March Reviews

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Tilly by Jane Godwin

Reviewed by Elly M. MRPS

This story is about a little girl named Tilly. Tilly’s house has lots of good hiding places, up high, down low and dark corners, but Tilly’s favourite spot was a hidden compartment beneath the stairs. She had all her treasures in there, but one day everything went wrong. A new soft carpet was installed and Tilly loved it at first but she couldn’t get to her compartment anymore. Tilly was crushed. She wanted some more treasures so she collected more.
I really liked this book because it has a good message of don’t give up. ​I really like this book but quite easy to read.
I recommend this book to seven and up because it is pretty understandable concept.
I rate this book a 8/10.

Pokemon: Battle for the Zephyr Badge by Jennifer Johnson

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

The book starts by saying that Ash is looking for Pokeballs at the Violet City gym.
Ash walks to the Violet City gym in hope of wining a Pokeball.
They find a rare type of Pokémon called Quagsire. There are four Quagsire in the book and they like round objects.
The rest of the book is a bit more interesting than the start.
I didn’t like how it just goes on about them catching Pokémon.
I recommend it to people who like Pokemon.
I would rate it a 6/10 because it explains how they catch Pokémon. 

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees by Heath McKenzie

Reviewed by Chelsea M. MRPS

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees is about kids that think it is unfair that they can’t get what they want with there parents/grandparents money.
In this book kids that already have bought enough stuff that they already have so many things and they just want more. Like when a boy had just bought a purple panda but he saw a pink panda so he really wanted that one but he already had a purple panda but he doesn’t need that pink panda.
I like this book because it teaches you a life lesson and before I read this I was asking mum every time we went to the shop can I get this? She would just say no, do you really need that? But now after I read this book it taught me something. It taught me to never ask my Mum I can just use my own money. 
I think this book will be a great book for three years and up because this book isn’t kinda easy to read book and because it can teach a lesson to young people because it can teach them a life lesson to not brag their parents and that money doesn’t go on trees.
I give this book a 8/10, because this book is a great book to learn a life lesson that you can earn money by doing chores.

Awful Auntie by David Walliams

Reviewed by Lousie R. MRPS

The second I read the first sentence of this book , I was already addicted to the book.
Awful Auntie is a book about a girl named Stella who is looked after by her tragic aunt Alberta, who Stella has claimed is a murderer, and that she has killed her parents.
I 100% love this book.
I personally recommend this book for people from year 2 and over because the events are very interesting & dramatic, so I think that people who like or love dramatic, eventful, and funny stories will love this one.
I would rate this book a 9/10 .

Diary of a Netball Star: New Player by Liz Watson and Fiona Harris

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

The book a Diary of a Netball Star is about Liz and her friends and family.
Her netball team is heading for the finals but one of Liz’s teammates gets hurt and can’t play. She gets a new teammate called Emma. Emma misses every goal but she just needed some encouragement to shine.
I liked the book because it kept you wanting more! It was a fun story with a mix of netball, school and relationships.
I recommend this book for netball lovers aged 8 to 12 because it is an easy and fun read while you still learn some important lessons.
I give it a solid 8/10

Big Trouble with Angry Chairs by Lachlann Carter

Reviewed by Tannar S. MRPS

In this book, chairs don’t like to get sat on so they come alive and try to eat the dead ends.
I like this book because it is really funny and easy to read.
I recommend this book for years 2 - 6 because it is an easy to read and it is interesting.
I this book in 8/10 because it is a good book for younger and older kids.

Who am I? The Diary of Mary Talence by Anita Heiss

Reviewed by Elly M. MRPS

This book is based on the diary of an Aboriginal girl named Mary Talence and it is about her life in 1937 when she was ten.
I really enjoyed this book because I like reading about history, but the book was a bit sad to know how Aboriginal people were treated by Australian people.
I recommend this book to people who like history and learning about the Stolen Generation.
 rate this book 10/10 because the book it kept me intrigued the whole time I read and it taught me a bit about Australian history.

Ella Diaries #2: Ballet Backflip by Meredith Costain

Reviewed by Anu B. SCPS

Ballet Backflip is a book about two young girls that love ballet. Their teacher, Madame Fry, had exciting news. She needed a Fairy Queen for the ballet recital.
Ella practiced for days hoping to get the part for the Fairy Queen. Zoe on the other hand had quit ballet to do gymnastics because of this new craze at school. Ella was heartbroken to know that her best friend was leaving her to do gymnastics with Precious Princess Peach Parker who was Ella's ex-bestfriend.
I really enjoyed this book because I loved the moral of the story.
I would recommend this book for people aged seven and over.
​This book is a 9/10.

Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm

Reviewed by Lachie S. BuniPS

The story is about a boy, a horse  a mole  and a fox that made it through a storm. My favourite character is the mole, because he brought laughter and happiness to the book. The horse is brave and kind but a little serious. The fox is calm, caring and loving. The boy is afraid of losing them and doubts himself, but they teach him to believe in himself. Together they fight through the storm. 
This book makes me feel good. I found this book uplifting because it is about true friendship and believing in your self.
​I rate this a 10/10.

Pizza and Taco #1: Who's the Best? by Stephan Shaskan

Reviewed by Logan N. WPS

This book is a cool comic style book series. There are two main characters, Pizza and Taco. They make a new friend at school called BLT.
I recommend for kids grade 3 and up.
 rate this book 8/10

In My Heart by Jo Witek

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

In My Heart shows you 10 different feelings such as shy, happy, sad and so much more. It tells you how you might act when you feel the emotion and that it is ok to feel that way.
I like the book because it teaches me about the emotions and the pictures are the best!
I recommend this book for ages 2 to 6 to read with an adult and ages 6+ to read alone.
I give this book a 9 out of 10!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Mitchell M. MRPS

This book tells how Greg’s summer went.
His Gramma asked them to get a photo in front of the Rottnest Island Lighthouse, but many things go wrong.
I like how the story is written in Greg’s point of view. I also like how Greg thinks. I would recommend this book to people 9 years old to about 13 years old and to any Diary of a… fans.
I rate this book 10/10 because the way Jeff Kinney Describes Greg’s Point of view is amazing.

Nanberry: Black Brother White by Jackie French

Reviewed by Mitchell M. MRPS

I got this book for Christmas only to finish now, but I loved every part of it. The way Jackie French writes just amazes me.
Nanberry is about a little Indigenous boy set around the time English first came to Australia and gave Nanberry a highly dangerously disease called Small Pox, which caused 2 thirds of the Gadigal tribe to run away leaving Nanberry on his own.
But Surgeon White saved him from the terrible disease and took him as his own son.
I liked pretty much everything. It’s hard to pinpoint one exact moment in the book but I will say just the journey Nanberry goes on is incredible!
I would recommend this book to any historical fiction lovers or anyone who love Jackie French.
 would rate this book 100/10 because like I said before, everything was simply just astonishing!

The Blunders by David Walliams

Reviewed by Damien M. MRPS

This book is about a family who are different in their own way. Their dad, named Bertie, wants to change the world with his unique inventions. He believes in his inventions sometimes a little bit too much than he should.
When he creates inventions, he always takes the money from the bank, which the bank man is not that happy about it.
I love this book because everything in it stands out in its own way. I could never put this book down with the cliffhangers that David added.
I recommend this book for nine and up because it’s an easy read and so enjoyable.
I would rate this book a 9/10.

We Love You, Magoo by Briony Stewart

Reviewed by Damien M. MRPS

This book is about a orange dog with adventurous ideas named Magoo. He wants to do all the special things human do, even though he is a dog.
He believes he can do what his master can do.
I like this book because Magoo is unique with who he is and he doesn’t let any thing stop him. He has a can do attitude.
 I would recommend this book for children around six.
I give it a 7/10 because it has age appropriate illustrations.

The Watertower by Gary Crew

Reviewed by Damien M. MRPS

This book is about two boys named Bubba and Spike. In this book they go for a swim in their local water tower in Preston. Once they get out from a swim Bubba noticed his shorts were gone. Spike goes and gets him a pair. The hole was acting weird through facial expressions. Bubba doesn’t come out how he went into the water tower.
I love this book because it has no clues in the words what’s happening, you only now through pictures.
I rate this book a 10/10 because it’s all a long and confusing mystery.

An Amazing Australian Road Trip by Jackie Hosking

Reviewed by Damien M. MRPS

This book is about a family going around Australia on their grandma's birthday. When they get to places their grandma always had a bad quote about what they were doing.
On their trip they see all the amazing sites around Australia.
I like this book because if you pay attention you can see a cake on almost pages. I recommend this book for ten and up.
I rate it a 7/10.

The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

The book The Bad Guys is about Mr. Wolf and his friends trying to turn their lives around.
In the book it explains his friends actions and crime on a rap sheet.
They break the puppies out of the dog pound hoping to change their lives.
This book is packed full with action and crime.
I like this book because the drawings explain most of the book.
I would recommend this book to people who like action in their comics.
​I rate this book a 8/10.

