Super Bad (Bad Guys Episode 8) by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tannah B. CLPS The Bad Guys have gotten super powers. Do you think that having super powers would be good or bad? Well technically it's both. Confused? Well let me explain it to you. It's good because, well I mean they're super powers. But they can also be bad because you have to properly harness them which is pretty hard. I would explain more but I really do not want to spoil it. This is a really good book, in my opinion, because it's really funny.  I really like it. I rate it 8.5/10. I recommend it for anyone aged 7+.

​The Boy Who Fooled The World
​by Lisa Thompson

Reviewed by ​George D. CLPS Cole is the odd one out at school. The other kids have the coolest and latest gadgets and fanciest trainers while his family struggles to make enough money to get fed. Until the day one of his paintings is seen and sells for thousands of pounds (dollars) at a posh London Gallery. I like this book because it is very funny and interesting. I rate this book 10/10 because I really liked how the dialogue flowed. I recommend this book to ages 8+ because there is a lot of tricky words.

The Animal Book by Steve Jenkins

Reviewed by Will T. SPS ​ This book is about what animals think about and also how animals smell and taste. How fish breathe and how they eat. Why birds build nests and how some animals sleep. The book tells you about new animals, mammals, warm blooded animals also cold blooded. I rate this book 9.5/10. I recommend it to people that want to learn more about all different animals and all different species.

RuPaul by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Willow W. SPS   Before RuPaul was born a fortune teller told his mum that he would be famous. He liked playing dress up. In those days there were rules of how boys and girls should look and he was the first drag queen that had his own TV and radio shows. I like this book because he isn’t afraid about who he wants to do and he wants to be a drag queen . I recommend this book to Grade 5 and up and for people who like true stories. I rate this book 10/10.

Five on a Hike Together by Enid Blyton

Reviewed by ​Isabelle BPS The Famous Five (Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog) go on a holiday hike and a thief who recently escaped from prison sent a message to Dick in the middle of the night! What could it mean? Stick around and find out! My favorite character is Anne because she’s a happy girl that loves cleaning and cooking! My favorite part was when they all went to the shops to get delicious food because it sounded so good! I loved the book because I like adventure. I  recommend this to 6-14 year olds that like adventures!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End
​by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS Greg and his family's house is destroyed and right now they are living in Greg's Grandmother's basement and they need a vacation. A little while later they get an offer from a family member that they can borrow their RV and take it for an adventure. They get in trouble for parking in a restricted area, then they find a lake with a scenic reflection which turns out to be a fish farm. Finally they find an RV park called Campers Eden. Is there still hope for them or will their trip be ruined? I like this book because of how he adjusts the story to his perspective. ​I rate this book 10/10 and recommend this book for kids aged 10+.

The 27th Annual African Hippopotamus Race
​by Morris Lurie

Reviewed by Chloe S. BPS This story is about a hippopotamus who was going into a race. My favourite bit was when Edward’s grandfather was making a big yellow bus into a big bedroom and put Edward’s name on a flag and put it on the top of the bus. Edward is 8 years old. When Edward got his racing number it was 65. There was another big hippopotamus called Sebastian. Sebastian wanted to win the race and I think it was because he is a selfish hippopotamus. I recommend this book to kids aged 8 to 11 that are into hippopotamus and races. I rate this book 4/10.

Dog Man For Whom The Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Riley E. SPS ​ Hi, it's Riley, the one who loves the book the Atlas of the World. ​During the week I've been reading Dog Man: For Whom The Ball Rolls. Dog Man has a human body sewed with a dog's head and has a kid named Li'l Petey... They're SUPERHEROES. I like it because it has a few good-to-know life lessons.  I would recommend this book to people who like graphic novels and people who like animals. ​I rate it 10/10.

​The Midnight Feast by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS Here we are again with Billie B. Brown. In this adventure, Billie and Jack are going camping in Jack's backyard. Will they last the night in the backyard? I think this is a good book. I rate this book a 7 out of 10 because it took me 15 minutes to read. I recommend this book to readers aged 6-10 years old.

Charles Darwin by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Christian SPS Charles Darwin was an excellent plant-biologist. A plant-biologist is someone that studies plants. He discovered many new species of plant and animal. He lived in Shrewsbury, England and started his discovery in 1831 when the HMAS Beagle left port after getting an invitation to a scientific expedition to the coasts of Africa, South America and Australia. I liked the book because I like plants. I recommend this book to people who like true stories. I rate it 10/10.

 Weirdomania (Weir Do #13) by Ahn Do

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS In the 13th instalment of the Weir Do series, everybody goes NUTS because their favourite wrestler is coming to their town! At school, the kids have a chance to win free tickets to the wrestling show and Weir really, really wants to win the tickets but Bella was the lucky one to win because she got a meerkat to give her a piggy back! Bella ran home excitedly to show her dad that she had won the tickets. Her dad then told her that he had already gotten tickets. Weir was on his way home when Bella's dad shouted at him. It was Weir's lucky day! Did he end up going to the show? Read to find out. I rate this book 9.7/10. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down and I read it all in one go. ​My favourite part was when Weir mixed Fido and Blockhead together to make a costume. I recommend this book to readers aged 6 and over.

​Pele by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Joel C. SPS This book is about a boy that likes football. As he got older he got better at football. One day he decided to buy his mum and dad a new house. I like this book because it gives you a lot of information. I rate this book a 8/10. I recommend this book to Grades 3/4/5/6 .

Cross Bones: A Dog's Breakfast:
(Cross Bones #1) by Jack Henseleit

Reviewed by Brax R. BGS I really like this book because I like how it has more than one enemy, it also has a whole bunch of twists and turns. Cross Bones is a really funny book about dog pirates (and one that acts like a cat (or is?) ), who go on a whole bunch of adventures together. The main character is called Spot. The other characters are Captain Magnus, Ed the cook, Daisy and the spymaster. I rate this book a 9/10. It is really funny and has a lot of twists and turns. I also recommend this book to people who like to laugh, and who like pirates. This is an awesome book!

Marley: A Dog Like No Other: A Special Adaptation for Young Readers by John Grogan

Reviewed by Kaylee SPS This book is about a a rowdy Labrador dog  called Marley who shows joy and a love for life. Even if he did something bad he went everywhere with his family. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading about animals. I rate this 10/10.

The Secret Puppy by Holly Webb

Reviewed by Etta CLPS When Daisy arrives at the farm she finds out that there are puppies. She loves this one puppy with a flopped ear so she secretly named him Barney. She sees him almost every day. Her Mum doesn't want a dog but, her brother and Dad do. I rate this book 7/10 because it's a good book. I recommend this book for ages 5+ because there are no hard words or  inappropriate things.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Joel C SPS This book is about a boy that has a bother that he thinks is the favourite. This makes him really jealous. One day he went to get a lunch but he did not have any because he has forgotten to pack it and he didn't have any lunch money. Then he found out that his bother got lunch money, he was really sad and disappointed. I don't like the book because there is no happy bits in it . I would recommend this book to Grade 4 and up. I rate it 6/10.

Hopping Weird! (WeirDo #12)
by Anh Do

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS Bella and Weir had an assignment to do. They had to make a video about friendship, but they could never figure out what to do. Did I mention that Weir's mum had got a new job? It was like rescuing animals and she would bring animals home for them to heal. She bought home a joey and he stayed with them for a while. Bella and Weir still didn't have a video. They finally came up with an idea. If you have already read the other Weir Do books you will know that they have two pets called Fido, who is a bird and Blockhead, who is a dog and they did not get along with Joey. Long story short.... they end up being best pet friends but there is always a day when you have to say goodbye to your friend. I give this story a rating of 8.5/10. It is a story that you can read in a shorter amount of time compared to other novels. ​This book would be good for ages 6 and above. Some younger kids might also like it if someone reads it to them at night before bed.

Big Ideas for Curious Minds by The School of Life

Reviewed by Riley E. SPS Today I've been reading the book Big Ideas For Curious Minds, its a book about philosophy and has different kinds of ideas that people have thought and chapters explaining that you could just be tired when you're mad or that why some people get paid more at work than others. I like this book because it tells you about philosophy. I rate this book 10/10. ​I recommend this book to kids who get mad easily.

John Lennon by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Reviewed by Willow W. SPS John, Paul ,Ringo and George became the most popular band in the world. Wherever they went,  crowds of teenagers greeted them waving signs. I like this book because it can help kids to do their dreams . I rate it 6/10. I recommend this book to ages 7 and up.

Ella at Eden by Laura Sieveking

Reviewed by Charlotte K. SPS I have only read up to  Page 24. In this book Ella now goes to a boarding school for girls. She is sad to be leaving her family but excited to be sharing a dorm with her BFF Zoe. So far I am enjoying this book because it's continuing on from the book series Ella Diaries. I rate this book 10/10. I recommend it to people who like the Ella Diaries.

The Nerd Herd by Nathan Luff

Reviewed by Charlotte K. SPS   Barny, Shaama, and Billy are getting bullied a lot. Barny wants to stop it from happening by forming a team of heroes with Shaama and Billy. But what happens when Billy says he can't be a hero because his horns are fragile and not for battling use? I would recommend this to people who like crazy animal stories. I rate this 5/10.

​The Big Sister (Billie B. Brown #9) by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS Billie is going to be a big sister because her mum is having a baby! She is super excited but nervous too. Billie really wants to give the new baby her teddy that she has had since she was a baby. She was hoping for a baby sister but she got a baby brother instead. Billie decided that she did not want to give up her teddy anymore because big girls can still be baby girls too. I rate this book 7 out of 10. This book is a very easy read and suitable for ages 5 to 10.

Mahatma Gandhi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara

Reviewed by ​Holly W. SPS I like this book because of the detail used in the pictures. I rate this a solid 8/10. I recommend this for people that like biographies.

The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight. by R.L. Stine

Reviewed by Emmett SPS Firstly, I rate this 10/10 for storytelling! The story is about 2 siblings visiting their grandparents house. However they are shocked when they discovered that the creepy scarecrows walk at midnight. The ending is odd, and how the scarecrows are alive is weird. I like it because of the eerie aspects of the scarecrows. They really kept themselves a mystery. I recommend this book to beginners of horror, maybe 12-20 years old, and people who are true fans of horror.

Slime by David Walliams

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS This book was written by the extraordinary David Williams. This fantastic book is about a boy called Ned and his best friend Slime. Slime was accidentally created when Ned was trying to play a trick on his horrid sister Jemima. He put all the jars of Badger snot, slippery sludge, frogspawn and many more that I can’t go on with together - that’s how the amazing Slime was created. So together Ned and Slime set to make all the terrible grown ups of Mulch pay for all the mean doings they’ve done. I loved this book so much and think  it’s a perfect book for all ages. I rate it 8/10.

Pokemon: Tree's a Crowd by Tracey West

Reviewed by Joel C. SPS This book is about a boy that has a lot of friends and one day he founds a boy and after a long time they became good friends. I like this book because it gives you lots of information. Irate this book a 8/10. I recommend this book to people in Grades 5/6.

​My Hero Academia No #8 by Kohei Horikoshi

Reviewed by Deeandra F. CLPS My Hero Academia reads from right to left, starting in the upper right corner. Japanese is read from right to left, meaning that action, sound effects, and word-balloon order are completely reversed from English order. I rate this book 8/10 because of it's amazing battle scenes and very beautiful characters. I recommend this book for anyone who has read books 1-7 and that is aged 10+.

​Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS This book is about a mischievous, clever and fantastic fox also known as Fantastic Mr. Fox! Mr Fox has a family that mooches off three very unhealthy and mean farmers. The first farmer is a man named Boggis. He is a chicken farmer and has chicken for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper. The second farmer is a short little guy called Bunce. He has a goose farm and has donuts stuffed with goose liver. Last but not least is  Bean. He is a rich man who lives on home made apple cider, he is rather skinny as well. They find out what Mr. Fox is doing and team up to find him and destroy him. Will they find him and exterminate him or will Mr Fox and his family get away and live in peace? I like this book because of the humor and adventure. I rate this book 10/10. I reccomend this book for kids aged 9+

The Republic of Birds by Jessica Miller

Reviewed by Kiesha SPS When strange things start to happen to Olga, did she get powers? Find out by reading the whole book! I haven't finished it yet, but I love it because it entertains me and I love birds so its a part of my interest as well. I rate this 10/10. I recommend this book to whoever loves birds, shows interest and likes entertainment.

Dream Dog by Lou Berger 

Reviewed by George D. CLPS ​ Have you ever wanted a dog? Well this book is the fantasy of a young boy named Harry who's Dad works in a Pepper Factory and has a very sensitive nose from all the pepper. One day Harry's Dad bought him a chameleon but he still longed for a dog. Then one dog-less day he put on his X-35 Infra-Rocket Imagination helmet and imagined a dog. The X-35 Infra-Rocket was made out of an old football helmet, with lots of silvery aluminum foil that stuck up zigzagging like bolts of lightening. The dog was blue and made of clouds and he had 3 fleas on his tail that you couldn't brush out. His name was Waffle. They went everywhere together (sorry I have to end it here because I don't want to spoil it). I really like this book because I didn't have a dog for a long time and I really wanted one, just like Henry. I rate this book 10/10. I recommend  this book to anyone who wants/has a dog.  P.S. This is my brother's favourite book!

Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea (Dog Man #11) by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Nash SPS This book is about a dog with the body of a cop who saves the day. In this book the fleas are back, hiding under a sandwich shop building, in  a submarine to throw pies at people. It was a good book because you don't know what's coming next. I rate it 10/10 and recommend it to anyone looking for a laugh.

​The Amazing Dylan Alcott by Chris Maher

​Reviewed by James BPS Dylan Alcott is one of Australia’s most known wheelchair tennis players, he has won many awards including Australian of the year 2022. This book tells you about Dylan’s life and his amazing achievements as both a wheelchair tennis and wheelchair basketball player. Take a step into Dylan’s story and find out how he got so good! I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it is very suspenseful and it keeps you guessing about what is going to happen next. I recommend this book to anyone that is 10 yrs.+ I rate this book 9 out of 10.

Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman

Reviewed by Keisha M. SPS This book is about a boy named Charles Spring, (but everyone calls him Charlie). He meets another boy who sits next to him in class, Nick Nelson. They quickly become friends and hang out almost everyday. Charlie has 3 other friends named Tao, Aled and Elle. But he's been a bit distant towards them and has been hanging out with Nick much more than them. I like this book because it fits my interests with books and to me its entertaining. I  recommend this book to people who are 11+ years and who like graphic novels. I rate it 10/10.

​Both Can Be True By Jules Machias

​Reviewed by Alesandra D. SPS I really like this book because it is about being confident in yourself and it is really entertaining to read. It was really hard for me to put the book down. I recommend this book to people who like to read about romance and adventure that are Grades 6 and above I rate this book 10/10.

Minecraft Legends: Return of the Piglins:
An Official Minecraft Novel by Matt Forbeck

Reviewed by ​Liam BPS  What if the Nether and Overworld merged? This exciting story is about a piglin called Kritten who is the smartest of the great Bungus’s clan, and a human called Farnum who dreams of running a zoo. Their paths cross when Farnum journeys to the Nether to find new and exotic creatures to display and when Kritten gets banished from the Baston. Farnum soon learns that Kritten can give him cool new creatures for his zoo but soon this trust collapses into war. I rate this book 10/10 for the epic series of events and how all of the words were able to put a movie in my brain. What a great book everyone! I recommend this book the people aged 10+ because it is a fairly long book.

The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson

Reviewed by Audrey CLPS Written by the mastermind Lisa Thompson, this amazing, scary, mysterious and beautiful book is about a curious young boy called Mathew who has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD) and lives in a boring street we’re nothing ever happens. Then one day at exactly 12:55PM on a sunny day, Teddy Dawson, Mr Charles grandson goes missing. So Mathew needs to face his fears of germs and help Melody Bird find the 15 month old baby. I loved this book so much it was such a thrill ride I can’t wait to read it again. I rate this book 8/10. ​I recommend this book for people aged 10 and over because it has some adult language involved in it.

​Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

Reviewed by ​Angus M. BuniPS One night imagine that you got flattened… well that’s what’s happened to Stanley! One night the poster on his wall fell on him so they went to the doctor and he was 1 inch thick and he could fit through almost anything. He can fit on the doors, he can fit in posters and and he could be useful on kites and surfboards, but no one really liked him. I recommend this book for people that want excitement and happiness. I rate this book a 7/10

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS ​ Geronimo Stilton is a book about a mouse and his adventuring family. They go on some of the wildest and most stunning journeys. He has a nephew named Benjamin and a curios sister named Thea. They all live in Mouse City. This book is about an emerald eye that Thea pulls Geronimo into a high thrilling stakes adventure and eventually they find it! I really like this book because there's lots of adventure and thrills. I rate this book 10/10. I reccomend this book for people with a love for action and adventure.

