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Cherry Crush by Cathy Cassidy Skulduggery Pleasant: death bringer Scorpia Rising by Anthony Horowitz
Knife by R J Anderson
Knife by R J Anderson

Comment from Reader:
Even though this book is about fairies it's not about oeace, if anything it's the complete opposite.I was completely hooked throughout Knife and the sequel Rebel.  Deifinitely worth reading!
Who would you recommend it to? Anyone
Livvie (15) gave it Three Stars       6/10
Cherry Crush by Cathy Cassidy
Cherry Crush by Cathy Cassidy

Comment from reader:
I thought it was very good. The descriptions were very good and helped me to imagine the characters and the scenes. The storyline was very creative and kept me reading. It is definately a page-turner.
Emily (13).
She gave it Three Stars and would recommend it to teenage girls        3/11
Scorpia Rising by Anthony Horowitz

Comments from Readers:
What did you think about the book?
I think the book was an amazing ending to the series but I do hope there are more like this.
Simon
He gave it Three Stars and would recommend it to people who love spy stories.    06/11

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Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

Comments from Readers:
What is it about?
: about a skeleton detective called Skulduggery Pleasant who can shoot fire from his hands because he is a magician
Why did you like it?: because skeletons and magic are my favourite things in the book!!!
Who would you recommend it to?: 12 year olds to 19 year olds
Robert (13) gave it Three Stars       9/08
What is the book about?: magic and myths
Why did you like it?: it was interesting and exciting
Alex (13) gave it Three Stars       2/09
Why did you like it?: It's a compulsive page turner! With vampires and monsters it's not the type of book I would normally read but I enjoyed every word and was glued to the book. It has an interesting and original story line that sometimes had me laughing and at other times had my heart racing. I would definately recommend this book to anybody. It's one of my favourite books xx
Who would you recommend it to?: Age 11 & over
Gemma (13) gave it Three Stars      2/11
Why did you like it?:- The book is very cool and it is a good starter for the series. The characters are brilliant as well.
Who would you recommend it to?: - People who like skeletons, mystery and action.
Simon (19) gave it Three Stars    01/12

Skulduggery Pleasant Mortal Coil by Derek Landy
Skulduggery Pleasant:Mortal Coil by Derek Landy

Comments from Readers:
What did you think about the book?
: I thought it was really good as I have read all of the series so far and have just finished Mortal Coil in 2 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who would you recommend it to?: I would only recommend it to people with non weak stomachs.
Ceri (13) gave it Three Stars        12/10
What did you think about the book?: The book is brilliant, fascinating, out of this world. I also like the new character in it called Geffory Scrutinous.
Who would you recommend it to?: Other people who like this series.
Simon (18)  gave it Three Stars      4/11
Skulduggery Pleasant: death bringer
Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer by Derek Landy

Comments from readers:
What did you think about the book?
: I think it was awesome and it was amazing that Skulduggery's evil subconscious is Lord Vile.
Who would you recommend it to?: People who like the series and people who are into adventures fantasy stories
Simon (18)  gave it Three Stars      11/11
What did you think about the book?:  The book is about the death bringer destroying the world. At first we have been told the death bringer is a woman called methocholia. After that we find out it isn't her but we don't know who properly. We also find out in the book that skulduggery's evil subconscious is Lord Vile.
Who would you recommend it to?:  People who love fantasy stories, storys with action and with skeletons
Simon (19)  gave it Three Stars      04/12
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
Private Peaceful by
Michael Morpurgo

Comment from Reader
I thought this book was very moving and the story it self was well written it even made me cry at one point where the boys father dies! :( After i read this book at school I had to read it again!! it was that good, and intriguing to read
Who would you recommend it to? All teenagers, maybe adults too and other schools who haven't read it
Olivia (14) gave it Three Stars        1/11
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CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore

What is it about?: 3 friends at school one of them is an undercover agent and one has a father who is part of a criminal organisation. The agent has to prevent the boys father from selling nucular weapons to terrorists by hacking into a hightech computer and changing weapon designs.
Why did you like it?: I liked it because it was exciting and slightly scary.
Who would you recommend it to?: older children 8+
Fred (10) gave it Three Stars        4/08
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Broken Soup by Jenny Valentine

Library staff recommended!Why did you like it?I liked it because it is so mysterious but its not like a murder with fingerprints and all that. It's brilliantly written and I couldn't put it down.
Who would you recommend it to? Everyone, it's fab!
Ellie (13) gave it Three Stars          6/10

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