Families Book Reviews

Name: Lisa Age 14
22 April 2013;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, as although being emotionally charged and poignant at times, it has also many cryptic and hidden meanings and symbolism, which add depth to the characters and story. Through Sutcliffe's intense description, I have come to understand what life is like f...

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Name: Chelsea Age 14
22 April 2013;

Genre: Representation & Inclusion

The Wall is a seat-gripping book full of anticipation and adventure, but it also captures many moral issues. It is based on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and the political aspect may make this book sound incredibly boring, but only makes the book more interesting, as not only is Joshua on a...

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Name: Dominique Age 12
22 March 2013;

Genre: Books set in the past

Syson sustains simultaneous plots which convey the frightening nature of daily life in a country torn apart by war and the fragile but also inspirational nature of human beings drawn into circumstances they cannot escape or ignore. A very worthwhile read!

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Name: Anna Age 12
05 March 2013;

Genre: Real life

Because it is a amazing book which makes your heart sink into it. It's very romantic and sad

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Name: Amy Age 10
27 February 2013;

Genre: Real life

I liked this book because it was sad and it showed you how hard it was living while a war was going on. I also like it because in the end it all turns out well. I think this book is great for people who like sad stories or books that are set in the past. I think this book is the best book ever!!!

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Name: Lyn Hopson
15 January 2013;

Genre: Adventure

This is most definitely a romantic novel, but it also has an element of fantasy, since it involves travel in time and space. The book is set mainly in Chicago in 1995, where the heroine, 16 year old Anna, is in high school. Anna is a great character, she works hard at school and in her father'...

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Name: melanie chadwick
15 January 2013;

Genre: Real life

A bleak and depressing look at life for a young teenager on a hard estate. Saturated with knives, crime, drugs and sexual exploitation it's no wonder that the children of the estate grow up to be violent. 11 year old Harri just about manages to keep his personality and some of his innocence for...

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Name: Lorraine Ansell
14 January 2013;

Genre: Adventure

I could not wait to read this book as I have always been a fan of fairytales and it did not disappoint. It is full of suspense, intrigue and interesting characters. My only criticism is that I would have liked even more references to little known tales and their magical items etc. All in all I th...

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Name: Naomi Frisby
14 January 2013;

Genre: Adventure

Standish Treadwell. Can't read, can't write. Standish Treadwell isn't bright. So sing the school bullies as they give Standish yet another beating. The beatings that make him believe school is invented 'just so the bullies...could beat...[up] kids like me'. Standish Treadwell is the protagonist...

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Name: Wendy Shephardson
08 January 2013;

Genre: Adventure

Although Graphic Novels are really not my thing I can see from this book why people get hooked on them. Straight away this reminded me of Tintin, not just because of the epic adventures but also because of the wonderful images and colours used. What also really caught my eye was at the back of t...

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