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SCPS Book Reviews 2021 by https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27 Share what you're reading, best bits, recommendations! en-us 2021-01-24 14:07:28 UTC 2024-01-11 16:51:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Harry Potter jmcguckianstudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1135980652 I like Harry Potter because it is interesting. It is a book for me where when you get into the second chapter you can't stop.
I spent so long reading it one night.]]> 2021-01-28 12:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1135980652 The Ickabog by J.K Rowling https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1136190606 I got this book for Christmas, and i was amazed how good it was. The story, the characters, and everything else just seemed so real. I would defo recommend this book for all ages. ]]> 2021-01-28 13:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1136190606 His Dark Materials , Northern Lights by Philip Pullman. https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1137688551 I got this book over lock down since I had finished reading all of the other books I had. I have read almost half the book already and I find it so intriguing and fantastic. The book is about a young girl called Lyra who experiences betrayal , love and discovery. She is accompanied with her daemon , Pantalaimon. They and some other characters in the story embark on a magical adventure and rescue mission to rescue the children stolen by the Gobblers. I highly recommend this book because of its mystery and fantasy.

PS: This is the cover of the book I have , but the covers of this same book aren't all the same]]> 2021-01-28 17:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1137688551 Aladdin https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1138640826 I got this book over lockdown and its fantastic and it is about a guy called Aladdin and a girl called Jasmine. Aladdin finds a genie and he impresses Jasmine from the genie and the magic carpet that can fly and their life continues on.

so I recommend you this book and it's awesome and exiting.]]> 2021-01-28 21:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1138640826 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1139735079 I think it's a interesting book because it kinda tells like what poor people are going through, because Charlie was poor and had barely any food then a couple days later he has a whole chocolate factory!]]> 2021-01-29 08:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1139735079 Lost in the snow by Holly Webb https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1139911440 I think this book is really nice because it tells me what it is like it is like to not be wanted and to have nothing to eat but scraps from the dump.]]> 2021-01-29 09:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1139911440 The Good Thieves https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1140146942 I got this book at Christmas from my parents. I found this book fun, sometimes breath-taking and adventurous.

Vita is a young girl whom got a sickness called polio when she was young. This caused her left leg to stick out and hurt all the time, especially when she ran.

This book is about a girl called Vita whose Grandfather's family has owned a castle called 'Hudson Castle'. Then, one day, a man called Sorotore comes to her grandfather and forces him to sell the castle for only two hundred dollars. Vita's grandfather had left his dead wife's emerald necklace and pendant behind when he was forced out of the castle.

Vita wants to find and steal back the jewellery. But she needs a team...

This is the cover that I have but it does come in lots of different kinds.

Reviewed by Dónal Hoare, age 9]]> 2021-01-29 11:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1140146942 The Lost Diary of Sami Star aaryastudent1 https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1140353896 My mom got this book from the library before the lockdown.
It's a story about two girls named Hannah and Sami.
Hannah found someone's diary in a park. It belonged to Sami.
Hannah solved clues from the diary to find Sami.
The last clue was in the fair. That's where Hannah found Sami and then they started going to the same school and became best friends.

]]> 2021-01-29 12:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1140353896 DOG MAN https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1141444131 I like Dog Man books because they are funny, interesting and enjoyable.
It is like a cartoon, easy to read.
Every time I read Dog Man books, it makes me laugh! ]]> 2021-01-29 16:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1141444131 The Boldness of Betty, by Anna Carey https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1142484599 This book is set in 1913 during the Dublin Lockout and it's about a young girl called Betty Rafferty. She belongs to a poor family and so has to leave school early. She goes to work at a little teashop and eventually goes on strike.
I really enjoyed this book because it's historical and interesting. It was fascinating because it was told from the point of view of a young girl in the early 1900s.
Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11.]]> 2021-01-29 20:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1142484599 Spilled Water, by Sally Grindley https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1142504126 The story takes place in the mid 1900s in China. An 11-year-old girl gets sold by her uncle and begins to work for a spoilt, affluent family. She escapes from that horrible house and soon embarks on a journey to reach her beloved mother and brother again. I liked the ending but you might think differently, so have a look and read it!

