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I want a pony by Jeanne Betancourt
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What is it about?: The girls father had to move because of his job, she was living with her grandma and she met a little girl and the girl's dad owned a stable
Why did you like it?: I like ponies and i have just started riding
Who would you recommend it to?: my friend Rhiannon Jessica (10) gave it  7/08 |
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Molly Moon's incredible book of hypnotism by Georgia Byng
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What is it about?: it's about a girl who lives in a childrens home and one day she finds a book and it changes her life forever.
Why did you like it?: because it's really funny and I really enjoyed reading about how a girl survives on her own in New York.
Who would you recommend it to?: all my friends and maybe some of my family. Ellenor (11) gave it 9/08 |
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Indigo Blue by Cathy Cassidy
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What is it about?: A girl called Indigo who lives with her mum and her baby sister. Her mum and her boyfriend Max split up.
Why did you like it?: The best bit was when Max split up with Indigos mum.
Who would you recommend it to?: People who like books about relationships. Emily (12) gave it 3/08 |
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The Half Moon investigations by Eoin Colfer
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What is it about?: It is about a detective who is 14 who gets framed for arsonist breaking and entering and teams up with a criminal family to try to catch the criminal.
Why did you like it?: Because it was exciting and he had real bad luck and kept being funny.
Who would you recommend it to?: Teenagers Jordan (11) gave it:  12/07 |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: It is about a boy who is well poor and one day eats a chocolate bar and finds a golden ticket and wins a trip to a chocolate factory.
Why did you like it?: I like it because it's about chocolate & I luv chocolate. Who would you recommend it to?: 10+ Georgia (10) gave it 2/08 |
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Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: Mr Fox stole food Why did you like it?: it's funny Who would you recommend it to?: 9 year olds Joel (9) gave it 5/08 |
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James and the giant peach by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: James lives with his aunt . one day he finds a peach.
Why did you like it?: Because I like peaches.
Who would you recommend it to?: Everboard Matthew (11) gave it 3/08 |
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Matilda by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: Matilda is an extraodinary girl, talented and brilliant. But her gormless parents think she is just a nuisance, and treat her as a scab. A scard to be endured until the time comes to flick her away
Why did you like it?: That Matilda is a sensative, magnificent girl and her parents are gormless also she has to put up with the horrible Miss Trunchbull
Who would you recommend it to?: 9-12 year old girls Gemma (11) gave it 7/08 |
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The Twits by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: Ugly people
Why did you like it?: It's funny
Who would you recommend it to?: My teacher Simran (7) gave it 8/08 |
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The Witches by Roald Dahl
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What is it about?: A boy, whose grandma tells how to recognise a witch. The boy is turned into a mouse by witches and uses the witches' potion to turn the witches into mice.
Why did you like it?: It was exciting and a bit strange but in a funny way
Who would you recommend it to?: People who like slightly scary books Natasha (9) gave it 4/08 |
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The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony diTerlizzi
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What is it about?: 3 children find a book about fairies
Why did you like it?: it was adventures my favourite charater was Mallory Grace
Who would you recommend it to?: 8+ Gemma (11) gave it 10/08
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Stone heart by Charlie Fletcher
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What is it about?: it is about a boy called George who knocks off a statue of a dragons head and awakens evil statues. Now with his friend the gunner he must try to stop this ancient evil.
Why did you like it?: we liked it because it was exciting and you never wanted to put it down.
Who would you recommend it to?: we would recomend this book to 9+ Cameron and Jordan (11) gave it 2/08 |
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Two Weeks with the Queen by Morris Gleitzman
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What is it about?: It is about a boy named Colin and his emotional distress after hearing about his brother's incurable type of cancer. He is sent to England from Australia, where he meets new people and learns new things. Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was sad and dramatic, and you couldn't stop reading more! It shows the realistic lives of relatives of people with disabilities or illnesses. Who would you recommend it to?: I would recommend it to anyone aged 8 and over. Nikhil (12) gave it 10/08 |
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Deep Trouble by Debi Gliori
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What is it about?: A vengeful Demon is on the loose to invaid StregaSchloss , home to the bizarre but lovable Strega-Borgia family.
But no-one has noticed , Titus is busy doing some science thingy only Mrs.Mclachalan wisest of all the witches , she has noticed and is determined to defend them.
Why did you like it?: Because it's all horror / Science fiction and I like those kinds of books.
Who would you recommend it to?: People at the age of 10 and above probably ! Chloe (11) gave it 8/08 |
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Pure Dead Magic by Debi Gliori
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What is it about?: Its all about an ancient home that everyone is rushing round in. However Titus is to busy with the girls so .... , There are dead relatives in the freezer that have frozen to death and i dont like it , only read 5 chapters and its not my kind of book,.
Why did you like it?: I dont really but my fav character is titus!!!
