February Reviews

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Hot Dog! #1 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Daniel B. MPPS

Hot Dog is an amazing book about a sausage dog and his friends named Lizzie and Kevin.
While they were going to have a picnic, a baby bird fell out of its nest and they tried to find the mum, but they kept finding other birds but finally found her!
​​I really recommend reading this book because of its adventures.
This book is amazing and I rate it 8/10.

Howzat Pat! Dare to Bowl by Dave Hartley

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is about Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, when he was younger.
He moved from the city to the bottom of the Blue Mountains where he faced many challenges including making new friends, fitting in at school and most importantly getting selected to play for his local cricket club, Glennbrook Blaxland.
I liked this book because it’s about my favourite cricket player and I LOVE cricket. It is also relatable, interesting and a book I didn’t want to put down. I recommend this book for children aged 8-12 years old.
​I rate this book 10/10.

Howzat Pat! Mission Wildlife Rescue by Dave Hartley

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is about the childhood of Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain. This is the second book of the series.
It’s about him and some of his friends from his cricket club attempting to save wildlife by stopping Heaven Burger, a big fast food chain being built. They do this by taking pictures and drone shots of the endangered platypus and koalas in the area, to convince authorities to stop construction and save the home of wildlife.
I liked this book because it gave me a better understanding of what Pat Cummins, my favourite cricket player, was like when he was a kid.
I recommend this book for children aged 8-12 years old.
​I rate this book 10/10.

WeirDo #1 by Anh Do

Reviewed by Daniel B. MPPS

This book is amazing. It's about a kid named Weir and his last name is Do, which makes Weirdo. Weirdo just isn't his name its his personality too, and he likes a girl named Bella Allen.
He somehow impresses her even thought he does silly stuff and messes up words.
I would rate this book about 6/10 because I'm not a fan of the cringe in it but maybe you'll like it.

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger

Reviewed by Evie S. MPPS

Sophie Foster is a regular human, or so she thinks...
One day a mysterious boy comes and tells her she is an elf! He whisks her off to the perfect lost cities. Well, everybody tells her it's perfect.
Soon enough though, she finds rebellions simmering under the surface.
It's up to Sophie to save the lost cities.
I recommend this book to 10 years and up as it can be quite violent;
​I rate it 9/10 because its amazing.

Party Time! (HotDog #2) by Anh Do

Reviewed by Daniel B. MPPS

I loved the second book of HotDog - it's amazing!
Because it's Kev's birthday, his friends Lizzie and Hotdog tried to get him a birthday present but he wanted to come so they told him to wait inside. Kev thought they had forgotten his birthday but Lizzie and Hotdog  needed to get the present and then birthday party time.
Kev always wanted this roaring dino bike, but someone else also wanted it. Luckily, Hotdog grabbed it first. Then those people that wanted it come back and try to steal it but don't get away with it.
I think you should go and read it.
I rate this book an amazing 10/10.

Twinning - Skipping Stars by Alexa Moses

Reviewed by Ivy F. MRPS

This book was about twin sisters who are very similar to each other, although one of the 2 sisters, Izzy, makes a massive mistake on joining her bully’s group in the skipping competition.
There is a lot of relatable stuff in the book.
I recommend it to people who like drama and chapter books!
I would give this book 9/10.

Steve Irwin - Little People, Big Dreams by Mª Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is about the life of Steve Irwin.
Steve grew up in Melbourne, then at 8 his family moved to Queensland. There his family saved wildlife by nursing them until they were better.
He saved his first croc at the age of 9.
When an adult, he would become the park's manage.
While doing a show he saw love at first sight, her name was Terri. They married the next year.
With his fame he made the ZOO bigger.
Steve and his wife bought areas of land and turned them into wildlife reservations.
 recommend this book for children aged 8-16.
​I rate this book a 8/10

The Human Body by Kathleen Reilly

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

The Human Body is a great and interesting book. Some facts blow my mind.
I learned about the brain which is a very cool body part.
I recommend this book to people who are interested into non-fiction books and who are interested into getting under the skin learning about the body.
I rate this book a 10/10 because I’m actually interested reading this book.

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

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

In this book young Marcus breaks Nanna Nancy’s favourite gnome by accident. He lies to his nanna and says it was his sister, Cleo.
Nanna made his favourite strawberry sponge cake for his first footy game the next day. He doesn’t eat because he feels bad about when he lied. He feels sick the next day because he lied. He says “I can’t play, I'm too sick”. He tells Nanna Nancy about what happened and he felt better.
He kicked the winning goal for his team.
 recommend this book to children aged 5-9.
​I rate this book a 7/10.

