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Sniffing out the best reads!

Mac Slater: Imagination – Tristan Bancks

9781925324327.jpgRating: 9/10

Age: 9+

Recommended for: I recommend this for people who have read the first book because the two books are similar, also you probably wouldn’t know what is happening.

Genres: Adventure, humour

Summary: Following the first book Mac and Paul (two inventors) won a contest to see who could ‘hunt cool’ better. So now they have travelled to New York so they can ‘hunt cool’ there. Continue reading “Mac Slater: Imagination – Tristan Bancks”

Wings Of Fire book 1: The Dragonet Prophecy – Tui T. Sutherland

Unknown-4Rating: 8/10

Age: 11+ – Fairly violent scenes which may freak out some squeamish kids.

Recommended For: People who love fantasy and mythology-related things. People who like a thrilling book about adventure and escape.

Genres: Adventure, action, fantasy, mythology

Summary:

In the Kingdom of Pyrrhia, there are many kinds of dragons. An island-wide dragon war is running now – ever since the death of the SandWing queen (Queen Oasis), the mean and tough Burn, the cunning and sneaky Blister, and finally, the young and beautiful Blaze have been fighting for the throne. Continue reading “Wings Of Fire book 1: The Dragonet Prophecy – Tui T. Sutherland”

A Forest Divided (WARRIORS: Dawn of the Clans) – Erin Hunter

Unknown-2Rating: 10/10

Age: 10+

Recommended For: People who have liked the past 4 books and are interested in drama, action, adventure, suspense, romance, etc.

Genres: Drama, action, adventure, suspense, romance, fantasy, animals.

Summary:

Leafbare has fallen, the sickness has passed, and the cats will now make a big decision that will change their futures. One Eye and Tom are dead, but Star Flower still lingers around after her betrayal. This time her goal is to romance Thunder’s dad – Clear Sky (sort of creepy, actually…).

Continue reading “A Forest Divided (WARRIORS: Dawn of the Clans) – Erin Hunter”

Gone – Michael Grant

Unknown-1Rating: 10/10

Age: I think this age group would be for 12+ as it does have cruelty and violence, but also inappropriate language but along with a hard book to read.

Recommended For: I would recommend this book for avid readers that like a lot of fiction and don’t get bored quite easily and also readers that like a lot of twists throughout the series.

Genres: Supernatural fiction, Horror fiction, Science fiction, Dystopia and Thriller Continue reading “Gone – Michael Grant”

First Light – Rebecca Stead

UnknownRating: 7.5/10

Recommended for: People who like Sciencie stories and also action packed. Rebecca Stead also likes to save the action until the end of the book.

Age: 10+

Genre: It is a fiction adventure book.

Summary: Continue reading “First Light – Rebecca Stead”

The Blazing Star (WARRIORS: Dawn of the Clans)- Erin Hunter

UnknownRating: 9/10

Age: 10+

Recommended For: Readers who like romance, drama, action, suspense, and adventure.

Genres: Romance, drama, action, suspense, adventure, animals, fantasy.

Summary: Ever since the battle, Clear Sky has been trying to make amends for all the damage and harm he has caused. Grey Wing is getting older and older and weaker and weaker by the minute, Thunder is growing into a fine cat, Wind Runner now remains with three kits instead of four, Tall Shadow still keeps her wise and calm exterior, and River Ripple has started his own camp. Continue reading “The Blazing Star (WARRIORS: Dawn of the Clans)- Erin Hunter”

The Q-U-X-Y-Z Challenge!

Well, what a busy time these holidays are proving to be. Lots of you have been sending in reviews via Dooglemail; it’s great to know that you’re all reading over the school holidays but also great because it’s kept me out of out too much Beagle Trouble (BT). When beagles get bored they tend to create their own entertainment and, in my experience, owners tend not to like this very much!

Anyway, I digress …   Continue reading “The Q-U-X-Y-Z Challenge!”

The Vanilla Slice Kid – Adam Wallace & Jack Wodhams

8/7/16 9781925272024

Rating: 7/10

Age: Young very young

Recommended For: Probably boys but girls could read it

Genres: Action, Comedy

Summary: Archie Cunningham is a shy boy who owns really 3 things. That is greedy parents, no friends and an amazing power. An uploaded video really shows the world what Archie can do and suddenly all of his life has changed. He has jobs and all sorts of things. How will he cope? Continue reading “The Vanilla Slice Kid – Adam Wallace & Jack Wodhams”

The Baking Life of Amelie Day – Vanessa Curtis

8/7/16 22955520

Rating: 9/10

Age: 10-12

Recommended For: 10-12 years probably mainly girls but it has a strong meaning for everyone to learn from.

Genres: Adventure, Sadness, Drama, Slice of Real-life

Summary: Amelie Day loves to bake and she has been picked to head to the Britain’s Teen Baker of the year. Oh, and she has Cystic Fibrosis and some days she can barely breathe. Determined not to let her mum or her disease stop her competing, she uses all possible flour power, but will that be enough to compete and win? Continue reading “The Baking Life of Amelie Day – Vanessa Curtis”

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