February - March Reviews

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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.

Reviewed by Charlotte M. SAPS

This book is about a kid who has school photos. All the other kids are doing hairstyles, dressing up and doing something funny. He doesn't know what to do. He doesn't know if he wants to do hairstyles… but he wants to do something cool.
My favourite part about the book is when his Mum and Dad accidentally burn his clothes and use super glue for his hair.
This book is for kids aged 6 and up.
I give this book 6/10 because it isn’t the usual type of book I would choose to read, but I still liked some parts.

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.

Reviewed by Holly  W. SPS  

Andy and Terry let their imagination run wild by adding crazy floors to the treehouse. 
Come and join them in their 156 storey treehouse. 
I recommend this to anyone that likes humour and adventure. 
I totally rate this book a 7/10. 

Reviewed  by Belle J. SAPS

The 156-Storey Treehouse is written by Andy Griffiths and illustrated by Terry Denton. The story is fiction and it's an adventure book. I really enjoyed Andy Griffith's style of writing. I think his work is entertaining because he puts a lot of detail into it. The book was really exciting and I couldn’t wait to get to the end. My favourite part was when Andy thinks Terry is calling him a ding-dong.
I recommend this to children in Years 3- 5 because it is easy to read and there are pictures on every page.
I rate this book 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
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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  
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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
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 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
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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
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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 
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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.

Reviewed by Daniel V. SAPS

You must read this book! I found this the most mystical and sweet book ever. It’s about a girl named Matilda, She loves to read, just like you’ll love to read this book review! No-one likes cranky parents but she has the most cranky and lazy parents ever! All her dad wants her to do is watch the TV all day like him. She always wants to go to school, but her parents always forget. Eventually, she gets sent to the worst school in the world! The principal, Agatha Trunchbull will put you (with no hesitation) in the horrible choky if you mess up just a little bit.
I rate this book a 9 out of 10 because of what the principal does to the kids.
This book is for 10 and up because it's long, but not too long, and it's funny.

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
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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
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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. 

Reviewed by Lily C. SPS
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The book is about how to treat a book.  A lot of people would think this is the book no one wanted to read, no, it is telling you a story about the book no one wanted to read. It tells you how it smelt and felt. The book claims that it was written by a book. I like this book because it has more illustrations than a chapter book and it is fun and goofy.
I give this book a 10/10.
I would would recommend this book to 6-13 year olds.

Reviewed by Frankie K. SAPS 
 
Tor Freeman, I'm going to tell you a story about a book that no one wanted to read. It's a very moving story and quite possibly might be the most important book of all time WHY? Because it is really funny and interesting to read.
I would definitely give this book to ages 11 to 15 because It can be tricky for some ages.
This book is funny because this isn't an ordinary book. This book is actually written by a book, how crazy!
I would rate this book a 3/5 stars because it was a bit hard to understand.

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.

Reviewed by Daniel V.  SAPS

Spaceboy is an out of this world read. I think it's a great book for 10 and over. It's by David Walliams, an amazing and creative author. He's also made so many other books like World's Worst Pets,  Teachers, Kids and more! Spaceboy is the best because it has an interesting plot and will never let you be bored. There's so much going on! A little girl named Ruth and her dog Yuri are trying to escape nasty Aunt Dorothy's farm. 
I rate this book on 9 out 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.

Reviewed by Willow W. SPS
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Andy and Terry added 13 new levels including a drive-thru car wash. They are funny and cool and they are going to the movie opening night.
I recommend this book to everyone.
I rate the book 6/10. 

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

Reviewed by Angus BuniPS  

Greg has a brother that wants to be a legend and one of the best rock and roll stars. In this book Greg figures out his life as well as dealing with his family. 
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys humour in their reading.
It's probably good for ages 8+ and I rate it 7.5/10.

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
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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
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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
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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.

