Extra Time by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by William E. SCPS This book is based on a boy named Matt who only has one healthy leg because of a fatal car crash. His sister Bridey and his Uncle Cliff travel to England from Australia because Matt's dream is to play in the Premier League. He ends up in a team and plays his first game but at the same time, it is Bridey's debut as a mascot. Read the book to find out if he wins and which team he plays for. I felt that the book was very descriptive and a stylish, average read. I felt the emotions that the author was making the characters feel throughout the book because he described the characters and the events really descriptively. For example, angrily, calmly, thoughtfully and in a sentence, “Matt doesn't look happy.”  One day Matt was playing soccer with his friends and then all of a sudden the bullies challenged them to a soccer game. Matt was dribbling and kicking like a soccer star and no one could stop him with his talent. He went to pass it to one of his friends and missed it. Instead, it went into the cattle farm but just before he went into the paddock he remembered what the doctor said to him, "You only have one good leg and the other with a giant pin in it. I cannot replace that pin. You only have one chance or you can't walk again or play soccer." He had to think smartly and do it quickly. He decided to commando crawl to the ball. When he had the ball in his hand, all the cattle tried to stomp on little Matt. Matt juggled and slid until he was safe. That following night he had the news on and there he was on the television and his parents got very mad at him. They didn’t like Matt participating in dangerous activities that could harm his leg. The author did an average job at painting a picture in my head and making me feel the emotions of the characters. I recommend this book for 8 to 13 year olds. I rate this book 7/10 (or 3/5 soccer balls).

Talking To Alaska by Anna Woltz

Reviewed by Madison B. SCPS Parker is a 13 year-old girl and her dad owns a shop. One day a robber comes in and shoot her dad straight in the arm. After that Parker and her dad were both scared to go out on the streets. Sven is 13 as well.  He's well known for his epilepsy. Sven is new at the school and he is a bully. Sven hates having epilepsy.  I think the storyline is great but the chapters are very short. I like the way Anna ( the author) named the chapters after Sven and Parker.

​Ninja Heroes (Ninja Kid #10) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Will SCPS This book is about a boy named Nelson (NERD) but that all changed when he turned ten. Then he jumped up out of bed and did a crazy ninja move. Nelson lives with his Grandma (inventor), Mum (great cook) last but not least cousin Kenny (H-Dude/always hungry). Grandma invented the character camera while Nelson and Kenny were at auditions at school for the class play. That night they used the character camera to bring the characters to life that they were trying to get….read to find out what happens. I rate this book 9/10 mosquitos. ​Recommended age category 8-12 year olds.

The Outcasts (Brotherband #1) by John Flanagan

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS ​ In the small, icy continent of Skandia, a quaint village lies just off the jagged, terrifying and deadly coastline. In Skandia, there is a single option if you want to be a warrior. This option is called a Brotherband. After being put into teams, young boys have to compete with the other teams in horrific tasks. The winning team is then submitted to be a brotherband. Brotherbands are teams of warriors. They have to grow up together, be together almost all the time, and learn to trust each other. Join Hal and his brotherband of outcasts as they struggle to win the terrifying brotherband trials. They are the definitely not the favorited to win, but maybe, just maybe, they will surprise everybody. Will they prevail or will they be left grovelling in the snow? You’ll have to read to find out! I love this novel because it is amazingly exhilarating, terrifying, and heart-warming at the same time. I loved it so much I read it twice! If you like adventure, action, and some fantasy, then this book was made for you! One of his best books, the author John Flanagan, never ceases to amaze me! The book is the first in a long series that is definitely worth it. The author also wrote the amazing series known as Rangers Apprentice, so this book is definitely good, even if you haven’t read it. This novel is for kids aged 11 - 13 as there is some gore and blood, and it is a very heavy book. This book is probably for people who are into fantasy and action as it is set in a world of castles and knights.

My Arch Enemy Is A Brain In A Jar!
​by David Solomons

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Luke is an average boy in an average world. Except for one little thing - his brother has superpowers and saved the world from a giant asteroid. Now Luke has made an appearance in the sequel My Arch Enemy is a Brain in a Jar. In this awesome novel, Luke has swapped bodies with his brother Zack. Zack's got Luke’s weird feet whilst Luke got Zack’s strong, muscular body, his awesome hair, and his SUPERPOWERS! Now they both need to find some way to change themselves back! Then they get an invite to somewhere called Great Minds Leisure Park. Perfect! A holiday is just what they need. Nothing could go wrong, right? Little do they know... ​A new foe, eviler than ever before is lurking there… This book was awesome! One of my favourite so far. I have read this over and over. This book will bring a jumble of emotions, mostly happiness, as the book is really funny, some sadness, as some of the characters experience it too. You will feel everything the characters experience. This book is a sci-fi fantasy book, because it is modern, with aliens, brains, and monsters in it. That’s a guarantee! I recommend this book for boys and girls of ages 9-13, as it is funny, but not in a childish way. I also rate this book a 9/10, as it really funny and moving. This book is awesome! There is not much bad stuff to say about this book, except that it is quite hard to find it in bookstores. Overall, this book was amazing, funny, kind of emotional, and is a re-read, and then a re-read all over again!

​The Awakening Storm (City of Dragons #1)
​by Jaimal Yogis

Reviewed by Lucy W. CLPS This book is action filled. Grace moves to Hong Kong a few years after her dad died. She gets given a strange blue egg that hatches into a dragon! Her stepdad is working in a top secret lab where they're trying to make people live longer and he wants the dragon for it’s blood. Grace and her new friends have to protect the dragon and stop Grace's stepdad. ​I would recommend this book for  Grade 3 to Year 7.

​The Shop at Hoopers Bend by Emily Rodda

Reviewed by Ethan B. SCPS At first, I did not enjoy the book but now I quite like it. The book is about a shop called the shop at Hoppers Bend. In the story, a girl called Quil Medway gets on a train and goes to the shop but does not know anything about it. There is also a  woman named Bailey. I highly recommend reading this book.  Some might say it is boring but after a while gets good.

Minecraft: The Crash by Tracey Baptiste

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Bianca loves Minecraft. More than anything. Until something changes her life. For the worse. A car crash. Her and her best friend Lonnie are dying. The dashboard implodes, the wind screen smashes, and then, everything is silent. In the hospital she is introduced to new version of Minecraft, a virtual world, using something called VR goggles, where movement syncs with her mind. However, what she doesn't know, is that the version also brings her inner worries and demons to life. Can she survive...? Or will she be killed, having to live in darkness for the rest of her life. Read to find out! This book is awesome, because it brings a new version of Minecraft to life, whilst making it heartwarming at the same time. It is Minecraft but also inputs some emotional challenges into it at the same time. It will take you on an adventure, from sadness, to horror, to joy. It allows you to sympathize with kids who have big things going on. The only problem is the fact that it becomes very heavy and cold at times. ​I recommend this book for 11–13-year olds because it has has a good plot for that age. It is also almost too heavy for younger students.  I love this book and will definitely read the others in this series because it manages to input both reality and video games into a story. I rate this book a 7/10, because it is so good.

The Shelter Puppy by Holly Webb

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS Caitlin has been wanting a dog for awhile but has not been allowed to have one, until one day she visits the local animal shelter for a school project and sees the most adorable puppy ever and is trying to persuade her parents to let her get him. This is a good book. I rate it 8/10.

​Dog Man: Grime And Punishment by Dav Pilkey

​Reviewed by Nate C. SCPS ​ This book is pretty basic, but very good, in my opinion. I collect most of the Dog Man books and this is my favourite by far! It all starts when the mayor has a meeting regarding the chief. Then Dog Man comes in and ruins everything, destroying things one by one and very soon after the mayor had enough and FIRED DOG MAN! Dog Man was sad, chief was sad, everyone was sad to see such a great person/dog being fired but eventually he got re-hired after saving the day again from whatever Petey did. I'd recommend this book to people between the ages of 7-10. Irate this book a 8/10.

Sky Dragon (#1) Take to the Skies by Anh Do

Reviewed by Lucy W. CLPS ​ Growing up Amber loved bugs and in a freak accident she gets given an incredible power. She can now control bugs using commands but when she loses control she flees to a small home in the woods. Now, within the dead of night, she goes by the name Sky Dragon riding on her dragon of bugs. I would recommend this book for Years  2 to 7.