Who would you recommend it to?: Age 9 - 11 Chloe (11) gave it 8/08 |
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Theo Slugg in dead trouble by Simon Goswell
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What is it about?: This book is about a boy that lives in a lift. He has 14 sisters that are all musical and talented so the lift is the safest place to be. Until his grandma steps in. Which is not good because:
1. She's a nasty peice of work thats favorite saying is 'we'll see about that'
2. shes been dead for two months.
Theo has a dead relative that has lost his Why did you like it?: It makes you think. There are lots of different threads. Who would you recommend it to?: everybody Robert (12) gave it 9/08 |
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How to train your parents by Pete Johnson
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What is it about?: How to train your parents is about a boy called Louis that has moved to a different area called Swotsville. Louis is already getting sick of his school and getting bad marks which led onto his parents spying on his homework, tests and work.
Suddenly, on an afternoon he joins a drama club and meets a new girl called Maddy.They soon become friends and Maddy finds new opportunities for Louis's new found skill.
Why did you like it?: I like it because it is sarcastic, comical and funny.
I also like it when Louis tries to run away. Who would you recommend it to?: I would recomend this book to anybody who likes the comedy genre. Edward (10) gave it 9/08 |
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The Toilet of Doom by Michael Lawrence
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What is it about?: Three children go on a computer game, that they call the toilet of doom, and it swaps your body for someone elses. .Jiggy and Angie swap bodies and have to go to school as each other.
Why did you like it?: It was really funny when Jiggy had to play netball in a skirt with the girls.
Who would you recommend it to?: One of my friends because they like books that are funny. Penguin (11) gave it 4/08
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Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
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What is it about?: The book is about a girl called Judy who is a very moody girl. She has a little brother called Stink and a best friend called Rocky. Judy hates school and is always up to something that the teachers do not like.
Why did you like it?: I like this book because it is very amusing. Also I like it because I felt that I was part of the story. Also I like this book because it cheers me up when I am upset.
Who would you recommend it to?: I would recommend this book to people who have a wild imagination . Jessica (11) gave it 9/08 |
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The Bare Bum Gang and the football face-off by Anthony McGowan
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What is it about?: Jenifer Eccles wants to join the gang and the leader gives a test and it is to show her bare bum
Why did you like it?: Because its about football my favourite character was the leader
Who would you recommend it to?: 9+ Elliott (9) gave it 10/08
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Jane Blonde by Jill Marshall
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What is it about?: a girl's trainers melted when she was at school and she was bullied and she found her godmother. Why did you like it?: Because I've heard the Author (Jill Marshall) and all my friends recommend her. Who would you recommend it to?: Because if i liked it then i hope that others will and anyway i think they will. Chloe (10) gave it 5/08 |
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The Tempest retold by Andrew Matthews
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What is it about?: A wizard who is the rightful Duke of Milan who has an evil and friendly family. My favourite character is Ariel the airy spirit.
Why did you like it?: I like this book because it is an adventurous book.
Who would you recommend it to?: People in year 4/5 Elliot (9) gave it 8/08 |
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Born to run by Michael Morpurgo
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What is it about?: a greyhound that has 3 homes and finds the right one
Why did you like it?: it was a great book
Who would you recommend it to?: 11 and up Ebby (10) gave it 9/08 |
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The Wreck of the Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo
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What is it about?: A boy who's great aunt has past away and left him with her diary of the months where her life was changed forever.
Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was very interesting and always kept you wanting to read on.
Who would you recommend it to?: I reccomend it to people who love an account story and love adventure. Rosy (12) gave it 12/07 |
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The adventures of Captain Underpants by Dave Pilkey
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What is it about?: Two boys Who fight giant toilets and win.
Why did you like it?: It was funny.
Who would you recommend it to?: Children over 9 . Jake (9) gave it 4/08 |
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Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy Author by Dav Pilkey
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What is it about?: It is about Captin Underpants fighting the robot boggey monsters
Why did you like it?: it is funny and has a bit of violence
Who would you recommend it to?: everyone Callum (11) gave it 3/08 |
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The Scarecrow's Servant by Philp Pullman
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What is it about?: It's about a Scarecrow who gets struck by Lightening and comes to life and finds a Servent who goes on loads of adventures with him. Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was very exciting and funny Who would you recommend it to?: Anyone up to the age of 10 Kanga (9) gave it 7/08 |
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The Mum Detective by Gwyneth Rees
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What is it about?: Its about a girl called Esmie and her mother has died. Her dad is a detective and has got a girlfriend called Lizzie and she is seeing this man called Andrew and she is trying to find out who he is.
Why did you like it?: It was good.
Who would you recommend it to?: IT IS GOOD FOR BOYS Caitland (9) gave it 4/08 |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J K Rowling
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What is it about?: Harry, Ron and Herminone are set with a task to destroy the remaning hoxcues to destroy the Lord Voldemont. But they have to escape the Death Eaters. Is Dumberdore's request more?
Why did you like it?: The Battle of Hogwarts and the stuggle to destroy the hoxcues.
Who would you recommend it to?: I would recommend it to anyone who likes J.K Rowling's work. Ryan (11) gave it 12/07 What is it about?: Harry Potter, a young wizard at a magical school called Hogwarts for young witches and wizards.