Busy Beaks by Sarah Allen

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

I think that Busy Beaks is an easy and not exciting book because all the book says is what the birds do, but it’s not non-fiction.
For an example, “A loud kookaburra calls out to its friends” or “a robin sits tight on her three speckled legs”. Not very interesting.
I recommend this book to younger children in kindergarten from ages 4-7 because this is an easy and a not very hard book.
​I rate this book a 3/10 because I am not interested and I want to be interested while reading.

The World's Most Ridiculous Animals by Philip Bunting

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

In this book I read about an animal called the Okapi AKA Fancypantseum stinkeyhoof.
This book is really funny and as soon as I saw this book I took it right away. It’s interesting and I learned in fun and funny ways. I’m not bored while reading it and I just laugh my head off.
I recommend this book to people who need to laugh. As soon as you open this book you will laugh! I also recommend this to people who like to read in fun ways instead of just reading and not being interested.
​I rate this this book a 10/10 because it is super funny.

Little Bont's Brave Play by Marcus Bontempelli

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

In this book, Marcus overhears Nonna and Dad talking about fresh strawberries in the cellar. Marcus is scared to go down there.
Marcus sits down with Nonna and family for her birthday lunch. After lunch they all sit down to watch the footy game. Marcus sees his sister, Sienna going out of the room, Marcus follows.
Sienna wrecked the dessert. Marcus faces his fear and gets the strawberries from in the cellar and fixes the a dessert.
They all sit down and eat the dessert. Then Marcus and Dad kick the footy after the game.
 recommend this book to children aged 5-9.
I rate this book a 9/10.

The King of the Birds by Acree Graham Macam

Reviewed by Paige L. MRPS

This book was about a girl named Flannery that was obsessed with birds, any bird.
One day she saw a peacock was for sale and she got it! She made him the king! One problem…life was still a little quiet. She even threw a party. Suddenly he burst his tail like there was no tomorrow! 
The next day Flannery crowned her new bird queen and they had an awesome time together.
I recommend this book to ages 8-11.
I rate this book 8/10 because it isn’t to long or short! Also really good illustrations!

Specky Magee and  the Best of Oz by Felice Arena

Reviewed by Jack P. MRPS

Simon ‘Specky’ Magee was nicknamed after his spectacular marking skills in Aussie rules, but he has been chosen for the international football team versing Ireland.
Specky is put to the test with all sorts of challenges.
I recommend this book to people that like footy and are ages 10+.
​I rate this book 9/10.

Dogman by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Stevie S. MRPS

This book is so funny and entertaining!
The book is about a half man-half dog that is a cop and is friends with the chief.
When the chief is fired, Dogman will stop at nothing to get him back!
I would recommend this book to ages 6-12 It is a very amazing book. Mr Pilkey should be very proud.
I rate this book a 9.9/10 

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Reviewed by Nora H. BPS

In this book, a little boy named Max made a suit and was being naughty. His mother called him a 'wild thing' which made him angry and he told his mother he was going to eat her.
He was sent to his room, which turned into a jungle, and a boat appeared for him. He sailed for a year and a half then he got to the place where the wild things are and he tamed them.
Then he was hungry so he went back and his dinner was waiting for him and it was still warm.
I didn`t really like this book because of the way it was written, but I loved the illustrations. I thought they were really pretty.
I would recommend this book to 1 to 6 year olds because of the pictures and the story type is very easy to read.
I would rate this book 3/10 because its not my favourite type of book.

The Babysitter's Club: Kristy's Big Day by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Ivy F. MRPS

This Babysitters Club book is one of my FAVOURITES!
This book is all about Kristy whose mother is getting married, but it also means she’s moving houses since hers isn’t made for lots of people.
It's also about dealing with baby sitting kids for loads of families!
I would recommend this book 9+.
I'd give this book a 10/10 has lots of relatable problems great tension build.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Reviewed by Saul K. MPPS

This book is a thrilling and heartwarming story of a robot named Roz who adapted to the animal language.
She adopted a baby bird named Brightbill whose parents died.
This story shows us how all families are different. The robot creates her own family and animal friends on the island that she was shipwrecked on. They help each other to survive and learn to care for each other. Even though they are different.
The Wild Robot is the first book in a series of three. I can’t wait to read the next adventure of Roz and her son Brightbill.
I would recommend it for people who like chapter books and stories about nature and robots and of course, animals.
I would rate this book a 10/10. It was such a good book to read.

