Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night Time by: Mike Haddon


Christopher decides to write a book about his neighbor's dog being killed and track down the person that did this horrible crime. When he investigates he not only finds a shocking truth but evidence to it too.

This story is a sad book but such a good one. The few last chapters were amazing and I couldn't stop reading until the last page. This book has given me a better understanding of people and how hard life is. Sometimes I can feel like I am one of the characters in that book and what I am feeling at that time in the book. It is a great book that I will never forget.I would reccommend this book to people who like mysteries

RATING: 6/6

Candy Floss by: Ja


When Floss finds out that her mom and her step dad decide to move to Australia she is heart broken to leave her dad behind so she decides to say good bye to her mom and hello to her dad's greasy chip butty restaurant. She knows that his restaurant isn't doing well but she is sure that she wants to help her dad and save the restaurant.

I like this book I am used to reading Jacqueline Wilson's stories, but my favorite out of her books is The Lotty Project. This book was still good and is second best out of her stories.

RATING: 5/6

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Tiger Rising by: Kate Dicamillo


Rob has had a hard life. Since his mom died he thought that life was hopeless, but one day as Rob was pondering through the Florida woods he sees a tiger locked up in a cage. That same day he meets Sistine a girl who seems so confident and so bold. Together they make the perfect team. Rob the shy one and Sistine the brave one. When Rob and Sistine become friends they realize that something weird is going on with the tiger and they have to set it free, but can they?

This is such a sad but good book. It is a short book but it has so much meaning. I would recommend it to anyone because it is suitable for everyone.

RATING: 6/6

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Parent Swap by:Terence Blacker


Danny's dad is a exrockstar who won't leave their flat that smelled of beer. Danny's mom doesn't live with him. Danny's sister hates him. Danny's little brother is alright. 
Danny's life needs changing so when he finds a business card in his bag for the brand Parent Swap, he decides to take the challenge, but when he realizes something weird is going on Danny has to do something about it and no one is stopping him.

I love this book because it is really imaginative and I kept on visualizing when I read the book. I would recommend this book to people who like humor.

RATING: 6/6

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Where the Red Fern Grows by: Wilson Rawls


When Billy gets hunting dogs they are all he can think about. Almost every night he goes hunting with them and he never goes anywhere without them. The true meaning of friend ship is discovered between the 2 dogs and billy.

This is such a good book. The last chapters are very suspenseful and you won't be able to stop reading them. I recommend this book to people who like stories about animals. 

RATING: 5/6

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Face on the Milk Carton by: Caroline B. Cooney


When Janie glances down at the missing child on the milk carton, her world turns upside down because the girl on the milk carton she realizes as herself! What mystery lies ahead of her when she tries to put the pieces back together.

This book is so cliff hanging and I couldn't stop reading it! Caroline B. Cooney is a great author and I am looking forward to reading the next book in The Face on the Milk Carton series. I recommend this book to someone who would like a good mystery story.

RATING:6/6

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Much Ado About Anne by: Heather Vogel Frederick


What will Cassidy, Emma, Jess and Megan face in the second year of their mother daughter book club? Drama, adventures and two secrets that are hidden from them, but why? 

This is a great book that is the sequel to the book The Mother daughter book Club. I have read both books and I think that this one is better. I would recommend it to mostly girls that like realistic fiction.

RATING: 6/6