Super Reviews

Brindabella by Ursula Dubosarsky

​Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
Bang, Crack, Bash! This is all he could hear. Pender could only do one thing, stand and stare at the poor kangaroo. Laying there lifeless, blood pouring out of its neck. Then, a sudden jolt came from its pouch. Suddenly a joey’s head pops out... this is a story of an unbreakable friendship. It’s a sad story but it has a life lesson, that we all should respect nature. I really enjoyed the book because I love animals and native animals of Australia.
This is for ages 12+ and I give it 10 out of 10.

The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton

Reviewed by ​Sophie B. APS
Will the folk of the Faraway Tree, along with Joe, Beth, Frannie and cousin Connie be able to save the Faraway Tree in time???
Join Joe, Beth and Frannie, along with their friends Moonface, Silky and old Saucepan as they teach mean, rude and spoilt cousin Connnie, to be a kind and well manned little girl, by visiting the lands at the top of the Faraway Tree.
I recommend this book for kids aged 10+ who love to read magical stories!
It's a 10/10 from me!

People Who Help Us: Doctor by Amanda Askew

Reviewed by Abbey B. APS
I like this book because it tells you about what doctors put up with in their day at work. And also to see what doctors do if someone's hurt or something like that.
I recommend this book to all ages.
I rate this book 8/10.

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
In this book there is a very clever fox. He can sniff out when the coast is clear so he can grab food.
I recommend this book for years 3-6.
I rate this book 9/10.

What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson

Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about two robbers planning to steal the fine prize cow. The ladybird said never a word but the ladybird saw and the ladybird heard.  The ladybird told the animals how the robbers were planning to come to the house that night with a map and a key and a cunning plan. They had a good idea of how to stop them taking the cow, the robbers got caught and the police took them away. 
I give this book 9/10 and recommend it for Kinder - Grade 2.

It's Not Scribble to Me by Kate Ritchie

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
In this book there is a very cute bear and he loves to use his imagination when he is drawing. When he draws on a piece of paper it ends up on the walls.
I recommend this book for any age.
I rate this book 9/10.

Alice-Miranda to the Rescue by Jacqueline Harvey

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
This book is the thirteenth book in the Alice-Miranda series.
The wedding of the year between Mr. Plumpton and Miss Reedy gets off to a bad start when the school has to host Chudleigh's dog show. When a lost dog turns up at the school the adventure starts in the quest to find the owner.
Alice-Miranda and her friend Millie discover a puppy farm and the true identity of Major Foxley is revealed. The wedding is attended, not only by people, but by some four-legged friends who give the married couple a howling reception. See how Alice-Miranda and Millie discover the dog thieves.
I would rate this book a 9.5/10 because of the excellent descriptive language.

Toy Story 4 by Suzanne Francis

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
This book is about the new movie Toy Story. It is a great book to read if you are not allowed to see the movie. There is a new character named Forky that Bonnie made. Forky always wants to live in the trash. Woody and Forky got lost and try to get back to their owner Bonnie.
I recommend this book for Years 2-6.
I rate this book 9/10.

Bad Guys: Episode 7: Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!
​by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
I like this book because it is crazy. One minute the shark is flying, the next minute he’s in a dinosaur’s nose. It’s a funny and different story and it sure is interesting.
l give this book a 10/10 and recommend it for 7+.
Read this book, borrow it from the library, buy it! I don’t care just read it!

Billie B. Brown: Playground Detectives by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
Rebecca found some leaves in her sandwich and blamed it on Benny because he always does silly stuff. Then the detectives found out it was her best friend Sam because she was telling everyone it was Benny. Sam did it because Rebecca put leaves down her shirt.
I recommend this book for ages 7-11.
I rate this book 8/10.

Positively Pooh by A. A. Milne

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
This book was about Winnie the Pooh and his friends, but it wasn't an actual story it had inspiring quotes and some paragraphs about Pooh and his friends.
It helps me cheer up when I am feeling down overall, it’s just a great book which is why I am rating it a 10/10.

Billie B. Brown: Spooky House by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
Billie and her secret mystery club were trying to find a mystery to solve. They came to a spooky house and thought there was a witch inside. At the end they found out that it just a creepy old lady dressed up as a witch.
I recommend his book for ages 6-12.
I rate this book 8/10.

