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The book '//Scorpia'// is the 5th book in the Alex Rider series written by Anthony Horowitz. It is an excellent book which I highly recommend to teenagers the age between ten to around eighteen, both boys and girls. It is filled with adventure, action and exhilaration. I do want to put it out there that this book is for mature readers because it has quite a lot of violence and gore in it. But in saying that, when I started to read it, I couldn’t put it down. It is about a teenager (Alex Rider) who goes to Italy to avenge his father. He gets discovered by this group called Scorpia which his father was part of. Alex then gets sent to an island to train to be a part of Scorpia, but there is something they aren’t telling him. Overall I believe that it will make a great movie!! 8 of 10!! (Tiger Musolino) The book //‘Forget me not’// is written by Sue Lawson. I highly recommend this novel to girls aged between 11- 14. It is filled with action and anticipation, although it had slow start and a little confusing at times it is a great read. It’s about a girl (Evelyn Gilmore) that does not share her brother's excitement about travelling on the ship //Titanic. A//fter leaving her hometown in England to move to America, Evelyn is sure that she is travelling far away from everything she knows and loves. This is a book that I couldn’t put down! 9/10! (Giorgi Misuraca)



//"Tomorrow when the war began" // is the first instalment in the Tomorrow series. The book takes place in an Australia under siege from middle eastern countries, it follows a group of teenagers living in the wilderness, trying not only to survive but also strike blows against the enemy occupation whenever possible, all while dealing with the same dramatic problems that everyday modern teenagers face. John Marsden combines all the aspects of the book in a perfectly flowing plot line, that's why I'm am rating this book 8/10, although because of the graphically described scenes contained in the book, I recommend it to readers over the age of 13. (John Parsons)

The Sisters Club ( Rule Of Three ), is a fantastic book that I would recomend for girls from 10-17. It's a loving story about three sisters and thier lives. Stevie, loves to bake cakes from scratch, joey the youngest of three adores poetry and annoying her older sisters. Alex the oldest is a responsible young adult who loves to hang out with friends and of corse acting in plays, but when it comes to looking after her sisters she absolutely hates her life... Overall, I think this book would make a great movie! :) (Yelena Valerie Stear)



The novel //'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'// is written by J.K Rowling. The book is the first in a 7 book series. It is captivating and magical, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I highly recommend it for boys and girls aged between 8 - 15 year olds. A teenage orphan boy (Harry Potter) finds out that he is a wizard. He receives a letter to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but his Uncle and Aunty do not approve. Harry escapes and arrives at Hogwarts, to find he is very famous in the magic world. He makes close friends, and discovers there is something the headmaster (Dumbledore) isn’t telling him… It has a fantastic story line and great characters. 9/10! (Claire Hardy)

//‘Chinese Cinderella’// is a novel written by Adeline Yen Mah. The book is an exciting and interesting novel. I recommend girls aged between 12 to 15 years to read this book. The book is about a young Chinese girl whose mother died giving a birth to her. Ever since that day she has been treated unfairly by her new step mother. I really enjoyed reading Chinese Cinderella and I really want to put it out there. I highly recommend his book for middle to mature readers. I rate Chinese Cinderella 9/10. (Rosie Saville). The book Blockbuster is the ninth book in the Zac Power series written by H.I. Larry. This book is a great book for not very mature readers which I recommend to boys between the ages of 8-12. This book is very sneaky but still is very action pack. In this book Zac Power goes to holly wood to try and stop robots. I would rate this book a 4 out of 10. [Nicholas Clark-Burton]

==The book I am writing about is called //‘The Very Bad Book’// by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. I recommend this book to children ages 8-14. This book is filled with awesome riddles, funny jokes and hilarious stories that make you laugh until you cry. The Very Bad Book also includes many humorous pictures and I’m so sad this fantastic read is over. I have read this novel a number of times and can’t wait to read it again! I would rate this book 8/10 and wish there was a movie about it because it would be amazing. ENJOY!! (Ashley Eyles J )== ===The book 'Once: by Morris Gleitzman, is an adventurous journey through Poland for and twelve year old boy called Felix and a seven year old girl named Zelda. The Nazi Army is after both of the children as they are Jewish, and are going around with a man who is showing them the ropes for living in the streets alone. I would recommend this book for mature kids about 12-18 years old as it does have some violence and graphical scenes. This is a majestic book and I would definitely read it again! Rate- 9/10 :) ( Nusi McCarthy )===



