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Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky by Liz Pichon

Reviewed by Aidyn R. WPS
This is an extremely funny book. They were in a band battle thing and one of the judges was the school inspector.
I rate this book 10/10.

Baa Baa Smart Sheep by Mark and Rowan Sommerset

Reviewed by Charlie APS
Baa Baa was BORED!!! He needed something to do so he pulled a prank. Then he went to get some poo. He went to his friend Quirky Turkey and said, "Here is a cookie." So Quirky Turkey ate it and he said, "GROSS!"
I rate this book 10/10 because it's a very funny book.

Reviewed by Gianna APS
Baa Baa Smart Sheep is about a sheep who tries to trick his friend Quirky Turkey into eating ‘smarty tablets’. Will it work?
I would rate this book 10/10 because it is a funny story.
I recommend it for primary school people.

Reviewed by ​Alana B. APS
I love this book because it is a hilarious book for all ages.
My favourite character is the sheep.
I give this book a 10/10.

Sundae Fun-Day by Judy Katschke

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
If you are a Shopkins lover, you will love this book. Peppa-mint finds out that her favourite place in Shopville, the Cool Dream Ice Cream Parlour, was in danger of shutting. Peppa-mint organises a fashion show to save the ice cream parlour. Jessicake, Donatina, Bubbleisha and their besties have to make sure that Peppa-mint doesn’t have a total meltdown.

Conspiracy 365 - January by Gabrielle Lord

Reviewed by Jesse O'N. APS
Cal is coming home from his friend’s house when a guy comes running up to him and says “The Ormond Singularity… Don't you let it be the death of you too, boy Get out! Get away! You have 365 days left!”
Sirens were approaching, a paramedic jumped out, pinned the man to the ground and took him to hospital. Later that day Cal and his uncle were out on their boat waiting for the fireworks. The fireworks were going off and they thought they should go back but the boat wouldn't start. The fireworks started to land in the ocean and were making some big waves. As each wave hit the boat kept filling with more water. Eventually the boat started to sink to the bottom of the ocean, they jumped out, but the waves were separating Cal and his uncle. Soon enough there was no sign of the other. Cal washed up on the shore near the place where they were staying. Cal walked back to their place and put the TV on and saw that his uncle was getting pulled up by a helicopter. After all his family was back together they went back home but, the whole house had been smashed. Cal rang his friend and told him all about what had just happened. Then he saw his Dad’s suitcase and saw it had been looked into and there was a jewellery box on the ground, but nothing was in it. Cal's mum had gone out and Cal had gone for a walk to the shops. When Cal had returned his uncle and sister, Gabbi, were laying on the ground in a big pool of blood. Cal rang the ambulance and the cops, then he waited outside for them to arrive. When they got out they started to chase Cal and this is where it all started. The chase had begun. He had to hide for the rest of the year and stay low until he figured out who did this. Cal had to find a safe place to hide for the night. He also had to work hard on this Ormond Singularity.
I really liked this book.
I rate this book 9/10 and I would recommend this book for 8 years and older.

Your First Pony

Reviewed by Eve S. APS
If you are thinking about getting a horse, then Your First Pony is the way to go. It tells you the information about having a horse. There are 10 chapters and an appendix, the colours of horses, further reading and an index.
​I think it is worth spending the money to buy this book.
I give this book 10 out of 10.

Billionaire Boy by David Walliams

Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
This is another awesome book by David Walliams. A young boy named Joe Spud has everything you’d ever want! 500 pairs of Nikes, a Grand-prix race in his garden, a robot dog from Japan, a golf buggy, a water slide, every computer game in the world, a 3D Imax cinema, a crocodile, 10 lane bowling alley, skateboard park, $100,000 a week pocket money, rollercoaster, a real-life shark and so much more! Really anything money could buy. But there is one thing Joe doesn’t have, and that is something money can’t buy. Deep down I was a little jealous of Joe, but I have something he doesn’t have... A FRIEND. Money is not the solution to everything. I am becoming a giant fan of David Walliams.
I give this book 10 out of 10.