Charlie and the War Against the Grannies
​by Alan Brough

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Charlie wants a paper round. He asked the newsagency if he could get one, but the news agent ran away screaming. Why? Charlie doesn’t know. So he waited by his mailbox early one morning to ask the postman. But walking up to the post box on that misty morning was… two grannies! Why? You’ll have to read to find out! Join Charlie and Hils as they fight to get Charlie his prized paper round, and to do so, they have to start a war against grannies. Why do they have to do that? Well, you’ll have to read the book! Written by Alan Brough, this is a great comedy book with many page turners and super suspenseful moments. It is definitely a comedy genre as you enjoy the cluelessness of Charlie and the funny, out of the box plot. However, some might think that the idea of a war against grannies for a paper round is pretty confusing even after reading this book. It is also looked at as a bit of a joke. But overall, I loved this book and will definitely be reading it again. It has a sequel of which I would say is better then this one. That is why I rate this book a 6.5/10. As it is great and funny but also confusing and a bit of a joke. It is definitely a easy read. I recommend this book for the age 8- 13, because it is good for the younger years and older kids might be looking for something a bit more heavy.

Real Friends by Shannon Hale

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS Real Friends is about a girl called Shannon who just has people teasing her all the time. Wendy is rude, Jenny is rude, but not Adrienne, until she moves away. I liked it because it shows a lot of bravery. I think it’s ok for people aged 8+. I rate it 9/10.

 The Stonekeeper (Amulet #1) by Kazu Kibuishi

Reviewed by Lucy W. CLPS ​ After a car accident Emily, Navin and their mum move to an ancestral home. Emily finds a necklace in their new home. On the first night Emily and Navin's mum is kidnapped by a tentacle creature leading them into a new world. Emily will have to use the new powers from the stone to save her mother. ​I would recommend this book for Years 2 to 6.

Once Were Wild by Leslie Scott

Reviewed by ​Sara H. BGS In this book the main character and the author is Leslie Scott. It's 2020, Covid has just started and Leslie can't be bothered to get out of bed. There is nothing to do or look forward to. Finally she gets out of bed and decides to go to for a walk on Mount Beckworth in Clunes, seven minutes drive from where she lives at her house with her husband and four horses. When she gets there, she decides to go off the track a bit to get some photos of nature. She's walking and she spots some tracks that show that horses have been here. She couldn't find them the first day, or the next or the next. When she's looking a week later she spots them, two beautiful brumbies. The male was a tall chocolate brown coloured and the female was a greyish brownish colour with a tiny bit of white across her face. She decided to call the male Milo and to call the female Lucy. Leslie would need to help them and get them of the mountain. The logging was about to begin. The logging would scare and frighten them to run to a place even further down the mountain. That would make it even harder to get them off the mountain. Leslie had roughly three weeks to get these horses off the mountain. Read to find out more! I really, really enjoyed reading this because it was so interesting and was such a good thing to do when everyone was in such hard and difficult times with Covid. I bought this book from the author herself. She even signed the book for me! I definitely rate it a 10/10 because it was a very interesting book and I really liked reading about the impact that Covid had on other people not just me. I loved it!

The Curious Kitten by Holly Webb

Reviewed by ​Indie F. CLPS The main character of the book, Amber, is walking with her friend Sara when she spots something stuck in a barbed wire fence, she goes over and checks on it and realizes its a kitten! This is a really good book and I have read it many times. I recommend it to all ages and rate it 9/10.

​Katt vs Dogg by James Patterson 

Noah O'B. SCPS  I really love this book about a cat family and dog family that never get along. One day both families went to a national park but both youngest kids from each of the families got lost. After a while the two kids meet up but hate each other at first but after a while of surviving in the wild together they start to become friends. By the end they find their families.

Escape by R.A. Montgomery

Manning M. SCPS This thrilling book about survival and espionage was written by the great R.A Montgomery, this book is different from other normal books because in this one there can be 28 different endings! Now I know what you're thinking... crazy! Insane! But it's true, every ending is different. I rate this book a 8.9 out of 10 and would recommend it for ages 10 to 13 years of age.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
​by J.K. Rowling 

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS  It was Harry's 5th year of school at Hogwarts and things turned upside down for Harry when dementors attacked him and his cousin... This is a great book. ​I rate it 10/10.

​Astrology: Your Personal Guide by Sasha Fenton

Reviewed by Chev CLPS This book is about zodiac signs/star signs. It teaches you about the moon signs and the planets. I recommend this book for people who are into crystals and spiritual stuff.

​The Enemy by Charlie Higson

Lachlan T. BGS In the cold, wet London winter, people should be indoors by a crackling fire. But the sickness happened. It infected anybody over 14, first mentally, then physically until many died. And those who didn’t die, they became zombies. With ravaged, sick bodies, and thoughtless minds, they became sick wanderers, trying to find, trap and eat kids. Join Maxie, Arran, Blue, and Sam as they fight to survive a post- apocalyptic world. The new world. Will they survive? Will they find safety, or will they be picked off by the hungry grown-ups, one by one….. The first in a series written by Charlie Higson, this book will take you on a journey, with uphills and downhills. The book is definitely for those who love adrenaline, and is something you don’t forget. It gives you a perfect window into what a post apocalyptic world would look like. You are guaranteed to feel stressed, hopeful, and sometimes a little bit revolted! This book is definitely for the age group 14 and up, and is definitely the most gruesome book I have ever read. I recommend this book for teenagers who like adrenaline, and also young adults. I give this book a overall rating if 4/10, but if I was older, I can definitely see how I would enjoy it more, but it was very gruesome and stressful. Definitely not a easy read. Overall this was a okay book and I think that older people would love it.

​Drama by Raina Telgemier

​Reviewed by Chev CLPS Callie and her friends sign up to be part of the stage crew for the play Moon Over Mississippi. A pair of twins move to the school, Jesse and Justin. As the days go by they become friends and then Justin tells Callie his deepest secret, that is the he is gay. Callie was surprised, but she is happy for him. The next day they are getting all set up for the play, Callie is trying to make cannons with confetti that pop out.  It didn't work so Callie asked the drama teacher if she could take the cannon home and work on it. "Of course you can", he says. Callie is up all night working on it and finally when she got to school she showed the drama teacher. "Ready for this?" she asked. "Yes" BANG! Wow, it worked. The next day it's Moon over Mississippi time. The play is going on right now but just before they start, Bonnie doesn't want go on. So Justin puts on the red dress and runs out on stage and starts singing,  then he has to kiss someone and then the book ends.

Timmy the Ticked-Off Pony and the Poo of Excitement
​by Magda Szubanski 

Reviewed by Noah O'B. SCPS  I think that this book is a great fiction story for people from ages 7-12.   It's about a pony that was one of the most famous ponies in the world, until he poos everywhere and then nobody likes him, so he tries to find his passion to be famous again.  I rate this book a 10/10.

13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths 

Reviewed by Leo V. P. SCPS  This book was very interesting to read. Because it wasn't too hard, and the word had good vocab really funny. I really think the adventures they got up to cool adventures think you should read this book because if you have no book to read this is a good one.

65-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths 

Reviewed by Mitch K. SCPS  ​ This book is very interesting to read because the book was not too hard to read. It was interesting because it had a very nice tree house and they got up to some really cool adventures.

Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  Sapphire Battersea is the next book in the Hetty Feather series. This is a tale of hardship and connection set in London during the early 1900's. This book would be suitable for tweens and teens, and it scores a 10 out of 10 in my book.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier 

Reviewed by Rubygrace C. CLPS  Raina and her friends think it would be a good idea to race to the front door of Raina's house after Scouts. While racing, Raina falls down and her two front teeth get broken, one falls out and the other gets pushed into her gums. Raina then goes through a lot of dental appointments to see if she can get her teeth back to normal.

From Nerd to Ninja (Ninja Kid #1) by Ahn Do 

Reviewed by Nate C. SCPS    This is an adventure action book is written by the one and only Ahn Do.  On the first page of the book, we meet our main character Nelson aka Nerdy Nelson.  Nelson wakes up to eat his special birthday boy breakfast only to see his greatest fear, A SPIDER, he quickly jumped out of his bed petrified and to his surprise, he does a double front flip?  Nelson went out to the main living room to see a massive chocolate cake with a humongous wrapped present!   But little did he know he would hear life-changing news!