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

Reviewed by Kip B. BuniPS The Odd 1s Out is an amazing book full of hilarious stories and comedy. There are so many jokes, fun characters and comedy throughout the book. This is a great book to read if you have a little bit of a dark sense of humour. The book includes humorous illustrations to go along with the storyline that are also extremely funny. I recommend this book for 10-14 year olds. I rate it 10/10 (I have reread it 3 times now!)

​Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
​by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Reviewed by ​Deeandra F. CLPS What would you do if you were stuck in the Australian Space Station, in a lab, with a lab coat on? Well, in this book, you'll find out! This book teaches us about the wonders of the universe. For all those who want to be an astrophysisist, this is the book for you! When I read this book, I was immersed in a reality of physics, astrophysics, and more! This book relies solely on jokes, and well, obviously, SPACE! I woud rate this book 10/10 for all the jokes, space puns, and space refrences! I would recomend this for ages 12+ because even though it's so funny, it's surprisingly hard. For proof, my DAD finds this a hard book to read.

​Caesar the War Dog by Stephen Dando-Collins

Reviewed by Henry BuniPS Do you like books about war or dogs? Well this book by Stephen Dando-Collins is for you. Join Caesar the explosive detention dogs (EDD), Ben his handler, Ben’s best friend Charlie and more, in a journey of thrills and sadness. After an ambush Caesar and Ben have been separated on the other side of the world. Can Ben and his family search for clues to find out if Caesar is alive? Find out by reading this epic based on true stories of military and service dogs who save countless lives. I rate this book 10/10 for the amazing description of battles that make you fee like you’re there. I recommend this book for children aged 10+.

Diper Överlöde (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17)
​by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Emily C. CLPS ​ One of my favourite parts of this book is when they enter the ‘HANDS ON A VAN’. The rules were that if you keep your hand on the van you could keep it. There was a huge crowd (more than the band thought). As it was getting late Greg's mom told Greg to go there and give the band some sandwiches. When he got there he didn't expect that most of the people who were already there were still THERE. I would say more but I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise. I like this book because it show that sometimes your siblings can help you, but not always. I also like this book because its funny and a good book.  I rate this book 9.5/10. I recommended this book for people aged 8 or 9+ as it may have hard words. Now I'm  going to get the book as I want to read it again!

Jetty Jumping by Andrea Rowe

Reviewed by Sam O. BuniPS There are five people in this story, Bonnie, Clancy, Matilda, Clementine and Milla. All of them love jumping off jettys, but Milla is too afraid of jumping into the deep blue ocean. Milla keeps watching all her friends jumping off the jetty and starts to feel a bit more comfortable about it and stands up and jumps off the jetty and now wants to keep going. I recommend this book for people that like swimming and risky things. I rate this book a 7/10.

Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! (The Bad Guys Episode 15) by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tannah B. CLPS Open Wide and Say Arrrgh is, in my opinion, one of the best books because it's so funny. There is a crazy, funny deranged Dentist that wants them to have “beautiful teeth” (they're actually disgusting teeth). There are so many twists in this book. I love it so much. I recommend it to ages 9+. ​I rate it a good 10/10!!!

​The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Vincent P. BuniPS My opinion on this book is it is very funny. I do recommend it if you like laughing a lot. The book is so entertaining. There are these guys named Shark, Piranha, Wolf, Snake and Tarantula and they try to steal things. It’s so good! I recommend this for ages eight and above. My rating is 10 out of 10!

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

Reviewed by ​Angus M. BuniPS There was a bear called Paddington and when he was a baby bear he got shipped to England. He was at the train station and he was sitting on his suitcase and some people came up to him. The couple that were named Mr and Ms Brown decided to bring him back to their house. That’s just the start of Paddington’s adventure. I would recommend this book for kids looking for adventure and excitement. I rate this book 7/10 because I really like when he gets brought home.

Tashi by Anna Fienberg

Reviewed by Muhammad C. BuniPS This book is super funny because the ending is hilarious 😆. It was supposed to be creepy but at the end it is super, super funny because the tiger was chasing the owner in an exotic jungle then the tiger started to tickle the owner. I recommend this book for people who like action books. I rate this book a 8.2/10.

​Little People Big Dreams: Stephen Hawking
​by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by  Paul A. SPS This book is about the life of Stephen Hawking. The start of the book is about Stephen in school and in a family of geniuses. Stephen had good grades but, was never top of the class. When in school he made a computer from clock and phone parts. In university he had a disease that would be with him forever. I like this book because it talked about his early life and it also talks about his family a bit too. I recommend this book to preps and above. I rate this book 7/10.

Obby Challenge (Diary of a Roblox pro #3) 
​by Ari Avatar

Reviewed by Muhammad C. BuniPS This book is about the Roblox Obby Challenge that the character was dared to do in the book. I think the creator is trying to make this book interesting but it’s making the story a little creepy! I recommend this book for people who like challenging things. I rate this 8.7/10.

Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks

Reviewed by Paul A. SPS This story is about a person who wakes up in the middle of the ocean with amnesia and no idea where they are. Our survivor friend must escape hordes of zombies and skeletons and run from giant spiders and exploding creepers to survive the island that has imprisoned them. I like this book because it's Minecraft and because its a story of survival. I also like this book because there is a hint of horror. I rate this book 10/10. I recommend this book to people who like Minecraft and mystery.

​Billionaire Boy by David Walliams

Reviewed by Toby S. BuniPS This book is about a boy who was as poor as a box. His dad worked at the toilet roll factory. Then a life changing day came for them when his dad made an invention of bum wipes. This makes him billions of dollars a minute until it it all falls apart. I recommend this book for people who like big books and some action. I rate this book a 8/10.

The Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank

Reviewed by Lily C. SPS This is Anne Frank’s diary. Anne Frank was 4 when she needed to move because Hitler was putting all the Jews in a camp to punish them. Anne Frank’s diary is about what life was like before her family got punished for the rest of their lives!  This book is a very strong book but it is good to know what it was like for he being a Jew in WW2. ​I really like this book. It made me want to cry but also wants me to be happy. I recommend this book to anyone that likes history and isn’t very emotional because you will cry. I rate this book a 10/10.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Max BuniPS Charlie is a young poor boy. He lives in a small home with his parents and grandparents. One day he gets a golden ticket To Mr Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and that’s where the adventures begin! I rate this book 7/10. I recommend this book for children of all ages and anyone who loves chocolate!

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

Reviewed by ​Alesandra D. SPS Harry Potter's summer has been the worst.  A house elf named Dobby, has given him warnings to not go to Hogwarts that year. Harry was rescued from his best friend Ron in a flying car!! Once they were at Hogwarts strange things started happening to the students. It was like Dobby's sinister predictions were coming to life. I like this book because I'm a big Harry Potter fan. I rate it 8/10 because this Harry Potter book is not the best book of the series to me. I recommend this book to Harry Potter fans and people who like mystery.

My Dog Bigsy by Alison Lester

Reviewed by Eve C. BuniPS My Dog Bigsy is a nice book about a little dog who causes a big commotion. It is also about his friendship with a family and a little girl in the family that takes care of Bigsy. She loves him. I rate this book a 7.5/10. I recommend this book to people of all ages who like dogs, animals and calming books.

Emmeline Pankhurst by Lisbeth Kaiser

Reviewed by Lily C. SPS Emmeline was a young girl born in the 1850s. She believed that women should have the right to vote and should be able to have jobs. As she grew up and a war broke out, she encouraged women to do what men had usually done. When the men came back from war everything seemed better. I like this book because she wants to stand up for what is right and it worked out for her I recommend this book to young girls in Prep to Year 6+. I rate this book 10/10.

Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald

Reviewed by Toby S. BuniPS This book is about a pigeon who is a master at hiding in plain sight. One day a pigeon came and let him join a group in the city with other pigeons with special powers like him. I recommend this book for people who like crime and mystery! I rate this book 9/10.

Jane Austen by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Kaylee E. SPS This book is about a little girl who loved to read and write. She  wrote lots of nice long novels. I recommend this book to girls. I rate it 7/10.

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Reviewed by Eve C. BuniPS Charlottes Web is a book about a pig called Wilber and a friendship with a spider that is called Charlotte who lives in the barn. The pig was only a baby and saw Charlotte and Charlotte had a talent that she once had written a nice word that was words to describe Wilber like some pig, terrific, radiant, and humble. It is a sad story. I rate this book a 9.5/10. ​I recommend this book for people who like to read chapter books and s  nice and calming story with some sad parts.

The Others?! (Bad Guys: Episode 16) by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jai B. SPS This book is about the Bad Guys who try and save the the day by stopping the weird looking thing in the woods by working together as a team. I like this book because its funny, creative and cool. I rate this book a 7.5/10 ​I recommend this book to people who like action.

The Bad Book by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by Tehya F-C. MPS I love this book because I love the poetry and how many stories there are inside! It is so funny. The stories almost always rhyme! I love saying the poetry out loud. I recommend this book to people who have a sense of humor, because they will get all of the funny jokes. Or from 6+ years, because some of the stories include toilet jokes and poo jokes. ​I rate this book 8/10.

Minecraft: Blockopedia by Alex Wiltshire

Reviewed by Liam BPS This book may look very BIG and heavy, but it is very useful in many ways. This block of a book teaches Minecraft players new and old about all of the blocks in the game all of them up to 1.17 (the caves and cliffs update). This book is now outdated but useful. Anyway, this book can help players learn about the stats about each and every block such as blast resistance, hardness, light emission, if it is renewable, if it is flammable, if it can be obtained by silk touch and if it is transparent semi-transparent or opaque (solid). I rate this book 10/10 for the great insight on all of the blocks. ​I recommend this book to people ages 10+ because it is a long book and it takes a while to read (about 3 hours).

​How (Not) to Annoy Mum by Dave Hughes & Holly Ife

Reviewed by Charlotte CariPS How (Not) to Annoy Mum is a funny stand-alone book. In this book three children constantly annoy their Mum. The character of mum is very loving, caring and gives lots of time to her kids. Like everyone in this book they are koalas. Throughout this book the character of mum wears a spotty T-shirt and black pants. This book is set all around the house, car and at the shops. The mood of the book is very heart warming and playful. On every page there are colorful and detailed illustrations. Overall How (Not) to Annoy Mum is a playful stand-alone book. I recommend that children aged 3 to 12 read this book. I rate How Not to Annoy Mum 5/10.

​Pony Crazy (Pony Tails #1) by Bonnie Bryant

Reviewed by Jess BPS The Pony Tails are a group of people who go on a trail ride. They meet a new rider, Corey. Read the book to find out the rest! I liked this heart warming book because they help Macaroni the horse and his sore legs. The main characters are Jasmine and May. My favourite character is Macaroni the pony because he is a horse and I like horses. I recommend this to 5-12 olds if you like horses and animals!

Show Time! (Hot Dog #7)  by Anh Do

Reviewed by Bentley MPS Show Time (Hot Dog #7) is about a group of friends. They entered a competition to earn some cash prize, but they didn't win so they told themselves that they might win next time. Then the friends all went to a wedding and disaster struck. My favorite character is Kev. I like Kev because he is big, large and super funny. I rate this book 7/10 because it's too short and the sentences are too short as well. I recommend is book to people who like funny books.

Black Cockatoo by Carl Merrison

Reviewed by James BPS Black Cockatoo is based in Queensland where an Aboriginal girl named Mia lives with her brother, mother and father as well as her extended family. Her brother Jy shot down a dirran (black cockatoo) with a slingshot, the dirran being her totem animal, meant that she couldn’t kill or eat the cockatoo. How will she look after the dirran and it’s broken wing? This book welcomes you into aboriginal culture and language. It also has been a finalist for many awards including The Children’s Book of the Year Award. I recommend this book to 10 to 14 year olds I rate this 8/10.

Once by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Zac BPS Once is about a boy named Felix, who is a Jewish boy living in Poland during World War 2. Felix escapes an orphanage not knowing what’s happening in the outside world. He is determined to find his parents. He comes across a little girl named Zelda who survived a house fire. After a bit of hiding Felix and Zelda get found and taken by the Nazis. The Nazis are now are taking them to a concentration camp. They get taken by a man claiming to be able to help them and assist find his parents but is it enough? I really enjoyed this book as it’s a historical fiction book. I recommend this book to 10 – 15-year old’s who like learning about war. Once is the first in a 7-part series. I rate this 9 / 10 as Zelda get annoying at times.

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith

​Reviewed by Imogen MPS This book is about a donkey doing lots of things. I liked this book because it is a bit funny, crazy, catchy and it is a bit funny too. I recommend this book to kids because this book tells them not to be silly, bad, crazy and not to get up to mischief. ​I rate this book a 9.5/10.

Karen's Haircut by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS This book is about how a little girl didn’t like how she looked so she went to a salon to get a haircut. The hairdresser cut to much hair and then the girl got bullied. She changed more about herself, like put make up on and changed her name more than 10 times, but her friend still didn’t want  to go to her party/fake wedding.  Then they had a talk and her friend liked her just the way she was. I recommend this book to 9 to 12 year olds and people who like drama. I rate this a 9/10. What I like about this story is there is some drama but people learn to be nice.

​Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton

Reviewed by Damika CariPS This auto-biography is about Bethany Hamilton, a world-famous surfer. She explains her life as a young surfer, documenting her recovery after a shark attack, the adjustments she had to make with surfing, and her belief in God. In this story Bethany is out for a surf when a shark rips off her left arm, she is then sped off to hospital. Will Bethany make it and will she recover? This is an inspiring story full with girl power and spiritual belief. I recommend this book for people 8-16, it’s a wonderful true story of faith, family and fighting for what you believe in. I enjoyed this book and found it quite inspiring, I happily rate it 8/10.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
​by Rick Riordan

Reviewed by Ember CariPS Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a captivating adventure that takes readers on an enthralling journey through Greek mythology. The story centers around Percy Jackson, a dyslexic and ADHD-diagnosed teenager who discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. From the moment he steps into Camp Half-Blood, the safe haven for demigods, he's thrown into a world of danger and intrigue. Riordan's storytelling prowess shines as he seamlessly weaves ancient myths into the modern world, creating a unique and immersive experience for readers. The characters are well-developed, with Percy's witty and relatable narration adding a touch of humor to the plot. The friendship dynamics between Percy, Annabeth, and Grover are heartwarming and form the backbone of the book. The quest to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt takes readers on an action-packed rollercoaster ride across various iconic locations, with each chapter brimming with twists and turns. The way Riordan makes mythology accessible to younger audiences while also engaging adult readers is a testament to his skill as a writer. While Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is primarily a coming-of-age tale, it also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery. It teaches important lessons about accepting one's identity and embracing uniqueness, making it not only an entertaining read but also an inspiring one. Overall, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a must-read for anyone who loves mythology, adventure, and a dash of humor. Rick Riordan's masterful storytelling sets the stage for a thrilling series that will leave readers eager to delve further into the magical world of Camp Half-Blood.

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Zaiv CariPS The BFG starts off with a ginormous tall human that apparently steals kids and eats them. One night the BFG stole a little girl and decided he wouldn't eat her. So, he took her to his cave in the giant lands and kept her safe from all the other giants. This little girl was like a little mouse to the enormous giant. Later on, in the book the giants get into a fight and try to eat the little girl but luckily they didn’t. I think this book is recommended for Grade 3/4s and over. I rate it 8/10.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #4: Step Closer by Scott Cawthorn

Reviewed by Shade CariPS This is book is a horror story and has mentions of blood but it has no overly gory pictures. It is based off the five nights at Freddy’s series which has been stapled in gaming and writing history forever. ​This book does not really have much of a story line to do with the actual Five Nights At Freddy's since the books are just fillers because Scott quit the games. It is a long story with a twist ending that I will not spoil. I recommend for ages 10-15. I rate it 7.5/10.

Crash And Burn (Mud, Blood and Motocross #2)
​by Mick Wade

Reviewed by Angus CariPS Crash and burn is a great book written by Mick Wade and the main character of is Nick Bishop. This book is about motorbikes and what teenagers get up to. It is entertaining and catchy. I rate this book 10/10 because it is a great book.  I recommend this book to aged 10 -14.

Kid President Totally Rules! by Jack Heath

Reviewed by Cooper M. CariPS This book has a kid in it and he is Jaxxon. His class doesn’t like him but then he becomes president. The characters are really funny. It is a really good book. I recommend this book for kids under 12 years old. I rate it a 7/10 so far.

Daring Delly Going for Gold by Matthew Dellavedova ​

Reviewed by Remi B. CariPS Daring Delly Going for Gold is about a Junior Basketball Tri-Nation Tournament that is hosted at Maryborough. Other basketball teams from across the world have come to play in the tournament. Some of the Maryborough Blazers are hosting kids from other teams, Delly gets a billet, it’s Max from America. Who will win the tournament and how will Delly say bye to Max? This was an enjoyable and entertaining book. ​I like how the text has some real information in it. I recommend this book  for ages 9-14. I rate this book an 8.5 /10.