Reviewed by Maddison Q. BuniPS

Mr Wolf is the leader and knows that they can be good by being heroes and saving 200 dogs.
The Bad Guys is great because it has lots of funny stuff and details. 
I would recommend this to kids 8+
I rate it 9/10.

The Bad Guys #2: Mission Unpluckable by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

The book is about Mr. wolf and his gang recruiting another animal called Legs (he is a spider).
They break into a chicken farm and save all the chickens from their cages.
This book is action packed with excitement.
I like this book because its drawings explain most of the book.
I recommend this book people who like action in there comic’s and graphic novels.
​I give this book a rating of a 7/10.

The Bad Guys #3: The Furball Strikes Back by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

This book is about Mr Wolf and his friends getting captured by Dr Marmalade. Mr Wolf slurps up Mr Snake in aggression and anger.
Dr Marmalade pushes a big red button tricking the bad guys into thinking that the cave is going to explode.
I enjoy this book because it has so many scenes that are action packed.
I recommend this book to people who like comics with action and excitement.
​I rate this book a 9/10.

Dinosaur Danger by Sarah Fraser

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Double Trouble is a series that follows twins Tommy and Coop with their hilarious pranks.
Dinosaurs Danger alone is about how after being dragged along on a school field trip to look at buttons and rope they discover robot dinosaurs and attempt to prank their class.
I loved this book because it is a funny experience with both pictures and words.
I recommend this book for ages 8 to 12 because it’s a fun and easy read.
I rate this book a 7/10!

Ninja Kid by Anh Do

Reviewed by Jack B. BuniPS

I liked Ninja Kid because it’s about this kid that is a nerd until he turns ten and finds out he is a ninja.
I really like it because it’s very creative.
I recommend this book to kids that like to read about ninjas and spys.
l rate this book a 9/10.

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Nelson woke up on his 10th birthday and had ninja skills. He then had to save the world from evil spiders spread all around Duck Creek from Dr Kane trying to scare everyone away from the town. 
I recommend this for any ninja book readers. 
I rat it 10/10 because it was very intense.

Ninja Kid #2: Flying Ninja! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Jack B. BuniPS

I liked this book because it’s about this kid that had to go to the dentist and then he got attacked by the machines every time the others weren’t looking.
I recommend this book to anyone that’s looking for a book that has lots of unlucky fortune.
I give this book a 10/10. 

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Nelson the Ninja Kid was in town when Dr Kane unhooked the zoo and Nelson had to come save the town.
I recommend it to 10-year-olds.
I rate it 7/10 because it was mostly catching.

Ninja Kid #3: Ninja Switch! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Jack B. BuniPS

Nelson got switched into his grandma’s body and he had athletics on that day so he came last in everything, but using his grandma‘s intelligence, he managed to make a machine to switch their bodies back just in time because the bad guy had come and then they used it on a chipmunk and the bad guy so the bad guy turned into a chipmunk.
I really like this book because it was hilarious.
I recommend it to anyone that’s looking for a book that’s full of amazing but crazy inventions.
I give this book 10 out of 10. 

Tom Gates: Best Book Day Ever! (so far) by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Tom Gates Best book day EVER (so far) is about Tom’s school book day.
After being humiliated last year Tom plans to be bold but does it all work out?
I like this book because it is funny and relatable.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a comedy ages 7 to 12.
I rate this book a 7/10!

The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright

Reviewed by Elly M. MRPS

This book is about a koala named Kevin. Kevin had lots of friends but he never played because he clung to a tree to majority of his life. He was scared of predators would attack him and missing his home. But one day the tree collapsed and he slowly removed himself from the tree.
The book was an easy read for me, but I loved this message the author chose.
I recommend this book to ages five to eight years old. 
I rate this book a solid 8/10. The book was just to easy for me. Other than that I loved this book!

Little Bont's Brave Play by Marcus Bontempelli

Reviewed by Charlie B. MRPS

This book is about Marcus Bontempelli as a kid trying to become one of the best AFL player in the world, but in local footy he’s scared of two boys because he thinks they're going to tackle him to the ground.
I recommend this book for people 5+ who love Bulldogs.
I rate this book 9/10.

The Bad Guys #4: Attack of the Zittens by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

The book starts by saying that the zitten’s are very dangerous.
Mr Piranha and Mr Shark swam to the island that Dr Marmalade stayed on.
Mr Wolf got bitten by a zitten on his nose he screeched in pain.
I like this book because every thing has a reason or explanation.
I recommend this book people who like action packed comics.
I rate this book a 8/10.