Emerald Star by Jacqueline Wilson 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  ​ Emerald Star is the 2013 sequel to Sapphire Battersea. This story leads on from the last and involves Hetty's search for her mama in the tiny fishing town her mother grew up in. Although facing much hardship and cruelty, Hetty goes on and inspires many during her endeavours.  This book truly brings the characters to life and is well worth your time and effort.   A 10 out of 10 from me!

Fullmetal Alchemist 3 in 1 Vol 1.
by Hiromu Arakawa 

Reviewed by Parker CLPS  Edward Elric and Alphonse Elric are state alchemists. They have just been in a battle with a mysterious man called Scar who wants to eliminate all state alchemists. Unfortunately Scar broke Edwards’s robot arm and almost killed Alphonse. They had to visit Edwards’s mechanic to get his robot’s arm repaired.   I rate this book 10/10 and recommend it for ages 10+.

Hatchet​ by Gary Paulson

Reviewed by Isla C. SCPS Hatchet is all about a boy called Brian, who travels to see his father for the first time since the divorce between his mum and dad. His plane crashed in a lake on the way and then for four months he had to fend for himself only surviving on lake water and berries. I really enjoyed reading the suspense and excitement in this book and I think lots of children about 9,10 and 11 years old would too. I rate this book a 8/10 because it kind of kept on repeating what it said and it kept going on and on about the same thing.

​My Sister Jodi by Jacquline Wilson

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS ​ My Sister Jodi, by Jaqueline Wilson, is one of Jaqueline's best books in my opinion. This book tells the story of sisterhood and its importance. This book would definitely benefit older readers and would score a 10 out of 10.

​Once by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Abi CLPS Once is about this boy called Felix in World War 2 and he is starting to find his mum and dad. Felix doesn't know of the war going on, and has to work with what he's got. Morris Gleitzman is an amazing author and as Once is the first of the Felix's story I know that rest will be great! I recommend this book for ages 7 to 13 and give it 10/10. I love it!

​The Odd 1s Out: How to Be Cool and Other Things I Definitely Learned from Growing Up
by James Rallison

Reviewed by Lily K. SCPS This comedy book is all about a boy called James and his hilarious and generally relatable life and childhood. The Odd 1s Out book also has a lesson each learned at the very end of a chapter. Sometimes it's kind of silly and he's just being honest and sometimes it is an actual lesson he has learned throughout his life. The author's books are also based on his YouTube channel which I have recently heard of from my friends. Has James done something crazy and dumb enough to stay with him his entire life? ​C’mon, read the book and find out about all of those crazy stories James has been through.

After by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Indy CLPS After is part of the Once Then Now series. I have recently finished this book. I enjoyed reading it thoroughly. It is a deeply saddening story but I couldn't seem to get enough of it. It is set in World War Two and written by Morris Gleitzman. I recommend it for much older readers with knowledge of these things. Despite some of its faults, I  rate this book a 10/10!

Charlie and the Karaoke Cockroaches
​by Alan Brough

Reviewed by Lachlan BGS This incredible book by Alan Brough is a great read. Alan Brough is an Australian comedian and author, and this book is a great read. Join Charlie and his friend Hils as they try to find a way to save some very rare insects - the karaoke cockroaches! This book is incredibly funny and enjoyable as it is overflowing with comedy. You will be flooded with emotions like joy, worry, sadness, and definitely amusement! I would rate this book a 8.5/10 because it is so funny and enjoyable to read. However, some might think that the amount of comedy in the book turns it in to a joke. ​I would say this book is good for the ages 9-13, as it isn't a really heavy read and is very enjoyable. I recommend this book for people looking for a comedy sci-fi read. this book was very enjoyable to read and I would read it again. Thanks for reading my book review!

​Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White

Reviewed by Chev P. CLPS  I read this book as a class novel last year and it is one of my favourite books.

Hetty Feather by Jaqueline Wilson 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  Hetty Feather is a book set in the late 1800's and the early 1900's about a willful girl put in a foundling hospital who's had a tough run in life. I recommend this book for older readers and rate it a 9/10.

Out by Angela May George 

Reviewed by Zachary SCPS  Out is about a refugee camp where these people come from Sri Lanka and the girl had no dad and that’s all I read.

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Rubygrace C. CLPS  Cat, Maya and their parents move to North California leaving all their friends behind. Everyone in the town seems to believe in ghosts.   I recommend this book for ages 7 and up.

​Harry Potter Order of The Phoenix
​by J. K. Rowling 

Reviewed by Isabella McM. SCPS  On the 1st of September, Harry Potter boarded the train from platform 9¾ yet again to embark on the journey of his fifth year at Hogwarts. This is the fifth book of series of seven written by J.K Rowling. This is an intriguing series admired by children and adults alike. In this book Harry is faced with the trouble of the Dark Lord penetrating his mind, and almost suffering an expulsion. After the ministry started to interfere with Hogwarts, things were about to change. Read to find out what happens next.

​Maybe by Morris Gleitzman 

Reviewed by Indy  M. CLPS  Chapter 1 to 5 are some of my favourite readings for this year. Maybe, by Morris Gleitzman, is part of my favourite series and I plan on reading the whole series. These books are set in World War Two and are both sad and gives a new view on life.   This book is definitely for older readers.   I rate it 9/10. If you’re up to it, reading this book is a great idea.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
​by J. K. Rowling 

Reviewed by Riley C. CLPS   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a book about this guy, Sirius Black escaping Azkaban. I really liked this book and I give it 10/10.   I recommend this book for people who like the Harry Potter movies and have read the first 2 books.

​Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  This book is about a Nash, whose dad was a robber. ​I rate this book a 4/10 and recommend this book for readers aged 13+.

Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow
by Siobhan Curham  

Reviewed by Chev P. CLPS  Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow is a chapter book. To be honest, I really enjoyed it.   I recommend this book for ages 11 and up.

​Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Reviewed by Samuel CLPS Sometime during war time in Copenhagen a 10 year old girl, named Annemarie, is frightened of the cold and scary soldiers that have taken over the city.

The Big Book of Bart Simpson by Matt Groening

Reviewed by Manning SCPS This book is just, how do I put it, a MASTERPIECE. The pacing in each thrilling story kept me just wanting more, It's a comic book with an abundance of funny, suspenseful, and witty stories of the legend Bart Simpson. This book is so good because it's good for all ages alike. I even know some adults that would love this.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  The Da Vinci code by Dan Brown is a widely popular thriller. This book is one of my personal favourites. It tells a story of Langdon and Sophie, on a wild goose chase to find the holy grail. Although tough to read it is well worth your time.   I would recommend this for teens and up or very talented readers as many parts are in French and some parts are rather difficult.  I would give this book an 8/10 due to lack of correct wording and punctuation in some parts.  Please note: This book is aimed at older readers - Ballarat Libraries

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Rubygrace C. CLPS    ​Raina, Amara, their little brother Will and their mum all go on a road trip to see their cousin's. In the beginning of Sister's Raina and Amara don't get along very well all until the three-week road trip.

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom by David Lewman

Reviewed by Nate SCPS This book is a very scientific book based on the 2018 movie called Jurrasic World Fallen Kingdom. In the first few pages, we are introduced to our main characters, Dr Henry Wo, Clarie Deary, and Owen Grady on their mission to save "Blue" the Velociraptor from a volcano eruption on the tremendous island of Isla Nublar. I love this book because when it comes to dinosaurs I'm kind of a nerd, I find them so interesting and also last Christmas my parents bought me the movie and it was fantastic. I rate this book an absolute 10/10 and recommend this book to every dinosaur lover. ​I believe this book suits kids 10 and over.

Return To Firetop Mountain by Ian Livingstone

Reviewed by Maison H. CLPS This book is a fighting fantasy gamebook where you are the hero and you travel from place to place and gather loot. Roll a dice, journey to the Firetop Mountain and fight the enemies you encounter, in this action-packed adventure to defeat the warlock. If you like fantasy books then this one may be the one you're looking for. ​I would rate this book an 8/10.

​The Sword Of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Reviewed by Manning M. SCPS I have been reading this awesome book for months now and I have just finished. We meet our main character, Shea, who is a young man who lives with his brother Flick. In the adventure, they meet a wizard named Alallon who will help them make their way to the sword of Shannara which will eventually help them kill the goblin king. What I loved about this book was the ability it had to keep you on the edge of your seat every step of the adventure. The author depicted every part of this book with excellent descriptions and meaningful words.  would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a little challenge and I would probably revisit it in the near distant future. ​ Please note: This book is aimed at older readers - Ballarat Libraries

Rare Beasts by Charles Odgen.

