Book Reviews must contain; your name and todays date, the title of the book, the author, how many pages, a short summary of the story, a few sentences about what you thought of the book, would you recommend this to your friends and how many fingers you would give it (10 fingers is the best) see the example below. Just use google docs to write the review and then share it with Mr. Burden, he will do the rest.
By Simon Burden: 7/8/2013: The Lorax by Dr Suess. 63 pages. This book was about a man who cuts all the trees down in a town, kills all of the animals and pollutes the area so there is nothing left. I really liked it because it is easy to read and it has a real message, it's what mankind is doing in real life. They are slowly killing the planet. I would recommend reading it and give it 8 fingers out of 10.
By Manaal Sabzwari: 19/8/2013 Report of The Yellow Yacht, By Ron Roy I think people should read The Yellow Yacht because it is a great mystery novel with very good vocabulary. It might have one or two difficult words but otherwise it’s completely fine. I really liked it because the mystery was solved with general knowledge. I like mystery books as well, thank you for the recommendation.
Man Xin, 20 Aug, 2012: What is the title? I have been reading a pirate book.The book is talking about the most famous pirate.I think they are very scaring because they always steal people’s money or treasure. Sometimes,I think they very bad because they always killing people.I don’t like pirate and I will not be a pirate when I’m grow up. I think you would like to read this book because it is good information about the pirates and it was exciting. I will try this book I liked Captain Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean"
By Seunghyun Lee:19/8/2013:Title George’s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl I like this book,because this book is fun and not so hard to me! This book is about George’s family,grandma,and his marvelous medicine. I recommend this book to you. Aeddan liked this book as well. Roald Dahl is good writer of both childrens and adult books.
Sheena Ball Aug 20, 2013 I Recommend the book THIRD-GRADE DETECTIVES #4 The Cobweb Confession to readers who like hard books and when they are bored . This is a good book to read. I like this book because Mystery books are very exciting for me. Sheena you should talk to Manaal about Mystery books she likes them as well.
Ava: Case of the sneaky snowman By:Carolyn Keene 84 pages Date:22/8/13 It’s about 3 cousins named Nancy,George and Bess go on a mystery because the snowman that they made went missing. I would recommend this book because it is a good mystery and it's easy to read. Wow lots of girls seem to be enjoying Mystery books this year, you should organize a lunchtime book club.
Manaal: 23/8/13l Amelia Jane Gets Into Trouble! By Enid Blyton
Amelia Jane Gets Into Trouble is a funny fantasy.It is a book of short stories,has simple english and it is easy to read.The story takes place in a toy nursery in a house.It is in an imaginary book because the toys can come alive.The main character is Amelia Jane, the doll. There are many different characters and they are all toys. I really liked the book because I thought it was very entertaining and imaginative. I used to read Enid Blyton books when I was young, I really liked the famous 5 set of books.
Matei 22 Aug, 2013: The Jade Emperor and the 4 Dragons by Jane Langford and Emma Shaw-Smith the book is about a guy who was the controller of the weather, rainy or sunny.The villagers were in trouble because their plants couldn't grow.But the 5 dragon saved them from starving and turned themselves to water.And I liked the story and would recommend it because it is very historical. I like to learn and read a good book at the same time. These type of books are 'Historical Fiction', I would like to know more about this book sometime. If you have time maybe you can talk to me about ti?
Manaal 24/08/2013 Book Review on The Quest for Paradise By Geronimo Stilton 301 pages The book is about a mouse on his second adventure in the Kingdom Of Fantasy. He and his friends are on a quest to find the heart of happiness for the Queen of the fairies. They go through many different lands and the meet lots of people. I liked the book because it is colorful, slightly funny, rhyming in some places and above all, adventurous. It is an informal and an eye catching book because it has different fonts, colourful writing and lots of illustrations. I would recommend it to my friends and give it 10 fingers out of 10. This is an excellent review and has all of the information that I asked for, well done.
Aeddan: 22/8/2013: George`s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl. 89 pages. I think that a lot of book lovers will enjoy this book about George making a new medicine for his wicked grandma. Roald Dahl writing is very descriptive and he has a bit of evil humor. Short but good. It has all the things I asked for and tells us a little about the plot. I really like you use of descriptive words.
By Seunghyun Lee 27/8/2013 Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl 82 pages This book is about foxes ,Bean,Boggis and Bunce(Bean,Boggis and bunce are the nasty and mean farmer). Mr.Fox steal food in Bean,Boggis and Bunce’s farm.The farmers want to catch fox.They think when fox get hungry,fox coming out.But Mr.Fox and his children found underground passage to three farmers’ farm.When he trying to go back to his wife,he saw badger who is his friend.And he told invite animal to party.When the Mr.fox go back to the party with his children and food.There was Mr. Raddit’s family,Mr.Badger’s family,Mr.Weasel,Mr.Mole’s family and his wife.Finally they start the party.However Bean,boggis and Bunce were still waiting for fox. I like this book,because,it’s funny when Bean,Boggis and Bunce are still wait for fox. I would recommend this book. Roald Dahl is a good writer, you have made me want to read this book. I am glad you enjoyed so much.
Ran 27/08/20013 Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban, 317 pages By JK Rowling Harry’s third year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not off to the best start. The school is haunted by dementors - ghost like creatures that suck out your soul. But the new year is still full of twists. Harry’s got a brand new broom, a new teacher who is kind but strange, and with an escaped prisoner of Azkaban on the loose, it is not an ordinary school year. But which is worse, the escaped murderer or Ron’s pet rat, Scabbers? I recommend this book because it really makes you think and also sticks in your mind. It is probably for more advanced readers and it is hard to put down,but I give this book nine fingers out 10. What a fabulous review, I really liked the way you didn’t tell people the end of the story but just made it sound really exciting to read. I thought the books were better than the movies but agree with you that they are for an advanced reader.
Sheena Ball Aug 27 2013 Esio Trot by Roald Dahl 56 pages I recommend this book to Roald Dahl lovers and non Roald Dahl lovers this is about turtles and two people Mr Hoppy and Mrs Silver.I give this 9 fingers out of 10. Another good book by Roald Dahl, he is a good writer. Next time Sheena can you tell us a little more about the story and then we would know if it is the kind of story we would enjoy.
Cale The Magic Finger Roald Dahl 57 Pages This book is about a girl that has a magic finger that can do magic. The girl turns a family called the Gregg's into ducks! But she only does it when shes angry.I recommend this book if you are an early reader. Short review but to the point, I am pleased to see so many readers enjoying Roald Dahl. It is his birthday soon and we are going to have a special event to celebrate that fact.
Gakuto: 28/8/2013: INVASION Of The DOGNAPPERS by Patrick Jennings.197 pages. It’s about dogs vanishing into thin air. And a boy named Logan and his friends are going to solve the problem. I like the title of this book it is interesting. Would you recommend this book for others to read?
Manaal 29/08/2013 Little Red Riding Wolf by Laurence Anholt 64 pages This story is about a small wolf who visits his grandmother but a big bad girl always comes in his way. The main characters are little Wolfie and the big bad girl. It is an old classical story with a twist. The characters and gags will keep you glued to the book. I think it is entertaining and has funny language and I would recommend it. I would give it 10 fingers out of 10. Wow you really like to read, I am so happy for you. I like to read also. I would like to read this book because I always enjoy a story from a different perspective. Usually it's the Big Bad Wolf and lovely Red Riding Hood, this sounds different.
By Sara 30/8/2013 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. I think that people should read this book because its about a boy named Gregor that is baby-sitting is 2 year old sister named Boots while his mum and other sister is away for summer camp. While Gregor is washing in the washing house his sister plays with her ball and suddenly she drops the ball into a hole and jumps after it of course Gregor has to jump after her and that is where the underground adventure begins. I like the way you tell us just enough to get us interested in the book. Are there other stories about these characters? Also how many pages was this book?
Manaal 01/09/2013 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE LAST STRAW , By Jeff Kinney 217 pages Greg’s year is of to an awful start. His dad sends him to boot camp in his summer vacation, The Snella’s have a baby shower and someone is eating Greg’s school snacks. The main character is Greg Heffley. I liked the book because it is about Greg’s everyday life. I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10. Another excellent book Manaal, did you like the movies better than the book?
Manaal 31/08/2013 The Mummy With No Name by Geronimo Stilton 111 pages This story is about a mummy in a museum that suddenly comes alive! Geronimo Stilton, Bugsy Wugsy, Benjamin and Professor Crylic B. Sandsnout are on the case. My favorite character is Bugsy Wugsy because she is full of excitement and very entertaining. I really liked this book because it had a mystery in it and I love mysteries! I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10. The way you read I hope your Mum has joined a library because you read so quickly. Well done.
Ava Diary of a wimpy kid cabin fever By Jeff Kinney 217 pages 2/09/13 It is about a boy that goes to a school and is having a very hard time making friends . He is also having a hard time with his two brothers Manny and Rodrick. I think you should read this book because it is very is very funny and cool. You should talk to Manaal about these books, she really enjoys them as well.
By Tyler:Irma’s sandwiches 23 pages. This book is about a grandma that has a shop that people go to every day. People and animals go to irmas shop because she can cook any type of sandwiches. I think that people should read this book then it will give some ideas for good sandwiches a part for animals type of sandwiches. I will give 10 out of 10. Tyler this is a good review. I felt quite hungry just reading about it. What a great title.
Panashe Zulu: 2/9/2013: Matilda by Roald Dahl. 268pages. This book was about a girl who started reading big words that adults say at the age of 4. She loved her life but hated her parents because they weren't her real parents as they adopted her and they were very cruel to her because they would pull her hair and shout at her and lots more. She wanted to go to school but her parents refused because they wanted her to just watch TV, finally the dad let her go to school but the head mistress wasn't kind or good at all. You have to find out the rest from the book. I liked this book because it was interesting and it wasn't like our normal life, it was a difficult life for Matilda. I give this book 10 fingers out of 10. Well written Panashe, I think that we will read this book as a read aloud during snack break. Yopu will have to try really hard not to tell the kids what happens next. Have you seen the movie?
Kohju,this book about Mr.bounce. By:Roger Hargreaves.36 pages. I like this book.This book is very interesting. Because Mr.Bounce can’t bounce after he only put on shoes.(Ten finger of ten finger.) Thank you Kohju, I am very proud of you for doing this review. Well done.
By Seunghyun Lee 3/9/2013 Title: The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl 57 page This book is about a girl has magic finger. BANG! BANG! BANG! a girl saw blood! A girl put magic finger on! Gregg family turn into the bird. Finally, Gregg family turn back to the people. Next day,Mr.Gregg break his and his sons’. Mrs.Gregg is placing beautiful flowers and Philip and William,feed birds.Suddenly, Mr.Gregg said to girl who put on magic finger on to Gregg’s family “I change my name to Mr.Egg.” This book is telling us to do not kill lots of animal. I recommend this book. I will give 7 finer out of 10. This is an excellent review it has everything I was looking for. I am most impressed, keep up the good work.
By Junwen :3/9/13 :Title Lily and The wizard wack. It’s about in a castle have a king and queen they have three children , first is Lucy ,she can singing ; second is Emily ,she can play flute;Last is Lily ,she can make magic .Every body like Lucy singing and Emily play flute but nobody like Lily’s magic .Lily is not discouraged,she want to prove that she is good ,too. Thank you Jun Wen it sounds like you enjoyed this book. Would you recommend it for us to read? I like the way you used the word 'discouraged' thats a good word try to use it in your writing sometime.
By Chan August , 25 2013 There were Erik,Cris and some parents. They were riding a canoe. When Erik’s father left, they were going to somewhere and Erik could here some powerful sound. When he looked at where that noise was coming, he saw it was a waterfall.He said turn back!!! But they fell to the waterfall, Cris was fell to somewhere and Erik too. When Erik stood up, he heard Cris’s voice and he went to there. He needed the medicine so he could alive. And he found it but he was exhausted and his father gave to his friends and they called the doctor, when they found Cris and his dad said we will clean here and we will get to there. This is a good review Chan and you tell us a lot about the story but would you recommend this book to your friends, why or why not?
Title:100 fact about Mummies BY:Man Xin Date:4/9/13 This book is talking about all the mummies how they die and make them into a mummy and put them into a box. If you are a mummy, you will not able to rotted. You can able to stay in a pyramid for 25,000 years. In this book they give a lots of facts about the mummies. I like this book because it give a lots of important facts about the mummies. I would like you to read this book. It was good and it got lots of facts for you to understand the mummies. This is a very good review on a non-fiction book, I would advice everybody to read it.
Manaal 03/09/2013 TREASURY OF AESOP’S FABLES retold by Val Biro 198 pages This is a book with many small moral stories. Most of the stories are about animals for example The Hare and the Tortoise . I do not know who first wrote this book I only know who retold it. I got this book when I was small and this is the fourth time I am reading it. I think the book was good because the lessons it teaches make a lot of sense, it is easy to read and it has colourful illustrations. I would recommend this book to people from age 5 to 10. I would give this book 8 fingers out of 10. Fables are very interesting as each has a message or moral, just like you say each has a lesson. I like short stories because you can read them and know the ending quite quickly.
Josh 6/9/13 I think the book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of The Prehistoric World is a very interesting book full of facts that you would never ever know ever how addicting it is. Its a very good book but I would only recommend it for the higher level readers and not the lower ones because they will not understand it any way it is 600 pages long which is very big. Thanks. This is an interesting book Josh, maybe you can share some of those facts with the class.
Chapter 1 and 2 By Tyler 4/9/2013 Beast Quest Chapter 1:This book is about a new hero, his name is Tom.The main characters are Caldor and Tom. Since Caldor the hero got killed by a cursed dragon. Would Tom be able to kill the dragon and be the new hero? I really like this idea Tyler, you are telling us about the what you read this week. Are you enjoying the book? I can't wait to hear the rest.
By Andjani 5/9/2013 Thea stilton and the cherry blossom adventure Geroninom Stilton This book is about the thea sisters going to japan for a culture exchange program when they were busy exploring kyoto and looking at the beautiful pretty cherry blossoms a good item from kumis family was stolen from kumis family the thea sisters is trying to catch the thief then they found the thief. I give it 5-10. It sounds as if you would not recommend this book (5 out of 10). Manaal read another book by the same author you should talk to her about it.
Manaal 07. 09.2013 THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME by Roald Dahl 79 pages This is a fantastic tale of a giraffe, a pelican and a monkey. These three animals clean windows as a business. One day the richest man in England invites them to clean his windows..... Do they only clean windows or are they in for a big surprise??? To find out the rest read the book.I enjoyed the book because it has an exciting adventure that suddenly comes in. The pelican has an extra ordinary beak and the giraffe has a stretchy neck which plays an important role in the story. I would recommend this book to children from age 6 to 11 and I would give it 9 fingers out of 10. Another very good review, I am wondering if there is any Dahl books you have not read. I find him very English in some of his words, do you understand them all?
Dinosaurs pages 5-14 9/9 Cale. This book is nonfiction. If you want to know a lot about dinosaurs read this book! You can use this book as a pocket book,so you can use it at a museum. It contains continental drift and fossils (that is how far i got). This is a fact on continental drift that is written: All of the continents here are like a jigsaw puzzle (all of the continents connect together so it creates one continent,as in the Triassic period). Fossils are formed by: their flesh rots while there in a lake or ocean. The bone is left and that is covered with layers of mud,then that mud becomes solid and covers up the bone and theres your fossil.I give this book 8/10 fingers. Excellent Cale, this is well written and follows the example perfectly. You should talk to Josh he also is enjoying a dinosaur book.
Manaal 10/09/2013 STORIES FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD by Huda Khattab 45 Pages This is a book full of short, true and interesting stories from the Muslim world. These stories are about courage and faith and some of them have morals. I enjoyed this book because it preaches honesty and kindness. My favourite story is called A Dinner of Smells. This story is about a beggar who smelt delicious food from a restaurant. The owner saw him and told him to pay for smelling his food (to find out more read the story). This story has an unexpected ending and a fair conclusion. I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10 . This would be an interesting book to share during our Beliefs Unit, remind me again after the winter break
By Sara Monnich. 10/09/2013 Mr.Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton. 226 pages. This book was about a man named Mr.Gum another man named Billy a girl named Polly and a bear named Padlock. In the world of men: Mr.Gum and Billy can see a bear out the window and they were going to start a concert with a dancing bear so they took the bear and forced it to start dancing. Then polly saved Padlock and they jumped on a boat to take them far away from there. They end up being on a beast island were Padlock belongs and then they go home. I think others should read this book because its a fun book and the words are a bit mixed up. I would give 10 out of 10 for this book. This is a good review Sara, your writing is becoming better and better, well done.
Aeddan : The Ranger`s Apprentice by John Flanagan chapters 1 to 15 9/11/13 It is about a Boy named Will [see book one] who goes on a journey to get help from the Celts with Horace [see book one] And Gilan [see book one]. They run into some difficult business. It is a hard book but they are fun, as are all of them. Well done Aeddan, would you recommend this book?
Roald Dahl The Magic Finger 57 pages Chan 11/9/2013At first, Philip, William and Mr.Gregg went to hunt but the girl use the magic. But nothing happened.Next day, when Mr.Gregg woke up, he couldn’t stand up he felt that was so fun.He saw he had a feather. He was so frightened but not the children.
he children were flying in the house and they went outside.They saw some birds going into their house. They made the nest.They returned to a people and they said they will never hunt the animals and they went to their house. What a great author he is. His birthday is coming up. I would like to hear you read this book to me sometime.
By Ava 11/09/13 Pippi in the south seas 116 pages . This book is so far about a girl named pippi and she lived in a house with a monkey and a horse. She has so friends to.Her father didn’t live with her. He lived on a boat but one day pippi’s dad comes back and he says to come with him to the south seas but pippi doesn’t want to leave her friends. Did the horse live IN the house?
Tyler Anna and the magic coat 11/9/2013: I like this book because it talked about rain. I like it when it rains sometimes. I like it because it cools down the temperature and I don’t have to go for my swimming lesson. This is a good connection Tyler The story is about a girl who planned to go on a picnic but it started raining. So Annas grand, gave her a magical coat that can change the weather. She made the day sunny so she can go to the picnic. The coat works wonderfully but it did not help her when she played hide and seek outdoors. I give this book 10/10 because i really like the start and the end. I wish I had a magical coat.
By Panashe Zulu: 11/09/2013: George's Marvelous Medicine: by Roald Dahl: 112 pages. This book is about a boy named George and he has a horrible Grandma that needs medicine at 11 o'clock everyday. One day George's parents went out and he was left all alone with his horrible Grandma. Before his Mother left, she said that he had to give his Grandma her medicine at 11 o'clock, he decided to make his own medicine. George started adding lots of things that are not suppose to be in medicines. He added shampoo, oil and lots more. He finished it of with some brown paint so that it looked just like Grandmas real medicine. He poured the real medicine in the sink and put his marvelous medicine in the same glass the real medicine was in, he put cold water and gave it to his Grandma to drink. When his grandma drank it, she grew and grew and grew until she was on top of the roof. She said she had magic powers but George told her the truth and proved her bye giving a chicken the medicine. It was a fun book and you all have to read it find out what happens to Grandma. I give this book 9/10 and I recommend this book!!! I wonder how many books Roald Dahl wrote? We should celebrate his birthday because I think it coming soon.
Man Xin Title:The very old kettle 11/09/13 By:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a woman and her five kids were living in a house. The woman who has the kettle called Mother Mimble. Her kids and Mother Mimble like the lovely kettle. When the kettle was on the fire ,it like to sang.When Mother Mimble put a tea bag into the kettle and after a while the kettle was really fragrant , Mother Mimble will know the tea was ready to drink. Unfortunately, the kettle had a big hole so Mother Mimble said” I think I should buy a new kettle for myself.I should not use this ugly and old kettle again, I must thrown it away.” and so she did but this wasn’t the poor kettle’s end of the life because Mother Mimble’s neighbor pick the poor kettle to sold it to the museum. Mother Mimble’s neighbor got a lots of money after they sold the poor kettle and the poor kettle was happy ever. She is a good writer of children's books, I used to read her stories when I was your age.
Matei Stink The ultimate thumb Wrestling Smackdown 11/9/13 52 pages chapter 4 by:Megan Mcdonald This book was about a kid could Stink. And their parents wanted Stink to do a sports. So Stink searched for a sports but all of them were boring but there was a commercial of thumb wrestling and he watched the movie so he told his mom and she agreed so Stink practiced with his friends. And made his own model and there was a tournament coming up.I think that this is a very funny book because his name is funny and I don’t think thumb wrestling is a sport. I think everyone should read this because it makes you want to read it.I would give this 9 out of 10
What an interesting charater this 'Stink 'seems to be.
By Junwen ;11/9/2013Tittle :The Police Man Who Had Small Feet.The story is about: Have a policeman he name is paul ,he is a policeman so everybody call him P.C.Paul .But he have a problem is he had a small feet ,everybody laughed him .He went to home and he hope got some idea.He got a good idea is he go shop to buy a big boots .When he was chasing a hurgar ,he fall down to water.But if a big machine rumbled ,as it drew near to P.C Paul ,but Paul feel like nothing .Then he went to so many countries. I loved the title of this book, it makes me want to read it.
Title:(Goblet of Fire) By:J.K. Rowling Date done by:6/9/13 “Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire” Is talking about , a summer holidays and soon Harry Potter will be starting his fourth year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Harry is counting the days; there are new spells to be learnt, more quidditch to be played, and hogwarts castle to continue exploring.But harry needs to be careful there are unexpected dangers lurking……… this is what is written on the back of the book. Please keep the reviews in your own words.
By :Junwen 5/9/13:Title Eleven by Lauren Myracle It’s about birthday ,when Lauren Myracle was eleven,she’s best friend came to her birthday ,and about they played Chinese jump rope on the playground ,I like this book ,it was very fun .I think I would like it as well.
Matei 5/9/2013 How The Future Began :By Anthony Wilson 59 Pages this book is a non fiction book it was talking what kind of things are going to be invented in the future.Well I learned that there will be automatic cars that drives by themselves well I think this is a cool book about the future I will give this 9 out of 10. Very interesting, I think that this technology is already out there.
Sheena Ball Sep 11 2013 Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout By Andy Stanton 256 pages I recommend this book to kids who like long books. I like this book. I give it 9 fingers out of 10. What is this book about?
Gakuto 9/9/2013 CAVEMICE Watch Your Tail! By Geronimo Stilton. This book is about cave mice, Geronimo’s ancient ancestor, Geronimo Stiltonoot. One day, Meteors falls from the sky, and everyone except Geronimo Stiltonoot, has a awful stomach! He had to do something. Can he make it?On the day you were born 11/9 /2013 ( Kohju’s birthday) This book is about the day you were born. It’s not Non-fiction, but it’s good book. That is a good connection to the book, the same day as Kohju's birthday
Josh I’d recommend this book to the class as it is easy to read and very funny. It is also very interesting because there is a boy named Stink and he has a great sense of smell and he dreams to be a smeller scientist who smells all kinds of new products.One day he goes to the Gross Me Out exhibit. Stink sees a lot of different things that smell really bad and gross. The main thing is that he gets a quiz of smells and gets all the smells correct. When he gets home he talks to his mum the fact that he had got all the smells correct. Thanks Josh, you wrote a really good review and I would like to read the book if I knew what the title and author were.
Tyler All about chocolate 12/9/2031: This Book is about chocolate The Mayan discovered chocolate. Its made from cocoa seeds harvested from pods of the cocoa tree. It explains where it grows, how the cocoa are harvested and processed into chocolate plus many other facts. The best part was when I saw pictures of people the harvesting the cocoa beans. It immediately made me think of chocolate. I give this book a 10/8 because it had facts but I wanted more so I could make my own chocolate and eat it forever. I love chocolate!!!! Tyler, you have such a good sense of humor, great review. Reading it made me hungary for chocolate.
By Seunghyun Lee 10/9/2013 Title:The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Page:408 Main character is Mary,Dicon,Collin and Marsha. This book is about the garden that change Mary and Collin’s life.I recommend this book. I will give 10 finger out of 6. I thing the garden is magic, because it change Mary and Collin’s life. Wow, this is a tough book to understand, and you are right it did change many lives.
Peter pan by Ava 94 pages 17/09/13: It is about a boy that never grows up named Peter Pan. Peter pan likes to go down to the human world and go in open windows. But when Peter goes to this window there was a girl there and her sleeping brothers thats when Peter takes them to never land for a big adventure. Did you enjoy it?
Man Xin Title: The goblin’s toy shop Date: 12/09/13 By:Enid Blyton 192 pages.This book is talking about an old man was open a toy shop at the end of the village. Every children were very happy about that. At the morning, the toy shop will open, every children will get some money from their mom and dad and they did. Some of the children like the toy but some of the children don’t like because there don’t have train, toy houses and the toy that the children.Some of the children buy the soldier, dolls and stuff. At the other morning, the children were very nervous because their toys were gone. The children had no idea where did their toys gone.They asked their mom and dad,their grandma and grandpa and also their friend but they all said ‘I got no idea where did your toys put.’At the midnight, the children were not going to sleep because they want to see who is the thrift in their village but they only see their toys walked to the end of the village and they got idea where they will going.’Hey, my toys,can you stop walking to goblin’s toyshop?There had not treasure in goblin’s toyshop!’Fortunately, the toys didn’t hear what did the child said.They followed their toys until they stop.The children known where their going so they went back to their house and have a sweet dream.The next morning, all the people were around goblin’s toyshop to wait and wait until the old man open his shop.Finally, it’s open the old man came out and sorry to them and give them extra money. The pitiful old man was gone with a sad smile. What a terrific review Man Xin. Would you recommend this book?
Man Xin Title: I SURVIVED Date:12/09/13 By:Lauren Tarshis This book is talking about a boy name Lucas who loves to play football.His father’s friend, Benny also loves to play football too.One day, a plane was flew very low , Lucas never seen the plane was flew very low. The plane was accidentally hit the big and tall building but Lucas didn’t dead.Unfortunately,lots of people were dead and their family were very upset. Also the big and tall building was fall down.The New York City is become very dark because the smoke was covered New York City and lots of aeroplane smoke around.After I read this book I think the people and their family were very upset.I wish you can read this book.(It was happen in September 11, 2001 and the time is 9:03 )(This a true story but I think the character wasn’t a real people)(If you want to look at this video, you can check at the youtube and you must to type in ‘the attacks of september 11, 2001)(The author was really famous and the author had made a lots of book but all she made the book all true except the character). This sounds like a very interesting book. You are right this thing really happened. Where did you get this book? You have made me want to read it.
11/09/2013 Manaal ORANGES IN N0 MAN’S LAND by Elizabeth Laird Chapters 1 to 5 116 pagesThis is a true sad story about a girl who lives in Lebanon, when they are having war. Her mother died when their house got bombed so now she lives with her two brothers and her grandma. To find out more read the book. When I read the title of the book I thought it would be a made up story but when I found out it was non-fiction I thought it might be boring. As I started to read the book I got more and more interested in it. I could imagine what the pictures of the story might look like because of the descriptive writing. I would recommend it to people who enjoy fascinating stories and so far I would give it 9 out of 10. I am so glad you are enjoying this Manaal. It fits in really well with our unit, there are a number of organizations that help people in need during a war and we will be researching some of them.
19/09/13 Man Xin 4SB Title:Sneezing Powder By:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a man called Smarty, he was a bad person ever in the town.When is winter all day, lots of people will go into Smarty’s shop and buy some honeys,lemons and big yellow pills that could helped to care the cold but when summer season, there’s not people went in Smarty’s shop because the weather hot so there’s not people went Smarty’s shop.One day,Smarty think a very a really good idea to make people caught a cold.Smarty go to a cook shop and buy some sneezing powder.The other morning, Smarty was on the second floor looking for a person who walked through his shop.When Uncle Prim was walked through his shop, Smarty pour some sneezing powder on Uncle Prim. After a second, Uncle Prim was sneezing very loudly.Smarty ran to his shop and shouted loudly “Uncle Prim, are you having a cold? Come and have my honeys,lemons and pills.”So Uncle Prim did.After he buy them and went back home.Smarty do the same things to every people in his town.The end of the day,Smarty was closing his shop and waiting for tomorrow.At the morning, lots of people were around his shop.When Smarty was get into his shop, lots of people even police were very furious to hit Smarty and get all the money that Smarty has yesterday.The polices were push Smarty into a small jail. No toilet ,friends and money. This is really good Man Xin and definitely in your words, I can tell you really love Enid Blyton
Manaal THE DRAGON PROPHECY By Geronimo Stilton 310 pages Geronimo is on his fourth adventure to the Kingdom of Fantasy. This time he has to find a stolen dragon egg! The prophecy says that whoever has the firebrand ( like Geronimo) is the twelfth knight, will find the dragon egg and will restore peace in the Kingdom of Dragons. Will he be able to fulfill the prophecy or will he fail? I really like all of Geronimo’s books because they are adventurous and have a lot of expression. I recommend this book and give it 9 out of 10. I am surprised by how many students in our class enjoy this author, perhaps I should try one sometime. What book do you suggest?
By Panashe Zulu: 22/9/2013: My Naughty Little Puppy A home for Rascal by Holly Webb: 110 pages. This book was about a girl called Ellie and she really wanted a dog. Ellie went to the pet shop with her brother Max, her sister Lila and her mum.She wanted to look at the puppies but she couldn't see the puppies because her Mum, Max and Lila were blocking the way so she went and sat down. When she sat down, there was something licking her so she looked under the chair and she saw a puppy. Ellie wanted that puppy so she got it but Max and Lila were very upset because they wanted a different puppy. She got home and they didn't know what to call the puppy. After a while, Ellie thought of a name and they named him Rascal. When rascal got to Ellie's house from the pet shop, she started playing with him and he was a very big problem because he kept on eating shoes and making people fall over. Ellie didn't want to shout at him because he was to cute so one day her friend told her that you have to shout at him if you want him to be good but she didn't. Rascals home was the kitchen and Ellie's dad didn't close it properly one night so he sneaked out and went to Ellie's room and slept with her but she said," You have to be quiet because my Mum will shout if she finds out" so he kept quiet and slept the whole night!!! I recommend this book because rascal is very Naught but Ellie doesn't want to shout at him and I give this book 10/10! READ THIS BOOK!!! I can tell that you really enjoyed this book, have you ever had a puppy?
Sheena Ball 30/9/2013 Cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 Movie novelization I recommend this even though it is a behind the scenes of the movie cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 it was still a good book. In this book it talks about exactly what happens in the new movie that will be coming out soon.I would give this book 7 fingers out of 10. So this was a fiction or non-fiction book?
Chan Written by Jen Green 48 pages 2/10/2013 This book is about how the people in the cold place. Some scientists are there to check the temperature of frozen worlds.The temperature is going down so it means Earth is getting hot. In the cold place the people use Reindeer because in Antarctica, there is no cars. And also harnessed wooden sleds to teams of husky dogs that pulled them along. A nineteenth-century the hunters are catching a whale. They wear Reindeer leather because Reindeer’s leather is very soft and warm. There are not so many scientists are in Antarctica. They take a picture with the animals and discover how can animals can be alive in the cold place. They made a tents with a Reindeer’s leather or an iglue. In this book, one of the scientist said you must not throw the rubbish in anyway and you need to recycle. I think this book has a lot of information and a facts. So this book is very good I think. Well done Chan, this is a good non-fiction review.
The secret garden By:Ava 111 pages 1/10/13 This book is about a girl named Mary that live in India but one horrible day there was epidemic of deadly cholera and Mary’s parents died and she had to live with her Uncle in a castle. In the castle she had a maid named Martha and she had a brother named Dickon. Mary and Dickon got together very well .One evening in the castle Mary went to Martha and said,”I want to know more about my Uncle” so Martha told Mary that Her Uncle used to have a wife and the wife liked Mary’s uncle so much that She made a garden and in the garden they would spend wonderful times with each other but one day the wife was sitting on a branch of a tree and the branch broke and she died so Mary’s Uncle shut down the garden that she made and no one was seen in that garden ever since.After Martha explained everything to her she went outside for some fresh air but when she went outside she found a little hole and in that hole there was a key .Mary picked up the key and tried to open every door with .At the end Mary went to one last door .It was the the garden that her uncle shut down ten years ago so Mary slowly put the key in the door and whoosh the door flew open and Mary went inside. After Mary went in the garden she went back to her room but on the way there she heard some loud crying coming from the room she was standing next to so Mary opened the door and she saw a little boy on a bed crying. Mary slowly said why are you crying boy. The boy quickly looked up and said ,”my name is Colin. I was just was crying because my life is so miserable because I paralyzed myself and everybody thinks I am going to dye”.”Hey said Mary I think I have a good way to cheer you up .Tomorrow do you want to come to a garden .I am to sad to go because my dad your Uncle didn’t visit me in since my mom died because I only remind him when my mom died but I will try and go ok said Colin”So the next day they Colin ,Mary and Dinkon went to the Garden and That reminded Colin of his mother and then a second and the he said to Mary “I want to try and walk” so Colin actually walked. Meanwhile Colin’s father was at a place close to the castle and for a second he heard a noise coming from the garden so he went to the garden and he saw his son called Colin so Colin hugged his father when he saw him and Colin’s father thought it would be wrong to just leave his son alone for a long time so every day Colin’s father would visit him. I'm glad you are enjoying this Ava, we had to read it in school when I was your age.