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
I like this book because it tells you everything you need to know, even if you have not read the other books. It is easy to understand in different ways. This is a great book.
I would recommend it for ages 6+.
I give this book a 9/10 because I like lots of drama in a books.

Tiny Timmy: Soccer Superstar by Tim Cahill

Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
This book is great. When you read this blockbuster book you can pick up awesome skills and advice from the great Tim Cahill himself. My favourite character is Tiny Timmy because he never, ever gives up even though he gets hurt and is getting bullied. I love the series. I love the little flip character, it is like I am watching a real movie!
I give this book 10 out of 10.

Billie B. Brown: Code Breakers by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
Billie and her secret mystery club members found codes that belonged to one of the members. They found out that was just Billie's dad and their parents that made the codes, but it was still fun for them.
I recommend this book for ages 6-12.
I rate this book 8/10.

Endgame (Conspiracy 365 #17)
​by Gabrielle Lord

Reviewed by Ethan M. CLPS
This book is extravagant! It has action, comedy and mystery.
The other books in the series aren't as good but this one is great.
Everyone should read it.
I rate it 8/10.

The 1,000 Year Old Boy By Ross Welford

Reviewed by Eliza CLPS
There are lots of people who want to live forever, but this is not one of those stories. This is a story about someone who wants to die. But in a good way. Because when everything Alfie Monk knows, and loves is destroyed in a fire, he goes on a mission to find people to help him die. I love this book because it has the best two story-line opinions I have read.
​I give this book a ten out of ten!

Geronimo Stilton: Down and Out Down Under
​by Geronimo Stilton

Reviewed by Jasper CLPS
Down and Out Down Under is a funny and educational book. In this book Geronimo Stilton goes to Australia with two friends to preserve nature. It is good for all ages.
I rate this book ten out of ten.

EJ Spy School: The Test by Susannah McFarlane

Reviewed by Bianca CLPS
I love this book because it’s about school and I love school because it's fun and you make friends.
Do you like school, I wonder? Do you have fun at school? It's fun. If you do that's how much I love reading. Do you love reading?

Rosie’s House by Susan Reid

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
Simon and his mother have moved to a new house. Simon wished they didn’t move. His pet guinea pig Rosie didn’t feel home sick as they brought her house with them but then Simon finds Rosie missing. He asks all new neighbours and friends to find Rosie. Will they find Rosie? If you want to find out, you have to read it yourself!

Super Sidekicks 1: No Adults Allowed
by Gavin Aung Than 

Reviewed by Charlotte B. CLPS
I love this book because sidekicks are being attacked. I recommend this book for people who  like super heroes. If you like this book you could read book two when it is written.
I rate this book 10/10.                      

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
I liked this book because the TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT is at Hogwarts! The first highly dangerous task is DRAGONS! The Dragons were meant to be secret, but if you've read the other Harry Potter books you know NOTHING is secret from Harry. I'm not saying anything about the other two tasks. Read the book to find out more!

One by Kathryn Otoshi

Reviewed by Keely CLPS
In this book is Blue, a colour that is lonely and shy. He enjoys looking at the sky, floating on waves and splashing in puddles, sometimes he wishes he could be more like the other colours but not red. Red liked to pick on blue and the other colours, but then one day the colours and Blue learnt to how to stand up for themselves.
I give this book 9/10.

Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook by Scholastic

Reviewed by Sullivan CLPS
This Pokémon book has facts about my favourite Pokémons. Back to front, this book has all you need to learn about Pokémon. This book has really detailed facts about individual Pokémon. I rate this book number 2 out of my favourite books. It has beautiful illustrations as well.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid by Jeff Kinney

Reviewed by Raymond CLPS
You have to read Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid because it is interesting, hilarious and wonderful. It has amazing elipsis and this is my second favourite book. You need to read this book right now because it has amazing pictures and vocabulary.

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie by Zack Zombie

Reviewed by Liam CLPS
Zach hates maths all because of his pea brain. He goes with his friend Steve to find a witch that is vegetarian on all days but Sunday. She told them to go to the Lost Ocean Temple of Atlantis... no one who went in ever came out... so they went to the temple and met up with Garth.
​Do you think Zach will become a drowned zombie?

