I want a pony

by Jeanne Betancourt

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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Cosmic

by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Liam is too big for his boots, his football strip, and his school blazer. But being really tall has its advantages: he's the only eleven-year-old to ever ride the G-force defying Cosmic rollercoaster or be offered the chance to drive a Porsche.  He even gets the opportunity to travel into space when he gets mistaken for an adult, but will he ever come back down to Earth?

Molly Moon's incredible book of hypnotism

by Georgia Byng

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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Sundae Girl

by Cathy Cassidy

What is the book about?: Sundae Girl is about a girl called Jude who goes to a convent school called St. Joseph's. Jude is in year 8 and she doesn't have that many friends, until she finds that there's a boy called Cooper who really likes her. Unfortunately he always wears rollar blades and he is terrible!
Why did you like it?: It was an amazing book because it was totally insane... not exactly an every day family! How many people can say that their mum is an alcoholic and their dad is an Elvis impersonater? I enjoyed it so much because it's different to all the other books I read in the way that I haven't ever seen somebody dressed as Elvis as a job! I prefer it to all the other books where a girl isn't happy with the way she looks or how much she weighs. It's really individual and totally fab! Thanks, Cathy, for the super read!
Who would you recommend it to?: I would reccomend this book to anybody who wants a different read!

Anna (12) gave this book       3/09

Spy Dog, superbrain

by Andrew Cope

The latest book about the amazing spy dog, Lara.

Spy Dog Unleashed

by Andrew Cope

What is the book about?: This book is Based around a Super Spy Dog called Lara,she has now settled in to a comfortable, normal dogs life .Only to find that Mr.Big the evil criminal Mastermind has eacaped from prison.Lara is not happy she has to capture Mr.Big ,especially after he left a bullet hole in Lara's ear.She is out to find Mr.Big but he has other plans...
Why did you like it?: This Book Has a Wonderful sense of humour infused with a thrilling mystery.It is an easy short read,I would Strongly reccomend this book As it is  fun and exiciting but it is also a warming family story with many suprises .To sumarise this book is Superb read in the minimum of time.

Saleh (12) gave it :       3/09

What is the book about?: Spy Dog Unleashed is about a dog named Lara who is a secret agent. she doesn't know that her arch enemy Mr Big has escaped from prison and she has to stop him from grabbing the world's most predious diamond
Why did you like it?: I liked it because it is intersesting and i wanted to know what happenes next to see if she stops him or not
Who would you recommend it to?: I would recommend to  children who like action packed books.

Abhishek (11) gave it       3/09

Fantastic Mr Fox

by Roald Dahl

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

Matilda

by Roald Dahl

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

The Twits

by Roald Dahl

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

The Witches

by Roald Dahl

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

The Spook's Apprentice

by Joseph Delaney

What is it about?: it is about a boy called Thomas Ward who is the seventh son of a seventh son.  He becomes a spook's apprentice and learns how to battle and blind boggarts and witches.  But when he is tricked into releasing Mother Malkin - one of the most evil witches of all time - he is in deep trouble and soon she might come after Tom!
Why did you like it?: because it was really exciting.
Who would you recommend it to?: ages 9 - 11

Tom (11) gave it       1/09

The Spiderwick Chronicles

by Tony diTerlizzi

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

Give peas a chance

by Morris Gleitzman

Lots of funny laugh-out-loud stories, which are sometimes more serious than they first appear.

Two Weeks with the Queen

by Morris Gleitzman

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

Deep Trouble

by Debi Gliori

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

Pure Dead Magic

by Debi Gliori

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

Theo Slugg in dead trouble

by Simon Goswell

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

How to train your parents

by Pete Johnson

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

Judy Moody

by Megan McDonald

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

The Bare Bum Gang and the football face-off

by Anthony McGowan

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

Jane Blonde

by Jill Marshall

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

The Tempest

retold by Andrew Matthews

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

Born to run

by Michael Morpurgo

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

The adventures of Captain Underpants

by Dave Pilkey

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

The Scarecrow's Servant

by Philp Pullman

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

The Mum Detective

by Gwyneth Rees

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

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

by J K Rowling

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

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

by J K Rowling

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

The Hostile Hospital

by Lemony Snicket

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

You're a bad man, Mr Gum

by Andy Stanton

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

Sam the stolen puppy

by Holly Webb

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

Best Friends

by Jacqueline Wilson

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

Buried alive

by Jacqueline Wilson

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

Candyfloss

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

My sister Jodie

by Jacqueline Wilson

What is it about?: It is about 2 girls, Pearl and Jodie, who are sisters,  When their mum and dad get a job at a new boarding school they move and live there.  Jodie the older sister does not seem to fit in with all the other posh teenagers but Pearl does.  Jodie hates the place and then tries things that she should not be doing.
Why did you like it?: It is fun and adventurous and quite scary as well in parts.
Who would you recommend it to?: 9+

Gemma (11) gave it       1/09