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11.]]> 2021-01-29 20:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1142504126 Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code, written by Rebel Girls https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1143351031 This is a true story about an incredible mathematican.
One of the best things I enjoyed about this book is the fact that it is non- fictional yet is told in a fictional way, which I find unique and interesting.
I liked it very much.
Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11.
P.S. Other books like this include:
- Madam C.J.Walker builds a business
- Junko Tabei
- Wangari Maathai
- Alicia Alonso
All part of the Rebel Girls series]]> 2021-01-30 11:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1143351031 The Polar Bear Explorer's Club https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148143587 This book tells the story of how an orphan, Stella Starflake Pearl, and her friends journey to Iceland. They find Stella's destiny, but her friends aren't too sure about it...

Reviewed by Anvi Marathe]]> 2021-02-01 11:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148143587 Break The Mould, by Sinead Burke https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148159931 This book shows you how to accept yourself for who you are, how to pursue your dreams, and how to be yourself.
It celebrates our differences, and teaches us to change the world.
I liked this book very much.
Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, Age 11 ]]> 2021-02-01 11:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148159931 Inheritance https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148355132 This is the fourth book of a 15 year old boy called Eragon. Eragon lives in a country called Alagesia. He lives with his dragon, Saphira.

Andriy (2nd class)]]> 2021-02-01 12:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148355132 Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148365191 This book is about two school girls called Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong. When something dreadful happens at their school Deepdean, Daisy and Hazel are there to detect it, but they can't let any of the teachers or students know. Can they solve this case? Only time will tell...

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai]]> 2021-02-01 12:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148365191 Dear Dork by Rachel Renée Russell https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148499641 Nikki Maxwell and her friends, Chloe and Zoey, try to stop Mackenzie from spreading rumours, so she joins the newspaper club to keep an eye on her.

Reviewed by Luca Jolsvai, age 9]]> 2021-02-01 13:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148499641 The Girl Who Saw Lions by Berlin Doherty https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148827085 Two girls, Abela and Rosa, living in two very different places, are brought together in a story of loss, courage and family warmth.

Genre: Fiction

Reviewed by Abril Allende

]]> 2021-02-01 14:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1148827085 The Explorer, by Katherine Rundell https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152629641 Four kids. One huge jungle. In order to escape, they must survive the awful climate, walk miles and miles through the treacherous earth, and somehow get home.
However, they are not the only ones who have set foot there...

Katherine Rundell has written several other must-reads too.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11

]]> 2021-02-02 09:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152629641 Cookie! And the Most Annoying Boy in the World, written by Konnie Huq https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152692739 This book is like a diary, packed with doodles, drama, and dilemmas.
Cookie's best friend is moving away, whilst a new boy gets on her nerves. He buys the cat that she loves, moves in next door, and even copies her science project!
I loved this book, it was so interesting and fun.
There is also a sequel called, 'Cookie! And the Most Annoying Girl in the World'

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-02-02 09:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152692739 Arsenic For Tea by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152874169 Daisy and Hazel are at Fallingford (Daisy's home) when a horrid man called Mr Curtis arrives at Daisy's home. At Daisy's birthday tea, something horrid happens to Mr Curtis. Daisy and Hazel are there to detect what happened with some help with their friends Kitty and Beanie who were there at Daisy's birthday tea. Will they be able to stop the criminal before he/she strikes again?

reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11]]> 2021-02-02 10:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152874169 The Hueys in The New Jumper, by Oliver Jeffers https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152972356 All the Hueys look the same.. Until one day a Huey knits an orange, wooly jumper, and suddenly everyone else wants to look different too!
I really liked this story, and would rate it eight and a half out of ten stars.
Reviewed by Simon Zoladz, age 6]]> 2021-02-02 10:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1152972356 The Day the Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1153056272 All the crayons inside of Duncan's pencil case are sick and tired of him. They each write letters to complain about the 'unfair' treatment that they are getting. So Duncan decides to make all of them happy...by drawing a lovely picture!
I enjoyed this book very much and I rate it nine out of ten stars.
Reviewed by Simon Zoladz, age 6
P.S. There is a sequel called 'The Day the Crayons Came Home' ]]> 2021-02-02 11:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1153056272 First Class Murder by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1153630383 Hazel's father brings Daisy and Hazel on the Orient Express to bring them away from all the murder they have been getting into. Little do they know they will soon have to detect another one on the train without Hazel's father knowing. However, they meet a fellow detective, called Alexander, on the train and Daisy is determined to solve the case before him. Will they be able to solve the case and unmask the criminal?

