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August 2016

Because of Mr Terupt – Rob Buyea

31/8/16

Rating: 9/10   imgres

Age: 12+

Genres: Action, sad, Fiction

Recommended for: I recommend this book for anyone that like books that are set in a school. It’s also for anyone that like stories where in each chapter the perspective changes because there are seven different characters.  It is a book that when you finish reading it, you are always thinking about it.

Summary: It is an ordinary start of a new school year at Snow Hill School. Except for one class, who have a very special teacher called Mr Terupt. This book is about the stories of seven students; Jessica, Alexia, Peter, Luke, Danielle, Anna and Jeffrey. Each chapter is from the perspective of Continue reading “Because of Mr Terupt – Rob Buyea”

Rangers Apprentice: The Emperor Of Nihon~Ja – John Flanagan

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Rating: 10/10

Ages: 9+

Genre: Action & Adventure

Recommended For: Anyone who likes any other Rangers Apprentice book or any book by John Flanagan or even if you like agile and small  heroes this book is perfect for you!

Summary:

This is a book filled with action and adventure and unexpected twists and turns. Continue reading “Rangers Apprentice: The Emperor Of Nihon~Ja – John Flanagan”

Kick it to Nick: Bugs from Beyond – Shane Crawford and Adrian Beck

Unknown-3Rating: 8/10

Age: 8-10

Genre: Sport/Mystery

Recommended For: I would recommend this for people who like AFL and the series or even mystery.

Summary:

Nick is the captain of the school team. They have a big game against their rivals, and they are a chance this week. But when the bugs start mutating the ground, Nick and his friends have to prove that there are bugs because the school principal doesn’t believe them. Continue reading “Kick it to Nick: Bugs from Beyond – Shane Crawford and Adrian Beck”

The Cat in the Hat – Dr Seuss

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Rating: 7/10

Age: 8 and below

Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Humour

Summary:

Have you ever been home by yourself and there is nothing to do you can’t go outside because your not aloud? Well that’s what this book is about.

In the book there is a cat who is trying to cheer up the children. They do crazy things that mess up the house and more. The cat in the hat is a tongue twister. The cat in the hat has his little helpers inside his hat, he has like 20 or more. Continue reading “The Cat in the Hat – Dr Seuss”

Dorothy Must Die – Danielle Paige

UnknownRating: 9/10

Age: Parents say 14+

Recommended For: For people who liked wizard of oz and a fantasy

Genres: Fantasy, Action

Summary:

What would you do if your life got swept up by a tornado, and took you with it! And you had no other choice but to go along? Continue reading “Dorothy Must Die – Danielle Paige”

The Summer I Turned Pretty – Jenny Han

7956260._UY200_Rating: 10/10

Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Dramatic

Age: 13+ (However if you are mature enough you can read it)

Recommendation: I would recommend this book to people who like a good dramatic romance book.

Summary:

Isabel (Belly) her life when it is summer. All the good things start to happen in the months of June~August. Continue reading “The Summer I Turned Pretty – Jenny Han”

Why We Took the Car – Wolfgang Herrndorf

imgresRating: 10

Age: 12+

Recommended For: Readers who can handle laughing the whole book when reading

Genres: Humour, adventure, fiction

Summary:

Why we took a car is a great book to read with loads of humour and a non stop story with lots of ups and downs with two great characters making the book worthwhile reading. The main characters are Mike and Tschick and Tschick is the the one who is leading the way to Wallachia to see a relative and get them both in trouble. During the journey lots happens like getting in trouble with the law and angry. Continue reading “Why We Took the Car – Wolfgang Herrndorf”

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