The book //Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly (3rd book in the series)// is a great book for 13 to 100 (recommended to mature readers). It is a breathtaking and action packed book. With lots of shooting and swearing. This is a great book for boys. It is about these bounty hunters who are being payed millions of dollars for the heads of 15 targets including schofield (the main character). Constantly schofield is on the run from the brutal bounty hunters who want his head. As the action continues the hunters take his girl (Gant) and put her in a guillotine and behead her. So sad, tired and willing to get revenge Schofield does not give up to hunt down the person who killed his girl while at the same time watching his back to make sure the hunters aren't after him. This book is GREAT 10/10!!! (Nathan Brown). //Catching Fire// is the second book in the thrilling Hunger Games trilogy written by Suzanne Collins. It is a novel about a teenage girl (Katniss Everdeen) and her love interest and fellow tribute (Peeta Mellark). It is set in the future in a country called Panem, where everything gets controlled by the Capitol, and the Hunger Games are their main source of entertainment. Even though it is against the rules, the Capitol force all the past victors including katniss and peeta to go back in to the arena and fight to the death. I would advise this book be read by mature audiences, either boys or girls, aged 12- adult as it contains some violence. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and give it a 9.5 out of 10. (Ellie Carroll)

Killer Whale by Justin d’ath is a really high action-packed story and is part of the extreme adventures series. Sam is on a plane looking over Antarctic when the plane has to make an emergency landing. As it crashes into the ice, the icebergs crack. Sam and his younger brother Harry get separated from their dad onto different ice bergs. As Sam tries to find a way back to his dad he doesn’t realise that he is in great danger from a killer whale! I have found this book very good and would recommend it to people in between the ages 11-14 that like high action stories. For me this book was an 8/10. (Trystan Martin)

‘Contest’ this is a trilling book that is action packed and I would recommend it for anyone that loves a bit of sci fi mixed with action. The story is based in the New York state library. The book is about a man (Dr. Stephen Swain) and a fight to the death with aliens from all over the universe. The rules are simple seven contestants will enter and only one can leave but an less you are the victor you can’t leave. This book is so good the west Australian newspaper called it a published phenomenon. I would rat this book a 9 ½ out of 10. (Hunter Conochie)

Ranger's Apprentice (book 1) The first book of the Rangers Apprentice series is about a little boy named Will who got rejected by the redmount battleschool because he was not tall enough. He was Quick agile and quite strong but he wasn’t that tall and he didn’t achieve the height to get into the school. The story is based in the olden medieval days when they had knights, farmers, personal peasants, farmers, and many others but if the kids don’t get into the battleschool they would have to take a life of farming or gathering. The book itself is very existing and nerve racking. And at the end of each book it just keeps you waiting to read on in the next on coming book. (9/10) Spencer Thomas

When the lion feeds When the lion feeds by Wilbur Smith. When the lion feeds is based on a 14-year-old boy when he accidently shoots his brother in the leg while tripping over with a loaded gun. His brother’s wound is fatal and he has to loose his leg. I highly recommend this book to all boy 13 and over, overall I rate this 9/10(Rafferty Parer)



Sound of thunder by Wilbur smith is the sequel to when the lion feeds it is a great book based when he is late 20s from being a millionare to going broke sean has to find a new life but stalls after loosing his wife he is left with one child and decides to join the boar war. This book has action and adventure and I recommend this for those 13 and up 10/10(Rafferty Parer)

The phoenix files by Chris Morphew is the first of the still growing sires. When Luke moves to a new remote place known as phoenix out in Australia he thinks its just a strange town but when his friends peter and Jordan find that there is something huge about to happen they have 100 days until there the only people left in the world. I rate this 8.5/10 (Rafferty Parer)

