July Reviews

I Just Ate My Friend by Heidi McKinnon

Reviewed by William H. APS
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In this book everyone ate their friends. It's a really funny book about starving monsters eating their friends.
 I recommend this book for kids in primary school and under.
 I rate it 9/10.

One Little Dinosaur by Pip WIlliams

Reviewed by Mia G. APS

This is a Dinosaur count-to-ten book for little kids to learn to count to ten.
I liked the book because the characters in the book do funny things. 
I recommend it for little kids.
I rate it 10/10.

What If...? by Anthony Browne

Reviewed by Cooper J. APS

This book is about a young boy named Joe. He was going to a birthday party for the first time, but he lost the invite and had to find the house and he was really scared.
 I like this book because it made you want to keep reading.
 It would be good for ages 6+.
I rate it 10/10.

Funny Bums by Dr. Mark Norman

Reviewed by William H. APS

This book is about all kinds of animal bums. It tells you all about different shapes and sizes of bums and how they work.
 It was funny. The first title page has a lot of zebra bums.
 I recommend this for people who like facts.
I rate it a 10/10.

The Wrong Book by Nick Bland

Reviewed by Hunter W. APS
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This book is about a person who is trying to talk about himself but he is interrupted by an elephant, monsters, a pirate, a queen, rats and a puppet.
 I didn't like the book because it had no descriptions in it.
 I recommend this book for 3-6 year olds.
 I rate this book 3/10.

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems

Reviewed by Nikisha R APS

This book is about a pigeon that wants a puppy. He argued and argued to get one and at the end he does get one but it's too big for him so he says, 'Never mind." Then he says, "I want a walrus!"
 I liked how they change the colour on the page each time.
 I recommend it for ages 6 to 11.
 I rate it 9/10.

Pig The Tourist by Aaron Blabey

Reviewed by Cooper H. APS

Pig was making chaos on his holidays. When he went swimming in a no swimming zone the ocean went chaos. The fish bit Pig. This was chaos.
 This book has some funny things in it. I laughed when he farted in the plane at the end when his bum was backwards.
 I recommend this book for ages 5 to 10.
 I rate it 10/10.

​​Harper and the Circus of Dreams by Cerrie Burnell

Reviewed by Lily C. SCPS
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 To start off I think that Harper and the Circus of Dreams is a good book for you. I think this because it is all about fun, adventure, magic and of course the circus.  Harper and her friends all live in a tall apartment block.  When they fly through the sky on Harper’s scarlet umbrella, they notice that a girl flying faster than lightening was running through the sky. Suddenly she leads them to a mysterious circus that then also leads Harper in the right direction in finding her parents. Find out what will happen when you read the amazing book Harper and the Circus of Dreams.  

Alfie's Search for Destiny by David Hardy 

Reviewed by Marco V. CLPS 

This is an exciting story of an aboriginal boy. It starts when he asks his mother “What is my destiny?" His mother doesn't know so Alfie sets off on an adventure to search for destiny. 
I rate this book 8/10. 
I recommend this book for all ages. 

Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin

Reviewed by Isla C. SCPS 

In Claudia and the Bad Joke, the Baby Sitters Club (BSC) gets a new client called Betsy and she loves to play practical jokes. She also loves playing jokes on her babysitters. Then when Claudia comes to sit, she pulls the worst prank of all... 
I really enjoyed reading this book because it had suspense and at some stages it was funny. 
I recommend this book for ages 7 and up. 

Matilda by Roald Dahl 

Reviewed by Cormac SCPS 

Matilda is a small girl who learns to read and take care of herself at the age of 3. Then at the age of five she goes to school. Her teacher immediately asks the head mistress to send her to a higher grade, but the  grumpy lady says no. How will Matilda teach her a lesson? 
This classic story has to be one of the best children's books in the world, I mean what else could it be? It is 100% a 10 out of 10 and for ages 5+.  

Sophie's Misfortunes by Comtesse de Ségur

Reviewed by Evie M. SCPS 

This book was written  in French and luckily it has been translated to English and is a bestselling French classic. This book is about a four year old little girl called Sophie, she has had a lot of unfortunate events in her life and that is because she is good but often very naughty. Her family owns two homes, one is a farm and the other house is in Paris. Sophie's family was very rich, so Sophie was very spoilt but also very naughty! 
I like this book because it teaches you that not all good ideas turn out as what you thought they would have.
I would recommend this book to people who are a bit like Sophie but you might want to be over eight because there is a lot of French words in it. The lady who translated this book is named Stephanie Smee. 

My Little Pony #6: Fluttershy and the Fair
​by G.B. Mint

Reviewed by Charlotte G. SCPS  

Fluttershy and her pet bunny Angel see a big sign with 'The Bunny Cabaret' on it and Fluttershy buys two tickets for them to go and watch. After seeing the cabaret, Angel starts working on his own talents. Angel tries herding a flock of sheep like his Border Collie friend Winona but they are too big so Angel tries herding a smaller flock of sheep just her size. Then Apple Jack enters Fluttershy and Angel into the herding competition at the Fair. Fluttershy is a bit nervous about Angel herding the sheep but she believes in him and just wants to see him having fun. 