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS When Edgar and Allen decide that they could make their fortune by selling rare and exotic animals, they quickly get up to mischief in the town of Nods Limbs. Find out what has happened when one night, everybody in the town wakes up wondering where on earth their pets have gone? This is a great read, because it will make you feel many different emotions. You will feel sad, happy, and scared, as Edgar and Allen get up to trouble. I rate this novel a 5/10. It is good because it relates to mischief the average kid would get up too, but also a bit boring, as the plot is shallow and the book isn't very suspenseful. The book is still good, being an easy night-time read, perfect for younger kids. I recommend this book for ages 8-10, as it isn't a stressful book and the worlds are mostly easy. Overall, this was a good book and I could read it again.

Then by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Indy  CLPS This story, although sad, is a compelling, addictive read with many twists and turns. I would personally recommend this book for older readers and I would rate this  10/10.

Specky Magee and The Boots of Glory
​by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon

Reviewed by Ethan SCPS I really like this book because it's about footy and footy is my favorite sport. I have not finished this book yet, but have other Specky Magee books.

The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS When Yanni's baby sister is stolen by an evil Fairy, or Faerie, Yanni must venture into the land of Fae, in another dimension. With the help of Yanni's friend Amy, Yanni must complete tasks set by his sisters captor, Lorde Renwin. Set in the small town of Fallow Hall, this book is incredible. With many spine tingling moments, this is definitely an amazing story. Written beautifully, this novel will make you feel like you are in another world, a world full of talking toads, goblins, trolls and even a race of strange, underwater creatures. A thrilling adventure, this book will make you laugh, cry, and then do it all over again! I rate this book a 7/10, as it is a great text with much suspense. However, this book can drag on a bit in parts, and can also be a bit scary for younger kids. This novel is good for ages 10-14, as it is quite scary in some bits, and might give younger kids nightmares, but overall, I love this book and think its a great read.

The Science Book by Miles Kelly Publishing

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS The Science Book by Miles Kelly Publishing is a very informative and interesting book about the universe, life and everything in between. I particularly enjoyed the part about Absolute Zero (-273.15°C) and how scientists cooled sodium gas to within half a billionth of a degree of Absolute Zero. At that temperature, all states of matter turn into a Bose-Einstein Condensate. ​I rate this book a 9/10 and recommend it for ages 11+

​Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes (Kid Normal #2)
​by Greg James and Chris Smith.

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Murph Cooper looks ordinary, and...well... perhaps he is. But if there's one thing that isn't normal, it Murph's friends. Do you want to know why? Well Murph's friends are superheroes! Join Murph, Nellie, Billie, and Marie, as they fight the baddest supervillain known to hero-kind. One problem - Murph doesn't have a superpower. Will this stop Murph from defeating the supervillain, or will Murph, against all odds, prevail? You'll have to read to find out! This book will take you on a emotional journey as Murph and his friends struggle to stop evil forces beyond imagination. Read as the characters are plummeted down into darkness and despair, and lifted up, up, up and into excitement and happiness. This book is like an undiscovered gem, and I have read it multiple times. It never bores me and I am sure many would feel the same way. This incredible novel is good for ages 9- 13, as it is suspense filled and funny, but also is very long and has some big words. I rate this book a 9.5/10.  ​Thanks for reading my book review.

Ninja Dogs! (Ninja Kid 8) by Anh Do

​Reviewed by Oliver H. BGS It is about a kid called Nelson Kane also known as Ninja Kid. It also is about how the pets in town are missing and all the owners in town meet up to find their pets. I liked this book because it had a cute dog in it. ​I rate it a 7.8/10.

​The Wishing Spell (Land Of Stories #1)
​by Chris Colfer

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS ​ Alex and Conner are siblings. Lately their life hasn't been great to them, because they lost their father, but all of that is about to change. In their childhood their grandma told them stories about fairies, and princes. But one night the book starts glowing the next thing they know they're in it. This story puts them on adventure of a lifetime with trolls, frogs and evil queens. This book for me shows a lot of perspective of all the characters we know in fairy tales. There are a lot of twists in the story and it is full of friendship. I would recommend this book for ages of 10 - 12. I would rate it an amazing 10/10.

The Enchantress Returns (Land of Stories#2)
​by Chris Colfer

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS Alex and Conner are back. One year after the incredible events, their lives have gotten worse. Alex is worried about her grandma because she hasn't seen her in a year. Alex and Conner can't believe their mum has moved on with an other person. They want to go back to the Land of Stories more than ever. But what lies ahead... the curse on Sleeping Beauty's land has come back. This book is one of the best sequels I've read because it really shows how Alex and Conner have aged and adapted to everything, and the use of language has helped keep this story moving. I would recommend this book to ages 10- 12. I rate it 10/10.

​Squidge Dibley Destroys the School by Mick Elliot

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS Everything changes when a new student arrives at the school. It was a funny book. I recommend this for all ages. I rate it 8/10.

​Kobe Bryant by Jeff Savage 

Reviewed by Charlie C. SCPS  This book is about Kobe Bryant the superstar basketballer. You should read this book because it's very interesting and you can learn about basketball. The book was really good because you can learn how to cool down and be calm when you’re stressed.

Diamond by Jaqueline Wilson 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  Diamond is the story of a little acrobatically talented girl who gets sold to the circus. Despite all of her troubles she remains willful and positive, especially when she meets one special person called Hetty Feather!   Jaqueline Wilson sure knows how to make these two girls come to life.  I rate this 9 /10.

​Matilda by Roald Dahl 

Reviewed by Rubygrace C. CLPS  I loved reading Matilda very much.  Matilda has always been one of my favourite books to read. It's very interesting to hear about how a girl, as young as four, could read full books.   I recommend this book for people 9 and over.

​Puppy Alert  (EJ Spy #4) by Susannah McFarlane

Reviewed by Hannah CLPS  It's a good book and it's very fun to read. There is this girl that rescues animals and yes, it's a very fun book.  I recommend it for 6 to 11 years old.  I rate it 10/10.

​Little Stars by Jaqueline Wilson 

Reviewed by Indy M. CLPS  Little Stars follows on from Diamond and the Hetty Feather series. One of my favourite parts of this book was when the author (Jaqueline Wilson) explains their performance at the theatre they worked at.   This book scores high from me and would suit older readers best.

​The Spook's Curse (The Last Apprentice #2)
by Joseph Delaney

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Thomas Ward is a seventh son of a seventh son. He can see.... other things. Other things normal people can't. His mentor, the Spook, is also a seventh son of a seventh son. Join Thomas and the Spook, as they journey to Priestown and to fight the Spook's arch enemy - The Bane. Little does the Spook know, but he is being lead into a trap. This book is amazing, with many hard choices and suspenseful moments. I give this book a rating of 10/10, due to the fact that it is very well written and has intriguing, suspenseful moments. ​This book's age rating is for about 10- 14 year olds, as it is a spooky genre and has some very scary moments. The best thing about this book, is that it is the second book in a series and all the others are a great read as well. Thanks for reading!

Tasty Weird! (WeirDo #16) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I recommend this book for people who love to have a laugh, love pets and lollies and chocolate! It's for all ages and it's brilliant!

The Most Awesome Pet in this World
​by Molly Wigand

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS This book is all about the most best pet. They all wanted to be the best but there was only one. I recommend this book for under 8. I rate this book a 4/10.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS In this book the main character is Raina. This is a true story based on her childhood life. After she has a huge fall on the concrete and pushes a tooth up and one out, will everyone at school still like her? Will they make fun of Raina? Read to find out!

​The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS Angus, and his big sister Kirstie, have found something unusual at the beach. They take it home and put it in the bath, hoping it will do something. The object wiggles, it judders, and it cracks, and out pops a tiny little head. The head of a monster. Kirstie and Angus's Grandpa thinks it's a kelpie or a water horse but one thing is for sure: it can't stay in the house! Read about Kirstie and Angus's daring journey in Scotland, as they fight to keep the Water Horse safe. You will be taken on a rollercoaster of emotion, as Kirstie and Angus fight to contain the Monster as it grows. This book is great for 7-11 year olds as it is not very heavy book, with some big words. I overall give this book a 3/5 star rating as the story is great. The only problem the book has, is the book is not very heavy. It's more about the Water Horse's life then anything. There are not many actual problems. But overall I think this book is still great! Thanks for reading my book review.