Matei Captain Underpants and the Attack of the talking Toilet 136 pages This book was about two kid that were could George and harold they made comics about captain under pants.At school there was a inventions fare at school well the school principle didn’t allow because last year they did something very bad to that principle while the invention fare.Then they made another comic could the Attack Of The Talking Toilets and when they were walking in to a place and they were something could Pasy 2000, they thought that was a copier and copied the magasian then it copied real model and toilets cam alive.So captain underpants came and beat them up.this was a very funny book it made me want to read it i recommend the whole 4th grade reading it because i bet every one will laugh when they read it because i laughed also.I would give this 10 out of 10. Nice work Matei, this group of books is very popular.
By Kohju Nagaoka 15/10/2013 Olivia Goes Camping By Alex Harvey 25 pagesWhen Olivia goes to camp,Olivia always has five steps. I feel its a big job. If I were
him I couldn’t do it. And I will go camp in on the rainy night. Then i will take a shower.eight finger to ten finger. It sounds as if you really enjoyed the book, I would like you to tell me more about it sometime.
By Seunghyun Lee 10/9/2013 Title:The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Page:408 Main character is Mary,Dicon,Colin and Marsha. This book is about garden. There was secret garden. But it’s not a just normal garden. Because it change Colin and Mary’s life. Before Mary met garden,but after she met the garden,she began to love environment. And she began to kind to her servant. And Colin can’t walk,and he thought he will die and he hate his life,,but he can walk and love his life he want to live. This book is fun, I will give 6 finger out of 10. I had to read this book when I was your age, I enjoyed it as well. Many lives were changed because of the garden.
Tyler Beast Quest Trunk 3/10/2013: On this mission Tom, the hero is going on the adventure to free the good beast in the dark realm. His buddy Elenna is following him on every mission or challenge that is on. On his way to find Trunk the beast he met his old enemy. I give this book a 9/10 because most of the parts are just finding the beat, Trunk. But the main thing is that would he be able to free the good beast in the Dark Realm?........I would like to know more about this book, you have got me interested.
By Andjani Thea Stilton And the Dragongs code Geronimo Stilton The book is about Thea going to Whale Island to teach. Then there was this new weird kid then one day in a storm he was gone and Midge’s pots were gone and then a hose was gone and many things were gone. Then the Thea Sisters went to figure why everything was stolen then they figured it out. I give it a 8 -10 Everybody seems to enjoy the Geronimo Stilton books, I must read one sometime soon.
By:JunWen 16/10/13 Title:Strawberry Shortcake and the Friendship Party.This book is about the strawberry has a friendship party she invited every her friend ,she told Honey give those letter to everyone ,but when Honey need give the letter to Angel Cake have wing so it's cannot find it .Then Angel Cake know this ,she was so sad why Strawberry doesn't invited to her ?Then Orange Blossom tall this to Strawberry ,next she went to Angel 's house said sorry then they become to best friend . It sounds as though you enjoyed this book Jun wen, how many fingers would you have given it?
By:Sara Monnich 16/10/13: The Sister Club by Megan McDonald. 187 pages.This book is about 3 sisters that have made a sisters club. The sisters club meeting is a meeting that you have with your sisters. Three times a week they go to the club. The club is held in the oldest sisters room. Sometimes there could be an emergency meeting so then the oldest sister has to blow a whistle. I really liked this book because I understood it very well and now maybe i can communicate a bit more with my sister. I would give 8 fingers out of a 10. Well written Sara, you have told me the main details and you have an opinion about the book.
Ava Sprinkles and secrets. By:Lisa Schroeder.So far I read up to page 43.17/10/13. This book is so far about a girl named Sophie that has a best friend named Isabel who was just entered got into a cupcake contest in New york city and Sophie was missed Isabel very much but she was also very jealous because if you win the cupcake contest you win 1000$ check but one day when Sophie was watching T.V she hear a Strange knock on the door. She opened the door and she saw her teacher from Stage camp. Her teacher started speaking straight away .She told Sophie that she would have to come with her to Las Vegas because Sophie’s teacher showed her mom some of the Video’s of Sophie Singing and dancing so since Sophia’s teacher’s mom was in a stage agency she said that Sophie could join the agency.So far I would give this book 9 fingers out of 10 Ava you are not only getting to be a good writer but you're skills at summarizing are really improving.
Gakuto: 18/10/2013: Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent by Geronimo Stilton. 110 pages.This book was about Geronimo being a secret agent. One day he meets his friend Kornelius. He was a friend when they were little. One day, Geronimo had a important meeting with the president and with his father. But the next day, the blow the important envelope and he lost it! He tried to get it but he could not! You can find out what happens next! Gakuto, you should find others that have read this book, if you look through these reviews you will find many that really like this author.
Man Xin Title: The Magic Watering Can Date:18/10/13Author:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a boy called Tweeky .He is a very lazy person.One day, he is talking to his neighbour and the nighbour, Mr Lamp, he is talking about Tweeky’s farm.Mr Lamp asked Tweeky “Do you watering you plant? If you didn’t watering your plant will all die.You will wasting your money to buy the plant seed.”After Tweeky talk to Mr Lamp,he is thinking a bad idea which is take magic from his another neighbour, Mother Luck.At the afternoon,Tweeky is going to Mother Luck’s cottage and take some spell to make his watering can become magican while he making it he say “Water,water,pour without stopping.”Then the watering can go to Tweeky’s farm and pouring out water.Day after day the watering can pour without stopping and the all plants die.There’s nothing to pour at.The watering can look at the door and see the door isn’t close, the watering can go into Tweeky’s cottage and start pouring water at the doorstep and all the way to Tweeky’s bedroom.Tweeky is slepping in the bed,look like he has a sweet dream.Suddendly, the watering can start pouring at Tweeky’s mouth,the watering can think that Tweeky will wake up but he didn’t, he just drink all the water in the mouth.The watering can is very angry with that so it start to pour at everywhere in his cottage.After a few minute,Tweeky is wake up,he want to go to the toilet and he is falling down on the floor.He see the watering can still watering at his cottage.Tweeky quickly go to Mother Lucy’s cottage and tell her the whole thing which is happen just now.Mother Lucy run to Tweeky’s cottage and say “Stop, pouring water out of your mouth!”and the watering can stop.Tweeky is really sorry about that.He say ‘You can give me any punishment but Mother Lucy didn’t give any punishment because he already got a big punishment,that is cleaning up the whole cottage. This is a very thorough review. You do not have to write this much if you don't want to. Summarizing is all about picking out the main details only.
By Seunghyun Lee 21/10/13 The Amazing Voyage by Geronimo Stilton 287 pages This time was 3rd trip to The Kingdom of Fantasy to Geronimo Stilton. Frog said,“The Queen the Fairies had been kidnapped by queen of the witches.” Geronimo Stilton went to the The Kingdom of Fantasy. He made company called,“Fantasy”. There was Geronimo, Strongheart, Thunderhorn,Sterling, Puss in Boots,Horizon and Beatrice Bigfoot. Fantasy company arrived to Nightmares,where Queen of Fairy was on. Geronimo fight with Queen of the witch. And Geronimo defeated her. Finally Geronimo went back to home.I recommend this book, because this book is fun. I will give 10 finger out of 10. Excellent work I cannot wait to read this book.
by Andjani Oranges In No Mans Land Elizabeth Laird This book is about a girl and her family in a war. So they had to go away then the mother died because she was packing.Then they found a rich hotel then they stayed in the hotel then granny got sick then Ayesha had to go to doctor leila for some medicine.Then granny got better. Did you like this book Andjani?
Sheena Ball 21/10/2013 The BFG by Roald Dahl 199 pages I read 9 chapters of this book so far it is a great book. There is a girl named Sophie and she lives in a orphanage with more little girls her age. One night she was looking out the window and she broke the rules by staying up late and what she out the window was a tall big giant with a long trumpet and a suitcase. He was looking into the other houses with his trumpet and he would stick the trumpet in the window and blow. When sophie was watching the giant came closer and closer and took Sophie to giant land they went into a cave and Sophie talked to the BFG and the BFG said that Sophie can never go back to her orphanage and Sophie was sad but they were happy together . Then later the BFG showed Sophie a snozzcumber Sophie tried it and did not like it soon they were talking and a big thump like thunder was heard before the BFG could tell Sophie who it was the big thing had come into the cave and Sophie had to hide on the tabletop behind the snozzcumber then the giant that has come in the cave took the BFG away and Sophie moved into the snozzcumber then they came back and the BFG told the giant to try some snozzcumber and he ate some and when he was chewing Sophie was in his mouth and the giant did not like it so he spat it out and Sophie went flying through the air and then giant left and the BFG found Sophie and helped her back to the tabletop. This book is a good book so far and i would give it a 7 fingers out of 10 so far. Nice work on the important details Sheena, your summarizing is getting much better.
Ran 21/9/2013 Eldest by Christopher Paolini, 999 pages Eragon is now training for magic and sword fighting with the elves in Ellesmera while his cousin, Roran is forced to move out of Palancar valley- along with the rest of the village- to Surda so that he can escape from the evil Ra’zac who threaten to kill them all ,and save his girl friend from the clutches of the Empire. Both hated the Empire because the Empire sent the Ra'zac to kill their father , destroyed their home and had shattered their simple life. While the Empire may be terrifyingly evil, fear is not an option when your mind is focused on one thing: Revenge. Fabulous word choice Ran, can infer from the review that you are enjoying the book?
Ran 17/10/2013 How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell 227 pages Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd is having lots of trouble training his minute dragon, Toothless. He will have to train Toothless by Thor’s day Thursday, or he will be exiled from his viking tribe. But, just as Toothless might have been able to pass on Thor’s day, disaster strikes. This is a funny and gripping book, which leaves questions twirling in your mind after reading the book. This book is not too hard and not too easy and I will give this book 8fingers out of 10. So what do you think, the book or the movie, which is better for you?
Panashe Zulu: 21/10/2013: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. This book is about a Fantastic Mr. Fox and three horrible men Boggis, Bunce and Bean and they want to KILL Mr. Fox, they decide to wait at the hole he lived in. A few days went by and they didn't have any food because Boggis Bunce and Bean were waiting outside for him to come. Before all this, he wanted to go and get some food for his family and when he went out of his house, his tail got shot off by a gun. He quickly went back into his hole and was lucky he didn't get shot anywhere he could die. NOW they were starving because they couldn't get out of the hole. One day Mr. Fox went digging for food with his children and on the way, they bumped into one of Mr. Foxes friend. He helped them find food and suddenly Mr. Fox hit into something wooden. He opened the wooden thing and went and...... He found FOOD. It was one of the three nasty men's farm house, he went into the last 2 men's farm houses and found more food, so finally he got food for his family. He invited everyone to his house to have a feast and everyone cheered for FANTASIC Mr. Fox and while all the animals were eating, Boggis, Bunce and Bean were still waiting in the rain with their guns at their side and they waited and waited and waited for Mr. Fox! I am really looking forward to the end and also to find out if you would recommend it to your friends.
By JunWen 23/10/13 Title:Washed Away ! This book is about a boy went to new house so he brought his thing ,when they will go out rain came here he open his bag his little cat willam came out into the water , the boy was so sad .After rain he promised must find Willam he look around ,when he sat on his dad's seat he saw Willam then they hold Willam to home and walsh . What was your opinion of this book (did you like it) and how many fingers out of 10 would you give it?
Aeddan:23/10/13 Freedom`Wings by Sharon Dennis Wyeth. 104 pages. It is a historical fiction story . Freedom`Wings may have a slow and sad beginning but brightens up later on. It is about a slave boy who ran away.He travels with the underground rail. The dialect at the beginning may be hard to understand but it gets better later on. I would say 9 out of 10 fingers. Aeddan this is a really good review. You have used some very good vocabulary words, they are the kind of words you use when speaking. I am impressed with the effort that went into this review, it is short but to the point and you gave me your opinion. I am going to read it myself.
By Andjani Cheetah Animal In Danger Rod Theodorou This book is about Cheetahs in danger and how it is in danger.It is also about what they are,where they live,how many cheetahs are there and also many facts about them I like this book because i can help them.I give this book a 10-10 I am interested in how you can help Cheetahs Andjani. I also think Cheetahs are rather wonderful animals.
Cale, Shiloh: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 137 pages This book is about a dog named Shiloh that is mistreated by a man named judd travers. Siloh runs away and a boy named marty finds him but his dad take him back. Shiloh comes back to Marty and marty hides him up in the hill so his dad won’t take him back. but later a german shepherd chews him up his parents find out they take Shiloh to the doctor and he’s fixed in 1 day. But later Judd finds out that they have his dog so his dad says he has to give it back in 2 days. In 2 days time Marty goes over to Judds without Shiloh to tell him that he won’t give it back,so judd says if he won’t give it back Marty will have to work 20 hours to buy Shiloh. After 20 hours of work Shiloh is Martys forever or is he? This book has a Newbery Medal and I would give it 9 fingers out of 10 because it catches you although it is a hard book because its very slang and a lot of hard words but I liked it. This book is in a series. Very nicely written Cale. Your review tells me a lot about the book but without telling me the end. I have read Shilo and like you, really enjoyed it. I did not know that it was a series of books.
Matei ORANGES IN N0 MAN’S LAND by: Elizabeth Laird This book is a true story about a girl that was living in Lebanon. Few days later war started and the house blew up.She had to stay in a little house full of homeless people they divided the corners for each family.After a few days later her grandma got very ill and got sick. The little girl had to go to the other side of the town it was very dangerous when she got there she need it to find a lady could Dr.Leila. She was a woman she had called a UN truck so it could help her because she was from the other side, so grandma can get better and her father came.This is a very nice ending.I would give this 10 out of 10 I really liked it. Well done Matei, this is a well written review. I'm glad you liked this book
Joshua Meerkat Madness A DARING DESERT ADVENTURE by Ian Whybrow Once there were a tribe of Meerkats called the Really Mad Mob they were kind of crazy but polite and friendly, until one day they have an unwanted visitor a tribe loner that had been kicked out because she was weak and didn’t get the food for her queen. She was a lovely little meerkat that had a fine coat of soft smooth fur. Her name was Radiant from the sharp eyes. She had come to rest in their burrow and gets found in the morning sunshine while the Meerkats were doing their warm up.They found her when she was coming out to get her food and was to go back into hiding where she would eat her food and then the mob introduced themselves to her except for Mimi the smallest girl. She was so defiant and she didn’t even say hello. Based on my reading so far I would give this book 10 finger out of ten. I am really looking forward to hearing the end of this story, Meerkats seem really cute and funny on TV. This was a good idea the author had to write stories about them.
By Panashe Zulu: 27/10/2013:Whats for dinner Mr. Gum by Andy Stanton. This book wasn't my best book because I didn't really understand it that well I can't tell you what it is about because it really confusing so I give this book a 2 out of 10. I don't recommend this book because it's very confusing and complicated for children my age.
I like this review Panashe because it is honest. We won't always like the books we read. Next time try using the 5 finger rule on the 1st page of a book then you will not waste your time. Well done .
Tyler Dougal Trump 4/11/2013 : This book is about a boy named Dougal Trump. His family is threatening to kill him. He also believes that there is a monster in the shed but his whole family doesn’t believe him. Sometimes his mom, dad or siblings will blame him for everything and i believe that he is innocent like me. I give this book a 10/10 because it is sometimes not my fault but Dougal and I have a connection. What an excellent review Tyler, I really like the connection between you and Dougal. Well done.
Title:My place in space By:Joe Levine Date:4/11/13 Man Xin This book is talking about there a place in space somewhere.Those people were like earth people.Their house was small and ugly. There has lots of alien with the alien human and of cause there also has dead people and they also live with alien human. An interesting book Would you recommend it to anybody to read? How many fingers out of 10 would you give it?
By Seunghyun 5/11/13 James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 156 pages This book is about James. He had great day when he was 4 years old. But his parent eaten by rhinoceros that escaped from the London Zoo. So he live with his 2 aunts called “Sponge and Spiker. They always bully him with no reason. But one day he saw grandpa that are really strange. He gave him a thing that looks like a grain of rice with a green color. The grandpa said “If you eat this, you will not miserable in your live. Now It’s yours!” However somehow he drop thing that grandpa gave. Suddenly the pitch grow on the tree. Larger and larger. In night, he went to the pitch and suddenly he found tunnel. And he go in to the pitch. And he sew humongous bugs there. They got friendly with James and they travel. They was on sea,sky and U.S. They lived in U.S. and they all find their job and did hard work. And James play with lots of his friends. I recommend this book because it’s great story and it’s fun. I will give 9 finger out of 10. I'm glad you enjoyed it, please remember to not spoil it for others when we read it in class.
Man Xin Title:Mr Binkle’s Boots Date:6/11/13 By:Enid Blyton Mr Binkle was a very mean, fat, rich and not kindly person, everyone in the town don’t like him. The prince of the town was a ugly, clean and fair person. He always make the laws become more fair to everyone even though he was ugly, everyone in the town were still like him.One day, the prince wanted Mr Binkle went to his palace and have lunch together. Mr Binkle dicided to wear a new hat, a new shirt and a pair of new boots.The important day was coming, Mr Binkle was wearing his new hat, his favourite shirt and his favourite boots. All the children was throwing mud at him but he didn’t realize that his favourite boots have a big hole on it. Every servant were laughed at him even the prince. Mr Binkle was went to another town to live because he don’t want people to laughed at him again. You have used some nice descriptive words here. I'm glad to see you are still enjoying Enid Blytons work.
Ran 6/11/2013 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins 308 pages. When Gregor’s little sister Boots runs behind a washing machine, Gregor follows her and WOOSH! He falls in to the underland, a place of giant bats, giant cockroaches, giant rats, and purpled-eyed people. Now Gregor-and Boots- must forfill a prophecy and realizes how his father had vanished years ago. He was taken by the giant rats! Will Gregor be able to profil the prophecy? This book is captivating and twisty, with humor from Boot,s courageousness. This book uses good vocabulary and I give this book 8 ½ fingers out of 10. Is there more than one book in this series Ran? Did they shrink or are these creatures just gigantic?
Aeddan: Flying Free:By Sharon Dennis Wyeth:88 pages 6/11/2013 Flying Free is the second one of the series, it may be a bit of of drag but it is definitely worth reading. It is not as exciting as the first but it is a good book to read because it holds a lot of interesting descriptive words. I think if you liked the first one you will like the second one. I give it a ten out of ten. So what is it about?
Ology Series: 12 books. By Cale This series tell you about what book it’s called like Dinosaurology it’s obviously about dinosaurs. I think you should read these books because they are great for research and you can learn something out of these books,but they all have something special in them on the back page of the book. These books are fun to read and teach you a lot about your topic. I rate this series 9 fingers out of 10. You should read these because they are very good books. well done Cale, it's good to have a few reviews about non-fiction books.
Andjani Eric’s Travel Diary By Louis Schofield This book is about Eric being grounded and he is not aloud tv for 4 weeks. instead of being bored he goes on a hike with his mom in one of the tallest mountains in the world. It took him 2 weeks to get there but when they got there, he did not want to take the plane home he want to take a walk home.10-10 What was the name of the Mountain Andjani? I have hiked up Mt Everest but I didn't see Eric.
By Panashe Zulu: 12/11/2013: George Brown class clown world's worst wedgie/ by Nancy Krulik: 125 pages. This book was about a boy named George and he really wanted a toy from the toy shop but his mum said that he needed to earn his pocket money to get it. The next day when George was walking to school with his friends Alex and Chris, he spotted Louie and his friends showing off the new toy he got. The toy was the one George wanted. Louie was George's worst enemy. One day when George went out for dinner with his family, he spotted a shooting star, he wished to be funny to the other children but not to get shouted at. His wish only came half way because the shooting star disappeared in the middle of his wish. For the past days, he ruined everything for his friends and himself. Luckily, he managed to get money. He went to the toy shop but the toy he wanted was gone. His friends and he were very upset but when they were walking to school, they noticed a broken toy next to Louie and it was the toy George wanted, so he found out that the toy wasn't worth buying because it would break anyway. I learnt that you shouldn't take things just because of its looks. I recommend this book because it is very interesting and it tells you lots of good things. I will give this book 12 fingers out of 10 because it's SO GOOD. Super review Panashe, I like the choice of words you use and the enthusiasm that comes out in your writing. Well done, it sounds like a great book.
Aeddan: Flying Free:By Sharon Dennis Wyeth:88 pages 6/11/2013 Flying Free is the second one of the series, it may be a bit of of drag but it is definitely worth reading. It is not as exciting as the first but it is a good book to read because it holds a lot of interesting descriptive words. I think if you liked the first one you will like the second one. It is about him and his family establishing a life in Canada there is a little surprise at the end. I give it a ten out of ten. Good Aeddan, I like the word 'establishing' is it one of the words from the book? You say that you liked it because it had some interesting words, so that makes me think that establishing was one of them and you chose to use it in your review. Well done.
Cale. Amulet Season. Kazu Kibuishi. 5 books. This season is about a mystical world when a girl named Emily and her family moves into a new house. Emily finds a mysterious necklace. What Emily doesn't know is it is carrying a curse. This curse takes this family into another world. In this world her mom needs to be cured so Emily and Navin (her brother) travel and find the monster who poisoned her but then they find robots created by Silas. He was a stonekeeper who fought evil elves. Now Emily's quest is to cure her mother and destroy the elves race. She gathers allies and enemies along the way. Will she succeed in her quest on this worldwide journey. I quite like this season because it catches you and new characters come in every book. I rate this book 9/10 because it is a great season plus there might be a new book. This one sounds good Cale. Don't you dislike finishing a good book? On one hand you really wanted to know what happened at the end but on the other you get sad because you are finished with something that you really enjoyed.
By JunWen .14/11/2013 Tittle : Diamond . This book is about diamond . The diamond has 58 facet each . The largest diamond ever was found in 1905 in South Africa.It was called the cullina diamond .The star of Africa diamond wighs 530.2 carats .It was given to king and used as part of the kng's sceptre .The Hope diamond is anther very valuable diamond . The Hope diamond was found in India .It weighs 45.52 carats . I like this book it tell me a lot of information about diamond .I give this book 10-10. Very interesting Jun Wen it sounds as though you learned many interesting facts about diamonds.
By:JunWen ,Title : My Herb Bag .This book is teach you how to make a Herb Bag.You need , cloth,scissors,stuffing ,spoon,dry herbs that smell good ,a rubber band and a ribbon.First cut the cloth into a square ; second put the stuffing inside of the cloth .Then put some dry herbs on a spoon and put on the stuffing .Next , put the cloth over the herbs and stuffing .Last we puts a rubber band around the clothe and put a ribbon on the bag .I love this book it was so nice and I know how to do this now.I give this 9-10. Another review on a non-fiction book, this one sounds interesting as well.
Gakuto: 18/11/13 The Christmas Toy Factory by Geronimo. 98 pages. This book is about Geronimo helping the Santa Claus. He had to be the Santa Claus because wasn't very good. Geronimo had a lot trouble but he started to get use to it. What happened in the end? You find it out. Would you recommend this book?
Aeddan:18/11/2013: Best Shot in the West: By Patricia C. Mckissack and Fredrick L. Mckissack JR.131 Pages This is a factual story but some of it may be made up. It is a graphic novel but it has a lot of good vocabulary. It refers to historical events in American history. It is about an african boy who becomes a cowboy and learns all of the hardships of it. It is all in all a very good book. I give it an eight out of ten. Nice work Aeddan, this review has all the elements that I have in our example. I really enjoy this genre of book, it is called Historical Fiction. Not only do you enjoy a good story but it also teaches you about the history of the time.
Panashe Zulu/21/11/2013:Bake a Wish Friendship Fudge by Lama Honeywell: 89pages.This book is about a girl named Lily and her desk was always messy. Her best friend was having a halloween party but as I said, Lily's desk was always messy, she accidentally put the invitation in the bin when she was cleaning up and didn't know she was invited. She was very upset and when she was walking to her grandma and brother, her grandma said she was invited. Lily and her best friend didn't talk for a long time, her best friends name was Antonia. Antonia now found another friend. One day when Lily was in the car with her mum, brother and grandma, she saw Antonia give Stephie (Antonia's new friend) a charm bracelet. Lily got very upset. When they reached their destination, (Grandmas house) they started to bake some things for the party and then Lily thought of a brilliant idea, she thought to make a friendship fudge for Antonia. When she finished, they headed to the party and Lily gave Antonia the fudge, luckily Antonia liked it then Stephie came running towards and asked Antonia to show Lily the bracelet. Lily thought it was for Stephie but it was actually for Lily and Lily and Antonia became Best friends forever again. This is a very thorough book review Panashe. I guess there is a message in this book, perhaps you can tell me what you think that message/lessson is?
Sheena :22/11/13 BFG by Roald Dahl 199 pages I recommend this book because Roald Dahl makes very good and interesting books.This book is about a girl name Sophie. She is an orphan. One night she saw the giant and the giant spotted her. The giant took her away to giant land. The giant’s name is BFG. Later on when they were talking the bloodbottler came. The blood bottler is a giant that is bigger than the BFG. The BFG told him to try some snozzcumber he did not like it. He left without seeing Sophie. There’s a lot more to this story that I liked too. If you are like me you can read read read the whole book. This book is a fiction book. I give this book 10 fingers out of 10. Good job Sheena, this has everything that I asked for in a book review.
By Jun Wen 11/25/2013 Title is Maria's Family Celebration.Page:13It about that day is a celebration called Mexica Independence Day .Maria and her brother Luis getting ready for a big party . They draw them parents also her big sister Emily .Next they blow the balloon with 3 diffrent colours white ,green and red .Then they put sweets and candy in a box .After that they went to find their mum and get something.Last Maria and Luis practice their dance it was so pretty.Last their parents and family came to Maria's house and celebrate .I like this book I will give it 9 fingers out of 10. I like books about other countries it teaches me a lot.
By Seunghyun Title:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Page 190 Charlie and his family are poor. His family members are 7. Charlie,Mr.Bucket,Mrs.Bucket,George,Georgina,Joe,Josephine. Six grown-ups and one child. One day, Mr.Willy Wonka the mystery person made golden ticket. Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt,Violet Beauregarde,Mike Teavee and Charlie Bucket.
First Augustus went inside to pipe and he disappeared. Violet ate gum that incompletion gum so it could have adverse reaction.Fist noting changed. But then Violet turn into blue barry. Veruca went into the Nut room. She saw squirrel and she wanted to have them. When she trying to catch one of them Suddenly squirrels push Veruca to dump. When her parents are looking for their daughter,squirrels push them so they also fall into the dump.Mike went inside into television room. He wanted to be send by television. If somebody send by this television, they get smaller. Because it’s for chocolate. But he did. so he got small.Mr. Willy Wonka asked how many people left. And Charlie answered only he left. Mr. Willy Wonka said he will give his factory. First time Charlie asked isn’t it joke. But Mr.Willy Wonka said his old enough so he going give his factory to Charlie. They rode Great Glass Elevator and they went to Charlie’s house and they brought Charlie’s grandparents and parent. Charlie and grandpa Joe explain what happen. When everybody got inside to great glass elevator. Mr. Willy Wonka said they will travel to really cool place…...
I recommend this book because it’s really fun. I will give 9 out of 10 finger. This is my favorite Roald Dahl book. Do you remeber in James and the Giant Peach when the peach runs over the Chocolate Factory?
Ava Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 26/11/13This book is about a person named Jean Valjean who is a stealer but really isn’t stealing just trying to help the poor people. When she was a child her family was about to starve so Jean stole an apple from a man so she had to go to jail for ten long boring years and after she stayed in jail for ten years they said Jean was a ex-convict . Later in her life she became the mayor without anybody knowing she was a ex-convict but then they found out and she was forced to leave her job.One day when Jean was walking on the street she saw a poor little girl as a slave working for a very mean lady the little girls name was Cossete. She was very sweet and kind so Jean asked if she could have the little girl and the mean lady said,”yes”.Cossete and Jean started living together and sooner or later Cossete was dating someone .Jean was very jealous because she was always spending time with Cossete. Soon after they started dating a war had began and Cossetes boyfriend was forced to go and fight so Jean stood up and saved Cossetes boyfriends life and Jean slowly began to get weak after she saved Cossetes boyfriends life and very slowly Jean started to die. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 Wow Ava, this is a classic book, it was written along time ago and is considered one of the greatest books ever written.
By Sara: 26/11/13: Easy & Mixed by lots of different people. 134 pages. This book contains lots of different stories and it can also be riddles or jokes. I really liked this book because if you're not in the mode for one story then you can read another. I would recommend this book to my classmates and to others, i would give this book 8 out of 10.mmm a joke book huh? I'm not sure a joke book is worth a review, I wouldn't call it a real book. Next time find a book with short stories if you want to review it.
Chan Geronimo Stilton The Dragon Prophecy 302pg This book was about the lost last Dragon Egg. Sterling, the queen of the silver dragon, was so sad that the last dragon was lost! That’s why Sterling called Geronimo.( It is just a dream) Sterling gave a room for Geronimo Stilton and it is made out of a rock.(Even the fruits!) The silver dragons like to eat some spicy food. At the end, they found a last dragon egg in the trolls hous. The war has started and Geronimo spotted a witch, Cackle! She has a magic ring and she shot at Geronimo but Thunderhorn, the king of an elf, has helped him. However, Geronimo got a special vial and he dropped more than two drop.( The Nymph said that you need to drop once) He thought he did a wrong thing but Thunderhorn became a people!(Actually he is a person)At the end, Geronimo and the knight has won! They also got two cute, little dragon.( One is pink and the other is blue.) And also the bad dragon, ( the fire dragon) Firebreath returned to a kind and soft dragon. And then Geronimo returned back to his home with a Rainbow Dragon. Nice review I feel like I know about Mr Stilton's books many students really enjoy him.
By:Kohju Nagaoka 28/11/13 Pokemon OP battle dimension By:Simcha WhiteHill 32 pages A boy named Tyler would like to get a Pokemon called Yanma. He get tried to catch Yanma many times. But he failed every time. However he finally could get Yanma to cooperate with his companions. I like this book. Because bad guys, Team Rocket. Obstructed him while Tyler tried to get Yanma. It’s very funny. 9 finger out of 10. Thank you Kohju, Pokemon is very popular with boys and girls of your age.
Josh Wings Of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy Tui.T Sutherland So far I have read 46 pages of the book Wings Of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy. There was a prophecy that was made to stop a war that was going on.Three different types of dragons met up with a secret type called the NightWings and the other 3 were the Skywing the Seawing and the Sandwing. They were talking about making a prophecy of five dragonets that were each different by their type. Each were kept in a very different place because the dragonets were very different and so were the 4 who met up. The three dragons set off to build an underground tunnel that would have different rooms for different purposes.Then they set off to find the dragon eggs for the prophecy. Unfortunately the Skywing got out of Dune the sea wings grip and fell to the ground with a landing that cracked the egg and the baby dragon was never going to live. The Sea wing rushed over to the RainWing and stole an egg. Then brought it back to the other eggs. Kestrel the Skywing was furious and called her the failure. 1O years later he the eggs had all become dragons whose names was Clay,Tsunami,Sunny,Glory and Starflight. They were all trying to escape except for Sunny because they were being badly treated by Kestrel mainly. I’d give this book a 10/10 but wouldn’t advise for ESL students. I think it is very detailed and very interesting and at the same time unique. A nicely detailed review with some excellent words. Try to use some of these in your next narrative it makes for a very interesting read.
Aeddan:2/12/2013: Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy. 392 pages. Skulduggery Pleasant is about a walking, talking fire throwing skeleton and a twelve year old girl. They try to stop a villain from bringing back the evil Faceless Ones.The Action kept me on the edge of my seat. I also liked the fast pace of the book. I think that advanced readers will like the book. It may have some hard words but other than that I think that it is a great book. I give it a ten out of ten. Look for the sequel Skulduggery Pleasant Playing With Fire. This is a good review Aeddan you followed the example very well. I like your descriptive adjectives.
