Summer Reading KS3

Tom under siege by Tony Bradman

2011-06-13T16:46:00.004+02:00

This book is the first of a series called Creaky Castle. I really like it because it is about a boy our age who lives in the Middle Ages. Each page is full of really entretaining adventures.
These books are very easy to read and really funny.
ILC 7T

How embarrasing is that? by Pete Johnson

2011-06-13T16:37:00.004+02:00

Ruby doesn't know what to do. His parents are too embarrassing, but the worst thing is still to come : They are going to sing in the school assembly!!
This has to be stopped., but HOW??
Read the book and find out. It is really funny.
EB 7V

Pig City by Louis Sachar

2011-06-13T16:31:00.002+02:00

In this amazing book a girl makes a club called Pig City, with her friends although no one knows about it because it is secret. Carefully they have to choose who they are going to ask to be a member, because if they choose the wrong person all th eclass could know about Pig City. This is a funny story that will intrigue you
PCV 7W

My sister the vampire by Sienna Mercer

2011-06-13T16:25:00.003+02:00

Take two. This book is awesome! Can you imagine having a vampire twin sister? This book prevents you from blinking until the last page. The author makes you feel as if you were part of the storu, as if you were in Frankling Grove. I totally recommend these books
7Y

Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi

2011-06-13T16:18:00.002+02:00

This engaging series of graphic novels is about a girl and her brother who discover an amazinga place wherefantastic and outstanding things happen. Animals talk, houses are like humans, and the most important thing of all, there are elves,. These mithological creatures are causing the greatest chaos in this unique world!Emily and heer brother have the task of stopping the disaster.
A & C 7Y

The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd

2011-06-13T16:01:00.004+02:00

This fascinating book explores an amazing world of mystery. It creates an atmosphere that makes you feel you were one of the characters in the story. It's all about the boy that dissapears at the top of London Eye. Read it!
AGV 9X

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

2011-06-13T15:46:00.002+02:00

I would like to reccomend the "Uglies" series by Scott Westerfeld. There are three books in the series: Uglies, Pretties and Specials. They are about a girl called Tally who lives in a future world. Along the series she is forced to make important decissions and choose between friendship and popularity. ARM 8Z

32c That's me by Chris Higgins

2011-06-13T14:51:00.004+02:00

It's an amazing story about a teenager's life. There are some good and bad moments, but this book shows you that no matter what the problem is, it can be solved. I love this book because it is about family, friends and boyfriends; people that you need to take care of.

Feeling sorry for Celia by Jacklyn Morianty

2011-06-13T14:22:00.004+02:00

Drama, comedy, Love ...A novel which will literally blow your mind. This story caught my attention because the way it was written, it is made up entirely of letters. Written by a girl, about a girl, for a girl, this is entirely a pool of secrets. The main character Elizabeth spills her heart out explaining her problems and fears. Elizabeth has a complicated life, her best friends complications involve her, running away, dating boys ... In the end she's tangled up in such a mess she makes a brave decision to better her life.

NO 9X

Goodnight Mr.Tom by M. Magorian

2011-06-13T14:17:00.002+02:00

This is a really good book, a bit long, but it catches your attention from the beginning. You'll finish very quickly. It's about a boy who was evacuated in the Second World War, and it narrates his friendship with Mr. Tom.

FD 9X

The enemy by Charlie Higson

2011-06-13T12:23:00.007+02:00

The enemy is full of action and suspense. It has happy and sad moments when you can even feel the sadness of the characters. Blood and suffering are the main themes but there are other little things that makes 'The Enemy' a great book. It gives an idea of how our daily life would be without adults, fighting for survival. It is a horror story. The second part of this trilogy is titled "The dead" , the third one will be published this summer.

