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  • Max and the Millions

    Max and the Millions

    Name: Max Age 10
    16 April 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    It introduces an amzing storyline right from the beginning to keep any reader carrying on and shows all the fantastic elements every story needs to make you carry on. It includes small amounts of humour while continuing with the outstanding story and allowing new things to fall into place as you...

  • What Lexie Did

    What Lexie Did

    Name: Chloe Age 10
    16 April 2018;

    Genre: Friends and family

    This loving story twists and turns throughout the book, every page a whirl of reality. A kind, caring Greek family, who eagerly carry out tradition over many years, face a series of challenging moments when an unexpected death occurs to a loved one. I really enjoyed this story line, which includ...

  • The 1,000-year-old Boy

    The 1,000 Year Old Boy

    Name: Josie Age 11
    11 April 2018;

    Genre: Friends and family

    I loved this book, with heartbreak and friendship and adventure and so much else.. It was exciting but scary, everything I hoped it would be! I would give it 10/10

  • Kat Wolfe Investigates

    Kat Wolfe Investigates

    Name: Ruby Age 10
    26 March 2018;

    Genre: Mystery & Detective

    When Kat Wolfe, daughter of Dr Wolfe, a vetinary surgeon, moves to bluebell bay, she seeks a new adventure. She decides to open a pet sitting agency in her mum's practice, but when one of her first customers mysteriously disappears, it's up to Kat and new best friend, Harper Lamb, daughter of a s...

  • The Buried Crown

    The Buried Crown

    Name: Jacqueline Harris
    23 March 2018;

    Genre: Adventure

    This book is non-stop action and adventure, a cleverly constructed blend of historical drama with a touch of magic thrown in for good measure. It is set during World War II and Londoner George Penny is living as an evacuee in the countryside. Featuring Nazi villains, Kindertransport and Anglo-Sa...

  • The Unicorn Quest

    The Unicorn Quest

    Name: Emily Age 10
    19 March 2018;

    Genre: Fantasy

    I liked this book because it is magical and full of adventure. When Claire and Sophie venture up the mysterious ladder in the fireplace they find a world of magic and tillers. But,there is also war...

  • Matt Millz

    Matt Millz

    Name: Ruby Age 10
    18 March 2018;

    Genre: Humour

    Anglebrook's Got Talent is rolling into Anglebrook High, and Matt is desperate to show off his comedy skills. But there's only one problem. Matt's best friend, Rob, has a bad case of stage fright! Can Matt beat the terror out of Rob before the big night?! This book is a mega rollercoaster of lau...

  • Billionaire Boy

    Billionare Boy

    Name: Ruby Age 10
    17 March 2018;

    Genre: Humour

    Joe Spud is the richest boy in the world, all because of one loo roll. he goes to the richest school in England, St. Cuthberts, where they have to wear itchy Elizabethan ruffs and tights. Just because of a loo roll. All the boys make fun of Joe, and call him Bum boy. His dad, Mr Spud, can afford...

  • The Butterfly Lion

    The Butterfly Lion

    Name: Ruby Age 10
    17 March 2018;

    Genre: Animals

    After Bertie discovers a rare breed of white lion, he raises it to be his very own. However, the South African plains are no place for a young boy, so he is sent to a very strict boarding school. Every day, the inseparable pair think about each over. Will Bertie ever see his faithful pal again?...

  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Name: Ruby Age 10
    17 March 2018;

    Genre: Fantasy

    Harry's life just couldn't get any worse. With his parents dead, his cousin, Dudley, somehow got trapped in a snake enclosure. After getting whisked away to magical Diagon Alley by a half-Giant, Harry has to embrace his true powers and recall his fateful past to conquer his worst nightmare. J.K....