Macca's Makeover by Matt Cosgrove

Reviewed by Ted D. DPS

This book is about an Alpaca called Macca who wanted to be different and cool.
He tried to ask his friends for advice and together they tried some ridiculous and creative makeovers.
I liked this book because it was funny and Macca didn't give up.
I would recommend this book to my friend Parker and other kids like him because he likes to read funny picture story books.
This book is a solid 9/10!

The Very Hungry Bear by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Success G. DPS

The very cranky bear was very cranky, very itchy and now very hungry in this book from the sequel. He is in search of his next delicious meal!
I loved the humour in this book and the polar bear as a character was by far the most interesting!
I would recommend this book for a younger audience because it is a short picture book that is good for a quick laugh.
This book is an 8/10 because I found it to be interesting and humorous.

Iceberg by Claire Saxby

Reviewed by Nivajdeep K. DPS

This book was incredibly interesting. It tells the story of icebergs and penguins. As the story continues, the world becomes empty without the iceberg, but the penguins are still around. How strange!
I liked this book because the details are AMAZING!
I would definitely recommend this book to my bestie, Sharnie, and other kids like her who love animals.
This book is a 10/10 because it has a hidden surprise with incredible flip out pages in the middle.

The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young

Reviewed by Jack L. DPS

This book teaches you that losing does not matter and that just like Spike the sloth you can still be a winner even when you lose.
I didn't like this book because it was confusing...it made my brain itchy!
I would still recommend this book to my friend Tanner though, because he reminds me of the sloth who never gives up.
So if you are a kid like that, you would love this book!
I rate this book a 4.3/10.

Reviewed by Indira S. DPS

This book is about a sloth that wanted to race and he was surprisingly fast and slow at the same time! Isn't that strange?!
 liked this book because it tickled my funny bone!
I would recommend this to my family because they say they like every book I read.
Children who like to read surprising books would also love this book.
​This book is a 10/10.

The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Harrison H. DPS

A lion, a moose, a zebra and a sheep need shelter and come across a cave.
A very angry bear kicks them out but luckily the sheep shaves himself to save the day!
I liked this book because it was suspenseful at first and I particularly loved the part when the bear gets dressed up.
I would recommend this book to ages 5 to 10 because it is funny and easy to read.
I give it a rating of 8.5/10.

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

This book is about four friends and a very cranky bear.
Three of the animals thought that they would make the bear look like them, but the bear didn’t like that so he ran them out of the cave.
The sheep thought that bear would like a pillow.
I recommend this book to people who enjoy children books.
I rate this book a 7/10.

Pig the Star by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Maryam W. DPS

In this story a pug tries to show off in every second of the book. He is cruel and awful to his friend, however, learns his lesson just in time!
I really enjoyed this book because it has mischievous characters with diabolical plans.
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to laugh as it will definitely have you giggling!
This is a definite 10/10.

Reviewed by Tilly W. DPS

Pig is a mischievous dog who likes showing off. He never lets Trevor have a minute to shine and often finds himself in trouble.
I liked this book because it is funny and tickles my funny bone!
It is best for children aged 5+ because it is easy to read but super enjoyable. This book is a 10/10 and one of my favourites.

Baloney (Henry P.) by Jon Scieszka

Reviewed by Tyler H. DPS

This book was about an alien that came to school late by 7 minutes. He told an extravagant story to his teacher. One you won't believe!
I liked this book because it was really cool and surprisingly funny with the giant writing on some pages and his silly story.
I think this book is best for prep to grade 2 students because it is a short picture story book.
I give this book a rating of 6.5/10.

Naughty Dragons Make Trouble by Natalie Jane Prior

Reviewed by Charlie B. MRPS

This book is about two little kids who fostered two mischievous young dragons. 
This book mainly focuses on the dragons behaviour. Their names are Graun and Fafnine.
This story is chaos.
I recommend this book for 7+and over because it’s a bigger book and has a lot of pages.
I rate this book a 10/10. I really enjoyed it because of the funny little dragons. 

What's in Your Pocket? by Ruth Symons

Reviewed by Elias W. MRPS

This book is set in the Australian outback. Josh the Joey and his mother are talking about the surprise in his mother's pocket/pouch. His mother gives him some clues for him to guess what it might be. Josh doesn't know what the surprise might be, he asks his friends what they think the surprise might be. Josh is very surprised to see a little baby brother in her pocket /pouch.
I would rate this book a 10/10 if I was in grades 1 and 2, because it is an easy read for me and the illustrations are really good because it shows Australian animals.