Panashe Zulu:3/12/13: The BFG by Roald Dahl/208 Pages. The story I am reading is the BFG and this is what I have read so far. There's a girl called Sophie and she was laying in her bed but she couldn't sleep because there was a gap between the curtain, she went to close it when she got distracted at how nice the outside looked. Suddenly, she saw a shadow, it was long and thin. Softie got scared and ran to her bed and hid under her blankets but before she could say anything, the long and thin thing (giant) had grabbed her. The giant took her all the way to giant land and the giant went into his house with her. That is what I have read so far. I am still reading the book but it is very interesting already, I will recommend this book to the classmates. For now I will give this book a 8/10 because I have just started reading it. I think you must have read all of Roald Dahl's books by now, they certainly are well written books. You might enjoy Ian Flemmings 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', he's the man who also wrote the James Bond books.
Anne of green gables by Ava 4/12/13 101 pages. This book is about a girl named Anne. She always wanted a home and now she has one but the family was expecting a boy so Anne got really sad but Anne was very useful but sometimes very cheeky and bad . She goes on a long adventure with this family. I would give this book a 9 out of 10. Ava you are reading some very good books, again this one is a classic. Can you bring in the actual book that you read sometime? I would like to see the type of edition you are reading.
Chan Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dah 82 pg Once there was Mr Fox. He was intelligent and fantastic. He stole the foods from Boggis, Bunce and Bean the rich men. They wanted to catch Mr Fox so they held the gun and waited behind Mr Fox’s hole. Mr Fox smelled them so he went back into the hole. The next day, BBB(Boggis, Bunce and Bean) thought about an idea to catch intelligent and fantastic Mr Fox! They were trying to dig out the hole but Mr Fox went deep, deep into the hole. BBB were tired so they brought a tractors. They started to dig out the hole. Mrs Fox was exhausted so that she couldn’t dig out anymore. All the family was going to starve. So Mr Fox thought about an idea and he brought four little foxes and digged out the hole. “Where are we going?”, said the little fox. “ We are going to No.1, Boggis home to bring fat three chickens!”, Mr Fox replied. Mr Fox found the chickens so he caught three fat chickens and the little fox brought a fat three chicken to her mom and said ,” Dad said prepare for a feast.”Next, they met Badger the good digger. Mr Fox invited Badger to his feast. Badger also helped to dig so they went more faster and faster. And then they reached at No.2, Bunce Storehouse and took the finest and fattest ducks and geese. The two little fox carried the ducks and geese and the went back to their mom. The last, they went to Bean’s Secret Cider Cellar and took three ciders. When they went back, there was full of the visitors(Mrs Fox and three Small Foxes, Mrs Badger and three Small Badgers, Mole and Mrs Mole and four Small Moles, Rabbit and Mrs Rabbit and five Small Rabbits, Weasel and Mrs Weasel and Six Small Weasels) and they all were excited. But!!!!!!!!!!................... !!! Outside the fox’s hole, BBB were still waiting , holding their guns and it also rained. Nicely done Chan. Your last review is a good one Chan, well done.
Manaal 5.11.13 The Naughtiest Girl Marches On By Enid Blyton 167 pages Elizabeth is finally a monitor again! Everybody is happy with that decision.... or are they? Some boys are turning against her and leaving mean notes in her desk. Can the Naughtiest girl solve the mystery?I really liked this book and I would recommend it. I give it 13 out of 10 since it was so interesting. :) You might like to talk to Man Xin about Enid Blyton books, she is an avid reader of that author.
By:Jun Wen Title:The Homework Lesson ,Date:8/12/13 Pages 22.This book is from Raz-kids is about a boy called Ryan went to fifth grade in Mr.Rose's class.Before so many people heard that in Ms.Rose's class you must finish your homework if you don't she will became to a monster . But Ryan saw Ms.Rose look so nice it dosen't same like they said so he just go in .Ms.Rose give them a little homework said that they must finished at Thursday .On Wednesday Ryan's cousin went to his house they play whole afternoon. Time to sleep Ryan saw a lot of homework on his table he forgot to finish so he rushed ,but it was very late .The next day Ms.Rose check everyone's homework from each table . Some people same like Ryan, Ms.Rose became to a monster and said that they must finished those homework then can leave to this classroom . After that nobody forgot to write their homework .This book a little bit scary so I give 8 fingers out of 10. This is a good review Jun Wen and thank you for choosing a book from RAZ kids to review, this is the first time a student in our class has chosen to do this.
By:Matei Beast Quest Kragos and Kildor the two headed demon,:184 pages by Adam Blade The main character is Tom Avantia and Elenna,he beated a lot of evil monsters and saved people in danger. This time he beated a two headed demon named Kragos and Kildor.Kildor looked like a evil red deer and Kragos looked like a creepy lamb and it had a eye like a snake they both had huge horns.And eventually Tom beat the demon going between the two heads and the two headed monster just new that there were sticked with two different animal so they ended up fighting.I would give this book 9 out of 10 because It is very fun and it makes you want to read I you guys read it. Good review Matei you make the book sound exciting. Make sure you edit before sending in a copy that everyone will read.
By: Jun Wen ,TitleChina Pages:19 Date : 9/12/2013This book is from Raz-kids.Is all about China
~China is a biggest country .If you went to China you must go to the GREAT WALL .More then 2,000 years old the fist emperor called Qin Shi Huang Di(秦始皇帝)He started to build this long GREAT WALL . But at that time, people are very hard early this GREAT WALL . It is more then 6,437 kilometers ( 4,000 meters). LONGGGGG.
~Gaint Panda.
The Chinese people are so proud of the gaint panda .Many pandas will spend more then 16 hours a day chewing bamboo,eating about 10,000 pounds in a year.
~Chinese words
The Chinese words was very hard then other things . The offcial languege of China is Mandarin.Which uses more then 6,000 characters instead of the 26-letter alphabet used in the English languege.For example: 火,凤凰,圆明园,唐朝,森,女孩.....
~China
Also China has a long and rich history .The capital city of the China is Beijing .It is a city almost 14 million people .
~Conclusion
After read this book review did you enjoy it ? I was really enjoy it to myself . Anyway I really like this book very much I learned more words in this book .So I give this book 10 fingers out of 10! This is very interesting Jun Wen you have discovered some great facts about your mother country.
Gakuto 9/12/13 The Dog’s Tale by F. Di Bello 12 pages This book is about dogs and cats. Before the cats and the dogs were friends. They helped each other. One day, they opened a party but it started to rain. So they went on a farm. The cat changed the dog’s tail.The dogs were angry so they chased the cat. What do you think will happen? Then, read it! How many fingers would you give it?
Cale Shiloh Season By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor,120 Pages Shiloh is Marty’s dog now but Judd gets drunk a lot and tries to run Shiloh and Marty over. Shiloh is out at night barking,Marty and his dad run out to see why. When they reach Shiloh something terrible has happened to Judd. They start serving him food and send him letters then he heals up. Shiloh Marty and dad visit Judd and this time Shiloh is not scared. I rate this book 9 of 10 fingers because it’s juicy and you want to keep reading it. This is the sequel to Shiloh, correct? Which was better the first or the second book?
Josh Storm Runners Roland Smith So far I have read that Chase is a little boy whose mum died in a car crash and so did his little sister and that a few years later that he was sitting down in his house having breakfast and his father said that he was just going to park their car and that he would be right back when he was coming back a struck of lightening hit him and Chase went to help but his dad was unconscious and had to go to the hospital where he was in a comer for 2 weeks and when he woke Chase was glad to see him.Then his dad decided to help others by becoming storm runners and would help prepare a city or a town that was going to be hit by a hurricane tsunami or a tornado and right now they are in Florida. And are trying to stop a hurricane named Emily and Chase goes to school there with his friend and on his first day he has to go in to the principals office and has to talk to the principal about what his life has been like so far. Then he goes to every class with his class with his friend except for PE and he figures out that hurricane Emily was heading right towards him and that he is in very big danger and that his dad could be in an even worse state so he just watches whatever is on. I would give this book a 9/10 I like your review so far Josh. The book must be loosely based on some real life people as I know there are people who do exactly what you are describing.
Sheena 12/12/13 George’s Marvellous Medicine By Roald Dahl. I am half way through this book. This book is a good book. This book is about a boy named George and he thinks his grandma is crazy so when he was supposed to give his grandma medicine he made a different medicine and started growing. I give this book 6 fingers out of 10 so far. Thanks Sheena, I would be interested to know if your opinion changes after you have read the entire book.
By Panashe Zulu: 2/1/14: Bella the Bunny by Lily Small: 129 pages ( Happy New Year Mr. Burden) This book was about a Bunny called Bella and she lived in a magical world called Misty Wood, she wasn't any normal bunny, she had wings and she could fly.Everyone in misty wood had a job, example the cobweb kittens had to collect dewdrops and put them onto the cobwebs so they looked pretty, bella was a bud bunny and her job was to open up the bluebell flowers. Her best friend Carla flew by and said hello, suddenly the two friends saw insects coming and realised that it is insect sports day. The two friends didn't want to miss it so they rushed to there jobs to finish them fast so they could get there in time, when Bella got to the last flower, she heard a voice coming out of the flower, she tried opening it but the voice kept on coming. Finally the voice came out and Bella found out that the voice was a ladybird, the ladybirds name was Lexi. Lexi was suppose to go to the insect sports day but she couldn't because she only had 1 big black blob on her back, Lexi was scared all the other insects would laugh at her. Bella tried everything to get spots for Lexi but it didn't work.Suddenly a butterfly flew past and said that he was making sure no insect was left out fit the sports day. Sadly, he got Lexi and bought Lexi to the sports day, 1 of the ladybirds team mate broke a wing so Lexi had to replace him. The sports day had started and the ladybirds were racing the beetle.When the third ladybird was about to pass it to the fourth (Lexi), the third ladybird couldn't see Lexi because everybody was covering her, Bella shouted out, " To the one spoted Lexi," luckily she saw Lexi and charged after, Lexi got the baton that the two teams were given and went for it.Lexi beat her opponent and she was everybodys hero. Your best review yet Panashe, well done.
Tyler How to cheat a dragons curse 9/12/13: This book is about a boy named Hiccup and his friends. They are looking all around the seas to find the venomous viper, and trying to cheat a dragon's curse. It is a cold weather the dragons are hibernate. He also has his own dragon but it is small. Now they are having trouble finding food. so will they find the venomous viper? I really liked your word choice
By Andjani 12 chapters Thea Stilton And The Legend Of The Fire Flowers This book is about the Thea sisters going to a beautiful,nice and lovely country called Hawaii to enter a hula competition and also stopping the volcano to erupt and pore lava everywhere that is how much I got up too. Be careful abut your conventions Andjani.
Ran 20/12/2013 The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle 262 pagesThe Mack children and Rover must find their mum and get their dad out of prison for making a saw that looks like a machine gun. Can the family reunite before the orphan catcher catches the children? This hilarious and fast moving story tells of many characters that are pretty much irrelevant to the layout of the book but it all comes together in the end. This book can be read by good readers and also people that don’t read as well. All in all I give this book 8 ½ out of 10. You could write the back page blurb for this book, you make me want to read it.
Aeddan:15/12/2013:Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire by Derek landy. 389 pages.
In Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire, Skulduggery confronts an old enemy that he fought a long time ago. Skulduggery and Valkyrie try to stop the Faceless Ones from coming back. The way the enemy tries to bring back the Faceless Ones is by making a Grotesquery who can bring back the Faceless Ones because it is a half god. The fate World rests on the shoulders of a living skeleton and a teenage girl.I give it a ten out of ten. Aeddan, this is excellent with a terrific use of vocabulary, this is one to proud of.
By Seunghyun 13/12/13 Dinosaur Warrior Bean by Seungho Han 489 page
After Earth destroyed by flood, 4 island, 1 contient appeared. One of island called Tiamat. People in there live with dinosaur. One of most popular game is called dinosaur battle. Most important thing in this game is commune.
There’s boy name Bean who wanted to be the dinosaur warrior. You can be dinosaur warrior if you are under 20. But you should go to the dinosaur school. Bean didn’t passed his test so he can’t go to dinosaur school. However when he go to his house, he found a dying dinosaur. He save him by giving water and food. And he named it Taro. However, his grandfather was master so he went to his grandfather and bagged please teach him. He teached him and teached him. Finally Bean went to real game and he learn a lot. But one day somebody who’s finding Taro(evil guy who catch Taro’s mom) caught Taro. However he display potential power. And they defeat bad guy.
This is my favorite book in the world. I recommend this book but it;s Korean. Anyway I will give 10 finger out of 10. This is a terrific review. Well done and keep up the good work.
By Seunghyun Captain Underpants and Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav pilkey
So far, George and Harold made their principal Mr.Krupp to Captain Underpants. If somebody snap their finger, Mr.krupp will turn into Captain Underpants, however if somebody put water on him, he will turn into Mr. Krupp.
They had lots of good adventures. At the last adventure, there was mean clone and they stole the money from bank. Original George and Harold make them disappear. But police thought they stole the money from bank. So they went to juvenile.
Tippy went to future and he saw destroyed world by 2 zombis. He thought he should help them even they are enemy. So Tippy helped Mr.Krupp and George and Harold.
I recommend this series because they are funny and very entertain. I will give 10 out of 9 finger. This book is so popular amongst children, well done for reading it and then writing a good review.
By:Kohju 9/1/14 It’s Funny Funny Day By:Satoshi Kako 27 pages
Kaminari-chan was fallen down with the fat round thing. Daruma-chan tried to get it. But he couldn’t do it. When Kaminari-chan and Daruma-chan were crying, Kaminari-chan’s Daddy came and got it. After that, Daruma-chan went to the Kaminari-chan’s country and played there. I like this book. Because Daruma-chan is short and he couldn’t get the fat round thing. 10 fingers out of 10 fingers. Super Kohju, you are getting better and better.
Ava The journey to Atlantis.By Scholastic.308 pages. This book is about a boy who washed up on the shore and these girl finds him and calls her friends the thea sisters for help.The thea sisters take him on a strange adventure to take him to where he lives. I would give it a 8 / 10 ..
Cale Don’t Fall Now 1&2 400+ Pages (Many Pictures)
In these books Ricky can fly but only when no one is looking which is a bummer for him because he wants to be FAMOUS. His dad can also fly but his mum can’t. No one must find out that he can fly. 2 hilarious stories in each book. There are 4 books in total but i have only read 2. So far this is a funny series and you should read them today. (They will totally make you laugh) Authors: Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon.
By Jun Wen Title: Cam Jansen.Date13/1/2014 .This book is call Cam Jensen and the Mystery of the Television Dog is about Cam went to Mr.Lee's bookstore with Eric and his twin sisters, Donna and Diane .they were waiting in a long line outside Mr.Lee's bookstore they were all waiting to meet Poochie .(Poochie is a dog name )Donna got a book call Pig Tales also Cam read this book from 3 years ago Donna asked what happened to it to Cam.Cam close her eyes and said click then she can remenber what dose this book about .When it was they turned to see the dog Poochie ,they was so happy and tuch it but Cam saw her hand is very dirty Cam close her eyes and remenber what dose Poochie looks like then she told to her friend that is not Poochie ,they can't belevies it so Cam give them picture og Poochie they saw some spots is different way .So they everyone but Mr.Lee said no they are joking so tell trainer to ask some qusetion if it can do but it(Cloudy) didn't do it just look at tariner .Cam and her friend follow Cloudy they went to a small house they saw a man was sit over there and they saw there is Poochie over there beside him so they got idea to get Poochie .Finally they got Poochie and give it back to Mr.Lee .I was really like this book it's not easy and not heard for me so I give 9 out f 10.
Ran 13/1/2014 The Witches by Roald Dahl 158 pages
Me and my Grandma live in Norway, where many witches live. One day, when they go on holiday, I realise that the the witches are holding a meeting there. I notice that the witches are going to poison sweets to sell which makes children turn in to mice. Will I be able to stop the witches from transforming all kids into mice?
This book has funny vocabulary and a twist in the end which sets this book apart from others.
I think it suits people who are pretty good at reading and I give 8 ½ fingers out of 10.
By Seunghyun Captain Underpants and Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav pilkey page:310
So far, George and Harold made their principal Mr.Krupp to Captain Underpants. If somebody snap their finger, Mr.krupp will turn into Captain Underpants, however if somebody put water on him, he will turn into Mr. Krupp.
They had lots of good adventures. At the last adventure, there was mean clone and they stole the money from bank. Original George and Harold make them disappear. But police thought they stole the money from bank. So they went to juvenile.
Tippy went to future and he saw destroyed world by 2 zombis. He thought he should help them even they are enemy. So Tippy helped Mr.Krupp and George and Harold.
I recommend this series because they are funny and very entertain. I will give 10 out of 9 finger.
Aeddan:15/1/2014: Skulduggery Pleasant The Faceless Ones Derek Landy. 422 pages.
I really like this book because it can make you think about the story at hand. It is an edge of your seat book. People try to bring the Faceless Ones back and Valkyrie and Skulduggery try to stop them.I think that advanced readers will really enjoy this book. I give it a ten out of ten.
Sheena 21/1/14 George's Marvelous Medicine By Roald Dahl 104 pages This book is about George making a new medicine for his grandma because she is crazy. After his grandma drank the medicine something bad happened. Later his mom and dad came and saw what had happened. His dad told George to make more Medicine so he made 3 more but he accidentally gave some to his grandma and something bad happened again and then something very bad happened and then the story ended. I did not want to tell you what happened because it will spoil the story. I really like this book. I give this a 10 fingers out of 10.
Manaal 20/01/2014 125 pages EJ12 By Sasuahn Mafcelarn Shadow has a new invention that will make it extremely hard for Shine to crack their codes and stop their evil plans. Special agent EJ12 has to get into the factory and stop their plan. At the end she saves rabbits and a animal shelter. I liked this book a lot because it was a thrilling story full of excitement. I would recommend this book and give it 10 out of 10.
By Panashe Zulu: 20/1/2014: The Sheep-Big by Dick King-Smith:134 pages
The book I am reading now is about a guy call farmer Hogget, who goes to a pig sty and he finds a place were you have to guess the pigs whight. The pigs name is Babe, Farmer Hogget wins the pig and the pig makes friends with a sheep-dog, the sheep-dog becomes his mother. Babe has to learn how to become a sheep-dog preferably a sheep-pig. He is not doing to very well so what's going to happen next.
By: Joshua GRANNY! By:David Williams/ Tony Ross. 22/1/2014 296 pages Ben was a regular school boy who had parents that didn’t really care about him at all.
It all started one day when he went to his boring grandma’s house. She was not sitting in her usual spot but sitting in a spot where she could sit with Ben and talk to him and so he told her that she was going to let him in on a secret that she never told anybody i her life but Her mum and dad who were long gone. Which was a deep and dark secret that could get her arrested for the rest of her life. ben was about to be stunned that his grandma was a gangsta and that the first diamond she stole was from a rich woman and man who lived on the top of a hill. One night when his granny was a young girl and she was foolish and didn’t understand the consequences of stealing, she went to a rich mans house to steal some food from him. So far I would give this book a 8% out of 10%.
By Andjani. name of book: Dork Diaries Written by: Rachel Renee Russell 30 Chapters This book is about a girl named Nikki which came to a new town and went to a new school. She tried to make friends but nobody liked her. But she made two friends there names are Zoey and Chloe. But she wanted to be more popular so she tried to get a new iphone but her parents won't let her.But one day when her mom came home from shopping she bought something for Nikki. Nikki was so excited but then her mom gave a diary instead.I give it 9-10
By Sara: Semlan och Gordon By Moni Nilsson, 28/1/14. This book is about a teenager girl and a teenager boy that have been mad at each other for about 3 weeks but then one day when the boys mother gets a heart attack and then they become friends again. I have only read about 23 chapters so i am not finished yet.
Tyler The Wizardsons 27/1/2014: This book is about a family who are wizards they have a pet dragon who sets the BBQ. They have one daughter and son. they are learning wizardcraft. They also have neighbors that are strange too. They are actually troubled because they are planning a party but they forgot somethings. So will they find it or not.
Gakuto: 30/1/14 Extreme animals by Kathie Lester 15 pages. This book is about animal’s weight and how tall it is and some special abilities. The book also tells you about how long they live. There is so much details about animals.
By Sara: 3/2/17: TEN by Shamini Flint. 146 pages. This book is about a girl that loves soccer, even though she has never kicked a soccer ball before. She is from Malaysia. Her favorite team is the Barcelona team, her favorite player is Zico. Her brother does no like soccer at all. He likes hockey. I would give the chapters that I have read a 9 out of 10 because it is quite interesting.
Gakuto 2/3/14 Sharks by Kira Freed. 20 pages. This book was about sharks. It written about different kind of sharks. I learned that it’s bad to kill sharks because sharks are the important part of the balance of life in the world oceans. I liked this book because I like learning about sharks and has a lot of information. I would recommend this book to others.I will give 7-8 fingers.
The prince and the pauper by Mark Twain. 4/2/14 95 pages. This book about two boys . One is a beggar and one is a prince. One day they met and they tried each others clothes on. The boy that was actually was a prince but dressed in rags went outside to tell the guard something but since the two boys looked a lot alike the guard thought he was the beggar . How will they ever switch back. I would give this book a 10/10 . by Ava
Lee <The warrior and the giant> 6 feb
Long long time ago.In the village there had a giant called Jack.He is a bad guy,he eat the people and gets the money.One day warrior came to this village.The warrior know there has a giant,the warrior said “I can killed the giant.”One day the warrio take the sword.In the end the warrior killed the giant THE END.
By Preritt Raut 06 Feb 2014 Book review of Running Rhino The name of the book is Running Rhino. The Author of this book is Mrs.Mwenye Hadithi. Number of pages in this book are 28. Illustrator of this book is Mrs.Adrienne Kennaway. Main characters in this book are Rhino and bird named Tickbird. The Theme of the book is that Rhino is running everywhere and is throwing mud and sand on the other animals, and Tickbird is challenging Rhino to stop him from running. I liked this book, because it was fun to know what happened in this book and to see how Tickbird challenged Rhino. I would give this book 8 out of 10 fingers.
By Jun Wen,Title:The Trouble with English.written by Ned Jenson.From RAZ-KID The story is about a girl named Ting Yao who came from Shanghai China.She left her old country with her dad,mum and her brother. Before she came her friend said that it's very hard to speak and study English but Ting Yao don't think so .She think English is easier than Chinese. But she was wrong , English is very hard to study it and it's used different idiom to Chinese. For example:In English one letter can used different sound like if the first letter in this word is C it's can be Cat and Circle .And when Ting Yao was studying English some people were be mean ,they laughing to her and make fun to her .(That's because she cannot speak exactly right she read R is L) so that's why people like to make fun to her . When she feel bad her mum always said maybe some day" I" can speak English as well as my own language . I like this book it's tell us what is difficult to study a new language if someone said the word sound in- correct you need to help and not loud to laughing . I give this book 10 out of 10.
Panashe Zulu: 11/2/14: Slob by Ellen Potter: 199 pages
Slob wasn't a good book to read because it says bad words like: HELL and CRAP and those are very bad words to me and probably to other people. It is very rude and offensive for children. It is a story that jumps around and changes the subject every three or two chapters, I don't recommend this book to children because as I said, it says bad words. I give this book a 1/10.
It was all about Oreos when suddenly, it changed the subject to something else. I really don't think children would like this book or think it's interesting.
Sheena 12/2/14 Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel By Jeff Kinney 217 pages. This book is about a kid called Greg that is in Middle School and has a Valentine's Day dance but has nobody to go with he is struggling to find somebody but in the end he finds somebody. I recommend this book to people who have read another one of the Diary Of a Wimpy Kid books. I give this book a 10 out of 10 because it is really long and interesting.
Matei Horrible Harry and the secret treasure:by:Suzy Kline Picture by Amy Wummer
This book was a mystery and one of my favorite kinds of books are mysteries because once you read it you will want to know what will happen next so now I will tell you what happen in the book.So Mary wanted to have a magnet cat but it was out of stolkso she got mad but harry had one so harry had this mystery suitcase and they had to find out what was in side the book so there were pink clues and they had to solve the mystery but when they found what was inside it was a instrument.I will give this book 7 out of 10
By:Kohju 13/2/14 bonk the healthy monster By:Maribeth Boelts 16 pages This book was about the monster named bonk. He ate many snack and he gained a lot of weight. So he tried to dieted. I thought Bonk was poor because he gained weight, he couldn't ride a bike as fast as he did before. 8 fingers out of 10 fingers.
The book has 63 pages. The Author of this book is Suzy Kline. Main characters in the book are a boy named Harry and a girl. The theme is that Harry takes the girl's cat and tells her to solve a case? The girl has to tell Harry what is in a box, the girl gets a clue and thinks its a instrument. I like this book because it has a mystery in it. I would give this book 8 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
By Sara: 13/2/14: Shannon the Ocean Fairy by Daisy Meadows. 171 pages. This book is about a fairy named Shannon who needs help to get back the three fairy pearls, but Jack Frost had ordered his goblins to steal those three pearls. The goblins are hiding all the fairy pearls in the ocean but all at different places. The fairy family are friends with two girls in the human world so they ask them to help. When they help the fairy’s turn the girls into fairy’s to because that makes it much easier. The first pearl that they find is called the Dawn pearl which can make the sunlight react a bit weird. The second pearl they find is called the Twilight pearl which could cause total darkness. The last pearl that they find is called the Moon pearl which caused floods. When they had gotten the pearl they returned to fairy land and give them pearls back to where they belong. Shannon made the two girls to humans again. I would give this book a 9 out of 10 because it was good but some part I didn’t understand. I would recommend this book.
By Sara: 13/2/14: Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) by L.Pichon. 249 pg.
This book is about a boy who’s name is Tom and he is going on camp with his class. The problem is that Tom’s teacher gave out the form 1 week ago and Tom had lost it. He wasn’t sure if he could go or not, so he told his mum about it and her mom called the school and fixed so Tom could also go on camp with the rest of the class. His best friend is Derek he is really nice. There’s just one boy that is mean his name is Marcus and sits next to Tom. At camp they do lots of fun things like kayaking, wall climbing, making rafts and they also had a midnight feast (though it wasn’t midnight). He also has a sister named Delia who is much older then him. All she want’s is to get rid of Tom for at least 1 day. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 because it was a really good book. (you should read it)
Book review of Vikram and Betal.
Author of the book is Sneha Sheth. The number of pages in the book are 128. The main characters in the book are a king named Vikram and a ghost named Betal.
King Vikram ruled the kingdom of Ujjain in India. He was very wise and brave and helped a lot of people. A ghost named Betal challenges King Vikram to find solutions in diffrent short stories. This story book is interesting and keeps us engaged in knowing the answer of King Vikram, which gives us good learning also.
I liked this book a lot. I would rate it 7 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
By:Jun Wen title Doctor Judy Moody By:Megan McDonald Page:160.This book is about a girl called Judy Moody the first day their new unit is about our bodys like skeleton and bones.Judy discovered that she really like this new unit she told teacher Mr.Todd that they can went to her mum’s hospital to learned something new.Then all G3 were went to that hospital.After that their teacher told them to do an experiment about our bodies and bones.Suddenly her brother Stink was felt bad to his sore throat. Stink was very nervous to see the nurse so Judy make a joke with a skeleton.After that Stink didn’t felt nervous to nurse.Last chapter Judy was sick she felt boring so she drew a X-ray to our bodies ,animals also a cat.Her friend bought a lot of animals to her because she will not feel boring.I love this book it was so funny and I can learned words from this book so I give 10 out of 10.
By Seunghyun Diary of Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney 218 pages I think this book is really entertaining. It is really enjoyable. I really recommend this book.
My favorite part was when Greg and his big brother Rodrick tried to help old woman. It was very funny part. My opinion about this book is funny. I will give 10 out of 10 finger.
Ran 17/2/2014 How to Train Your Dragon:How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero by Cressida Cowell 412 pages
This book is fast paced, funny and has a cliffhanger ending. This story is twisty and the characters are interesting. This is pretty long but I think it is suitable for medium to advanced readers because it has good vocabulary and all the stories in the series really intertwined with each other more than other serieses. I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
by:Joshua 20/2/14 Geoff Rodkey The chronicles of egg
There was a family that suddenly went missing except for one called Egg and he was almost thrown off the edge of the cliff of death and runs away and also when he finds himself stuck with a feisty little girl that is about 10 years of age. He also runs on-to a murderous pirate infested ship that he finds is not as bad as he thought, and he finds himself traveling home and away from the most dangerous place in the world. I would give this book /10%/%10/
Why Slob Is Bad
Andjani By Ellen Potter, Slob 11 Chapters, 199 pages I think slob is bad because it says bad words and it is all over the place. 1st chapter is about oreos and the 2nd chapter is about GWAB (Girls Who Are Boys) Then it just keeps on repeating. I don't think it is appropriate for children like us. Maybe the book will be better for older kids. I don’t recommend this book for you because it is mixed up I give 1-10
Panashe Zulu: 24/2/14: Clarice bean spells trouble by Lauren Child This book is about a girl called Clarice bean and she is a big fan of Ruby Redfort (You will find out who that is at the end). At her school, she and her classmates are doing a spelling bee (a spelling bee is a fun thing you do in your class and you do spellings and whoever wins gets a trophy I assume) and she is really bad in spelling and really studies hard for it. There is a boy called Karl in her class who is a trouble maker but very good speller and of course won the spelling bee. She can only remember one word because she has a picture in her room and it says the word RHINOCEROS. Karl doesn't know how to spell RHINOCEROS. Karl is very upset about something and he does something bad at school, the head teacher talks to him and gives him one more chance or else he will be expelled from the school. Clarice Bean has the worst teacher ever. Before, Clarice gets a new book and one day at school, she dropped it and wasn't able to get it because people came to her school to fix something. Karl decided to be very silly and decided to write a really bad thing on the wall about his teacher and when Clarice went over to get her notebook when the work was done, she saw the written thing on the school wall. Clarice decided to step up for Karl and say she wrote it and so she got suspended for 2 to 3 weeks. Summer had come and her mum asked if she could go and get something from the shop, Clarice went and she suddenly got stopped by her biggest fan Ruby Redfort and she ended up being on a show. It was a happy ending for her at least. I recommend this book to people who like diary story's like me because this story is not difficult to understand at all. I give this book a 10/10.
Sheena 25/2/14 64 pages THE SNOW DAY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler. This book is about a boy who hates winter he talks about why he hates it and why he sometimes likes it. This book is a beginner book. I do not recommend this to people that like really hard books but all and all I give it a 7 out of 10.
By Jun Wen Title: Piper Reed Navy Brat Pages:146
This book is about a girl named Piper she has a young sister called Sam the old sister which is called Tori. Every year they move to a new house but only this year they moved very late. When they move to a new house Piper and Sam could not wait to see their school. Piper learned new friend with her new school and one day her friend Nicole and Micheal came to her house and saw she has a cute little sister. Piper said that her little sister is a prodigy if you said a country or city she can pointed on the map . They had 3 spacail day on these 3 days every got turn took their daddy (chief) to anywhere that you like to play and eat. The last chapter chief had to go to airport to the another place to work for 6 months. After said goodbye to Chief and they went to eat popsicle and after that they went to home and few minutes past they played with their dog Bruna in the yard. After that Piper made a list.
I like this book some part of this book was very very fun so I give 9 out of 10 fingers.
ARTHUR’S PET BUSINESS
By Marc Brown date 25.2.2014 pages 26
SUMMARY
Arthur really wants a pet, but when he tells his parents they said they will think about it. Finally they said yes but only if he showed them that he could be responsible. So Arthur was thinking how to be responsible. Then he got an idea, he should get a job. So he worked in his own little pet business. But when he goes to look after perky the dog for a week things go wrong. Perky gets all mad and is not her self. When its the last day of looking after perky she is gone. when Perky’s owner comes to pick her up Arthur said that he lost her. They went looking everywhere and found her under Arthur’s bed. Perky had babies and perky’s owner gave him a puppy as a reward.
I like this book because it is very interesting and I think it was enjoyable to read.I will recommend it to others. I will give it 8 fingers out of 10.
By Christina 4sb
Gakuto 26/2/14 19 pages: by Kira Freed Animals Feel Emotions.This book was about animals feeling emotions. They care of each other it’s also like friendship. I liked this book because it had a good example of animal’s friendships. I will recommend this book.I will give 8 fingers to the book.
By Lee 70 pages <LUNCH LADY> By Jarrett J. KrosoczkaThe book is most about a superhero. she is in the school’s canteen. she use the special dinnerware to protect the world.I like this book. Because it is interesting to read. I will recommend it to other. I give it seven fingers of ten.
