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Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach

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Rating: 9/10

Age: It can kind of be 12+ only because younger kids won’t understand and really won’t get to the meaning of it. They will only take it literally.

Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Philosophical

Recommended For: People who like to infer, mysterious, true matters of life.

Summary: Jonathan Livingston Seagull isn’t any ordinary seagull, he wants to fly. And he doesn’t just want fly to catch all of the fisherman’s leftovers, but to own the sky. He isn’t interested in rules. He pushed limits everyday and Continue reading “Jonathan Livingston Seagull – Richard Bach”

The Mysterious Benedict Society (Book 1) – Trenton Lee Stewart

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Rating: 9/10 book1

Age: 9-12

Recommended For: People who like mysteries both boys and girls.

Genres: Mystery, adventure, fiction

Summary: This book is a story of 4 gifted kids, all orphans under 12, who are recruited and trained by the fabulous and talented Nicholas Benedict (also known as Mr Benedict) and sent to a dangerous remote boarding school to learn about a evil mastermind who is about to take over the world. There is little violence, but only teamwork, creativity and problem solving which is the true key to the kids achievements. Continue reading “The Mysterious Benedict Society (Book 1) – Trenton Lee Stewart”

Moth Flight’s Vision (WARRIORS: Super Edition) – Erin Hunter

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Rating: 10/10

Age: 12+

Recommended For: Warrior cats readers

Genres: Tragedy, romance, action, adventure, suspense

“Her dreams belonged to StarClan now. Every hair in her pelt, every beat of her heart, every breath belonged to them.”

Summary: Moth Flight is a young WindClan she-cat who is… different. She can barely focus, she’s always concentrating on something else, she brings back plants instead of prey… When her mother and the leader, Wind Runner, exiles her for being a danger to her Clan, she goes in Continue reading “Moth Flight’s Vision (WARRIORS: Super Edition) – Erin Hunter”

Because of Mr Terupt – Rob Buyea

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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”

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