrestling Trolls. Little does Jack know that he's actually part troll, and that when his new family is in trouble he morphs into the terrifying Thud! He'll have to rescue princesses that don't need rescuing, avoid ambushes by goblins and most of all build a team of wrestling trolls to take on Lord Veto's evil orcs and the tournament of tournaments. With eight full-colour pages of extra activities included. BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: I like that Jim Elderidge made it like jack knows every wrestling move there is to know and his dreams come true when he recuited as a training assistant to Wallos wrestling trolls. Little does jack know that he's actually part troll, and that when his new family is in trouble he morphs into the terrifying Thud!

Together with his wrestling crew he'll have to rescue princesses that don't need rescuing, break his friend out of prison and take on lord vetos evil orcs and win the tournament of tournament.

I give this book 3 stars

 

Hannah, age 10

Going Home
By Cliff McNish

Published by: Orion Childrens
ISBN: 1444011006

At the Happy Paws Rescue Centre, every pet dreams of one thing: going home. But Ralph, Mitch, Bessie and Fred are the no-hopers: dogs so difficult or troublesome they aren't expected to ever go home. Ralph's face is scarred. Bessie can't stand to be touched. Mitch can't stop chasing cats and Fred . . . has just given up. Who'd want to adopt any of them instead of a cute little puppy? BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: I read going home I liked that Claire and vicky both love a dog called Ralph about a year ago a big hound was about to eat a puppy so Ralph went to save the puppy but the hound ate half
of Ralph's head. And at the end vicky leaves happy paws and works with children and talks about dogs health. And finally all the dogs in kennel five all get a new home Claire gets Mitch the dog and then she gets Ralph and everyday vicky gets to see him and Bessie.

This is the kind of book I normally read this was a funny book.

I definitely recommend this book if you see this book get it and read it.

I didn't find Going Home long or short it was just right for me!

Going Home did hold my attention a lot I just had to keep on reading.

I found the book great to read I like a book with understanding.

I give the book 5/5 I really enjoyed it

'Thankyou so much Cliff McNish'

 

Hannah, age 10

A Boy Called Hope
By Lara Williamson

Published by: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409570312

I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. And if it could be a zombie mystery, all the more exciting. I want to be the first eleven-year-old to
land on the moon. BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: I read a boy called hope from start to finish in less than a week, I liked that fan hope is
a small kid who dreams BIG.

Dans family could be a bit bonkers :)

This is the kind of book I like its funny , heartwarming and moving. You need to get your hands on
a copy you won't regret it.

I definitely recommend this book. I can't recommend it enough.

I didn't find the book to long or too short I got lost In it.

A boy called hope did hold my attention I just couldn't wait to see what happened next so I just had
to keep on reading.

I found the book great to read I like a book with good understanding.

I give the book 10/10 I really enjoyed it ' Thank you Lara Williamson'

 

Hannah, age 10

 

The Cat Who Came in off the Roof
By Annie M.G. Schmidt and Nathan Burton

Published by: Pushkin Children's Books
ISBN: 1782690360

Minou is a young woman who has moved into Tibble's flat. She hates dogs, likes rooftops, loves the fishmonger, and happens to have been, until very recently, a cat. With her feline friends listening out for all the local human news, is Minou the answer to all Tibble's problems-or just the beginning of them? A hilarious, charming story of cats, dogs, and learning to dare. BUY IT ON AMAZON

 

Review:  First thing is when I started reading this book I didn't get in to it but then I started to like it.
I liked this part of the book ' sometimes, when the boy came in to the room he'd find Minou in a corner of the room. She'd be crouched down on the floor, dead still and staring at a hole in the skirting board.' That's a very calm bit of the book and I started getting excited because I couldn't wait to see what came next in the book.' Miss minou! That's one more habit you have to break! Lying in wait at a mouse hole! That's not the kind of thing a lady does! I didn't like how Tibble ignored Fluff. And said ' It's quarter past three... Fluff, why are you waking me up in the middle of the night? Go back to the end of the bed and lie down.'But Fluff meowed insistently.'Have you got something to say? You know I don't understand you go and tell Minou. She should be in her box.' But Fluff kept meowing until Tibble got up and started to help Fluff!