Ava Diary of a wimpy kid hard luck. by Jeff kinney. 26/02/14.The book is about a boy who hates his life and wishes he could be famous at his school. He wishes he could get more luck. At the same time his best friend has a girlfriend and his best friend doesn’t hang out with him anymore . I would give this book a 10/10.
By Ariella: Princess Petunia’s Dragon by Emma Nicholson. 96 pages. This book is about a princess who wants a dragon. Her parents won’t let her so she takes matters into her own hands. So she goes to find a dragon and she does but there is a problem. The problem was, how was she going to get her dragon in and out of the castle. Find out. I recommend this book for kids if you love a good book or some adventure. I would give it 10 fingers out of 10.
Cale 26/2/14 Trash
This book is about a group of people from a dumpsite and one day a boy found a bag, it had a wallet and an id card on a guy named Jose Angelico. These group of dumpsite boys tell different sides of what all together is a story about them trying to fix a case. The police take the boy who found the bag in and they beat him up so they can get the bag off him but he keeps saying he didn't find a bag. This book has a lot of pages and I really liked it but I don't recommend it until you're about 11 because there are long and hard words and curse words. When you get to part 2 it gets intense so thats also why. I really enjoyed reading it and i’ll give it a 9/10 fingers.
Princess Petunia's Dragon.
The Author of this book is Emma Nicholson and Illustrater this book is Charlotte Micklewright. Number of pages in this book are 96.
Main characters in the book are Princess Petunia and Freddy the dragon. The theme of the book is that Princess Petunia wants a dragon but her parents won't let her have one and on the other hand Sofia has invited Petunia to a dragon party and said real dragons only. What will Petunia do?
Read the book to find out. I liked the book because it's a bit about dragons. I like dragons.I would give this book 9 out of 10 rating.
By PRERITT
Matei: Monkey magic The Curse of Mukada 27,2,14 109 pages By Grant S.Clark
In this book it was about a little girl name Romy. She went to meet a scientist Dr.Jeremy. Once they got there there were a lot of monkey and after a while they found humans there their names were Nina and Didi and they found out about the monkey magic and only happens at night and it was quit evil so Romy helped them to break the curse. I would give this 10 out of 10 because it was very fun to read and i finished it in one day.
By Seunghyun Don’t Look now 2 by Paul Jennings 268 pages
I borrowed this book from Cale and I really like this book. This book have two main story they are called A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones. However, I like a story called A Magician Never Tells. Ricky want to be famous by flying but whoever he and someone looks at him, he will fell to the ground. His school will have concert and he wrote on the list that he going to do a magic. He wanted to do flying but he can’t but he find out great idea. He will cover his self in tent and fly. Concert came and he flyed in front of audiences. He won the concert and get the prize.
I recommend this book because it has very fun stories. I will give 9 finger out of 10.
Aeddan:4/3/2014: SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT DEATH BRINGER Derek Landy. 603 pages.
They have to stop the DeathBringer from ushering in the passage.The Necromancers say that it will save the world.Can Skulduggery and Valkyrie save the world another time?! I would recommend this book for avast readers because they are some tricky words.I really liked this book like all the book before it in the sires. I give it a ten out of 10.
By Lee 12/3/14 3 pages. A Tall Story . The story is most about four blind man. One day they felt something behind with them. One blind man, said”There had a wall”. But one blind man said, “You are all wrong! This is a cord!” But one blind man said,”You are all wrong! this is a post!” But one blind man said,”you are all wrong! This is a house!” At the end of the story a little boy said,’” you are all wrong! This is an elephant!” The boy laughed and laughed you are too single-faceted! I will give eight finger for ten. I will recommend this book for my friends.
By Panashe Zulu: 12/3/14: Clarice Bean Utterly Me by Lauren Child This book is about a girl called Clarice Bean and she has a very big family. She has 2 brothers and lives with her mum and dad, her best friends name is Betty Moody. At her school there is a competition. The competition is a book competition and she is doing a book called Ruby Redfort's rules with her best friend. One day Betty doesn't come to school, Clarice doesn't know what's going on and where Betty is. The next day Betty doesn't come again and Clarice is put with a boy she doesn't like called Karl Wenbury. Karl Wenbury is her next door neighbour. They went home together to work on there book. Clarice didn't know how good Karl was with electricity and started to like having Karl as a partner and totally forgot about Betty. A few days or weeks went by and Betty came back from where she had gone. Clarice was upset that Betty hadn't told her that she had gone somewhere (Betty had gone to Russia for holiday). Betty actually had sent Clarice a message but Clarice didn't get it. For a few days, they didn't talk to each other but then later Clarice invited Betty for tea (dinner if you're American). They played with each other and finally made friends again. I recommend this book to easy readers because it is not to hard and I give this book a 8/10.
World of Archie double digest Script by Bill Golliher. This book has 100 pages.The main characters in this book are Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. There is a combination of different short stories in this book. I liked this book a lot. I would give this book 9 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
Preritt Gateway to Singapore Culture Compiled by Rosemarie Somaiah and Zhuang Xinyan, this book has 86 pages.
There are only different cultures, there is the Chinese culture, Eurasian culture, Indian culture, Malay culture and the Peranakan culture. This book tells you the different rituals and things that the people of different cultures follow. I liked this book because it tells you about different cultures. I would give this book 9 out of 10 rating.
Andjani By:L Pichon 194 pages Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic This book is about Tom going on camp and first lost his form then gets another one.
His mom loves him so much he puts letters on his stuff. Then in the camp they had to do teamwork games like building a raft and that is how much I got up to I almost finished i give the book a 9-10
By Tyler Monkey Magic Part 2 1/4/2014: In this series they are on a journey to Beijing, they visited the Great Wall of China. They find many monkeys at the Great Wall of China, but at Midnight Monkey Magic works. Their Orangutan mom got shot and now she is on a mission to find the Mom.
Aeddan: 1/4/14: Skulduggery Pleasant Kingdom Of The Wicked Derek Landy.607 pages. Skulduggery and Valkyrie have to stop an evil sorcerer. Read this fantastic book about magic, Snow Yeates and Blood. This story has many twists and turns. The Epilogue needs to be read so you know some important things. I would suggest this book if you like violence and twists in your books. I would give it a ten out of ten.
Sheena 1/4/14 Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers By Dav Pilkey 175 pages. This book is about a guy named Captain Underpants how has superpowers and his superpower is that he can fly. The story is about these huge boogers attacking the city. There is another boy in this story named Melvin. Melvin is like a nerd. He builds cool weapons and one was called the Combine-O-Tron 2000. Captain Underpants switched brains with Melvin so it was a big mix up. The book was connected to the next book at the end and I thought that was cool. All together it was a great book a little confusing but nice. I recommend this book to young readers and give it a 6 out of 10 fingers.
Ran 1/4/2014 Warriors: Firestar’s Quest by Erin Hunter 510 pages Firestar is the leader of ThunderClan, one of the 4 warrior cat clans - RiverClan, WindClan, ThunderClan, and ShadowClan- and has been living quite normally with his Clanmates, when he starts seeing dreams about cats in the mist, crying to him for help. Firestar also sees the face of a cat that he has never seen before from time to time in puddles and the like. He finds out that the cats he was dreaming about where the cats of SkyClan, the forgotten 5th clan of cats cast out many generations ago, now scattered as loners and kittypets-house cats. Firestar and his mate, Sandstorm, set out on a long journey to find the ancestors of SkyClan and regroup them.But many challenges stand in Firestar and Sandstorms way, but they are determined to let SkyClan live once again. I think “Firestar’s Quest” is a really gripping book with lots of twists and turns. It has good characters and describes the world from a cat’s perspective too. I think it is for advanced readers and might be a bit boring for some people. But I think “Firestar’s Quest’’ is a great book and I give it 10/10.
By Seunghyun Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 182 pages This book is about girl name Opal and her pet called Winn-Dixie. Opal found Winn-Dixie on Grocery Store called Winn-Dixie. Winn-Dixie was less fortunate. Opal asked her dad to keep him. Her dad said yes so she did. Opal didn’t have any friends, however he makes a lot of friends by Winn-Dixie. One day they had party and they lost Winn-Dixie. Opal and her dad went all over the city but Winn-Dixie was place were they did party. Opal and his dad gave up and they came back and they found Winn-Dixie. I don’t really recommend this book. I will give 6 fingers out of 10.
book review by Ariella book- The Aussie A to Z By Heath Mckenzie pages# 25 index pages# 3type of book pitcher book This book is about the alphabet but it is cool because every letter in the alphabet has to do with something about Australia like for instance the letter A. A is for ANZAC and Aussie rules football. Also in every pitcher there is an famous Australian or British person. Like for instance the Queen for a British person and for an Australian person would be Steve Irwin.
By JunWen 2/4/14 Title:What’s in a Name? By Francis Morgan Page:23 This book is from Raz-Kids This book is about why people has last name. Long time ago so many people named John in a village there are Eight people called John so in the Middle of the Ages, the rules of many countries wants to know who everyone was in their country. They want to make sure that everyone was paying taxes. These rules are didn’t want to get mix up with 8 Johns, 9 Henrys or 10 Williams in a village so they said everyone must has a last name which is your family name.
Like if you with white hair became John White. Our last name usually is our father’s name , place that where we live, Job or trade or person’s appearance. I like to read this book and I will recommend to you guys cause then you know why we have last name I will give this book 10 finger out of 10.
Esio Trot 2.4.2014 By Roald Dahl Pages: 56Summary: There is an old man named Mr. Hoppy who loves a woman named Mrs. Silver. She has a tortoise named Alfie and wishes for him to grow bigger. Mr Hoppy has a plan to make Mrs. Silver fall in love with him, he tricks her by giving her a letter which has some tortoise language for her to read to her tortoise. Mrs Silver thinks that by reading this to her tortoise it is making it grow, but Mr Hoppy is swapping him with bigger tortoises until she has the biggest one. This plan makes her fall in love with Mr Hoppy and she never finds out the truth.I like this book because it is very funny and his plan is clever and it’s written by my favourite author. I would recommend this book because it’s fun to read. I give it 9 out of 10 fingers.By Christina.
By Tyler Monkey Magic Part 2 1/4/2014: In this series they are on a journey to Beijing, they visited the Great Wall of China. They find many monkeys at the Great Wall of China, but at Midnight Monkey Morks. Their Orangutan mom got shot and now she is on a mission to find the Mom. I give 9/10 fingers Because the other book was like this but instead to find other many things. Also it Isn’t thats interesting.
Matei Percy Jackson:The Lightning Thief by:Rick Riordan 375 pages In this book the main character was Percy Jackson. So Percy Jackson was in a field trip in the Greece museum, some of the letter were Greek but Percy could read them. But after a while the teacher told percy to come, the teacher took him in a room and transformed into a Bat looking creature and her face was like a snake then she said ,“Where is the lightning bolt!”But Percy didn’t know what she was talking about so he took a pen and clicked it and it turned into a sword and he sliced the teacher in half, then then his friend came and helped him out and went back home he told what happened and his mother took him somewhere when they arrived they reached the gate looking thing and a big human bull came and killed Percy's mother so he avenged her. So after that they went through the gate and they saw a little village and after that Percy found out that his friend was a half goat, so when he got better. Percy asked a question,”Why am I hear’ he said, his friend said ,”because you are a demigod the son of Poseidon. So he played capture the flag for training and when he was fighting with the soldiers he was getting beaten up so he went to the water and the water started healing him! so came back and won the game when they were done they had a campfire and a demon appeared from the fire it said where is the thunderbolt, and he also said where is Percy Jackson. So he ran away and the wise old man said you need to find the thunderbolt in 10 days or else the gods will be mad and the weather will destroy the earth! When he was on the way another demiGod appeared and wanted to help and his friend came also so he told everyone what we needed to do but they needed to know how to get to the underworld to get his mother and return the thunderbolt to the demon but they still didn’t have the bolt so they asked another demigod that know how to get in and out of the underworld so he gave us a map to get a marble that teleports back to the land because there is no other way to get out. The demi god also gave us a shield to protect us.When they earned the marbles the map told us to go to hollywood. When they arrived they had to find an entrance to the underworld so they found it when they got in there was a boat leading to the underworld when they got to the castle they found the demon when we were about to make a deal ,Mother for the bolt Percy said give me my mother first so he dropped the shield but inside the shield there it was the bolt so all this time the demigod who gave us the shield was the lightning thief so the woman picked up the bolt and killed the demon so they snached the bolt from the woman and stepped on the marble and visualised where they wanted to be so the got teleported into a big tower the the demi god appeared and they started fighting and a long fight Percy won and they returned the bolt to Zeus and the gods were all happy and Percy got to see his father.The end I think this should be 10 out of 10 because it is a very thick book and its like a history of the gods.
Cale 2/4/2014 Skulduggery Pleasant Book One.I really enjoyed reading this book because it was fantasy, humor and action. I would give it a 10/10 and I would recommend this book for 10 year olds. Stephanie's Uncle recently died and a man called skulduggery new he was murdered. There was a man who tried to kill Stephanie but skulduggery saved her with his magic. She went with him to try and solve the case of his uncle’s death but there are scary parts along the way.
By:Kohju 3/4/13 55 pages Drongoes By:Christine Bogers This book was about jack beat Rocket Robson in the cross country. I like this book because Jack help his best friend. 8 fingers out of 10 fingers.
Joshua 3/4/14 David Walliams Billionaire Boy
So far in Billionaire Boy I have read that Joe Spud is a very stinking rich kid who gets 100,000 pounds a week for his pocket money and his Birthday present is 1,000,000/2,000,000 pounds. He go’s to a very fancy and the most expensive school in the hole of England but has no friends as his dad is a loo roll maker and made an invention called Bum-fresh which is a 2 sided loo roll, one moist and one dry.
He wants to go to the local school down the Road from where he lives. And his dad gives in and lets him go and on his first day he meets a friend named Bob and they buy a bar of dairymilk chocolate to eat. But they don’t know that there are two bullies following the called the Grubs and throw Bob in the trash can.
The next day Joe bought some chocolate for Bob and him to share when the Grubs thunder through the football game and head straight for Joe. Reluctantly Joe tapped Bob and pulled him into the eating hall where they pretend to eat uncooked potatoes with worms in the sides and weeds growing out of them and so Bob go’s to the toilet Joe gets hurt by the Grubs outside the toilet.
I would truly give this book a ten out of ten because it is so original. I would recommend this book to people who like Roald Dahl and Geoff Rodkey.
Panashe Zulu: 8/4/14: Dear Dumb Diary Pretend This Never Happened by Jim Benton
This book is a diary book as you can guess from the name of the book. If you don't know what a diary is which all of you should know, a diary is where you can write all your secrets in and what you've done in your life. This book is about a girl called Jamie who is writing in her diary and basically about her life.
At her school, there is a girl called Angeline who is really really mean and she doesn't like her. Angeline is always trying to take over Jamie's life and be on top of everything even beauty. Jamie doesn't care but wants payback so they are even.
Jamie has a best friend called Isabell, her school is Mackerel Middle School, her favourite food is spaghetti "well" used to be spaghetti, her grades are not so good, she trying and her hair, she doesn't like it at all. I can't really explain what the book is about because it's all about her life. I got all this information from the book. I ejoyed reading this book and I think you guys will enjoy it too.
I recommend this book to people who love diary book and for middle schooler, the reason why middle schoolers is because Jamie is in middle school. I give this book a 20/20. It was just too good. And now I am trying to read the whole series of Dumb Diary Books.
Thanks to my old friend Nora I now love dumb diary books
By Seunghyun MOMO by Michael Ende 367 pages
This story is about girl name MOMO who can listen to other people very well. MOMO was short and very skinny. Every times if people has any problem than they goes to MOMO. There were problem which grey men made. Grey men had stolen the times. Secundus Minutieuse Hora doctor was person who was in charge of times. He sant the Cassiopeia who is turtle can see a future and at the back the sentences are shows, to bring MOMO. Hora doctor was trying to stop a Grey men because they stolen lots of times from MOMO’s friends and others. MOMO had very Important job. Grey men need cigar to survive. However, Hora doctor stopped the times and asked MOMO to go to Grey men’s base to warm the time flower. So MOMO went to Grey Men’s base and warmed the flower.
I recommend this book. I really like this book. First part is boring however its get exciting at the middle and back. I will give 10 finger out of 10.
Gakuto 10/4/2014 Saurus Street (The Very Naughty Velociraptor) By Nick Falk and Tony Flowers. 136 pages. This book is about a girl and a boy who has a terrible grandmother. One day the terrible granny came and the family was sad. One night, a dinosaur came to the house. Using the dinosaur, they plan to scare granny with it. What will happen? You can read and figure out the answer! I would recommend this book and I will give 10 fingers out of 10.
By Seunghyun Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux 368 page
This book was about the opera ghost. opera ghost was really existed about 1911s. There was ghost who look really hideous and ugly so he is wearing a mask. He was genius musician. His name was Erik. There was Christine Daae who looked beautiful and who had beautiful voice and she love Viscount Raoul de Chagny.
Viscount Raoul de Chagny was person who love Christine Daae. This people are main character of this book. Erik abducted Christine Daae and Viscount Raoul was finding Christine Daae. Lot of thing happen to Paris opera house. Once chandelier fall down to seats so many people died and hurt a lot. Somebody died by lasso. If somebody sit on box 5 disappeared and nobody find the person who disappeared. There are Persian’s stories which are true. Viscount Raoul finally find Christine Daae and they marry. I really like this book because it is very exciting and interesting. I recommend this book I will give 10 out of 10 finger.
By Sara: 14/4/14: Dilsa by Sofia Falkenhem. 90 pages. This book is about a girl named Ella that loves a boy named Axel but she is afraid to tell him. There is this girl in town which is sort of a spy she is about 11 years old and one day Ella gives her an envelope. In the envelope there is a message written it says something about that Ella wants help to find out if Axel likes her to. After one week they still have not found out about it so one day Dilsa wrote to the school pretending to be Axel and Ella’s mom that they should both wait in the hallway to get picked up. Nobody comes so then Ella starts asking Axel if he has a girlfriend and he says no, but then Axel asks Ella if she has a boyfriend and so she says no. After about half a minute Axel asks Ella to be her girlfriend. I would give this book a 10/10 because it is very exciting to read. I would recommend people reading this book but it is in Swedish.
Aeddan:21/4/1014: Skulduggery Pleasant Last Stand of Dead Men by Derek Landy. 604 pages. When the Supreme Console decides to go to war with the Irish Sanctuary. Skulduggery and Valkyrie team up with some old buddies and stray to stop the Supreme Console from taking over Ireland. Meanwhile a man with golden eyes is killing Warlocks and blaming it on Department-X. Will the warlocks be fooled read Skulduggery Pleasant Last Stand of Dead Men to find out. I give this book a 10 out of 10.
Andjani By Kate Pankhurst 175 pages Marriella Mystery This book is about a girl named Violet who went to a bake or bake, bake off and she gets all her recipes from grandma’s maple recipe book. Then the day it was the bake of it got missing and her friends the investigators were trying to find the recipe book. Turns out it was primula who took her book she is one of the contestant . I give this book a 9 - 10 I really recommend it.
book review by Ariella 128 pages 10/10 fingers book is called - Taylor Swift country’s sweetheart This book is about a famous pop star called Taylor Swift but it is all about how she became famous and what it was like for her when she was growing up.It tells you about all the karaoke night,plays and musicals she has been in also who she opened for in concerts.
Ava Take a stand Rosa Parks! By: Peter and Connie Roop. 22/04/14 59 pages. This book is about a young girl who grew up and had a difficult life .But everything changed when she went on the bus and sat on the first seat. I would give this book a eight out of ten because it was actually a pretty good book and it was about our unit . I think lot’s of people would like this book.
Andjani By Kate Pankhurst 175 pages Marriella Mystery 23/4/2013 This book is about a girl named Violet who went to a bake or bake, bake off and she gets all her recipes from grandma’s maple recipe book. Then the day it was the bake of it got missing and her friends the investigators were trying to find the recipe book. Turns out it was primula who took her book she is one of the contestant . I give this book a 9 - 10 I really recommend it.
Cale 23/4/14 Geronimo Stilton And His Adventures In The Kingdom Of Fantasy 5 books This series is about Geronimo’s adventures in the Kingdom Of Fantasy. He goes on 5 adventures and meets a lot of friends on the way. I really enjoyed reading this series and I would recommend it for ages 8-10. I also would give it 9/10 fingers because it’s gripping you and won’t let go.
Geronimo is sleeping then he is opened to a portal with magic and wonder but also fear and scariness. Geronimo has to survive all of this adventures or he parishes.
By Seunghyun Holes by Louis Sachar 233 page 24/4/14
This book is about Stanley Yelnats and his family. This book is funny and very exciting. Stanley Yelnats family has same name which is Stanley Yelnats. They were very poor. Stanley’s father is inventor, he was tried to invent recycling old shoes to a new but he failed. His family were unlucky, they think its because of their no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather. After school, Stanley was coming back from school. Suddenly Shoe fall to the ground. He think he should give it to his father for his invention. Stanley Yelnats ran to his house. While he was running to house policemans caught Stanley. They said Stanley stole Clyde Livingstone's shoes.
Stanley went to trial and people said Stanley is a guilty so he went to Green Lake Camp with bad boys go. There was like on many years ago but they all dried. Mr. Sir gave Orange cap, white snickers, long-sleeve orange jumpsuit, orange T-shirts and socks doubt if it is really yellow. There was no fence or other thing however if anyone escape then person might die. There were A,B,C,D,E,F groups and Stanley was on group D with Armpit, Squid, Zero, X-ray, Zigzag and Magnet with are nickname.
In Green Lake Camp boys should dig a 1.5cm long hole every. It was really hard. There are rattle snake, scorpion and Yellow spotted lizard yet most dangerous one is Yellow spotted lizard.
Once Zero who was really good at digging a hole left the camp. Stanley was worrying about Zero so he decided to find a Zero.
After Stanley escaped from the camp to find Zero, he found a boat and Zero inside the boat. They move to Big thumb which is mountain. They ate onion.
Zero and Stanley went back to camp and dig the place where Stanley found ‘KB’. Zero digged a hole. Finally they found a suitcase but warden came and thanks to them. Lawyer came. Warden lied that Stanley stole suitcase from her. Zero suddenly said there is Stanley’s name on it.
Stanly wasn’t guilty at all Zero was. Camp closed. Stanley open the suitcase and it was the one from Stanley Yelnats 1 and they became rich and make room for Zero. They did party.
I recommend this book it is funny, exciting and interesting. If you have any opportunity than you should try it. I will give 10 out of 10 finger
Aquarium Fish handbook By:Mark Bailey 152 pages By:Matei 24,4,14 This book is a non fiction book,the reason I chose this book was because I had a new fish tank and I needed to keep the fish healthy so my dad gave me couple of books to read. So I read them and the one I found the best was the book called Aquarium fishes I got almost all the information to keep my fish tank healthy and it also told what kind it had most of my fishes on the book so that was helpful. I really learned a lot of stuff from it. If you are starting this hobby I think you should get this book because it tells lots of information. I would give this book 9 out of 10.
Gakuto 4/24/14 Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. 72 pages. This book is about a boy who was flat when we woke up. A bulletin board felled on to the boy. He was flat! He did great things and helped people by being flat. I liked the book because it can make me imagine about being flat. I would recommend this book and give 10 fingers out of 10.
By:Lee 4/24/2014 The lorax by: Miles Kelly 4 page THis book is most about:Once upon a time, in China there live two brothers. One named Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako another named Sam. One day Sam fallen into the well,Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako said,”Sam fallen into the well!” “What!” cried mom.Mom said,”Sam fallen into the well” to a gardener.The gardener help Sam to get up. One day Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako fallen into the well, Sam said,”TIkki Tikki Tembo fallen into the well!”to his mom. “What!” cried mom.Mom said,”Tikki TikkiTembo…...and Barako fell into the well!” to the gardener. But is too late Tikki Tikki Tembo was died.
By: Joshua 24/4/2014 398 Pages Skulduggery Pleasant, Derek Landy
When Stephanie finds out that her uncle is dead she becomes curious and goes to his study where she is about to leave and sees a man that has himself covered in clothes and a hat and scarf and he implies that he was a friend of Gordon. She was not so convinced until he told her one of her uncle’s bad habits. She started to believe him when he drives away and the next morning she goes to a council and finds that Gordon’s friend is actually a skeleton.She also finds out that a great evil is trying to take over the world and that the skeleton had fire powers.
I liked this book as it had a lot of explaining and was very detailed and also the fact that there was a skeleton as a main character.
I would recommend those who are in a higher reading group as there are some words like scythe, dungeon,format and other complicated words. I would give this book a 10/10 score as it has a lot of suspense in a each chapter.
By:Kohju 27/4/14 30 pages Noise In The Night By: Brian Roberts
This book was about boys heard the noise in the night. I like this book because this book is funny. The funny part is that the noise come from the dad’s snoring. 9 fingers out of 10 fingers.
By Tyler 28/4/2014:Siamese Fighting Fish 38 Pages: This book is about fish, the fish that i read is about the fighting fish. The fighting fish you see in stores have colored fines and look really beautiful, because they are bred especially.If you go to ditches in Thailand, you will find Fighting fish that they are not the same colors you even might think it is not even the same type. I like this book because it is good to know how to treat your pet fish. Because I have the same species of the fish.I would recommend it to other people if they want to learn about fish or if they have that fish. I give this book a 8/10 because sometimes they are of the topic.
Christina Book Review Title:Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl Date:29.4.2014 Pages:82
Summery Mr Fox steals food from 3 farmers named Bunce, Boggis and Bean. The farmers are really mean. So one day Mr Fox takes food from them and they follow him home. They try to shot him but missed and they only shot his tail. Then the farmers have other plans to kill Mr Fox once and for all, but Mr Fox is too clever for them and he helps his friends also get food.I really like this book because it is funny and has lots of surprises in it. I recommend this book to grade 4s and grade 3s. I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
Book Review By Ariella This book is called Santa is coming to Texas I give this book a 9/10 fingers because it isn’t something I would read all the time. This book is about santa is going to Texas and he has a Santa-nav and it isn’t work that well and they get lost Santa and his reindeers have no idea where they are BUT…. then they hit something and it was the tall tower in Austin Texas and then they delivered the present to all the kids in Texas and hurry back home to the North Pole I recommend this book to 3rd grades and k1 but if you like a fun adventure then I recommend this book
By Jun Wen Title:Cam Jansen The Wedding Cake Mystery Date:12/05/14 Pages:57 By David A Adler. This book is about Cam and her friends Eric, Bob and Beth also her dad went to senior center. They saw a woman called Lcuy she is a photographer and she was taking the pictures. They asked Lucy to take the photo for them after that they went to senior center. Cam's dad Mr Jansen was a host of this center he introduce Cam's friend and Cam. When it was Cam's turned her dad was introduced that his daughter got a great memorise so Cam show the all audiens and they all cheered and applauded. When the bread and cookies maker Mr Ken lost his key for the cakes and the cakes is for wedding. Cam went there and took the picture. When the time almost for wedding. Cam helped the police to solve the problem and they got Mr Francy the thief! His real name is Mr Bailor!
Ran 15/5/2014 Murderous Maths: Do You Feel Lucky?: By Kjartan Poskitt : 176 pages
This book is about probability. The first few chapters cover the basics of probability and words used to describe how likely something is. Later on in the book, it covers more advanced sums to measure probability and even has a few pages about the connection between “” and luck. It also tells us what a “!” is in mathematical terms and even tells us roughly how likely it is to get all 13 “spade” cards from a normal pack of 52 playing cards in the correct order - the book says there’s a chance of roughly 1 in 3,954,242,643,910,000,000,000. I really like this book because it teaches you a lot about probability-with a few extra facts finding there way in now and again-in a fun and interesting way. It is cool the way the author managed to keep the book funny while making very educational at the same time. I think this book can be read by people of medium level of reading or higher, but some of the sums are a bit hard to understand. I recommend this book to people who want to be ahead of the class on probability and I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
Christina Date:14/5/14 Pages:157 Title: What Ever After Dream On Author: Sarah Mlynowski Summary Abby and Robin have a sleepover at Abby’s house. Abby has a magic mirror in her attic and one night Robin sleepwalks to the attic and finds the magic mirror, she falls into the magic mirror and finds herself in the story of Sleeping Beauty. Her friend Abby must then go after her to save her from the evil fairy. i liked this book because it is a very funny and interesting story. I like the part they host a fake birthday party for Jonah. I would recommend this book to girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. I give it 9 fingers out of 10.
Ava The queens’ visit This book is about after the evil queen is in jail while Snow White rules the kingdom. Snow White wants her evil step mother to become good but the evil step mother disagrees and stays in jail. I would give this short story a 9 out of ten because there was a lot of description and a good start and ending. I would recommend this book for almost everyone.
By Jun Wen Title Troika superhero By Robert Charles Date 17/5/14 pages 20 In Raz-Kids
This book is about a boy got a dog during winter this dog is different than others when it born every other dogs was crying on it didn’t when the boy boy picked it up the dog looked at him with smile face the boy didn’t what name that could gave it so just called it Dog the b after that they became best friends. One morning they don’t have enough food to eat the boy and Dog went down to get the food. When they back a bear smell the delicious food came out and wants to eat the boy and food suddenly they Dog ripped free from his barness and leapt on the bear’s back. The bear roared and twist but Dog held on. Dog was thrown by a swipe of the bear’s huge paw and finally ran. The boy ran over to Dog the wet snow was stained scarlet with it blood. It ‘s leg was bitten. Dog still very brave and his eyes still told the boy that it was there for him. I really like this story because the dog bravely save the boy and don’t care that he only has 3 legs. I like the boy too because he doesn’t mind that his friends laughed at him that he got the dog with 3 legs. I give this book 10 finger out of 10. I also recommend this book to everyone have a look in Raz Kids level O.
Joshua 20/5/2014 307 Tui T. Sutherland Wings Of Fire The Lost Heir So far, I have read that Tsunami has found her family and that she killed her did while she was being held prisoner in the Sky wings,It happened when she had to fight for her life, The new characters are Queen Coral,Riptide,Shark,Whirlpool,Piranha,Tortoise,Anemone and Moray, Tsunami has lost one of her sisters and is still clinging on to the last female egg after fighting her mum word wise about who should take care of the egg and now she is lost trying to find the summer palace. I really like this book because of the detail and how its fiction because people are called scavengers, I would give this book a 10/10, I would recommend this book to a higher reading level as there is some words they won’t understand,
Aeddan: 21/5/1014: The Spiderwick Chronicles Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.Read this book fifth in it`s series. Witness Magic, Goblins and much much more.
In this book read who the grace kids try to save their mother and the rest of the world. I would recommend this book to people who like fantasy books. I give this book ten out of ten.
by Sara: 20/05/14: Go Girl Angels by Meredith Badger. 90 pages. This book is about a group of girls calleds Angels. They still don’t know what to do for the money raising fair until one of the girls came up with the idea to do a washing dog stand. They were going to raise money for The Lost Dogs Home. I would recommend this book to others because it is interesting how they all decide to just do one thing and i give this book a 8 out of 10.
By: Kohju Keb Needs A Home 25/5/14 20 pages By: Terry Herman
I like this book. Because the hermit crab Keb didn’t have home. But one day he found the shoes and he made the beautiful home. I was interested that Keb made the beautiful home with the shoes. 9 fingers out of 10 finger.
By Lee. 330 page. Chinese book. This book is most about some short Chinese that tell us many good accustomed. That teach me many things that can make to be a good person. The most important charactor is a Chinese people called Kong Zi, he is very famous in the whole China.I will give this book 7 out of 10. I want share with everyone.
Gakuto 28/5/14 19 pages: by Kira Freed Animals Feel Emotions.This book was about animals feeling emotions.They care of each other. It’s like friendships.I liked this book because it had a good example of animal’s friendships. I will recommend this book.I will give 8 fingers to the book.
Serve to win by:Novak Djokovic 29.5.14
Matei This book was about a famous tennis player called Novak Djokovic he is one of the best tennis players in the world and this book told about his life. He was a huge fan of Sampras so he would normally go home and watch Sampras win and when Djokovic heard that they were building a new tennis court he was shocked so everyday after school he would go to the tennis court and then he saw a coach and she used to be a professional. Djokovic went to the tennis court everyday and now he is one of the best players in the world. There is more but its not related to tennis but it was very interesting. I would recommend this for someone who play’s tennis but the second part was more like a story to me because it talked about the war. I would give this 10 out of 10
By Manaal Sabzwari: 19/8/2013 Report of The Yellow Yacht, By Ron Roy I think people should read The Yellow Yacht because it is a great mystery novel with very good vocabulary. It might have one or two difficult words but otherwise it’s completely fine. I really liked it because the mystery was solved with general knowledge. I like mystery books as well, thank you for the recommendation.