NEZ101 9X

Dognapped by Karen King

2011-06-13T12:16:00.002+02:00

This book is a really good book to read because it has all the ingredients that a good book needs to have. It is about an american girl who goes to live with her english granny who has a dog that is very fussy. One day when the girl is watching TV, the dog disappears, so the girls starts to act like a detective and goes to look after the dog asking the neighbours. I think this book should be read by girls more than boys but if a boy wants to read it, it is OK. There are some podcats in the web which reveal key clues to help you solve the mystery.
MB 7X

The 39 clues: The maze of bones

2011-06-13T11:58:00.005+02:00

This book is about two children called Amy and Dam (orphans) who went to the funeral of their grandma. Her will was to give the Cahills a secret or a million euros. Of course, Amy and Dam prefer the clues which lead them to an incredible adventure. This book is the first of the series 39 clues. There are ten books published and you can play a game on line clicking here

RRF 7X

Two orphans belonging to the most powerful family in the world get involved in a race to find the secret to the most powerful person in the world and find the 39 clues, Action-packed, gripping. Read it, it's the longest collection which doesn't make you loose interest in any of its books.
BE 8X

Coraline: The graphic novel

2011-06-13T11:52:00.002+02:00

This graphic novel is based i the novel with the same title by Neil Gaiman. It is about a girl called Caroline who has moved house with her parents. She explored her house and found a little door. She opened it and went through it and she found out that she was again in her house. She went to her bedroom and he saw her parents but with buttons on their eyes. They had her real parents trapped so Caroline needed to find them. And Caroline has a lot of adventures in the button eyed parents house.
AR 7X

The midnight Library by Nick Shadow

2011-06-13T11:31:00.006+02:00

This is a series of 13 books. Each one contains three marvelous and spooky stories. If you like scary stories. Try this wonderful and spooky series.

AGA 7Y

The worry website by Jacqueline Wilson

2011-06-13T10:25:00.003+02:00

The worry website is a book by Jaqueline Wilson and it is about some children in a class who type their worries in a website and try to help each other to solve their problems. I recomend it to people that like books with lots of problems and also to both boys and girls.

MAAP 7X

BEST FRIENDS by Jacqueline Wilson

2011-06-10T12:38:00.004+02:00

It's about two best friends called Gemma and Alice, but they are very different. One day Gemma discovers that Alice has a secret and she didn't tell her. Read the book and find out which is the secret and if Gemma will find out. I think everyone should read it because you learn what real friendship is.
María 7T

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver

2011-06-10T12:23:00.004+02:00

This book is about the fascinating adventure of a boy, called Torak and his pack brother, named Wolf. It is set in prehistoric times. Torak, as the prophecy says is the Listener.He needs to win to a bear, possesed by a demon to save all the clans that live in the forest. For that he needs to find the three pieces of the Nanuak. Acompannied by Renn and Wolf he needs to go to the Mountain and destroy the bear. This book has a lot of action involved. I recommend it to all the people who like adventure books.

EVR [8ºW]

Scared to Death.

2011-06-10T09:52:00.002+02:00

A intriguing and interesting adventure about Paul and a curse since King Lud died. Misterious things happen in this story that are not from this planet. Paul fights against them and wins, but that is not the last of his problems, he has to fight other 'battles' until he reaches Lud.

N M 8V

The Hunger Games

2010-06-18T16:20:00.007+02:00

by Suzanne Collins
This is a futuristic book which is a bit pessimistic about how the future is going to be. The world is divided in 12 districts and ruled by Capitolium. Every year two teenagers from each district are forced to participate in the Hunger Games. They are all taken to the Arena and they have to fight for their lives, only the winner will survive. Everything is televised.
The book has lots of action and it is really intense.
Read it, you won't be able to put it down. (9Y)

The second part is called " Catching fire" . You can listen to a sample chapter read by the author in the official webpage

The declaration

2010-06-18T16:06:00.005+02:00

by Gemma Malley

I think this book is fantastic as you get caught up in the book really quickly. You become so excited that you can't help feeling empathy for the characters. This book is set in the future and it makes you think a lot.

There is a sequel titled " The Resistance"

You can watch an interview with the author clicking here

Alone in the wide wide sea

2010-06-18T15:57:00.004+02:00

by Michael Morpurgo
This book tells the life of Arthur Hobhouse, who was taken to Australia like many other orphans after World War II. Some of them ended up working in farms and treated like animals, but he was lucky, got married and had children. After his death, his daughter sailed back to England to find his long lost sister. (9Y)

H.I.V.E.