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made by Stephen Pastis

Reviewed by Leilah S. CariPS Do you want a book about comedy and keeps you interested, well this is for you. This book is about a little boy and his assistant polar bear named Total. Timmy and Total own a detective agency, but not a very good one. You see Timmy isn’t very smart and neither is Total, so when they have to investigate something it never really works out. I like this book because it is funny and keeps me interested by making a load of different things that happen so I want to see the end. I recommend this book to people aged 7+ because it has some tricky words. I rate this book a 9.5/10 because it is very entertaining.

Jangles: A Big Fish Story by David Shannon

Reviewed by Wyatt CariPS This book is about when a teenager goes fishing one peaceful afternoon and gets pulled into the water by a massive fish. The fish shows the boy a special place. I recommend this book for people aged 6+.  loved it and I rate this book 9/10.

Move the Mountains: The Freedom Finders
​by Emily Conolan

Reviewed by Marley G. CariPS Wow! What an amazing book! In this book you are the main character. You also get to choose your own adventure, some ways will lead to continues, some to  cliff-hangers, but if you choose wrong it may not end too well for you... ​In this book you are living in Italy with an amazing teacher Charlie. One day he decides to move back to Australia so you can choose to go there after him. But you may have to face some challenging adventures. Choose wisely. This book is a big 10/10. I loved it because of all of the exciting new adventures. I recommend this book for ages 10+ as there are challenging words and it may not be appropriate for younger ages.

​Heroes of Footy by Kevin Sheedy

Reviewed by Billy R. CariPS Kevin Sheedy is guy who writes about AFL players old and young. He includes where they are from, what clubs they have played for and about their career goals, games and things they have won. He writes about players from many different clubs. I love this book because it has also inspired me to train harder. I recommend this book to people who love sport/AFL. ​I rate this book 10/10.

Baby-Sitters on Board! (The Baby-Sitters Club-Super Special #1) by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Peyton C. CariPS This book is about a group of girls going on a river cruise together, they go on a big ship with their families, other adults and lots of kids! The Baby-Sitters Club is a realistic fiction. This book is so fun to read with all of the detail, description and plot twists, leaving you curious of what comes next. All of the description and detail helps you visualize what is happening. I recommend it for ages 11-15 because it has words younger kids might not understand and it could be boring for older kids over 15. I rate this book a 9/10 because of all the plot twists and surprises!

Little Humpty by Margaret Wild

Reviewed by Harmony R. CariPS Little Humpty has a hyperactive energy while, Big Humpty has a low energy but loves to see Little Humpty smile. Little Humpty and Big Humpty live in the desert with trees and no animals in view. Ann James left her sketches with that rough look, that helps bring out an artistic energy. Overall I recommend Little Humpty to ages 5+. I rate Little Humpty 8.5/10.

Mulga Bill's Bicycle by A.B. Patterson

Reviewed by Lillian H. CariPS Mulga Bill’s Bicycle is a picture story book written by A.B. Patterson. In this story Mulga Bill buys himself a bicycle and then takes it for a ride. After that things don’t really go to plan. In Mulga Bill’s Bicycle the main character is Mulga Bill. His characteristics are that sometimes he is a bit of a bragger, he is also a happy man because he smiles a lot through the book until it gets closer to the end. This book is designed to entertain. It is a little funny at the start but gets a bit tense at the end. I recommend this book for 7 years plus because there are a few tricky words and parts might not make sense. ​I rate this book 6/10.

Clinton Gregory's Secret by Bruce Whatley

Reviewed by Deegan H. CariPS ​ Clinton Gregory's secret is a picture story book. Illustrated and written by Bruce Whatley, this book is about Clinton's imagination. Clinton Gregory's secret has been nicely painted with lots of work. Bruce has painted tons of characters like the dragon on the front cover. ​This book is a nice addition to read, but I believe this book is more aimed at years 4-10. This book is good, but its not for me, I rate it 3-5 stars.

​​Frog Finds A Place by Sally Morgan

Reviewed by Emilia CariPS Frog Finds a Place is a story with the main character being a green frog who loves the moon and wishes to reach it. Frog Finds a Place is set in the rainforest or bush. It has beautiful drawings and the backgrounds are extraordinarily detailed. It has a very simplistic but adventurous story line and is very calm. Overall I rate this story a 5 out of 5 stars. I  recommend that all ages read this book.

One Minute's Silence by David Metzenthen

Reviewed by ​Raif W. CariPS This book talks about the people from the past who sacrificed their lives for us. These soldiers really never slept, they were fighting day and night. Lest we forget. I rate this book 9/10 because it has great factual history. ​I recommend this book for ages 9+.

Donald Loves Drumming by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Hunter T. CariPS This story is about a rhino called Donald loves drumming but his family does not like it because it is noisy. So, he try’s new hobbies but fails. He does not give up trying new hobbies to do. He finds a new spot to play his drums and then he is a happy rhino again. Donald Loves Drumming is set in his house and his backyard.  The story goes through a variety of emotions. Donald starts off happy because he gets to play his drums. Half way through the book he gets sad because he can’t play his drums because he was too loud. We can see that he is sad because he's sitting under a tree with tears in his eyes. Then he builds something that makes him happy. ​The theme of this book is to never give up on trying new things. I would recommend this to all ages because it is a life lesson to never give up. I rate this book a 9.5 out of 10 (or 4.5 out of 5 drums).

​Back on Country by Adam Goodes 

Reviewed by Jed CariPS Back on Country is a Indigenous book written by Adam Goodes and Ellie Laing. This book is about people that live in the city that go and see their family and Elders in the country. This book is good for people who want to learn some Indigenous language. Overall this is a happy book that I recommend to everyone. I rate this book 6/10.

The Odd 1s Out by James Rallison

Reviewed by Maceo CLPS ​ This is an autobiography about a person who has learned a lot of things while growing up and can tell you about his humorous childhood. I like this book because he gives you tips on school like how to get with the cool kids. He also tells you about all the embarrassing moments in his life. I rate this book 10/10. I recommend this book for kids aged 9+.

Rules by Cynthia Lord

Reviewed by Levi CariPS Rules is a realistic fiction novel about a girl named Catherine who struggles through her summer with troubles such as; David (her brother with autism), fear of embarrassment and boy problems. This book takes on some problems that you don’t tackle in day to day life. It’s nothing like I have ever read before and that’s what makes it so interesting to me. This book isn’t about fairies and unicorns, its about real world problems. In my personal opinion I wish there was more books like this in the world because it goes to show that not everything is perfect. All in all, I loved this book and rate it a solid 9.5/10. I recommend it for children ages 12-15.

Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna

Reviewed by Eva D. BGS This is a daring and hopeful story of a teenager named Cassie waiting for her mother to return while she is left at a boarding school. Suspecting something's not right, she escapes the school and discovers the witching world, where she trains and learns ways to get and find her mother. I rate this book 10/10 ​I recommend this book for grade 3 and above.

​Under the Moonlight by Susannah Crispe

Reviewed by Ember CariPS The story is about a moose that tries to get away from a scary noise. The moose goes on an adventure confronting many challenges along the way. The main character in Under the Moonlight is a big, brown moose. The moose starts off being woken up by a frightful noise, stated on page 5 “A sharp noise awoke moose.” “Under the Moonlight he leapt up with fright.” Showing that moose is afraid. The moose goes on a journey trying to find a place where he feels safe, but he feels more comfortable when he finds a mouse that wants to be his friend. “He felt so much better with someone there” This book is set in winter. There is snow on the ground and snowflakes falling from the sky. The mood changes throughout the book.  You can tell this by the look on the characters faces and the by the way the author phrases the words. I like how this book shows that you don’t have to be afraid and that you are not alone. I recommend this book to people aged 5-7 because it is easy-read and a fun story.  I rate this book a 7/10.

It So Happens by Finzo

​Reviewed by George D. CLPS This children's book is absolutely the strangest book that I have ever read and probably the strangest book you will ever read too (I had this read to me when I was a kid and when you read books when you are older it is just more weird). It all starts at the house of the hero of the our story. His name is Algernon and he rolls his dice to see what he will do today. He will go bear hunting! On his way he finds a magical moustache-bearing rabbit riding a 7 foot tall fish who can tangle his tongue and gets upset easily (don't tell him I said that or else he will cry). Algernon meets the rabbit and he tries to shoot it with his single barrel flintlock and the the rabbit uses his magical incantations to summon a mountain between them and he runs away with his tongue twisting sensitive 7 foot tall fish (try and say that 10 times fast). Algernon wanders up the mountain to find a bear. Instead he finds a Swiss witch who turns people into stools (except only Dutch people because of their excellent diet). I am sorry that I have to end the story here but I can't give away all the book :( I rate the book 10 /10 because it is excellent. Reading it  when I am older made me laugh because it got read to me when I was younger.  I  recommend it to anyone who wants a laugh - the end is the best! :)

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Re-turn
​of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Emmett L. CariPS This is the ninth installment of Captain Underpants. George and Harold encounter a tiny, mad scientist named Tippy Tinkletrousers who originally had a giant robot suit. However, he lost the top part of his robot suit and now his big robot suit has turned into just robot legs. I rate this a 10/10 for its humor. I recommend this book to people who just want a laugh.

​Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks

Reviewed by Paul A. CariPS Minecraft: The Island is about a man waking up in the world of Minecraft with amnesia next to an island. Our survivor friend must do everything he can to survive his island prison. He must escape attacks of the undead, dodge exploding creepers, run from deadly creepy crawly spiders and more. This story comes from the author of World War Z. I recommend this book to kids 10 and over and rate it 10/10.

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

Reviewed by Luke CariPS Grumpy Monkey is a very good book to read anywhere in the world because it is very funny and entertaining to read.  I recommend it for all ages.  I rate it a strong10/10.

​Hold your Head High, Little Giraffe
​by Catherine Lukas

Reviewed by Sienna M. CariPS This book is about a giraffe and gazelle that go for a run to the water hole. The main characters are Ginny the giraffe and her friend Emma a dainty gazelle. Ginny the giraffe is insecure at first “Oh how I wish I could run like that” explained the giraffe. Emma the gazelle is a very open and supportive friend to Ginny. The author has set this book in the savannah. The landscape of this book has lots of dry grass as on page 3 the author has said “over the dry grass”. This book goes through a variety of moods. The giraffe starts off sad as she is insecure but later on happier as her friend Emma cheers her up. I think the author Catherine Lukas has done a wonderful job on making this appropriate for all ages. I recommend this to all ages. I rate it 8/10 as it encourages people who read it to always love yourself.

Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 
by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS Do you think you're brave enough to enter a humorous but odd imagination? If you are, then you have to read this book! There's multiple stories that will get you up out of your seat and there are big twists that you will never see coming. I really liked this book because there are a bunch of stories that are funny and scary. I rate this book 9/10. I reccomend this book for kids aged 8+

Macca's Christmas Crackers by Matt Cosgrove

Reviewed by Grace S. MPS Macca LOVES Christmas Day, but what he likes most about Christmas is finding his friends a PERFECT Christmas gift!!!! But then, oh no! Macca doesn't have any money is his piggy bank so Macca can't buy his friends a gift! Then one of his friends, named Al, says to him that he doesn't need to waste money on a friend, he can make a gift instead!!! I rate this a 10/10 because the book is amazing!!!! I recommend this book to children in Prep - Grade Three.

​Sam, Grace and the Shipwreck ​by Michelle Gillespie

Reviewed by Maddi C. CariPS This book is about a shipwreck that later sinks down under water. Grace and Sam show their bravery and try their very best to help as many people as they can while on horseback. There are two main characters in this book Sam, the older man, and Grace, a young girl that is ready to give anything a go. Sam is worried that she is going to get hurt as she has still got her whole life ahead of her. “Just be careful on that Smiler horse,” he says on page 28. This book is set on Calgardup beach with paddocks connected and a house connected to the paddocks. While they are saddling up the horses they move into the barn that is near the house. In the book they move to the beach were the book is mostly set as they are trying their hardest to help people. They gallop back and forth a few times while going over sand dunes. The mood in this book is very suspenseful and quite serious. You can tell in the illustrations as they are quite dark and words like “The boy sobs in fear”. You can just read and tell that it is a quite dark and serious story. I think that the main theme of this story is putting others before yourself “Sam and Grace plunge their horses into the surf” or “We have to help them” Grace yelled. You can see from the pictures how they are in the water putting others safety before theirs. They later got two medallions for their bravery. Sam, Grace and the Shipwreck is an awesome book. It really shows how much some people care. I rate this book a solid 9/10. I would definitely recommend it for ages above 8.

The Witches by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Audrey CLPS The Witches is written by the amazingly talented Roald Dahl. Right now you could be sitting right next to a witch, that is because they’re so hard to catch. They look the exact same as an every day lady you would see in the street but no, they are the complete opposite. This amazing book is about a young boy who lives with his Grandmama because his parents tragically died in a terrible car accident. But lucky for him Grandmama knows everything to know about witches. But what happens when Boy encounters the Grand High Witch? This book is fantastic! I loved the adventures boy and Grandmama had. I would recommend this book for all ages. I rate it a 10/10.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Reviewed by Evie BuniPS I love this book! I loved reading this when I was younger and I still love reading it today because this book is so simple, but so good. This book is also very well illustrated. I recommend this book to younger readers because it is better to read it when you are young. ​I rate it  10/10.

Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Evie BuniPS I loved the Bad Guys book. Book One was just the introduction and had the characters  starting to help out to try to become the good guys, not the bad guys. The main reason I liked this book was because it was good to read, meaning it was easy to read, and it didn’t jump to the next thing, but also it didn’t explain every detail. It had lots of interesting characters and pictures. The pictures match what  happens in the book, so I would definitely recommend this book to mainly younger kids. I thought this book was lovely and rate it 8.5/10.

Cool School by John Marsden

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS Could you survive your first day at your new and weird school? If you think you can, then this book will be a great book for you. This book is a choose your own adventure book. It has lots of twists and turns. You could find yourself at every single AFL game where your team always wins,or you could find yourself in the middle of the school that is burning down all around you. I liked this book because you would never know whats coming next. I rate this book 9/10. I recommend this book for children aged 8+

​Welcome to Tokyo (Paris Takes Over the World #3)
by Kyla May

Reviewed by Imogen J. BGS Paris takes over the world is a very cute book. It is a story but it has lots of facts about Japan in it. Paris goes to all different places with Kimiko, but then Kimiko lost her backpack. Kimiko and Paris become best friends. I rate this book a 10/10. ​I recommend this book for ages 7+.

A Clue for Clara by Lian Tanner

Reviewed by Iris M. BGS Clara the chook wants to be a famous detective but no one takes her seriously. One day the local policeman comes to visit Clara, who is friends with his daughter, Olive. Clara just might be able to solve the mystery of the stock thefts with help from Olive. I rate this book 10/10 because it is really funny. ​I recommend this book for 7 to 10 year olds.

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The Great Raspberry Mix-Up (Freddie's Amazing Bakery #1) by Harriet Whitehorn
​Narrated by Andy Creswell (Audio Book)

Reviewed by Eve C. BuniPS Freddie's Amazing Bakery is an audio book that I enjoyed listening to in the car. Freddie's Bakery is a great book because as you listen, you can picture the story in your mind. The audio book uses good describing words that help you to imagine the bakery treats, the people, the competition and the town where Freddie lives. The story is about a bakery competition which Freddie enters to bake a yummy raspberry treat, but Bernhard steals an important ingredient of Freddie's, making it hard for Freddie to finish his special creation. Freddie has a friend in Miss M, who helps Freddie during the competition, then Freddie does something really nice for Miss M at the end of the book. This audio book can be borrowed from Ballarat Libraries. I rate this book a 9/10.

The World's Worst Children by David Walliams

Reviewed by Ace CLPS The Worlds Worst Children is a book about ten children who are just terrible. Watch out! You might just die from reading this book because it will make you so hesitant to keep reading. Some of the children are; Peter the picker, I think you can guess that one, Drew the dribbler who always drools and Nigel the nit-boy, plus so much more. I wonder what will happen next? I recommend this book 10+ because it has really hard words. I rate this book 9.7/10.

​Cocoon by Aura Parker

Reviewed by Imogen J. BGS Cocoon is a super cute picture book. It is about a caterpillar in a cocoon waiting to become a butterfly. It has cute illustrations. I recommend this book for ages 4-10. ​I rate this book 10/10.

The Amazing Pat Cummins by Chris Maher

Reviewed by George D. CLPS Do you know who famous cricket bowler Pat Cummins is? Well wonder no more! This book is all about him and his journey from young, talented boy to captaining the Australian Ashes team. The Ashes is a very old cricket tournament that is between England and Australia where they battle it out to gain a replica of the sacred Ashes cup. Legend has it that the First Test wicket bails were burned and put into the cup, therefore it was named the Ashes. When Pat was a boy he was running home from kinder with four bags of lollies (Pat has three sisters) he went into the bathroom where the first of his three sisters was.He opened the door and she shut it back on his finger and chopped the end the finger clean off (this is bad for fast bowlers because the middle finger is the last bit that the ball touches so you use it for aiming but if the tip of your middle finger is off. I recommend this book to anyone who is into cricket and/or wants to learn more. I would rate this book 10/10 because I learnt so much reading this book.