Planet Weird! (WeirDo #15) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS This is a very funny, silly and weird book for people that love to laugh. I really recommend this for people that are looking for a very funny book to make you laugh.

Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed  by Peyton CLPS Thelma the horse wanted to be a unicorn. She saw a old carrot and she tied it to her head and then a truck come along and sparkled her with pink glitter and pink paint. Then she became famous but she didn't like it...  so she went back to being a horse. I rate this book a 8/10. I recommend this book for everyone.

Remote Rescue by George Ivanoff

Reviewed by Isaac V. CLPS I wonder if this book is a based on real life. I rate it 7/10.

Zombie Dairies: Apocalypse Cow!
​by Guy Edmonds and Matt Zeremes

Reviewed by William M. BGS This book is about three kids who try and survive a cow apocalypse. The interesting thing is that the parents turn into cows when they get sick. To survive the apocalypse they need to avoid cow drool and the mean kids. This book ends with the reader wanting to know more but we have to wait for the next book. This was a fun book to read. ​This book will be good for 10 year olds. I rate this book 10/10.

​Pizzaz vs. Perfecto by Sophy Henn

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS In this story the main character is Pizzaz. Pizzaz is a superhero and she has to fight evil villains! Pizzaz is old enough to fight baddies by herself now so she has to go fight a baddie called Perfecto. Perfecto is destroying the chocolate factory! Pizzaz tries to fight her back but she gets turned into a human lolly! Will Pizzaz ever be able to defeat her when Perfecto is so perfect at everything? I really loved this book, I just wish that the author used some more descriptive words so I rate it a 7/10!

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

Reviewed by Isaac V. CLPS This is a cool book about a boy called Ben who thinks that his granny is boring. Suddenly he sees her about to rob a jeweller... I rate this book 10/10.

​Zoo Crew by Guy Edmonds and Matt Zeremes

Reviewed by William. M BGS This book is about three friends who want to win the athletics carnival. This book doesn't have any old characters, these characters are zoo animals. This is an exciting book to read and follows them in their adventures during the day at school. I'm hoping there is a second book to come for the Zoo Crew because I enjoyed this book. I rate this book 10/10.  think this book is good for 6 year olds.

​Karen's Roller Skates by Katy Farina

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS The main character in this book is Karen. Karen is showing her little brother Andrew a roller skating trick. She jumps over two coffee cans and lands perfectly but then she tries to turn and... CRASH! her wrist is broken and she needs to go to the hospital! At the hospital she sees her friend from school, Ricky. Ricky has broken his ankle! Karen notices that Ricky has signatures all over his cast. Karen worries that no one will care about her cast so she goes into a cast signing contest with Ricky. Karen needs to get lots of signatures to beat Ricky. Will her cast be good enough to beat Ricky's? Read to find out! I really loved reading this book. I rate it a 10/10!

​Karen's Kittycat Club by Katy Farina

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS This is a graphic novel based on the books by Ann M. Martin. ​One morning Karen is sitting on the front step and her best friend Hannie runs over, she has a new kitten! Then Karen comes up with an idea, she is going to start the Kittycat Club. Now both of her neighbours have cats and she has grumpy old Boo Boo, but Hannie and Amanda don't like each other. Will the kittycat club work? I really enjoyed reading this book because it really hooked me in and made me keep reading. ​I rate it a 10/10!

Karen's Witch by Katy Farina

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS Karen is positive that her next door neighbour is a witch and she is determined to prove it to everybody. So she and her friend Hannie come up with a plan to get rid of her. Will her plan work or or is Mrs Porter just an normal old woman? Read to see what happens next! I loved reading this book because it was very interesting and it really made me want to keep reading to see what happens next! ​I rate this book a 9/10.

Karen's Worst Day by Katy Farina

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS Two weeks ago Karen fell down while roller skating and broke her wrist and ever since then nothing seems to be going right. She got sent to her room for trying to help her little brother Andrew cut his hair, there was no prize in the Crunch O's box, her favourite show wasn't on, they had run out of the flavour of ice cream Karen wanted, her dog Shannon wouldn't play with her and she had a fight with her best friend Hannie. Will her day be completely bad or not so bad after all? Read to find out! I really loved reading this book and I rate it 8/10 because there was a lot of detail in the book and I knew what was going on!

After by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS After the Nazis took Felix's parents and killed his best friend Zelda, he was scared. He was also determined to get revenge on the Nazis by joining forces with a group of people called the Partisans to take them down, once and for all... It's a great book. I recommend it for ages 10 and up. It's not for younger kids as some of it can be sad and/or scary. I rate it 10/10 because I really enjoyed it.

​Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
​by J. K. Rowling

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS Harry Potter is a very unusual boy. For starters, unusual stuff always seems to happen around him. He has a lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead. His aunt and uncle always told him it was from a car crash and that was how his parents had died. One day a letter comes in the mail addressed in green ink, sealed with a picture of a badger, serpent, eagle and a lion. Around them is the word Hogwarts. His aunt and uncle took it off him before he could see what it was. Then, a huge person named Rubeus Hagrid comes through the door and tells him he is a..... wizard! Read to see what happens next! I really loved reading this book and love how well the author uses words to describe how something looks because there were no pictures. I rate it a 10/10!

​Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
​by J. K. Rowling

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS This is a really great book. I have enjoyed reading the Harry Potter series. I would recommend it for ages 7+ and give it 9/10.

​Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
by J. K. Rowling

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS This is a GREAT book! It's probably one of my favourite books I've ever read! The author was so creative with the words she used to describe things because there were no pictures. I totally recommend this book for people who like adventures and who like to be scared. I do not recommend this for people that are under 8 years of age because they might get scared very easily and have nightmares.

Worst Week Ever: Monday by Eva Amores

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I think this is a good book for people that like to have a laugh. Its very silly and funny and also a bit irresponsible. The writers of this book were very creative and have an amazing imagination. I recommend this book for people who like to read and have a laugh and a giggle ( and do not take a book too seriously either! )

​Matilda by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Chev CLPS I love Matilda it’s one of my favourite books. ​I recommend it for people 10 and up.

​The Kidnapped Kitten by Holly Webb

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I think this is a great book for people that don't like reading long books, love cats and kittens and like leopards! This is a very heartwarming story and I totally recommend it!

​YO-KAI WATCH, Vol. 10 by Noriyuki Konishi

Reviewed by Indie F.  CLPS Nate Adams is a average high school boy but his life changes when he finds the magical yo-kai watch. In this book you will learn about new types of yo-kai watches and you will meet new yo-kai like Robunyan-f and lots more!

​Wolf Girl: Into the Wild by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I recommend this book for people who like to read and / or have adventures and like dogs, animals, forests and bushes! Its full of action packed fun and exiting adventures!

​The Great Escape: Wolf Girl 2 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS In this book the main character is Gwen. Gwen was separated from her family 4 years ago and she and her pack have set out to find them. But then she gets shoved into the back of a van and taken to a kids camp. Will her pack be able to find her? Will she still be able to find her family? What if they don't, will she ever be able to get out? Will any of the kids talk to her? Read to see what happens next! I recommend this book for 8 to 14 years old and I really enjoyed reading this because the author really hooked me in. I rate it 7/10.

The Secret Cave: Wolf Girl 3 by Anh Do

​Reviewed by Sara H. BGS In this book the main character is Gwen. Gwen has just escaped the kids' prison camp and has set of again to try and find her parents. She is walking and she spots a HUGE cave. It's a grown ups prison camp and maybe her parents are in there!?! She finds another entrance to the cave to get in. Read to see what happens next! I really enjoyed reading this book and totally recommend it! I rate it 8/10.

​The Traitor: Wolf Girl 4 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS One night Gwen (the main character) and her pack were sleeping except one, Sunrise the wolf was gone when they woke up. They set out to find her and they found her at the biggest mansion they had ever seen! Sunrise was in the back yard and Gwen worried that they had travelled all this way and what if Sunrise decided to stay after all? Read to see what happens next! I recommend this book for people aged 8 to 14. I rate it 7/10.

Across the Sea: Wolf Girl 5  by Anh Do

​Reviewed by Sara H. BGS ​ Gwen and her pack are still looking for her parents, but its Winter now and its cold and snowy out. They all have to find shelter and warmth. They are travelling around a lake which is half frozen when the smallest of the pack, Tiny, sees a snow fox. He chases after it and.... SPLASH!!! Tiny falls into the water! Gwen has to go onto the half frozen ice and try and catch Tiny! Will she get him in time and if she does how will she get back? I recommend this book for people 7+ years of age. I rate it 9/10.