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11]]> 2021-02-02 13:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1153630383 Heidi https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1154041542 I like this novel because it is set in the Alps. it is about a little orphaned girl who goes to live with her grandpa's cottage in the mountains. However, she is taken away from her beloved home to help a girl from a well- off family.

I like this book a lot and recommend it to children aged 7-10]]> 2021-02-02 15:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1154041542 The Bed And Breakfast Star https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1154242445 This Jaqueline Wilson book is about a girl who has never been in a home for long. When she moves into one home, it's already time to move into another. The novel tells the story of how the girl moves from one house to the other, until she finds the perfect home.

By Anvi Marathe, aged 10]]> 2021-02-02 15:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1154242445 The Giggler Treatment By Roddy Doyle jmcguckianstudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1157800550 I like that there are chapters where it is only one page and some two pages. It is a really funny book.]]> 2021-02-03 09:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1157800550 Jolly Foul Play by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158161317 Daisy and Hazel are back at their school, Deepdean. Their new headgirl, Elizabeth Hurst, and the 5 prefects have taken over the school. The one thing to look forward to is the bonfire and the fire works that the principal and the teachers have set up. However when the fireworks are over a scream goes up. The body of Elizabeth Hurst has been found... Daisy and Hazel are convinced that this is a murder, and not an accident. Daisy, Hazel, Kitty, Beanie, and Lavinia work together to to solve clues, rule out suspects to find the Murderer. Will they be able to do it?

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11 ]]> 2021-02-03 11:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158161317 Shoe Wars, by Liz Pichon https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158236679 For years Liz Pichon has written Tom Gates. Now she is writing about something else. Shoe Wars.
Ruby and Bear must stop Wendy Wedge (evil genius) from stealing a pair of flying shoes. Wendy needs them to win the most prestigious shoe contest EVER. She is desperate. Desperate people cause for desperate actions.
With the help of a few friends - can they stop her?
I absolutely loved this book, it was fun, intriguing and spectacular! I recommend it for all ages.
Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-02-03 11:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158236679 The Boy at the Back of Class, by OnJali Q. Rauf https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158284973 There used to be an empty seat at the back of the class. It is now no longer empty. A new boy fills it. A strange boy.
He doesn't talk, doesn't smile, doesn't even play on the school yard.
A group of friends soon learn the truth about him- he is a refugee. That is why they decide to form a plan...A very risky plan.
This story shows what refugees have gone through (and still have to go through) and what friends do for each other.
Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-02-03 12:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1158284973 Stuck, written by Oliver Jeffers https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1159420858 It's about a boy that had a kite and the kite got stuck in a tree. He threw lots of stuff (including a giant whale, a big boat, and even his own house) to get the kite down. Eventually the kite came down, and he went to bed feeling very tired. But he forgot to take everything that he had thrown at the tree. Uh-oh!
I loved this book so much, it was entertaining and funny!
Reviewed by Simon Zoladz, age 6]]> 2021-02-03 15:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1159420858 The Highway Rat written by Julia Donaldson https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1159573709 There was a Highway Rat that stole everybody's food, so no one had anything to eat. The Highway Rat ate it all, he stole the milk of a cat, the flies of a spider, and the nuts of a squirrel.
The one day an animal had had enough of him. She decided to deal with him for once and for all...
This book is really good.
Reviewed by Simon Zoladz, age 6]]> 2021-02-03 16:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1159573709 Cat Warriors by Erin Hunter https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1163258460 Cat Warriors is series of books which tells the story of cats which live in forest. There are 4 clans, Thunderclan, Riverclan, Shadowclan and Windclan .
The first book starts when Kittypet named Firy decides to go to the "rogue forest cats" and live with them instead of living with his Twolegs(humans).
Here is a summary of a small part from the first book called Into the Wild:
Bluestar's patrol saw an orange kitty who was hunting a mouse on Thunderclan's territory. They decided to see what is he doing. On the second day they decided to contact with him.
When Bluestar and Snowstorm wanted to gracefully walk out of the bushes, the apprentice Clewpaw fell out scaring Firy.
If you read this book please don't mind the different names, I've read most of the books long ago in Russian so my reverse translation might be not the best.
I've already read more than 20 books.These books are very addictive with lots of different story twists.
Reviewed by Sergei Vasilev, age 12.]]> 2021-02-04 11:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1163258460 Diary of A Wimpy Kid- The Deep End by Jeff Kinney https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1164714583 Date of review – 30th January 2021