Oh, The Places You'll Go! By Dr. Seuss

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
I think this is a perfect book for when you are moving house, school or country. It will give you good life and memory.
I recommend this book for every age.
I rate this book a 9/10.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
​by J.K Rowling

​Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
I liked this book because it is suspenseful and very exciting. In the book Harry takes his closest friends to the Ministry of Magic to save his godfather, Sirius Black, but their efforts resulted in Harry and his friends fighting Voldemort and his Death Eaters once again.
I rate it 10/10.

Hooray! There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Having a Birthday Party by Hazel Edwards

Reviewed by Lily G. APS
This book is a very funny book and a very weird book. There is a hippo eating cake on the roof and then a boy finds out and then brings him in the house.
This book is good for all ages.
I rate it 9/10.

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

Reviewed by Kaelan P. CLPS
I enjoyed reading this book because it has lots of action and it's also part of my favourite series. A house-elf named Dobby came to the Dursleys and warned Harry "There is a plot Harry Potter, a plot to make terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You must not return there." Not taking this seriously, Harry goes back to Hogwarts but Dobby seals the magical entrance to platform nine and three quarters.
​Read the book to find out more!

Who Lives Here?

Reviewed by ​Eve S. APS
I like this book because it tells you where some animals live. They use different kinds of words to explain different meanings like this one: Who lives here? Deep under the ground, down in the darkness, there are tunnels all around.
They also use detail in every sentence. I love this book.
I give this book a 7/10.
I would give this book to ages 3+.

Too Many Ponies by Sheena Wilkinson

Reviewed by Ava W. APS
This book is about a horse rescue centre called Rosevale. They are quite poor and they need to win this competition to get the $5000 prize money. Can they do it?
This book was about my favourite animal horses.
I rate this 10 out of 10.

Spot the Puppy in the City! by Alexandra Koken

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
This book is not really a book it is a little bit like Where’s Wally but you have to find the spotty dog and other things on each page. It’s a great book.
I rate this book 6/10 and would give it to ages 2+.
This is a fun book.

The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill

​Reviewed by Abbey B. APS
I like this book because it tells you not to be a bully outside and inside, and also no-one is the boss. It’s a good book for a bully!
I recommend this book for all ages.
I rate this book 9/10. 

School Bully, Beware! by Kate Ledger

Reviewed by ​Eve S. APS
I like this book because it tells us all about the characters and about their life. It is about this new kid that’s a bully but in the end, he was a good person inside. This is a great book.
I give this book a 5/10 and recommend it for people aged 5-10 years old.

Grandpa’s Great Escape by David Walliams

Reviewed by Ava W. APS
Ages ago Jack’s grandpa was in World War 2 but when he was sent to an old folks home, him and Jack plot to help grandpa escape. I liked this book because it was funny.
I would rate it 7/10.
I think kids aged 8 to 13 should find this book interesting.

Bad Guys: Episode 6: Alien vs Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
I think this book is great because I like the braveness they had with each other and overcame their fear. It’s fun to read and you get excited a lot but it just ends up funny. I give this book a 7/10 .
I would recommend it for ages 5+ or get someone to read it to you.
This is a funny book!

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

Reviewed by Jesse O'N. APS
George and Harold always prank their teachers, but this time they have gone to far. They had gotten into a heap of trouble with their principal, Mr. Krupp. It was just a normal day when George and Harold were pulling off as many pranks as they could. They had ruined a football game from their pranks but their principal, Mr. Krupp, had seen them do it all on a security camera. But the boys didn’t want to get in trouble so they begged him so that he wouldn’t show it to the parents. Mr. Krupp said okay but only if they did a list of things every day until they went to high school. But they didn’t want to do that for another two years, so George looked online for something that would make him change is mind and it was a hypno-ring. The next day George and Harold walked in with huge grins on their faces and when they got called to Mr. Krupp’s office, and they had the chance, they said look deeply into this ring and you will see a picture, so he did. They said, "You are getting sleepy'" and suddenly he said, "I am in your command masters." They said whenever someone clicks their fingers you will transform into Captain Underpants and that’s how it all started. I loved this book because it was very funny. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants a laugh. I rate this book 10/10.