Man Xin, 20 Aug, 2012: What is the title? I have been reading a pirate book.The book is talking about the most famous pirate.I think they are very scaring because they always steal people’s money or treasure. Sometimes,I think they very bad because they always killing people.I don’t like pirate and I will not be a pirate when I’m grow up. I think you would like to read this book because it is good information about the pirates and it was exciting. I will try this book I liked Captain Jack Sparrow in 'Pirates of the Caribbean"
By Seunghyun Lee:19/8/2013:Title George’s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl I like this book,because this book is fun and not so hard to me! This book is about George’s family,grandma,and his marvelous medicine. I recommend this book to you. Aeddan liked this book as well. Roald Dahl is good writer of both childrens and adult books.
Sheena Ball Aug 20, 2013 I Recommend the book THIRD-GRADE DETECTIVES #4 The Cobweb Confession to readers who like hard books and when they are bored . This is a good book to read. I like this book because Mystery books are very exciting for me. Sheena you should talk to Manaal about Mystery books she likes them as well.
Ava: Case of the sneaky snowman By:Carolyn Keene 84 pages Date:22/8/13 It’s about 3 cousins named Nancy,George and Bess go on a mystery because the snowman that they made went missing. I would recommend this book because it is a good mystery and it's easy to read. Wow lots of girls seem to be enjoying Mystery books this year, you should organize a lunchtime book club.
Manaal: 23/8/13l Amelia Jane Gets Into Trouble! By Enid Blyton
Amelia Jane Gets Into Trouble is a funny fantasy.It is a book of short stories,has simple english and it is easy to read.The story takes place in a toy nursery in a house.It is in an imaginary book because the toys can come alive.The main character is Amelia Jane, the doll. There are many different characters and they are all toys. I really liked the book because I thought it was very entertaining and imaginative. I used to read Enid Blyton books when I was young, I really liked the famous 5 set of books.
Matei 22 Aug, 2013: The Jade Emperor and the 4 Dragons by Jane Langford and Emma Shaw-Smith the book is about a guy who was the controller of the weather, rainy or sunny.The villagers were in trouble because their plants couldn't grow.But the 5 dragon saved them from starving and turned themselves to water.And I liked the story and would recommend it because it is very historical. I like to learn and read a good book at the same time. These type of books are 'Historical Fiction', I would like to know more about this book sometime. If you have time maybe you can talk to me about ti?
Manaal 24/08/2013 Book Review on The Quest for Paradise By Geronimo Stilton 301 pages The book is about a mouse on his second adventure in the Kingdom Of Fantasy. He and his friends are on a quest to find the heart of happiness for the Queen of the fairies. They go through many different lands and the meet lots of people. I liked the book because it is colorful, slightly funny, rhyming in some places and above all, adventurous. It is an informal and an eye catching book because it has different fonts, colourful writing and lots of illustrations. I would recommend it to my friends and give it 10 fingers out of 10. This is an excellent review and has all of the information that I asked for, well done.
Aeddan: 22/8/2013: George`s Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl. 89 pages. I think that a lot of book lovers will enjoy this book about George making a new medicine for his wicked grandma. Roald Dahl writing is very descriptive and he has a bit of evil humor. Short but good. It has all the things I asked for and tells us a little about the plot. I really like you use of descriptive words.
By Seunghyun Lee 27/8/2013 Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl 82 pages This book is about foxes ,Bean,Boggis and Bunce(Bean,Boggis and bunce are the nasty and mean farmer). Mr.Fox steal food in Bean,Boggis and Bunce’s farm.The farmers want to catch fox.They think when fox get hungry,fox coming out.But Mr.Fox and his children found underground passage to three farmers’ farm.When he trying to go back to his wife,he saw badger who is his friend.And he told invite animal to party.When the Mr.fox go back to the party with his children and food.There was Mr. Raddit’s family,Mr.Badger’s family,Mr.Weasel,Mr.Mole’s family and his wife.Finally they start the party.However Bean,boggis and Bunce were still waiting for fox. I like this book,because,it’s funny when Bean,Boggis and Bunce are still wait for fox. I would recommend this book. Roald Dahl is a good writer, you have made me want to read this book. I am glad you enjoyed so much.
Ran 27/08/20013 Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban, 317 pages By JK Rowling Harry’s third year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry is not off to the best start. The school is haunted by dementors - ghost like creatures that suck out your soul. But the new year is still full of twists. Harry’s got a brand new broom, a new teacher who is kind but strange, and with an escaped prisoner of Azkaban on the loose, it is not an ordinary school year. But which is worse, the escaped murderer or Ron’s pet rat, Scabbers? I recommend this book because it really makes you think and also sticks in your mind. It is probably for more advanced readers and it is hard to put down,but I give this book nine fingers out 10. What a fabulous review, I really liked the way you didn’t tell people the end of the story but just made it sound really exciting to read. I thought the books were better than the movies but agree with you that they are for an advanced reader.
Sheena Ball Aug 27 2013 Esio Trot by Roald Dahl 56 pages I recommend this book to Roald Dahl lovers and non Roald Dahl lovers this is about turtles and two people Mr Hoppy and Mrs Silver.I give this 9 fingers out of 10. Another good book by Roald Dahl, he is a good writer. Next time Sheena can you tell us a little more about the story and then we would know if it is the kind of story we would enjoy.
Cale The Magic Finger Roald Dahl 57 Pages This book is about a girl that has a magic finger that can do magic. The girl turns a family called the Gregg's into ducks! But she only does it when shes angry.I recommend this book if you are an early reader. Short review but to the point, I am pleased to see so many readers enjoying Roald Dahl. It is his birthday soon and we are going to have a special event to celebrate that fact.
Gakuto: 28/8/2013: INVASION Of The DOGNAPPERS by Patrick Jennings.197 pages. It’s about dogs vanishing into thin air. And a boy named Logan and his friends are going to solve the problem. I like the title of this book it is interesting. Would you recommend this book for others to read?
Manaal 29/08/2013 Little Red Riding Wolf by Laurence Anholt 64 pages This story is about a small wolf who visits his grandmother but a big bad girl always comes in his way. The main characters are little Wolfie and the big bad girl. It is an old classical story with a twist. The characters and gags will keep you glued to the book. I think it is entertaining and has funny language and I would recommend it. I would give it 10 fingers out of 10. Wow you really like to read, I am so happy for you. I like to read also. I would like to read this book because I always enjoy a story from a different perspective. Usually it's the Big Bad Wolf and lovely Red Riding Hood, this sounds different.
By Sara 30/8/2013 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. I think that people should read this book because its about a boy named Gregor that is baby-sitting is 2 year old sister named Boots while his mum and other sister is away for summer camp. While Gregor is washing in the washing house his sister plays with her ball and suddenly she drops the ball into a hole and jumps after it of course Gregor has to jump after her and that is where the underground adventure begins. I like the way you tell us just enough to get us interested in the book. Are there other stories about these characters? Also how many pages was this book?
Manaal 01/09/2013 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE LAST STRAW , By Jeff Kinney 217 pages Greg’s year is of to an awful start. His dad sends him to boot camp in his summer vacation, The Snella’s have a baby shower and someone is eating Greg’s school snacks. The main character is Greg Heffley. I liked the book because it is about Greg’s everyday life. I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10. Another excellent book Manaal, did you like the movies better than the book?
Manaal 31/08/2013 The Mummy With No Name by Geronimo Stilton 111 pages This story is about a mummy in a museum that suddenly comes alive! Geronimo Stilton, Bugsy Wugsy, Benjamin and Professor Crylic B. Sandsnout are on the case. My favorite character is Bugsy Wugsy because she is full of excitement and very entertaining. I really liked this book because it had a mystery in it and I love mysteries! I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10. The way you read I hope your Mum has joined a library because you read so quickly. Well done.
Ava Diary of a wimpy kid cabin fever By Jeff Kinney 217 pages 2/09/13 It is about a boy that goes to a school and is having a very hard time making friends . He is also having a hard time with his two brothers Manny and Rodrick. I think you should read this book because it is very is very funny and cool. You should talk to Manaal about these books, she really enjoys them as well.
By Tyler:Irma’s sandwiches 23 pages. This book is about a grandma that has a shop that people go to every day. People and animals go to irmas shop because she can cook any type of sandwiches. I think that people should read this book then it will give some ideas for good sandwiches a part for animals type of sandwiches. I will give 10 out of 10. Tyler this is a good review. I felt quite hungry just reading about it. What a great title.
Panashe Zulu: 2/9/2013: Matilda by Roald Dahl. 268pages. This book was about a girl who started reading big words that adults say at the age of 4. She loved her life but hated her parents because they weren't her real parents as they adopted her and they were very cruel to her because they would pull her hair and shout at her and lots more. She wanted to go to school but her parents refused because they wanted her to just watch TV, finally the dad let her go to school but the head mistress wasn't kind or good at all. You have to find out the rest from the book. I liked this book because it was interesting and it wasn't like our normal life, it was a difficult life for Matilda. I give this book 10 fingers out of 10. Well written Panashe, I think that we will read this book as a read aloud during snack break. Yopu will have to try really hard not to tell the kids what happens next. Have you seen the movie?
Kohju,this book about Mr.bounce. By:Roger Hargreaves.36 pages. I like this book.This book is very interesting. Because Mr.Bounce can’t bounce after he only put on shoes.(Ten finger of ten finger.) Thank you Kohju, I am very proud of you for doing this review. Well done.
By Seunghyun Lee 3/9/2013 Title: The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl 57 page This book is about a girl has magic finger. BANG! BANG! BANG! a girl saw blood! A girl put magic finger on! Gregg family turn into the bird. Finally, Gregg family turn back to the people. Next day,Mr.Gregg break his and his sons’. Mrs.Gregg is placing beautiful flowers and Philip and William,feed birds.Suddenly, Mr.Gregg said to girl who put on magic finger on to Gregg’s family “I change my name to Mr.Egg.” This book is telling us to do not kill lots of animal. I recommend this book. I will give 7 finer out of 10. This is an excellent review it has everything I was looking for. I am most impressed, keep up the good work.
By Junwen :3/9/13 :Title Lily and The wizard wack. It’s about in a castle have a king and queen they have three children , first is Lucy ,she can singing ; second is Emily ,she can play flute;Last is Lily ,she can make magic .Every body like Lucy singing and Emily play flute but nobody like Lily’s magic .Lily is not discouraged,she want to prove that she is good ,too. Thank you Jun Wen it sounds like you enjoyed this book. Would you recommend it for us to read? I like the way you used the word 'discouraged' thats a good word try to use it in your writing sometime.
By Chan August , 25 2013 There were Erik,Cris and some parents. They were riding a canoe. When Erik’s father left, they were going to somewhere and Erik could here some powerful sound. When he looked at where that noise was coming, he saw it was a waterfall.He said turn back!!! But they fell to the waterfall, Cris was fell to somewhere and Erik too. When Erik stood up, he heard Cris’s voice and he went to there. He needed the medicine so he could alive. And he found it but he was exhausted and his father gave to his friends and they called the doctor, when they found Cris and his dad said we will clean here and we will get to there. This is a good review Chan and you tell us a lot about the story but would you recommend this book to your friends, why or why not?
Title:100 fact about Mummies BY:Man Xin Date:4/9/13 This book is talking about all the mummies how they die and make them into a mummy and put them into a box. If you are a mummy, you will not able to rotted. You can able to stay in a pyramid for 25,000 years. In this book they give a lots of facts about the mummies. I like this book because it give a lots of important facts about the mummies. I would like you to read this book. It was good and it got lots of facts for you to understand the mummies. This is a very good review on a non-fiction book, I would advice everybody to read it.
Manaal 03/09/2013 TREASURY OF AESOP’S FABLES retold by Val Biro 198 pages This is a book with many small moral stories. Most of the stories are about animals for example The Hare and the Tortoise . I do not know who first wrote this book I only know who retold it. I got this book when I was small and this is the fourth time I am reading it. I think the book was good because the lessons it teaches make a lot of sense, it is easy to read and it has colourful illustrations. I would recommend this book to people from age 5 to 10. I would give this book 8 fingers out of 10. Fables are very interesting as each has a message or moral, just like you say each has a lesson. I like short stories because you can read them and know the ending quite quickly.
Josh 6/9/13 I think the book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of The Prehistoric World is a very interesting book full of facts that you would never ever know ever how addicting it is. Its a very good book but I would only recommend it for the higher level readers and not the lower ones because they will not understand it any way it is 600 pages long which is very big. Thanks. This is an interesting book Josh, maybe you can share some of those facts with the class.
Chapter 1 and 2 By Tyler 4/9/2013 Beast Quest Chapter 1:This book is about a new hero, his name is Tom.The main characters are Caldor and Tom. Since Caldor the hero got killed by a cursed dragon. Would Tom be able to kill the dragon and be the new hero? I really like this idea Tyler, you are telling us about the what you read this week. Are you enjoying the book? I can't wait to hear the rest.
By Andjani 5/9/2013 Thea stilton and the cherry blossom adventure Geroninom Stilton This book is about the thea sisters going to japan for a culture exchange program when they were busy exploring kyoto and looking at the beautiful pretty cherry blossoms a good item from kumis family was stolen from kumis family the thea sisters is trying to catch the thief then they found the thief. I give it 5-10. It sounds as if you would not recommend this book (5 out of 10). Manaal read another book by the same author you should talk to her about it.
Manaal 07. 09.2013 THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME by Roald Dahl 79 pages This is a fantastic tale of a giraffe, a pelican and a monkey. These three animals clean windows as a business. One day the richest man in England invites them to clean his windows..... Do they only clean windows or are they in for a big surprise??? To find out the rest read the book.I enjoyed the book because it has an exciting adventure that suddenly comes in. The pelican has an extra ordinary beak and the giraffe has a stretchy neck which plays an important role in the story. I would recommend this book to children from age 6 to 11 and I would give it 9 fingers out of 10. Another very good review, I am wondering if there is any Dahl books you have not read. I find him very English in some of his words, do you understand them all?
Dinosaurs pages 5-14 9/9 Cale. This book is nonfiction. If you want to know a lot about dinosaurs read this book! You can use this book as a pocket book,so you can use it at a museum. It contains continental drift and fossils (that is how far i got). This is a fact on continental drift that is written: All of the continents here are like a jigsaw puzzle (all of the continents connect together so it creates one continent,as in the Triassic period). Fossils are formed by: their flesh rots while there in a lake or ocean. The bone is left and that is covered with layers of mud,then that mud becomes solid and covers up the bone and theres your fossil.I give this book 8/10 fingers. Excellent Cale, this is well written and follows the example perfectly. You should talk to Josh he also is enjoying a dinosaur book.
Manaal 10/09/2013 STORIES FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD by Huda Khattab 45 Pages This is a book full of short, true and interesting stories from the Muslim world. These stories are about courage and faith and some of them have morals. I enjoyed this book because it preaches honesty and kindness. My favourite story is called A Dinner of Smells. This story is about a beggar who smelt delicious food from a restaurant. The owner saw him and told him to pay for smelling his food (to find out more read the story). This story has an unexpected ending and a fair conclusion. I would recommend this book and give it 9 fingers out of 10 . This would be an interesting book to share during our Beliefs Unit, remind me again after the winter break
By Sara Monnich. 10/09/2013 Mr.Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton. 226 pages. This book was about a man named Mr.Gum another man named Billy a girl named Polly and a bear named Padlock. In the world of men: Mr.Gum and Billy can see a bear out the window and they were going to start a concert with a dancing bear so they took the bear and forced it to start dancing. Then polly saved Padlock and they jumped on a boat to take them far away from there. They end up being on a beast island were Padlock belongs and then they go home. I think others should read this book because its a fun book and the words are a bit mixed up. I would give 10 out of 10 for this book. This is a good review Sara, your writing is becoming better and better, well done.
Aeddan : The Ranger`s Apprentice by John Flanagan chapters 1 to 15 9/11/13 It is about a Boy named Will [see book one] who goes on a journey to get help from the Celts with Horace [see book one] And Gilan [see book one]. They run into some difficult business. It is a hard book but they are fun, as are all of them. Well done Aeddan, would you recommend this book?
Roald Dahl The Magic Finger 57 pages Chan 11/9/2013At first, Philip, William and Mr.Gregg went to hunt but the girl use the magic. But nothing happened.Next day, when Mr.Gregg woke up, he couldn’t stand up he felt that was so fun.He saw he had a feather. He was so frightened but not the children.
he children were flying in the house and they went outside.They saw some birds going into their house. They made the nest.They returned to a people and they said they will never hunt the animals and they went to their house. What a great author he is. His birthday is coming up. I would like to hear you read this book to me sometime.
By Ava 11/09/13 Pippi in the south seas 116 pages . This book is so far about a girl named pippi and she lived in a house with a monkey and a horse. She has so friends to.Her father didn’t live with her. He lived on a boat but one day pippi’s dad comes back and he says to come with him to the south seas but pippi doesn’t want to leave her friends. Did the horse live IN the house?
Tyler Anna and the magic coat 11/9/2013: I like this book because it talked about rain. I like it when it rains sometimes. I like it because it cools down the temperature and I don’t have to go for my swimming lesson. This is a good connection Tyler The story is about a girl who planned to go on a picnic but it started raining. So Annas grand, gave her a magical coat that can change the weather. She made the day sunny so she can go to the picnic. The coat works wonderfully but it did not help her when she played hide and seek outdoors. I give this book 10/10 because i really like the start and the end. I wish I had a magical coat.
By Panashe Zulu: 11/09/2013: George's Marvelous Medicine: by Roald Dahl: 112 pages. This book is about a boy named George and he has a horrible Grandma that needs medicine at 11 o'clock everyday. One day George's parents went out and he was left all alone with his horrible Grandma. Before his Mother left, she said that he had to give his Grandma her medicine at 11 o'clock, he decided to make his own medicine. George started adding lots of things that are not suppose to be in medicines. He added shampoo, oil and lots more. He finished it of with some brown paint so that it looked just like Grandmas real medicine. He poured the real medicine in the sink and put his marvelous medicine in the same glass the real medicine was in, he put cold water and gave it to his Grandma to drink. When his grandma drank it, she grew and grew and grew until she was on top of the roof. She said she had magic powers but George told her the truth and proved her bye giving a chicken the medicine. It was a fun book and you all have to read it find out what happens to Grandma. I give this book 9/10 and I recommend this book!!! I wonder how many books Roald Dahl wrote? We should celebrate his birthday because I think it coming soon.
Man Xin Title:The very old kettle 11/09/13 By:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a woman and her five kids were living in a house. The woman who has the kettle called Mother Mimble. Her kids and Mother Mimble like the lovely kettle. When the kettle was on the fire ,it like to sang.When Mother Mimble put a tea bag into the kettle and after a while the kettle was really fragrant , Mother Mimble will know the tea was ready to drink. Unfortunately, the kettle had a big hole so Mother Mimble said” I think I should buy a new kettle for myself.I should not use this ugly and old kettle again, I must thrown it away.” and so she did but this wasn’t the poor kettle’s end of the life because Mother Mimble’s neighbor pick the poor kettle to sold it to the museum. Mother Mimble’s neighbor got a lots of money after they sold the poor kettle and the poor kettle was happy ever. She is a good writer of children's books, I used to read her stories when I was your age.
Matei Stink The ultimate thumb Wrestling Smackdown 11/9/13 52 pages chapter 4 by:Megan Mcdonald This book was about a kid could Stink. And their parents wanted Stink to do a sports. So Stink searched for a sports but all of them were boring but there was a commercial of thumb wrestling and he watched the movie so he told his mom and she agreed so Stink practiced with his friends. And made his own model and there was a tournament coming up.I think that this is a very funny book because his name is funny and I don’t think thumb wrestling is a sport. I think everyone should read this because it makes you want to read it.I would give this 9 out of 10
What an interesting charater this 'Stink 'seems to be.
By Junwen ;11/9/2013Tittle :The Police Man Who Had Small Feet.The story is about: Have a policeman he name is paul ,he is a policeman so everybody call him P.C.Paul .But he have a problem is he had a small feet ,everybody laughed him .He went to home and he hope got some idea.He got a good idea is he go shop to buy a big boots .When he was chasing a hurgar ,he fall down to water.But if a big machine rumbled ,as it drew near to P.C Paul ,but Paul feel like nothing .Then he went to so many countries. I loved the title of this book, it makes me want to read it.
Title:(Goblet of Fire) By:J.K. Rowling Date done by:6/9/13 “Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire” Is talking about , a summer holidays and soon Harry Potter will be starting his fourth year at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Harry is counting the days; there are new spells to be learnt, more quidditch to be played, and hogwarts castle to continue exploring.But harry needs to be careful there are unexpected dangers lurking……… this is what is written on the back of the book. Please keep the reviews in your own words.
By :Junwen 5/9/13:Title Eleven by Lauren Myracle It’s about birthday ,when Lauren Myracle was eleven,she’s best friend came to her birthday ,and about they played Chinese jump rope on the playground ,I like this book ,it was very fun .I think I would like it as well.
Matei 5/9/2013 How The Future Began :By Anthony Wilson 59 Pages this book is a non fiction book it was talking what kind of things are going to be invented in the future.Well I learned that there will be automatic cars that drives by themselves well I think this is a cool book about the future I will give this 9 out of 10. Very interesting, I think that this technology is already out there.
Sheena Ball Sep 11 2013 Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout By Andy Stanton 256 pages I recommend this book to kids who like long books. I like this book. I give it 9 fingers out of 10. What is this book about?
Gakuto 9/9/2013 CAVEMICE Watch Your Tail! By Geronimo Stilton. This book is about cave mice, Geronimo’s ancient ancestor, Geronimo Stiltonoot. One day, Meteors falls from the sky, and everyone except Geronimo Stiltonoot, has a awful stomach! He had to do something. Can he make it?On the day you were born 11/9 /2013 ( Kohju’s birthday) This book is about the day you were born. It’s not Non-fiction, but it’s good book. That is a good connection to the book, the same day as Kohju's birthday
Josh I’d recommend this book to the class as it is easy to read and very funny. It is also very interesting because there is a boy named Stink and he has a great sense of smell and he dreams to be a smeller scientist who smells all kinds of new products.One day he goes to the Gross Me Out exhibit. Stink sees a lot of different things that smell really bad and gross. The main thing is that he gets a quiz of smells and gets all the smells correct. When he gets home he talks to his mum the fact that he had got all the smells correct. Thanks Josh, you wrote a really good review and I would like to read the book if I knew what the title and author were.
Tyler All about chocolate 12/9/2031: This Book is about chocolate The Mayan discovered chocolate. Its made from cocoa seeds harvested from pods of the cocoa tree. It explains where it grows, how the cocoa are harvested and processed into chocolate plus many other facts. The best part was when I saw pictures of people the harvesting the cocoa beans. It immediately made me think of chocolate. I give this book a 10/8 because it had facts but I wanted more so I could make my own chocolate and eat it forever. I love chocolate!!!! Tyler, you have such a good sense of humor, great review. Reading it made me hungary for chocolate.
By Seunghyun Lee 10/9/2013 Title:The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Page:408 Main character is Mary,Dicon,Collin and Marsha. This book is about the garden that change Mary and Collin’s life.I recommend this book. I will give 10 finger out of 6. I thing the garden is magic, because it change Mary and Collin’s life. Wow, this is a tough book to understand, and you are right it did change many lives.
Peter pan by Ava 94 pages 17/09/13: It is about a boy that never grows up named Peter Pan. Peter pan likes to go down to the human world and go in open windows. But when Peter goes to this window there was a girl there and her sleeping brothers thats when Peter takes them to never land for a big adventure. Did you enjoy it?
Man Xin Title: The goblin’s toy shop Date: 12/09/13 By:Enid Blyton 192 pages.This book is talking about an old man was open a toy shop at the end of the village. Every children were very happy about that. At the morning, the toy shop will open, every children will get some money from their mom and dad and they did. Some of the children like the toy but some of the children don’t like because there don’t have train, toy houses and the toy that the children.Some of the children buy the soldier, dolls and stuff. At the other morning, the children were very nervous because their toys were gone. The children had no idea where did their toys gone.They asked their mom and dad,their grandma and grandpa and also their friend but they all said ‘I got no idea where did your toys put.’At the midnight, the children were not going to sleep because they want to see who is the thrift in their village but they only see their toys walked to the end of the village and they got idea where they will going.’Hey, my toys,can you stop walking to goblin’s toyshop?There had not treasure in goblin’s toyshop!’Fortunately, the toys didn’t hear what did the child said.They followed their toys until they stop.The children known where their going so they went back to their house and have a sweet dream.The next morning, all the people were around goblin’s toyshop to wait and wait until the old man open his shop.Finally, it’s open the old man came out and sorry to them and give them extra money. The pitiful old man was gone with a sad smile. What a terrific review Man Xin. Would you recommend this book?
Man Xin Title: I SURVIVED Date:12/09/13 By:Lauren Tarshis This book is talking about a boy name Lucas who loves to play football.His father’s friend, Benny also loves to play football too.One day, a plane was flew very low , Lucas never seen the plane was flew very low. The plane was accidentally hit the big and tall building but Lucas didn’t dead.Unfortunately,lots of people were dead and their family were very upset. Also the big and tall building was fall down.The New York City is become very dark because the smoke was covered New York City and lots of aeroplane smoke around.After I read this book I think the people and their family were very upset.I wish you can read this book.(It was happen in September 11, 2001 and the time is 9:03 )(This a true story but I think the character wasn’t a real people)(If you want to look at this video, you can check at the youtube and you must to type in ‘the attacks of september 11, 2001)(The author was really famous and the author had made a lots of book but all she made the book all true except the character). This sounds like a very interesting book. You are right this thing really happened. Where did you get this book? You have made me want to read it.
11/09/2013 Manaal ORANGES IN N0 MAN’S LAND by Elizabeth Laird Chapters 1 to 5 116 pagesThis is a true sad story about a girl who lives in Lebanon, when they are having war. Her mother died when their house got bombed so now she lives with her two brothers and her grandma. To find out more read the book. When I read the title of the book I thought it would be a made up story but when I found out it was non-fiction I thought it might be boring. As I started to read the book I got more and more interested in it. I could imagine what the pictures of the story might look like because of the descriptive writing. I would recommend it to people who enjoy fascinating stories and so far I would give it 9 out of 10. I am so glad you are enjoying this Manaal. It fits in really well with our unit, there are a number of organizations that help people in need during a war and we will be researching some of them.
19/09/13 Man Xin 4SB Title:Sneezing Powder By:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a man called Smarty, he was a bad person ever in the town.When is winter all day, lots of people will go into Smarty’s shop and buy some honeys,lemons and big yellow pills that could helped to care the cold but when summer season, there’s not people went in Smarty’s shop because the weather hot so there’s not people went Smarty’s shop.One day,Smarty think a very a really good idea to make people caught a cold.Smarty go to a cook shop and buy some sneezing powder.The other morning, Smarty was on the second floor looking for a person who walked through his shop.When Uncle Prim was walked through his shop, Smarty pour some sneezing powder on Uncle Prim. After a second, Uncle Prim was sneezing very loudly.Smarty ran to his shop and shouted loudly “Uncle Prim, are you having a cold? Come and have my honeys,lemons and pills.”So Uncle Prim did.After he buy them and went back home.Smarty do the same things to every people in his town.The end of the day,Smarty was closing his shop and waiting for tomorrow.At the morning, lots of people were around his shop.When Smarty was get into his shop, lots of people even police were very furious to hit Smarty and get all the money that Smarty has yesterday.The polices were push Smarty into a small jail. No toilet ,friends and money. This is really good Man Xin and definitely in your words, I can tell you really love Enid Blyton
Manaal THE DRAGON PROPHECY By Geronimo Stilton 310 pages Geronimo is on his fourth adventure to the Kingdom of Fantasy. This time he has to find a stolen dragon egg! The prophecy says that whoever has the firebrand ( like Geronimo) is the twelfth knight, will find the dragon egg and will restore peace in the Kingdom of Dragons. Will he be able to fulfill the prophecy or will he fail? I really like all of Geronimo’s books because they are adventurous and have a lot of expression. I recommend this book and give it 9 out of 10. I am surprised by how many students in our class enjoy this author, perhaps I should try one sometime. What book do you suggest?
By Panashe Zulu: 22/9/2013: My Naughty Little Puppy A home for Rascal by Holly Webb: 110 pages. This book was about a girl called Ellie and she really wanted a dog. Ellie went to the pet shop with her brother Max, her sister Lila and her mum.She wanted to look at the puppies but she couldn't see the puppies because her Mum, Max and Lila were blocking the way so she went and sat down. When she sat down, there was something licking her so she looked under the chair and she saw a puppy. Ellie wanted that puppy so she got it but Max and Lila were very upset because they wanted a different puppy. She got home and they didn't know what to call the puppy. After a while, Ellie thought of a name and they named him Rascal. When rascal got to Ellie's house from the pet shop, she started playing with him and he was a very big problem because he kept on eating shoes and making people fall over. Ellie didn't want to shout at him because he was to cute so one day her friend told her that you have to shout at him if you want him to be good but she didn't. Rascals home was the kitchen and Ellie's dad didn't close it properly one night so he sneaked out and went to Ellie's room and slept with her but she said," You have to be quiet because my Mum will shout if she finds out" so he kept quiet and slept the whole night!!! I recommend this book because rascal is very Naught but Ellie doesn't want to shout at him and I give this book 10/10! READ THIS BOOK!!! I can tell that you really enjoyed this book, have you ever had a puppy?
Sheena Ball 30/9/2013 Cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 Movie novelization I recommend this even though it is a behind the scenes of the movie cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 it was still a good book. In this book it talks about exactly what happens in the new movie that will be coming out soon.I would give this book 7 fingers out of 10. So this was a fiction or non-fiction book?
Chan Written by Jen Green 48 pages 2/10/2013 This book is about how the people in the cold place. Some scientists are there to check the temperature of frozen worlds.The temperature is going down so it means Earth is getting hot. In the cold place the people use Reindeer because in Antarctica, there is no cars. And also harnessed wooden sleds to teams of husky dogs that pulled them along. A nineteenth-century the hunters are catching a whale. They wear Reindeer leather because Reindeer’s leather is very soft and warm. There are not so many scientists are in Antarctica. They take a picture with the animals and discover how can animals can be alive in the cold place. They made a tents with a Reindeer’s leather or an iglue. In this book, one of the scientist said you must not throw the rubbish in anyway and you need to recycle. I think this book has a lot of information and a facts. So this book is very good I think. Well done Chan, this is a good non-fiction review.
The secret garden By:Ava 111 pages 1/10/13 This book is about a girl named Mary that live in India but one horrible day there was epidemic of deadly cholera and Mary’s parents died and she had to live with her Uncle in a castle. In the castle she had a maid named Martha and she had a brother named Dickon. Mary and Dickon got together very well .One evening in the castle Mary went to Martha and said,”I want to know more about my Uncle” so Martha told Mary that Her Uncle used to have a wife and the wife liked Mary’s uncle so much that She made a garden and in the garden they would spend wonderful times with each other but one day the wife was sitting on a branch of a tree and the branch broke and she died so Mary’s Uncle shut down the garden that she made and no one was seen in that garden ever since.After Martha explained everything to her she went outside for some fresh air but when she went outside she found a little hole and in that hole there was a key .Mary picked up the key and tried to open every door with .At the end Mary went to one last door .It was the the garden that her uncle shut down ten years ago so Mary slowly put the key in the door and whoosh the door flew open and Mary went inside. After Mary went in the garden she went back to her room but on the way there she heard some loud crying coming from the room she was standing next to so Mary opened the door and she saw a little boy on a bed crying. Mary slowly said why are you crying boy. The boy quickly looked up and said ,”my name is Colin. I was just was crying because my life is so miserable because I paralyzed myself and everybody thinks I am going to dye”.”Hey said Mary I think I have a good way to cheer you up .Tomorrow do you want to come to a garden .I am to sad to go because my dad your Uncle didn’t visit me in since my mom died because I only remind him when my mom died but I will try and go ok said Colin”So the next day they Colin ,Mary and Dinkon went to the Garden and That reminded Colin of his mother and then a second and the he said to Mary “I want to try and walk” so Colin actually walked. Meanwhile Colin’s father was at a place close to the castle and for a second he heard a noise coming from the garden so he went to the garden and he saw his son called Colin so Colin hugged his father when he saw him and Colin’s father thought it would be wrong to just leave his son alone for a long time so every day Colin’s father would visit him. I'm glad you are enjoying this Ava, we had to read it in school when I was your age.