How Rude by Sarah Arnold

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

I read this book and I thought it was very funny and enjoyable, but I think this book is a bit to easy for me.
It was about a pig called Pig who was driving along one day and saw Mole struggling to get to his destination. So Pig said he can give Mole a lift.
Mole comes over with a big mysterious box. Pig asks what’s inside and Mole yells “None of your business!”. “How rude!” replies Pig.
What happens next?
​I recommend this book to children in kindergarten up to their first year in primary school. So probably from ages 5-7.
I rate this book a 9/10 because it was about great book but a bit to easy for me.

Bin Chicken Flies Again by Kate & Jol Temple

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is definitely one of the funniest books I’ve ever read.
The bin chicken (Australian white Ibis) goes around trying to find food from dumpsters. None of the dumpsters he goes to has anything.
He stumbles across a garbage truck going to the city dump and he gets food from there.
I recommend this book to children aged 4-12.
I rate this book a 10/10.

Scary Night by Lesley Gibbs and Stephen Michael King

Reviewed by Nora H. BPS

Scary Night is a book about three friends: a Hare with a hat, a Cat with a cake and a Pig with a parcel.
They go on a mysterious journey in the middle of the night, where they encounter some scary tricks and a treat.
I would recommend this book to people who like Dr Seuss because it rhymes a lot. I think everybody would enjoy this book.
​I rate this book 8/10, because I like rhyming books.

Pig the Fibber by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Liam W. MRPS

Pig the Pug was doing naughty stuff, like telling lies and making a big mess. He always blamed it all on Trevor, another dog.
Pig was trying to get the big bowl of treats and he didn’t want Trevor to tell on him, so Pig did a big stinky fart and blamed it all on Trevor, so Trevor got taken outside for some air.
While he was alone, Pig quickly got the treats but there was a old bowling ball up high that fell down and hit Pig on the head!
Now Pig has stopped lying and days are great for Trevor now.
I recommend it for kids in grade 2/3.
​I rate this book a 7/10.

Reviewed by Noah E. DPS

This book is about Pig the Pug fibbing to get Trevor into trouble.
At the end of the story Pig learns to tell the truth.
I recommend the book for 7-11 year old's who are learning to tell the truth. I give this book a 8.5/10 rating.

Code Name Bananas by David Walliams

Reviewed by Arielle J. MPPS

It's 1940. In the city of London it's war time. The Nazis have attacked.
Eric, an eleven year old boy, has created an extraordinary relationship with Gertrude, a gorilla from London Zoo who is about to be put down.
Eric and his great Uncle Sid must save her and at the same time save Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister who is the only one who can put this war to an end.
I recommend this book to grades 4, 5 and 6.
​I rate this book 10/10

Don't Call me Bear! by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Brittney D. MPS

The book is about a koala yelling a people because he is getting told he is a bear.
I liked how Captain Cook called him a bear in the newspaper.
I recommend this book for 3+ because its really funny and easy to read.
I rate it 8/10 because it was really funny and interesting.

The Lost Book of Magic by Amelia Mellor

Reviewed by Mackenzie P. MPS

The Lost Book of Magic is about a girl named Ivy.
She has a professor named Mr Pyke. He has been trying to help Ivy find her little brother.
I like how this book is perfect for people who would like a little challenge with reading.
 I would recommend this book for 7+.
I would rate this book at 10 out of 10.

Keeper of the Lost Cities #2: Exile by Shannon Messenger

Reviewed by Evie S. MPPS

Sophie is back, but with her come many unexpected situations.
Her life spirals on rambunctiously, until she land at the final decision, which holds life or death for not only her, but also a dear friend.
I liked this book because it had amazing characters, and a wonderful sense of adventure.
I would recommend this book for people 10+ years.
I rate it 10/10.
IT WAS AMAZING!

Ella Diaries: Wedding Belles by Meredith Costain

Reviewed by Ivy F. MRPS

This book was about a girl named Ella her mother’s friend was getting married but the day the wedding is also her gymnastics competition.
This book was fantastic! I loved all the details in the book.
I would give this book a 9/10 and recommend 9+ since some words are a bit tricky and some even made up.

Rock Stars by Christy Peterson

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

​I read this book and I think it was a good book. I don’t think it was really fun and exciting, but it was educational.
This book was about famous rocks with story’s behind them. A rock is just a rock. Right? Think again. Some rocks have great stories to tell.
I recommend this book to children from the age 8-11. I also recommend this book to people who like reading about the past present events.
​I rate this book an 8.3/10 because it wasn’t exciting and the writer didn’t really make it exciting. 