2010-06-18T15:46:00.004+02:00

by Mark Walden
H.I.V.E Higher Institute of Villainous Education.
This series is excellent. I particulary enjoyed the second one titled " The Overlord Protocol". It is really exciting and the characters get to do very cool things. (8Y)

Tell me no lies

2010-06-18T15:23:00.007+02:00

by Mallorie Blackman
This is a very good book narrated by the two main characters: Gemma and Mike. They have the same kind of problem. Both of them will try to stop the pain they have in their hearts, but will they succeed? (8T)
Grabbing. It catches your attention from the first sentence. I really loved this book, I wish I could read it over and over again. (8Y)

The curious incident of the dog in the night-time

2010-06-18T15:17:00.007+02:00

by Mark Haddon
This book is interesting and attention-grabbing from the first moment. It is full of mysteries. I think you should read it because it engages the readers attention and is especially for people who like family stories (8T).

Love is forever

2010-06-18T15:12:00.004+02:00

by Jean Ure
Tracy and Paul are a pair of teenagers who are in love. One day Paul disappears with his little sister. The police are being useless, so Tracy decides to start looking for him herself and find out the true reason for his disappearence. A book full of mystery, suspense and love.

A world away

2010-06-18T15:05:00.005+02:00

by Pauline Francis
This is a story of love between Tom and Nadie. Nadie is a young teenager from Secota, an island in America, who is captured by some Englishmen who take her to Plymouth. There she meets Tom and they fall in love. Their dreams are to get married and to live happily, but their dreams might never come true. (8Y)

Silverfin

2010-06-18T14:58:00.005+02:00

by Charlie Higson
This book is about James Bond when he was a teenager. I recommend it because it is full of action and adventure. If you like Alex Rider's books, you will enjoy this series as much.
Visit the webpage youngbond

Walk two moons

2010-06-18T14:45:00.005+02:00

by Sharon Creech
A very good book made up of a variety of stories that then connect and make sense. It is a sad book that can make the reader understand that there is always a reason why things happen. The world is full of mysteries. ( 8Z)

Tongue-tied!

2010-06-18T14:40:00.006+02:00

by Paul Jennings
Have you ever swallowed a fish? Do you have teeth that could illuminate a whole room in an instant? If not, read about kids who have experienced these things and you'll discover how they felt. ( 8Y)

Girl missing

2010-06-18T14:33:00.006+02:00

by Sophie McKenzie
This book has action and romance, I loved it. It is about Lauren who has always known that she is adopted, but suddenly she suspects she might have been kidnapped as a baby. She wants to find out the truth . Really gripping! (8W)

By the same author " Blood ties"

Call of the wild

2010-06-18T14:09:00.006+02:00

by Jack London
If you like adventures with animals you must read this book. It's a story about how a dog that lived with a rich master became the most feared wolf in Klondike. There is lots of action because he faces a lot of problems but there is a lot of friendship too. Read this book and you'll learn about life in the North of Canada.

Groosham Grange

2010-06-18T14:04:00.004+02:00

by Anthony Horowitz
I recommend this book because it is very interesting and a little bit frightening. For example when the characters arrive at the school they have to sign their names with their own blood. Once you start reading you can't stop. ( 7W)

Zac Power Series

2010-06-18T13:39:00.007+02:00

by H.I.Larry
I like Zac Power because it has lot of action. If you like spy books, you are going to like it. I suggest you read it because the boy is our age and it is fun how he completes his missions. ( 7x)
Have a look at the website

Vinager Street

2010-06-18T12:53:00.005+02:00

by Philip Ridley
This book is about a girl named Poppy who lives in Vinager Street with her family. There is a house that has been sold in the new neighborhood and Poppy starts listening to a voice in her head warning her of some danger. Can you guess what will happen? (7Y)

Life on the refrigerator door

2010-06-18T12:45:00.005+02:00

by Alice Kuipers
I recommend this book because it shows you how we live our lives constanly rushing, never making time for those we love.
This book is about the relationship between a hard-working mother and a teenage girl called Claire. They hardly ever see each other because when Claire comes home from school, her mother has gone to work at the hospital, so they leave each other notes on the fridge door. One day they discover the mother has breast cancer.
If you want to know what happens, you'll have to read it. It is fantastic, I am sure you'll enjoy it
(7Y)

The Baby-sitters Club

2010-06-18T12:35:00.006+02:00

by Ann Martin

This is a series of graphic novels that I really enjoyed.