Reviewed by Zaiden K. SPS

This story is about a wolf, shark, snake and a piranha that got teleported to the Jurassic time. They have to get back to their reality to save their own reality.
I like this book because it`s really interesting and there`s lots of bad guys and action.
I believe this would be a great book for people who like chapter books.
​I rate this book a 10/10.

Reviewed by Deeandra CLPS  

Bad Guys is a hilarious series of some animals (wolf, shark, piranha, and snake, later on following a tarantula,) who are trying to become good. But with their bad reputation, will people think of them as superheros, or will they be known as the evil animals? Don't underestimate this group of silly, dancing animals, for they are about to change the world.
I rate this 10/10 because the characters are terribly funny and always get themselves into trouble, somehow!
I recommend it to ages 10 and under.

​Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot by Sam Cotton

Reviewed by Peggy T. BGS
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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.

Reviewed by Harriet S. BGS 

This book is about 3 seagulls called Stanley, Stacy and Steve-o. Stanley and Stacy were sick of eating worms and wanted some chips. Brock’s Famous Chips came to town, and everyone wanted some chips. They were so desperate for chips Stacey asked Stanley if they could ask the famous chippy chaser to help them get some chips, but Stanley said no because he thought Steve-o was a bad seagull but after some convincing they went off to find Steve-o. They finally found him and made some plans to steal some chips.
What I like about this book is that it is funny, and a grandmother tells this story to her grand-gulls in the book.
I recommend this book to people aged 6 to 14 and I rate this book a 9/10. ​

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.

Reviewed by ​Hudson SAPS

The Bad Guys: The Others is the 16th book in the series written by Aaron Blabey. This book is about a group of baddies guys who rob different places. They run into trouble when they open a mysterious box…. The book is a bit crazy and there is lots of action happening! It is a graphic novel that includes lots of pictures. I have read other Bad Guys books and they were all awesome. This book was one of my favourites in the series because even though it was short, I found it funny. I enjoyed the book because there is lots of action and it was easy to read.
I think that kids from Grade 2 onwards would enjoy this book.
I would rate this book 3 stars out of 5 because I want to read books that challenge me more.

Reviewed by Sam O. BuniPS 
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The characters in this book are very bad in any part of the story and they keep stealing.
In book number 16 there is a new person that they have not seen before it was scary. The person in the woods was not very happy and started fighting. She ran away!
I would rate this book 8/10.
I would recommend this book to people who like action.

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.

Reviewed by Sophie G. SCPS  
Wandi is an amazing, but very sad, chapter book about a dingo cub that gets taken from his home by a humongous eagle and then he was dropped and injured all alone in a garden. He was really cold and his tummy was empty, then he meets a human and they take him home and he is on his way to becoming Wandi which is the most famous dingo in the world.
I really like how Favel Parrett (the author) used great vocabulary in this book. I would definitely recommend this book to many people who love animals.
If I had to rate this book from 1-10 I would rate it an 8 because it is a great book all though it can get a little bit boring when reading. 

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
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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
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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
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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.

Reviewed by Jack F-D. MPS
This book is about a group of bugs that are in the scouts. They had to go into the wilderness (forest) to find different plants and flowers to make rainbow paint. The bugs have to do different things to earn different scout badges, like the ‘cheese eating badge’.
I liked this book because I learned a lesson, that a toadstool is a mushroom.
I recommend this book to people that like to read funny and humorous books and for 6-8 year olds.

Reviewed by Muhammad BuniPS  

Firstly in the book it tells me about the important information that I really like in the book. I like when he says "Are we there yet?" and I like when they're telling us about funny things. The information tells me that the author tried his best
I recommend this book to 7-9 year olds.
I rate this 8/10.

Reviewed by ​Isabella M. BGS
 
This book is about a group of Bug Scouts who go for an adventure and find flowers that they can paint with. They meet a frog and run for their lives because they don't want to get eaten by a frog.
I give this book a 9/10.
I recommend this book for 7 - 9 year olds.

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!