​Wandi by Favel Parrett

Reviewed by Isabelle M. BPS Wandi is a heart touching story about a young alpine dingo who has a mixed-up time. As the title suggests, the main character is Wandi, a pure alpine dingo. He remembers his Mama's heartbeat and misses her soft tail. He has found himself in a suburban garden and meets a tall animal that walks on two legs. A human. I just loved the book, and Wandi himself, because he is just so beautiful. My favourite part was when Wandi met someone who changed his life, because I was glad he had someone to be there for him. I recommend this book for people aged 8-16. I rate this book 9.5/10.

Gustav & Henri by Andy Matthews

Reviewed by Travis CLPS This is 3 small stories in one great graphic novel book. Gustav and Henri were playing badminton and Gustav hit the shuttlecock into space. Now they have to get it. I rate it a 8/10 because it is funny, but a little to funny for me. I recommend it for 9 -10 years old.

Dog Man Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
​by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Henry BuniPS ​ Do you like the Dog Man books? Well this is the new book in the series by Dav Pilkey. Like all the other 10 books this one is crazy. Join Dog Man, Petey, li'l Petey, Molly, 80-HD, Sarah, Sarah's dog Zuzu and Chief on their way to stop Piggy, the leader of fleas, from taking over. This book is romance, drama and betrayal in one. I give it 10/10 for the excitement. I recommend this book for all ages and also for dogs.

​Ham Helsing#1: Vampire Hunter by Rich Moyer

Reviewed by Maceo CLPS This is a book about friendship and differences. The main character is a pig with an adventurous family background but this particular pig is totally different from his family. His family hunted vampires and now it's down to him. He hears bad news about one vampire so he goes on an adventurous journey to find the vampire. In the end there's a big twist. Does friendship take over or does Ham take a sharp left turn to disaster?  I like this book because there is a big twist and it's quite humorous. I recommend this book for kids aged 8+ because it is a graphic novel. I rate this book 8/10.

​Billy the Kid by Michael Morpurgo

Reviewed by Theo BGS This book is about a boy named Billy who played soccer and dreamed of playing for the Chelsea soccer team. Eventually he got into the team, shortly after his dad dies, but it’s 1939, and his brother goes to war. On a  telegram that gets sent to his house it says his brother has been shot so Billy joined the war. Then he got captured... I would recommend this book to people that are interested in ww11 it also has some info about world war 2. I would recommend it to 8-10 year olds. Personally I really like it and I hope you enjoy it too.

​Cut to the Chase (The Bad Guys #13)
​by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tannah CLPS Do you really think that you would be okay in a new universe, dimension or realm that you don't even know? Well think again. In Cut to the Chase, Mr Wolf and a few others are trying to get to the next doorway but the days go for a few minutes and the nights go for thirty seconds. I really like this book because it is funny and just amazing. I would reccomend this book to people over nine because in some books there are a few bad words. ​I rate this book 10/10.

​The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
​by C.S Lewis

Reviewed by Lewis SCPS This book is about four children moving into a new home and finding many different places, including a very peculiar one. There was a fairly big wardrobe in one of the spare rooms. So one of the four children called Lucy opened the wardrobe and found herself inside of a forest called Narnia, and it seemed to be Winter because you could only see a little snippet of greenery on the trees. Everything was covered in snow. My favourite part of the story was when they defeated the evil queen of Narnia, and then it became Summer so you could see green trees for miles and miles. I rate this book 7/10. Older kids would probably understand the language more, so I recommend this to ages 9 to 15. Read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to find more magical wonders inside.

Into the Wild (​Wolf Girl #1) by Ahn Do

Reviewed by Deeandra CLPS ​ Wolf Girl is about a girl named Gwen whose country is at war. She is forced to run away from her family into the woods. After running for hours she accidentally hit her head on a rock. When she woke up, she saw something golden in a bush and found it was a puppy. When the dog runs away she chases after it, until she finds it leads her to a lake. Gwen tried to drink from the lake, leaning on a log,but she fell into the lake. As if it was destiny, the dog called other lost puppies and told them to help the her. They try everything to save the girl, but what will they do to get her out of the lake? I rate this book 10/10 because it is such a funny book that I just couldn't get my eyes off it. I would recommend it to ages 7+ because there are a few tricky words for younger ages, but other than that, it is the perfect book.

​Painted Dogs and Doom Cakes
​(Exploding Endings #1) by Tim Harris

Reviewed by Brax BGS​ Exploding Endings are a lot of short stories, with hilarious endings, but not all of them end with exploding. I read one, on the last day of school, and I'm definitely going back to them next term. I rate it 9/10 because its really funny. I was reading it in bed one night, and I just couldn't help but laugh.  I recommend it for people who like funny books.

​Back to the Drawing Board (Making Friends #2) by Kristen Gudsnuk

Reviewed by Emily C. CLPS Imagine going from having no friends to having lots of friends because of a sketchbook. Dany had a crazy aunt that passed away and let people keep her stuff. Dany took a few sketch books to see what her aunt was about, but the book was magic and whatever you drew came to life. At first she didn't know it was magic and drew Prince Neptune (a character in a movie). After she found out that the book was magic she made money and other stuff. One day at school, Nick Maloney (a bully), came up and said something which made her upset. She ran to the toilet and got her sketchbook and decided to make someone who could be her best friend. After a while she found a name, Madison Fontaine, from New York City, kind, good at hair and makeup, friendly and her best friend obviously.  I like the story because you realise that you have a lot friends but you can't tell until you get another friend. Also there are other books in this series. I recommend this book for ages 8 and over as it is a comic book and easy to read. I give this book a 10/10 because it is very funny.

Mr Stink by David Walliams

Reviewed by Willow W. SPS Chole is just about the loneliest girl in the world but then she meets Mr Stink, the local tramp. He does smell a bit but he is the only person who is nice to Chloe. Mr Stink needs a home because he lives on the streets, so Chloe hid him in the garden shed. I like this book Mr Stink because it is funny and he cares about Chloe. I rate this book a 9/10. I recommend this book to Grade 3 and up.

Bruce Lee by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Jai B. SPS This book is about a boy named Bruce who is into martial arts and goes on to teach martial arts and star in movies, but when he was little he was a skilled actor like his Dad. This book follows his life and the challenges he faced growing up. It also talks about how he became respected in his field of work. I like this book because it is very interesting to read because it is full of facts and information. I rate this book a 9/10 I recommend this book to people who like martial arts or fighting books/movies.

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Ollie MPS There once was a pug named Pig, he didn't share anything with Trevor, his friend.  I recommend it to people who don't share. I rate this book 10/10 because it shows that being greedy is mean.

Azaria by Maree Coote

Reviewed by Grade 5/6 SPS Azaria was a two month old baby who went on an unpredictable camping trip with her family to Uluru. The family were exploring and making new friends before a tragic event occurred that changed all of Australia forever. Through this tragedy we learn to respect the harsh Australian Outback and all of the wild animals that live there. The biggest lesson that we learnt from this book was to never doubt the power of a mother's love.  We rate this book 10/10 and think it would be suitable for readers in Grade 5/6 and above. ​We would recommend this book for anyone who likes to read about true events and people who are interested in crime.

​Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Levi MPS ​ Pig was hogging all the fame from poor Trevor. Pig picked on Trevor but then when Trevor was getting photographed for the shoot, Pig pushed Trevor who hit the rocket and then it squashed Pig. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn a life lesson. ​I rate this book 10/10.

As Old as Time by Liz Braswell

Reviewed by Kiesha SPS The book I am reading is called As Old as Time and the Author is Liz Braswell I am still reading the book but I’m up to page 335 and there is 486 pages in the book. The book is about what if Belle's mother cursed the beast. They found out Mrs. Potts husband was murdered. I rate it a 10/10 and I think that everyone that loves to read mystery fairy tales can read this book or anyone else 😊

​Guide to Minecraft Dungeons by Mojang AB

Reviewed by Emmett L SPS The book is a guide to Minecraft Dungeons. Generally, the game is underrated, but I love the games plot. I wake up with my Arch-illager plushie everyday and its creative gameplay, explained in the book is immersive and fun Did I like the book? Yes. Mainly the parts with the illagers and mobs. I love this book like I love pickles. It’s fun and you cannot deny it. I would recommend this book to true Minecraft Dungeons fans. I rate it 10/10.

Peekaboo Poo: Number 2 by Lisa Regan

Reviewed by Tehya F-C. MPS Alfie used to hide his poo all around the house. Now he's a big brother, and Heidi, his little sister is following the genes, she's hiding poo everywhere! In the cat food, under the bed, on the welcome mat, and even in Dads' hat! Will she learn her lesson? Will she stop? Will she  change anything? Read the book to find out! This is a funny book. I recommend this book to people who like poo comedy or people 3-4+ years old. I rate this book 7/10 because it is pretty simple.

Spaceboy by David Walliams

​Reviewed by Charlotte K. SPS A space person landed in Ruth's aunt's farm. When Spaceboy landed in the paddock he set fire to it and hurt his knee. When Ruth saw that he had hurt his knee she ripped off the sleeve of her pjs and wrapped it around his knee as a bandage. I love this story because it is adventurous. I recommend it to anyone who likes adventure. I rate it 10/10.

Quint and Dirks Hero Quest (The Last Kids on Earth #7.5) by Max Brallier

Reviewed by Paul A. SPS The Last Kids on Earth is a book series and show on Netflix. This book in the series is about Quint and Dirk trying to help a town of monsters, so that they find their friends. The quest they must complete isn’t easy because they must slay a dragon! I like this book because of the characters and the intros. I recommend this book to people who like sci-fi. I rate this book 10/10.

Twins by Varian Johnson

Reviewed by Audrey CLPS Written by the fabulous Varian Johnson and illustrated by Shannon Wright, this amazing book is about a pair of sisters who believe it or not are twins. Maureen is the quiet one but Francine or Fran is the more confident one but what happens when Maureen runs for class president and so does Fran. Being a twin means having a friend forever …….right? I love this book so much from the humour to all the push ups Richard did. I give this book a 10/10 star rating. I do not recommend that this book is not suitable for kids under the age of nine because it is based in a high school environment.

Code Name Bananas by David Walliams

Reviewed by Alesandra D. SPS ​ What would you do if your best friend was going to disappear? Well this young boy, Eric couldn’t just let his best friend get put down! This boy’s best friend lives in a zoo. Eric loves her with all his heart. So, Eric and his Uncle Sid hatch up a plan so Gertrude the gorilla can escape the old London Zoo. I love this book so far! I love it because David Walliams has really hooked me in with this storyline. I rate it a 9/10. I would recommend this book to people who like adventure and gorillas.

Hot Dog by Ahn Do

Reviewed by Tannah B. CLPS Hot Dog is a really interesting book about Hot Dog a sausage dog, Lizzie a chameleon, and Kevin a cat, going on an adventure to save a baby bird who fell out of his nest. The nest is in a big pine tree at a park. From the park they go to a farm, a river, a lighthouse and a waterpark. I would recommend this book to people aged seven and over because a few of the words are a little bit difficult. Honestly I rate this book 10 out of10!!!!

Extra Weird (Weir Do #3) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Holly W. SPS Weir’s a hilarious and clever young boy. He’s always trying to find answers to all his problems. His family is very loud and also VERY crazy. Weir’s family is trying to win the talent show. His dad is learning some crazy dance moves to perform at the talent show. I HIGHLY! recommend this book to anyone that enjoys this type of humour. I rate this book 8/10.

Big Shot (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #16) by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Maceo CLPS ​ Big Shot is a book about a humorous, big headed middle school kid who's life is a total wreck. He thinks his talent in sport is making everyone else look good. One day his school is having a sports day and he thinks that this is is his chance to prove himself, but that doesn't go very well. A while later he finds out that basketball tryouts are on so he tries that and he makes the cut. His team doesn't win a game. Eventually his Mum finds out that there is a second chance tournament. Will his team go home with the joy of winning or will not everyone go home with a win? I like this story because he thinks he can make a difference or a movie. I recommend this book for kids aged 8+. I rate this book 10/10.

​Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #)
by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Skyler C. SPS This book is about a kid who thought he was the reason why his family is rich. He tried to do everything/ by himself but failed most of the time. I think Year 6 to Year 8 should be reading this book. I rate this book 10/10.

​Holes by Louis Sachar

Reviewed by Deeandra CLPS What would you do if you were sent to a disgusting, hot, desert camp? Well you don't have to, because Stanley Yelnats had that experience. He "stole" a famous baseball players shoes, then he was given the option to either go to prison, or Camp Green Lake ( it wasn't green OR a lake) and being the person he was, he wanted to go to Camp Green Lake, not knowing the dangers. All kids want to dig holes, right? Well think again! After spending even an hour at Camp Green Lake, you'd want to hang up your shovel. Stanley is lucky enough to make friends at Camp Green Lake, but his "no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing-great-great-grandfather" isn't helping at all! I recommend this book for kids aged 9+ because there are violent scenes here and there. I rate this 9/10 because it is a really funny book, but it has a few boring or violent scenes. It has a few tricky words, but it is a great book that I would definitely recommend to you.

Thelma The Unicorn by Aaron Blabey

​Reviewed by Grace S. MPS Thelma was once normal pony, but she dreamed of being a unicorn! Thelma found a carrot in the field and tied it to her nose. Thelma thought she was a unicorn herself! A truck drove by and had pink paint and glitter in the truck! The truck spilled the paint and glitter all over Thelma! Everyone loved her and thought she was a unicorn. Then Thelma got tired of all the fame and ran home to take of the paint, the glitter and the carrot. I loved this book because it taught me to love me for who I am and accept myself as who I am. I recommend this book to grade 3s and under. I rate this book a 9/10 because it was AMAZING!!!!!

Stay Coo (Real Pigeons #10) by Andrew McDonald

Reviewed by Ace. CLPS Real Pigeons is about five pigeons trying to fight crime. They all have powers: strength, navigation, bendy, stretchy, and disguise. I like this book because it's exciting, funny and has lots of action. I recommend this book for ages 9-12. I rate it 10/10.

Wombat Stew by Marcia Vaughan

Reviewed by Grace S. MPS One beautiful day at a billabong a dingo wanted to make Wombat Stew that was gooey, yummy and chewy. But then wombat's friends come to help Wombat not become a Wombat Stew, Dingo's idea of Wombat stew goes out of hand...  I recommend this book to students in grades 3-6, because it is funny and shows many Australian animals. I rate it a 9/10.

​The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith

Reviewed by Trinity K. MPS ​ The donkey only had three legs, only had one eye and he liked to listen to country music. He was quite tall and slim but he stunk and he was mad sometimes. He was mischievous, but he looked nice. I recommend this book to Grades 1-6 because it kept me very interested.  I liked this book because it was very funny, I rate it a 9/10.

Dharma the Llama by Matt Cosgrove

Reviewed by Jack F-D. MPS ​Dharma is a llama who loves reading books but Dharma does stuff differently to the herd. For example, while they're going up, she goes down. All of the the other lamas didn't like Dharma. ​I like this book because it's funny.  I recommend this book to people that like reading rhyming books. I rate this book 7.5/10.

By The Billabong by Maura Finn & Cate James 

Reviewed by Evie H. MPS A little boy was walking by the billabong. He saw possums, spiders, emus, dingoes, wombats and crocodiles. At the end of the book all of  the animals came to the boy's house and stayed the night. I like that the book has lots of different animals. I recommend this to kids. ​I rate this book a 9.8/10.

Little Nic's Big Day by Nic Naitanui 

Reviewed by Ryda C. MPS ​There was a boy named Nic and it was his first day at school. At first, he was embarrassed but he ended up making lots of friends! This book teaches you not to be scared of going to school. I recommend this book to Preps-Big Kids! ​I rate this book a 10/10.

Macca's Christmas Crackers by Matt Cosgrove

Reviewed by Jack F-D. MPS Macca is an alpaca who loves Christmas. Macca would put up heaps of Christmas lights until he ran out of them, and then the Christmas tree was covered from top to bottom. Macca has a big list of presents that he would love to buy his friends. But when Macca checks his piggy bank, he realises that he's spent all of his savings. ​I liked the book because it is about giving gifts to people. I recommend this book to anyone. I rate this book 10/10

Tippy and Jellybean: the True Story of a Brave Koala Who Saved Her Baby From a Bushfire
​by Sophie Cunningham 

Reviewed by Max MPS One day there were two koalas named Tippy and Jellybean. They had a peaceful life until a bush fire started. All of their koala friends started to climb to the top of the tree. When she fell toward the fire, Tippy curls around Jellybean. What do you think happened then? I think it is a good book for koala facts and learning. ​I rate this book a 10/10.

The Very Super Bear by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Addison C. MPS One day in the jungle a bear found something orange. It was perfect for a cape so bear helped other animals.  A yellow object was ripping down trees. Bear threw flowers onto the object. The object stopped at one tree. Bear ran over and the owl thanked bear and said that he was thankful that bear had found his picnic rug. I liked the expression in this book. I recommend this book to 9-10yr olds. ​I rate it 9.9/10.