Ratburger by David Walliams

​Reviewed by Piers W. APS
This book is about Zoe and her pet rat. Burt a burger-van man has terrible plans for her pet rat. You’ll have to read this book to see what plans he has, but there’s a clue in the title of this book.....
I give it 7/10 and recommend it for Grades 3-6.

Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
I think Ratburger is for ages 14 and over. It begins with a dead hamster in a cage. His owner, a little girl called Zoe, is sobbing with sadness. Her heart is broken, she felt like a smile was nowhere to be seen. I did not really like this book. I found it uncomfortable and a little hard to read. This book was missing (for me) David’s magic to make me have to laugh and smile. This book was just not for me.
​I give it 4 out of 10.

Cuckoo Clock of Doom by R.L. Stine

Reviewed by ​Liam F. CLPS
Michael's dad had been begging Anthony for fifteen years for a cuckoo clock. Tara, Michaels annoying sister, started to play with the hands. To get Tara in trouble Michael twisted the birds head around and strange things started to happen... people who like creepy things will love this book.

Kangaroo Court by Mary O’Toole

Reviewed by Stacey C. CLPS
Kangaroo Court is a very funny and interesting book. It’s about a judge not believing the animals that there is a black and hairy monster lurking around. This book is also a rhyming book. I think this book is great for children under 4 years of age because:
1. There are lots of new words they can learn
2. Little ones can learn about Australian animals and what they look like
3 It’s a great bedtime story book to read and I’m sure not just for little ones but older kids might also like it.
I rate this book 10/10.

Dork Diaries #11: Tales from a Not-So-Friendly Frenemy
​by Rachel Renee Russell

​Reviewed by Skye S. CLPS
Nikki Maxwell was glad Mackenzie Hollister transferred to a different school called North Hampton Hills (NHH). (Nikki does not like her because Mackenzie is a popular mean girl). But then Nikki finds out she will be attending North Hampton Hills as an exchange student! Nikki didn’t want to deal with any more drama, until Nikki found out she was going to Paris! I like this book because you can imagine it!

Don’t Call Me Bear! By Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Lena W. WPS
The book is about a koala who is sick of being called a koala bear! A koala is a koala and a bear is a bear. But a koala is not a koala bear. I found this book very funny because the koala got very cross.
I rate it 8 out of 10.

Captain America: The First Avenger
​by Elizabeth Ruddnick

Reviewed by Zac B. WPS
Steve Rodgers wanted to join the army and fight for his country, but he was too sick and frail to pass the required test. His personal dreams were shattered... until the military gave him a choice to test out the super soldier serum. Now Steve is known as Captain America. His goal is to defeat HYDRA who is an enemy to the military. 
​I give this book 8/10 because I like superhero books.                                                                                   

The Slightly Annoying Elephant by David Walliams

Reviewed by Aiden W. WPS
This book is about the very annoying elephant. He tried to get in the bath, then he tried to ride a bike and the bike was flattened. Then he invited all of the elephants to come and stay and then the house was ruined. The funny bit about the book was that he said he won the Tour de France. There is a lesson at the end of the book, but you will have to read the book to find that out. I loved this book.
l rate this book 9/10

The Kingdom of Fantasy by Geronimo Stilton

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
Follow along with Geronimo Stilton, the tiny rodent, who gathers friends along the way to save the Queen of Fairies.
This is a fantastic book that keeps you wondering what will happen next.

Herbert & Harry by Pamela Allen

Reviewed by Aiden W. WPS
This book about two brothers, one cared about riches and could not sleep. The other brother did not care about riches and had the best sleep. I liked this book because they got older and older and grew a beard. This book is for people that like funny stories.
I rate this book 10/10.

