Grand Final Reviews

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
As you know from the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, Greg has an annoying older brother called Rodrick. Rodrick loves to annoy you like crazy and he’s super lazy. Most of the time, well really all the time, Rodrick’s dad does all his schoolwork and assignments. I recommend that you read this book, just don’t annoy your brothers and sisters with Rodrick’s sneaky tricks.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part 1&2
​by J.K Rowling

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
This book is my favourite Harry Potter book of all. It reflects on the other books, but still adds more. Harry's son Albus starts at Hogwarts with his cousin Rose. Albus is sorted into Slytherin, while Rose is in Gryffindor! Albus and his friend Scorpius jump off the Hogwarts Express to visit Voldemort's daughter, though they don't know it!
I rate it 10/10 and recommend it for ages 8 and over.

Wings of Fire the Graphic Novel by Tui T. Sutherland

Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
Wings of Fire is awesome, but the graphic novel is a block buster. The original great book’s pages are all white with no pictures at all. But now all you can see are pictures in the graphic comics. It’s awesome, or as my sister Eleanor would say, double awesome.
I rate it 10 out of 10. Cool as!

Shoes from Grandpa by Mem Fox

Reviewed by Keely CLPS
When grandpa decides to buy Jessie a new pair of shoes for winter, the rest of the family join in with offers of socks, skirt and mittens. Jessie doesn’t want to be mean but all she wants is a new pair of...
A good book to read because it’s about families and animals.
People who are close to their families should read this book.

Encounter on The Moon by Robin Moore

Reviewed by Ethan M. CLPS
This is impossible to prove but he has solid facts, so it might be true that aliens exist, but for now it's fiction. I really want to know if this is true but even if it's fake, it's a great story that I recommend for everyone.
I rate it 10/10.

Animalium by Jenny Broom

Reviewed by Liam F. CLPS
Animalium is full of facts about Reptiles, Amphibians and more. Animalium is my favourite non-fiction book. It has facts about the world’s most unknown animals. Animalium talks about the relationship between dinosaurs and animals.
I give Animalium a five-star rating, what would you give it?

When the Ghost Dog Howls (Goosebumps HorrorLand) by R. L. Stine

Reviewed by Tyler CLPS
I like this book. It is so good that there are 137 pages to read in this book.
Andy and Marnie are both watching a movie with popcorn and the movie is scary. It is a Goosebumps book. When the Ghost Dog Howls is by R. L. Stine. He is the famous author of the Goosebumps series.
I like his books. I think they are great.
I give this book 7/10.

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
​by J.K. Rowling.

Reviewed by Cooper CLPS
If you want to try the Harry Potter series then Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone is the first book. It has Harry sneaking in the Hogwarts Castle! But at the end it looks like Slitherin won the house cup, but a switch happens and 170 points are added to Gryffindor.
I give it a 10/10. What would you rate it?

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Illustrated Edition by J.K Rowling

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
I loved how Jim Kay lent his talent to this already famous book.  It was a bit longer than the original, but that was because of the amazing full page illustrations.
My favourite part was when ... tried to steal the ...
You will have to open this book to uncover the points of elipsis.
I would rate it 10/10.

Disney's The Lion King by Don Ferguson

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
One day on a hot African Savannah, a gorgeous little cub was born. His name was Simba. Nearly everyone was happy for the little club, but there was one who wasn’t. It was the King’s brother Scar. Scar wants Simba to be killed so he could be the next king. Can Simba be king of Pride Rock after his father Mufasa was killed in a wilder beast stampede?  Scar takes over the Pridelands.  Will Simba, Nala and their friends defeat Scar and his evil hyenas so that Simba can take his rightful place as king?
Read the book to find out.

Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman

Reviewed by Jackson O'B. APS
Skeleton Creek is a great book for people aged 7+.  There is a creepy dredge where old man Joe the Skeleton lives. The two main characters, Ryan and Sarah Fincher, go out to the dredge and try to find out the mysteries of Skeleton Creek. I give this book a 9/10.
There are passwords in the book that unlock videos on sarahfincher.com
I really enjoyed this book.

Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French

Reviewed by Jackson O'B. APS
There once was a wombat he was lazy. The wombat ate grass every day. There was a very funny part when he found a ladder and used it as a scratcher.
​ I give this book a 10/10.

Alice-Miranda in the Alps by Jacqueline Harvey

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
This is the 12th book in the Alice-Miranda series.
Come join Alice-Miranda and her friends on an adventure skiing the slopes of Switzerland. Explore the tunnels and hidden doorways of Fanger's Palace Hotel.
Alice-Miranda and Millie compete in the White Turf Ponies race which sees Millie finally beat Alice-Miranda in an event.
Smugglers make for an adventure at the Grand Hotel Von Zwicky which takes them between St Moritz and Zermatt.
A surprise awaits in the vaults of Delphine Doerflinger where the culprits are finally caught by the Italian Secret Service aka ISS.

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey

​Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about Li'l Petey, Dog Man, Petey and 80-HD fighting against Piggy, Crunky and Bub. Dog Man and his gang win the fight.  I've now read all the books in the Dog Man series, I enjoyed reading this book but my favourite is the latest one (For Whom The Ball Rolls). I give this book 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 1-3.

Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
When awfulness arrives and evil escalates, daring defenders must dig deep. It's time to do good! This book is about Dog Man, 80-HD and Cat Kid. They're at home when Petey comes to stay. Cat Kid finds his uncle outside and his uncle takes everything away from the house.
I give it 8/10 and recommend it for Grades 1-3.

Rainbow Bear by Stephen Michael King

Reviewed by Anaiah F. APS
Bear likes to dive into the deep, blue ocean. He wakes with the sun and sleeps with the moon. One morning Bear's coat changed. Bear's coat was covered in colours. Is Bear dreaming?

Judy Moody Saves the World! by Megan McDonald

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
Judy Moody has many moods. Good ones, bad ones but now she’s in a save the world mood. Her teacher Mr Todd has been talking about rainforests and how humans have harmed animals that live in the rainforest. So Judy Moody and her friends, plus an annoying little brother called Stink, make this terrible world a better place.

Too Many Elephants in This House
​by Ursula Dubosarsky

Reviewed by Anaiah F. APS
This book is about a boy called Eric. He had too many elephants in his house. One day Eric's mother said to him that the elephants have to go. "Why?" he said. "Because there are elephants everywhere!" So Eric tries to solve the problem. He finds a good solution. To find out the what the solution is keep reading Too Many Elephants in This House.

The Bad Guys: Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey

​Reviewed by Aisha J. CLPS
This book is about Mr. Wolf, a bad guy trying to be a good guy, but he loses it and turns into a giant. His gang tries to calm him down, but nothing works. Agent Fox has an idea to create a shrinking ray to shrink Mr. Wolf, but they only get one shot... and it was the perfect shot! Mr. Wolf shrunk!
I give this book a 10/10 and recommended this book for grades 3-6.

Reviewed by Charlie S. APS
The Bad Guys are Wolf, Snake, Shark and Piranha. They decide they want to be good so they go around saving other animals. In Episodes 1 and 2 they save 10,000 chickens, 100 dogs and 1 cat.
Even though they saved the animals the others were still scared of them.
I rate these books 10/10 for humour and drama.

The Upside-down History of Down Under
​by Alison Lloyd

Reviewed by Archie CLPS
Put your hand up if you like history? If you don’t know, I am putting my hand up, and if you are too, read this book. Have you ever read one of the Treehouse books? Remember Terry? He is back with Alison Lloyd to make a crazy line of Australian life, from Pangea to Federation.
I rate it 10 out of 10. Comedy road here we come!

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

 Reviewed by Eliza CLPS
Meet Ben’s granny. She is very much like your textbook granny: She has white hair, she has false teeth. She has used tissues tucked up her sleeve. But.... she is an international jewel thief! And when Ben plans to steal the famous crown jewels with his Gran, everything goes topsy-turvy! I like this book because it makes an everyday grandma and an international thief link awesomely together.
I give this book a 9 out of 10!

The Selwood Boys: Maintain the Mischief
​by Tony Wilson

Reviewed by Jasper CLPS
Maintain the Mischief is a funny book about four footy mad boys in one house. In this book the boys dare Joel to shear a sheep Joel writes sell on the sheep. I give this book 4/10. You should read the book to get your own opinion. (I am not a fan of the Geelong football team).

The BFG by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by  Liam F. CLPS
Sophie gets stolen from the orphanage she lives in by a giant... She gets taken to giant country. The BFG is a friendly giant but all the others are flesh eating giants! I give The BFG a ten out of ten because it is a long adventurous book of fun. What would you give it?

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

Reviewed by Cooper CLPS
Harry is back for his second year. This time Dobby, the house elf, told Harry to not go to Hogwarts! But Harry ignores Dobby and goes to Hogwarts... I give this book 10/10 because this book is full of adventure.

Iguana Boy Saves the World with a Triple Cheese Pizza
​by James Bishop

Reviewed by Callan CLPS
There is a boy named Dylan, his brother and sister are superheroes, so Dylan wants to go to the super heroes HQ. They won't let him go because he doesn't have a super power!  So, his brother gave him a pet iguana.  He found out for the first time in his life he could talk to Paul the iguana.  I give this book an 8/10 because it's not the best out of the series. So go read the rest of the books NOW!!

Zog by Julia Donaldson

Reviewed by Raymond CLPS
Zog was a big orange dragon who went to school to win a golden star. He tried every day. One day Zog was learning how to fly with his class.  When Zog went home he was practising how to fly. He was looping around and around then he crashed into a tree. Then Zog fell down and landed on a rock. A girl then walked towards him and helped him up and put a Band-Aid on his nose then Zog got up and flew away. A year went by and they were learning how to roar and Zog wasn't good at it so Zog practiced for hours and hour. Then his throat started to become hoarse. The girl came back around and gave him some medicine and she said "What rotten luck".
Read this book to find out what happens next.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

​Reviewed by Keely CLPS
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a really funny book, Greg Heffly tells you his ups and downs of his hectic life with his brother Rodrick and Manny, his mother and father, and his best friend Rowley. Greg tells you the most ridiculous stories of all time.
I give this book a 10/10.

Hey Jack by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Charlotte C. CLPS
Jack had a best friend named Billie. They always had their lunch on the monkey bars together. Billie always brought a banana and honey sandwich. And Jack had a salami sandwich. One day Billie went on a holiday to the beach and so Jack was alone and had nothing to do.
Read this to find out more.