I rate this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ it was good but it's just not my style

Thankyou Annie M. G. Schmidt

XXX

Hannah, age 10

 

Angels Next Door (book 1)
By Karen McCombie

Published by: Puffin
ISBN: 0141344520

Riley's best friend has gone away forever and Lauren 'Queen of Everything' Mayhew is making school a nightmare. It looks like Riley's on her own, until the three Angelos Sisters move in next door. Her new neighbours are  different. Colourful and sparkly, they stand out. And since they arrived there have been loads of strange coincidences. Who are these new girls and what's with all the glitter? BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: I really enjoyed this book and liked the characters. It didn’t take me too long to read either as I just couldn’t put it down! I would recommend it and have already lent this book to my best friend to read as well.

 

Rebecca, age 11

Review: This Story started off quite sad, but got better and better with each page. I related to the characters because I have just left primary school and a lot of my friends are going to different schools!  I wonder if I'll meet any magical people.

 

Madeleine, age 12

Cured
By Bethany Wiggins

Published by: Bloomsbury Childrens
ISBN: 1408842955

Fiona Tarsis is a legend. Her world was ravaged by a lethal virus, her family separated. Her friends were turned into ferocious beasts by an even deadlier vaccine. Mindless monsters now raid the streets. But Fiona has survived. Jacqui Bloom needs Fiona's help.

Two years ago, Jacqui's brother, Dean, left the safety of his home to guide Fiona's mother to a safe haven. He never returned. Jacqui has been hiding away in the family house, disguised as a boy, and hoping Dean will come back. But she can no longer live like this. She has to find him. BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: This is one of my top reads this year. I thought the plot was very clever and interesting. I have also read Stung, so I knew I would enjoy this follow up. I have a younger sister who also wants to read it but I think some of the themes are a bit ‘grown up’.

 

Rebecca, age 12

Utterly Amazing Science
By Robert Winston

Published by: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 1409347931

Utterly Amazing Science is an engaging, eye-catching approach to exploring what makes the world go round. Professor Robert Winston unravels the mysteries of science alongside pop-ups, pull-outs, flaps, sliders and incredible science facts to make learning about science
fun and interactive. BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: Science is really not a big interest of mine, but I did think this book was good.
It is a pop-up book so that does make it more interesting to read. There are lots of cool facts
and activities in this book to make science more fun, so I give it 4 stars.

Rebecca, age 12

The Age of Not Believing
By Andrew Szlachetko

Published by: London Book Press
Kindle Edition

The Age of Not Believing is a beautifully illustrated new Christmas story for children, about a young boy at the ‘age of not believing’ who discovers, the true meaning and magic of Christmas. Filled with messages, ideals, twists and surprises, The Age of Not Believing is sure to please and to surprise.
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Review: When I received The Age of Not Believing my little sister was excited to read it with me.
We both love reading books on magic and there is a lot of magic in this book. The illustrations are
also beautiful.  It’s not a hard book to read at all. My sister is 9 and we shared in the reading.
My mum and dad think it’s a great book for kids too! I give this book 5 stars.

 

Rebecca, age 12

Tale of a Tail
By Margaret Mahy

Published by: Orion Childrens
ISBN: 1444012150

A brand new story about a dog with a magical tail by the celebrated and award-winning Margaret Mahy, with illustrations by Tony Ross.
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Review: Phew! what a lot going on in this story. It was a lot of fun. I couldn't put it down.

 

Madeleine, age 12

Nathalia Buttface and the Most Embarrassing
Dad in the World
By Nigel Smith

Published by: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
ISBN: 0007545215

At last something laugh-out-loud funny for girls in this hilarious new series from TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.