Matei Captain Underpants and the Attack of the talking Toilet 136 pages This book was about two kid that were could George and harold they made comics about captain under pants.At school there was a inventions fare at school well the school principle didn’t allow because last year they did something very bad to that principle while the invention fare.Then they made another comic could the Attack Of The Talking Toilets and when they were walking in to a place and they were something could Pasy 2000, they thought that was a copier and copied the magasian then it copied real model and toilets cam alive.So captain underpants came and beat them up.this was a very funny book it made me want to read it i recommend the whole 4th grade reading it because i bet every one will laugh when they read it because i laughed also.I would give this 10 out of 10. Nice work Matei, this group of books is very popular.
By Kohju Nagaoka 15/10/2013 Olivia Goes Camping By Alex Harvey 25 pagesWhen Olivia goes to camp,Olivia always has five steps. I feel its a big job. If I were
him I couldn’t do it. And I will go camp in on the rainy night. Then i will take a shower.eight finger to ten finger. It sounds as if you really enjoyed the book, I would like you to tell me more about it sometime.
By Seunghyun Lee 10/9/2013 Title:The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Page:408 Main character is Mary,Dicon,Colin and Marsha. This book is about garden. There was secret garden. But it’s not a just normal garden. Because it change Colin and Mary’s life. Before Mary met garden,but after she met the garden,she began to love environment. And she began to kind to her servant. And Colin can’t walk,and he thought he will die and he hate his life,,but he can walk and love his life he want to live. This book is fun, I will give 6 finger out of 10. I had to read this book when I was your age, I enjoyed it as well. Many lives were changed because of the garden.
Tyler Beast Quest Trunk 3/10/2013: On this mission Tom, the hero is going on the adventure to free the good beast in the dark realm. His buddy Elenna is following him on every mission or challenge that is on. On his way to find Trunk the beast he met his old enemy. I give this book a 9/10 because most of the parts are just finding the beat, Trunk. But the main thing is that would he be able to free the good beast in the Dark Realm?........I would like to know more about this book, you have got me interested.
By Andjani Thea Stilton And the Dragongs code Geronimo Stilton The book is about Thea going to Whale Island to teach. Then there was this new weird kid then one day in a storm he was gone and Midge’s pots were gone and then a hose was gone and many things were gone. Then the Thea Sisters went to figure why everything was stolen then they figured it out. I give it a 8 -10 Everybody seems to enjoy the Geronimo Stilton books, I must read one sometime soon.
By:JunWen 16/10/13 Title:Strawberry Shortcake and the Friendship Party.This book is about the strawberry has a friendship party she invited every her friend ,she told Honey give those letter to everyone ,but when Honey need give the letter to Angel Cake have wing so it's cannot find it .Then Angel Cake know this ,she was so sad why Strawberry doesn't invited to her ?Then Orange Blossom tall this to Strawberry ,next she went to Angel 's house said sorry then they become to best friend . It sounds as though you enjoyed this book Jun wen, how many fingers would you have given it?
By:Sara Monnich 16/10/13: The Sister Club by Megan McDonald. 187 pages.This book is about 3 sisters that have made a sisters club. The sisters club meeting is a meeting that you have with your sisters. Three times a week they go to the club. The club is held in the oldest sisters room. Sometimes there could be an emergency meeting so then the oldest sister has to blow a whistle. I really liked this book because I understood it very well and now maybe i can communicate a bit more with my sister. I would give 8 fingers out of a 10. Well written Sara, you have told me the main details and you have an opinion about the book.
Ava Sprinkles and secrets. By:Lisa Schroeder.So far I read up to page 43.17/10/13. This book is so far about a girl named Sophie that has a best friend named Isabel who was just entered got into a cupcake contest in New york city and Sophie was missed Isabel very much but she was also very jealous because if you win the cupcake contest you win 1000$ check but one day when Sophie was watching T.V she hear a Strange knock on the door. She opened the door and she saw her teacher from Stage camp. Her teacher started speaking straight away .She told Sophie that she would have to come with her to Las Vegas because Sophie’s teacher showed her mom some of the Video’s of Sophie Singing and dancing so since Sophia’s teacher’s mom was in a stage agency she said that Sophie could join the agency.So far I would give this book 9 fingers out of 10 Ava you are not only getting to be a good writer but you're skills at summarizing are really improving.
Gakuto: 18/10/2013: Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent by Geronimo Stilton. 110 pages.This book was about Geronimo being a secret agent. One day he meets his friend Kornelius. He was a friend when they were little. One day, Geronimo had a important meeting with the president and with his father. But the next day, the blow the important envelope and he lost it! He tried to get it but he could not! You can find out what happens next! Gakuto, you should find others that have read this book, if you look through these reviews you will find many that really like this author.
Man Xin Title: The Magic Watering Can Date:18/10/13Author:Enid Blyton This book is talking about a boy called Tweeky .He is a very lazy person.One day, he is talking to his neighbour and the nighbour, Mr Lamp, he is talking about Tweeky’s farm.Mr Lamp asked Tweeky “Do you watering you plant? If you didn’t watering your plant will all die.You will wasting your money to buy the plant seed.”After Tweeky talk to Mr Lamp,he is thinking a bad idea which is take magic from his another neighbour, Mother Luck.At the afternoon,Tweeky is going to Mother Luck’s cottage and take some spell to make his watering can become magican while he making it he say “Water,water,pour without stopping.”Then the watering can go to Tweeky’s farm and pouring out water.Day after day the watering can pour without stopping and the all plants die.There’s nothing to pour at.The watering can look at the door and see the door isn’t close, the watering can go into Tweeky’s cottage and start pouring water at the doorstep and all the way to Tweeky’s bedroom.Tweeky is slepping in the bed,look like he has a sweet dream.Suddendly, the watering can start pouring at Tweeky’s mouth,the watering can think that Tweeky will wake up but he didn’t, he just drink all the water in the mouth.The watering can is very angry with that so it start to pour at everywhere in his cottage.After a few minute,Tweeky is wake up,he want to go to the toilet and he is falling down on the floor.He see the watering can still watering at his cottage.Tweeky quickly go to Mother Lucy’s cottage and tell her the whole thing which is happen just now.Mother Lucy run to Tweeky’s cottage and say “Stop, pouring water out of your mouth!”and the watering can stop.Tweeky is really sorry about that.He say ‘You can give me any punishment but Mother Lucy didn’t give any punishment because he already got a big punishment,that is cleaning up the whole cottage. This is a very thorough review. You do not have to write this much if you don't want to. Summarizing is all about picking out the main details only.
By Seunghyun Lee 21/10/13 The Amazing Voyage by Geronimo Stilton 287 pages This time was 3rd trip to The Kingdom of Fantasy to Geronimo Stilton. Frog said,“The Queen the Fairies had been kidnapped by queen of the witches.” Geronimo Stilton went to the The Kingdom of Fantasy. He made company called,“Fantasy”. There was Geronimo, Strongheart, Thunderhorn,Sterling, Puss in Boots,Horizon and Beatrice Bigfoot. Fantasy company arrived to Nightmares,where Queen of Fairy was on. Geronimo fight with Queen of the witch. And Geronimo defeated her. Finally Geronimo went back to home.I recommend this book, because this book is fun. I will give 10 finger out of 10. Excellent work I cannot wait to read this book.
by Andjani Oranges In No Mans Land Elizabeth Laird This book is about a girl and her family in a war. So they had to go away then the mother died because she was packing.Then they found a rich hotel then they stayed in the hotel then granny got sick then Ayesha had to go to doctor leila for some medicine.Then granny got better. Did you like this book Andjani?
Sheena Ball 21/10/2013 The BFG by Roald Dahl 199 pages I read 9 chapters of this book so far it is a great book. There is a girl named Sophie and she lives in a orphanage with more little girls her age. One night she was looking out the window and she broke the rules by staying up late and what she out the window was a tall big giant with a long trumpet and a suitcase. He was looking into the other houses with his trumpet and he would stick the trumpet in the window and blow. When sophie was watching the giant came closer and closer and took Sophie to giant land they went into a cave and Sophie talked to the BFG and the BFG said that Sophie can never go back to her orphanage and Sophie was sad but they were happy together . Then later the BFG showed Sophie a snozzcumber Sophie tried it and did not like it soon they were talking and a big thump like thunder was heard before the BFG could tell Sophie who it was the big thing had come into the cave and Sophie had to hide on the tabletop behind the snozzcumber then the giant that has come in the cave took the BFG away and Sophie moved into the snozzcumber then they came back and the BFG told the giant to try some snozzcumber and he ate some and when he was chewing Sophie was in his mouth and the giant did not like it so he spat it out and Sophie went flying through the air and then giant left and the BFG found Sophie and helped her back to the tabletop. This book is a good book so far and i would give it a 7 fingers out of 10 so far. Nice work on the important details Sheena, your summarizing is getting much better.
Ran 21/9/2013 Eldest by Christopher Paolini, 999 pages Eragon is now training for magic and sword fighting with the elves in Ellesmera while his cousin, Roran is forced to move out of Palancar valley- along with the rest of the village- to Surda so that he can escape from the evil Ra’zac who threaten to kill them all ,and save his girl friend from the clutches of the Empire. Both hated the Empire because the Empire sent the Ra'zac to kill their father , destroyed their home and had shattered their simple life. While the Empire may be terrifyingly evil, fear is not an option when your mind is focused on one thing: Revenge. Fabulous word choice Ran, can infer from the review that you are enjoying the book?
Ran 17/10/2013 How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell 227 pages Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the 3rd is having lots of trouble training his minute dragon, Toothless. He will have to train Toothless by Thor’s day Thursday, or he will be exiled from his viking tribe. But, just as Toothless might have been able to pass on Thor’s day, disaster strikes. This is a funny and gripping book, which leaves questions twirling in your mind after reading the book. This book is not too hard and not too easy and I will give this book 8fingers out of 10. So what do you think, the book or the movie, which is better for you?
Panashe Zulu: 21/10/2013: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. This book is about a Fantastic Mr. Fox and three horrible men Boggis, Bunce and Bean and they want to KILL Mr. Fox, they decide to wait at the hole he lived in. A few days went by and they didn't have any food because Boggis Bunce and Bean were waiting outside for him to come. Before all this, he wanted to go and get some food for his family and when he went out of his house, his tail got shot off by a gun. He quickly went back into his hole and was lucky he didn't get shot anywhere he could die. NOW they were starving because they couldn't get out of the hole. One day Mr. Fox went digging for food with his children and on the way, they bumped into one of Mr. Foxes friend. He helped them find food and suddenly Mr. Fox hit into something wooden. He opened the wooden thing and went and...... He found FOOD. It was one of the three nasty men's farm house, he went into the last 2 men's farm houses and found more food, so finally he got food for his family. He invited everyone to his house to have a feast and everyone cheered for FANTASIC Mr. Fox and while all the animals were eating, Boggis, Bunce and Bean were still waiting in the rain with their guns at their side and they waited and waited and waited for Mr. Fox! I am really looking forward to the end and also to find out if you would recommend it to your friends.
By JunWen 23/10/13 Title:Washed Away ! This book is about a boy went to new house so he brought his thing ,when they will go out rain came here he open his bag his little cat willam came out into the water , the boy was so sad .After rain he promised must find Willam he look around ,when he sat on his dad's seat he saw Willam then they hold Willam to home and walsh . What was your opinion of this book (did you like it) and how many fingers out of 10 would you give it?
Aeddan:23/10/13 Freedom`Wings by Sharon Dennis Wyeth. 104 pages. It is a historical fiction story . Freedom`Wings may have a slow and sad beginning but brightens up later on. It is about a slave boy who ran away.He travels with the underground rail. The dialect at the beginning may be hard to understand but it gets better later on. I would say 9 out of 10 fingers. Aeddan this is a really good review. You have used some very good vocabulary words, they are the kind of words you use when speaking. I am impressed with the effort that went into this review, it is short but to the point and you gave me your opinion. I am going to read it myself.
By Andjani Cheetah Animal In Danger Rod Theodorou This book is about Cheetahs in danger and how it is in danger.It is also about what they are,where they live,how many cheetahs are there and also many facts about them I like this book because i can help them.I give this book a 10-10 I am interested in how you can help Cheetahs Andjani. I also think Cheetahs are rather wonderful animals.
Cale, Shiloh: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 137 pages This book is about a dog named Shiloh that is mistreated by a man named judd travers. Siloh runs away and a boy named marty finds him but his dad take him back. Shiloh comes back to Marty and marty hides him up in the hill so his dad won’t take him back. but later a german shepherd chews him up his parents find out they take Shiloh to the doctor and he’s fixed in 1 day. But later Judd finds out that they have his dog so his dad says he has to give it back in 2 days. In 2 days time Marty goes over to Judds without Shiloh to tell him that he won’t give it back,so judd says if he won’t give it back Marty will have to work 20 hours to buy Shiloh. After 20 hours of work Shiloh is Martys forever or is he? This book has a Newbery Medal and I would give it 9 fingers out of 10 because it catches you although it is a hard book because its very slang and a lot of hard words but I liked it. This book is in a series. Very nicely written Cale. Your review tells me a lot about the book but without telling me the end. I have read Shilo and like you, really enjoyed it. I did not know that it was a series of books.
Matei ORANGES IN N0 MAN’S LAND by: Elizabeth Laird This book is a true story about a girl that was living in Lebanon. Few days later war started and the house blew up.She had to stay in a little house full of homeless people they divided the corners for each family.After a few days later her grandma got very ill and got sick. The little girl had to go to the other side of the town it was very dangerous when she got there she need it to find a lady could Dr.Leila. She was a woman she had called a UN truck so it could help her because she was from the other side, so grandma can get better and her father came.This is a very nice ending.I would give this 10 out of 10 I really liked it. Well done Matei, this is a well written review. I'm glad you liked this book
Joshua Meerkat Madness A DARING DESERT ADVENTURE by Ian Whybrow Once there were a tribe of Meerkats called the Really Mad Mob they were kind of crazy but polite and friendly, until one day they have an unwanted visitor a tribe loner that had been kicked out because she was weak and didn’t get the food for her queen. She was a lovely little meerkat that had a fine coat of soft smooth fur. Her name was Radiant from the sharp eyes. She had come to rest in their burrow and gets found in the morning sunshine while the Meerkats were doing their warm up.They found her when she was coming out to get her food and was to go back into hiding where she would eat her food and then the mob introduced themselves to her except for Mimi the smallest girl. She was so defiant and she didn’t even say hello. Based on my reading so far I would give this book 10 finger out of ten. I am really looking forward to hearing the end of this story, Meerkats seem really cute and funny on TV. This was a good idea the author had to write stories about them.
By Panashe Zulu: 27/10/2013:Whats for dinner Mr. Gum by Andy Stanton. This book wasn't my best book because I didn't really understand it that well I can't tell you what it is about because it really confusing so I give this book a 2 out of 10. I don't recommend this book because it's very confusing and complicated for children my age.
I like this review Panashe because it is honest. We won't always like the books we read. Next time try using the 5 finger rule on the 1st page of a book then you will not waste your time. Well done .
Tyler Dougal Trump 4/11/2013 : This book is about a boy named Dougal Trump. His family is threatening to kill him. He also believes that there is a monster in the shed but his whole family doesn’t believe him. Sometimes his mom, dad or siblings will blame him for everything and i believe that he is innocent like me. I give this book a 10/10 because it is sometimes not my fault but Dougal and I have a connection. What an excellent review Tyler, I really like the connection between you and Dougal. Well done.
Title:My place in space By:Joe Levine Date:4/11/13 Man Xin This book is talking about there a place in space somewhere.Those people were like earth people.Their house was small and ugly. There has lots of alien with the alien human and of cause there also has dead people and they also live with alien human. An interesting book Would you recommend it to anybody to read? How many fingers out of 10 would you give it?
By Seunghyun 5/11/13 James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 156 pages This book is about James. He had great day when he was 4 years old. But his parent eaten by rhinoceros that escaped from the London Zoo. So he live with his 2 aunts called “Sponge and Spiker. They always bully him with no reason. But one day he saw grandpa that are really strange. He gave him a thing that looks like a grain of rice with a green color. The grandpa said “If you eat this, you will not miserable in your live. Now It’s yours!” However somehow he drop thing that grandpa gave. Suddenly the pitch grow on the tree. Larger and larger. In night, he went to the pitch and suddenly he found tunnel. And he go in to the pitch. And he sew humongous bugs there. They got friendly with James and they travel. They was on sea,sky and U.S. They lived in U.S. and they all find their job and did hard work. And James play with lots of his friends. I recommend this book because it’s great story and it’s fun. I will give 9 finger out of 10. I'm glad you enjoyed it, please remember to not spoil it for others when we read it in class.
Man Xin Title:Mr Binkle’s Boots Date:6/11/13 By:Enid Blyton Mr Binkle was a very mean, fat, rich and not kindly person, everyone in the town don’t like him. The prince of the town was a ugly, clean and fair person. He always make the laws become more fair to everyone even though he was ugly, everyone in the town were still like him.One day, the prince wanted Mr Binkle went to his palace and have lunch together. Mr Binkle dicided to wear a new hat, a new shirt and a pair of new boots.The important day was coming, Mr Binkle was wearing his new hat, his favourite shirt and his favourite boots. All the children was throwing mud at him but he didn’t realize that his favourite boots have a big hole on it. Every servant were laughed at him even the prince. Mr Binkle was went to another town to live because he don’t want people to laughed at him again. You have used some nice descriptive words here. I'm glad to see you are still enjoying Enid Blytons work.
Ran 6/11/2013 Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins 308 pages. When Gregor’s little sister Boots runs behind a washing machine, Gregor follows her and WOOSH! He falls in to the underland, a place of giant bats, giant cockroaches, giant rats, and purpled-eyed people. Now Gregor-and Boots- must forfill a prophecy and realizes how his father had vanished years ago. He was taken by the giant rats! Will Gregor be able to profil the prophecy? This book is captivating and twisty, with humor from Boot,s courageousness. This book uses good vocabulary and I give this book 8 ½ fingers out of 10. Is there more than one book in this series Ran? Did they shrink or are these creatures just gigantic?
Aeddan: Flying Free:By Sharon Dennis Wyeth:88 pages 6/11/2013 Flying Free is the second one of the series, it may be a bit of of drag but it is definitely worth reading. It is not as exciting as the first but it is a good book to read because it holds a lot of interesting descriptive words. I think if you liked the first one you will like the second one. I give it a ten out of ten. So what is it about?
Ology Series: 12 books. By Cale This series tell you about what book it’s called like Dinosaurology it’s obviously about dinosaurs. I think you should read these books because they are great for research and you can learn something out of these books,but they all have something special in them on the back page of the book. These books are fun to read and teach you a lot about your topic. I rate this series 9 fingers out of 10. You should read these because they are very good books. well done Cale, it's good to have a few reviews about non-fiction books.
Andjani Eric’s Travel Diary By Louis Schofield This book is about Eric being grounded and he is not aloud tv for 4 weeks. instead of being bored he goes on a hike with his mom in one of the tallest mountains in the world. It took him 2 weeks to get there but when they got there, he did not want to take the plane home he want to take a walk home.10-10 What was the name of the Mountain Andjani? I have hiked up Mt Everest but I didn't see Eric.
By Panashe Zulu: 12/11/2013: George Brown class clown world's worst wedgie/ by Nancy Krulik: 125 pages. This book was about a boy named George and he really wanted a toy from the toy shop but his mum said that he needed to earn his pocket money to get it. The next day when George was walking to school with his friends Alex and Chris, he spotted Louie and his friends showing off the new toy he got. The toy was the one George wanted. Louie was George's worst enemy. One day when George went out for dinner with his family, he spotted a shooting star, he wished to be funny to the other children but not to get shouted at. His wish only came half way because the shooting star disappeared in the middle of his wish. For the past days, he ruined everything for his friends and himself. Luckily, he managed to get money. He went to the toy shop but the toy he wanted was gone. His friends and he were very upset but when they were walking to school, they noticed a broken toy next to Louie and it was the toy George wanted, so he found out that the toy wasn't worth buying because it would break anyway. I learnt that you shouldn't take things just because of its looks. I recommend this book because it is very interesting and it tells you lots of good things. I will give this book 12 fingers out of 10 because it's SO GOOD. Super review Panashe, I like the choice of words you use and the enthusiasm that comes out in your writing. Well done, it sounds like a great book.
Aeddan: Flying Free:By Sharon Dennis Wyeth:88 pages 6/11/2013 Flying Free is the second one of the series, it may be a bit of of drag but it is definitely worth reading. It is not as exciting as the first but it is a good book to read because it holds a lot of interesting descriptive words. I think if you liked the first one you will like the second one. It is about him and his family establishing a life in Canada there is a little surprise at the end. I give it a ten out of ten. Good Aeddan, I like the word 'establishing' is it one of the words from the book? You say that you liked it because it had some interesting words, so that makes me think that establishing was one of them and you chose to use it in your review. Well done.
Cale. Amulet Season. Kazu Kibuishi. 5 books. This season is about a mystical world when a girl named Emily and her family moves into a new house. Emily finds a mysterious necklace. What Emily doesn't know is it is carrying a curse. This curse takes this family into another world. In this world her mom needs to be cured so Emily and Navin (her brother) travel and find the monster who poisoned her but then they find robots created by Silas. He was a stonekeeper who fought evil elves. Now Emily's quest is to cure her mother and destroy the elves race. She gathers allies and enemies along the way. Will she succeed in her quest on this worldwide journey. I quite like this season because it catches you and new characters come in every book. I rate this book 9/10 because it is a great season plus there might be a new book. This one sounds good Cale. Don't you dislike finishing a good book? On one hand you really wanted to know what happened at the end but on the other you get sad because you are finished with something that you really enjoyed.
By JunWen .14/11/2013 Tittle : Diamond . This book is about diamond . The diamond has 58 facet each . The largest diamond ever was found in 1905 in South Africa.It was called the cullina diamond .The star of Africa diamond wighs 530.2 carats .It was given to king and used as part of the kng's sceptre .The Hope diamond is anther very valuable diamond . The Hope diamond was found in India .It weighs 45.52 carats . I like this book it tell me a lot of information about diamond .I give this book 10-10. Very interesting Jun Wen it sounds as though you learned many interesting facts about diamonds.
By:JunWen ,Title : My Herb Bag .This book is teach you how to make a Herb Bag.You need , cloth,scissors,stuffing ,spoon,dry herbs that smell good ,a rubber band and a ribbon.First cut the cloth into a square ; second put the stuffing inside of the cloth .Then put some dry herbs on a spoon and put on the stuffing .Next , put the cloth over the herbs and stuffing .Last we puts a rubber band around the clothe and put a ribbon on the bag .I love this book it was so nice and I know how to do this now.I give this 9-10. Another review on a non-fiction book, this one sounds interesting as well.
Gakuto: 18/11/13 The Christmas Toy Factory by Geronimo. 98 pages. This book is about Geronimo helping the Santa Claus. He had to be the Santa Claus because wasn't very good. Geronimo had a lot trouble but he started to get use to it. What happened in the end? You find it out. Would you recommend this book?
Aeddan:18/11/2013: Best Shot in the West: By Patricia C. Mckissack and Fredrick L. Mckissack JR.131 Pages This is a factual story but some of it may be made up. It is a graphic novel but it has a lot of good vocabulary. It refers to historical events in American history. It is about an african boy who becomes a cowboy and learns all of the hardships of it. It is all in all a very good book. I give it an eight out of ten. Nice work Aeddan, this review has all the elements that I have in our example. I really enjoy this genre of book, it is called Historical Fiction. Not only do you enjoy a good story but it also teaches you about the history of the time.
Panashe Zulu/21/11/2013:Bake a Wish Friendship Fudge by Lama Honeywell: 89pages.This book is about a girl named Lily and her desk was always messy. Her best friend was having a halloween party but as I said, Lily's desk was always messy, she accidentally put the invitation in the bin when she was cleaning up and didn't know she was invited. She was very upset and when she was walking to her grandma and brother, her grandma said she was invited. Lily and her best friend didn't talk for a long time, her best friends name was Antonia. Antonia now found another friend. One day when Lily was in the car with her mum, brother and grandma, she saw Antonia give Stephie (Antonia's new friend) a charm bracelet. Lily got very upset. When they reached their destination, (Grandmas house) they started to bake some things for the party and then Lily thought of a brilliant idea, she thought to make a friendship fudge for Antonia. When she finished, they headed to the party and Lily gave Antonia the fudge, luckily Antonia liked it then Stephie came running towards and asked Antonia to show Lily the bracelet. Lily thought it was for Stephie but it was actually for Lily and Lily and Antonia became Best friends forever again. This is a very thorough book review Panashe. I guess there is a message in this book, perhaps you can tell me what you think that message/lessson is?
Sheena :22/11/13 BFG by Roald Dahl 199 pages I recommend this book because Roald Dahl makes very good and interesting books.This book is about a girl name Sophie. She is an orphan. One night she saw the giant and the giant spotted her. The giant took her away to giant land. The giant’s name is BFG. Later on when they were talking the bloodbottler came. The blood bottler is a giant that is bigger than the BFG. The BFG told him to try some snozzcumber he did not like it. He left without seeing Sophie. There’s a lot more to this story that I liked too. If you are like me you can read read read the whole book. This book is a fiction book. I give this book 10 fingers out of 10. Good job Sheena, this has everything that I asked for in a book review.
By Jun Wen 11/25/2013 Title is Maria's Family Celebration.Page:13It about that day is a celebration called Mexica Independence Day .Maria and her brother Luis getting ready for a big party . They draw them parents also her big sister Emily .Next they blow the balloon with 3 diffrent colours white ,green and red .Then they put sweets and candy in a box .After that they went to find their mum and get something.Last Maria and Luis practice their dance it was so pretty.Last their parents and family came to Maria's house and celebrate .I like this book I will give it 9 fingers out of 10. I like books about other countries it teaches me a lot.
By Seunghyun Title:Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Page 190 Charlie and his family are poor. His family members are 7. Charlie,Mr.Bucket,Mrs.Bucket,George,Georgina,Joe,Josephine. Six grown-ups and one child. One day, Mr.Willy Wonka the mystery person made golden ticket. Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt,Violet Beauregarde,Mike Teavee and Charlie Bucket.
First Augustus went inside to pipe and he disappeared. Violet ate gum that incompletion gum so it could have adverse reaction.Fist noting changed. But then Violet turn into blue barry. Veruca went into the Nut room. She saw squirrel and she wanted to have them. When she trying to catch one of them Suddenly squirrels push Veruca to dump. When her parents are looking for their daughter,squirrels push them so they also fall into the dump.Mike went inside into television room. He wanted to be send by television. If somebody send by this television, they get smaller. Because it’s for chocolate. But he did. so he got small.Mr. Willy Wonka asked how many people left. And Charlie answered only he left. Mr. Willy Wonka said he will give his factory. First time Charlie asked isn’t it joke. But Mr.Willy Wonka said his old enough so he going give his factory to Charlie. They rode Great Glass Elevator and they went to Charlie’s house and they brought Charlie’s grandparents and parent. Charlie and grandpa Joe explain what happen. When everybody got inside to great glass elevator. Mr. Willy Wonka said they will travel to really cool place…...
I recommend this book because it’s really fun. I will give 9 out of 10 finger. This is my favorite Roald Dahl book. Do you remeber in James and the Giant Peach when the peach runs over the Chocolate Factory?
Ava Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 26/11/13This book is about a person named Jean Valjean who is a stealer but really isn’t stealing just trying to help the poor people. When she was a child her family was about to starve so Jean stole an apple from a man so she had to go to jail for ten long boring years and after she stayed in jail for ten years they said Jean was a ex-convict . Later in her life she became the mayor without anybody knowing she was a ex-convict but then they found out and she was forced to leave her job.One day when Jean was walking on the street she saw a poor little girl as a slave working for a very mean lady the little girls name was Cossete. She was very sweet and kind so Jean asked if she could have the little girl and the mean lady said,”yes”.Cossete and Jean started living together and sooner or later Cossete was dating someone .Jean was very jealous because she was always spending time with Cossete. Soon after they started dating a war had began and Cossetes boyfriend was forced to go and fight so Jean stood up and saved Cossetes boyfriends life and Jean slowly began to get weak after she saved Cossetes boyfriends life and very slowly Jean started to die. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 Wow Ava, this is a classic book, it was written along time ago and is considered one of the greatest books ever written.
By Sara: 26/11/13: Easy & Mixed by lots of different people. 134 pages. This book contains lots of different stories and it can also be riddles or jokes. I really liked this book because if you're not in the mode for one story then you can read another. I would recommend this book to my classmates and to others, i would give this book 8 out of 10.mmm a joke book huh? I'm not sure a joke book is worth a review, I wouldn't call it a real book. Next time find a book with short stories if you want to review it.
Chan Geronimo Stilton The Dragon Prophecy 302pg This book was about the lost last Dragon Egg. Sterling, the queen of the silver dragon, was so sad that the last dragon was lost! That’s why Sterling called Geronimo.( It is just a dream) Sterling gave a room for Geronimo Stilton and it is made out of a rock.(Even the fruits!) The silver dragons like to eat some spicy food. At the end, they found a last dragon egg in the trolls hous. The war has started and Geronimo spotted a witch, Cackle! She has a magic ring and she shot at Geronimo but Thunderhorn, the king of an elf, has helped him. However, Geronimo got a special vial and he dropped more than two drop.( The Nymph said that you need to drop once) He thought he did a wrong thing but Thunderhorn became a people!(Actually he is a person)At the end, Geronimo and the knight has won! They also got two cute, little dragon.( One is pink and the other is blue.) And also the bad dragon, ( the fire dragon) Firebreath returned to a kind and soft dragon. And then Geronimo returned back to his home with a Rainbow Dragon. Nice review I feel like I know about Mr Stilton's books many students really enjoy him.
By:Kohju Nagaoka 28/11/13 Pokemon OP battle dimension By:Simcha WhiteHill 32 pages A boy named Tyler would like to get a Pokemon called Yanma. He get tried to catch Yanma many times. But he failed every time. However he finally could get Yanma to cooperate with his companions. I like this book. Because bad guys, Team Rocket. Obstructed him while Tyler tried to get Yanma. It’s very funny. 9 finger out of 10. Thank you Kohju, Pokemon is very popular with boys and girls of your age.
Josh Wings Of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy Tui.T Sutherland So far I have read 46 pages of the book Wings Of Fire The Dragonet Prophecy. There was a prophecy that was made to stop a war that was going on.Three different types of dragons met up with a secret type called the NightWings and the other 3 were the Skywing the Seawing and the Sandwing. They were talking about making a prophecy of five dragonets that were each different by their type. Each were kept in a very different place because the dragonets were very different and so were the 4 who met up. The three dragons set off to build an underground tunnel that would have different rooms for different purposes.Then they set off to find the dragon eggs for the prophecy. Unfortunately the Skywing got out of Dune the sea wings grip and fell to the ground with a landing that cracked the egg and the baby dragon was never going to live. The Sea wing rushed over to the RainWing and stole an egg. Then brought it back to the other eggs. Kestrel the Skywing was furious and called her the failure. 1O years later he the eggs had all become dragons whose names was Clay,Tsunami,Sunny,Glory and Starflight. They were all trying to escape except for Sunny because they were being badly treated by Kestrel mainly. I’d give this book a 10/10 but wouldn’t advise for ESL students. I think it is very detailed and very interesting and at the same time unique. A nicely detailed review with some excellent words. Try to use some of these in your next narrative it makes for a very interesting read.
Aeddan:2/12/2013: Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy. 392 pages. Skulduggery Pleasant is about a walking, talking fire throwing skeleton and a twelve year old girl. They try to stop a villain from bringing back the evil Faceless Ones.The Action kept me on the edge of my seat. I also liked the fast pace of the book. I think that advanced readers will like the book. It may have some hard words but other than that I think that it is a great book. I give it a ten out of ten. Look for the sequel Skulduggery Pleasant Playing With Fire. This is a good review Aeddan you followed the example very well. I like your descriptive adjectives.
Panashe Zulu:3/12/13: The BFG by Roald Dahl/208 Pages. The story I am reading is the BFG and this is what I have read so far. There's a girl called Sophie and she was laying in her bed but she couldn't sleep because there was a gap between the curtain, she went to close it when she got distracted at how nice the outside looked. Suddenly, she saw a shadow, it was long and thin. Softie got scared and ran to her bed and hid under her blankets but before she could say anything, the long and thin thing (giant) had grabbed her. The giant took her all the way to giant land and the giant went into his house with her. That is what I have read so far. I am still reading the book but it is very interesting already, I will recommend this book to the classmates. For now I will give this book a 8/10 because I have just started reading it. I think you must have read all of Roald Dahl's books by now, they certainly are well written books. You might enjoy Ian Flemmings 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', he's the man who also wrote the James Bond books.
