April Reviews

Delphie and the Magic Spell by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

I love this series! Delphie and the magic spell is about how Delphie has a magic pair of ballet slippers that take her to Enchantia, a world of ballet.
An evil rat king has Enchantia under a spell of winter and will only undo it if he can marry a princess called Aurelia.
Delphie helps Suger, a fairy, to put a spell on a toad to turn her into the most beautiful princess ever.
She wants a sunny day on a wedding and the king rat that gives up to an Enchantia lives happily ever after.
I liked the pictures in the book but the length was short and it was like most fairy tales.
I recommend this book for ages 7-10 who like ballet.
​I give it a 7/10!

Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

Reviewed by Mitchell M. MRPS

This was a dramatic, actioned packed, thriller book. ​This book was about how Nash’s dad owes a lot of money to dangerous people. In fact it was something like $20,000 dollars
I loved most parts although some areas were a bit tricky to follow, like the part when there’s a dust storm at cross country and Nash runs though the town looking for his mum. But I do like how the mum is a cop and his dad is robber.
I do like how Tristan Bancks writes.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mild length novels and Jackie French fans.
​I rate this book 8.5/10.

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Suess 

Reviewed by Andre P. MRPS

This book is about a cat (Cat in the Hat) and 2 kids. The mum of the kids told them to go clean up the snow because it snowed in the night so they went and cleaned up and Cat in the Hat came and ruined it.
I like this book because it is small and you can fit it in your pocket and it's not too long and not too short.
I think this book is made for kids 9-12.
I rate this book 10/10 because it’s really interesting because it has a lot of problems but it’s also very funny.

The Bad Guys #5: Intergalactic Gas by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Jesse C. MRPS

The text is about Mr Wolf going to space with his gang.
Dr Marmalade captures them and puts them in captivity.
They struggle to escape captivity.
I didn’t like the text because it doesn't really have any interesting parts to the book.
​I recommend this book to the 7-10 age group.
I rate the book a 5/10

Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Reviewed by Batel J. SCPS

This story stood out so much to me because a kid with the name of Abdul loved writing stories above anything. But when he looked around no-one had wiggly, sloppy and uneven words like him and he though that the dream of becoming an author had been crushed, until a kind and caring author came along and showed him his note book and ever since that visit he has been feeling better than ever.
When the author came back finished reading all their stories he loved Abdul's the most and everyone applauded for him.
I definitely suggest this story to kids with the age of 7-10.
​I rate this book a 9/10 because it taught me not to compare my self with others.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20: Partypooper by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS

It was fantastic, because Greg had a party and a deer broke the presents and the cake.
I would recommend it to anyone that loves funny stories.
I would rate it 10/10.

Drama by Raina Telegmeier

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Drama features Callie and her friends. Callie is part of her school stage crew. There is an up coming show, 'Moon over Mississippi' is selling about no tickets. 
Then there is drama between Callie and her so called boyfriend and two cute brothers enter her life. She falls in love with one.
At the end of the book it turns out Callie doesn’t need a boyfriend.
I liked the book because of the theatre aspect.
I recommend this book for 10+.
I give it a 9.5/10 because of the great storyline and the length wasn’t too long or too short.

Magic Ballerina #6: Delphie and the Birthday Show by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

In this book Delphie has a magic pair of ballet slippers that take her to Enchantia.
Princess Aurelia is putting on a show for queen Isabelle her mum. In the show there is a magic flower that if you squirt someone's eyes, the first person they see they fall in love with. They were using a fake flower, but someone, a.k.a. King Rat, swapped the fake flower for the real one.
Prince Forimund, Aurelia’s soon to be fiancé, accidentally squirted the flower in his eyes and now he’s in love with Sugar the fairy.
Will they be able to solve it?
I liked the story line because it wasn’t like most fairytales.
I recommend this book for age of 7 to 10 that like ballet.
I give it a 7 out of 10.

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #14: Cloudy with a Chance or Apocalypse 

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS

Zombie, Skelee, Slimey, and Creepy are all going through growth spurts and Zombie is the only one who can stop the volcano.
I recommend it to anyone who loves Minecraft.
I rate it 10/10.

The Game of the Goose by Ursula Dubosarsky

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS

There was 3 kids Fred, Rowley and Rabbit. They played a game and when Rabbit rolled a 6 on the dice he disappeared and was in the game.
I recommend it for anyone who likes mystery books.
​I rate it 10/10.

The Bad Guys #11: Dawn of the Underlord by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Taylan M-F. MRPS

This text is about a group of friends whose names are Wolf, Piranha, Shark, Webs and Snake.
At the start of the book there was a news reporter speaking to Piranha about how he become so rich and wealthy and when he was explaining it to her he showed her around and met his friends including Wolf and Shark but Snake…Snake became VERY EVIL!
I recommend this book for 8 years and up because it’s a comic and I think they would enjoy it.
I rate this book a solid 10/10 because it’s interesting and a fun book to read.