Animal Train: Wolf Girl 6 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I recommend this for people that like to read about and / or have adventures! I don't recommend this for people under 8 or 9 years of age because there are giant spiders, rats, soldiers and other things that might scare them.

​Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch & the Feelings Monster (Polly and Buster #1)
by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS ​ This is a book about a witch who was friends with a monster but witches are not supposed to be friends with monsters so they both try to keep it a secret. One day they had a trip to the art gallery and everything goes wrong! This is a great book to keep people reading and hook the reader in. I rate this 8/10.

Ninja Dogs! (Ninja Kid 8 ) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I recommend this for people that love action, adventures, fun, dogs, pets, evil characters, superheros and more! It's for all ages and I love it!

Ninja Fish! (Ninja Kid 9 ) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Sara H. BGS I recommend this for people who love to have a laugh, swim, read or have adventures, superheros, action, marine animals and fish and fun! It's for all ages and its brilliant, action packed and full of fun!

Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls

Reviewed by Lily SCPS Watch out! this is a book all about amazing Woman who were almost erased from history! Most of them were in the olden days and some in Ancient Rome and Egypt. In one story, there was a Chinese astronomer. I didn't even think there were astronomers in China! ​This book is great because its not too long and it is educational too. It also gives all the girls out there a big boost, and a chance to be inspired by the incredible women who have done unbelievable things.

​Mega Monster by David Walliams

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS Larker is a hilarious girl, who has had a sad life so far. Her parents died and the only thing that keeps her happy is making jokes. But I am not sure if they will save her from this horrible school. There are terrifying groundskeepers and an evil science teacher. And monsters! ​Every book I have read lately is about bad schools. The reason I chose this book for a book review is that it had a lot of hilarious words and phrases. The pictures were cool, but the story-line was awesome. I loved it! I love the fact David Walliams shows us the characters beforehand. This story reminds me of Godzilla and big creatures because all the monsters are huge.

Dawn's Wicked Stepsister by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by ​Isla C. SCPS As a fan of the Baby Sitters Club I have to say, that out of all of these books this one definitely was one of my favourites, but I think that you might need to read the other great books by Ann M. Martin (other Baby Sitters Club books). I liked this book because I thought that the author put in some things that the readers were not expecting in the series. There were also a lot of good word choices in the book that helped me get a good picture in my head.  I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about the Baby Sitters Club or anyone that likes to read books with a bit of suspense.

Monday - Into the Cave of Thieves
​by Ralph Lazar 

Reviewed by William M. BGS  This is a very fun book to read.  It is about a boy called Dash and his adventures in one day at school.  Some characters are bad and steal items from the school.  Dash investigates to find the stolen items.  His investigations send him on mysterious adventures.  This book is good for ages 6 and above.  I rate this book 10/10.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
​by J.K. Rowling

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS Harry is not an ordinary boy. He goes to Hogwarts School of Magic and he has lots of magic adventures. ​I liked this book because it is breath taking and suspenseful. I loved it so much that I rate it 10/10. I think this is a good book for kids 9+ and if you like magic.

My Brother Ben by Peter Carnavas

Reviewed by Byron H. CLPS I am reading the book called My Brother Ben. It is written by Peter Carnavas. So far this book has been good because it is about a boy who found a bird on the side of the road. The bird had broken leg so he is nursing it back to full health. I am looking forward to finishing this book. ​So far I rate this book a 5 out of 10 and recommend it to bird lovers and other kids 8 and older.

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Chev CLPS Dog Man is a very creative and funny book. I think this book is good for ages 7 and up. I rate this book 9/10.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
​by J.K. Rowling

Reviewed by Indie F.  CLPS This is a really great book. It was very interesting. I couldn't put the book down. ​I give it 10/10 and recommend it for ages 7 and up.

​The Getaway (Diary of A Wimpy Kid#12)
by Jeff Kinney 

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS This book is a sequel so maybe read the other ones before it. I quite liked the comedy relief, because it keeps me laughing. Greg and his family are hoping for a holiday but getting to the airport very late kind of seems bad. They think their resort is perfect until, spiders in the toilet! Eewwww. Romance, and heartbreak, and security... Jeez they're having a bad holiday. Back to me telling you why it's good. I loved the pictures, because they really put what the author is trying to tell you, and you can see it. It really helps. The events in the story were really well planed like the security (I wont go into to much detail because of spoilers).  I would recommend this book to people aged 6-11. I rate it 8 out of 10.

​Team Tryouts! (Daring Delly #1)
​by Matthew Dellavedova

Reviewed by Nate C. SCPS I thought this book was pretty amazing because one, it's about basketball and two, it's about an NBA/NBL player when he was a kid. I really love how the author added in basketball terms such as chest pass, jump shot and layup. Even at the start of the book there are some pictures of stick men in the middle of a basketball technique of how to do it. The the book is based on Matthew Dellavedova and his teammates going up against Melbourne's best junior basketball team and the best part was when they went to go play them. I really love how they main characters send each other little notes like " Hey Delly have you ever felt like giving up?" ​I'd rate this book a solid 8/10.

​Yo-kai Watch Vol. 7 by Noriyuki Konishi

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS Nate Adams is a ordinary high school kid until one day he finds the magical Yo-Kai Watch which allows him to see Yo-kai. In this book you get to see even more funny and interesting Yo-kai such as Gush the Nosebleed Yo-kai who causes random blood noses and many more. It was an amazing, funny, graphic novel and I really enjoyed it. I would give it 10/10.

Working with Dragons: A Course in Dragonology
​by Ernest Drake

Reviewed by Will E. SCPS The reason why I love this book so much is because in the diary, from Dr Drake, it’s all about his discovery of dragons, the things that he invented to help him, and the dragons. To top it off, it’s written in different languages. This makes it enjoyable and interesting to read. It can tell you all about dragons even though it’s a mythical book. I recommend it for all ages from ten and above. I rate it a 9/10. I dare you to read it!

FGTeeV Presents: Into the Game!
by FGTeeV

Reviewed by Chev CLPS This book is written by youtubers.  It is a really funny book it is also a graphic novel. I recommend this book to people aged 8 to 15. ​ I rate this book a 9/10.

Goosebumps by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Oliver R. BGS It’s scary, gross 🤮 and entertaining.

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jude CLPS ​It's funny.

The Bad Guys: Episode 3: The Furball Strikes Again
​by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Riley C. CLPS I really liked the plot twist at the end of this book, I found it super funny. I recommend this to people that like comic like books. I rate this 10/10.

Once by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS I'm telling you about the last chapter of the book. This last chapter is about Felix trying to find his parents. He found a girl, her name was Zelda,  and she was also trying to find her parents. I recommend this book for people aged 10+. ​I rate this book a 10/10.

Tool Time! (Hot Dog #11) by Anh Do 

Reviewed by Lola M. CLPS  This book is about a dog that has two friends, a lizard and a cat. They really want to go to a carnival, but it costs too much money. They decide to fix things. They call themselves The Fix-it Friends! They fix a lot of things and get enough money to go to the carnival!   I recommend this book for 7 to 12 year olds.   I rate it 10/10

Yo-kai Watch Vol. 1 by Noriyuki Konishi 

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS  The main character, Nate Adams is an ordinary high school boy and one day his life changes when he discovers the Yo-kai Watch. The Yo-kai Watch allows him to see mysterious creatures called Yo-kai and they come in all shapes and sizes.   It's a comic style book and it is hilarious!  I recommend this book for all ages.  I rate it 10/10.

Fox Cub Danger (Animal Ark #3) by Lucy Daniels 

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS  This book is about a fox that gets hurt in the wild. Amelia and Sam find it,  and the rest of the fox family, that are getting hurt in the wild. Amelia and Sam try and stop the foxes getting hurt. I enjoyed this because it was about two people wanting to help animals.   I rate this book 9/10.

A Boy Called Bob by Bob Murphy 

Reviewed by ​Jacob ​SJSD This was the best book I have ever read, and it gave me a good insight into Bob Murphy’s journey to becoming an AFL star.   I loved this book!

Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Chev CLPS  Bad Guys is a great and funny book. It will make you laugh a little and if you like funny and action book is this book is for you.  I recommend it for ages 6 and up.  I rate it 8/10.