The Most Embarrassing Dad in the World was embarrassing Nathalia even before she was born. He went and married Mum, didn’t he? Mum’s last name was De Montfort. Thanks to Dad she wasn’t Nathalia De Montfort. She was Nathalia Bumole. “It’s pronounced Bew-mow–lay,” Dad would tell her patiently, time and again. “If anyone says differently, the joke’s on them.” But as Nathalia knows only too well, the joke will not be on them. It will be on her. Massively.If Nathalia can just keep The Most Embarrassing Dad In The World away from her new school, then maybe he won’t ruin everything this time. Maybe.
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Review: LOL! I could totally imagine my dad being like this. Sooo funny!

 

Madeleine, age 12

The Blue Lady
By Eleanor Hawken

Published by: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 1471400905

Fourteen-year-old Frankie Ward is used to being the new girl at school, but even she is unprepared for life at St Mark's College. Finding herself isolated from the rest of the girls, Frankie is drawn to flamboyant and dramatic Suzy, who captivates her with stories of 'The Blue Lady' - the ghost of an ex-St Mark's pupil who died in mysterious and tragic circumstances. One night Suzy persuades Frankie to help her contact The Blue Lady via an Ouija Board - and the girls unleash a terrifying spirit who seems set on destroying not only their friendship but Suzy's sanity. Determined to rescue her friend, Frankie enlists the help of Seth, a mysterious and alluring boy from sister-school St Hilda's. Seth is as interested in St Mark's past as Frankie - but does he have as many dark secrets as the school? BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: WOW. I read this in one go! I'd never heard of an Ouija board and I'm not sure I'd want to use one now! A very good read.  

 

Madeleine, age 12

Skellig
By David Almond

When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister's illness, Michael's world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.

Then, one Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the old, ramshackle garage of his new home, and finds something magical. A strange creature - part owl, part angel, a being who needs Michael's help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health, while his baby sister languishes in the hospital.

But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael's world changes forever . . .

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Review: Skellig is about a family who had just moved house to Falconer Road. The house was in disrepair and unsafe. On top of this the family were also troubled about their youngest child who was critically ill. Their eldest child, Michael, was in despair and started to gradually explore the garden to escape his emotions. He came across a crumbling garage and found a mysterious creature living there. As the story progresses it shows Michael’s emotional journey of friendships with Mina, the baby’s health and helping the creature with its problems.

When I first looked at this book and read the blurb I thought it would be quite boring, but as the story started to unfold it became more and more exciting and I started to enjoy reading it more. The ending left me with mixed emotions and was surprising. I would recommend that you read this book and stick with it, as I promise it does get better.

Megan, age 11

The Tapper Twins go to war (with each other)
By  Geoff Rodkey

Published by:  Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444014986

Wars are terrible things. I know this because I've read about a lot of them on Wikipedia. And also because I was just in one. It was me against my brother, Reese. That might not sound like a war to you. Trust me. It was.

This is the story of the terrible war between twins, Reese and Claudia Tapper.

It began with a cruel and senseless sneak attack in the school cafeteria on Monday, September 8th, at approximately 8:27 a.m. Or possibly it began in the Tapper family kitchen, earlier that morning, with the greedy guzzling of the last brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastry. What really happened? It depends on who you speak to . . .The Tapper Twins Go to War (With Each Other)BUY IT ON AMAZON

Review: This book is about two twins Claudia and Reese, who do not get along. The book begins with Claudia and Reece setting the scene in the present day. The rest of the book is where Claudia tells the story of what has happened in the past through interviewing people, extracts from texts and flashbacks. Throughout the book we find out more and more about their relationship. The book is quite humorous as it describes their arguments. As these escalate they start to do horrible pranks on each other, such as Claudia putting a mouldy piece of dead fish into her brother’s backpack which is quite funny.

The way the book is laid out is a bit confusing until you get your head around the fact that everything has happened in the past. Once you have understood this it is easier to read. I would recommend this to younger children as the content is more appealing to them as it reminds me of the stories of Horrid Henry. However they may find the structure of the story hard to understand at first.

Megan, age 11

 

Review: This book is an amazing travel across the globe. Steve Backshall gives an insight into
the place he is visiting but also gives exciting stories of the animals he comes across - some very
scary but thrilling. Sometimes with the pictures it makes you feel you are there too.

This book is great even if your not a big deadly 60 fan. 

Kian, age 11

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