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Blown Away
Name: Lizi Coombs
10 January 2015;Genre: Picture Books
This book is beautiful to look at; the cover is simple but intriguing, my class and I all couldn't wait to start reading it! My class of 7/8 year olds easily followed the plot of the story, and enjoyed the rhyme scheme, which was captivating but not repetitive! The story itself is humorous and...
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The Last of the Spirits
Name: Paula Hazlehurst
09 January 2015;Genre: Books set in the past
An excellent read. It's an alternative view of Dickens' Christmas Carol, seen through the eyes of two waifs, a brother and a sister. The brother is a cynic, hardened by life, whereas his sister hasn't lost her kindness but depends on her brother to look after her. The story follows them through t...
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More Than This
Name: Holly Davies
09 January 2015;Genre: Mystery & Detective
Patrick Ness' book More Than This is about a boy, Seth, who dies and wakes up in what he thinks is an afterlife. But the reality is, he woke up in England. A place where he and his family ran away from after a terrible problem that Seth and his family blame him for. He is in a wasteland with only...
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the art of being normal
Name: Lorraine Ansell
05 January 2015;Genre: Adventure
The Art of Being Normal is one of those books that has you hooked from the very beginning. David and Leo are two boys at the same school who stand out for different reasons but ultimately form a tentative friendship. Lisa Williamson has managed to introduce an extremely sensitive, largely unknow...
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The 100 Society
Name: Lorraine Ansell
16 December 2014;Genre: Adventure
Set in a prestigious English boarding school The 100 Society is a thrilling tale, following a group of friends as they try to become part of an exclusive club. Originally started by a previous student who became a renowned graffiti artist, to become members the friends have to 'tag' the same one...
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Respect
Name: Sarah Age 12
08 December 2014;Genre: Representation & Inclusion
I personally like the book because it discusses war which I find very interesting.
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The Greatest
Name: Adam Age 13
08 December 2014;Genre: Real life
This book is well written and has segments about Mohammad Ali's rise and fall in boxing. I myself learned a lot of interesting facts about Mohammad Ali's life.
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Ring of Roses
Name: Rosie Age 13
08 December 2014;Genre: Books set in the past
Recommended for ages 12 and up
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Jet Black Heart
Name: Niamh Age 13
08 December 2014;Genre: Adventure
Recommended for age 12 plus. The book was amazing!
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Girl Online
Name: Sophie Castle
27 November 2014;Genre: Adventure
Girl Online is a debut novel from Vlogger Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella. Blogging is integral to the story and parts of the book are in Blog form. Penny, the main character, finds she can only be herself through her Blog, Girl Online. The support she receives from her followers help her to deal with her r...
