June Reviews

Billie B Brown: The Cutest Pet Ever by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Tahlia V. FSPS
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 This story is about a little girl who is bored and she wants a pet. She didn’t want to play with her little brother because he was too young and tiny. She wanted a pony, but her Mum and Dad said she could have either a cockatoo or a frog. She thinks about it for a while and then asks if she can have a Guinea Pig. They say yes! She names him Bob. I would rate this book an 8 /10 because it‘s a short story, but is it is interesting.

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
​by Terry Deary and Neil Tonge

Reviewed by Riley L. FSPS
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This book is about what punishments people received and all the bad things people did, way back in history from 1485 – 1603. The types of punishments include being squeezed to death, being hit once with a knife and being drowned. I think the punishments were over the top, and we would never do this to peoples nowadays.
I would rate this book 8 /10 because it’s more for teenagers.
Young kids won’t really understand the concepts because they are too horrible. 

Goosebumps HorrorLand (Special Edition):
​Weirdo Halloween by R.L. STINE

Reviewed by Declan B. FSPS

Meg and Chris were looking forward to Halloween. They were on the way to Horror Land when they came across a green alien baby. The baby isn’t friendly and they become scared. They try to stay out of trouble. Read on to find out if they survive.
I personally think it's a 6.5 /10 because it is not recommended for people under Grade 4 because of the scary themes. 

Stephen Curry by Eric Bruan

Reviewed by Jai Y. FSPS
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This is a biography of the basketball player, Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry's father played for the Charlotte Hornets. Stephen followed in his father’s footsteps and played for the Golden State Warriors in Alamo California, USA. In 2019 , Stephen Curry scored 303 three pointers and in one game he made around 13 three pointers.
I would give this book a 6 out of 10 because it has a lot of descriptive words and is interesting.
I would recommended this book for people who are interested in basketball.

​Emmy in the Key of Code by Aimee Lucido

Reviewed by Maddi H. FSPS

​ Emmy starts in a new school and feels left out. She tries lots of different subjects, but still doesn’t fit in until she joins the music class and meets a girl and an inspiring teacher. Read on to find out how she eventually finds her pathway. This book is about focusing on the positive things in school, and not all of the negative things in school. I would rate this book 9/10.
I recommend it for students in Grade 6-8 because it can help you through the difficult times, especially transitioning into high school. 

​Animal Rescue by

Reviewed by Lily McA. SCPS 

Maddie found a lost dog at the park and tried to find its owner but it was getting late and they were hungry so they went home. Not long after they got home Maddie’s mum came home and was horrified when she saw a dog in their rental home. They couldn't find the owner so the next day they took the dog to the animal shelter. When they were there Maddie realised they could do with some help, so she asked if they needed another volunteer. Every Saturday she would work at the rescue centre. Maddie's mum checked the rental agreement, they weren’t allowed a dog but they could have a bunny!

The Sloth Who Came to Stay by Margaret Wild

Reviewed by Indie F. CLPS

Amy had a fast family. They did everything fast and there was no time for anything until one day Amy took a sloth home and everything changed.
This book is illustrated by Vivienne To.
I would recommend this book for Years Prep to 3.
I give this a 10/10.

Reviewed by Marco CLPS

I like this story because it’s very related to me because I eat slow, jog slow and do the dishes slow and my family does everything fast.
I recommend this book for Years 1-5.
I give this book 10/10.

Hansel and Gretel by Katie Hewat

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about a mum, dad, girl and boy. One morning the mum said, “I have a new job”. Hansel drops stones. “Are you tired?” asked the mum. “Oops I forgot the water bottle”, she said. She left the kids alone and never came back. They got home by following the stones. The next morning very early they went out again. The mum gave them a piece of bread. Hansel dropped breadcrumbs. Then they fell asleep. The animals ate all the breadcrumbs. When they woke up, they saw a gingerbread house. They started eating the house. A woman opened the door. She gave them food. Gretel was her servant and Hansel was her dinner. Gretel lead her into the fire and then they went home. Mum got lost in the wood.
I was so happy that I could see the dad and the lollies.
​I learnt that you should not trust strangers.
I think this book is suitable for Years Prep – 3.
I rate this book 10 /10.