It is about four girls who make a baby-sitters club of in each book they have a different problem to solve. They always sort it out. (7Y)

They are easy to read, you read them really fast. My favourite one is "Kristy's great idea". If you start reading them you won't be able to stop. (7x)

How to survive a summer camp

2010-06-18T12:28:00.005+02:00

by Jacqueline Wilson
This book is about this girl called Stella who is sent to a summer camp where she doesn't want to go. She writes a diary about her problems in the camp and some fantastic things happen. Read it. It is great!
(7Y)

Ghostgirl

2010-06-18T12:13:00.006+02:00

by Tanya Hurley
I recommend this book because I liked the story. It is a bit confusing at the beginning but then it is very good. There are lots of characters involved in the story and it is really funny.
(7X)
Check the website. The sequel " Homecoming " is now available.

Tom and the siege

2010-06-18T12:04:00.005+02:00

by Tony Bradman
This book is about a boy in the Middle Ages who doesn't behave properly and his mother decides to send him to the terrifying tough Squire School. Only a siege at Creaky Castle can save him.
(7X)
There are another two titles in Creaky Castle series, " Tom and the Dark Knight " and " Tom's dragon trouble"

Jimmy Coates

2010-06-18T11:53:00.004+02:00

by Joe Craig
A thrilling series with lots of action and originality. It all starts when a boy called Jmmy is being chased by a government agency for no apparent reason. But what Jimmy doesn't know is that he is not a normal boy.
Listen to the author in the series website

The Akhenaten adventure

2010-06-18T11:19:00.006+02:00

by P.B.Kerr
This book is about twins John and Phillipa Grant, who were normal kids until they had their wisdom teeth removed. Then they discovered that they were special. They go to Cairo with their uncle Nimrod to become djinns and to learn to control their power. They discover the truth about the seventy djinns of Akhenaten and they have lots of adventures. (7X)

There are four books in this series called "Children of the Lamp"

Girls in love by Jacqueline Wilson

2009-06-22T12:51:00.013+02:00

It is about three girls who can't stay out till late. One day they meet a boy that is constantly looking at Ellie, not at fabulous Magda or incredible Nadine. Let's see the romance between these two, and stay out late! (9V)

As you can see there are another three titles in the series. Would you like to read them?

Sleepovers by Jacqueline Wilson

2009-06-22T12:47:00.003+02:00

A book full of surprises and embarrassments. You will love it, why don't you try it? (7Y)
It is about some girls who do sleep overs in their birthdays, the new girl wants to do one, but she have a sister with a problem and she is scared about what the friends can say. (7X)

Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson

2009-06-22T12:44:00.002+02:00

If you like relationships between two friends beyond death & sad stories this is your book! Vicky is the cool girl and her best friend Jade, Vicky rules until something gets in her path...

Pink knicker aren't cool by Jean Ure

2009-06-22T12:40:00.005+02:00

An exciting story of a gang of teenager girls who live far away from each other but try to stay together.
There are four books in the series.

Tall, thin and blonde by Dyan Sheldon

2009-06-22T12:37:00.003+02:00

It joins humour with a true story.

Finding Cassie Crazy by Jaclyn Moriarty,

2009-06-22T12:25:00.004+02:00

This book is really good! It shows the real significance of friendship.By the same author: "Feeling sorry for Celia" and "Becoming Bindy MacKenzie"

My sister the vampire by Sienna Mercer

2009-06-22T12:21:00.002+02:00

It is a very interesting book and also... is a bit scary for some people.(7T) There are another two titles in the series.

The merchant fo death by MacHale

2009-06-22T12:19:00.002+02:00

A fantasy series about a boy who has an uncle who shows him a gate to another world. It is very entertaining and with a challenging vocabulary. (9T)
I recommend the series of Pendragon, which grab you and don't let you go until you finish. Exciting, full of humour and dramatic moments, it makes the book so good. (8Z)
Graphic novel as well available.