Why did you like it?: It being the last of the series I thought it had a very satisfing and enjoyable, moving ending.
Who would you recommend it to?: Absolutely ANYONE! so long as thy've read the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th first! Jessi (14) gave it 12/07 |
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
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What is it about?: A boy called Harry. He is famous because a person called Tom Riddle tried to kill him with a curse but failed. Harry is in his 4th year at Hogwarts and the tri-wizard tournament is taking place. Harry meets Voldemort. Tom's name he made up.
Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was scary
Who would you recommend it to?: Anyone Thomas (8) gave it 4/08 What is it about?: Harry Potter gets put into the tri wizard cup with 3 other contestants and almost killed.
Why did you like it?: Interesting, Exciting, Magical
Who would you recommend it to?: Children, and Fantasy,magical readers Myles (13) gave it 9/08 |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J K Rowling
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What is it about?: It's the person Harry Potter he tries to steal the philosopher's stone. Why did you like it?: It was good. Who would you recommend it to?: 8+ year olds Elliott (8) gave it 1/08 What is it about?: It is about a stone and somebody is trying to get it. Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was suprising Who would you recommend it to?: 8+ year olds Rikesh (9) gave it 1/08 What is it about?: There's a boy called Harry Potter and he lives with his Uncle and Auntie and he gets on a train to go to a magical school called Hogwarts. Why did you like it?: I liked it because it got exciting at he start of the book and then it got better. Who would you recommend it to?: Action book Eddie (10) gave it 11/08 |
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The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket
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What is it about?: It is about Violet, Klaus and Sunny and their dreadful lives. Ever since their parents died in the terriblel fire, Count Olaf's been after them and in this book they meet up with him again at Heimlich Hospital. Why did you like it?: Because Lemony Snicket talks about having butterflies in your stomach. Who would you recommend it to? Anybody that likes Lemony Snicket Matt (11) gave it 4/08 |
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You're a bad man, Mr Gum by Andy Stanton
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What is it about?: man that takes over a town
Why did you like it?: 'cause it was good!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would you recommend it to?: my friends Sean (8) gave it 7/08 |
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The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong
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What is it about?: A dog called Streaker
Why did you like it?: it was good
Who would you recommend it to?: Connie Emily (8) gave it 4/08 |
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The Time Wreccas by Val Tyler
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What is it about?: It is about some wreccas who steal the tick and if it is not found in a few days then time will stop forever!
Why did you like it?: Its really adventurous.
Who would you recommend it to?: 8 and up Rebecca (8) gave it 4/08 |
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Sam the stolen puppy by Holly Webb
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What is it about?: It's about a dog called Sam who has been stolen and in the end they found him again.
Why did you like it?: Because it was mysterious.
Who would you recommend it to?: I would recommend it to anyone. Caitland (9) gave it : 6/08 |
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Best Friends by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about?: It's about two girls that have been bestfriends since they were born and one of them moves all the way to Scotland they try to run off together to London.
Why did you like it?: It was very funny and fasinating book full of bits that you wanna read over and over again
Who would you recommend it to?: Anyone my age Courtney (10) gave it 7/08 |
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Buried alive by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about?: A boy and his friend go on holiday and get a ice-cream. Also He gets buried alive
Why did you like it?: the best bit was when he getts buried alive.
Who would you recommend it to?: 7year olds Megan (7) gave it 7/08 |
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Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about?: Its about a girl called Flossie who is called Candyfloss for a nickname because of her hair (which is like candyfloss)
Why did you like it?: cool
Who would you recommend it to?: kids Niamh (11) gave it ......3/08 What is it about?: a girl called Floss whose mum splits up with her dad. And her mum gets a new boyfriend.So Floss gets to have lots of fun with her dad.
Why did you like it?: Because it was interesting.
Who would you recommend it to?: My friends J (11)gave it 4/08 What is it about?: Agirl who is called Candyfloss. Her mum is going out with a new man and he wants to move over to Australia, but Flossy didn't want to . She wanted to stay with her dad.
Why did you like it?: I liked it because it could happen to anybody, and every time I wanted to read on from the drama, I saw a lot of things - passion & expression.
Who would you recommend it to?: older reader eg 9-13 years Morgan (9) gave it 11/08
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Midnight by Jaqueline Wilson
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What is it about?: its about a girl who loves fairies and the man who writes about them, she also has a family problem as her brother was adopted and her brother isnt very kind to her! When the clock strikes midnight Violet makes her wish!!
Why did you like it?: I like it because it always ends the chapter at a cliff hanger!
Who would you recommend it to?: I would recomend it to children that have family problems and wants their imagination to fly away into a daydream!! Niamh (11) gave it 3/08 |
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Starring Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
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What is it about?: Tracy want to be the star of the school play. Why did you like it?: because it was good Who would you recommend it to?: 9+ year olds Emily (11) gave it 1/08 |
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