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June 2016

Dork Diaries – Rachel Renée Russell

Unknown-2.jpegRating: 8/10

Ages: 9+

Genre: Comedy/ Journal Entry

Recommended For: I recommend this book for people who like a comedy entry with a bit of romance high-school crush based books.

Summary:

Nikki Maxwell is a girl who calls herself a not so popular girl.  In fact, she refers to herself as a dork. After moving to a new High-school Nikki is hoping that everything will change and she will have friends and become popular. Continue reading “Dork Diaries – Rachel Renée Russell”

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl

Unknown-1Rating: 9/10

Ages: 8-10

Genre: Comedy & Adventure & Action

Recommended For: I recommend this book to people who likes adventure, action and comedy

Summary:

Charlie is poor and all he really wants is chocolate but he only ever gets it once. But when he finds out that Willy Wonka is releasing a chocolate bar with a ticket that you can win to go to the factory, Charlie is desperate to get one. Continue reading “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl”

Hamish and the Worldstoppers – Danny Wallace

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Rating: 8/10

Age: 8-10

Genre: Mystery

Recommended For: I recommend this book to people who like a great mystery.

Summary:

At first Hamish was in class and saw that his teacher froze up with the teachers spit in mid air. Hamish was walking by when suddenly the whole world stops, only Hamish as far as he knows is the only one moving. Continue reading “Hamish and the Worldstoppers – Danny Wallace”

Geronimo Stilton and the Mysterious Cheese Thief – Elisabetta Dami

Unknown-2Age: 8 -10

Genre: Mystery & comedy

Recommendation For: I recommend this book to people who loves a great mystery and a bit of comedy

Summary:

It was a late night for Geronimo writing an encyclopedia on cheese when a strange mouse came to the door and handed Geronimo a letter saying that he can’t use Stilton anymore because it was the name of cheese the king of England cheese. Continue reading “Geronimo Stilton and the Mysterious Cheese Thief – Elisabetta Dami”

When You Reach Me – Rebecca Stead

Unknown-1Rating: 5/5

 

Age: 10+

Genre: Mystery

Recommend For: I would recommend this book for people who likes mystery kind of book.

Summary:

Miranda the main characters world is turning upside down. Her best friend Sal hardly speaks to her, after being punched in the face by a stranger on the street. Why did the stranger do it? There was absolutely no reason why! Miranda’s key for her apartment had gone missing and the door was unlocked. A pair of shoes also go missing and it is freaking Miranda out, to know someone has been in her apartment. Continue reading “When You Reach Me – Rebecca Stead”

Twilight: The Twilight Series – Stephanie Meyer

imgresRating: 9/10

Age: This is definitely a young adult book so I would recommend it for people over 11.

Recommended For: I would recommend this for people who like fantasy because that is mainly the genre of the book.

Genres: Fantasy/Teenage Fiction/Romance

Summary: When 17 year old Bella Swan moved to Forks, Washington to live with her father little did she know what thing would happen to her. When she starts school Continue reading “Twilight: The Twilight Series – Stephanie Meyer”

Northern lights – Philip Pullman

imgres-6“Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a rich casket of wonders”

Rating: 9/10

Genre: Fiction, Fantasy/Adventure

Ages: 10 to 13

Summary: My Human enjoyed this book more than any thing he has ever read. This is the kind of book you enjoy so much that once you’ve read it you must read it again.

Continue reading “Northern lights – Philip Pullman”

Skullduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer -Derek Landy

imgres-5Rating:  9/10

Age: 9+

Recommended For: I would recommend this book to people that are age 9+. Mostly because of the language and some of the violence that is going on. This book is good for both genders, and people that love action books.

Genres: This book is more of a magical and adventure book. Mostly because of all the magical fights and the sorcery used in it. Plus all of the myths that are in it, like vampires.

Summary: This sixth book in the series is one of the best in my opinion. There is a lot of action and a big secret of Skulduggeries is told to Valkyrie. Continue reading “Skullduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer -Derek Landy”

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne

Rating: 10/10 imgres-2

Age: early to late teens

Recommended For: I would recommend this book for all readers who enjoy the topic of history and enjoy learning about the curiosity and mindset of a young boy suffering in difficult times and is being pushed away from the truth in a difficult time for Adults where they don’t explain.

Genres: Death and Morbid with some historic scenes/Historical Fiction

Summary: If you do read this book it will take you back in time to the age of the Holocaust. Where a 9 year old boy is Continue reading “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – John Boyne”

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