Elodie the Lamb Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about two friends who lived on a farm and a fairy who lost her magic lamb. When they went to feed the lambs, the lambs were acting like cats. Jack Frost and his goblins took the magical lamb. Jack wanted his own zoo, but he only had a goose. His goblins were chasing the magic lamb. The lamb ran into a bush. The friends had to follow the lamb’s wool to find the lamb. The lamb was so tired that he had to sleep. They had to get him awake. They used wool to get the lamb out of the bush. I learnt that if you want a pet, you have to get your own pet.
I think this book is suitable for Years 2-6.
I rate this book 10/10.

Ella Diaries #15: The Super Secret Club
​by Meredith Costain

 Reviewed by Abigail CLPS
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Ella has lots of friends and her second BFFs keep whispering together. Can Ella and Zoe find out what's going on? Soon enough Ella and Zoe get invited to join the club, what could happen?
I liked this book because it was like a bumpy hill with a bunch of problems.
I recommend this book to ages 7-10.

The Moonling
​by Tjaart Lehmacher and Paula Oelofsen

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS
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This is a book about a little moon stone that wanted to explore the world, so he jumped into a collection of rocks. He was taken to Earth. A little boy found the moon stone and he wanted to discover what it was. When he when to bed he saw something glowing. It was the moon stone, only one piece. He puts the pieces together and it magically turns into a glowing rock. It’s called a Moonling. It had to go back to the moon.  They had to climb the highest tower to send him to the moon. They missed each other.
I think this is suitable for children in Years Prep - 6.
I rate this book 10 out of 10.

​Jack and the Beanstalk by Katie Hewat

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about a boy and his mother. One day his mum told him he should sell Milky White the cow at the market. A man gave Jack five magic beans for Milky White. When Jack got home, he showed his mum and she threw them into the garden. The next morning there was a beanstalk that went to the sky. Jack climbed the beanstalk. At the top there was a big castle. Inside was a giant. The giant had his food then he got tired of counting his money. Jack took the money and gave it to his mum. The next morning Jack went back again. The giant had his food and got tired of counting his golden eggs. Jack gave the eggs to his mum and the next morning he went back. The giant had his food and fell asleep from the harp’s music. Jack went and took the harp it called “Master, Master!”. The giant woke up and ran after Jack. Jack ran down the beanstalk but luckily the was an axe nearby. Jack cut down the beanstalk and the giant was never to be seen again.
I learnt you should not steal.
I think this book is for Years Prep – 3.
I rate this book 10 /10.             

Kookaburras Love to Laugh
by Laura and Philip Bunting

Reviewed by Ally CLPS
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Kookaburras are the most funny animals in the world, they like to sing and the like to dance but mostly, they like to laugh!
Once there were these Kookaburras who loved to laugh but mostly one didn't, everyone was getting worried about their little mate. Until one day he had enough! The Kookaburra was searching for a new flock of birds, some were too mean, rude, ignored him but then, he found one that was just right for him. They had lots of fun until one day he found out they were plastic and then he decided to go back to the family tree and they're were the birds...

"What makes a kookookaka plop?"
 "A kookaburra laughing his head off!"

And everyone was laughing their heads off, even the unamused kookaburra and now he laughs...most of the time.
I would recommend this for children 2-5 years old.

Teri the Trampolining Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about two sisters. Jack Frost wanted to be more fit so he could beat one of the sisters in athletics, so he stole Teri’s bracelet. Rachel and Kirstie went to the trampolining club but one of the trampolines was broken. Then the girls went to have a water break, but the water was rainbow coloured. There had to be something wrong. It was because Jack Frost had stolen Teri’s bracelet. Then they went to get the bracelet back. The bracelet was locked away. The gate opened and the girls quickly went to get the bracelet. The gate closed and Teri lost her wand. Then she bounced open the gate. I learnt that you should believe in yourself.
I recommend this book for Years 2-6.
I rate this book 10 out of 10.