Diary of a wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

2009-06-22T12:17:00.003+02:00

It is written like a diary and it is very funny and happy. (7X)
This book is about a boy whose mother forces him to write a diary and he tells you what happens every day. (7X)
There are four titles in this series and the film has come out. Have a look at the website to watch the trailer or find out about the other titles.

Exodus by Julie Bertagna

2009-06-22T12:00:00.002+02:00

This is a story of love and loss, you will be very interested in the adventure of Mara. You will be very impressed by the way the author describes the future. I really enjoy it!
Tha second part has been published it is called Zenith

The power of five series by Anthony Horowitz

2009-06-22T11:57:00.002+02:00

A series about four boys and a girl who have been chosen to fight some evil beings, the Old Ones. Each of them has a special power. They defeated the Old Ones 10,000 years ago and now they have to do it again.

Horowitz Horror by Anthony Horowitz

2009-06-22T11:54:00.002+02:00

Phone goes dead
It is about a guy called David. He buys an old phone that belonged to a dead person. It lets him contact the dead! (7T)
A scary Horowitz's story with a phone, but a normal one. People he doesn't know are calling him, dead people. Read it if you dare! (8W)
The Phone Goes Dead is another very good book because is very easy to read and it contains a very good story of mystery. (8w)
This book is very scary! This phone is not a normal one, it is a killer phone! You will get called by people that aren't alive! (8W)
Killer camera
Jamie finds a camera in a car-boot sale but, it is not a normal camera, it is a killer camera! It kills everyone that is taken a photograph with it!

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

2009-06-22T11:51:00.003+02:00

It is about a group of boys whose plane crashes on an island. They find that it is deserted and have to survive on their own. It is a very interesting reflexion about humans delicate sense of civilisation.

The Declaration by Gemma Malley

2009-06-22T11:46:00.003+02:00

It is year 2140 old age and mortality have been erradicated, but at what cost?This book is an adventure story with some bits of love. It's full of intrigue and you won't stop reading it from the first chapter! (9Z)
This book is really good, the best of all is that is really catchy and you can't stop reading it. You will really enjoy it, there is death, love, friendship...! (9Z)
Year 2140 old age and mortality have been erradicated, but at what cost?

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

2009-06-22T11:40:00.002+02:00

This magnificent book is about a boy (Nobody) who lives with ghosts but someone wants to kill him. This is my favorite book because in some parts of the book, you don't know what is going to happen.

Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer

2009-06-22T11:37:00.003+02:00

What goes on inside a genius teenager's head? Find out in Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer 's most popular series. As Artemis battles his way out through unimaginable problems which range from rescuing his dad from the Russian Mafia to fighting ogres in the underground city of Faries! (9Z)

Graphic novels available as well

Bindi babes

2009-06-22T11:35:00.004+02:00

It's about three spoiled girls who get everything they want and they are the most popular in the school, but one day their strict Indian aunt arrives and no more takeaway, new clothes and no more fun!

The spook apprentice by Joshep Delaney

2009-06-22T11:30:00.003+02:00

Interesting book which involves magic, fiction, adventure... (9V)
It is excellent. A very entertaining adventure story full of fantasy. (9V)

Become a spook apprentice, test your spook knowledge at www.spooksbooks.com/

There are 5 books in the series.

Going Solo by Roald Dahl

2009-06-22T11:26:00.002+02:00

Among the most memorable events described in this book, we can be sure that the reader will love Roald Dah'ls incidents during his life as a RAF fighter in the British Army. ()T)
This is the second part of Roald Dhal biography . The first one " Boy " Is aloso worth reading.

Jane Eyre

2009-06-22T11:22:00.001+02:00

I found the book interesting right from the start. The story has a lot of mystery (especially with Mr. Rochester's wife issue) and it is great how Jane finds out all about it. (9Z)

The sisterhood of the Travelling Pants

2009-06-22T11:20:00.003+02:00

It is a very interesting book which tell the story of four friends and their summer.