Reviewed by James B. MRPS 

This book is about lots of different rocks that form in different places in different forms.
This book has interesting facts that I believe most people do not know.
I liked this book because it’s very informative about something I don’t know a lot about.
This book made me notice how amazing our earth is.
I recommend this book for children aged 10-14.
​I rate this book 9/10.

Red Cat, Blue Cat by Jenni Desmond

Reviewed by Paige L. MRPS

This book was about two cats that didn’t like each other very much and they couldn’t do what the other cat could, even though they really wanted to. They refused to be near each other.
They even tried to make their colours the colour of the other cat.
​Then one of the cats showed the other cat how to do their skills. They ended up best friends after all of the drama.
I liked this book because it had some really good illustrations and the storyline was very stylish
I recommend for ages 8-10
I rate this book 9.5/10 

Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Braxton K. MRPS

Dog Man: From Whom The Ball Rolls is about a dog and a guy and in their mission they get exploded by a bomb.
The dog's body was destroyed and the man’s head was destroyed they were about to die until the nurse lady said to get the man’s body to the dog’s head and that’s how Dog Man was made and now he fights super villains.
I liked the book because it was funny and it has comics.
I would recommend the book for 8+.
​I rate this book a 10/10.

Passionate about Penguins by Owen Davey

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

Passionate about Penguins is a non-fiction book about penguins and their life cycle.
This book tells you about what penguins are and how they survive.
This is a great fun, fact-filled and stylishly illustrated book about these unique, wonderful birds.
I recommend this book to children from the age 8-12 and to people who like learning about animals and how they can survive.
I rate this book a 10/10 because I was very interested while learning about penguins and the illustrations made the book very engaging.

InvestiGators #4: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S. by John Patrick Green

Reviewed by Logan N. YPCC

Brash and Mango on a holiday. On the holiday, Brash gets eaten by his old partner Darl and then gets trapped in his own mind. This makes his bad memories go deep in his brain, making him forget everything about himself and turns him into his younger self.
I recommend this book to 8-14.
I rate it a 10/10.

Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove

Reviewed by the MPPS Bulldogs Read Club

This book is about Macca and Al, two alpacas who share a wonderful friendship. They do all sorts of things together. They are inseparable. Macca and Al have a lot of fun and they get up to mischief all the time. They enter a talent show...but they need an act! They thought they had many talents, but some would disagree. Once they figure out what they can do, the big night arrives.
Be prepared to follow Macca and Al with many smiles along the way.
This is a good book in every way possible, because it includes many fun things that people enjoy. It also reinforces what good friends can do together.
This is a great book to read with friends and family.
We recommend this book for kids aged up to ten.
We give this book an 8/10.

Clarice the Brave by Lisa McMann

Reviewed by Lily W. MPPS

Clarice the Brave is about two mice called Clarice and Charles Sebastian. They were born and raised on a boat and have not known life anywhere else.
Clarice is separated from her brother and thrown onto a smaller boat with some of the crew.
Will she keep her promise and reunite with her brother, or will she be eaten by Special Lady, the ship cat?
This book is lovely and heartwarming.
I recommend this book to kids 9+ because there are some tricky words.
I give this book a 9/10 because it is a book about keeping promises and, in the hardest of times, not giving up.

The Atlas of Cats by Frances Evans

Reviewed by Matilda W. MPPS

This book is a non-fiction book all about cats. It has so many facts about wild and domestic cats, from Tiger to Tabby this book has it all!
I love this book because I love cats.
This book is a must read for cat maniacs and fact lovers. I think cat lovers over 7 would like this book.
​I rate this book a 9/10 because it is an amazing book but it has a few faults.

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A. F. Steadman

Reviewed by Oliver K. MPPS

Magic and unicorns are better than ever before in this wonderful and thrilling book where nothing is impossible when a unicorn is by your side. In this book you will find unicorns are alive and kicking.
The elemental battles and battle thirsty unicorns are just what you need to put some cheer in your day.
I enjoyed this book because of the engaging storyline and sharp turns that seem to come out of nowhere at all. 
I think that the lesson the author is trying to tell us is: nothing is impossible when you believe in yourself.
I would recommend this book to 7-16 year old's. 
​I rate it 9/10.

