Friday, 18 June 2010

Tell me no lies

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

Monday, 22 June 2009

Girls in love by Jacqueline Wilson



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

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


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


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


It joins humour with a true story.

Finding Cassie Crazy by Jaclyn Moriarty,

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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

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



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


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


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

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


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


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)

Friday, 19 June 2009

The Winter Knights by Paul Stewart & Chris Ridell

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

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

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)