​The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
​by Sheila Kanani

Reviewed by Chloe E. BGS 
 
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama tells the complete life of Michelle so far and a small part of Barack Obama’s life too. It also talks about all the amazing things she did!
I give this book a big 5/5 stars but I  would  recommend it for ages 9 to 15  because there are some big words. 

The Big Book of Knowledge: The Ultimate Guide to Everything

Reviewed by Ethan B. CLPS 

The information page, The Vikings, is from the Big Book of Knowledge: The Ultimate Guide to Everything. The Vikings lived in Scandinavia which has  countries including Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The Vikings made longboats, weapons such as the battle-axe a dual bladed axe, the heavy sword, spears, shields and chainmail armour. The Vikings used silver as currency. 
I recommend the book to people 10 years and over.  
I rate the book 9.7/10 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 

Reviewed by Benji CLPS 

As Greg enters a new school his older brother Rodrick feeds him bad information like how to be innocent and more. 
I think Jeff Kinney is a humorous author.  
I recommend this book to ages 5-15.   
I rate it 5 stars. 

Undone by Paul Jennings

Reviewed by Todd C. CLPS

 What a Woman is a story, in a book called Undone, that is written by Paul Jennings. It is mysterious and comedic. 
At a school of 15 boys and 1 girl, the boys were picking on her because she competed in the Olympics and lost the races. So she brought her mysterious box to school because it gives her good luck. When she competes in a race again, she gets tripped by one of the boys and she falls and hurts her leg. Her box rolls away. So one of the boy picks up the box and the box springs open - with a toe in it!
I recommend this book to ages 10 and over. 
I rate this book 9-10. 

Reviewed by Cooper CLPS 

What a Woman is a humorous and mysterious story. When Sally is in her house she finds a gold box with 'S.O' carved in it holding down her dad's papers. She sneaks it into her pocket and she goes to a race. She lines up at the starting line and when they start, she and the boys run for a bit. She is in a tie for first place when a boy trips her. The box tumbles out from her pocket and the boy carries the box back for her. You won’t believe what is in the box! So, you better read it.  
This is 5/10 for me but you might like it. 
I recommend this book is for Grade 3+, so, if there are any Preps that think they will understand the humour, then you can read it, but what I was saying is that in my opinion this book is for Grade 3+. 

Reviewed by Straalen CLPS 

 This is from a hilarious series. I love a good series and this one you have to read. 
In my opinion it's a series you won't forget!   
It is a suitable series for people aged 8-13 years.  
l rate it 7/10.            

The Lost Puppy by Holly Webb  

Reviewed by Calixte W.  CLPS 
 
There was a girl named Ruby and she always wanted a puppy. A few years later she was old enough to have her own puppy. Ruby took her new puppy named Toby for a walk, but when Toby saw another dog, he started barking. After what happened when Ruby took Toby for a walk, she was worried that the same thing before would happen again. Ruby felt embarrassed that her dog was the only one barking. Until she had an idea. 
I recommend this for Grade 4. 
I rate this book 9/10. 

Jedi Academy: A New Class
​by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Reviewed by Alex L. BGS

This is a book about a boy named Victor Starspeeder. Victor learns to become a Jedi at the Jedi Academy. His sister Christina is an A+ student and she knows all about the force, but Victor is only interested in the force. He doesn't like doing all the boring stuff.
​I liked this book a lot because it has a great story to tell and I think more people should read this. 
Anyone who likes Star Wars, graphic novels, comic book style and is 6+ would like this book. 
I give this book 9/10. Its great! 

Muhammad Ali
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Reviewed by Maison H. CLPS
Muhammad Ali is a true but weird, strange story all about one of the world's best boxers. It is interesting as well full of true facts.  
I would recommend this book for people that are interested in Muhammad Ali, sport or boxing in particular. 
I rate this book and out of 10 boxing gloves.