First published - 27 October 2020

Genre - Children's Literature

Summary of the book –

The Deep End is about Jeff Kinney, Greg Hefley and their family going on a camping trip. Their house was getting renovated and so they were forced to live in their grandma’s basement. They decide to go camping to avoid living in their grandma’s basement and stay hidden from visitors. They find a camper van which is very dirty yet decide to go out to enjoy the summers. They look forward to an exciting trip. However, everything goes wrong. They end up in a dirty and crowded campsite which is not exactly the perfect summer vacation spot. Their experiences were not really pleasant but do provide an interesting read.

Rating –

I would recommend this book to children in the age group of 8 to 16 years because it an easy read and kids would enjoy reading Jeff and Greg’s experiences.

Reviewed By Yash Karwal
Age - 11

]]> 2021-02-04 16:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1164714583 Letters from the Lighthouse, by Emma Carroll https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1175923280 Olive and her little brother, Cliff, have to evacuate London to go live at Devon, a tiny village during World War Two. Their father has been killed, their mother has been left heart-broken, and their sister (Sukie) has disappeared after a bombing raid.
Olive discovers a puzzling note found in her sister's coat pocket and is keen to decode it. This secret letter is somehow linked to Sukie, their mother and Queenie, who Sukie claimed to be pen pals with.

This book was amazing, and perfect for anyone who enjoys a good thriller mystery. I recommend this book for 9+.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-02-08 09:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1175923280 The Gryphon Chronicles, by E.G. Foley https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1176505164 This series is about a boy called Jake who is a pickpocket living on the streets in London. One day he discovers he can control things with his mind and see ghosts!
A few days after Jake discovers his powers, he is chased through the London streets. This is where he finds out a rich but sinister gentleman is hunting for him. This leads to a series of events in which Jake discovers a whole new world and finally learns the truth.
This series of 7 books is perfect for Harry Potter fans.
I would recommend this series for children from 10 years and up.

P.S: The author is writing 3 extra books and they will be coming out soon!
Reviewed by Iris De Mot Diez, age 12]]> 2021-02-08 12:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1176505164 The Worlds Worst Parents by David Walliams https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1176761758 Meet the worlds worst parents. This book is funny, it has made up words, its has illustrations by Tony Ross. There's a lot of mean and selfish parents in this book and things that you can never ever imagine.

Reviewed by Catalina Urrutia Lozano ]]> 2021-02-08 13:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1176761758 Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1177165518 With all his family dead, Ahmed fled his country, Syria. He arrived in Brussels and sneaked into the cellar of a family’s basement. But he can’t stay for long. One day a boy, called Max, who lived in the house finds him and they become friends. This is a fantastic book that really makes you think.

Reviewed by Elsie 10]]> 2021-02-08 14:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1177165518 Cream Buns And Crime by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1177337577 This book isn't like the rest of the books in the Murder Most Unladylike Series. This book is full of small mysteries that Daisy and Hazel have solved (none of them are murders).

There are also some book recommendations and a few recipes in the book that are worth trying! There is a whole chapter for codebreaking, where you decode morse code and Pig Latin messages.
You also learn how to use to read Caeser shift cipher and transposition cipher.
At the very end of the book there is a quiz about all the Murder Most Unladylike books leading up to Cream Buns and Crime.