Specky Magee and the Boots of Glory by Felice Arena

Reviewed by Jack P. MRPS

Simon ‘Specky’ Magee is a talented young footballer nicknamed after his excellent marking ability. He has earned a scholarship to a widely renowned football school - Gosmore Grammar.
Specky will play in the boots of glory match against Salisbury College, but someone is trying to sabotage him! Will he find out who it is before the game or will his reputation go down the drain?
I recommend this book to everyone because it’s got footy, mystery and friendship all in one.
​I rate this book 10/10.

King Pig by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Aly W. DPS

King Pig was a king that lead sheep and they followed him wherever he goes.
I found this book funny because of all the things King Pig did and made the sheep do, especially when King Pig made himself into a butterfly.
The pictures that were in the book were cool, they made me smile a lot.
I would tell my friends and peers to read this book.
​I rate it 10/10

The Ice Garden by Guy Jones

Reviewed by Oliver K. MPPS

This chilling book is extraordinary. Mr Jones is obviously a skilled author. The Ice Garden is about, you guessed it, an ice garden and also a girl named Jessica, Jess for short. She’s allergic to the sun which I feel is sad because she can’t go outside and play without going “full hat”.
I recommend this book to grade two and up.
​I rate this book a 8/10.

Tiny Timmy: Sports Carnival by Tim Cahill

Reviewed by Jack P. MRPS

Tiny Timmy and his team are preparing for their league-deciding match against the Foxes, but Coach Roach announced training for a sports day. Will Timmy be able to stay fit for the game while training for sports day or will it just get in the way?
I recommend this book to years 6+.
​I rate it 8/10.

The Bad Guys #4: Attack of the Zittens

Reviewed by Noah E. DPS

This book is about the Bad Guys trying to stop the zombie kittens from taking over the world.
I liked it because it was exciting very humorous, mainly when the crocodile ate the snake and spat it back out.
​I would recommend this book for ages from 7-11, because it is interesting. I rate this book an 8.5/10.

Timeless by Kelly Canby

Reviewed by Harper T. YPCC

This book is about a little boy who can’t make time wait.
Time goes on and on and on and he wonders “when will it hurry!”
I liked it because it reminds me of myself.
I recommend it to 5–10-year-olds.
​I rate it a 9.5/10!

Thunderhead by Sophie Beer

Reviewed by Jindara W-D. YPCC

In this book there's an girl that has no name and she is deaf.
She used to have an friend that was named Moonflower, but Moonflower had to move schools. It made the girl that has no name feet lonely, so she picked an random song. Because she is deaf then she had loads of fun.
The age group I recommend it for is 9+.
​I rate this book an 10/10 because it was so awesome. 

The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey 

Reviewed by Hunter S. BuniPS

This book is about a group of bad guys and the leader of the group, Mr Wolf, who is trying to get the group to be good.
I liked this book because there is a lot of information and action.
I recommend this book age 7 or older.
​I rate this book 8.5/10.

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is about Hairy Maclary, a little black scruffy dog, and his friends. They go for a walk when suddenly they come across the most terrible thing in town!
I liked this book because it was my absolute favourite story when I was 3. This book has a lot of rhyming, repetition, humour, and the illustrations are a great addition.
I recommend this book for children aged 2-7 years old.
​I rate this book 9/10.

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Noah E. DPS

This book is about a pug named Pig not wanting to share his toys.
I liked this book because he falls off his toys out of the window.
I recommend this book for the ages of 6-11 because its a funny book and it rhymes.
​I rate this book 8.5 /10.

Dog Man: Fetch 22 by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Logan B. MPPS

Dog Man is a book about a dog and a cop who got in a bomb accident and the cops head and dogs body were paralyzed from the bomb so the doctors had a brilliant idea to attach the dogs head onto the cops body and that's how Dog Man was created. a
There's also this cat named Petey and he was an evil villain until he made a clone to destroy the world, but he was kind and named the clone lil Petey. They catch tadpoles who make a tree come to life and there's an evil fairy named the Fair Fairy.
I liked this book because of all the action and it's also pretty funny,.
I would recommend this book for ages 9+.
​I rate this 10/10.

Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Logan B. MPPS

Cat Kid is a book about a fish that raises a bunch of tadpoles and they are trying to publish comics to get money, because they think they'll get a million dollars.
In my opinion, I liked this comic because its really funny that they'll think they'll be rich.
I'd recommend this book for ages 7+.
I rate it 8/10..