Pig the Grub by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Ethan K. MPS Pig the Grub is a fantastic book but really quite off-putting! The characters are clean Trevor, and reeking Pig! At the very end of the book Pig finally leant his lesson, but not before flooding the house! I loved this book because it had a hilarious recipe and my two favorite characters, Pig and Trevor. I would recommend this book to everybody that isn't reeked out. I rate it, a well deserved, 10/10.

There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Mozzie
by P. Crumble 

Reviewed by Tyson R. MPS There was a lady who swallowed a mozzie, then she swallowed an echidna, then a snake and a bunch of animals next. What I liked about the book was when she swallowed a bunch of animals. I would recommend this book to all ages. I rate it 10/10.

The World's Worst Pets by David Walliams

Reviewed by Sophie P. MPS In the World’s Worst Pets there are many different stories like The Bad Bunny, Picasso the Pony and many more. My favourite story is the Secret Diary of a Supervillain's Cat because it has a cute cat named Candelabra. I would rate this book 9/10. ​I think kids under 12 would like this book.

Pig the Fibber by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tehya F-C. MPS ​ Pig the Pug would always lie to get his own way. He fibs a lot, everyday! He wasn't very clever and whenever he got into trouble, he would always blame Trevor! He did a big whiff and said it wasn't him at all, he looked behind the treats but there was a big bowling ball.... Can you guess what Pig does next? This is a really good book. I like it because it will teach children not to lie because there are always consequences. I recommend this book to people who fib a lot. I rate this book 10/10 because it is really funny!

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Stephen Hawking
by Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by George D. CLPS This book is a part of the Little People Big Dreams series of books that tell the reader about amazing and inspiring people in a children's book style. Have you ever wondered how the tiny little light that escapes from a black hole called ‘Hawking Radiation’ was found out? Well wonder no more! This book explains the inspirational life story of Stephen Hawking. Find out about his journey of little boy to famous physicist and even going to SPACE! I recommend this book to ages 0 to 100 because I believe his story can inspire anyone. I rate this book 10/10 because I felt really inspired to do something for a better way of life! If you liked Stephen Hawking you may consider checking out other books about him.

​Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS ​ Here we are again with another adventure with Raina! This book is a comic-style easy read book. The pictures are hilarious and cheeky, you might even get to see a bottom! Every time someone says the word ¨spew¨,  Raina needs to vomit. My favourite part of the book is where Raina needs to go to the toilet and there is a big line and a mum needs to get a toilet-training toddler to the toilet and he has an accident. I rate this book an 8.5 /10 because there was lots of teasing in the story and I don´t think teasing is nice. I recommend this book to people who like books with lots of funny pictures., especially readers aged 7 to 11.

Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger (Danger is Everywhere! #1)
by David O'Doherty

Reviewed by George D. CLPS Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger is the first of three books and a hilarious series by David O’Doherty and Chris Judge. This book has a long title that’s for sure, but there’s something else for sure that Docter Noel Zone is - paranoid. (Also Docter is purposely spelt wrong because Noel only had to study for one year to become a Docter, but he had to spend 6 years to become a Doctor and he liked the title, so he took the easy way out). Docter Noel Zone is a dangerologest (which is a fancy way of saying he “studies” danger). He believes that every thing is dangerous. For example, he believes anyone who rides a Segway is a vampire, so if you see anyone riding a Segway at night I suggest you run to the nearest church. Docter Noel Zone also has a complicated relationship with his next door neighbour Gretel, who owns a cabbage store, (cabbage is Noel’s favourite food). He lives alone with the exception of his pet rock Dennis, and sleeps in a bathtub (because beds are dangerous and you can fall of at any time when you're asleep but bathtubs on the other hand have sides to prevent you from falling off.) Noel’s house is positioned right behind the zoo, specifically, the giraffe enclosure. Occasionally they drop and spit leaves all over his garden and give him mean stares. ​The book is full of many more things to be “fearful” of (in Docter Noel Zones mind) and many more things for you to discover and enjoy. Also, watch out for page nine of this hilarious graphic novel. My overall summary of this book is that it made me laugh, I was excited to turn the next page and the best thing is this is only book 1! I rate this book 9/10 but because of the pre-mentioned danger around page 9, for Noel’s sake, I’ll give it a 9.5 / 10. I recommend this book to any age. Even my grandmother enjoyed reading it!

Sonic the Hedgehog: Crisis City by Ian Flynn

Reviewed by Callum SPS This book is about Sonic talking about his adventure with the Zombots. Sonic got the Zombot's virus.  I like it because in his adventure something bad happens to him and his friends.    I recommend this to Grade 1 + . I rate it 10/10.

The Odd 1s Out: The First Sequel by James Rallison

Reviewed by Sienna L. MPS James talks about lots of different things. James talks about how the teacher thought him and his sister were dating because he gave him a sympathy rub on his hand.   He talks about his dogs, Floof and George. He tells the story of how his  mum told him to save some random worms from the neighbour's yard. I recommend this book to ages 9 and up. I love this book so much because it's so funny and cool. I rate it 10/10.

DK Concise Atlas of the World by Andrew Heritage

Reviewed by Riley E. SPS  The World Atlas is a BIG book about different countries and states. I liked all the facts in the book. It talks about how the Earth is made up. It has the flags of the world. If you look at the index, it is massive. I am very interested on a page about the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. I rate this book a 10/10 because I just really like my Atlas. I recommend this book to people who love facts about the world!

Attack of the Zittens (Bad Guys Episode 4)
​by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tehya F-C. MPS ​ ​The Bad Guys have to fight off the Zittens but they are after them! Now their mission is to escape them and turn them back into kittens! Dr Marmalade,  the guinea pig, is mad scientists who turned all the kittens into zombie kittens! Zittens! The Bad Guys try to fight the Zittens without getting turned into them! ​This is a very funny but cool book. It has humorous violence (not too violent though!) It is pretty funny and fun! I recommend this book to people 7+ years old. I rate this book 9/10.

​Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Alesandra D.R. SPS   Charlie bought a chocolate bar and got a golden ticket. He gets to go Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.   I liked the story because liked the movie.  I recommend it to Grade 3 - 7.  I rate it 8/10

Stolen Girl by Trina Saffioti 

Reviewed by Tehya F-C. MPS This book is about an aboriginal girl who got taken away by a white man. She got taken away from her family to a bad orphanage. Lots of Aboriginal kids were there. The girl had to wake up to a bell in the early morning, every day. She never got to see her family. They didn't even let her have her aboriginal name! She remembers stories from her mother, so she sings them to feel like her mum’s there. The girl gets yelled at for using aboriginal language at the orphanage. She says her old, aboriginal name to herself over, and over again at night, and again, she gets in trouble. She has to do labour for the orphanage. Some kids got adopted to do more labour, as a maid. This book is good to make people aware of the Stolen Generation, and what Sorry Day is for. It brings awareness to the Stolen Generation. I recommend this book to people aged 6+. I rate this book 8.5/10.

Really Interesting Stuff for Kids by David Fickes

Reviewed by Brax R. BGS This book is one of the most interesting books I’ve read this year, it contains loads of facts based on science, nature, animals, history and geography. Did you know the jellyfish never stops moving? That’s one of the facts in this book. The person who created it is an awesome trivia collector and I can’t think of anything else that would make it better. I will give it 10/10. I recommend it for ages 9-18. It’s interesting for all ages. When I read it with my mum or dad, we nearly always find a fact that we all didn’t know, so awesome book!

​The Seagull Who Soared by Dave O'Neill

Reviewed by Imogen J. BGS This is an amazing book. It has lots of adjectives and sets the scene really well. It also rhymes. This book is about a seagull that went on a big adventure. It also has really pretty pictures. I recommend this book for ages 5+. I rate this book a 9.5/10.

Demon Dentist by David Walliams

Reviewed by Isla B. SAPS This book sets a great scene of a poor boy and his Dad. Do you hate going to the dentist? This is a book about a boy named Alfie who HATES the dentist. When Alfie was young his tooth needed pulling out. The dentist tried getting his tooth out; he even made other staff and patients come to pull it out. In the end, they pulled the WRONG TOOTH OUT! My favourite part was when Alfie pulled Raj’s tooth out and it hit an old woman. When I read Demon Dentist it made me think I should be like Alfie and help out my parents more too. This book makes me think of the book Billionaire Boy because it is by the same author and has similar language. I enjoyed all the little details that they added. I recommend this book to those 6 and over because there might be scary scenes for younger people. I also think the chapters could be shorter. I rate this book 10/10 because it was great.

Just Joking by Robin Terry Brown

Reviewed by Imogen J. BGS Just joking is a very funny joke book. The jokes inside make me and my family laugh. I recommend this book for ages 5+. ​I rate this book a 10/10.

Splashy Weird! (WeirDo #11): by Anh Do 

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS ​ ​Splashy Weird is the eleventh story in the Weir Do series and is based on a school swimming carnival. Weir HATES swimming because he always gets water up his nose and in his ears. He doesn’t want to go to the swimming carnival and tries many different ways to get out of going. Will Weir make it to the swimming carnival?  I rate this book 8.5/10 because there are funny pictures to accompany the story.  I recommend this book to ages 6-10 years old as it is an easy read and the pictures can help the younger readers understand it.

Little Bird's Day by Sally Morgan 

Reviewed by Eve C. BuniPS This was a book about a little bird's day and the bird had other animals around him, including echidna's, lizards, snakes and other pretty birds. He circled with the wind and reached the crimson blossoms and then the rain came and it was refreshing for him on his fuzzy feathers. The bird has black and white coloured feathers and the backgrounds in the book were amazing with beautiful colours such as reds, yellow, oranges, browns, whites and native trees. The artwork on the page was painted. I would recommend this book to kids who like calm and beautiful stories and pictures. ​I rate this book 9.5/10.

Dawn and the Impossible Three:  The Baby Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin 

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS ​ Dawn and the Impossible Three is a novel in the Baby-sitters Club series. It was written by Ann M. Martin and illustrated by Gale Galligan. If you like romance, then this is the book for you. There are troublemakers in this story too! Dawn babysits three little kids who rely on Dawn more than their mum. Read about their adventures to find out what happens! I recommend this book for readers aged 7-12 years old. ​I rate this book 9.5/10 because it is a little dramatic, and I love drama!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
​by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Toby. BuniPS  This book is all about how Greg has chores to do and he asks Rodrick, his brother for some tips. This book is very good and there are a lot funny bits in there. I recommend this book for 9-12-year-olds. ​I rate this book 9/10

Crunch by Kayla Miller

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS This awesome and exciting book is about how a young girl called Olive has to juggle between homework, making a fabulous movie, doing boring Berry Scouts and then add in lots of drama with trying to keep friendships on top of it all. I love this book so much because it made me laugh and also it’s very action packed. I would read it again and again. I give this a 10/10 rating and think children under the age of nine should probably not read it because the content of the story is for older kids.

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Amber M. BuniPS This book is about a girl called Raina who had anxiety about different things like when she heard the word vomit and when her friend left to go to a different school and a different city. In this book Raina learned how to manage her anxiety in different way. I like this book because sometimes I have the same feelings. I recommend this book for people above 6 years old.

​My Dog Bigsy by Alison Lester

Reviewed by the Year 3/4 students BPS This book is a picture book by Australian author Alison Lester. Bigsy is a mischievous little dog with a big personality. Every morning this energetic puppy visits the animals on the farm, such as cows, kangaroos, ducks and more! Bigsy is a lovable ratbag who makes a racket as he runs around and socialises on the farm! This heart-warming book, would be a fun read for children aged about 1-10. ​We rate this book 8.5/10.

The Book That No-one Wanted To Read
​by Richard Ayoade

Reviewed by Daniel V. SAPS This is about the book no one wants to read (but you’ll love to read this book review!) This book is a creative way to write a book because instead of a person writing the book, a BOOK writes the book. I give this book an 8/10. It's funny but not an action-packed story. I recommend this book to 7-10-year-olds because the pictures made me laugh and it'll make you laugh too.

​Bruce Lee by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Gage SPS This book is about a person that was born in San Francisco. The nurse at the hospital gave him his famous name. His parents gave him the name Lee Jun-Fan. He was really interested in all kinds of sports like fencing, boxing, kickboxing and MMA, but he got into a whole lot of fights with the local gang members and was often taken to the doctor. The doctor told him to stop and he finally stopped. He did only one UFC fight. ​I rate this book 10/10 and recommend it to everyone because it is a great book!

As Old as Time by Liz Braswell

Reviewed by Kiesha V. SPS I am still reading this book! So far, Belle found out that her mother was an enchantress but Belle didn't remember her mother that much. I love this book because it's my favorite fairy tale. I would recommend this to everyone! I rate it a 10/10.

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

Reviewed by Zac BPS How can one horse make an effect on the war? This book is set in Europe in 1914 on a farm. Joey (the horse) is sold at an auction to become a working farm horse and he is loved by the owner’s son Albert. After some time, a war is called against Germany (WW1).  Joey is sold to the army for money and taken to war. He has to adapt to harsh circumstances and strangers all around him. I loved this book because I love historical fiction. I also enjoyed this book since it’s like no other, as it’s from the horse’s perspective, but it is a bit short.  I rate it 9/10. I recommend this to 10-year olds+ as it has complex words.

Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! (Bad Guys Episode 15)
by Aaron Blabey

​Reviewed by Zaiden SPS ​ This story is where five friends have to kill a giant centipede and have to find the others to help the one to kill the centipede. I like this book because there's lot's of action and villians. I recommend this for students in Years 3-6. I rate it 8/10.

Weirdo 2: Even Weirder! By Anh Do

Reviewed by Evie. BuniPS I have read this book about 100 times and it is my go-to book. It is about a young boy and his name is Weir and his last name is Do. Weirdo 2 is so amazing and gets you hooked on the series. Number 2 is one of my favourites. It’s about Weir going on a class trip to the zoo and he wants to be cool, especially in front of his crush because he wants to go to his crush's birthday party. I 100% recommended it to everyone especially people who like funny and short books. I rate it a 9.5/10.

Getting into Basketball
by Ron Thomas and Joe Herran 

Reviewed by Joel C. SPS The book is about basketball, it teaches you how to play and the rules. I like the book because it teaches you the rules and how to play. I rate this book a 9 out of 10. I would recommend this book to grade 2-6 students.

The Last Kids on Earth: Quint and Dirks Hero Quest
by Max Brallier 

Reviewed by Paul A. SPS ​​This book is about an epic side quest to a book series I like. The series is about four teenagers surviving the apocalypse. This story is about buddies Quint and Dirk and their quest to find their friends. I like this book because of the humour and the adventure. I like the intros when they talk to the readers. I recommend this book to people who like sci-fi and humour. ​I rate this book 10/10.

Five Nights At Freddy's: Blackbird
​by Scott Cawthon

Reviewed by Emmett L. SPS The book is a bundle of three stories. Story one is about a kid named Nole who is hunted by a Blackbird. Story two is about a kid named Jake who is dying. Story three is about a kid named Toby who cheats at a game.  ​Story one is my favorite because it has a happy ending, but the other two stories feel out of place. I rate this a 7/10. I recommend this to anyone who likes horror.

Jurassic World: Dinosaur Field Guide
by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz 

Reviewed by Liam. BPS What are dinosaurs? This magnificent book covers many different topics such as dinosaurs (obviously), non-dinosaurs, Pterosaurs and marine dinosaurs. It teaches people about what time period they came from. For example the T-rex came from the late cretaceous period. This book also covers a dinosaurs diet (or what they ate), friends, enemies, where the dinosaurs were found, the year they were named, size, followed by a picture of the dinosaur compared to a 1.2 metre tall child and an interesting fact. ​I recommend this book to people aged 10+ because some of the descriptions and pictures can be confronting but not violent.  I rate this book 10/10 for the great wording of the descriptions and the detailed pictures.

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
by Lauren Tarshis

Reviewed by Henry O. BuniPS Ever wonder what it will be like to have been on the Titanic? How it to be on board in first class? How people felt when it sank? Well this is the book for you. It is about George Calder (his age is not said but I can predict he is ten or eleven years old) travelling on the Titanic with eight year old sister Phoebe and Aunt Daisy. George is a kid who loves to have adventures and fun. One night at dinner George overhears a conversation about a mummy from Egypt travelling on board the ship so that night, being him, he snuck out of the room. Later on, when he finds the crate, he starts to open the crate... when a robber stops him and opens it himself. Just when he opens the lid, CRASH! I recommend this book for people aged 10+ or brave and mature kids. I rate this 10/10.

Spaceboy by David Williams 

Reviewed by James. BPS ​Spaceboy is about a young girl named Ruth who lives on an old farm with her cruel Aunt Dorothy and three-legged dog Yuri. Suddenly one night a UFO comes crashing down in a nearby field. Ruth, being curious, goes to investigate and finds an alien in a silver spacesuit. How will Ruth hide her alien friend from her cruel Aunt and the police? I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to people aged 8 yrs+.  I rate this book 9/10.