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11]]> 2021-02-08 15:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1177337577 Inkling by Kenneth Oppel https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1181605175 This is a story of a boy called Ethan who one day finds an ink blob who will soon become his best friend. Ethan also discovers Inkling can draw amazingly well!
But there's trouble when someone sees the ink blob and they steal him. Who will help Inkling and Ethan?
I would recommend this book for children ages 8 and up.
I would give this book five out of five stars.

Reviewed by Iris De Mot Diez, age 12

]]> 2021-02-09 11:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1181605175 Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1191400930 This book is about a harmonica which travels across years and over continents and seas to touch the lives of three embattled, music-obsessed children — and, quite possibly, save a life.

Twelve-year-old Friedrich, growing up in Germany during the years of Hitler's rise to power, dreams of being a conductor.
Orphan Mike Flannery dreams of playing the piano in an orchestra, and Ivy Maria Lopez, the daughter of migrant farm workers likes to play the harmonica.
I would recommend this book for children ages 9 and up.

Reviewed by Iris De Mot Diez, age 12

]]> 2021-02-11 09:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1191400930 Mollie on the March, written by Anna Carey https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1195873984 14-year old Mollie and best friend Nora are keen suffragettes. But big sister Phyllis thinks they are too young. When Mollie tells her about a bit of vandalism they have done for the cause, Phyllis reluctantly agrees to smuggle the pair into meetings.
However, that is not the only thing they have to worry about. Nora's awful cousin Grace is threatening to spill all their secrets to their disapproving mothers...

An awesome tale about a young girl fighting for women's rights.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11

P.S. There is a book in the same collection that has been published before this one. It is called 'The Making of Mollie'

]]> 2021-02-12 10:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1195873984 The Beast of Buckingham Palace, written by David Walliams. https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1203184806
This story is set in Britain, 2120. Prince Alfred, a sickly boy of 12, has never known life outside Buckingham Palace. His father is the king, and his mother is the queen. However, there is also a mysterious character, the Lord Protector. Britain has no police, no democracy, no anything except for the King. Famous landmarks are being destroyed by the revolutionaries. Then one night, a beast comes to life.
A winged beast.
A beast made out of fire.
The most powerful beast in all the universe.
The Griffin.
As the legend says, the Griffin is a sign of power.
A power to create or destroy a universe.
And it was in evil hands.

I like this book because it was released recently and is very funny.

Reviewed by Peter Illes, age 10. ]]> 2021-02-15 10:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1203184806 Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smarts https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1204127831 Bunny vs Monkey is one of my favourite books, because I love the pictures and it's funny. It's like Dog Man, but it's a little different, because the characters are different. Its author and illustrator is Jamie Smart. My favourite character is Skunky, because he builds amazing creations, like the doomsday device and the wish cannon. I recommend this book to everyone who loves reading comics.

Reviewed by Pal Illes, age 7

]]> 2021-02-15 16:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1204127831 Dog Man by Dav Pilkey https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1204457740 Dog Man is my favorite book because the pictures are well drawn and it's very funny. The illustrator and the author is Dav Pilkey. My favorite character is Little Petey because he is cute and funny. There are 2 bad guys. One is Little Petey's Grandpa and the second is Petey. In the last book of Dog Man Petey changes into a good guy.
Dav Pilkey has created 10 Dog Man books so far. there is a 11th book coming out on march 23. He also wrote other books like the Captain Underpants Series and the Super Diaper Baby Series.

Reviewed by Pal Illes
Age 7]]> 2021-02-15 18:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1204457740 Saving Baby Animals by Amy Shield ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1225784856 I like this book because it is about baby animals and it has cute pictures. My favourite character is Dr Mertz because he is a vet. There are baby animals like a baby tiger, baby giraffe, orangutang and baby seals. My favourite animal is the tiger.

She also wrote books such as Wildfires, Sacagewea, Slither Snake and Albert Einstein.