Dog Man #3: A Tale of Two Kitties by Dav Pilkey 

Reviewed by Fletcher P. MRPS

This book is about a little kitten that is a clone of Perry. Perry wants the kitten to be evil, but the kitten doesn’t want to be evil.
Will kitten change her mind?
I rate this book a 7/10 because it was a exciting read, but it wasn’t challenging at all.
I would recommend this book for ages 7plus because it is a nice easy read

Dog Man #4: Dog Man and Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Fletcher P. MRPS

This is about Dog Man and Cat Kid. They are superhero heroes, but Dog Man gets defeated so 80 HD and Cat Kid come to save the day.
I liked this book because it was fun and enjoyable and this book is a quick easy read.
I’d recommend this book for ages 7+, because it was a really fun easy read.
I would rate this book a 7/10 because it was a easy read but enjoyable. 

Dog Man #5: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Fletcher P. MRPS

This book is about little kitten trying to make Perry be kind not evil.
Will the kitten change Perry's mind?
I like this book because it was a fun and engaging read.
I would recommend this book for age 7+ because it is a really fun easy read.
I rate this book a 8/10 because it was really heartwarming.

Snott Hernderson and the Orsom Towers Gang by D. G. Harris

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS

Ben Brady moved into Orsom Tower and joined the Orsom Towers gang and he had to get Maria’s pink tennis ball back from the ball sisters.
He has to clear his gangs name because the chairman said that the gang had broken the ball sisters shop window.
I recommend it for the people who love mystery.
I rate it 9/10 because it was good, but it leaves you on a cliffhanger and I don’t like cliffhangers because I want to find out what happens next.

Fartboy: Enter the Spewtank by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Fartboy the absolute most stinkiest superhero entered the spewtank then the town was full of chunky bits of spew.
I liked the book because it used very funny words/sentences.
I recommend the book for anyone that thinks farts are funny.
I rate the book 8/10 because it was very funny.

Fartboy: Booger Butt Boogie by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

The disco man was using his wet slimy gross boogers to turn everyone into disgusting dancing zombies.
I liked the book because it was a funny and quite weird topic.
I recommend the book to anyone that thinks farts are funny
I rate the book 7/10 because it was epic.

Fartboy: Ready, Aim, Fart by Adam Wallace

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

A disgusting evil madman was making sculptures out of ear wax.
I liked the book, it was highly entertaining.
I recommend the book to anyone that thinks farts are funny
I rate the book 5/10 because it was it wasn't as funny as the other books.

The Bad Guys #10: The Baddest Day Ever by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS

Moe Wolf, Pepe Piranha, Lou Shark, Ellen Fox, Pam Cat, and Emmylou Warthog all think that Cedric Snake has died but he actually has absorbed all the Bad Guys powers and is now the most famous and dangerous animal in the whole entire multiverse.
I recommend it to anyone who loves series and there are 20 books in this one.
​I rate it 9/10 because I have read the series over and over and over again.

Tom Gates #1: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Tom Gates loves drawing, has an annoying enemy sitting near him in class named Marcus and has a bad teacher that has beady eyes and is always looking at him to make sure he isn't drawing. He also has an extremely annoying sister.
I liked the book because it was funny and it used very high describing words. I recommend the book to any nerds that love reading like me and love books so much they cannot stop reading the books.
I rate the book 10/10.

Tom Gates #5: Tom Gates is Absolutely Amazing (at Some Things) by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Tom Gates was looking forward to the school trip, if he can find his form. Delia wants him to go as well because there are loads of fun things to do like making rafts, midnight feasts and watching out for some very weird creatures.
I liked the book because it was absolutely fantastic.
I recommend the book to anyone that loves reading about nerds
I rate the book 10/10.

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

Reviewed by Leroy B. SAPS

Tom Gates is entering the local dog show his singing voice is driving Delia crazy.
Granny Mavis wants to cook for Tom Gates' birthday, unfortunately and Marcus, who is Tom Gates' bully, keeps getting him into trouble because he is horrible dancer.
I liked the book because it was very detailed.
I recommend the book to any L. Pichon readers..
I rate the book 9/10 because it was very funny.

Zac Power #9: Blockbuster by H.I.  Larry

Reviewed by Alyssa L. BuniPS 

Zac Power went to the enemy organisation, BIG.
Zac’s organisation is GIB and he has to find and secure BIG’s thoughtvision camera and his mum said he has to write a thank you letter to GIB for letting him go and see the movie.
I recommend it to anyone who is interested in mystery books and books about secret spies.
I rate it 10/10.