Anne of green gables by Ava 4/12/13 101 pages. This book is about a girl named Anne. She always wanted a home and now she has one but the family was expecting a boy so Anne got really sad but Anne was very useful but sometimes very cheeky and bad . She goes on a long adventure with this family. I would give this book a 9 out of 10. Ava you are reading some very good books, again this one is a classic. Can you bring in the actual book that you read sometime? I would like to see the type of edition you are reading.
Chan Fantastic Mr Fox Roald Dah 82 pg Once there was Mr Fox. He was intelligent and fantastic. He stole the foods from Boggis, Bunce and Bean the rich men. They wanted to catch Mr Fox so they held the gun and waited behind Mr Fox’s hole. Mr Fox smelled them so he went back into the hole. The next day, BBB(Boggis, Bunce and Bean) thought about an idea to catch intelligent and fantastic Mr Fox! They were trying to dig out the hole but Mr Fox went deep, deep into the hole. BBB were tired so they brought a tractors. They started to dig out the hole. Mrs Fox was exhausted so that she couldn’t dig out anymore. All the family was going to starve. So Mr Fox thought about an idea and he brought four little foxes and digged out the hole. “Where are we going?”, said the little fox. “ We are going to No.1, Boggis home to bring fat three chickens!”, Mr Fox replied. Mr Fox found the chickens so he caught three fat chickens and the little fox brought a fat three chicken to her mom and said ,” Dad said prepare for a feast.”Next, they met Badger the good digger. Mr Fox invited Badger to his feast. Badger also helped to dig so they went more faster and faster. And then they reached at No.2, Bunce Storehouse and took the finest and fattest ducks and geese. The two little fox carried the ducks and geese and the went back to their mom. The last, they went to Bean’s Secret Cider Cellar and took three ciders. When they went back, there was full of the visitors(Mrs Fox and three Small Foxes, Mrs Badger and three Small Badgers, Mole and Mrs Mole and four Small Moles, Rabbit and Mrs Rabbit and five Small Rabbits, Weasel and Mrs Weasel and Six Small Weasels) and they all were excited. But!!!!!!!!!!................... !!! Outside the fox’s hole, BBB were still waiting , holding their guns and it also rained. Nicely done Chan. Your last review is a good one Chan, well done.
Manaal 5.11.13 The Naughtiest Girl Marches On By Enid Blyton 167 pages Elizabeth is finally a monitor again! Everybody is happy with that decision.... or are they? Some boys are turning against her and leaving mean notes in her desk. Can the Naughtiest girl solve the mystery?I really liked this book and I would recommend it. I give it 13 out of 10 since it was so interesting. :) You might like to talk to Man Xin about Enid Blyton books, she is an avid reader of that author.
By:Jun Wen Title:The Homework Lesson ,Date:8/12/13 Pages 22.This book is from Raz-kids is about a boy called Ryan went to fifth grade in Mr.Rose's class.Before so many people heard that in Ms.Rose's class you must finish your homework if you don't she will became to a monster . But Ryan saw Ms.Rose look so nice it dosen't same like they said so he just go in .Ms.Rose give them a little homework said that they must finished at Thursday .On Wednesday Ryan's cousin went to his house they play whole afternoon. Time to sleep Ryan saw a lot of homework on his table he forgot to finish so he rushed ,but it was very late .The next day Ms.Rose check everyone's homework from each table . Some people same like Ryan, Ms.Rose became to a monster and said that they must finished those homework then can leave to this classroom . After that nobody forgot to write their homework .This book a little bit scary so I give 8 fingers out of 10. This is a good review Jun Wen and thank you for choosing a book from RAZ kids to review, this is the first time a student in our class has chosen to do this.
By:Matei Beast Quest Kragos and Kildor the two headed demon,:184 pages by Adam Blade The main character is Tom Avantia and Elenna,he beated a lot of evil monsters and saved people in danger. This time he beated a two headed demon named Kragos and Kildor.Kildor looked like a evil red deer and Kragos looked like a creepy lamb and it had a eye like a snake they both had huge horns.And eventually Tom beat the demon going between the two heads and the two headed monster just new that there were sticked with two different animal so they ended up fighting.I would give this book 9 out of 10 because It is very fun and it makes you want to read I you guys read it. Good review Matei you make the book sound exciting. Make sure you edit before sending in a copy that everyone will read.
By: Jun Wen ,TitleChina Pages:19 Date : 9/12/2013This book is from Raz-kids.Is all about China
~China is a biggest country .If you went to China you must go to the GREAT WALL .More then 2,000 years old the fist emperor called Qin Shi Huang Di(秦始皇帝)He started to build this long GREAT WALL . But at that time, people are very hard early this GREAT WALL . It is more then 6,437 kilometers ( 4,000 meters). LONGGGGG.
~Gaint Panda.
The Chinese people are so proud of the gaint panda .Many pandas will spend more then 16 hours a day chewing bamboo,eating about 10,000 pounds in a year.
~Chinese words
The Chinese words was very hard then other things . The offcial languege of China is Mandarin.Which uses more then 6,000 characters instead of the 26-letter alphabet used in the English languege.For example: 火,凤凰,圆明园,唐朝,森,女孩.....
~China
Also China has a long and rich history .The capital city of the China is Beijing .It is a city almost 14 million people .
~Conclusion
After read this book review did you enjoy it ? I was really enjoy it to myself . Anyway I really like this book very much I learned more words in this book .So I give this book 10 fingers out of 10! This is very interesting Jun Wen you have discovered some great facts about your mother country.
Gakuto 9/12/13 The Dog’s Tale by F. Di Bello 12 pages This book is about dogs and cats. Before the cats and the dogs were friends. They helped each other. One day, they opened a party but it started to rain. So they went on a farm. The cat changed the dog’s tail.The dogs were angry so they chased the cat. What do you think will happen? Then, read it! How many fingers would you give it?
Cale Shiloh Season By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor,120 Pages Shiloh is Marty’s dog now but Judd gets drunk a lot and tries to run Shiloh and Marty over. Shiloh is out at night barking,Marty and his dad run out to see why. When they reach Shiloh something terrible has happened to Judd. They start serving him food and send him letters then he heals up. Shiloh Marty and dad visit Judd and this time Shiloh is not scared. I rate this book 9 of 10 fingers because it’s juicy and you want to keep reading it. This is the sequel to Shiloh, correct? Which was better the first or the second book?
Josh Storm Runners Roland Smith So far I have read that Chase is a little boy whose mum died in a car crash and so did his little sister and that a few years later that he was sitting down in his house having breakfast and his father said that he was just going to park their car and that he would be right back when he was coming back a struck of lightening hit him and Chase went to help but his dad was unconscious and had to go to the hospital where he was in a comer for 2 weeks and when he woke Chase was glad to see him.Then his dad decided to help others by becoming storm runners and would help prepare a city or a town that was going to be hit by a hurricane tsunami or a tornado and right now they are in Florida. And are trying to stop a hurricane named Emily and Chase goes to school there with his friend and on his first day he has to go in to the principals office and has to talk to the principal about what his life has been like so far. Then he goes to every class with his class with his friend except for PE and he figures out that hurricane Emily was heading right towards him and that he is in very big danger and that his dad could be in an even worse state so he just watches whatever is on. I would give this book a 9/10 I like your review so far Josh. The book must be loosely based on some real life people as I know there are people who do exactly what you are describing.
Sheena 12/12/13 George’s Marvellous Medicine By Roald Dahl. I am half way through this book. This book is a good book. This book is about a boy named George and he thinks his grandma is crazy so when he was supposed to give his grandma medicine he made a different medicine and started growing. I give this book 6 fingers out of 10 so far. Thanks Sheena, I would be interested to know if your opinion changes after you have read the entire book.
By Panashe Zulu: 2/1/14: Bella the Bunny by Lily Small: 129 pages ( Happy New Year Mr. Burden) This book was about a Bunny called Bella and she lived in a magical world called Misty Wood, she wasn't any normal bunny, she had wings and she could fly.Everyone in misty wood had a job, example the cobweb kittens had to collect dewdrops and put them onto the cobwebs so they looked pretty, bella was a bud bunny and her job was to open up the bluebell flowers. Her best friend Carla flew by and said hello, suddenly the two friends saw insects coming and realised that it is insect sports day. The two friends didn't want to miss it so they rushed to there jobs to finish them fast so they could get there in time, when Bella got to the last flower, she heard a voice coming out of the flower, she tried opening it but the voice kept on coming. Finally the voice came out and Bella found out that the voice was a ladybird, the ladybirds name was Lexi. Lexi was suppose to go to the insect sports day but she couldn't because she only had 1 big black blob on her back, Lexi was scared all the other insects would laugh at her. Bella tried everything to get spots for Lexi but it didn't work.Suddenly a butterfly flew past and said that he was making sure no insect was left out fit the sports day. Sadly, he got Lexi and bought Lexi to the sports day, 1 of the ladybirds team mate broke a wing so Lexi had to replace him. The sports day had started and the ladybirds were racing the beetle.When the third ladybird was about to pass it to the fourth (Lexi), the third ladybird couldn't see Lexi because everybody was covering her, Bella shouted out, " To the one spoted Lexi," luckily she saw Lexi and charged after, Lexi got the baton that the two teams were given and went for it.Lexi beat her opponent and she was everybodys hero. Your best review yet Panashe, well done.
Tyler How to cheat a dragons curse 9/12/13: This book is about a boy named Hiccup and his friends. They are looking all around the seas to find the venomous viper, and trying to cheat a dragon's curse. It is a cold weather the dragons are hibernate. He also has his own dragon but it is small. Now they are having trouble finding food. so will they find the venomous viper? I really liked your word choice
By Andjani 12 chapters Thea Stilton And The Legend Of The Fire Flowers This book is about the Thea sisters going to a beautiful,nice and lovely country called Hawaii to enter a hula competition and also stopping the volcano to erupt and pore lava everywhere that is how much I got up too. Be careful abut your conventions Andjani.
Ran 20/12/2013 The Meanwhile Adventures by Roddy Doyle 262 pagesThe Mack children and Rover must find their mum and get their dad out of prison for making a saw that looks like a machine gun. Can the family reunite before the orphan catcher catches the children? This hilarious and fast moving story tells of many characters that are pretty much irrelevant to the layout of the book but it all comes together in the end. This book can be read by good readers and also people that don’t read as well. All in all I give this book 8 ½ out of 10. You could write the back page blurb for this book, you make me want to read it.
Aeddan:15/12/2013:Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire by Derek landy. 389 pages.
In Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire, Skulduggery confronts an old enemy that he fought a long time ago. Skulduggery and Valkyrie try to stop the Faceless Ones from coming back. The way the enemy tries to bring back the Faceless Ones is by making a Grotesquery who can bring back the Faceless Ones because it is a half god. The fate World rests on the shoulders of a living skeleton and a teenage girl.I give it a ten out of ten. Aeddan, this is excellent with a terrific use of vocabulary, this is one to proud of.
By Seunghyun 13/12/13 Dinosaur Warrior Bean by Seungho Han 489 page
After Earth destroyed by flood, 4 island, 1 contient appeared. One of island called Tiamat. People in there live with dinosaur. One of most popular game is called dinosaur battle. Most important thing in this game is commune.
There’s boy name Bean who wanted to be the dinosaur warrior. You can be dinosaur warrior if you are under 20. But you should go to the dinosaur school. Bean didn’t passed his test so he can’t go to dinosaur school. However when he go to his house, he found a dying dinosaur. He save him by giving water and food. And he named it Taro. However, his grandfather was master so he went to his grandfather and bagged please teach him. He teached him and teached him. Finally Bean went to real game and he learn a lot. But one day somebody who’s finding Taro(evil guy who catch Taro’s mom) caught Taro. However he display potential power. And they defeat bad guy.
This is my favorite book in the world. I recommend this book but it;s Korean. Anyway I will give 10 finger out of 10. This is a terrific review. Well done and keep up the good work.
By Seunghyun Captain Underpants and Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav pilkey
So far, George and Harold made their principal Mr.Krupp to Captain Underpants. If somebody snap their finger, Mr.krupp will turn into Captain Underpants, however if somebody put water on him, he will turn into Mr. Krupp.
They had lots of good adventures. At the last adventure, there was mean clone and they stole the money from bank. Original George and Harold make them disappear. But police thought they stole the money from bank. So they went to juvenile.
Tippy went to future and he saw destroyed world by 2 zombis. He thought he should help them even they are enemy. So Tippy helped Mr.Krupp and George and Harold.
I recommend this series because they are funny and very entertain. I will give 10 out of 9 finger. This book is so popular amongst children, well done for reading it and then writing a good review.
By:Kohju 9/1/14 It’s Funny Funny Day By:Satoshi Kako 27 pages
Kaminari-chan was fallen down with the fat round thing. Daruma-chan tried to get it. But he couldn’t do it. When Kaminari-chan and Daruma-chan were crying, Kaminari-chan’s Daddy came and got it. After that, Daruma-chan went to the Kaminari-chan’s country and played there. I like this book. Because Daruma-chan is short and he couldn’t get the fat round thing. 10 fingers out of 10 fingers. Super Kohju, you are getting better and better.
Ava The journey to Atlantis.By Scholastic.308 pages. This book is about a boy who washed up on the shore and these girl finds him and calls her friends the thea sisters for help.The thea sisters take him on a strange adventure to take him to where he lives. I would give it a 8 / 10 ..
Cale Don’t Fall Now 1&2 400+ Pages (Many Pictures)
In these books Ricky can fly but only when no one is looking which is a bummer for him because he wants to be FAMOUS. His dad can also fly but his mum can’t. No one must find out that he can fly. 2 hilarious stories in each book. There are 4 books in total but i have only read 2. So far this is a funny series and you should read them today. (They will totally make you laugh) Authors: Paul Jennings and Andrew Weldon.
By Jun Wen Title: Cam Jansen.Date13/1/2014 .This book is call Cam Jensen and the Mystery of the Television Dog is about Cam went to Mr.Lee's bookstore with Eric and his twin sisters, Donna and Diane .they were waiting in a long line outside Mr.Lee's bookstore they were all waiting to meet Poochie .(Poochie is a dog name )Donna got a book call Pig Tales also Cam read this book from 3 years ago Donna asked what happened to it to Cam.Cam close her eyes and said click then she can remenber what dose this book about .When it was they turned to see the dog Poochie ,they was so happy and tuch it but Cam saw her hand is very dirty Cam close her eyes and remenber what dose Poochie looks like then she told to her friend that is not Poochie ,they can't belevies it so Cam give them picture og Poochie they saw some spots is different way .So they everyone but Mr.Lee said no they are joking so tell trainer to ask some qusetion if it can do but it(Cloudy) didn't do it just look at tariner .Cam and her friend follow Cloudy they went to a small house they saw a man was sit over there and they saw there is Poochie over there beside him so they got idea to get Poochie .Finally they got Poochie and give it back to Mr.Lee .I was really like this book it's not easy and not heard for me so I give 9 out f 10.
Ran 13/1/2014 The Witches by Roald Dahl 158 pages
Me and my Grandma live in Norway, where many witches live. One day, when they go on holiday, I realise that the the witches are holding a meeting there. I notice that the witches are going to poison sweets to sell which makes children turn in to mice. Will I be able to stop the witches from transforming all kids into mice?
This book has funny vocabulary and a twist in the end which sets this book apart from others.
I think it suits people who are pretty good at reading and I give 8 ½ fingers out of 10.
By Seunghyun Captain Underpants and Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav pilkey page:310
So far, George and Harold made their principal Mr.Krupp to Captain Underpants. If somebody snap their finger, Mr.krupp will turn into Captain Underpants, however if somebody put water on him, he will turn into Mr. Krupp.
They had lots of good adventures. At the last adventure, there was mean clone and they stole the money from bank. Original George and Harold make them disappear. But police thought they stole the money from bank. So they went to juvenile.
Tippy went to future and he saw destroyed world by 2 zombis. He thought he should help them even they are enemy. So Tippy helped Mr.Krupp and George and Harold.
I recommend this series because they are funny and very entertain. I will give 10 out of 9 finger.
Aeddan:15/1/2014: Skulduggery Pleasant The Faceless Ones Derek Landy. 422 pages.
I really like this book because it can make you think about the story at hand. It is an edge of your seat book. People try to bring the Faceless Ones back and Valkyrie and Skulduggery try to stop them.I think that advanced readers will really enjoy this book. I give it a ten out of ten.
Sheena 21/1/14 George's Marvelous Medicine By Roald Dahl 104 pages This book is about George making a new medicine for his grandma because she is crazy. After his grandma drank the medicine something bad happened. Later his mom and dad came and saw what had happened. His dad told George to make more Medicine so he made 3 more but he accidentally gave some to his grandma and something bad happened again and then something very bad happened and then the story ended. I did not want to tell you what happened because it will spoil the story. I really like this book. I give this a 10 fingers out of 10.
Manaal 20/01/2014 125 pages EJ12 By Sasuahn Mafcelarn Shadow has a new invention that will make it extremely hard for Shine to crack their codes and stop their evil plans. Special agent EJ12 has to get into the factory and stop their plan. At the end she saves rabbits and a animal shelter. I liked this book a lot because it was a thrilling story full of excitement. I would recommend this book and give it 10 out of 10.
By Panashe Zulu: 20/1/2014: The Sheep-Big by Dick King-Smith:134 pages
The book I am reading now is about a guy call farmer Hogget, who goes to a pig sty and he finds a place were you have to guess the pigs whight. The pigs name is Babe, Farmer Hogget wins the pig and the pig makes friends with a sheep-dog, the sheep-dog becomes his mother. Babe has to learn how to become a sheep-dog preferably a sheep-pig. He is not doing to very well so what's going to happen next.
By: Joshua GRANNY! By:David Williams/ Tony Ross. 22/1/2014 296 pages Ben was a regular school boy who had parents that didn’t really care about him at all.
It all started one day when he went to his boring grandma’s house. She was not sitting in her usual spot but sitting in a spot where she could sit with Ben and talk to him and so he told her that she was going to let him in on a secret that she never told anybody i her life but Her mum and dad who were long gone. Which was a deep and dark secret that could get her arrested for the rest of her life. ben was about to be stunned that his grandma was a gangsta and that the first diamond she stole was from a rich woman and man who lived on the top of a hill. One night when his granny was a young girl and she was foolish and didn’t understand the consequences of stealing, she went to a rich mans house to steal some food from him. So far I would give this book a 8% out of 10%.
By Andjani. name of book: Dork Diaries Written by: Rachel Renee Russell 30 Chapters This book is about a girl named Nikki which came to a new town and went to a new school. She tried to make friends but nobody liked her. But she made two friends there names are Zoey and Chloe. But she wanted to be more popular so she tried to get a new iphone but her parents won't let her.But one day when her mom came home from shopping she bought something for Nikki. Nikki was so excited but then her mom gave a diary instead.I give it 9-10
By Sara: Semlan och Gordon By Moni Nilsson, 28/1/14. This book is about a teenager girl and a teenager boy that have been mad at each other for about 3 weeks but then one day when the boys mother gets a heart attack and then they become friends again. I have only read about 23 chapters so i am not finished yet.
Tyler The Wizardsons 27/1/2014: This book is about a family who are wizards they have a pet dragon who sets the BBQ. They have one daughter and son. they are learning wizardcraft. They also have neighbors that are strange too. They are actually troubled because they are planning a party but they forgot somethings. So will they find it or not.
Gakuto: 30/1/14 Extreme animals by Kathie Lester 15 pages. This book is about animal’s weight and how tall it is and some special abilities. The book also tells you about how long they live. There is so much details about animals.
By Sara: 3/2/17: TEN by Shamini Flint. 146 pages. This book is about a girl that loves soccer, even though she has never kicked a soccer ball before. She is from Malaysia. Her favorite team is the Barcelona team, her favorite player is Zico. Her brother does no like soccer at all. He likes hockey. I would give the chapters that I have read a 9 out of 10 because it is quite interesting.
Gakuto 2/3/14 Sharks by Kira Freed. 20 pages. This book was about sharks. It written about different kind of sharks. I learned that it’s bad to kill sharks because sharks are the important part of the balance of life in the world oceans. I liked this book because I like learning about sharks and has a lot of information. I would recommend this book to others.I will give 7-8 fingers.
The prince and the pauper by Mark Twain. 4/2/14 95 pages. This book about two boys . One is a beggar and one is a prince. One day they met and they tried each others clothes on. The boy that was actually was a prince but dressed in rags went outside to tell the guard something but since the two boys looked a lot alike the guard thought he was the beggar . How will they ever switch back. I would give this book a 10/10 . by Ava
Lee <The warrior and the giant> 6 feb
Long long time ago.In the village there had a giant called Jack.He is a bad guy,he eat the people and gets the money.One day warrior came to this village.The warrior know there has a giant,the warrior said “I can killed the giant.”One day the warrio take the sword.In the end the warrior killed the giant THE END.
By Preritt Raut 06 Feb 2014 Book review of Running Rhino The name of the book is Running Rhino. The Author of this book is Mrs.Mwenye Hadithi. Number of pages in this book are 28. Illustrator of this book is Mrs.Adrienne Kennaway. Main characters in this book are Rhino and bird named Tickbird. The Theme of the book is that Rhino is running everywhere and is throwing mud and sand on the other animals, and Tickbird is challenging Rhino to stop him from running. I liked this book, because it was fun to know what happened in this book and to see how Tickbird challenged Rhino. I would give this book 8 out of 10 fingers.
By Jun Wen,Title:The Trouble with English.written by Ned Jenson.From RAZ-KID The story is about a girl named Ting Yao who came from Shanghai China.She left her old country with her dad,mum and her brother. Before she came her friend said that it's very hard to speak and study English but Ting Yao don't think so .She think English is easier than Chinese. But she was wrong , English is very hard to study it and it's used different idiom to Chinese. For example:In English one letter can used different sound like if the first letter in this word is C it's can be Cat and Circle .And when Ting Yao was studying English some people were be mean ,they laughing to her and make fun to her .(That's because she cannot speak exactly right she read R is L) so that's why people like to make fun to her . When she feel bad her mum always said maybe some day" I" can speak English as well as my own language . I like this book it's tell us what is difficult to study a new language if someone said the word sound in- correct you need to help and not loud to laughing . I give this book 10 out of 10.
Panashe Zulu: 11/2/14: Slob by Ellen Potter: 199 pages
Slob wasn't a good book to read because it says bad words like: HELL and CRAP and those are very bad words to me and probably to other people. It is very rude and offensive for children. It is a story that jumps around and changes the subject every three or two chapters, I don't recommend this book to children because as I said, it says bad words. I give this book a 1/10.
It was all about Oreos when suddenly, it changed the subject to something else. I really don't think children would like this book or think it's interesting.
Sheena 12/2/14 Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Third Wheel By Jeff Kinney 217 pages. This book is about a kid called Greg that is in Middle School and has a Valentine's Day dance but has nobody to go with he is struggling to find somebody but in the end he finds somebody. I recommend this book to people who have read another one of the Diary Of a Wimpy Kid books. I give this book a 10 out of 10 because it is really long and interesting.
Matei Horrible Harry and the secret treasure:by:Suzy Kline Picture by Amy Wummer
This book was a mystery and one of my favorite kinds of books are mysteries because once you read it you will want to know what will happen next so now I will tell you what happen in the book.So Mary wanted to have a magnet cat but it was out of stolkso she got mad but harry had one so harry had this mystery suitcase and they had to find out what was in side the book so there were pink clues and they had to solve the mystery but when they found what was inside it was a instrument.I will give this book 7 out of 10
By:Kohju 13/2/14 bonk the healthy monster By:Maribeth Boelts 16 pages This book was about the monster named bonk. He ate many snack and he gained a lot of weight. So he tried to dieted. I thought Bonk was poor because he gained weight, he couldn't ride a bike as fast as he did before. 8 fingers out of 10 fingers.
The book has 63 pages. The Author of this book is Suzy Kline. Main characters in the book are a boy named Harry and a girl. The theme is that Harry takes the girl's cat and tells her to solve a case? The girl has to tell Harry what is in a box, the girl gets a clue and thinks its a instrument. I like this book because it has a mystery in it. I would give this book 8 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
By Sara: 13/2/14: Shannon the Ocean Fairy by Daisy Meadows. 171 pages. This book is about a fairy named Shannon who needs help to get back the three fairy pearls, but Jack Frost had ordered his goblins to steal those three pearls. The goblins are hiding all the fairy pearls in the ocean but all at different places. The fairy family are friends with two girls in the human world so they ask them to help. When they help the fairy’s turn the girls into fairy’s to because that makes it much easier. The first pearl that they find is called the Dawn pearl which can make the sunlight react a bit weird. The second pearl they find is called the Twilight pearl which could cause total darkness. The last pearl that they find is called the Moon pearl which caused floods. When they had gotten the pearl they returned to fairy land and give them pearls back to where they belong. Shannon made the two girls to humans again. I would give this book a 9 out of 10 because it was good but some part I didn’t understand. I would recommend this book.
By Sara: 13/2/14: Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) by L.Pichon. 249 pg.
This book is about a boy who’s name is Tom and he is going on camp with his class. The problem is that Tom’s teacher gave out the form 1 week ago and Tom had lost it. He wasn’t sure if he could go or not, so he told his mum about it and her mom called the school and fixed so Tom could also go on camp with the rest of the class. His best friend is Derek he is really nice. There’s just one boy that is mean his name is Marcus and sits next to Tom. At camp they do lots of fun things like kayaking, wall climbing, making rafts and they also had a midnight feast (though it wasn’t midnight). He also has a sister named Delia who is much older then him. All she want’s is to get rid of Tom for at least 1 day. I would give this book a 10 out of 10 because it was a really good book. (you should read it)
Book review of Vikram and Betal.
Author of the book is Sneha Sheth. The number of pages in the book are 128. The main characters in the book are a king named Vikram and a ghost named Betal.
King Vikram ruled the kingdom of Ujjain in India. He was very wise and brave and helped a lot of people. A ghost named Betal challenges King Vikram to find solutions in diffrent short stories. This story book is interesting and keeps us engaged in knowing the answer of King Vikram, which gives us good learning also.
I liked this book a lot. I would rate it 7 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
By:Jun Wen title Doctor Judy Moody By:Megan McDonald Page:160.This book is about a girl called Judy Moody the first day their new unit is about our bodys like skeleton and bones.Judy discovered that she really like this new unit she told teacher Mr.Todd that they can went to her mum’s hospital to learned something new.Then all G3 were went to that hospital.After that their teacher told them to do an experiment about our bodies and bones.Suddenly her brother Stink was felt bad to his sore throat. Stink was very nervous to see the nurse so Judy make a joke with a skeleton.After that Stink didn’t felt nervous to nurse.Last chapter Judy was sick she felt boring so she drew a X-ray to our bodies ,animals also a cat.Her friend bought a lot of animals to her because she will not feel boring.I love this book it was so funny and I can learned words from this book so I give 10 out of 10.
By Seunghyun Diary of Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney 218 pages I think this book is really entertaining. It is really enjoyable. I really recommend this book.
My favorite part was when Greg and his big brother Rodrick tried to help old woman. It was very funny part. My opinion about this book is funny. I will give 10 out of 10 finger.
Ran 17/2/2014 How to Train Your Dragon:How to Betray a Dragon’s Hero by Cressida Cowell 412 pages
This book is fast paced, funny and has a cliffhanger ending. This story is twisty and the characters are interesting. This is pretty long but I think it is suitable for medium to advanced readers because it has good vocabulary and all the stories in the series really intertwined with each other more than other serieses. I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
by:Joshua 20/2/14 Geoff Rodkey The chronicles of egg
There was a family that suddenly went missing except for one called Egg and he was almost thrown off the edge of the cliff of death and runs away and also when he finds himself stuck with a feisty little girl that is about 10 years of age. He also runs on-to a murderous pirate infested ship that he finds is not as bad as he thought, and he finds himself traveling home and away from the most dangerous place in the world. I would give this book /10%/%10/
Why Slob Is Bad
Andjani By Ellen Potter, Slob 11 Chapters, 199 pages I think slob is bad because it says bad words and it is all over the place. 1st chapter is about oreos and the 2nd chapter is about GWAB (Girls Who Are Boys) Then it just keeps on repeating. I don't think it is appropriate for children like us. Maybe the book will be better for older kids. I don’t recommend this book for you because it is mixed up I give 1-10
Panashe Zulu: 24/2/14: Clarice bean spells trouble by Lauren Child This book is about a girl called Clarice bean and she is a big fan of Ruby Redfort (You will find out who that is at the end). At her school, she and her classmates are doing a spelling bee (a spelling bee is a fun thing you do in your class and you do spellings and whoever wins gets a trophy I assume) and she is really bad in spelling and really studies hard for it. There is a boy called Karl in her class who is a trouble maker but very good speller and of course won the spelling bee. She can only remember one word because she has a picture in her room and it says the word RHINOCEROS. Karl doesn't know how to spell RHINOCEROS. Karl is very upset about something and he does something bad at school, the head teacher talks to him and gives him one more chance or else he will be expelled from the school. Clarice Bean has the worst teacher ever. Before, Clarice gets a new book and one day at school, she dropped it and wasn't able to get it because people came to her school to fix something. Karl decided to be very silly and decided to write a really bad thing on the wall about his teacher and when Clarice went over to get her notebook when the work was done, she saw the written thing on the school wall. Clarice decided to step up for Karl and say she wrote it and so she got suspended for 2 to 3 weeks. Summer had come and her mum asked if she could go and get something from the shop, Clarice went and she suddenly got stopped by her biggest fan Ruby Redfort and she ended up being on a show. It was a happy ending for her at least. I recommend this book to people who like diary story's like me because this story is not difficult to understand at all. I give this book a 10/10.
Sheena 25/2/14 64 pages THE SNOW DAY FROM THE BLACK LAGOON by Mike Thaler. This book is about a boy who hates winter he talks about why he hates it and why he sometimes likes it. This book is a beginner book. I do not recommend this to people that like really hard books but all and all I give it a 7 out of 10.
By Jun Wen Title: Piper Reed Navy Brat Pages:146
This book is about a girl named Piper she has a young sister called Sam the old sister which is called Tori. Every year they move to a new house but only this year they moved very late. When they move to a new house Piper and Sam could not wait to see their school. Piper learned new friend with her new school and one day her friend Nicole and Micheal came to her house and saw she has a cute little sister. Piper said that her little sister is a prodigy if you said a country or city she can pointed on the map . They had 3 spacail day on these 3 days every got turn took their daddy (chief) to anywhere that you like to play and eat. The last chapter chief had to go to airport to the another place to work for 6 months. After said goodbye to Chief and they went to eat popsicle and after that they went to home and few minutes past they played with their dog Bruna in the yard. After that Piper made a list.
- Pensacola is the home of the Blue Angels.
- We can walk to the beach.
- I started a new Gypsy Club
- We have a dog named Bruna who can do tricks (sort of )
- Ms. Mitchell thinks I’m a pleasure.
- Pensacola is where we’ll be when Chief comes back to us.
- Sometimes( When Tori is not too bossy and Sam is not such a Smarty pants) , it’s fun to have sisters who like grape popsicles the best , too.
- I have now spread “Get off the bus” to another state. There are
I like this book some part of this book was very very fun so I give 9 out of 10 fingers.
ARTHUR’S PET BUSINESS
By Marc Brown date 25.2.2014 pages 26
SUMMARY
Arthur really wants a pet, but when he tells his parents they said they will think about it. Finally they said yes but only if he showed them that he could be responsible. So Arthur was thinking how to be responsible. Then he got an idea, he should get a job. So he worked in his own little pet business. But when he goes to look after perky the dog for a week things go wrong. Perky gets all mad and is not her self. When its the last day of looking after perky she is gone. when Perky’s owner comes to pick her up Arthur said that he lost her. They went looking everywhere and found her under Arthur’s bed. Perky had babies and perky’s owner gave him a puppy as a reward.
I like this book because it is very interesting and I think it was enjoyable to read.I will recommend it to others. I will give it 8 fingers out of 10.
By Christina 4sb
Gakuto 26/2/14 19 pages: by Kira Freed Animals Feel Emotions.This book was about animals feeling emotions. They care of each other it’s also like friendship. I liked this book because it had a good example of animal’s friendships. I will recommend this book.I will give 8 fingers to the book.
By Lee 70 pages <LUNCH LADY> By Jarrett J. KrosoczkaThe book is most about a superhero. she is in the school’s canteen. she use the special dinnerware to protect the world.I like this book. Because it is interesting to read. I will recommend it to other. I give it seven fingers of ten.
