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Here are some of your most EXCELLENT book reviews. I'm definitely going to reserve lots of your recommendations. Well done guys!
 Title: Kensuke's Kingdom Author: Michael Morpurgo I thought it was gripping and very exciting. It would be great if there was a second book – maybe another adventure out at sea. I liked all of it, especially the bit where Michael first finds the island. There is a lot of tension, making the book hard to let go. I have read 3 other Michael Morpurgo books, these were good too, but this book is the best. Score: 10 out of 10
This book was reviewed by Will, age 11 who goes to Newton Abbot library. | |
 Title: Inkspell Author: Cornelia Funke I thought this book was a brilliant sequel to the first book (Inkheart). It tied up many loose ends yet made a complicated and rich tapestry detailing Dustfingers return to the Inkworld. Meggie entering the Ink world and Capricons Master the Adderhead. It also features wonderful descriptions of the magical city of Ombra and the Wayless Wood. It also brings Fengilo back into the story creating a complicated plot where its impossible to guess what's coming next! Score: 9 out of 10
I would recommend this book for children aged 12+
This book was reviewed by Thomas, age 11 who goes to Newton Abbot library. | |
Title: Airborn
Author: Kenneth Oppel Matt Cruse is a cabin boy aboard the 'Aurora' airship, but when the delightful young lady, Kate de Vries, and her chaperone, Miss Simpkin, board the ship events begin to spiral out of control because of Kate's mysterious quest. A lot of action, a little romance, Matt Cruse could easily become Alex Rider of the skies. So let yourself soar away with Matt and Kate aboard the 'Aurora' as Kenneth Oppel's writing is so original you can't help but love it! I would recommend this book for children aged 12+
This book was reviewed by Abby, who goes to Barnstaple library. | |
 Title: Princess Princess Author: Penny Dale There's a princess, she sleeps really long with some toy friends. The Princess needs to be woken up by a kiss. Sometimes she runs, rides her horse and plays with her best friends. One day she had a birthday party and some fairies came and they all bought presents except a little fairy left all on her own. The Princess forgot to ask her to come and she was angry and that fairy was so angry she cast a sleeping spell on the Princess, she could only be woken up by a kiss. A forest was growing around the castle where the Princess slept. There was no path to get to her. Who will wake the Princess with a kiss? That minute there was a sparkle that zoomed through the light. The fairy that cast the spell was very sorry. She woke the Princess up with a kiss, then everyone was happy and playing together. I enjoyed the book very much, at times it was sad and other times it was happy. The drawings were really colourful and realistic. I found it really interesting to read and thought it was well written and illustrated. This book was reviewed by Jessica, age 7, who goes to Totnes library. |
 Title: The Poltergoose Author: Michael Lawrence It was very funny and I didn't want to stop turning the pages. I would definitely give this book a score of 9 1/2 out of 10. Score: 9 1/2 out of 10 I would recommend this book for children aged 8, 9, and 10+ Poltergoose was reviewed by Samantha. She belongs to Newton Abbot Library. | 
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Title: Princess Stories chosen by Anna Wilson I like this book because it is very funny. The stories are written by different authors. The stories are traditional fairy tales but bits have been changed. In the Princess and the Pea at the end it says "the pea was put in a museum or was it vegetable soup, I can't remember!" In the Sixteenth Princess she learns to do karate. It is not what you expect. The book has brilliant illustrations and the text is clear and easy to read. I think it is a very nice book for girls about 6, 7 and 8. Princess Stories was reviewed by Marilla, age 6, who goes to Totnes library. | |
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