Biggles The Camels are Coming
​by Captain W.E. Johns   

Reviewed by William K. BGS 

Biggles is James Bigglesworth, an English fighter pilot. His Royal Flying Corps squadron flies Sopwith Camel fighter planes in 1917 and are based in France during the first world war.  
The book starts with Biggles being attacked by a white Fokker DR1, a German triplane fighter. The next day he takes off with his patrol in search of the white Fokker. He comes back victorious in shooting down the Fokker triplane.   
A couple of weeks later Biggles sees a Sopwith Camel shooting down another Sopwith Camel! He knows it's not from his squadron, so he flies to the other Sopwith Camel Squadron, 287 Squadron, to check. They say they had a Camel with the same serial number, but it got shot down. Then Biggles realised that the Germans were using Camels to trick them! Biggles orders all the Camels in both squadrons to have their propeller boss and part of the fuselage painted blue for identification. Biggles eventually finds the German Sopwith Camel and shoots it down.   
Biggles’ friend is sadly killed during the next week when he chases a German Rumpler aircraft down through the clouds but German Albatrosses, different aircraft, are waiting for him below. Biggles wants revenge for his friend being killed so he sets out on a long quest to shoot down the Rumpler. He eventually succeeds and is proud of it.   
A month later Biggles is on leave when it is reported that there are two German bombers in the area where he is on holiday. His Camel is in a nearby hanger, so he flies after, and shoots down, the bombers but runs out of fuel in thick fog and has to land in a field.   
The next morning he finds a poison gas plant so he reports it back to Major Mullen, his officer when he returns to the aerodrome where he also meets a girl and they become friends.   
Towards the end of the book Biggles is really tired with all the fighting but then his friends tell him that an armistice has been signed so he will go on leave.  
I liked the book because it is an exciting story about the pilot of fighter planes during the first world war, and I love fighter aircraft.  
I would recommend the book for people who like aircraft, action and adventure.  
I would rate the book 10 out of 10. 

Snoopy vs The Red Baron
​by Charles M. Schulz

Reviewed by William K. BGS

 Snoopy pretends it is World War 1 and he is a flying ace in his kennel which he imagines is a Sopwith Camel fighter plane.  Charlie Brown and his friends do not understand Snoopy's dog fights with the Red Baron, except for Marcie.  With Woodstock as his mechanic, Snoopy's plane always comes back ridden with bullet holes from the Red Baron. 
My favourite part was when Snoopy says "Yes sir...I'd like permission to speak to General Pershing...Yes it's a very delicate matter...well my brother who is in the infantry wants to know why they never get any tapioca pudding."  Then Snoopy gets kicked out the door! 
I would recommend this book for people of all ages and for people who like comedy and World War 1.
 I would rate this book 10 out of 10.

​Hawking
​by Jim Ottaviani and Leland Myrick (illustrator)

Reviewed by Alex L. BGS

This book is the life story of Stephen Hawking in a graphic novel. In the story it features lots of people and places and it shows what Stephen Hawking thought about the universe. He had a lot ideas about black holes and how the universe was created. He was a very famous professor. Anyone who is interested in learning about Stephen Hawking would like this book. 
I would give this book 9/10.

​George and the Big Bang
​by Lucy and Stephen Hawking

Reviewed by Alex L. BGS

This is the third book in the George series and is based on another adventure for George and Annie. This time they go to the Large Hadron Collider. This is a big science lab for doing experiments. George and Annie used their supercomputer, Cosmos, to discover that an experiment was about to go wrong and it would make a big explosion. This book has an amazing storyline with lots of different characters who are very different from each other. The character and setting descriptions are great and I recommend this book to anyone who likes science and adventures.
I give this book a score of 8/10.

​​Skeleton Keys: The Legend of Gap-Tooth Jack
by Guy Bass

Reviewed by Romeo T. BGS

This is a story about Skeleton Keys and Kasper’s imaginary friend, Wordy Gerdy. Skeleton Keys is an unimaginary, an imaginary friend that was imagined so hard he became real. He has keys for fingers, each opening a different world or time. When Wordy Gerdy gets unimagined and becomes real she starts rewriting Kasper’s family story. Luckily Skeleton Keys come to catch Wordy Gerdy, he takes her pen and sticks his thumb into the lock and opens the door to time and throws her pen through. But he forgot to close the door and Wordy Gerdy writes his keys out of existence. Mr Keys is forced to go through the door in order to get his keys back. As he walks through the city he finds a thief known as Gap-tooth Jack. Will Gap-tooth jack help Mr Keys or will he steal from him as well? Read to find out what happens next.
I recommend this to people aged 6+ who like adventures. 

The Kingdom of Fantasy by Geronimo Stilton

Reviewed by Alex L. BGS

The Kingdom of Fantasy is a book about a mouse called Geronimo Stilton. He is your average mouse (or person I guess) until one day inside his attic he found a golden staircase. Geronimo goes up the staircase and finds a world called the Kingdom of Fantasy. I enjoyed this book a lot because it has lots of funny phrases all relating to mice like; "Cheese niblets!" and "Rats!" I liked the codes in the book with symbols.
I think anyone would like this book above the age of 7.
​If you like fantasy and really cool made up stuff, its definitely for you. It's a really cool book.
I would give this book 8.5/10.

​Billie B Brown: The Bully Buster by Sally Rippin

Reviewed by Lilia G. SCPS

In the book, The Bully Buster has a mean bully. In the beginning, Billie did not stand up for herself and let the bully win. But later on in the book Billie had had enough and yelled a the bully. The bully felt bad and tried to apologise.
I think this is a great book for kids aged 7-10 years old.
​I rate this book an 8/10 because it could be a bit more descriptive.