No-one Likes a Fart by Zoe Foster Blake

Reviewed by Lucy W. CLPS

I like this story because I think it was funny.
It was about a fart that wanted a best friend, but no one wanted to be friends with him.
I recommend this for ages 2+

Little Red Riding Hood by Katie Hewat

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about a girl who was going to her grandma’s to give her a pie to feel better. Then a wolf went to Grandma’s House. On the way, Little Red Riding Hood saw woodcutters called Bob, Tom and Don. Little Red Riding Hood picked a bunch of flowers. Then she went to grandma’s house. She went into grandma’s house. She said, “What big eyes you have”. “To see you better with,” answered the wolf. “What big ears you have”. “To hear you better with,” answered the wolf. “What a big nose you have”. “To smell you better with,” answered the wolf. “What big teeth you have”. “To eat you better with,” answered the wolf. Then the woodcutter came and cut the Wolf’s tummy open and Grandma came out. The wolf was never to be seen again.
I learned that you should listen to your mum and dad.
I think this book is suitable for Years Prep-3.
I rate this book 10 out of 10.

Now That's a Hat by Heath McKenzie

Reviewed by Charlotte B. CLPS
 
 A dog wants to buy a normal everyday hat but the shop owner gives him all these different hats. The dog just says no. I won't tell you any more you will have to read the book. I like this book because it is funny and odd.
I rate this book 10/10.
I recommend this book for anyone.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Katie Hewat

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about a little girl and her mum, the Queen. The queen  asked her mirror, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the nicest of them all?” The mirror said, “Snow White is the nicest”. The Queen got really angry. She told a prince take her out in the woods and kill her. He told Snow White to run far away. Then she found a cottage. She went in and fell asleep. When the dwarfs got home they saw Snow White. The dwarfs warned Snow White not to go out of the cottage or open the door. Then the queen asked the mirror the same the thing. It said, “Snow White, she is in the cottage”. The Queen knocked on the door and gave her a poisoned apple. Snow White took a bite then she fell on the floor. When the dwarf saw her a prince came. Then he kissed her and she woke up. Then they went to town to get married.
I learned that you should not be so selfish.
I think this book is for Years Prep – 3.
I rate this book 10 /10.             

Paloma the Dodgems Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about two friends at a fun fair. They wanted to go on the dodgems, but the dodgems did not work. Jack Frost stole all the dodgems for his own fun fair because he did not want to wait in line for rides. Then he stole a magic ring and he had control of all of the rides. He stopped all the rides but then he fell out of the dodgem car.
Then the fairies got back the ring. I learnt that you should not be selfish.
This story is suitable for Years Prep - 6.
I rate this book 10 out of 10.

Hey Jack! The Winning Goal by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Harry G. PSPS

The Winning Goal is part of the Hey Jack series. The books are about different moods and emotions. Jack is about eight years old and he likes to play soccer. He likes to kick goals but the coach put him in as goalie. Jack was sad because he couldn't kick a goal and he let a goal through. Jack's friend was about to kick the winning goal and Jack told him to kick it low because the other team's goalie always jumps up. His friend kicked the winning goal and the won the game. They celebrated and Jack got a special mention from his friend. The coach said that Jack would be able to kick goals in the next game. I liked this book because it was about sport and I love sport but it was too easy for me because I like easy, but hard, books. I think I am a little bit too old for it.
I think this book would be good for younger people because it is not too hard. I recommend it to 7 - 9 year olds who like sport.
I rate it 6/10.

Puss in Boots by Katie Hewat

Reviewed by Jone G. BGS

This is a story about a man and his cat called Puss. The cat had a pair of boots. Puss worked for the King. One day the Princess said the man could go on the ride with her. Puss told all the Ogre’s servants that they were free to go. Puss said it was his house. Puss and the ogre had a fight. Puss won and he had the castle to himself. The Princess fell in love with the Prince.
I learnt that you should not be bossy.
I recommend this book for children in Years Prep – 3.
I rate this book 10 /10.