Demon Dentist by David Walliams

​Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
This is another fantastic book written by David Williams.
Read how Miss Root the new dentist in town terrorises the children of the town, that is until Alfie, Dad and Gabz step in to save the day.
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the story.
It’s a great read.

The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay

Reviewed by Alyssa R. WPS
This book is a book about a magic pudding. Once you take a bite out of it, it magically reappears as a full pudding!
This book is good for Years 5and 6.
I rate this book a 10/10.

Gift of The Wind Dancers by Mark Hazel

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
Join Australian author Mark Hazel in the first book of his trilogy The Forest Children.
Go on a journey with Greg to the Murray River, which sends him to people who live in the treetops, on his way to search for Uncle Bart.
Enjoy his characters such as Leaf, Tyrone the Twit, Pogswain, Pimplebot and Mayor Snoodle.
This is a fantastic read.

Flight of The Cloud Sailor by Mark Hazel

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
​This is Mark Hazel's 2nd book of The Forest Children Series.
Greg has discovered that there is trouble in the treetop village of Boughville. He and his friends have set out to discover what has happened to Captain Freshwater.
Follow Greg on his journey with new characters such as Tidus, Tiddywoffin, Miss Borpit and Baby Twiggins.

Miners of The Rainbow Stone by Mark Hazel

​Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS
​​Mark Hazell's final book in The Forest Children Series.
Greg travels along the river and desert in his search for Uncle Bart. Along the journey the ship is overrun by the crew and left in the desert. They are eventually saved and continue with help from the gypsies and other friends. Do they find Uncle Bart or has their journey been all for nothing?
This is a must-read trilogy.

Don’t Leap, Larry! by John Briggs

Reviewed by Aiden W. WPS
This book is about a lemming who is different, and his name is Larry. Whenever other lemmings jumped off a cliff he wouldn’t. But when Larry went to visit the polar bears who weren’t very friendly the polar bears chased him. He ran away into his cottage and everybody followed him. Every lemming was different from that day on. I loved this book. It’s for people from Prep to Year 3.

Truck Full of Ducks by Ross Burach

Reviewed by Aiden W. WPS
This book is about somebody ordering a truck full of ducks. So, a dog was going around town trying to find the person who ordered the ducks. Then they asked some people like a little girl, a pirate, an alien and a shark. Then they went down the deep dark woods were the wolf lives. Then the ducks thought he was going to eat them but luckily, he just wanted a bath with ducks. I loved this book.  This book is for Prep to Year 4.
I rate it 8/10.

Camping with Claudine by Virginia King

Reviewed by Cloey S. CLPS
Why I like this book is because everyone will like this book too. People go camping and fishing with their aunty. Some people caught fish as small as a snail. If you like camping you will love this book. 

Alice-Miranda at the Palace by Jacqueline Harvey 

Reviewed by Olivia Q. APS 
This is book eleven in the adventures of Alice-Miranda. 
Alice-Miranda's aunty Queen Georgiana is celebrating her silver jubilee. The queen is put on high alert by the head of security who has received numerous ransom notes on the possible kidnapping of Alice-Miranda. Whilst keeping Alice-Miranda safe, she learns that there is another person trying to take over her spot as the ruler of England. While playing in the castle they locate a rubber mask which looks like one of the staff members. They also overhear a conversation between a male and a female which could lead them towards clues. 
While being locked in a tower they unleash a secret passage which leads to an old computer and paperwork which gives hints to who the kidnappers may be. Read to the very end to discover who the villains are that wanted to be king. 
Another great book that keeps you at the edge of your seat.  
I recommend it for Year 5 and above. 

Danny The Champion of The World by Roald Dahl

Reviewed by Archie C. CLPS
So many people love Roald Dahl’s books and here is one of my favourites. It’s.... Danny the Champion of the World! This is a great book full of action and suspense. Here a young boy named Danny and his Dad set off for a great adventure to steal all the birds on a farm in one night. Can they complete the mission ahead? This is a tale full of tricks, planning and survival.