The First Sniff (Fartboy #1) by Adam Wallace 

Reviewed by William  BGS  This book is about a boy called Martin and he lived in a tidy town called Sparkletown. His teacher asked him to go and grab some chips at the baked beans factory but Martin didn't want to go there. An explosion at the factory changed his life forever. He became a superhero with the superpower of fart gas. He saved people who were in a Tsunami that was going to destroy the town.  I enjoyed this book because Martin saved people.  This book is good for year 3 and above.   I rate this book 10/10

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier 

Reviewed by Chev P CLPS  Sisters is a great book about sisters.     The main character Raina used to want a little sister but that all changed when Asmara was born. She started to have second thoughts about having a sister.  I rate this book 10/10.  I would recommend it to all ages.

The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd 

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS  ​ Ted and Kat’s cousin Salim comes to stay. They visit the London Eye and Salim goes up but does come back down. The book gets you in and you want to keep reading.   This book is 10/10 - I loved it so much!

Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life (Dork Diaries #1)
by Rachel Renée Russell

Reviewed by Chev CLPS  Dork Diaries is a book about teenagers. My favourite character is Mackenzie Hollister.  This book is an amazing book in my opinion.   I recommend the Dork Diaries for ages 9-14.   Overall this book is a 10/10.

Double Cross (Mrs Smith’s Spy School for Girls #3)
by Beth McMullen 

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS  This book is about a girl called Abigail Hunter. There is an upcoming challenge and Abigail’s friends Toby, Izumi and Charlotte are competing against one of the smartest girls at their school. If they win they might be able to go to Mrs. Smith’s spy school and be an actual spy. I enjoyed this book because it was action packed and not usually the book I read.   I rate it 10/10.

​Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey 

Reviewed by Lola M. CLPS  I think this book is really good. It’s about a bunch of bad guys trying to get revenge on an old bad guy. The bad guys make a big robot to try to take over the world. The good guys make a ginormous robot. They defeat the bad guys and send them to jail.    I highly recommend this book for 6 to 11 year olds.   I rate it 10/10.

The Treasure of the Dead Man’s Cove 
(You Choose #1) by George Ivanoff

Reviewed by Chev CLPS   In this book you can chose what happens.  I recommend it for ages 7 and up.  This book is entertaining.  Overall I rate this book 7/10.

Alice-Miranda Keeps the Beat by Jacqueline Harvey 

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS  Alice-Miranda is a girl who goes to a boarding school. She had lots of friends and after a fire burns down a house, Alice-Miranda and her friends put on a show to raise money for the family. The book was entertaining and I loved it.   I rate it 10/10

Snuffle and the Flower by Jonathan Lambert 

​Reviewed by Lola M. CLPS  I love this book because it makes me feel very happy. It doesn’t have many words, but the pictures tell the whole story.  I recommend this book for 4 to 8 year olds.   I rate it 10/10

Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2) 
​by Jeff Kinney 

Reviewed by Chev CLPS  This book is about two brothers that don’t get along. I found the book pretty hilarious.   I rate this book 8/10.

​Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy
​by Tui T. Sutherland 

Reviewed by Lachlan T. BGS   This is the first book in an amazing series written by Tui T. Sutherland called Wings of Fire; The Dragonet Prophecy. It's an incredible fantasy novel.  In the book, we are introduced to our main characters, the dragonets. Their names are Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Sunny and Starflight and they embark on a perilous quest to stop the great war. Little do they know, many of the dragon tribes of Pyrrha know about them, even though they have been raised in secrecy. Many of the dragon tribes also are trying to stop them from ending the war. Can the dragonets save Pyrrha? Or is it the end for them? Read to find out!   This book is an exciting novel with many action-packed chapters. It will take you on an awesome rollercoaster where you will be plunged from darkness and despair into happiness and elation.   I recommend this action- fantasy novel for the ages 9- 13 years old. This book is great for those ages because it can be quite gory at times.   It's an amazing book that I could definitely read again. ​I rate this novel 10/10.

Bratz Stilesville Starz. by Christine Peymani 

Reviewed by Mikaela F. CLPS  This book is about a group of friends that are about to shoot a new movie. They are really excited to do the fantastic movie. When it was time to practice their roles they were so excited to start that the day. As the girls competition escalates, will the girls realize that their relationship is more valuable than a movie role?   I rate it a 7/10.   I highly recommend it for Year Four and up. I like this book because it is part of a series.

Rapunzel Rapunzel, Wash Your Hair!
​by Steve Smallman 

Reviewed by Alex H. BGS  I definitely recommend this book for young readers such as 4 – 8 year olds. It is very funny compared to the real story of Rapunzel.  I think most people would enjoy this book.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:  by J.K. Rowling 

Reviewed by Isaac V. CLPS  The Pensieve chapter Harry goes into Professor Dumbledore's office and sees a stone basin. He looks into it and suddenly falls through...  I recommend this book for kids from 7 to 99.  I rate this 10/10.

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold 

Reviewed by Sam McK. BGS  In this book we are introduced to our main character April where she has to go to Bear Island which has no bears apparently, for her dad’s new job. When she arrives there, she sees a silhouette in the distance and finds a fully grown polar bear but when time is running out and bear cannot stay on the island, she has to do something. In this book it is an action filled story of two near-impossible friends trying to get of the island. The author, Hannah Gold, always has the reader guessing on what's going happen and having an extremely good mix between detail and the text still moving forward and also the family text bits like when April has a fight with her father. Then there is the extreme amount of emotion, there was so much emotion that I was about to shed some tears. Also there were warnings about global warming in this book. Hannah Gold has informed me a bit more about global warming and I am very intrigued on what other books she writes.  I would recommend this book if you like a very unpredictable book and if you like a realistic book that gets you emotional all the time and gives you the feeling that the animals are humans.   Overall this is a lovely book and I give it a 10/10!

The Song of Lewis Carmichael by Sofie Laguna 

Reviewed by Harry J. BGS  This is a great book about a boy named Matthew and a bird named Lewis Carmichael who travel to the arctic. It starts off a bit weird and confusing but then it starts to become a lot more clear. The book is great for anyone who likes a bit of adventure.   I recommend this book for people from 7 and up due to some of the complicated words.  I really enjoyed this book and give it 8/10.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS  Roz is a robot who knows nothing of her past. Her ship crashed and she is the only survivor. She meets many people such has a talking squirrel, a goose, bears, and other things. She becomes the most popular person on the island. But foes come to take her away. She just survives. She must leave but everyone wants her to stay. She was a zero then she became a hero. I really like the mystery in the book because it keeps me guessing. Peter Brown is a very good fantasy writer. The way he changes his type of writing throughout the story. He is very descriptive and he doesn't need to tell, he can just show.   I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy and future.   I rate it 8/10.

Good Night, Sleep Tight by Mem Fox 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  Ben and Bonnie had a favourite babysitter. When they go to bed, he always sings songs to make them sleep. I recommend it for 3 to 5 years olds.  It is not a book that I would choose to read for myself. I rate it a 3/10.

Kristy's Great Idea (The Babysitters Club #1)
​by Ann M. Martin 

Reviewed by Mikaela F. CLPS  ​This book is about four friends who love taking care of kids. Their names were Claudia, Stacy, Mary Anne and Kristy. Then one day Kristy thought of a brilliant idea. That idea was a babysitting club to make money and have a lot of fun with the kids.   I rate it a 10/10.   I highly recommend it for Year Three and up.   I really like it because there is a book collection that you can buy with this exact story in it.

Star Wars Jedi Academy: The Force Oversleeps
​by Jarrett J. Krosoczka 

Reviewed by Harry J. BGS  This book is about a boy named Victor Starspeeder who is having trouble with one of his new classmates during his second year of Jedi academy. This book has a bit of humour spread throughout the book. Victor is really frustrated when Xavier joins the Jedi Academy because he is worried he won't be known for what he is good at anymore. He is also worried that his friends won't like him anymore. But he later realises that Xavier wasn't so bad.   I would recommend this book for anyone who likes a bit of humour so I give this book a 9/10.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Braum 

Reviewed by Mikaela F. CLPS  There is family living in a little house and one day something terrible happens. On that day there was a big, loud tornado outside and it was going straight to their little house. But luckily they had a bunker-like thing and they all went in except Dorothy. The big tornado caught the little house with Dorothy and her little, cute dog named Toto. They were both really scared.   I rate it a 9/10. I like it because it was entertaining.   I recommend it for Year 7 and up.

