A8 Book Reviews

A8 have sent me these wonderful book reviews:-

Pippi in the South Seas by Astrid Lindgren

Pippi in the South Seas is a book that you would not want to put down.  The characters are Pippi, Tammy and Annika.  There is another book before this one called Pippi Longstocking.  Pippi is unusual and incredibly strong!

In this book Pippi gets a letter from her father who is a king of a far away island. Pippi was told that her father was going to come and take her on a holilday to Canny Canny island.  Her friends Tammy and Annika wanted to go too, so Pippi told their parents that they were invited too.  They took off to the island and stayed for days and days.

Will they be back in time for Christmas?  The story is so interesting, fast moving and keeps the reader interested by putting a bit of a story in each chapter.  It makes us want to keep going (read more).  The Author (Astrid Lindgren) uses really good vocabulary.

My favourite part of the book is Pippi herself.  Pippi is such an unusual and interesting girl, never scared of anything. She is very independent and such a fabulous character!  For example, when she flips her pancakes on the wall or ceiling.  When she saved Tommy from a shark she cried because the shark didn't have breakfast (Tommy's leg).  She is so bright, colourful and lively, there are so many ways I can describe her!

The book adds in quite a bit of humour and also quite emotional.   This book is suitable for children of all ages so I think you should read it too!

By Ashni

How to Live Forever by Colin Thompson

I would recommend this book for ages 7 - 12.

I like this book because it is about a boy who tries to find a hidden book.  Will the book be what he expected it to be?

By Samantha

The Last Clown by Colin Thompson

Recommended for Ages 8 and Up

Zippo was the oldest and last clown.  He was very lonely.  He taught the kids of other clowns.  Then Max, the tightrope walker broke his knee and so to make sure there would always be clowns at the circus, Max became a clown and so did his children.

By Aime

Drawing Cartoons by Anna Milbourne

I recommend this book for art lovers.  Some words are a little tricky so make sure you're a confident reader.  This book will teach you all you need to know about drawing animals to race cars. So dig in to this wonderful book.

I recommend this book for ages 6-7 upwards.

"The secret in reading is imagination."

By Ellie

Review By Jasmine

Jasmine has reviewed Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson

 

Candyfloss

By Jacqueline Wilson

“Floss, we’re going to Australia!”

Floss is a relatively normal girl, with two parents. But her parents are split up.  Floss is fine with that, but when Mum, Tiger and Steve leave to go to Sydney, Floss is torn between going with Mum or staying at Charlies’ Cafe with Dad.

Will Floss and Dad survive getting kicked out

of their home, a burning chip van, and having no money?

Or will there be a miracle at the fair that could change their lives forever?

Read Candyfloss to experience

 Floss and Dad’s fairytale

life.

Available at the school library, and most libraries around Lower Hutt.

This would be good for ages 8 and up.

By Jasmine, Eastern Hutt School, Year 6

2013

Book Review by Jasmine for Writing Extension

INKHEART
- Fantasy Novel by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart takes you through a journey of books, fantasy, villians and heroes.  Meggie has never lived with anyone but Mo, her father.  When she was three, 10 years ago, Mo read aloud to her and Resa (Meggie's mother).  As Mo was reading, his voice charmed the book and it let out three characters, Capricorn, Basta and Dustfinger.  In return, it swallowed up Resa, and she hasn't been since.  Now, after 10 long years, the Fokhart family is being drawn back together by danger, fire and excitement.  What will become of them?  This book can be found at numerous libraries around the country and in our EHS library.

By Jasmine

Book Reviews

We have three book reviews to share with you from Yasmine, Chris and Zoe from G4:-

The book I am reviewing is called "Indigo Blue".  This book is all about a girl called Indigo.  Her three year old half-sister is Misti.  Max, Indie's Step-Dad and her Mum have been fighting recently and one day they move into a musty, dark basement flat.  Indie's Mum livens the place up a bit, but Indie's friend Joe starts turning on Indie and soon rumours spread about Indigo living in a torture chamber with no light and mould covering the walls.  Will things work out for Indie and her family?

Author:  Cathy Cassidy
Recommended for: 8+ and anyone who likes books about friendship.
Rating:  4/5

By Yasmine

The Tale of Redwall - Martin the Warrior
by Brian Jacques

Badrang the stoat has a dream of his own land, his own empire... a vision of supreme power and total domination.  Only one thing can stop him;  a young mouse call Martin.  A mouse who refuses to bow down to a tyrant and who will fight for freedom at any cost.

Recommended for:  I would recommend this book for people that like mystery and adventure.
Rating:  I would rate this book 8 out of ten because it's interesting.

by Chris

The Were-Nana (Not a Bedtime Story)
By Melinda Szymanik and Sarah Nelisiwe Anderson

The Were-Nana is about a girl called Stella Rosa.  She did not like her brother.  Her old Nana Lupin was coming to visit and her brother kept telling her spooky stories about Nana Lupin.   He managed to convince Stella that their Nana Lupin was a were-nana.

By Zoe

Welcome Back to the Library 2013

Yea! I'm so pleased to have the Library back this year.  I have missed seeing the children.  We have lovely new furniture and everyone was excited on the first day to come and see what the Library looked like.  Take a look at some of the photos:-

 

  

D2 First Class to Visit the Library!