The Princess and the Captain by Anne-Laure Bondoux

2009-06-22T11:09:00.003+02:00

It is full of adventure, fantasy and romance. It is a very fun book to read! (9V)Malva escapes on the eve of her arrange marriage. Lots of adventures, love and surprises.

The Naughtiest Girl in the School by Enid Blyton

2009-06-22T11:01:00.002+02:00

This book is about a girl who doesn't want to go to school so she behaves very badly because she wants to be expelled. (7T)

From the series of the Naughtiest Girl, written by Enid Blyton. There are eight books. (7T)

The Winter Knights by Paul Stewart & Chris Ridell

2009-06-19T15:51:00.004+02:00

Have you ever wanted to fly? Join Quint and his friends (the winter knights) into a voyage on the sky galleon "Cloudslayer" to save the floating city.
If you wantto find out more about this fantastic series come to The Edge Chronicles

The invention of Hugo Cabret

2009-06-19T15:41:00.002+02:00

This is a book that really surprised me as it's the first book that I've read which is told half in writing and half in pictures. (7T)
This book is about a boy who is orphan and lives behind the walls of a busy Paris train station. This is a book that was really suprising because of the images that it shows. . (7T)
Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. It is written by Brian Selznick. It is a very good story I really recommend it. (7T)

The boy who lost his face by Louis Sachar

2009-06-19T15:33:00.001+02:00

David just wants to be popular when he helps his "friends" steal an cane to an old woman. But, after the plan, his life starts being a complete disaster and he tries lots of funny solutions and at the end he discovers the embarrassing truth. This book is very enjoyable and it helps you understood that doing bad things is always bad. (7T)
This book is a smashing reading that entertains you and makes you have a good time. It is a wildly and funny reading but at the same time thought-provoking. (8Z)

Yankee girl by MAry Ann Rodman.

2009-06-19T15:30:00.001+02:00

An amazing book with a touch of friendship, love and thrill.

In the nick of time by Robert Swindells

2009-06-19T15:04:00.004+02:00

I would like to recommend this book because it is very interesting and I enjoyed it a lot.
This book is about a girl who travels to the past by walking by some stepping stones. (8Z)
Nightmare stairs
This book is about a girl called Kirsty who sees and remembers things from the past, like when she was born or when her grandmother was in the Civil War. (8Z)

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

2009-06-19T14:04:00.004+02:00

The third and best book of the Eragon series. Eragon has to fight for the sights of the rebels by destroying the king Galbatorix.

Find all about this action-filled series in Alagaesia

The recruit by Robert Muchamore

2009-06-19T14:00:00.004+02:00

This book is about this boy who is called James. His mother dies, he gets expelled from school, his step father takes his sister away and James reaches Cherub. There he will have different adventures to get his sister back...(8T)

Cherub is a spying agency that uses children for their missions. James, a 12 years old boy, wants to get in, but before that, he has to do a training to see if he has the level to enter the agency. (8w)

I praise this excellent series of 14 (up to now) books of fast-paced, thrilling, action-packed adventures. Based on tough military training, spy missions, love lives and fun pranks, all rolled into one. Unforgettable! (9V)

The butterfly lion by Michael Morpurgo

2009-06-19T13:57:00.003+02:00

It is about a small boy who runs away from his boarding school. An old woman finds him and tells him a story. This story is about a boy who finds a white lion. and the y become friends for ever. It is an spectacular book.

Cool by Michael Morpurgo

2009-06-18T16:43:00.002+02:00

I recommend this book, because it is very easy to read and it is very sad, although it has a good and happy ending. (8W)
It is about a boy who by saving his dog, he ends up in the hospital when a car runs over him. He stays in comma but can hear everything people say... (8W)

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick RIORDAN

2009-06-18T16:37:00.005+02:00

This book is really good, a young hero and his adventures. (8W)

There are three more books in this series all of them packed with action and adventures.

Find out more about in Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The movie was out this spring . Watch a trailer here

North child by Edith Pattou

2009-06-18T16:32:00.003+02:00

A magic and adventure book. Breathless filled with action from the start! (9V)

... Rose was born into the world facing north, and as a north child, superstition says that she will be a wanderer, travelling far from home. ...

