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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Sapphire Battersea Lily Alone
Super soccer boy and the evil electronic bunnies book cover
Super soccer boy and the evil electronic bunnies! by Judy Brown

Comments from Readers
Why did you like it?:
It is a great adventure story and because a boy has found a mystery.
Who would you recommend it to?: A boy who likes mysteries.
Thomas (8) gave it Three Stars      08/11

cherry crush
Cherry Crush By Cathy Cassidy

Comments from Readers:
Why did you like it?:
The book was fab, it's one of those books that could and probably would happen in real life. It moves your heart and makes you want to read the rest of the series.
Who would you recommend it to? I would recommend it to children aged 9 and over.
Thiney (10) gave it two stars   01/11


Why did you like it?: I love this book! I couldn't put it down from the moment I started to the very last page. It has a gripping story line and I cant wait for the next story to come out for the chocolate box girls series!
Who would you recommend it to?: Girls who are book worms
Kate (11) gave it Three Stars    07/11

Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis complex
Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer

Comment from Reader:
Why did you like it?:
I thought this book had a fantastic ultimate feeling for then eighth and last book and it had plenty of action under the sea.
Who would you recommend it to?: People who like Eoin Colfer's other Artemis Fowl books and other series or stand alone books.
Simon gave it Three Stars       4/11
Killer Mushrooms ate my Grandma
Killer Mushrooms ate my Gran By Susan Gates
Check the catalogue to find out what this book is about and where to find it.

Comments from Reader:
What did you think about the book?:
It is great because of the sweat in his feet.
Who would you recommend it to?: Everyone in the world.
Liam gave it Three Stars       04/11
Beastly Things in the Barn
Beastly Things in the Barn By Sandra Glover

Comment from Reader:
What did you think about the book?: I think this book was very good. It was packed with ideas and exciting words.
Who would you recommend it to? any one who likes to be taken to the edge on what happens next.
Alice (12) gave it Three Stars    03/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Comment from Readers:
What did you think about the book?:
Fantastic!!! It's a great book for all sorts of ages from 7-13 or beyond. The best book I've read as it is amazingly funny!!! Awesome!!! Get it.
Who would you recommend it to? Kids from the age of 7 to 13 or beyond.
Kya (12) gave it Three Stars       02/11
Ryan (10) thought it was 'very good' and gave it Three Stars        07/11
Jane Blonde: sensational spylet by Jill Marshall
Jane Blonde : sensational spylet by Jill Marshall

Comment from reader:
What did you think about the book?:-It was great because she thinks she is a normal school girl but she is actually Jane Blonde - sensational spylet.
Who would you recommend it to? 8-9 and 10 years.
Alice (9) gave it Three Stars.......08/11

Morpurgo, Born to Run
Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo

Comment from Reader:
If you like a book that makes you cry and laugh, you will love this book by Michael Morpurgo, I just couldn't put this book down :) and I strongly Recommend it!
Megan gave it Three Stars 09/10
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo
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Comment from Reader:
I thought it was a fantastic book the way that Charlie can hear people talking in photographs.And how Manfred Bloor can hypnotise people.You have inspired me to write my own books based on someone called James Weasly.I definately would recommend it
Holly gave it Three Stars 01/11
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Comment from Reader:
What is it about?
3 orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire lost their parents in a fire and an evil man called Count Olaf keeps following them around in search of their fortune in silly disguises.
Why did you like it? It has lots of cliff hangers and the writer says it like it has happened and his brother appears in it.
Who would you recommend it to? Someone who likes a good read
Elizabeth(9) gave it Three Stars 11/10
Room 13 by Robert Swindells
Room 13 by Robert Swindells

Comment from Reader:
What did you think about the book?:
I think this book was very brilliant because of the adventure and mystery in it.
Who would you recommend it to? Anyone who likes vampires.
Simon (18) gave it Three Stars     4/11
Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson
Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson

Comment from reader
What did you think about the book?:- I
t was really sad and also funny in some parts of the book.It was again very interesting as well as my other book review.
Who would you recommend it to? people who like reading and who like Jacqueline Wilson's books. Age-9 and more but i would say till the age 13.
Iman (11) gave it Three Stars.....01/12
Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson
Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson

Comment from reader
What did you think about the book?:-
It was really interesting and it was so so good I actually couldnt get my head out of the book !!
Who would you recommend it to? -People who like reading and who are fans of Jacqueline Wilson.
Iman (11) gave it Three Stars.....01/12

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