Dork Diaries #3: Tales from a Not-So -Talented Pop Star by Rachel Renee Russell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Once I picked this book up I couldn’t put it down. Dork Diaries Pop Star is about Nikki trying to enter the talent show.
After her BFFs were taken away, Nikki puts together a band called ‘Actually I’m Not Really Sure Yet’.
But can they take down the school mean girl?
I recommend this book for ages 9-14.
I liked the book because it’s funny and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I rate it a 9/10!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: The Getaway by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Taylan M-F. MRPS

This book was about a boy named Greg Heffley who was excited for Christmas, but the only problem was that Greg had to go to Isla de Corales.
Greg thought his dad and brothers would back him up but he thought wrong…they WANTED to go and Greg hated it.
I would recommend this book for ages 9 and up because it’s got 218 pages and it’s a comic.
What I liked about the book was how it was adventurous and funny.
I would rate the book 10/10 because you will never lose interest.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Reviewed by Louise R. MPRS

The Wild Robot is an adventurous and sad book. It is about Roz (a robot) who was shipped to an island by accident. She accidently kills a little ducks family, but one of the ducks was still alive. So Roz takes care of the little duck.
I would recommend this book to people who like or love adventure and a bit of a sad story.
​I rate this book a 8 /10.

Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Louise R. MRPS

Pig the Winner is a hilarious book written by Aaron Blabey.
Pig the Winner is a book about Pig who always has to win or he will have a terrifying meltdown.
I would recommend this book for ages 4 and over because it is an easy book to read and it will make you fall to the floor laughing.
I would rate this book 10/10

The Odd 1s Out by James Rallison

Reviewed by Fletcher P. MPRS

The book is about James Rallison's life growing up.
James Rallison used to work at Subway now he’s a YouTuber.
There are some other interesting facts about his life and some funny bits about his life that James Rallison and this book tells you.
I like this book because it was a bit challenging, but it was also fun to read.
I will rate this book a 7/10 because some bits were boring, but some bits were fun.

Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd

Reviewed by Chelsea M. MRPS

This book Squished is about a family of nine people. There are seven kids. A two-year-old, a four year-old, an eight-year-old, a 13-year-old, an 11-year-old, a five-year-old, and last but not least a nine month old baby.
The second oldest is a girl called Avery and all she wants is her own room but she has some setbacks on the way, like her two younger sisters run away and she has to put up with sharing a room with two younger siblings. She just wants her own room, but when Mum tells her devastating news all she wants to do is run away. Her Mum tells her she’s moving to Oregon. She really doesn’t want to go because she just wants to stay with her friends and family.
I liked this because it is a very interesting book and it's a comic, but it also reminds me of me, because it reminds me of my mum's family.
I would recommend this book to people who like graphic novels and lack of books with a bit of drama.
I rate this look 8/10 because it is a very descriptive and it tells a lot about the characters and how they feel about certain things.

Library Mouse by Daniel Kirk

Reviewed by Chelsea M. MRPS

This book is about two mice looking for a new home because where they live, 'the library down stairs', was getting renovated so they had to move to the attic until it was built.
They try all these types of materials and different houses, but it just wasn’t good enough for them. They just can’t find the best quality house and one that is the same as last one.
I like this book because at the end of the book it has all the houses they tried making and about the houses. The houses they made to live in are houses that are famous or just buildings that are famous.
I give this book a 6/10 because it reminds me of the movie Stuart Little because it is about mice and they like going to the library.

Wolfie: An Unlikely Hero by Deborah Abela

Reviewed by the MRPS Seniors 

Wolfie the wolf is a pretty funny character. This book is about a wolf with adventurous ideas. He wants to come across as a kind and helpful hero, but everyone judges him by his looks and sees him as the bad guy.
We enjoyed how funny this book was, for example, when the dragon saved the wolf and treated him like a pet.
The author uses a second person voice to talk directly to us as the readers so the wolf could describe what he thinks and wants, which was engaging to us. However, we didn’t enjoy that the book had a stop/start feature, where the wolf kept stopping the story because the storyline didn’t suit him.
We would recommend this book to children aged 5-12 because it is a silly, easy and engaging story.
After much discussion, we rate this book a 7/10. It was enjoyable and funny, but could be frustrating to read for some.

Incredible Cricket by Clive Gifford

Reviewed by Ollie C. MRPS

Incredible Cricket is a great book for young aspiring cricket players for ages 8 and above.
It is a nice, easy and interesting read.
Incredible cricket is written by the award winning author Clive Gifford, with his obsession of cricket making it a more enjoyable book.
My favourite part in this story was when it told you all the interesting facts about playing cricket including playing in negative 20 degrees which is very cold!
​That’s why I would give this book a 10/10 because it is such an interesting book for young cricket lovers.