The Dentist of Darkness by David O’Connell 

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS  ​ Archie McBudge is a happy boy with his friends Fleiss and Billy. He owns the McBudge Chocolate Factory. Everything is going smoothly until three small men tell him he is the guardian of the wridire tree. He is confused but is still happy. The dentist is a nightmare and he is going to change unquiet night. The main bad guy is the mirk, who wants the wrdie tree for itself. I really like the twists in the book because it keeps me second guessing. Also the mystery and word choices are really good for this type of book because the words are all crazy just like this book.   I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sequels and action/ mystery.   I rate it 9/10.

A Great Escape by Felice Arena 

Reviewed by Harry J. BGS  This book is about a boy named Peter who lives with his Oma and Opa which is grandma and grandpa in German. He is experiencing the cold war in a really tough way because he is without his parents. His parents left Berlin and he was meant to come the day after and then suddenly the wall was built separating him from his family. But Peter wants to go to his family so he can get over the wall. This book has lots of twists and turns all throughout the book which is very exciting. I think a lot of other people would like it but it was not my cup of tea because I am not a big fan of war stories. That being said, I am going to give this book a 5/10 but if you like war stories definitely read this book.

The 39-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths 

Reviewed by Mikaela F. CLPS  In this book Terry and Andy are building a tree house but now there are 39 stories in their house, that is a lot of work. ​It is a really funny book and you should definitely read this book.   I rate it a 10/10.   I recommend it for Year 2 and up.

The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings #2) 
​by J.R.R Tolkien 

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS  Frodo has left the fellowship and his trying to make it to Mordor. The others are trying to find Pippin and Merry. Meanwhile Pippin and Merry are in the middle of a war between trees and orcs. Aragon, Gimli and l  Legalos, are tracking Pippin and Merry but stumble upon Gandalf. They all thought he was dead. They find Pippin and Merry in Rohan. But there is a huge battle going on. Frodo and Sam find Gollum and head to Mordor.   I really enjoyed so much description. It makes me want to read the next one. The plot is very easy to understand. The characters give me a lot of connection to them. I would recommend this to anyone who can read a long book and all those fantasy, adventure lovers.   I rate it 8/10.

Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin 

Reviewed by Mikaela F. CLPS  One day Mary Anne was babysitting a little girl and the girl was sick so Mary took her to the hospital. Her mother was so proud of her.   I rate this book a 7/10. I recommend this book for Year 2 and up. ​I really like it because it tells you to basically take care of your surroundings.

Cardinals and Other Song Birds by World Book Inc. 

Reviewed by Alex H. BGS  I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in birds or/and are researching or learning about them.  It was very good to read and had awesome facts!  It describes how they live, where they live, etc.  I enjoyed it very much and would like to read it again.

Specky Magee and a Legend in the Making
​by Felice Arena and Garry Lyon 

Reviewed by Samuel McK. BGS  ​I have enjoyed reading this book because it is a story about a kid's footy journey, and I am big fan of footy. I am a hard Dogs supporter. This is a story I loved, not only because of the subject, but also the structure. It has little problems along the way, but it also keeps the story moving forward. Also, it gives a view of Specky’s life and gives the reader an understanding of how Specky would have felt during this story, like it’s putting you into his shoes. Then they also put a little short bit of information about the character that gives you an understanding of the character. Also, the use of real rules or things that happen in the real world in the book make it feel like this is happening in real life.   I would recommend this book if you are a footy fan and if you love the personalised view of Specky during the story and the little side tasks that are an impact in the story and if you like realistic stories that make you imagine this in real life.

Pink! By Margaret Wild and Judith Rossell  

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  ​ If I got put in a place like Pink I would be very anxious and very mad a lot. I strongly love how the  green dinosaurs are very kind to Pink. This book is for 5 to 9 year olds. I rate this book 10/10.

Weird School by Damian Callinan 

Reviewed by Jesse Y. BGS  ​ I quite enjoyed how the author added different ways of writing. Also, he made like a class scout because the principal would always come, so it shows a funny part.  I also was pleased by the different characters and their stories, and when there's a key event, they would put a different set of characters. The ending was the best part because the author put all the characters together and it had a lot of twists.   Overall, I would rate this book 8/10.   Any comedy fans out there would like this book very much.

I saw Pete and Pete saw Me by Maggie Hutchins 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  It all started when a little boy saw Pete laying down homeless. The next day the little boy came back and went to give him a picture but he had moved spots.   I rate this book 10/10 because that is so sweet of him. ​This book is for all ages.

​Lucky Strike by Bobbie Pyron 

Reviewed by Samuel McK. BGS  ​ I have liked reading this book very much because it is always moving forward and there is always something to give the reader some emotion while reading the book. Also it makes a sudden twist every few chapters so you can never guess what’s going to happen next. There’s also a lot of climaxes, like it’s never ending curiosity and excitement. There’s so many different times in the book where there are shock and wonders… so much that you can’t even put the book down.  This is why I would recommend reading this wonderful book Lucky Strike.  I would recommend this book if you love to read books that are fictional but sound real and if you love a book with a major events everywhere in the story that also gives a lot of emotion in the events and an occasional twist which you can never guess when it will occur so the future of the story is a mystery.

Little Bont and the Big Secret by Marcus Bontempelli with Fiona Harris

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS    I really enjoyed that book because it was about what he loves the most. The story made me feel very comforted.

​Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star (Dork Diary #3) by Rachel Renee Russell 

Reviewed by Olivia P. BGS   ​ The drama for Nikki never stops! From school to home, from friends to family. Can Nikki the dork beat her enemy in the talent contest? Find out in Dork Diaries Pop Star!!!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 

Reviewed by Indy CLPS  ​ Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a truly lovely children’s story about an eager young boy who gets to meet his favourite chocolate maker. Willy Wonka is an eccentric, odd, and wonderful inventor.

Hike by Pete Oswald 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  ​ There are no words in this book, but it is about a dad and son leaving their home and driving up a hill to get to their destination. They kept following the map and started walking in a forest with lots of trees. The dad and son went back to the car and went home when it was dark time. They had dinner when they got home and then fell asleep on the couch.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier 

Reviewed by Indy CLPS  ​Smile is a compelling story about family and friendship. Smile gives a captivating tale about teen hood and dental drama! I personally believe that this story is appropriate for a range of ages anywhere from 8 years old to 15 years of age and further. I would absolutely rate this story a 10 out of 10 and highly recommend it.

Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  ​The book is about Sam and Dave digging and digging to see if they could find something, but with all of their digging in different ways they reached where they started.

Tiny Timmy by Tim Cahill 

Reviewed by Oliver R.  BGS  ​ This was a good book because it was interesting to read. It was a bit funny and it keeps you entertained.

Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Chev CLPS   This is a picture story book, but I love reading them. This book is funny and great for kids.

Tom Gates #3 Everything's Amazing (Sort of) 
​by Liz Pichon 

Reviewed by Rylee YPCC  This book is about a boy named Tom Gates. His friend asked if he could pet sit for him just for a few days, but his sister was allergic to pets with fur. He didn't know what pet it was, and then he found out that he was looking after a pet ... hamster.

Remember to Dream, Ebere by Cynthia Erivo 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  ​ When her mum put, Ebere to bed she said, “Remember to dream”. Ebere had a very hard time getting to sleep and she often got out of bed. Then one day she said “Mummy, I had the most wonderful dream, it was about a rocket ship.” Then she went back and dreamed more. She went back to bed about three times. She told her mum that she had more details about the one dream, so her mum told her to dream even bigger than two house, bigger than bright red.

Angry Cookie by Laura Dockrill 

Reviewed by Alex H. BGS  ​I quite liked this book and I would recommend it to younger children aged 4-7.  It’s a very good book for people to read out loud and put on voices.  I would definitely recommend this book for young readers!

David Bowie by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara  

Reviewed by Isaac V. CLPS  ​I liked the book because it was true and the illustrations were so detailed.

​Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takahashi

Reviewed by Oliver R. BGS   ​ It was interesting. There was an intense challenge and the book is not too long.

101 First Words at Home (author not provided) 

Reviewed by Peyton CLPS  ​ This is a good book for little kids who are trying to work out their words. ​I recommend it for 2 to 6 year olds.  I rate this book 5/10.

Ghost (author not provided)

Reviewed by Chev CLPS  ​ In my opinion this book was really interesting, and I could not get my eyes off it. ​It was one of the best books I’ve ever read.