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Braxton P. MRPS

This book is about a family who got an inheritance. They had an idea of extending the house. But things took a unexpected turn so the decided to sell their house.
They checked out another house and it was perfect. People waned to buy the family’s house but they asked to remove an item. They tried removing it and the house breaks and they never ended up selling their house or buying one.
I didn’t like how the problems were just in there and they weren’t spaced out.
I’d recommend this book to people who like a series about a family but particularly one person.
I rate this book a 7/10 because there could be more detail in the story.

Zog by Julia Donaldson

Reviewed by Braxton P. MRPS

This book is about Zog. Zog is a dragon who goes to dragon school.
Over the years he tries his hardest to get a golden star.
Whenever he hurts himself a girl helps him.
At the end he got the golden star!
I liked how the story had good characters. I didn’t like how it was repetitive. I recommend this book for people that are young and like dragons.
I rate this book a 6/10.

Piranhas don't Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Braxton P. MRPS

This book is about a piranha that tries to get his friends to eat fruit, but his friends don’t want to.
The piranha Keeps asking them to, so they said they’ll give it a try. They ate it in seconds. His friends said the fruit was quite nice, but that they prefer bums!
I liked the humour.
I recommend this book to a younger audience.
I rate this book a 9/10!

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Reviewed by Harley S. MRPS

Coraline steps in to her new house.
She is bored and finds a door. Her mum opens it with a black key. Behind it is a brick wall.
At night she goes to the door. There is a tunnel. It is a replica of her house, but her mum and dad has buttons for eyes!
I think this book is for ages 9 to 12.
​It is scary at some poinst but I think it is a 9/10.

Might Mitch - Aussies vs England: Game On by Mitchell Starc

Reviewed by Seth C. MRPS

This book was about the Ashes and how Mitchell Starc hit the wining run’s. Australia won the Ashes for the 33rd time and that put them in front of England. England has only won 32 times.
I recommend this book to children 7+.
​I rate this book 10/10

There's a Big Green Frog in the Toilet by Anh Do

Reviewed by James B. MRPS

This book is about a big green frog jumping into the toilet when the little bear really needs to go.
The little bear's family tries to get it out many ways until…something happened!
I liked this book because it’ super funny.
I recommend this book for children who want to read the funniest book ever.
​I rate this book 8/10

Fearless by Colin Thompson

Reviewed by Braxton P. MRPS

This book is about a family that adopts a dog and it's name is Fearless. Whenever something scary happens it gets super scared.
One night someone tried robbing the house. Even though Fearless was scared, he sprinted into actions and scared the robber away!
I liked how the story had a animal in it.
I recommend this book for young readers.
I rate this book a 10/10!

Pig the Tourist by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Noah E. DPS

This book is about Pig traveling and going on holidays.
I liked it because he was so naughty when he was on his holiday that the piranhas bit him on his bum!
I recommend the book for ages between 6-10.
​I rate this book 8/10.

Mr Mcgee and the Biting Flea by Pamela Allen

Reviewed by Noah E. DPS

This book is about Mr McGee trying to fly his kite.
He is having fun, but then lets the kite go when a flea starts biting him everywhere.
I liked it because he had to take all his clothes off and jump in the water. I also liked it because it was a funny book.
I recommend this book for the ages of 5-9.
​I rate this book 7/10.

Hot Dog! Party Time! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Ivy F. MRPS

This book is about a birthday surprise party for one of the characters, Kev.  Lizzie and Hotdog are planning for the party, but Rooster and Donkey get in their way.
I would recommend this book 7-9 year olds, I used to read these books and they were definitely worth reading.
I'd give this 8/10 because it wasn’t really my style but I still really enjoyed it.

Claris: Fashion Show Fiasco by Megan Hess

Reviewed by Nora H. BPS

Claris, our favourite chic little mouse is back and she must go to the Chanel Fashion Week to give Madame back her lost tickets.
Claris travels all across Paris to get the lost tickets back to Madame in time for the show.
Claris wishes she could go to Fashion Week, and thanks to Monsieur she gets the best seats in the house.
I recommend this book to fans of Claris, fashion and Francophiles (people who love all things French).
I would rate this book a 9/10, because I really like Claris in Paris. We have lots of her books.

Pig the Blob by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Harper T. YPCC

This book is about a pug called Pig. Pig was a pug and he was very lazy. 
He lived in a flat where he always ate lollies and never did anything!
He’s always on his phone which is boring and he always stayed on the couch.
Because there aren't many words, I recommend for ages 5 and up.
This book is really good I rate it a 8.5/10.

