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The Taniwha's Tears
This book is the sequal to The Bone Tiki, which has been one of my favourite books in the last couple of years. I am hoping that it is just as good. -
Secret Army Robert Muchamore
This is the second book in the Henderson Boys series. I choose it as I read and enjoyed the first book and really enjoyed the Cherub series by the same author. -
The Taniwha's Tears by David Hair
I was disappointed in this book. Don't get me wrong, it is quite a good book, but not a patch on the first book (The Bone Tiki).
Still worth a read if you enjoyed the first book. -
Secret Army Robert Muchamore
This was a great book, full of action and interesting characters. I couldn't quite believe how ruthless and violent one of the boys was!
I recommend it mainly to boys who have an interest in the war, though any young reader would probably enjoy it. -
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
I started and finished this book today. I cannot say that I particularly enjoyed it. I felt like the story hasd little substance. -
The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh
I was given this book to read by the school librarian. The title and book cover suggest it will be spooky and full of tension and mystery...so it looks promising. -
New York by Edward Rutherford
Picked up this book while on holiday. I choose it as I have read some other books by the author and I enjoyed those. I also have an interest in history and know that New York has a rich and exciting history. -
New York Edward Rutherford
I have finished this book and really enjoyed it. The accounts of how America gained independence from England were really interesting. I had hoped that more of the book would have covered the development of the skyscrapers, such as The Empire State Building. Overall though an excellent book. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys history. -
The Crowfield Curse
I didn't really enjoy this book. As a story for young readers, it relies on the fact that they would have an understanding of medieval times-which most wouldn't.
The book ends in such a way as to suggest a sequal or series of books. I won't be reading any of them. -
Daughters of the Sea-Hannah by Kathryn Lasky
I was given this book by the school librarian. I read a range of books for young readers and have to broaden my personal tastes so that I can recommend books to all my students.
I am not sure that I will enjoy this book. -
Long Way Down
I was given this book by a relative who thought I might enjoy it because i used to ride motorbikes.
So far I am quite enjoying it. It is the account of Ewen McGregor & Charlie Boorman, who are riding their motorcycles from the top of Scotland to the bottom of Africa. -
Daughters of the Sea-Hannah by Kathryn Lasky
I was pleasently surprised by this book. It was well written with interesting characters (particluarly the mad oldest daughter of Hannah's employer). I enjoyed the period that the book was set in and would recommend this book to anyone (though clearly it is aimed at a female audience).
