Teenagers Book Reviews
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Thunderbolt and the Waxwork
Name: Jessica Age 11
18 July 2013;Genre: Mystery & Detective
I like the fact that when they find out that the sniper (someone who is making false coins) is in their town and they want to find out who it is. Everybody thinks that Thunder Bolt's dad is the sniper because he is working on an invention that nobody is allowed to know about and he is good with...
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Winter Damage
Name: Katie Age 12
08 May 2013;Genre: Adventure
Because its a great book for teenagers and young adults, by a brand new author, as this is her first book.
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The Wall
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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The Wall
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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A World Between Us
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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Anthem for Jackson Dawes
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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Maggot Moon
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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Whisper
Name: Nathan Age 13
04 May 2012;Genre: Real life
Whisper is a true tale of grief,love and despair. It is compelling for these reasons, and draws you in from the first sentence. I would compare it to others such as 'My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece', and 'We can be Heroes'. It was a great read.
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Between Shades of Gray
Name: Kieran Age 12
03 May 2012;Genre: Books set in the past
Ruta Sepetys has written about a horrific, historical time that is hardly ever talked about. The beauty in this book is that hope, strength and compassion shine through against all the odds making the depressing subjects in the book more bearable.
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Between Shades of Grey
Name: Kate Age 15
03 May 2012;Genre: Books set in the past
The plot overall is an exciting one, the events progress at a fast pace. Which made the story much more thrilling. This pace also highlights the confusion and uncertainty that the people who encountered these events in real life felt.