Kookaburras Love to Laugh by Laura and Philip Bunting

Reviewed by Jacob W. YPCC

Kookaburras Love to Laugh is a really good book. It made me laugh to myself.
Kookaburras don't really care when they laugh. They laugh if it's raining or if its windy or in the day or night.
One of the pictures show the Kookaburra's sitting on a power line.
I recommend this book ages 5-12.
​I rate this book a 8/10.

Dog Man: Unleashed by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Logan N. YPCC

As havoc runs through the city, an evil fish with a Petey The Cat disguise tried to steal a tank full of gold and valuables from Petey The Cat.
Petey escaped cat prison by making a paper picture of himself which tricked the guard when he came in. The guard thought he was dead and called an ambulance, but they take the fake Petey to the witch doctor by mistake.
The witch doctor uses the life spray on fake Petey and the fake Petey comes to life and takes a control spray and uses the life spray on a dinosaur and then the obey spray but Dogman saves the day.
I recommend this book to 9 to 13 year old’s.
I rate this book a 8/10

Every Night at Midnight by Peter Cheong

Reviewed by Jaxson T. YPCC

This book is about a boy who at midnight every night turns into a wolf.
At midnight the boy jumps from building to building as a wolf.
He can’t go to his friend’s parties. But at least he is the fastest runner.
From then on, he stayed on his on his own. Sometimes he wishes he didn’t turn into a wolf.
The next day a new student came and fit in straight away. At night he saw a different wolf and became friends. They were having so much fun until she got hurt.
At school he found out his friend was the new student. He gave her a necklace, and everyone was shocked and hung out with him.
I liked this book because he found his friend and they became friends.
I recommend it for 6 and over.
​I rate it 9/10.

Goosebumps #1: Welcome to the Dead House by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Zaidyn C. YPCC

Goosebumps are the best books! This is a story about a house and a kid name Josh. The house Josh moved in with his friend was the creepiest house on the block. Josh said it must be haunted!
They went in to check it out. It looked like a haunted building. They heard some creaks and then they heard a big bang. Something fell from the ceiling.
I recommend it to grade 4 and 5 and the age should be 8+.
I rate this book a 8.5/10.

Goosebumps #38: The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena by R. L. Stine 

Reviewed by Wyatt D. YPCC

This book is about a kid named Jordan Blake. He was taking pictures of bears and then he went home and saw another bear but it didn't look right. The bear was massive and it was covered in snow and then he realised it wasn't a bear.
I loved it it was one of the best books I've ever read I hope you like it.
I recommend this book ages 9-16.
I rate this book a 10\10.

Swoop by Nicole Godwin

Reviewed by Harmony B. YPCC

Magpies are always on alert for danger.
Magpie tries to move when rocks come flying from the sky because kids throw rocks.
I don’t like when he hurts himself.
I recommend it for 8+.
I rate it a 10/10.

Goosebumps #32: The Barking Ghost by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Jordan F. YPCC

This book is about a kid named Cooper.
He lost his dog and ever since he lost his dog he has been going crazy and hearing stuff like heavy breathing and this is causing him not to sleep.
I recommend this to ages 9-10.
​I rate this book 10/10. 

Liarbird by Laura and Philip Bunting

Reviewed by Logan N. YPCC

This book is about a bird that can mimic animals and lie.
It lies so much and still says lying is a good thing and don’t listen to people that say don’t lie, but it catches up to her and she gets taken by a fox and now tells the truth.
I recommend this book to ages 5 to 8.
I rate this book a 7/10 and 

Goosebumps #7: Night of the Living Dummy by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Wyatt D. YPCC

This book is about a kid named Wayne Brooks. He was going on a walk and he found this really creepy house. He walked up to the porch and he felt a weird feeling.
When he walked inside he felt like someone was watching him. A couple seconds later he heard a creek coming from the attic.
He walked up to the attic and found a live walking, talking Dummy!
I recommend this book ages 9 to 16.
I rate this book a 10/10.
I hope you like the book.

Hover Car Racer by Matthew Reilly

Reviewed by Jake B. MRPS

This book was about hover cars and the kids racing and trying to win to get money and impress the man.
I did not like this because I thought it was going to be a jet book and they made a new jet, but it was a racing book and people to get trophies and win.
I would recommend this book to a kid that likes racing and race cars also jets.
I recommend this book age for 8+.
I would rate this book out of 4.5/10.

