Ripper Reads

Specky Magee by Felice Arena

Reviewed by Ruot L. APS
This book is about a boy called Simon, nicknamed Specky. He is really into footy and his family is not. He found a picture of himself dressed in Geelong Cats clothes and discovered he was adopted.
I recommend this book for 9 years and older.
I rate this book 10 out of 10. 

I Just Ate My Friend! by Heidi McKinnon

Reviewed by Madeline D. APS
 In this book there was a little friendly monster and he just ate the best friend he’d ever had.  He was walking around asking all the animals in the forest to be his friend and then one other little friendly monster and then a green little monster asked him to be friends. Then he got eaten by his new friend. My favourite part was when he got eaten by his friend.
​I recommend this book for Years Prep to Grade 2. 

​​The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton

Reviewed by Sophie B. APS
Let your imagination come alive with the exciting adventures of Joe, Beth and Frannie as they explore the wonders of the Faraway Tree. This book takes you deep into the Enchanted Woods and allows you to get swept up in the magic of all the different lands that appear at the top of tree. I recommend this book to kids who are 10yrs+ and who love to get carried away with exciting adventures that keep you guessing. I rate this book a 10/10. It’s a great book for the school holidays because it’s amazing!

Hot Dog! by Anh Do 

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This is the first book in the series, it is about a sausage dog called Hotdog. He has two friends, Lizzie the lizard and Kev the cat. They rescue a baby bird that has fallen out of its nest and lost its mum. I recommend this book for Grades 1-3 and give it 8/10.

​Organised Oliver by Susannah McFarlane

Reviewed by Piers W. APS 
This book is about an octopus called Oliver. He is the most organised octopus in the ocean. One day an owl called Omar came to the beach, she was really messy so Oliver helped her to be organised. I recommend this book for Kinder-Grade 2 and give it 8/10.

​A Day in London by Roderick Hunt

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
Gran comes to visit and she takes the kids to London for a day out. They do lots of sightseeing, they visit Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge. They also go to the Waxworks and gran knocks over the models. I recommend this book for Grades 1-3 and give it 9/10.

This & That by Mem Fox

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a mouse telling stories to a baby mouse. A story of a chimp with a magic hat and a story of this and a story of that. A crazy giraffe who tried to sit on a mat and two speckled hens who were terribly fat. She tells a story of this and she tells a story of that. I recommend this book for Kinder - Grade 1 and give it 8/10.

The 26-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by ​Lily G. APS
Andy and Terry found a wrecked boat. A mean pirate came up and started chasing them. The pirate’s name was Captain Woodenhead.
​I recommend this book for Grades 2-6.
I rate it 7/10.

The 104-Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
Andy had an aching tooth and they tried all different ways to get the tooth out. They also walked up the stairs of the never-ending stairs. That part was a bit boring.
I recommend this book for Years 2-6.
I rate it 8/10.

Bad Dad by David Walliams

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
The boy's dad was a racer until he crashed and had to go to hospital to get his leg amputated. His mum and dad broke up. Then the boy's dad was poor.
I rate this book 6/10.
I recommend this book for Years 3 to 6.

Australia at the Beach by Max Fatchen

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a family spending Australia Day at the beach. They leave their dog Rover at home and head to the beach. They race to the water to jump over waves, build sandcastles, play cricket and have a picnic. They come back home tired but it’s an Aussie tradition. I recommend this book for Kinder - Grade 3 and give it 8/10.

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox.

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
I love the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. Wilfred Gordon lived next to an old people’s home. He knew each and every one of them. He liked Miss Jordan who played the organ. He admired Mr Hosking who told him creepy stories. He had fun with Mr Tippett who was crazy about cricket. He ran errands with Miss Mitchell who walked with a wooden stick and he admired Mr Drysdale who had a voice like a giant. His favourite was Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper because she had four names just like he did. He heard his parents talking about Miss Nancy who had lost her memory. So Wilfrid Gordon makes her memory come back.
I give this book 10/10.

Hit the Ball Duck by Jez Alborough

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about a duck, a goat, a sheep and a frog who go to the park to play baseball.  Duck hits the ball, it goes WHOOSH! Up and up, it gets stuck in a tree. The animals try to get the ball, the sheep climbs onto the goat, the duck climbs onto the sheep and the frog climbs onto the duck then BUMP! They all fall. They wobble the tree and the ball comes free.
I recommend this book for Kinder - Grade 3 and give it 8/10.

The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Jesse O'N. APS
In this book there are two little cavemen who like to mess things up. Their leader Mr. Goppernopper hates them, so he tries to get rid of them, but a dinosaur chases him away and he walks straight through a time machine. This teleports him to the Year 2222, where he meets another Goppernopper and they both want to destroy the kids. So, they chase them into 2222 but they get away and hide in an old Kung- Fu dojo. The owner trains them for years until they’re finally ready. They go on and defeat the Goppernoppers and return home as heroes. This book was really funny but also had a lot of action it.
I recommend this book for kids over the age of 4.
I rate this book 10/10.

Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee

Reviewed by ​Lily G. APS
This book is so funny. The little dude gets angrier every page. On the back it tells you other thing to do.
I recommend this book for Years 1-5
I rate this book 10/10.

Chomp Goes to School by Melissa Mattox

Reviewed by Acacia V. APS
Chomp is really nervous about starting School. Everyone already has heaps of friends but he goes with his dad’s advice and gives his best smile. I recommend this book to the people that are nervous about starting school and people that are also excited.
I think this book would suit ages 4-11.
I think this book is good for younger people than me because it also fiction.

Western Bulldogs! by Lorraine Wilson

Reviewed by Alana B. APS
I wanted to read this book because I am a CRAZY Bulldogs fan! I have been a Bulldog’s supporter since I was a baby. I think you should read this book if you want to learn about the Bulldogs. It's great book for fans, old or new!
​I loved this book so much.
I recommend this book for all ages. 
GO DOGS!!!!!

Wonder by R. J. Palacio

Reviewed by Acacia V. APS
Wonder is a heart-warming book that makes everyone feel happy about themselves. Don't judge a book by its cover. Augie is one of the kindest kids that is possible to meet. He was born with facial deformity that has prevented him from going to a school. This year is his first year at Beecher Prep. I absolutely love this book with all my heart.
Everyone should get the opportunity to read it.

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
This book is about a little boy whose face is a bit weird. He gets bullied at school. At the end of the book he makes lots of new friends.
I recommend this book for Years 3 to 6.
I rate this book 9/10.

There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Mozzie
​by P. Crumble

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
There once was an old lady who swallowed lots of different creatures. There was a mosquito, an echidna, a snake, a rosella, a dingo, a kangaroo and a crocodile. Then she threw up.
I recommend this book for Years 1 – 3.
I rate this book 6/10.

The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss

Reviewed by Lilly R. APS
This book is a about feet. For example: wet feet, dry feet, high feet and low feet. I love how it rhymes.
I recommend this book for ages 9 and under.
I rate this book 8 out of 10.