Weirdomania! (Weirdo #) 13 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS There was a big wrestling match with everyone's favorite wrestler called "The BLOCK"- he didn't lose a match. Weir's family couldn't afford tickets. Luckily their teacher announced that  whoever had the best costume would win tickets for them and their family.  ​Weir, his grandpa and his sister made a costume of Blockhead (their bird) and Fido (their dog) mixed together. Everyone loved his costume but everyone liked Bella's more, so she got the tickets. Then Bella's Dad said they already had tickets, so they gave them to Weir and his family. Once they got there, The BLOCK called Weir's mum onto the stage and she was unbeatable! The BLOCK was shocked, so then two wrestlers went against her, but still won. I rate this book a 10 /10. ​I recommend this for people who like funny books.

Smile by Raina Telgemeier 

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS Smile is a comic strip-style novel. It is based on a true story written by Raina Telgemeier and illustrated by Stephanie Yue. In the story, Raina knocked one of her teeth out and pushed another into her gum after tripping over. Raina’s story follows her journey of countless dental work plus everyday events, including friendships and an earthquake! Will Raina smile again? ​I liked that this story was written in a comic strip with many colourful pictures. ​I rate this book 8/10 because sometimes there are too many pictures and not enough words. It is an easy read. I recommend this book to people aged 8-13 years old.

How My Body Works: The Blood Platelets
​by Albert Barille 

​Reviewed by Brax R. BGS How my body works is a series of educational books about your body. This one specifically is about your blood, blood platelets and how they help your body function. I love the way they teach us with the characters which makes learning fun. I have many favorite parts of the book, but my favorite is the different blood cells. But it's not just the book that’s great, it’s the whole series, although I did recognize that with the blood groups diagram, they forgot to write down the donor and the giver. Other than that, good book! I rate this book a 9/10. The book is great for 9-16 year-olds who want to research their blood.

The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea 
by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS  This book is about how a young girl called Kristy (whilst choking on pizza) comes up with an amazing idea for a babysitting club. To make friendships and help kids, but it ends up in lots of drama. Babysitting isn’t always easy - cranky toddlers to mysterious secrets. The Baby Sitters Club always know what to do (most of the time). I give this book a 10/10 star rating  ​I recommend this book for kids over the age of 10 because young children might not understand the concept of it.

Minecraft Combat Handbook by Stephanie Milton

Reviewed by Liam BPS How can you defend yourself in Minecraft? Minecraft is full of dangers so you need to defend yourself from these dangers. This book covers many topics such as; tools/weapons, food, exploring, going into caves, going to the Nether and the End, surviving, mob stats and defending yourself. This book helped me when I started to play Minecraft and now I’m a great Minecraft player. This book solved all of my troubles and it will solve all of your troubles, so all you have to do is sit down and read. I recommend this book to people aged 7 and above because of the  complex words and language. I rate this book 10/10 because it is easily set out and easy to read.

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Reviewed by Zac BPS How can one small boy survive poverty in the 1800s? Oliver was orphaned from a young age and has left an orphanage by himself. Soon he finds a group of kids that pickpocket to survive, and it’s lead by an old man that has got lots of stolen goods, but it might not be good enough for Oliver.  I was really fascinated by this novel as I love historical fiction books. I also enjoyed how the police never caught them in the act of pickpocketing. I rate this 10/10 (I love it). I recommend this to 12-year-olds and above.

​Monday – Into the Cave of Thieves
by Ralph Lazar

Reviewed by Amber M. BuniPS This book was about a boy called Dash and his KB-15 which flashed when there was danger close by. Danger...  like a group of ninjas called the Scallywags, and the two-tailed Devil Cat which was causing Dash a lot of trouble. I liked this book because there was a lot of secrets and mysteries in the story. I recommend this book for people who like mystery stories. I rate this book 8/10.

​Once by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Rubygrace CLPS Once is a book about a Jewish orphan named Felix during World War 2. Felix escaped from the orphanage to go out and find his parents. While trying to find his parents he ended up saving a girl his age from a burning house. Read this book to find out if Felix and Zelda find their parents. I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it for ages 10+. I rate this book a 10/10.

The Boy, the Wolf and the Stars by  Shivaun Plozza

Reviewed by Maceo R. CLPS This story is about a boy named Bo and his loyal pet fox, Nix. His parents died when he was still a baby. He was left in a basket but then a farmer found him. He grew up with them until he was nine or twelve. He had a daily routine where he gave a tree some magic powder to keep it growing. One day the tree starts dying and the stars are dying and it's up to Bo to save them and defeat the wolves. I personally like this story because there are a lot of ups and downs and some anticlimaxes which every good book needs. I rate this book 10/10. I recommend this book for teens aged 12+.

​The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier

Reviewed by Lincoln G. SAPS ​ The Deadly Daylight is a mysterious book for teens and tweens. It's “an Alice England mystery”. Alice is in her teens and is constantly surrounded by death as she works at a funeral home, which is “apparently unusual for her age”. Alice comes close to the death of her friend, Violet’s relative, which she suspects was not of natural causes. Alice and Violet’s friendship takes an unexpected turn following the death. Besides the fact of the peculiar death of Violet’s relative at the pier, and the suspicious noises and lights from under the dock that night, Alice is also having her own suspicions about her sister, after her picture on the kitchen wall keeps falling when Alice speaks of death. I rate this book 10/10 for it has lots of awesome but peculiar words that Ash Harrier has written and the whole way through I was wondering how it would end. ​I recommend it for tweens and teens.

Seven Days by Fleur Ferris

Reviewed by Keaghan W. SAPS Seven Days is a fiction book written by Fleur Ferris. Seven Days is a story about Ben who doesn’t want to stay with Josh, his only cousin, because he feels his parents dumped him. Ben only has seven days to solve the mystery of a century-old dangerous and thrilling adventure. My favourite part of the book is when they go to the zoo because they find something related to their Great Grandfather. They were looking for his grave and the journal. I rate this book a 10/10 because it was a really great book full of adventure. ​I recommend this book for ages 8 and up.

 Ninja Clones (Ninja Kid #5) by Anh Do

Reviewed by George D. CLPS Ninja Clones is an action comedy that is by popular writer and artist Ahn Do. This particular book is based at school camp and tells the reader how Nelson and Kenny get through it but with a twist. (sorry I wont tell you). In this book they have ninja clones because they have alter egos and when they are being Ninja Kid and H-Dude the clones will act as their normal selves and no-one will be suspicious. I would recommend this book to anyone who can read it. I rate it 8/10.

Diper Överlöde (Diary of Wimpy Kid #17)
by Jeff Kinney.

Reviewed by Mason R. SAPS The main characters in this story are Greg, Rodrick, Drew, Mackie and Bill. They are trying to be the most famous band in the world but are competing against another band who doesn't even know they are in the competition. To try and be the most popular band they steal, bribe fans with merchandise, and cause chaos. Will they succeed in their quest? I think kids that like music would enjoy this book. My favourite part of the book is when Mackie screams all the time. The book is funny and entertaining. I rate this book 9/10. I recommend it for kids aged 7 to 11 because it has great illustrations and is an entertaining book.

​Cheesy Weird (Weirdo #19) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Annika D. SAPS This story was set in a school. The main characters are Weir, Wendy, Bella, Henry, Mum, and Dad. School photos were being taken at school as well as auditions for an ad for Tommy’s Ice Cream. Weir wanted to be in the ad with his friends. I think that Weir doesn’t like school photos because he doesn’t think he looks good in photos. My favourite part of the book is when Weir Do’s mum cuts his hair in a really funny hairstyle like a bowl cut. ​This book is special because I find it very funny. It is my favourite Weir Do book so far because I like the storyline in this one better than the others. I give it a score of 9/10 because I like it, but I don't love it. ​It was worth reading and I recommend this book for ages 6 and older.

Ninja Kid by Anh Do

Reviewed by Ace CLPS Ninja Kid is about a boy that tries to be a hero but he is very bad at it. His grandmother is also a ninja. I like this book because it has lots of funniness and action. I recommend this book for people aged 10 to 11. I rate this book 10/10.

Exit Through the Gift Shop by Maryam Master

Reviewed by Izzy R. SCPS Exit Through the Gift Shop is such a beautiful book about a brave, positive girl. She is suffering from cancer, and sadly she only has one year left before she dies, so she is trying to make the most of her last year. Though she has cancer, that doesn’t stop her from having the best time of her life, but unfortunately the school bully has been targeting her since Year Five, and that makes it a bit hard to be happy when she has mean words said to her all the time. Ana (the girl if you were wondering) has a best friend, Alexander (they all call him Al) who always looks after her, and always (tries) to stick up for Ana when Queen Mean is being horrible. I love the author, Maryam Master, because she makes the book so descriptive and the choice of words she uses makes the book seem dramatic. Another reason I love this book is because it has lots of inspirational quotes and it makes me realise how we need to make the most of every second in our life. I recommend this book to 11-12 year old readers because it might be a bit upsetting for younger kids. My rating for this book is a 10/10!

Super Weird (​WeirDo #4) by Ahn Do

Reviewed by Emily C. CLPS This book is about Weird, the main character. One day at school he has a pet day (a day where they all bring their own pets to school) and he brings his two pets, FiDo and Blockhead, to school. His two pets love watching the show, Funniest Pets. He decided to send in a video to go on TV. It ended up going viral but what happens next will shock you. I recommend this story for ages 8 and over as there might be some hard words in the book for younger people. ​I rate this book a 7/10 as it could be better.

​The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)
​by Tui T. Sutherland

Reviewed by Iris M. BGS ​ Clay, a Mudwing, has grown up in a cave as one of the five Dragonets chosen to fulfil a prophecy. He has a lot of friends: Tsunami, Sunny, Glory and Starflight. But when the prophecy says that Glory has to be killed, the five of them escape. They get captured by Queen Scarlet, a Skywing, and she makes them fight in her arena. They escape and try to find their families. I recommend this book for ages 7+ and for people who like dragons and graphic novels. f you like this book, there are four other books in this series. ​I rate this book 8/10.

Hopping Weird (Weirdo #12) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Hattie S. BGS This book is about Weir's mum getting a new job looking after animals. A kangaroo came to their house and everyone loved him but Fido and Blockhead felt like they were getting replaced. Weir and Bella had to do a friendship video but they didn’t know what to do it about. When the Joey was better, they used a  tracker and they tried to find its mum and Bella and Weir did the video about the Joey finding his mum. Then they realised the Joey and its mum are family so they did it about how Fido and Blockhead didn’t like Joey at first and now they like him.

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Cheesy Weird (Weirdo #19) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Max E. SAPS It's picture day at school and it’s the tryouts for Tommy's ice cream ad filming. Weir and his Dad researched last year's ad and he was amazed they were doing tricks WHILE eating ice cream. It was incredible! Weir and his friends try to figure out their own talents so they can be selected….. Can they do it? I find the book funny. It compares to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, so if you like those books, I think you will like this. I give the book a 9.5/10. ​I recommend it to readers under 7 because it has few words and lots of pictures.

The Midnight Gang by David Walliams

Reviewed by Evie BuniPS I love this book! It is about a couple of kids at a hospital. Years and years ago, other kids made this gang and it's been carried on to Amber, Tom and more. The main point of the Midnight Gang is for these kids to leave the Children's Ward at midnight exactly and help make their dreams come true. But one day someone joins  the Children's Ward and there is a new surprise.  I recommend this book to people who like finding out new things and like adventure. I rate this book 10/10.

I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbour 1941
​by Lauren Tarshis

Reviewed by Henry O. BuniPS ​11 year old Danny Crane and his ma moved to Hawaii from the dirty, dangerous streets of New York. Two months after they moved to Hawaii, Danny dragged his friend Finn in to climbing an old fire escape. Then the ladder Finn was climbing broke off causing Finn to fall fifteen feet, where he laid splattered on the ground. Then, when Japan attacked, at around 8 am he was blown of his feet by a explosion behind him. Later he woke  up... I recommend this book for kids aged 10+ I rate it 10/10.

​Stay Coo (Real Pigeons #10) by Andrew McDonald

Reviewed by Jake I. SAPS Real Pigeons is a thrilling graphic novel written by Andrew McDonald and illustrated by Ben Wood. Rock and his friends come into a problem: someone is sliming the city. Will Rock and his friends win and kick butt or will they be left in a slime city? I like this book because it's very funny. I would recommend this book for 7/10-year-olds. I rate this book 8/10.

The 156-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by Milly BuniPS This book is about Andy and Terry, the two main characters. They both had a tree house. In the last book it was a 143 story treehouse but they added another 13 storeys on to the treehouse. I recommend this book  for someone who likes people talking about heaps of different activities  and people who like funny books.  I rate it 8/10.

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

Reviewed by ​Theo L. BGS I really like this book. I wouldn’t suggest it for ages under seven because that might be hard to read. Some words are a bit complex for younger people, otherwise it’s really good. It has quite a few twists in it and it’s quite like the movie. People ages 8 and above who like magic things and action would like this book. So what happens in the book is a person escaped from prison and then he was on the run. Scary creatures who are like the guards of the prison are looking for him and are sent to the wizarding school. They are called Dementors. The main character is Harry Potter. He is a young wizard. He gets a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher who turns out to be a werewolf. I would give this book 9.5 out of 10.

Karen's Witch #1
(Baby-sitters Little Sister) by Ann M.Martin

​Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS   This book is about a six year old girl Karen, who is at her Dad's house for the weekend.  Karen knows something that no one else knows, her next door neighbour is a witch! So she must protect her family, or is Karen's imagination getting the better of her? I give this book a 10/10 star rating. ​I love that  Karen is so funny and I recommend this book for ages seven and over.

Pokemon Deluxe Essential Handbook by Scholastic

Reviewed by Toby S. BuniPS ​ This book is very helpful if you like Pokemon. It tells you all about the different Pokemons there are. It will really give you a lot of tips about the Pokemon and then maybe you will even know more than you friends. I recommend this book for 7 to 8 year olds. I rate this book a 10/10.

Against All Odds (Young Readers Edition)
​by Craig Challen, Richard Harris with Ellis Henican 

Reviewed by Georgie G. SAPS   ​ Against All Odds is a nonfiction book written by Craig Challen, Richard Harris and Ellis Henican. As I said, it is a nonfiction book so it is a true story about Australians Craig Challen and Richard Harris and how they felt during the rescue to save a soccer team who were trapped in a cave in Thailand. The book makes me feel ADVENTUROUS but also frightened, because of the kids stuck in a cave and adventurous because they cave dive. It's like nothing I have read before (probably because It’s a nonfiction book) although it is difficult to understand at the start.   I would recommend this book to older primary aged kids because it can be tricky text sometimes.   I would rate the book 8/10 because it was interesting and worth reading.

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

Reviewed by Vincent BuniPS This book is about when Harry goes to Hogwarts and Mad Eye Moody puts his name in the Goblet of Fire. This tournament is a tournament where you can die so there is a big threat to Harry now that his name has gone into the Goblet of Fire. I would recommend this book for people who like magic and readers who are aged 10+.  I give the book 9/10 ( I am obsessed with it!)

The Third Wheel (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7)
​by Jeff Kinney

'Reviewed by Maceo CLPS This story is about an American middle schooler who's life is messed up and has two annoying siblings. He has a rock music kind of brother meanwhile his little brother is the kind of brother who does anything without thinking. In this book Greg has a school dance coming up and he hasn't got a girl, although he is keen on a girl that has just broken up with another person. His best friend Rowley hasn't got a girl either but that didn't matter. Does Greg have a chance with this new girl or will Rowley muck things up? I really like this book because Greg tells you about his miserable life with a few edits and slight changes. I rate this book 9/10. ​I recommend this book for people who like reading about people's lives that are messed up.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Brax R. BGS Diary of a Wimpy Kid is about a kid named Greg Heffley who always has something to complain about. He is in middle school with his best friend Rowley Jefferson, who Greg thinks acts like a baby. I give this book a massive 10/10! The book is amazingly funny! I can’t think of anything that can make it better! ​I recommend it for anyone aged 7 - 13 that is looking for something hilarious. There are more books in the series so read them too. GREAT book!

It Came from Down Under
​(Diary of a Minecraft Creeper #5) by Pixel Kid

​Reviewed by Lenny V. SAPS  The book It Came From Down Under  is the 5th book in the series.  It's by Pixel  Kid and Zack Zombie. The book follows the main character Jasper as he goes on a field trip. The story gets interesting when he is given a dare to complete.  Even though I have not read the first 4 books, I liked it a lot for a book that is based on a video game. I like how most of the book takes place in Australia. Everyone on the field trip has to do one dare and each person has a different dare. It is a chapter book with funny jokes and lots of problems. I would recommend it to anyone who likes video games and books. ​I give 8/10  because it's a continuous set of problems that everyone has to solve.

Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually) by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Brody W. BuniPS Tom Gates Happy to Help is a book about a kid called Tom Gates. He is a really creative person that loves doodling and has lots of friends. I personally love it. I would recommend this book for kids that like drawing because it has tutorials on how to draw characters at the back. I rate this book 8.5/10.

Unicorns Don’t Love Rainbows by Emma Adams

Reviewed by Deeandra CLPS Unicorns Don't Love Rainbows is a fun  story with an adorable ending. The whole story is based on a very important topic, bullying.  A unicorn is  telling the reader how much they dislike pink and bright colours, they are annoyed when hugged and dislike any cute things. I rate it 8/10 because its a truly awesome an adorable book but has its downfalls. ​I recommend it to kids seven and under, but you are free to read it at any age.

The Abominable Snow Golem
(Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #28) by Zack Zombie

Reviewed by Austin S. BuniPS In the book there is a teen zombie named Zombie. I like the characters, a slime, a skeleton, and a creeper. Zombie was going on a holiday to the snowy mountains. I would rate it 9.5/10. I would recommend this for 7 to 11 year old kids.

The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat
by Charlie Archbold

Reviewed by Isla B. SAPS  This story is set in HOT Queensland. There are four main characters called Bernice, Fletcher, Eli and Andy. Jacob, Eli's cousin has been set up for arrest. Someone has put stolen jewellery in Jacob's locker; he didn't do it, but someone dumb enough did.  Sebastian is also a Crocodile , actually the biggest out of the lot of them. He guards Ruby, an abandoned boat. Will Jacob get out of jail? Will they get past Sebastian? I liked this book and recommend it to people over the age of 7. They could read this to themselves or it could be read to them. Out of ten, I would rate this book an 8. There are some parts that don't make sense to me because I felt there were parts missing. ​Thank you Charlie Archbold for bringing this wonderful book into the world.

Kid YouTuber by Marcus Emerson 

Reviewed by Toby S. BuniPS This book is about a kid who wants to be a YouTuber, just like the others. He is in high school and he asks everyone their ideas for his YouTube channel. I think this book is good for 6 to 9 year olds. I rate it 10/10.

My Girragundji by Meme McDonald

Reviewed by Chev CLPS My Girragundji is an indigenous book. In a family a bad Quinkin (spirit) is haunting them. They do everything they can for it to leave but it won't budge. One day a green tree frog lands on the boy's window and helps him and his family from the Quinkin. I rate this book a 10/10 and recommend it for ages 8 and up.

Cirque du Freak: A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan

Reviewed by Kip BuniPS This book Is about an ordinary boy who visited the Cirque du Freak or the Circus of Freaks. He saw so many weird and wacky creatures. There was a lizard man, a man with a giant spider, also two combined twins and lots more.  I recommend this book for people who like horror and for kids aged ten or above. I rate this book 10/10.

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

Reviewed by Baxter B. SAPS ​The Last Kids on Earth is an adventure story by Max Brallier.  The story follows Jack as he battles monsters and zombies. Jack has a gang of friends that helps him throughout the story. I enjoyed the part in the story where Jack tames a wild animal into being his pet.  I think Grade 4/5 and above will enjoy this book because it is interesting and long.  I rate this book 10/10 because it is really good.

Barefoot Kids by Scott Pape

Reviewed by Lewis W. SCPS This book was about how to make money, how to spend money wisely, how to give money and how to grow your money (with a kids investor app). I now do chores and earn money from them. I make $10 each week for doing all my jobs, this book has taught me those skills to make money. I learnt that buying something good as new is a lot cheaper than buying something brand new. I do this thing called jam jars where you split your money into four different jars called spend, save, give and grow, you share your money into each jar equally. What I really liked about this book was that it impacted my life and now I earn money and I might even start a business as a kid! I really loved the kids in this book that are making a lot of money from their businesses.  I rate this book a 10/10 because it is one of the best books I have ever read.

Cowboy and Birdbrain by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Ace CLPS The characters are Cowboy and Birdbrain. Their jobs are to deliver packages. They are really bad at the job. They are always late for their packages and the boss gets really mad if they are late. This book has lots of humour and comedy. I recommend this book for 10 and 11 year olds. I rate this book 10 /10.

The 26-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by Jai B.  SPS This book is about two boys named Andy and Terry who build a 26-storey tree house and they had lots of fun doing activities in their 26-storey tree house.  I like this book because it's funny and it's full of adventures. I rate this book a 5/10.  I recommend this book to anyone at primary school.

Skydragon by Anh Do

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS Amber is a little girl who lives with her Mum, Dad and brother Reggie but one day tragedy strikes. With it Amber has to figure out how to use and manage her now given mysterious power. I give this book a 10/10 rating. ​I recommend it for nine and over because young children might not understand some of the content.

The Amazing Pat Cummins by Chris Maher

Reviewed by Lewis S. SAPS ​  This book is about Pat Cummins and his journey to become a test cricketer. The book explains how much Pat loved cricket when he was little and what inspired him to play. I think this book is inspiring. I loved learning about Pat growing up and his journey to cricket.  ​This book is a fact book. It is illustrated by Jules Faber the author is Chris Maher. I rate this book 8/10 because there are a few things I did not understand.  I recommend this book to Grade 3 and over.

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Chev P. CLPS Raina had wanted a little sister since she was 4 years old. Then her little sister was born, but all they would do is fight. I recommend this book for ages 7 and up. ​I rate it a 10 /10.

The Trenches by Jim Eldridge 

Reviewed by Christian W. SPS ​ I liked it because it goes into detail about the life in the trenches and going over the top.  I rate it  8.9/10.  I recommend it to historians.

​Weirdo by Anh Do

Reviewed by Jimmy T. BuniPS ​ This book is about a kid called Weirdo and he  lives in a SUPER strange family and he does some crazy stuff and his dad farts sooo much and he has a crush on a girl named Bella. This book was very funny it was the best book I've read in so long. The drawing was amazing and the characters were spot on. I really recommend this for 8-9 year old kids.

Matilda by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Peggy T. BGS  ​ This is a story about a girl who goes to a school where the principal is so mean and rude. It is also about how smart she is. She can also lift things with her mind. I recommend this to ages 9-14. I rate it 8/10.

The Curious Kitten by Holly Webb

Reviewed by Kaylee E. SPS Cleo is a very curious kitten who gets into a lot of trouble, but one day she gets stuck in a truck and can't get out. Will her owner find her? ​I rate this book a 9/10.  I recommend this to everyone who loves cats.

Last Ride at Luna Park by Geronimo Stilton 

Reviewed by Charlotte SPS  There is a new ride at Luna Park and someone is trying to scare visitors from Luna Park to their own amusement park. I recommend this book to people who love mice. I rate this book 10/10.

Superbad (The Bad Guys #8) by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Tannah CLPS The Bad Guys Episode 8 is by Aaron Blabey. It is a great and absolutely fantastic book. It is about Mr Wolf and  his friends learning how to harness their superpowers. I like this book because it's really funny. ​I would recommend this book to kids that are 6 and over. ​I rate it 10/10.

Bad Nana: All the Fun of the Fair by Sophy Henn

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS ​ This book is really good because it's funny and some pages are like a note to herself. What I love about it is all the different characters are different.  I rate this book 7/ 10 and recommend the book to ages 8 to 14.

​Runt by Craig Silvey 

Reviewed by Isabelle BPS Annie is an 11-year-old farm girl, and she adopted a stray dog called Runt. Annie loves to fix things and wants to fix a horrible drought going on, and one man is behind it! How can Annie, an 11-year-old girl and her dog Runt save Upson Downs?   I recommend this book for 9+.   I rate this book 10/10 and it's a great book for kids who like adventure!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Enter If You Dare!
by Ripley Entertainment

Reviewed by Chev P. CLPS Ripley's Believe It or Not is a book based on the craziest things human kind has ever done. This book includes sports, cars, inventions and way more. This book is AMAZING! I rate it 9/10 and I believe ages 10 and up should read this book.

Jurassic World Dominion by David Lewman  

​Reviewed by Will BPS  Jurassic World Dominion is about dinosaurs and don't get me started on the bravery of the characters! It is a great book with a lot of action.   This book is good for 10-year-olds who like dinosaurs and adventure.  I rate this 10/10.

Warriors: Winds of Change by Erin Hunter  

Reviewed by Keisha M. SPS  This book is a graphic novel. It is about cats who live in the wild and there are four clans that are separated and have their own lands. They have wars and this cat named MudClaw is getting ready to take his leader TallStar’s role as leader. Instead, some other cat gets the role, so MudClaw decided to fight for the role of leader.  I love this book because it keeps me interested while reading it.   I rate this book 10/10.  I would recommend this book to people who love cats and want to try something new.

Totally Weird (Weirdo #5) by Anh Do 

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS  The book was about Weir trying to be cool like the new kid, Hans Some. They put their hands up to be a team leader for camp.  I like the book because it is adventurous and shows a message about being yourself.  I recommend this book to people aged 8 to 12 and I rate this book 9/10.

Drum Roll Please... It’s Stevie Louise
​by Tanya Hennessy 

Reviewed by Willow A. SPS  This book is about a girl who makes a plan to make her friends stay but a new kid threatens to derail her plans.   I rate this book 8/10.   I recommend this book to drama lovers.

The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell 

Reviewed by Alesandra D.R. SPS This is a story about a young boy who’s a wizard and a young girl who is a warrior. They were raised as enemies all their lives. Both the wizards and warriors were busy fighting an ancient evil that had appeared in their lands.   I like this book because it is about warriors and wizards.   I am giving this book a rating of 6/10.  I would recommend this book to people who like to read How to Train Your Dragon.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #2 
HAPPS: by Scott Cawthon 

Reviewed by Emmett L. SPS  Happs is the second tale from the Tales from The Pizzaplex sequel also called Happs. It follows two teens named Aiden and Jace, who would scare little kids out of the Tube-Maze of the Pizzaplex. However, they get into a twisted game of hide and seek with a smiling robotic pipe droid known as Happs. Hmm I wonder why he’s called Happs?  This tale was okay. Re-reading this was a journey. The antagonist was weird for sure but eh, it’s not bad.   I would recommend this tale to anyone really.   I’d rate this tale at 8/10.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper

Reviewed by Izzy R. SCPS I would definitely recommend this book to all of you. I love how the author writes about a 12 year old girl that has Cerebral Palsy and how her family and her find a summer camp just right for her. At the start, Melody (the girl), is very nervous about camp but by the end of the book she has had the best time of her life. Read about Melody and her first horse ride, swimming lesson and boat rides. Melody even has her first feeling of having a crush, that she ends up dancing with! ​My rating for this book is absolutely a 10/10!

​Blackbird (Five nights at Freddy's: FAZBEAR FRIGHTS #6) by Scott Cawthorn

Reviewed by Emmett L. SPS This book is written by Scott Cawthon and it is the 6th installment of his Fazbear Frights series. There are three stories in one. They are Blackbird, The real Jake and Hide and Seek. The first story, Blackbird, was a cautionary tale. Unlike the other two stories, It is very meaningful. It basically is a warning for people who laughed at the things they did in the past. It's monster, the Blackbird, follows Nole around the entirety of the first story basically staring at him like - this is what happens if you go too far. The other two stories also have some startling moments and adds to the horror of the story. In conclusion the book has 3 morals: Blackbird's moral is don't laugh at the bad things you did in the past. The Real Jake's moral is cherish your life, even in your final moments. Hide and Seek's moral is don't cheat or else bad things will happen. I think that the two stories (Blackbird and Hide and Seek) have a common pattern. The main character does a bad thing and then a monster follows them around. The second story was okay but  I think it kind of went a little sad when cancer was mentioned.  I love this book a lot and rate it 9/10.

​Ballet Backflip (Ella Diaries #2) by Meredith Costain

Reviewed by ​Imogen J. BGS Ella does ballet with her best friend but there was a dancing play and she did not quite get the part she wanted. Did she still want to do ballet? I recommend this book for 7-13 year olds. I rate this book a 9/10.

Reviewed by JaQuanie SPS Dog Man and Cat Kid are best buds. They are superheroes that keep the world safe. Cat Kid was normal cat but then he became sneaky and unpredictable. Dog Man was a dog and a man but now he is half dog and half man. However, now he is a superhero and he fights bad guys and together they make an unstoppable team. I recommend it to Grades 5/6. ​I rate this book 10/10.

Avenger's: Age of Ultron  by Chris Wyatt 

Reviewed by Paul A. SPS  This book is about the Avengers in their second adventure. The book begins with the evil organization Hydra. They win the fight and retrieve Loki’s scepter, which they use to create Ultron, who then turns on them. I liked this book because it's an adaptation of the movie which I loved. I love the characters and the fight scenes. I recommend this book to people who like marvel and sci-fi.   I rate this book 10/10.

The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

Reviewed by Aidan S. SCPS This book is about a basketball legend, who sadly past away in 2020.  This book is an awesome book because he tells how he overcame his problems. He talks about other players that made him improve his basketball. He said he spent his holidays in the gym each day for nearly 10 hours. I love this book! This book is best fit for basketball lovers and for Years 5/6. ​I rate this book 8/10 because I don't like how the paragraphs are a bit short because I love reading.

To Kill a Queen by Valerie Wilding

'Reviewed by Lily C. SPS Queen Elizabeth's enemies plan to kill her. Kitty is the main character. Kitty's father does secret work for her mother and her brothers are getting up to some no good with some suspicious characters. Kitty fears the worst for her family. I like this book because it is mysterious and you question what will happen next. I recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery books. ​I rate this book 8/10 because I haven’t finished yet.

​Run, Pip, Run by J.C. Jones

Reviewed by Peggy T. BGS This is a story about a girl called Pip whose grandpa has a heart attack. Her grandpa is her only family and he is not her real grandpa. This book is amazing to read. I recommend this to people aged 7-12. I rate it 9/10.

Frenemies Forever (Dork Diaries #11) 
​by Rachel Renee Russell

Reviewed by Charlotte SPS Nikki Maxwell, the main character, is spending a week at North Hampton Hills with her frenemy Mackenzie Hollister. However, her BFFS are going to a different holiday camp. I love this book because its exciting, unpredictable and thrilling. I recommend this book to people who are afraid to let their inner dork shine through. ​I rate this book 10/10.

Super Weird (Weirdo #4)  by Anh Do

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS Super Weird is about when they got a new dog called Fido. At Weir's school they had a pet day and each pet had to do a talent trick. When it was Blockhead's and Fido's turn, Blockhead the bird was barking like a dog while riding Fido the dog (they were running around). Everyone loved it so much so Weir put it on Blockhead and Fido's favourite TV show. That night they saw themselves on TV and became famous. The next morning everyone came to the house with cameras and all you could see was flashing lights. Blockhead's fear is flashing lights so he flew away and no one could find him but then they heard noises behind the shed and found him. I rate this book a 8 out of 10 and recommend this book for ages 5 to 12.

Doctor Who: The Wintertime Paradox by Dave Rudden

Reviewed by Paul A. SPS This book has many different stories set in the universe of the show Doctor Who. The genre is a moving target. It depends on the story but, it’s mostly sci-fi and adventure. I love the characters and the cameos from the main character of the show, The Doctor. I like this book because of the funny moments and the adventure. ​I would recommend this book to people who like sci-fi and adventure. I rate this book 10/10.

​The Book That No One Wanted to Read
by Richard Ayoade

Reviewed by Willow W. SPS ​ It is about a book that no one wants to read so fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy read. It has what to do and what not to do. It is a funny and a really good book to read. It always keeps me guessing what is going to happen next. I recommend you read it.  rate it a 10/10.

As Old as Time by Liz Braswell

Reviewed by Kiesha V. SPS I haven’t finished the book yet but it’s amazing so far. The question in the book is: What if Belle’s mother cursed the Beast? I love the book because it’s a type of question book, it's also really long for me to read and it’s my favorite series called the Twisted Tails. I recommend it to everyone. ​I rate it out of 10/10.

​The Hidden Kingdom (Wings Of Fire #3)
​by Tui T. Sutherland

Reviewed by Keisha M. SPS This book is about five Dragonets during a war. They think they can run away and hide safely for a little bit. Glory (A Rainwing) and her friends set off on a rescue mission but they end up in their enemy’s territory. I would recommend this book to people who love fantasy and drama books. I rate this 9.5/10.

Into the Wild (Warriors #1) by Erin Hunter

Reviewed by Willow A. SPS This book is the first in a series. The four clans of wild cats shared the forest for generations. They have lived in the forest, protected it and made it a better place. This book is about a house cat named Rusty, who then goes into the wild because of his boring life and he wants to have some adventure. He then becomes an apprentice, training to be a warrior and goes on all sorts of adventures. I love this book because it has action and all different types of cats you will never forget! I recommend this book to cat lovers and people who love action. I rate it a 10/10.

Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties by Dave Pilkey

Reviewed by Nash C. SPS This book is a really interesting book because it has some cool characters. Dogman is a flea-bitten hero who was blown up by a bomb set by Petey, who is the villain of the story. As the dog's body was dying and the human’s head was dying they sewed them together to create ‘Dog Man’. Now, he’s a half dog and half man bone-chewing hero. The evil feline Petey clones himself thinking he will get a clone exactly like him and he didn’t get exactly what he wished for… ​I absolutely love this book because it makes me laugh.  I recommend this book to people who are looking for a laugh.  I would rate this book 10/10.

Stevie Wonder (Little People, Big Dreams)
by Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Reviewed by Joel C. SPS This book is part of a series about famous people and their lives. The series is called ‘Little People, Big Dreams’. This book is about the famous musician called Stevie Wonder. Stevie is a boy who likes cooking and who likes music. But, Stevie faces many obstacles in his life because he is blind. That does not stop him from aiming high with his goals and reaching his dreams. I like this book because it tells you about his life. I rate this book 8/10 I would recommend this book for Grade 5/6 .

Spaceboy by David Walliams

Reviewed by Alesandra D.R. SPS On an old, dusty, ostrich farm, Ruth spends every night staring at the sky through her telescope. Ruth dreams her life will become exciting in the near future. But, when a flying saucer comes crashing down in the cornfield, Ruth is pulled into a thrilling adventure and a friendship she will never forget. I like this book so far because there are many fascinating words and characters. I would recommend this book to people who like adventurous books. ​I give this book a rating of 10/10.

The 78-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by Holly W. SPS Andy and Terry are two friends that live in a 78-storey tree house. On that tree house it contains 78 floors of adventure, fun and they let their imaginations run wild. On each floor the treehouse has random items of craziness that always seem to get Andy and Terry into some sort of mischief. The amazing treehouse has incredible features and reaches every level of complete craziness. If you’re into adventure, I totally recommend this book to you. I rate it a 7/10.

Diper Overlode (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17)
by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Jai B. SPS This book is about a boy named Greg. Greg is an interesting character because he is a boy who wants fame and glory. In order to get that he decides to tag along with his teen brother Rodrick. Greg doesn’t know what he’s getting into and this is where the adventure starts! I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and laughter. ​I rate this book 10/10

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Callum G. SPS Dog Man was a dog until a terrible accident happened to him so he became Dog Man. He is half a dog and half a man. In this adventure, Dog Man has some incredible battles with some dangerous villains so that he can keep people safe. The exciting vocabulary makes reading this book easy because you can picture the scene in your head. I like it when Dog Man kills robots and also, how the man and the dog become Dog Man. ​I think kids aged 5 - 10 and their parents could read this book together. ​I rate it 9/10.

Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy

Reviewed by Amber M. BuniPS  This book is a poetry book about a girl called Pearl. She lives with her mum and granny. Pearl is a very lonely girl but near the end she makes a best friend. But her granny dies and Pearl is very sad. This book is about Pearls feelings and emotions. I liked this book because this girl is the same age as me and she has similar things happen to her like me! I recommend this book is for people who like poetry and rhymes. I rate this book a 9/10.

Act by Kayla Miller

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS Olive's school is having a vote for who should be in the student council but then things start to not work out with her friends. Is Olive the candidate who cares? I recommend this book for children aged ten and over because it might be hard for younger kids to understand. I give this book a 10/10 because it is funny and heart warming.  I could read this book over and over again.

​The Dragonet Prophecy
(Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1) by Tui T Sutherland

Reviewed by Lewis W. SCPS ​ The book was about five dragons that were born in a cave and are in a prophecy. They get to decide who shall be queen, out of Blister, Burn and Blaze. Blister is as smart as both of them combined. Burn is the strong one and also the oldest. Blaze is as dumb as a pig but the prettiest and the youngest. They try to escape, but while doing so, have led someone dangerous to their cave… What I really liked about this book was the characters' humour, descriptive language and the amazing artwork. I would recommend this book to ages eight to fifteen because it has some parts that younger kids won't understand and older kids might not be interested in it. ​My rating of this story is a solid nine out of ten because of all of the thrilling scenes in this story.

 The Flip Out by Sam Kerr

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS Sam Kerr is banned from playing football with the boys because they're too rough for girls. One of Sam’s best friends, Dylan, tried to convince Sam to play soccer but she wouldn’t because she wants to play football and her family loves football, so she cries in her bedroom. After Sam’s two best friends, Dylan and Indi convince her,  she decided to play soccer but pretended to be a boy so she doesn’t get kicked off the team. Then the coach found out she was a girl because of the school bully but then they all forgave each other. I recommend this book to kids from 8 - 12 years old and rate it 8/10.

A Berry Long Walk (The Wild Life #1)
by Laura and Philip Bunting

Reviewed by Audrey C. CLPS This hilarious Australian novel is about two neighbours Roo and Wombat, trying to find berries because the rain hasn’t poured for ages. When the young friends have to face the biggest mountain in the world (in Wombat's case) they must work together to conquer their fears. This is a book showing friendship, kindness and loyalty. I rate this book 10/10.

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie by Zack Zombie

​Reviewed by Toby S. BuniPS ​ I really like this book because I like Minecraft and it is really interesting. I recommend it for anyone who likes Minecraft. I rate this book 9/10.

The Amazing Dylan Alcott by Chris Maher

Reviewed by Muhammad C. BuniPS ​ In the book the information really shows that he worked really hard for his dream. Inside of this book also gave special advice to never give up and follow your dream to success and never let someone stop you. ​I recommend this book to anyone who likes tennis. I rate this book 9/10.

Two Weeks With The Queen by Morris Gleitzman

Reviewed by Deeandra CLPS Two Weeks with the Queen is a book about a boy named Colin, whose brother has cancer. He was sent to England with his Aunt and Pop to cope with it. Little does his parents know that he came up with a plan to sneak into Buckingham Palace to convince the Queen to let him borrow the best doctor in the world, will his plan work? I rate this book 9/10 because it's a very funny book, but also sad.

​I Really Dig Pizza! A Mystery! by ​Candy James

Reviewed by Eve C. BuniPS  I think I Really Dig Pizza is a good book for younger kids because it is really funny. It is a funny book because of the things that Archie does and the book has big and bright drawings. It is easy to follow along and has easy words in it to practice your reading. It is a comic book and has lots of pictures. The book also has a pizza, a really yummy pizza! The book has a nice ending as Archie and Reddie share the pizza together. ​I would think other kids would enjoy this book.  ​I rate this book 10/10.

The Worst Witch Collection by Jill Murphy

Reviewed by Iris M. BGS This book has four short stories about a girl called Mildred Hubble - the worst witch at Miss Cackles Academy for witches. Mildred is not very good at her spells and she gets them wrong lots of times. Mildred's short stories have lots of small problems. When she gets her cat, the cat is not black but it is a tabby cat. Getting the cat to ride on a broomstick is hard work. I recommend this book for ages 7+. I loved this book because it is all about witches and getting spells all wrong. I would rate this book 8/10.

​The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Ace CLPS The Bad Guys is about five guys trying to do good, like getting chickens out of dirty cages. The guys names are Mr Wolf, Mr Snake, Mr Shark, Mr Piranha and Mr Tarantula. What I like about this book is that there is a lot of action and humour.  rate this book 10/10.

​Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Sam Cotton

Reviewed by Peggy T. BGS ​ This is an amazing story about three seagulls named Stanley,Stacy and Steve-o who are trying to steal chips from the Brock. It is amazing! I loved this book because it is funny and adventurous. ​I would recommend this book for 6 - 10 year olds. I rate it 10/10.

Kirby Manga Mania, Vol. 2 by Hirokazu Hikawa

Reviewed by Liam G. BPS What could a pink puff do whilst he is not behind a game screen? This manga comic is great in laughs and King Dedede’s (bad) puns. The way Kirby has an unsustainable appetite makes me hungry every time I read this book. There are many great chapters in this book but my all-time favourite is “A Full Course of Table Manners!?” In this chapter, Kirby is taught manners. Poppy thinks it is a lost cause but I think he has great manners while he has small arms. What a great work of manga art, Hirokazu Hikawa. I recommend this book for children aged 9+ because of the words and  many pages. I rate this book 10/10 for great words and the easy to read panels.

They're Bee-Hind You! (Bad Guys #14)
​by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Japleen K. BGS What’s happening in the world? Bad Guys 14 starts with dead overlord Splaarghon saying "Silence Shaard!" She has one chance to prove her loyalty and she can do that by going to serpent's universe and hunting the B-Team so they don’t find the others. After that, Piranha turns into oracle mode and communicates to his Papa and warns him the B-Team is in danger. The only way to stop the danger is for him to get eaten by the dinosaur, as the A-Team is in Queen Bee Onsaay’s universe. Back in the B-Team the dinosaur swallows Papa Piranha while wolf and Agent Shortfuse get captured in the next universe. I would recommend this to children Year Two and above.  I rate this 10/10.

The Others (​Bad Guys #16) by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Eva D. BGS This is a thrilling adventure through the chaos, and Aaron Blabey makes it our job to discover and find what happens next. What I love is that at the end of every Bad Guys book he writes a cliffhanger to make us wonder, think and explore and to make it more interesting for the readers. I recommend this book for 7 - 12 year olds. ​I rate it 10/10.

Animal Superstars by Aline Alexander Newman

Reviewed by Josh CLPS This book is about the greatest animals and their talents. These animals are... Opee the motorcross doggie daredevil, Sidewinder the groundhog weather wonder and Tuna the kitty rock star. I love this book so much because It has very interesting facts that if you would like you can teach to your own pets. I would recommend this book to people of all ages who like cute animals and facts. I rate this book 10/10!

​Wandi by Favel Parrett

Reviewed by Eva D.  BGS This is a heart warming story about a dingo cub who lost his family but eventually got/found a good place/zoo to look after him. Wandi made a family and you can still visit him now! ​It’s a sad, but a great, story for kids or adults I enjoyed every little part of the story because the author has put such great effort and time into this story to make the reader feeling like the story! I highly recommend this book to people aged 8+. ​I rate this book 10/10.

Dragon Dawn by Carole Wilkinson

Reviewed by Liam G. BPS What could a 1000-year-old dragon do during the winter? This is a book about a young dragon (in dragon terms) called Danzi, who finds it hard to do what all the other dragons are doing. While all the dragons are hibernating in deeps pools of water this curious dragon decides to stop trying and starting to fulfil his passed dragon keepers prophesy. This book submerges me in the Han dynasty of ancient China and is like I am with Danzi throughout the book. When I read this, I feel like I am looking at this majestic portrait of a beautiful green dragon with horns like a goat’s horns, a mane like a graceful horse, a long scaly body like a snake, fury paws like a lion and whiskers like a catfish. This book is a heart-warming, adventurous, non-fiction book. Even the most diabolical person can change into a wellful dragon-keeper (with the aid of a wise but young dragon) who would never do his evil deeds again. There are main characters in this book but there is one in particular I feel for and that is Danzi. He has had to deal with many losses of dragon keepers even though he says “Humans seem to live such a short life” and on top of that when he can’t hibernate well… he is going to have a long, cold, lonely winter without the warmth and company of his passed keeper. In the dragon keeper series this book sits at the front of the line then Dragon Keeper, Garden of the Purple Dragon, Dragon Moon, Blood Brothers etc. I have read Dragon Keeper and half of the Garden of the Purple Dragon and they are great books. I recommend this book to people in Year 5 and above in school who know some or most about ancient China otherwise this book may perplex readers. I rate this book 10/10! What a great book Carole Wilkinson! Thanks for bringing this wonderful book into the world.

​The Book of Wonderous Possibilities

Reviewed by Rubygrace CLPS ​Arlo, his uncle and his pet mouse Herbert all lived in an old bookshop. This was usually a very quiet shop until a girl named Lisette barged into the shop asking for help to hide from a murder. The author Deborah Abela did an excellent job at writing this book. I liked this book because it was very suspenseful however I wish that the chapters were a little bit longer. ​I would recommend this book for ages 10 and up.

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Reviewed by Sunny J. BGS ​ Guts is a true story about Raina (the author and illustrator). One night her mum and her get sick. From then on Raina is afraid to eat because she is scared to vomit, so her parents take her to a therapist to help her. Raina explained that she gets bullied by a mean girl called Michelle. Michelle eventually becomes best friends with Raina's friend Jane. Raina gets even more uncomfortable and sore in her tummy. Later on she explains that to her therapist and she learns how to be OK and breathe. She shows the breathing in class and it helped everyone. Michelle gets sick at a sleepover and Raina is able to help her and they become friends. I like this book because it is a true story and shows you how to do something hard and it can get better. I recommend this book to anyone who feels scared to vomit. I rate this book 10/10.

The Little Book of Crystal Magic by Sarah Bartlett

Reviewed by Chev P. CLPS The Little Book of Crystal Magic is about all the powers that crystals have, positive and negative energy, sacred stones, chakras and heaps more. This book tells you how to perform spells and rituals. I recommend this for 12-15 year olds or people that are spiritual. Overall I rate this book 10/10.

​Billie B. Brown: The Pocket Money Blues
​by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Imogen J. BGS Billie B. Brown books are short chapter books. Billie does all different jobs to earn some pocket money to buy a bunny baby. Her friend Jack helps her do the jobs but does Jack want a bunny baby...? This book is really great and I recommend it for kids that are 5-9 years old. ​ ​I rate this book an 8/10!

​Horrible Histories: Gruesome Guides: London
​by Terry Deary

Reviewed by George D. CLPS Horrible Histories is a fun history book. This one is about London and tells us about the City before the 20th century. It informs us about how life was back then. Personally I like this book and all the humor gives me a laugh. I would rate this 7/10 and I would recommend this to people 9 years or older.

​Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Lachie O. BGS ​ Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild is part of the Dog Man series. Petey tries to be a nice cat but he can't! Then Dog Man goes to prison but he is INNOCENT!!! Someone goes on camera and finds a costume of Dog Man. They try to tell the judge the truth but are ignored and he was even sentenced to 14 years of doggy jail! They keep trying until they find that disguised costume robber. When the chain split, all the dogs ran to their freedom! They find the robber but it was just a mini pig, mini gorilla and a super small croc! I really recommend this book for 7 - 12 year olds. ​In my opinion I rate it 8/10.

Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors by Terry Deary

Reviewed by Maceo CLPS Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors is about the Tudor dynasty with King Henry the IIX (8th) with a bit of cruelness and a slight touch of humor. I rate this book 8/10. ​I recommend this book for kids aged 9-12.

100 Facts: Polar Lands by Steve Parker (Editor)

Reviewed by Joshua CLPS ​ This book is really good. I recommend it for  children age 4+, but they might need their parents to read it to them. This is great for people who love learning new facts! It has really good facts about polar animals, the North and South Poles as well as facts about Antarctica. You will be amazed at some of those facts. Overall I give this book a 10/10.

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

Reviewed by Amber M. BuniPS This book was about a boy called Delly and he loved basketball. He was good at basketball but when it was tryouts he did not make it but near the end he did make it in because someone left the team. I like this book because it is about basketball and basketball is my favourite sport.  Also, the book was very interesting about always trying your best. I recommend this book is for kids who like basketball. I would rate this book 8/10!

Out In The Wild! (Bug Scouts #1) by Mike Lowery

Reviewed by Bentley MPS My book review is about Bug Scouts Out In The Wild! When I started reading, I knew it was going to be funny. There were four bugs. One bug I found really funny, it was called Doug. He was funny because he makes hilarious jokes. In the story the bugs were looking for specific plants to make a colourful paint but they encountered a frog that wanted to eat them. While they made an escape they found a super rare mushroom. They also lost the frog and got a bug badge for finding the rare mushroom. I would recommend this book to people who like jokes. ​I really enjoyed this book and rate it 8 / 10 only because I wanted it to be longer.

Dog Zombies Rule (for now): Tom Gates: #11 
​by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Emily C. CLPS In the book, they try to make a music video for their band but it doesn't turn out that good. Plus Tom's friend Mark moves houses and he asks Tom to watch his guinea pig but it keeps Tom up all night... ​I like the book because it's funny and gives me a laugh. You will be amazed if you like reading about hilarious things. I recommend it for people aged 7+. I score it a 8/10.

​Boy by Phil Cummings

Reviewed by Years 3-6, BPS What can one small boy do to make a big difference? Boy is a story that will give readers the warm fuzzies. It tells the story of a dragon and a king in the olden days who don’t get along; and a young boy who communicates with his dancing hands. Boy is oblivious to what is going on with the king and dragon around him … he is in his own world but he is happy and content. He helps the king and the dragon with a ‘misunderstanding.’ Boy was our favourite character because he was kind and gentle and overcame his communication challenges to bring people (and dragons!) together. We really enjoyed this story and its connection to Auslan (which we learn at school) and that Boy was able to problem solve with a strong, but simple question. Phil Cummings’ words and expressions helped us to visualise the story, and Shane Devries’ pictures were on point. ​We recommend that children in primary schools read this book to enjoy and learn together. It is a story that invites people into Deaf culture and to appreciate and include the Deaf community in everything that we do. We rate this story 10/10!