Two realistic books by Catherine McPhail

2009-06-18T16:25:00.006+02:00

TRIBES
This book is very good, has a lot of action and immediately grabs your attention. I really recommend it. (8W)
This is one of those books which one can hardly bear to close. Kevin has joined a gang but he realizes that it is more difficult to get out... (8W)
This book is very realistic, but it is all over, very sad and horrible. (8W)
I recommend this book because it is very realistic, and although it is very sad, once you start reading you can't stop! (8W)
DARK WATERS
A mystery beyond the water.
Meet the author at Catherine MacPhail

The secrets of Vesuvius & The assassins of Rome by Caroline Lawrence

2009-06-18T16:17:00.005+02:00

This two books belong to the Roman Mysteries series. Click to you to the webpage
The secrets of Vesuvius
This book is part of a series (The Roman mysteries) that it is about four friends who are trapped in a serious adventure. This is my favorite book because the tension in it makes you want to read and read, more and more.
The assassins of Rome
In Ostia, near Rome, Flavia Gemina the sea captain's daughter, Nubia the African girls and Lupus the mute boy are celebrating their friend Jonathan's birthday ... but he dissappears. (7T)

Deadly skies & Tank attack by Jim Eldridge

2009-06-18T16:13:00.004+02:00

Your city is being bombed, your house have been destroyed, and your brother has disappeared, that's all. You suddenly begin to feel dizzy while your cockpit fills with smoke. What would you do?

You have been in hospital because you're been injured while rescuing another lad. You're been trapped in a special mission and your mission is to rescue your own tank. What would you do?

First term at Mallory Towers by Enid Blyton

2009-06-18T15:52:00.003+02:00

I like this book because it is interesting to read. It is part of series called Mallory Towers. It is set in a boarding school where a girl has to achive some challenges. (8W)

Noughts and crosses by Malorie Blackman

2009-06-18T14:37:00.016+02:00

A thrilling story about impossible love and racism that will hook you. (9T)

The trilogy takes place in a utopic world where blacks are the dominant race and whites are considered as inferior. (9T)

The first novel narrates the romantic and passionate love story between Sephy, a wealthy black girl whose father is the Prime Minister and Callum, a white boy. (9Z)

Both boys and girls will enjoy these books as they are very complete and imaginative. (9T)

This book has become my favourite book, it is really amazing how the plot has been created. In each page something unpredictable happens, and characters change a lot their way of being. (9Z)

Find out more at Malorie Blackman's site and also you can read her interview on her new book "Double Cross" at Librotecary

Spiderwick Chronicles by Holly Black

2009-06-18T13:31:00.006+02:00

It is just a breath - taking book series! Very funny and mysterious. You could enjoy it at any age. (7T)

http://www.spiderwickchronicles.com/

Really Rotten Experiments (Horrible Science) by Nick Arnold

2009-06-18T12:47:00.006+02:00

It is written with lots of pictures and it tells you how to do horrible and disgusting experiments. (7X)

Chloe by Cesca Adey

2009-06-18T12:22:00.007+02:00

Chloe is a rebellious 13 years old girl who lives with her foster parents. When her foster parents decide to adopt another kid, Oliver, she goes crazy. Oliver is her trouble and she wants to get rid of him. (8T)

Midnight Library by Nick Shadow

2009-06-18T11:57:00.004+02:00

Blood and sand

John and Sarah are on the most boring seaside holiday of their lives and when the come up against the sinister Sandman, they really begin to wish they'd stayed at home!

End Game

Simon is a computer addict, when he is sent a mysterious new game, the lines between virtual reality and real life become terrifyingly blurred... (9V)
I would recommend "The Midnight Collection". Readers who don't like spending much time reading but just a few minutes each day, I would recommend this collection. All of the books are divided into stories, this makes them short and enjoyable. (9V)

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

2009-06-18T11:53:00.005+02:00

It is about a boy Hiccup in his younger days who lives in the Isle of Berk. His mission is to catch a dragon but he gets a small one by mistake.

How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
In Berk the Swimming race is being celebrated and Hiccup gets kidnapped by Norbet who wants him to lead them to America. They would have to pass through the icebergs, etc...