The book ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ is about a teenage girl, Josie who has an Italian background but living in Australia. Therefore, she is confused about where she belongs to. Josie is an illegitimate, she has been living with her mother (Christina Alibrandi) and grandmother (Katia Alibrandi) and has never seen her father since she was born. She lives in a traditional Italian family yet she wants to break the rules that she thinks is ridiculous. This main character highlights the family relationship, Italian and Australian cultures. I have been positioned to view Josie’s changing, including her attitude, also becoming mature. The author of the novel “looking for Alibrandi” is Mellina Marchetta, it was published in 1992. This book suits for the aged of 13 to even adult. I would give 9/10. (Tiffany Chen)

** J //__‘THREADS’- by Sophia Bennett__//**** J **

__ J THIS IS THE PERFECT BOOK!__ J It’s absolutely amazing!! I believe this book is a wonderful read with not too small writing which I know is a problem for some people when reading for leisure. //‘Thread’s’// is a book about 3 girls called Nonie, Edie and Jenny. Nonie loves her fashion, Edie wants to save the world and Jenny is always in big Hollywood movies. J But when the three best friends meet a young refugee girl called Crow wearing pink fairy wings and sketching a dress they end up making not only their dreams come true hers as well. J I found this novel very exciting, brilliant and heart-warming. I would recommend the novel //‘Thread’s’// to children aged 10-13. I rate it 10/10 J great job Sophia Bennett!!!!! J READ, READ, READ!!!! J ( J Yasmine Williams J )

‘The recruit’ first book in a series by Robert Muchamore, is about a boy named James Choke. James gets teased at school because of his mum. One day a girl called Samantha Jennings pushes James so far that he gets up in the middle of class and grabs Samantha he then pushes her against the wall James sees blood dripping down her face. he makes a rushed decision and runs away from school. The same night James’s mother dies. James was now an orphan as he does not know his Father. James’s little sister Lauren has a father but he is not very kind. James and Lauren are both taken to a care home. The next morning Lauren is told she is going to live with her father but he does not want James. This book is very intriguing and I very much enjoyed it I recommend it to ages 12 and up. I rate this book a 8/10. Sarah Flori



The Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld The Leviathan is a great book and I highly recommend it to those aged12 years and higher. It’s about a stern boy called Aleksander who is the heir to the throne. His family are killed and he has to flee the county with his trusted mechanics master, his fencing taecher and a robot called a storm walker (walking transport robot). But while this is happening, Deryn who is trying to get in the air force, has one problem... she is a girl and has to pretend to be a boy! ENJOY IT! 8/10(Callum Devenport)



=//**'Stolen'**// by Lucy Christopher is an amazing book for mature female readers ages 13+. This book is about a girl (Gemma) who is kidnapped by a man (Ty) who has been watching her ever since she was a little girl. He takes her to the outback of Australia, expecting her to fall in love with him but the only feelings she has for him is hatred. I found this novel intriguing and hard to put down. I would definitely read it again, I rate this book 10/10! (Danna Pajak)=

==A wonderfully touching and hilarious book. It goes beyond Catcher in the Rye, another well know book written by Sue Townsend. This book is known as The Adrian Mole Diaries it is revealing and nearly impossible to put down! The Adrian Moles was awarded Bestseller of the year back in the 1980s and is without doubt a laugh a minute. It's sort of a like diary written by Adrian Mole himself who writes in an entry for pretty much every day of the week for just over a year. This book doesn't really have much of a story line, for it is a diary but it has some interesting stories that happen in Adrian's life along the way. This novel is a great for reading together with the family because it’s sure that everyone will have a laugh here and there. I would recommend this novel from age twelve and up, because it does have some words that younger children may not understand. Because this was such a great novel I’m giving it a rating of eight out of ten. (Paris) ==

Ranger’s Apprentice, The burning bridge The Burning Bridge is the 2nd book in the Ranger’s Apprentice series. A new adventure begins with Will, Gilan and Horace setting off on a mission to Celtica. Trouble begins when the three find an exhausted girl. They then learn the real reason why Celtica is deserted! Gilan rides swiftly back to Araluen to report the news to the King. The Kingdom defiantly going to be defeated! The two friends must intervene and act quickly. This book is good for readers aged between 10-13. I would rate this book 7/10 (Tom G)