Fartboy #1: The First Sniff by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Ollie C. MRPS

Fart Boy is an amazing book. I liked this book because it is weird, but is also funny.
I like the part where Fartboy starts a poonami and then somehow stopped it. I also liked the fact that it is an easy read but it is so enjoyable.
I didn’t like where all of sudden a big explosion happened and then Martin/Fartboy's parents went missing. After that he was in hospital himself and had lost his sense. I also didn’t like when his grandma in the middle of the book came in and picked him up.
I would recommend this book to the ones who like weird books.
I would give this book a 8/10!

Mitchell Starc by Clive Gifford

Reviewed by Ollie C. MRPS

What a book this was! Mitchell Starc is amazing with all the facts and interesting things that have happened in his life like making his test debut. 
In this book all Mitch Starc’s key events and what he was like and did as a young little cricketer.
I thought it was a good book because I like lots of information in a book.
I thought this was a good book for 8/12 year old's and of course cricket lovers just like me. 
​I think after reading this book it deserves a 10/10.

Trolls: Hugs and Friends by Tini Howard

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Trolls Hugs and Friends is about the Trolls and the Bergen's. They have some very funny experiences such as a most hairy emergency and when Bridget is on a love quest and chef on the chopping block.
The book has most of the characters from the movie and some that aren’t.
I loved how it features the Trolls and the Bergen's, but in my opinion I felt the stories could have been longer. I liked this book but it wasn’t my favourite.
I recommend this book to people who have watched the movies, otherwise I feel like you could get lost in the stories.
​Because of the length of the stories I give it a 7/10.

Super Epic Dragon Quest by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Anu B. SCPS

Super Epic Dragon Quest is a fictional story published by Adam Wallace and James Hart.
This book is about two young kids, Arlo a brave and creative boy and Julia an adventurous yet bored girl. These two were sent off for a super and epic quest from the queen to save Ticklebrook from grumpy people and disgusting lemonade. They needed to find an invisible island and a crazy dragon.
This was a decent book to read although the book was quick it was still super thrilling.
I would strongly suggest this book for 8 and over.
Overall I would rate it a 7/10.

Endurance: The Toby Price Story by Toby Price 

Reviewed by Damien M. MRPS

This book is about Toby Price and his amazing life story on his dirt bike.
Toby was chosen to do Dakar rally on the bike.
I loved this book because of the funny, sad and cool things he grew up doing.
I would recommend this book for 10 to 20 year old's.
​I rate this book 7/10 because of the amount of interesting things that happen.

Saving Seal by Diane Jackson Hill

Reviewed by Addilyn P. MRPS

This is a book about a girl and grandpa who are worried about their friend Seal and all the rubbish that he was stuck in. They cleaned and cleaned; they collected more than three hundred pieces of rubbish.
I like this book because the way they connect a real-world problem with a fictional text.
I recommend this book to anyone ages 3-12 or if you love reading about animals.
I rate it 10/10!

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed Elias W. MRPS

Once again the story is about Petey/Papa and his cloned son lil Petey and dog man. Lil Petey, with all his questions, knock knock jokes and happiness drives his papa insane. Dog Man drives the chief insane with his distractions and how he makes a big mess of everything.
But the two, along with 80 HD, are able to work together and become super buddies - The Bark Knight, Dog Man, Cat Kid Lil Petey and Lightning Dude, 80 HD to defeat their enemies - Fleas!
Piggy, Crunky, Bub and Robo Brontosaurus work to save their friends.
I suggest this book for grade 3 and 4, which would be 8 to 10 year old because there is a lot going on in the book.
​I give this book a 7/10 because it was a funny easy read. 

WeirDo#4: Super Weird! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Eli S. SPS

This book is about a family that are all weirdos. They get a new pet named Fido and also a bird. The bird and the dog love playing with each other.
At the school they did a pet competition and Weir, the main character, wants to be a firefighter and wants to be bigger.
I loved this book because it was funny and it used imagination and it's reality.
I would recommend it to grade 3 and above cause it was really good.
​I rate it 10/10

North Child by Edith Pattou

Reviewed by Georgia L. SPS

This book is about a young girl that was said to be missing, but tended to be lost. Older people were saying she was mad and ran off, but instead she was betrayed but her own friends she trusted.
I would recommend this book to semi fantasy lovers and Beauty and the Beast lovers.
I would rate this around a 9.8/10, only for the fact they said her eyes were violet but they are actually brown and that annoyed me a lot. 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Liliana K. SPS

It is about Gregory, a very wimpy boy. His father decides to enrol him in soccer. Luckily, Greg is benched most of the time.
Even though he barely does anything most of the time, he tries to find a loophole.
I recommend this book to people who like funny books.
​I rate this book a 10/10 because its funny and weird.

Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen

Reviewed by Evelyn H. SPS

This book is about a little kitten who is the cutest detective in the whole world. One day he lost his hat so he goes around the whole city looking for it.
I would recommend this book to crazy cat ladies and people who like cute books. I loved this book. 
I rate this book 10/10.

Diary of a Minecraft Wolf #1: Player Attack by Winston Wolf

Reviewed by Chloe G. SPS

In this book Winston is trying to become a Wolf Guard.
His mum is the leader of wolf pack.
I loved this book because it's like going to the army.
I would recommend this book someone who likes Minecraft.
​I rate it 9.5/10.

The New Girl by Cassandra Calin

Reviewed by Emily E. SPS

In the book, the character leaves her family and friends behind.
She meets new friends and she has a crush. She also stops being friends with her friend because she thinks she likes her crush.
I loved because the story was so interesting.
I would recommend this book to year 5/6 students.
​I rate it 10/10.

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

I’ve read this book so many times and loved it every single time.
The new girl is about Lia moving from Roma to Montréal. At first she is alone but finally Lia finds a group of girls with the same interests.
She still faces issues with school and understanding French. But now she has a group of friends to get through it.
I liked the book because it has a lot of pictures because it’s a comic, but it’s not short.
I recommend this book for ages 10 to 14 girls because of some issues Lia faces.
​I give it a 9.5/10!

Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Jaxon D. SPS

Dog Man is about a cop and a dog who gets hurt from a bomb. A nurse sewed the dogs head on the mans body and it became Dog Man.
I like this book because it is funny and cool.
​I recommend this to dog lovers and people who like to laugh and also my sister. I give this book 10/10.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Coriolanus Snow is the main character in this book. Coriolanus is chosen to be a mentor in the 10th Hunger Games.
His tribute Lucy Gray is a singer and has about no hope. But when half the tributes die before going in the arena and a new gift program comes into place her chances suddenly rise. Lucy Gray won.
But people find out Coriolanus cheated and he vanishes to a far away district. After a summer spent there, Coriolanus comes back to rule Panem.
I like the book because of the cliff hangers and twists in the story.
​I recommend this book for ages 10+ but fear it has a lot of death and killing in it. I give it a 10/10!

Ninja Kid #14: Ninja Buddies! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Nelson was at a school excursion at the museum when the gem got stolen. Luckily Ninja Kid and his amazing friends saved the day!
I would recommend it for 10-year-olds.
I rate it 8/10 because it was very enthralling.

Gross Factopia by Paige Towler

Reviewed by Nivajeep K. DPS

This book includes gross, disgusting and disturbing facts about all kinds of things like body parts, makeup, fact frenzies, astronauts and world records. They are SO unbelievably disgusting that you will be utterly shocked!
I still liked this book because it had funny world records that I never would have expected like foot sniffing!
Kids who like to read funny stuff and want to laugh all day long should read this book.
​I rate it a 10/10 because it is amazing, gross and outrageously funny!

Ella Diaries #1: Double Dare You by Meredith Costain

Reviewed by Hannah E. DPS

This book is about a girl who got embarrassed because of a bully who teases her in class. They make fart sounds and blame it on her and are constantly trying to get her in trouble. Eventually she starts to act rudely back forcing them to make a truce in the end.
I like this book series a lot and this book has parts I love, like when she plays with her friends and suddenly becomes rude to her bully.
It also has funny moments like spilling things in science which made me laugh.
Anyone that is around the age of 10 would like this book because it is a nice, kid-friendly and easy to read book that they would enjoy.
​It is definitely a 9/10. It is interesting, funny and exciting!

The Baby-Sitters Club #11: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Batel J. SCPS

This book is about Stacey in the Baby Sitters Club with all her friends.
Stacey is moving to New York City because her dads company moved to New York.
Her friends thought she needed a proper farewell so they hosted a party with the kids she babysat. Charlotte, one of her kids that she baby sat, was her favourite and she was very sad that Stacey was leaving so she gave her a book to remember her.
I would recommend this book to ages 6+ because it teaches a lesson that it is ok when a friend a friend leaves.
​I rate this book 10/10 cause I like graphic novels.