Blart . The boy who didn´t want to save the world by Dominic Barker

2009-06-18T11:47:00.006+02:00

An adventure book, filled with the funniest curious stories that will lead you to a mystic unknown world . (8Z)
If a great wizard told you that the human race depended on you, What would you do?

City of Masks (Stravaganza) by Mary Hoffman

2009-06-17T14:39:00.003+02:00

These books are very creative and realistic. There are three books in this collection full of imagination. These books take you to their world and what they decribe. (7T)

There are already four titles in the series . You can find more and play some mysterious games in talia in Stravaganza web page

Private peaceful by Michael Morpurgo

2009-06-15T16:12:00.005+02:00

I recommend this book because I like the way is written, and it is also really realistic. (8W)
Hard, realistic, original. I'm talking about the best book ever, called Georgie. A boy with mental problems, as a result of a hard terrific past. (9V)
I highly recommend this author. I'd think you'll enjoy anything by him. ( Missana)

Georgie by Malachy Doyle

2009-06-15T16:08:00.001+02:00

Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer

2009-06-15T16:05:00.008+02:00

If you like long books, romantic love stories and also fantasy, Twilight and its series are really good. (8W)
A normal girl falls in love with a charming vampire. (9T)
Bella is new in town. She has come to live with her father. There she meets Edward, a "young" vampire and an irresistible and forbidden love appears! (9V)
Official webpage

New Moon
It is the next book in the Twilight series. I liked it because it isn't so much about vampires, and it tells the story of how Bella has to survive without Edward.
Also read Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. You can read more about this series and watch a video of Stephanie Meyer in Librotecary

Skulduggery pleasant

2009-06-15T16:02:00.005+02:00

by Derek Landy
Can you imagine the world is being attacked and the hero is a skeleton? Well this is how it is. (7T)
I am an active reader of fantasy, action and mystery. I was completely blown away, therefore, by these books. An excellent pick. (9V)
There are now 5 books in this series. They are great fun. Try them!
Visit the web page Skulduggery Pleasant

Alex Riders Series by Anthony Horowitz

2009-06-15T15:58:00.007+02:00

Pointblanc
Another book of adventures by Anthony Horowitz. It's the second book of a series of 7 books, the first one is good but this one is an extraordinary book that you can't stop reading. (7T)
Alex Rider is a spy, so he goes to a school in this mountain to investigate a terrible secret. (9T)
Visit the Alex Rider's web page

Stormbreaker , the first title in the series, and the first three titles are available as well as graphic novels.

Skeleton Key

This book is the 3rd one in the Alex Rider series. Alex Rider is the main character in this series. This time Alex Rider goes to an island called Skeleton Key. He is a spy, so he goes to this island to investigate why Sarov has a nuclear bomb.

I Know What You Did Last Wednesday by Anthony Horowitz

2009-06-15T15:53:00.008+02:00

A thrilling book that keeps you in tension from the first page until the last, you can't expect it. Anthony Horowitz is a crack! (7T)
It has a very good mixture of action and mystery. It is a very good book! Easy to read and very short. (8W)
Mystery and death on a Scottish island. The perfect holiday. (9T)

Other books in the Diamond Brothers series.....

The french confection

I really enjoyed "The French Confection" because it's an awesome book as it's all about horror, comedy and strawberries... I think a boy or a girl will definitely enjoy it.

The Greek Who Stole Christmas

A detective and his brother are hired by a pop singer because she has been sent a letter that says she is going to be murdered.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

2009-06-15T15:42:00.003+02:00

"This is a very sad book. It is about a boy who moves to a horrible place and sad things happen to him. This book is full of feelings and it is a very shocking book." (7T)
"It is a book about a boy called Bruno who lives in Berlin and he moved to a house near a concentration camp. There Bruno will have lots of adventures. (7T)
"It is a book that makes you know about real situations. It is very interesting although the end is very sad." (7T)
"A book of friendship between two very different kids. It's sad but you will enjoy it." (7Y)
"A typical German boy, son of a German official, who meets a Jewish boy, who is in a concentration camp." (9T)