Magic Ballerina #12: Rosa and the Three Wishes by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Rosa is whisked in to the world of Enchantia one last time.
Rosa and her fairy friend Nutmeg has to save Coppelia, a doll, and a globe from King Rat who wants to turn the doll in to his wife.
The toy maker wants his stuff back. He will not make toys until the items are back, so everyone in Enchantia wants toys but can’t have them.
Will Rosa and Nutmeg save Coppelia and the globe? 
I liked this book because of the detail to pictures and the story.
I recommend this book for ages 7-10 because of the length.
​I give it a 8/10!

Magic Ballerina #14: Holly and the Silver Unicorn by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

Holly and the white cat are in Enchantia.
wicked fairy has several special animals trapped on a merry go round. Once she has the silver unicorn the animals will be stuck there forever!
Will Holly and the white cat save the unicorn in time?
I really like the flow of this book.
I recommend this book for ages 7-10 because of the length.
​I give it a 7/10!

Magic Ballerina #16: Holly and the Rose Garden by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A MRPS

Holly is back in Enchantia. The Beauty and the Beast is being played out Before her eyes. But the beauty goes missing will Holly find her?
I like this book because of the twist in the plot of the beauty going missing.
I recommend this book for ages 7-10 because of the length.
​I give it a 7/10!

Magic Ballerina #17: Holly and the Ice Palace by Darcey Bussell

Reviewed by Abby A. MRPS

In this book Holly and the white cat have to save the winter fairy to stop it being super hot in Enchantia.
I liked this book because the pictures were epic.
I recommend this book for ages 7-10 because of the length.
​I give it a 7/10!

The 26-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

Reviewed by Jack B. BuniPS

This book was amazing. It had shipwrecks crazy pirates and stories of how Terry, Andy and Jill found each other. It was silly and hilarious.
Terry thought it would be smart to wash his underwear in the man eating shark tank. That didn’t end well.
The pirates even overtook the 26 Story Treehouse, but eventually Andy, Terry and Jill came up with an idea to lose the pirates of doom, but somehow the party escaped. Luckily the big fish head landed on the pirate and he fell into the man eating shark tank.
I recommend this book for people that are looking for a book with lots of pirates with lots of bad luck.
I rate this book 8/10.

The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths 

Reviewed by Jack B. BuniPS

This book is action packed! It’s got giant monkeys that loves giant bananas to monkey's that take over their lab just because Terry wants some sea monkeys.
First they give him a sea monster, second they give him a stack of monkeys and when they get rid of the monkeys with the giant banana they attract a giant gorilla.
Worst of all Terry won the drawing competition for Barky to come to your house. So Barky came and tried barking at the gorilla, but instead the gorilla stomped on him and he had to get shoveled up and taken away.
I think this book is for anyone that would like to how silly/funny books can really be.
I am 100% sure that this book deserves a 10/10

HotDog! Party Time! by Anh Do

Reviewed by Chelsea M. MRPS

Party Time! (Hot Dog #2) by Anh Do is a hilarious children’s book following Hotdog the stretchy sausage dog and his friends Lizzie the lizard and Kev the Cat.
Hotdog and Lizzie are planning the best surprise party for Kev the Cat. They’re planning to give Kev the best birthday surprise party he has ever had.
Hotdog is planning to have lots of games like pin the tail on the donkey, watch a movie and Hotdog is going to put on a magic show. 
Lizzie is trying to get Kev the best present she could ever get him. Do you know what it will be?
But will a cranky rooster and a a rude donkey ruined the surprise party for Kev.
I liked this book because it is a funny book and it is by a funny author Anh Do.
I would recommend this book to people who like Ann do books. It is also good for little kids like the age of seven and up.
I would rate this book a 7/10 because it is a good book.

Sisters by Raina Telgmeier

Reviewed by Chelsea M. MRPS

Sisters is about two sisters who fight lots and how the oldest always wanted a little sister and she got that. She got two sisters but now she regrets wanting one because her younger sister Amara lost her pet snake and Reina hates snakes.
On the way to Colorado her car breaks down and her and her sister were stuck in the car alone together for about eight hours. After one whole week having to sit with her sister in the car, they get to the family reunion.
I like this book but don’t at the same time because it is boring, but is fun to read sometimes. I think it’s boring because it is a graphic novel.
I would recommend this book to kids under the age of 10.
I rate this book a 5/10 because it is good but boring.

Our Don Bradman by Peter Allen

Reviewed by Mitchell M. MRPS

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Victor’s dad is one of the last people that have a job in Stockton. But the depression is forces Victor’s family to move to Sydney with their relatives.
Things like the new guard, depression, and rival gangs are making it tricky for them.
Whenever Victor is in troubling times he looks up to Don Bradman (his hero). I like how the story is presented as a diary.
I recommend this book to cricket lovers and anyone who likes history.
I rate this book 10/10 because I like Don Bradman (and cricket), I like history and I’m still working on it.