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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds
Name: Ashin Age 10
10 February 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
This book is a very funny and energetic book that really made me think through all the clues and it really fitted together, so I think it was well-written. I really loved it and it switched on my detective instincts, so I got all good detective vibes while reading it.
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Name: Ailbhe Age 9
09 February 2021;Genre: Funny Stories
About a boy who has to kill his friend. I love Mort the Meek because when there is a new chapter, I like when the ravens speak because they are really funny and greedy! I have never read anything like it and I think other children will love it. I would rate it 5/5.
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The Storm Keeper's Battle
Name: Linda Brown
09 February 2021;Genre: Magical Realism
The Storm Keeper's Battle is the last book in the wonderful Storm Keepers Trilogy and it doesn't disappoint. The author, through her wonderful writing, transports the younger reader into this magical, windswept fantasy.Fionn has one last battle with the evil Morrig...
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Name: Cheldane Age 9
08 February 2021;Genre: Fantasy
I liked this book. I feel like it is a little bit sad because Vega's family are very much apart compared to other families. There are some words I don't understand yet. There is like a cliffhanger at the end of each chapter. I like it because it is in the first person. Before, I did not like t...
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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Poison Plot
Name: George Age 10
08 February 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
After reading the first instalment of the series I was nervous that this book what not be as good. However, it lived up to my expectations and was even better than the first one. I think the reason I found it more enjoyable because the mystery they were investigating, the poison plot, was more...
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Name: Jane Rew
06 February 2021;Genre: Environment
This book is a great way to weigh up the pros and cons of being vegetarian or vegan because the arguments on both sides are put succinctly and persuasively. Hope and the other characters are believable and their voices are authentic. She may be a strident campaigner, but Hope is open to doubt...
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Fantastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories
Name: Jenny Caddick
06 February 2021;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
Fantastically Great Women Scientists and their Stories is a brilliantly presented and engaging read with a very accessible format that champions and celebrates some amazing women scientists of the past.The text and illustrations are absolutely full of humour and wa...
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Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamond
Name: Surina Age 10
06 February 2021;Genre: Mystery & Detective
I would give Agent Zaiba a 5/5 because it is funny and adventurous. I would recommend this book to children age 8-11. Zaiba and her brother (Ali) and her best friend (Poppy) work as a team to solve crimes. They want to be the world's best detectives. Will their dreams come true?
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Name: Kyle Matravers
05 February 2021;Genre: Biographies & Autobiographies
The 'Little People, Big Dreams' series helps readers discover the lives of outstanding people from all walks of life. From designers to artists to scientists and in this case, athletes. All of the people with whom these books are written about have achieved amazing things, yet each began life...
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Name: Clair Bossons
05 February 2021;Genre: Adventure
The Shark Caller is an outstanding, spell-binding story. The author, Zillah Bethell, was born and raised for most of her childhood in Papua New Guinea. Sharks are very special in Papua New Guinea. They are considered beautiful, dangerous and otherworldly. By reading this book...