Ava Diary of a wimpy kid hard luck. by Jeff kinney. 26/02/14.The book is about a boy who hates his life and wishes he could be famous at his school. He wishes he could get more luck. At the same time his best friend has a girlfriend and his best friend doesn’t hang out with him anymore . I would give this book a 10/10.
By Ariella: Princess Petunia’s Dragon by Emma Nicholson. 96 pages. This book is about a princess who wants a dragon. Her parents won’t let her so she takes matters into her own hands. So she goes to find a dragon and she does but there is a problem. The problem was, how was she going to get her dragon in and out of the castle. Find out. I recommend this book for kids if you love a good book or some adventure. I would give it 10 fingers out of 10.
Cale 26/2/14 Trash
This book is about a group of people from a dumpsite and one day a boy found a bag, it had a wallet and an id card on a guy named Jose Angelico. These group of dumpsite boys tell different sides of what all together is a story about them trying to fix a case. The police take the boy who found the bag in and they beat him up so they can get the bag off him but he keeps saying he didn't find a bag. This book has a lot of pages and I really liked it but I don't recommend it until you're about 11 because there are long and hard words and curse words. When you get to part 2 it gets intense so thats also why. I really enjoyed reading it and i’ll give it a 9/10 fingers.
Princess Petunia's Dragon.
The Author of this book is Emma Nicholson and Illustrater this book is Charlotte Micklewright. Number of pages in this book are 96.
Main characters in the book are Princess Petunia and Freddy the dragon. The theme of the book is that Princess Petunia wants a dragon but her parents won't let her have one and on the other hand Sofia has invited Petunia to a dragon party and said real dragons only. What will Petunia do?
Read the book to find out. I liked the book because it's a bit about dragons. I like dragons.I would give this book 9 out of 10 rating.
By PRERITT
Matei: Monkey magic The Curse of Mukada 27,2,14 109 pages By Grant S.Clark
In this book it was about a little girl name Romy. She went to meet a scientist Dr.Jeremy. Once they got there there were a lot of monkey and after a while they found humans there their names were Nina and Didi and they found out about the monkey magic and only happens at night and it was quit evil so Romy helped them to break the curse. I would give this 10 out of 10 because it was very fun to read and i finished it in one day.
By Seunghyun Don’t Look now 2 by Paul Jennings 268 pages
I borrowed this book from Cale and I really like this book. This book have two main story they are called A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones. However, I like a story called A Magician Never Tells. Ricky want to be famous by flying but whoever he and someone looks at him, he will fell to the ground. His school will have concert and he wrote on the list that he going to do a magic. He wanted to do flying but he can’t but he find out great idea. He will cover his self in tent and fly. Concert came and he flyed in front of audiences. He won the concert and get the prize.
I recommend this book because it has very fun stories. I will give 9 finger out of 10.
Aeddan:4/3/2014: SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT DEATH BRINGER Derek Landy. 603 pages.
They have to stop the DeathBringer from ushering in the passage.The Necromancers say that it will save the world.Can Skulduggery and Valkyrie save the world another time?! I would recommend this book for avast readers because they are some tricky words.I really liked this book like all the book before it in the sires. I give it a ten out of 10.
By Lee 12/3/14 3 pages. A Tall Story . The story is most about four blind man. One day they felt something behind with them. One blind man, said”There had a wall”. But one blind man said, “You are all wrong! This is a cord!” But one blind man said,”You are all wrong! this is a post!” But one blind man said,”you are all wrong! This is a house!” At the end of the story a little boy said,’” you are all wrong! This is an elephant!” The boy laughed and laughed you are too single-faceted! I will give eight finger for ten. I will recommend this book for my friends.
By Panashe Zulu: 12/3/14: Clarice Bean Utterly Me by Lauren Child This book is about a girl called Clarice Bean and she has a very big family. She has 2 brothers and lives with her mum and dad, her best friends name is Betty Moody. At her school there is a competition. The competition is a book competition and she is doing a book called Ruby Redfort's rules with her best friend. One day Betty doesn't come to school, Clarice doesn't know what's going on and where Betty is. The next day Betty doesn't come again and Clarice is put with a boy she doesn't like called Karl Wenbury. Karl Wenbury is her next door neighbour. They went home together to work on there book. Clarice didn't know how good Karl was with electricity and started to like having Karl as a partner and totally forgot about Betty. A few days or weeks went by and Betty came back from where she had gone. Clarice was upset that Betty hadn't told her that she had gone somewhere (Betty had gone to Russia for holiday). Betty actually had sent Clarice a message but Clarice didn't get it. For a few days, they didn't talk to each other but then later Clarice invited Betty for tea (dinner if you're American). They played with each other and finally made friends again. I recommend this book to easy readers because it is not to hard and I give this book a 8/10.
World of Archie double digest Script by Bill Golliher. This book has 100 pages.The main characters in this book are Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead. There is a combination of different short stories in this book. I liked this book a lot. I would give this book 9 out of 10 fingers. By PRERITT
Preritt Gateway to Singapore Culture Compiled by Rosemarie Somaiah and Zhuang Xinyan, this book has 86 pages.
There are only different cultures, there is the Chinese culture, Eurasian culture, Indian culture, Malay culture and the Peranakan culture. This book tells you the different rituals and things that the people of different cultures follow. I liked this book because it tells you about different cultures. I would give this book 9 out of 10 rating.
Andjani By:L Pichon 194 pages Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic This book is about Tom going on camp and first lost his form then gets another one.
His mom loves him so much he puts letters on his stuff. Then in the camp they had to do teamwork games like building a raft and that is how much I got up to I almost finished i give the book a 9-10
By Tyler Monkey Magic Part 2 1/4/2014: In this series they are on a journey to Beijing, they visited the Great Wall of China. They find many monkeys at the Great Wall of China, but at Midnight Monkey Magic works. Their Orangutan mom got shot and now she is on a mission to find the Mom.
Aeddan: 1/4/14: Skulduggery Pleasant Kingdom Of The Wicked Derek Landy.607 pages. Skulduggery and Valkyrie have to stop an evil sorcerer. Read this fantastic book about magic, Snow Yeates and Blood. This story has many twists and turns. The Epilogue needs to be read so you know some important things. I would suggest this book if you like violence and twists in your books. I would give it a ten out of ten.
Sheena 1/4/14 Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers By Dav Pilkey 175 pages. This book is about a guy named Captain Underpants how has superpowers and his superpower is that he can fly. The story is about these huge boogers attacking the city. There is another boy in this story named Melvin. Melvin is like a nerd. He builds cool weapons and one was called the Combine-O-Tron 2000. Captain Underpants switched brains with Melvin so it was a big mix up. The book was connected to the next book at the end and I thought that was cool. All together it was a great book a little confusing but nice. I recommend this book to young readers and give it a 6 out of 10 fingers.
Ran 1/4/2014 Warriors: Firestar’s Quest by Erin Hunter 510 pages Firestar is the leader of ThunderClan, one of the 4 warrior cat clans - RiverClan, WindClan, ThunderClan, and ShadowClan- and has been living quite normally with his Clanmates, when he starts seeing dreams about cats in the mist, crying to him for help. Firestar also sees the face of a cat that he has never seen before from time to time in puddles and the like. He finds out that the cats he was dreaming about where the cats of SkyClan, the forgotten 5th clan of cats cast out many generations ago, now scattered as loners and kittypets-house cats. Firestar and his mate, Sandstorm, set out on a long journey to find the ancestors of SkyClan and regroup them.But many challenges stand in Firestar and Sandstorms way, but they are determined to let SkyClan live once again. I think “Firestar’s Quest” is a really gripping book with lots of twists and turns. It has good characters and describes the world from a cat’s perspective too. I think it is for advanced readers and might be a bit boring for some people. But I think “Firestar’s Quest’’ is a great book and I give it 10/10.
By Seunghyun Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 182 pages This book is about girl name Opal and her pet called Winn-Dixie. Opal found Winn-Dixie on Grocery Store called Winn-Dixie. Winn-Dixie was less fortunate. Opal asked her dad to keep him. Her dad said yes so she did. Opal didn’t have any friends, however he makes a lot of friends by Winn-Dixie. One day they had party and they lost Winn-Dixie. Opal and her dad went all over the city but Winn-Dixie was place were they did party. Opal and his dad gave up and they came back and they found Winn-Dixie. I don’t really recommend this book. I will give 6 fingers out of 10.
book review by Ariella book- The Aussie A to Z By Heath Mckenzie pages# 25 index pages# 3type of book pitcher book This book is about the alphabet but it is cool because every letter in the alphabet has to do with something about Australia like for instance the letter A. A is for ANZAC and Aussie rules football. Also in every pitcher there is an famous Australian or British person. Like for instance the Queen for a British person and for an Australian person would be Steve Irwin.
By JunWen 2/4/14 Title:What’s in a Name? By Francis Morgan Page:23 This book is from Raz-Kids This book is about why people has last name. Long time ago so many people named John in a village there are Eight people called John so in the Middle of the Ages, the rules of many countries wants to know who everyone was in their country. They want to make sure that everyone was paying taxes. These rules are didn’t want to get mix up with 8 Johns, 9 Henrys or 10 Williams in a village so they said everyone must has a last name which is your family name.
Like if you with white hair became John White. Our last name usually is our father’s name , place that where we live, Job or trade or person’s appearance. I like to read this book and I will recommend to you guys cause then you know why we have last name I will give this book 10 finger out of 10.
Esio Trot 2.4.2014 By Roald Dahl Pages: 56Summary: There is an old man named Mr. Hoppy who loves a woman named Mrs. Silver. She has a tortoise named Alfie and wishes for him to grow bigger. Mr Hoppy has a plan to make Mrs. Silver fall in love with him, he tricks her by giving her a letter which has some tortoise language for her to read to her tortoise. Mrs Silver thinks that by reading this to her tortoise it is making it grow, but Mr Hoppy is swapping him with bigger tortoises until she has the biggest one. This plan makes her fall in love with Mr Hoppy and she never finds out the truth.I like this book because it is very funny and his plan is clever and it’s written by my favourite author. I would recommend this book because it’s fun to read. I give it 9 out of 10 fingers.By Christina.
By Tyler Monkey Magic Part 2 1/4/2014: In this series they are on a journey to Beijing, they visited the Great Wall of China. They find many monkeys at the Great Wall of China, but at Midnight Monkey Morks. Their Orangutan mom got shot and now she is on a mission to find the Mom. I give 9/10 fingers Because the other book was like this but instead to find other many things. Also it Isn’t thats interesting.
Matei Percy Jackson:The Lightning Thief by:Rick Riordan 375 pages In this book the main character was Percy Jackson. So Percy Jackson was in a field trip in the Greece museum, some of the letter were Greek but Percy could read them. But after a while the teacher told percy to come, the teacher took him in a room and transformed into a Bat looking creature and her face was like a snake then she said ,“Where is the lightning bolt!”But Percy didn’t know what she was talking about so he took a pen and clicked it and it turned into a sword and he sliced the teacher in half, then then his friend came and helped him out and went back home he told what happened and his mother took him somewhere when they arrived they reached the gate looking thing and a big human bull came and killed Percy's mother so he avenged her. So after that they went through the gate and they saw a little village and after that Percy found out that his friend was a half goat, so when he got better. Percy asked a question,”Why am I hear’ he said, his friend said ,”because you are a demigod the son of Poseidon. So he played capture the flag for training and when he was fighting with the soldiers he was getting beaten up so he went to the water and the water started healing him! so came back and won the game when they were done they had a campfire and a demon appeared from the fire it said where is the thunderbolt, and he also said where is Percy Jackson. So he ran away and the wise old man said you need to find the thunderbolt in 10 days or else the gods will be mad and the weather will destroy the earth! When he was on the way another demiGod appeared and wanted to help and his friend came also so he told everyone what we needed to do but they needed to know how to get to the underworld to get his mother and return the thunderbolt to the demon but they still didn’t have the bolt so they asked another demigod that know how to get in and out of the underworld so he gave us a map to get a marble that teleports back to the land because there is no other way to get out. The demi god also gave us a shield to protect us.When they earned the marbles the map told us to go to hollywood. When they arrived they had to find an entrance to the underworld so they found it when they got in there was a boat leading to the underworld when they got to the castle they found the demon when we were about to make a deal ,Mother for the bolt Percy said give me my mother first so he dropped the shield but inside the shield there it was the bolt so all this time the demigod who gave us the shield was the lightning thief so the woman picked up the bolt and killed the demon so they snached the bolt from the woman and stepped on the marble and visualised where they wanted to be so the got teleported into a big tower the the demi god appeared and they started fighting and a long fight Percy won and they returned the bolt to Zeus and the gods were all happy and Percy got to see his father.The end I think this should be 10 out of 10 because it is a very thick book and its like a history of the gods.
Cale 2/4/2014 Skulduggery Pleasant Book One.I really enjoyed reading this book because it was fantasy, humor and action. I would give it a 10/10 and I would recommend this book for 10 year olds. Stephanie's Uncle recently died and a man called skulduggery new he was murdered. There was a man who tried to kill Stephanie but skulduggery saved her with his magic. She went with him to try and solve the case of his uncle’s death but there are scary parts along the way.
By:Kohju 3/4/13 55 pages Drongoes By:Christine Bogers This book was about jack beat Rocket Robson in the cross country. I like this book because Jack help his best friend. 8 fingers out of 10 fingers.
Joshua 3/4/14 David Walliams Billionaire Boy
So far in Billionaire Boy I have read that Joe Spud is a very stinking rich kid who gets 100,000 pounds a week for his pocket money and his Birthday present is 1,000,000/2,000,000 pounds. He go’s to a very fancy and the most expensive school in the hole of England but has no friends as his dad is a loo roll maker and made an invention called Bum-fresh which is a 2 sided loo roll, one moist and one dry.
He wants to go to the local school down the Road from where he lives. And his dad gives in and lets him go and on his first day he meets a friend named Bob and they buy a bar of dairymilk chocolate to eat. But they don’t know that there are two bullies following the called the Grubs and throw Bob in the trash can.
The next day Joe bought some chocolate for Bob and him to share when the Grubs thunder through the football game and head straight for Joe. Reluctantly Joe tapped Bob and pulled him into the eating hall where they pretend to eat uncooked potatoes with worms in the sides and weeds growing out of them and so Bob go’s to the toilet Joe gets hurt by the Grubs outside the toilet.
I would truly give this book a ten out of ten because it is so original. I would recommend this book to people who like Roald Dahl and Geoff Rodkey.
Panashe Zulu: 8/4/14: Dear Dumb Diary Pretend This Never Happened by Jim Benton
This book is a diary book as you can guess from the name of the book. If you don't know what a diary is which all of you should know, a diary is where you can write all your secrets in and what you've done in your life. This book is about a girl called Jamie who is writing in her diary and basically about her life.
At her school, there is a girl called Angeline who is really really mean and she doesn't like her. Angeline is always trying to take over Jamie's life and be on top of everything even beauty. Jamie doesn't care but wants payback so they are even.
Jamie has a best friend called Isabell, her school is Mackerel Middle School, her favourite food is spaghetti "well" used to be spaghetti, her grades are not so good, she trying and her hair, she doesn't like it at all. I can't really explain what the book is about because it's all about her life. I got all this information from the book. I ejoyed reading this book and I think you guys will enjoy it too.
I recommend this book to people who love diary book and for middle schooler, the reason why middle schoolers is because Jamie is in middle school. I give this book a 20/20. It was just too good. And now I am trying to read the whole series of Dumb Diary Books.
Thanks to my old friend Nora I now love dumb diary books
By Seunghyun MOMO by Michael Ende 367 pages
This story is about girl name MOMO who can listen to other people very well. MOMO was short and very skinny. Every times if people has any problem than they goes to MOMO. There were problem which grey men made. Grey men had stolen the times. Secundus Minutieuse Hora doctor was person who was in charge of times. He sant the Cassiopeia who is turtle can see a future and at the back the sentences are shows, to bring MOMO. Hora doctor was trying to stop a Grey men because they stolen lots of times from MOMO’s friends and others. MOMO had very Important job. Grey men need cigar to survive. However, Hora doctor stopped the times and asked MOMO to go to Grey men’s base to warm the time flower. So MOMO went to Grey Men’s base and warmed the flower.
I recommend this book. I really like this book. First part is boring however its get exciting at the middle and back. I will give 10 finger out of 10.
Gakuto 10/4/2014 Saurus Street (The Very Naughty Velociraptor) By Nick Falk and Tony Flowers. 136 pages. This book is about a girl and a boy who has a terrible grandmother. One day the terrible granny came and the family was sad. One night, a dinosaur came to the house. Using the dinosaur, they plan to scare granny with it. What will happen? You can read and figure out the answer! I would recommend this book and I will give 10 fingers out of 10.
By Seunghyun Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux 368 page
This book was about the opera ghost. opera ghost was really existed about 1911s. There was ghost who look really hideous and ugly so he is wearing a mask. He was genius musician. His name was Erik. There was Christine Daae who looked beautiful and who had beautiful voice and she love Viscount Raoul de Chagny.
Viscount Raoul de Chagny was person who love Christine Daae. This people are main character of this book. Erik abducted Christine Daae and Viscount Raoul was finding Christine Daae. Lot of thing happen to Paris opera house. Once chandelier fall down to seats so many people died and hurt a lot. Somebody died by lasso. If somebody sit on box 5 disappeared and nobody find the person who disappeared. There are Persian’s stories which are true. Viscount Raoul finally find Christine Daae and they marry. I really like this book because it is very exciting and interesting. I recommend this book I will give 10 out of 10 finger.
By Sara: 14/4/14: Dilsa by Sofia Falkenhem. 90 pages. This book is about a girl named Ella that loves a boy named Axel but she is afraid to tell him. There is this girl in town which is sort of a spy she is about 11 years old and one day Ella gives her an envelope. In the envelope there is a message written it says something about that Ella wants help to find out if Axel likes her to. After one week they still have not found out about it so one day Dilsa wrote to the school pretending to be Axel and Ella’s mom that they should both wait in the hallway to get picked up. Nobody comes so then Ella starts asking Axel if he has a girlfriend and he says no, but then Axel asks Ella if she has a boyfriend and so she says no. After about half a minute Axel asks Ella to be her girlfriend. I would give this book a 10/10 because it is very exciting to read. I would recommend people reading this book but it is in Swedish.
Aeddan:21/4/1014: Skulduggery Pleasant Last Stand of Dead Men by Derek Landy. 604 pages. When the Supreme Console decides to go to war with the Irish Sanctuary. Skulduggery and Valkyrie team up with some old buddies and stray to stop the Supreme Console from taking over Ireland. Meanwhile a man with golden eyes is killing Warlocks and blaming it on Department-X. Will the warlocks be fooled read Skulduggery Pleasant Last Stand of Dead Men to find out. I give this book a 10 out of 10.
Andjani By Kate Pankhurst 175 pages Marriella Mystery This book is about a girl named Violet who went to a bake or bake, bake off and she gets all her recipes from grandma’s maple recipe book. Then the day it was the bake of it got missing and her friends the investigators were trying to find the recipe book. Turns out it was primula who took her book she is one of the contestant . I give this book a 9 - 10 I really recommend it.
book review by Ariella 128 pages 10/10 fingers book is called - Taylor Swift country’s sweetheart This book is about a famous pop star called Taylor Swift but it is all about how she became famous and what it was like for her when she was growing up.It tells you about all the karaoke night,plays and musicals she has been in also who she opened for in concerts.
Ava Take a stand Rosa Parks! By: Peter and Connie Roop. 22/04/14 59 pages. This book is about a young girl who grew up and had a difficult life .But everything changed when she went on the bus and sat on the first seat. I would give this book a eight out of ten because it was actually a pretty good book and it was about our unit . I think lot’s of people would like this book.
Andjani By Kate Pankhurst 175 pages Marriella Mystery 23/4/2013 This book is about a girl named Violet who went to a bake or bake, bake off and she gets all her recipes from grandma’s maple recipe book. Then the day it was the bake of it got missing and her friends the investigators were trying to find the recipe book. Turns out it was primula who took her book she is one of the contestant . I give this book a 9 - 10 I really recommend it.
Cale 23/4/14 Geronimo Stilton And His Adventures In The Kingdom Of Fantasy 5 books This series is about Geronimo’s adventures in the Kingdom Of Fantasy. He goes on 5 adventures and meets a lot of friends on the way. I really enjoyed reading this series and I would recommend it for ages 8-10. I also would give it 9/10 fingers because it’s gripping you and won’t let go.
Geronimo is sleeping then he is opened to a portal with magic and wonder but also fear and scariness. Geronimo has to survive all of this adventures or he parishes.
By Seunghyun Holes by Louis Sachar 233 page 24/4/14
This book is about Stanley Yelnats and his family. This book is funny and very exciting. Stanley Yelnats family has same name which is Stanley Yelnats. They were very poor. Stanley’s father is inventor, he was tried to invent recycling old shoes to a new but he failed. His family were unlucky, they think its because of their no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather. After school, Stanley was coming back from school. Suddenly Shoe fall to the ground. He think he should give it to his father for his invention. Stanley Yelnats ran to his house. While he was running to house policemans caught Stanley. They said Stanley stole Clyde Livingstone's shoes.
Stanley went to trial and people said Stanley is a guilty so he went to Green Lake Camp with bad boys go. There was like on many years ago but they all dried. Mr. Sir gave Orange cap, white snickers, long-sleeve orange jumpsuit, orange T-shirts and socks doubt if it is really yellow. There was no fence or other thing however if anyone escape then person might die. There were A,B,C,D,E,F groups and Stanley was on group D with Armpit, Squid, Zero, X-ray, Zigzag and Magnet with are nickname.
In Green Lake Camp boys should dig a 1.5cm long hole every. It was really hard. There are rattle snake, scorpion and Yellow spotted lizard yet most dangerous one is Yellow spotted lizard.
Once Zero who was really good at digging a hole left the camp. Stanley was worrying about Zero so he decided to find a Zero.
After Stanley escaped from the camp to find Zero, he found a boat and Zero inside the boat. They move to Big thumb which is mountain. They ate onion.
Zero and Stanley went back to camp and dig the place where Stanley found ‘KB’. Zero digged a hole. Finally they found a suitcase but warden came and thanks to them. Lawyer came. Warden lied that Stanley stole suitcase from her. Zero suddenly said there is Stanley’s name on it.
Stanly wasn’t guilty at all Zero was. Camp closed. Stanley open the suitcase and it was the one from Stanley Yelnats 1 and they became rich and make room for Zero. They did party.
I recommend this book it is funny, exciting and interesting. If you have any opportunity than you should try it. I will give 10 out of 10 finger
Aquarium Fish handbook By:Mark Bailey 152 pages By:Matei 24,4,14 This book is a non fiction book,the reason I chose this book was because I had a new fish tank and I needed to keep the fish healthy so my dad gave me couple of books to read. So I read them and the one I found the best was the book called Aquarium fishes I got almost all the information to keep my fish tank healthy and it also told what kind it had most of my fishes on the book so that was helpful. I really learned a lot of stuff from it. If you are starting this hobby I think you should get this book because it tells lots of information. I would give this book 9 out of 10.
Gakuto 4/24/14 Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. 72 pages. This book is about a boy who was flat when we woke up. A bulletin board felled on to the boy. He was flat! He did great things and helped people by being flat. I liked the book because it can make me imagine about being flat. I would recommend this book and give 10 fingers out of 10.
By:Lee 4/24/2014 The lorax by: Miles Kelly 4 page THis book is most about:Once upon a time, in China there live two brothers. One named Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako another named Sam. One day Sam fallen into the well,Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako said,”Sam fallen into the well!” “What!” cried mom.Mom said,”Sam fallen into the well” to a gardener.The gardener help Sam to get up. One day Tikki Tikki Tembo…...and Barako fallen into the well, Sam said,”TIkki Tikki Tembo fallen into the well!”to his mom. “What!” cried mom.Mom said,”Tikki TikkiTembo…...and Barako fell into the well!” to the gardener. But is too late Tikki Tikki Tembo was died.
By: Joshua 24/4/2014 398 Pages Skulduggery Pleasant, Derek Landy
When Stephanie finds out that her uncle is dead she becomes curious and goes to his study where she is about to leave and sees a man that has himself covered in clothes and a hat and scarf and he implies that he was a friend of Gordon. She was not so convinced until he told her one of her uncle’s bad habits. She started to believe him when he drives away and the next morning she goes to a council and finds that Gordon’s friend is actually a skeleton.She also finds out that a great evil is trying to take over the world and that the skeleton had fire powers.
I liked this book as it had a lot of explaining and was very detailed and also the fact that there was a skeleton as a main character.
I would recommend those who are in a higher reading group as there are some words like scythe, dungeon,format and other complicated words. I would give this book a 10/10 score as it has a lot of suspense in a each chapter.
By:Kohju 27/4/14 30 pages Noise In The Night By: Brian Roberts
This book was about boys heard the noise in the night. I like this book because this book is funny. The funny part is that the noise come from the dad’s snoring. 9 fingers out of 10 fingers.
By Tyler 28/4/2014:Siamese Fighting Fish 38 Pages: This book is about fish, the fish that i read is about the fighting fish. The fighting fish you see in stores have colored fines and look really beautiful, because they are bred especially.If you go to ditches in Thailand, you will find Fighting fish that they are not the same colors you even might think it is not even the same type. I like this book because it is good to know how to treat your pet fish. Because I have the same species of the fish.I would recommend it to other people if they want to learn about fish or if they have that fish. I give this book a 8/10 because sometimes they are of the topic.
Christina Book Review Title:Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl Date:29.4.2014 Pages:82
Summery Mr Fox steals food from 3 farmers named Bunce, Boggis and Bean. The farmers are really mean. So one day Mr Fox takes food from them and they follow him home. They try to shot him but missed and they only shot his tail. Then the farmers have other plans to kill Mr Fox once and for all, but Mr Fox is too clever for them and he helps his friends also get food.I really like this book because it is funny and has lots of surprises in it. I recommend this book to grade 4s and grade 3s. I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
Book Review By Ariella This book is called Santa is coming to Texas I give this book a 9/10 fingers because it isn’t something I would read all the time. This book is about santa is going to Texas and he has a Santa-nav and it isn’t work that well and they get lost Santa and his reindeers have no idea where they are BUT…. then they hit something and it was the tall tower in Austin Texas and then they delivered the present to all the kids in Texas and hurry back home to the North Pole I recommend this book to 3rd grades and k1 but if you like a fun adventure then I recommend this book
By Jun Wen Title:Cam Jansen The Wedding Cake Mystery Date:12/05/14 Pages:57 By David A Adler. This book is about Cam and her friends Eric, Bob and Beth also her dad went to senior center. They saw a woman called Lcuy she is a photographer and she was taking the pictures. They asked Lucy to take the photo for them after that they went to senior center. Cam's dad Mr Jansen was a host of this center he introduce Cam's friend and Cam. When it was Cam's turned her dad was introduced that his daughter got a great memorise so Cam show the all audiens and they all cheered and applauded. When the bread and cookies maker Mr Ken lost his key for the cakes and the cakes is for wedding. Cam went there and took the picture. When the time almost for wedding. Cam helped the police to solve the problem and they got Mr Francy the thief! His real name is Mr Bailor!
Ran 15/5/2014 Murderous Maths: Do You Feel Lucky?: By Kjartan Poskitt : 176 pages
This book is about probability. The first few chapters cover the basics of probability and words used to describe how likely something is. Later on in the book, it covers more advanced sums to measure probability and even has a few pages about the connection between “” and luck. It also tells us what a “!” is in mathematical terms and even tells us roughly how likely it is to get all 13 “spade” cards from a normal pack of 52 playing cards in the correct order - the book says there’s a chance of roughly 1 in 3,954,242,643,910,000,000,000. I really like this book because it teaches you a lot about probability-with a few extra facts finding there way in now and again-in a fun and interesting way. It is cool the way the author managed to keep the book funny while making very educational at the same time. I think this book can be read by people of medium level of reading or higher, but some of the sums are a bit hard to understand. I recommend this book to people who want to be ahead of the class on probability and I give this book 9 fingers out of 10.
Christina Date:14/5/14 Pages:157 Title: What Ever After Dream On Author: Sarah Mlynowski Summary Abby and Robin have a sleepover at Abby’s house. Abby has a magic mirror in her attic and one night Robin sleepwalks to the attic and finds the magic mirror, she falls into the magic mirror and finds herself in the story of Sleeping Beauty. Her friend Abby must then go after her to save her from the evil fairy. i liked this book because it is a very funny and interesting story. I like the part they host a fake birthday party for Jonah. I would recommend this book to girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. I give it 9 fingers out of 10.
Ava The queens’ visit This book is about after the evil queen is in jail while Snow White rules the kingdom. Snow White wants her evil step mother to become good but the evil step mother disagrees and stays in jail. I would give this short story a 9 out of ten because there was a lot of description and a good start and ending. I would recommend this book for almost everyone.
By Jun Wen Title Troika superhero By Robert Charles Date 17/5/14 pages 20 In Raz-Kids
This book is about a boy got a dog during winter this dog is different than others when it born every other dogs was crying on it didn’t when the boy boy picked it up the dog looked at him with smile face the boy didn’t what name that could gave it so just called it Dog the b after that they became best friends. One morning they don’t have enough food to eat the boy and Dog went down to get the food. When they back a bear smell the delicious food came out and wants to eat the boy and food suddenly they Dog ripped free from his barness and leapt on the bear’s back. The bear roared and twist but Dog held on. Dog was thrown by a swipe of the bear’s huge paw and finally ran. The boy ran over to Dog the wet snow was stained scarlet with it blood. It ‘s leg was bitten. Dog still very brave and his eyes still told the boy that it was there for him. I really like this story because the dog bravely save the boy and don’t care that he only has 3 legs. I like the boy too because he doesn’t mind that his friends laughed at him that he got the dog with 3 legs. I give this book 10 finger out of 10. I also recommend this book to everyone have a look in Raz Kids level O.
Joshua 20/5/2014 307 Tui T. Sutherland Wings Of Fire The Lost Heir So far, I have read that Tsunami has found her family and that she killed her did while she was being held prisoner in the Sky wings,It happened when she had to fight for her life, The new characters are Queen Coral,Riptide,Shark,Whirlpool,Piranha,Tortoise,Anemone and Moray, Tsunami has lost one of her sisters and is still clinging on to the last female egg after fighting her mum word wise about who should take care of the egg and now she is lost trying to find the summer palace. I really like this book because of the detail and how its fiction because people are called scavengers, I would give this book a 10/10, I would recommend this book to a higher reading level as there is some words they won’t understand,
Aeddan: 21/5/1014: The Spiderwick Chronicles Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black.Read this book fifth in it`s series. Witness Magic, Goblins and much much more.
In this book read who the grace kids try to save their mother and the rest of the world. I would recommend this book to people who like fantasy books. I give this book ten out of ten.
by Sara: 20/05/14: Go Girl Angels by Meredith Badger. 90 pages. This book is about a group of girls calleds Angels. They still don’t know what to do for the money raising fair until one of the girls came up with the idea to do a washing dog stand. They were going to raise money for The Lost Dogs Home. I would recommend this book to others because it is interesting how they all decide to just do one thing and i give this book a 8 out of 10.
By: Kohju Keb Needs A Home 25/5/14 20 pages By: Terry Herman
I like this book. Because the hermit crab Keb didn’t have home. But one day he found the shoes and he made the beautiful home. I was interested that Keb made the beautiful home with the shoes. 9 fingers out of 10 finger.
By Lee. 330 page. Chinese book. This book is most about some short Chinese that tell us many good accustomed. That teach me many things that can make to be a good person. The most important charactor is a Chinese people called Kong Zi, he is very famous in the whole China.I will give this book 7 out of 10. I want share with everyone.
Gakuto 28/5/14 19 pages: by Kira Freed Animals Feel Emotions.This book was about animals feeling emotions.They care of each other. It’s like friendships.I liked this book because it had a good example of animal’s friendships. I will recommend this book.I will give 8 fingers to the book.
Serve to win by:Novak Djokovic 29.5.14
Matei This book was about a famous tennis player called Novak Djokovic he is one of the best tennis players in the world and this book told about his life. He was a huge fan of Sampras so he would normally go home and watch Sampras win and when Djokovic heard that they were building a new tennis court he was shocked so everyday after school he would go to the tennis court and then he saw a coach and she used to be a professional. Djokovic went to the tennis court everyday and now he is one of the best players in the world. There is more but its not related to tennis but it was very interesting. I would recommend this for someone who play’s tennis but the second part was more like a story to me because it talked about the war. I would give this 10 out of 10