I Colour Myself Different by Colin Kaepernick

Reviewed by Abbey P. MRPS

I read I Colour Myself Different and it was a great book.
It was about a young boy called Colin who thought he was super cool for looking different to others.
One day, when Colin was at school, they had to do a class project when you had to draw your family. Colin was so happy and excited! He knew exactly how to draw his family in a supercool way!
After everyone was finished, Colin decided that he wanted to share is art work. So he did. “This is my mum and my siblings” Colin said with a big smile. “And that’s me!”
“Why are you only brown” said another kid. Colin gets sad. What happens next?
I recommend this book to kids age from 7-11.
I rate this book a 9/10 because I loved the book but it was a bit too easy for me. 

Why Do I Have to Eat Off the Floor? By Chris Hornsey 

Reviewed by Braxton P. MRPS

This book is about a dog that wants do things that humans do, but dogs can’t.
He tries doing them but his owner stops him.
The things the dog wants to do are driving, eating on the table, and sleeping inside.
I recommend this book to younger people.
​I rate this book a 7/10.

Billie B. Brown: The Night Fright by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by L-ah M. MRPS

In this book, Billie goes to the movies with her friend Rebecca and Rebecca’s older sisters Jen an Kerry.
They're going to see a scary movie.
After the movie, Rebecca’s mom drops Billie off. When Billie go’s to bed she has a night fright.
I would recommend this to people who like Billie B. Brown.
I rate it 7/10.

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by L-ah M. MRPS

In this book, there’s a family that goes hunting.
They caught 16 wild ducks.
When the little girl finds out, she puts the magic finger and then...
I recommend this to confident readers.
​I rate it 10/10.

The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Spencer S. MPPS

The Very Cranky Bear is a book about four friends who go into a cave to get out of the rain.
They wake up a very cranky bear.
The book seems like a book for grade 1 to 3.
I will rate this book a 5/10.

Flocked by Chren Byng

Reviewed by Evie S. MPPS

Flocked is a story about trying new things.
Inside the flock everything is safe and good. Outside the flock, however there is are new and different places.
Only those brave enough will ever see the rest of the world.
I liked this book as it has a message that being different is okay.
I believe that this book would be suited for children from 3-7 years old.
I rate this book a 7/10.

When You Adopt a Pandarina by Matilda Rose

Reviewed by Arielle J. MPPS

In Pandarina, Princess Skye is so worried if she will okay for the dance at Queen Elsie's birthday Ball.
She's so worried but Mrs Paw gives Skye a furry friend to help.
I recommend this book for people ages 1 to 8.
I rate this book 8/10.

Freestyle by Gale Galligan

Reviewed by Matilda W. MPPS

Cory and his gang, called Eight Bitz, are in their last year of middle school and they want to make it count.
When Cory gets a new tutor it all changes. Cory starts ignoring the crew and his friends are angry. Can Cory make things right?
This is an entertaining book about friendship.
I like this book because it shows things don't always go to plan.
I recommend it for ages 8+.
​I rate this book a 7/10 .

How to Speak Dragonese by Cressida Cowell

Reviewed by Lily W. MPPS

This book is about two viking friends called Hiccup and Fishlegs, who are captured by Romans and need to get out of their prison and back to their tribe.
Sharkworms are on the loose and Hiccup's dragon, Toothless, is missing. This is book three in a series of eleven books.
​I like this book because it is about friendship and not giving up.
I recommend this book for people who love dragon or vikings.
I rate this book a 10/10 because it has many different pictures that look like they are drawn by a 6-year-old.

Somewhere Else by Gus Gordon

Reviwed by Zenna A. MPPS

This book is about a bird that can't fly. George Laurent wasn't like most birds he stays in his house and doesn't go anywhere else and when some of his bird friends ask him to go and travel but he always make excuses like "not today, Penelope I've got brownies in the oven."
Over and over again his friends ask him, but he always makes excuses to not go. He feels bad for saying no, but he had reasons why he couldn't go with them. 
His bird friends stopped asking him because they knew that he was going to make an excuse.
Then at the middle of the night a bear came and ask if he could stay, then he asked "why aren't you in the sun a relaxing on he bench?".
George tried to make excuse but the bear was too smart for his excuse, then he revealed a secret that he can't fly, so the bear tried to help him throw the whole winter. They just couldn't do it so they stopped and gave up.
​They read the newspaper then George saw a picture in the newspaper and got an ide to make something. It took them 2 or 4 hours to make it.
When they finished and they travelled to the places that their friends were taking about then they went back.
I recommend this book for ages 10 to 12.
​I rate it 8/10.