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #5: Karen's School Picture by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Batel J. SCPS

Karen's school picture is a graphic novel published by Ann M. Martin. This book is about a little, smart girl named Karen and her big extended family.
She has two best friends Nancy and Hannie that always are by her side.
Mostly ever day after school Karen only complains about how she has a really painful headache and it hurts her eyes when she reads or just focus so much. So her mum took a eye appointment with Dr. Gourson. But the only problem was that she didn't want glasses because she thought she would look really different and that everyone would make fun of her.
The next day when they were waiting in the doctors room Karen was really bored, but soon after the doctor came and had a look at Karen's eyes and said Karen needed glasses badly.
When Karen showed up at school with her glasses this kid named Ricky called Karen names and Karen got really mad.
One day when Karen and her friends were talking Ricky showed up with glasses and at first Karen wanted to embarrass his but the she didn't and at the end Karen explained to him that lots of famous people wear glasses.
Kids that are 7 and up could really learn from this.
​I rate this book 10/10, because to me this book is really inspiring and relatable because I have glasses.

Maddi's Fridge by Lois Brandt

Reviewed by Batel J. SCPS

Maddi's fridge is a fictional story Written by Lois Brandt and Published by Flashlight Press. The book is about two small girls Maddi a fast climber and Sophia a swift runner.
Sophia found out that Maddi didn't have any food in her fridge except a little can of milk and Maddi told her to not tell any one. But one day Sophia felt so bad she told her mum.
I absolutely recommend this book to four and up.
I rate this book a 9/10 cause I could understand and pick up the message of this book very clearly.

Four Eyes by Rex Ogle

Reviewed by Harrison H. DPS

In this story, the main character Rex looked up at the burning sun and hurt his eyes. He then ended up getting glasses and got bullied being called 'four eyes'.
His old friend wanted to be popular and decided to become friends with the bullies. Luckily, Rex was able to find a new friend who was kinder to him and eventually his old friend realised that he was wrong and they became friends again.
I really liked this book because I have glasses and it reminded me of my life. This book would be perfect for ages 7-13 because it is enjoyable to read.
I rate this book a 10/10 and I would definitely read it again!

100 Scariest Things on the Planet by Anna Claybourne

Reviewed by Louise R. MRPS

100 Scariest Things on the Planet by Anna Claybourne is a book about the scariest things on the planet, for example: There is a legend that Mary Kings Close has a ghost follow the people on tours.
I like this book because now I can explore the cool and scariest places on Earth.
I think this book should be for ages 10 - 15 because it contains lots of violent and scary things.
I rate this book a 10/10 because now I know of very interesting history that has happened around our world.

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold

Reviewed by Louise R. MRPS

The Last Bear is a magnificent book by Hannah Gold.
The Last Bear is a book about a girl named April who goes to Bear Island with her dad to do tests, and one day April find herself face-to-face with a polar bear herself.
I love the action in this book but some of those language used was a bit inappropriate so I recommend this book for ages 10 to 15. 
I rate this a 10/10.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

I love this book so much! Sunrise on the Reaping is about Haymich. It’s the day of the Reaping and on the Quarter Quell twice as many kids will be pulled from their homes to fight to death in the arena.
Hamish’s name is called and 3 other friends have to go to the arena and fight to the death. Haymich wins on an unfair note.
His family is killed and he lives torture for almost the rest of his life.
I like the book because it has a connection to the other 4 books and it was really engaging.
I recommend this book for ages 10+ who can deal with killing and have read the other 4 books.
​I give it a 10/10!

Fartboy: Let it Rip by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Steven G. DPS

Fartboy is a funny book and I really liked it. In this book there are so many crazy moments.
Fartboy fought against Dr Dirt the villain and managed to win. He then went searching for his parents and found them climbing a hot air balloon! Then they went to an amusement park!
I think this book should be read by kids who are in grades 2-6 because it has pictures as well as words and is SUPER funny!
​I rate it 10/10!

Watt's and Whiskerton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasue by Meg McLaren

Reviewed by Nivajeep K. DPS

This incredible book is a mystery where Dr Pandora switched the roses and STOLE THE APPLE OF CORDONIA!
Watts and Pearl have to follow the clues to uncover the mystery and save the day.
I enjoyed this book because it had beautiful illustrations with a lot of detail and the characters are creative.
Kids who love cats and dogs, and people who enjoy reading mysteries should read this book.
​I rate this book a 10/10 because it has sound effects, great coloured speech bubbles and my favourite animal- Cats!