Reviewed by Drishan Dey, age 7]]> 2021-02-22 10:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1225784856 A Spoonful of Murder by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1230546188 When Hazel gets a phone call from her father telling her her grandfather has died, she is devastated. Daisy and Hazel go to Hong Kong to mourn for Hazel's grandfather. However when they get to Hazel's home she finds out that she has a new baby brother (named Teddy), and her maid now works him. All of this has made Hazel even more sad. However, things take a turn when Hazel's Teddy needs to go to the doctor. they arrive at the hospital and Teddy and his maid go into the lift, but when they realise that the lift has been stuck on the same level for quite some time, they get suspicious. The adults open the lift door and to their surprise they find Teddy's maid murdered and Teddy missing. Daisy and Hazel are immediately on the case. Will they be able to solve the murder and the kidnapping?

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11]]> 2021-02-23 09:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1230546188 Things that go-by Rob Lloyd Jones https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1231030150 I really like this book as it's all about different types of vehicles. My favourite page is about trucks. It tells you all the different types and all about them . It's really interesting. I have read it a million times!
Reviewed by Conor Tierney age 7]]> 2021-02-23 12:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1231030150 The Danger Gang by Tom Fletcher aaryastudent1 https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1238754225 There was a boy named Franky Brown and his gang. He didn't know that he and his gang have magic powers until he finds his mother's powerful Weather Ray 300 (a machine that could control the weather).

I loved reading it !

Reviewed by Aarushi Arya, Age 8

]]> 2021-02-24 22:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1238754225 Finding Nemo by Walt Disney ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1241295927 I like this book because it is a part of Disney and it's fiction. and there are quiz that are all about Disney book and it has characters like Barracuda, Marlin, Nemo, Mr Ray, Dory, Bruce, Anker, Nigel, Darla, Gill, Anglefish and Moonfish. My favorite character is Nemo.
There are other books from Disney like Tangled and Moana.
reviewed by Drishan Dey age 7]]> 2021-02-25 14:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1241295927 Robots by Amy Shield ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1241561444 I like it because it has star wars pictures. There are charecter like Kemit.
She also wrote books such as Abraham Lincoln and Albert Einstein.

reviewed by Drishan age 7]]> 2021-02-25 15:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1241561444 Death In the Spotlight by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1244594522 Daisy and Hazel are at Daisy's uncle Felix's and aunt Lucy's house to keep away from all the danger they have been getting into. However, when Daisy's aunt and uncle need to go away urgently due to work, and their maid can't look after them, they are sent to to Rue Theatre. Since Rue Theatre was going to perform Romeo And Juliet, they allow them to have small parts in the play. An actress called Martita has to take care of them during the day and she is not so happy about it, but when no one is looking, she is kind to them. The way Martita talked to them about Rose (who was playing Juliet), it was clear she was jealous of her. One day when they were practicing their play, Rose gets a piece of paper with a threat on it. the next day the same thing happens. Then the next day Rose is found... Dead... Murdered. The murder points to one person, but Daisy is determined to rule him/her out. Will they be able to solve this Murder before the Romeo and Juliet play starts ?

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11.
]]> 2021-02-26 10:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1244594522 Rock of Ivanore by Laurisa White Reyes https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1263420545 I liked this book because it is an amazing fantasy book with great characters. My favourite character is Marcus.
This story leads you through a fantasy world. Will our heroes win the race against Arik and his Madruks to warn Dokur?

I loved the setting. It was wonderful. Marcus, Clovis, Tristian and Zody started their quest in a little village known as Quiendel. On their quest they find new friends, Like Jayson and Bryn.
I would like to tell the author that I very liked this book and that I would like her to write more! I hope you will read it too.

I already started reading her second book: The Last Enchanter.
I hope that you enjoyed reading my review.]]> 2021-03-03 12:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1263420545 The Secret of the Ruby Ring by Yvonne MacGrory https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1268482634 Lucy, a spoiled 11 year old girl, got a ruby ring for her birthday. When she examined it she saw a note: The secret of the Ruby Ring, Is two wishes it can bring,

She wishes for a bigger house, and ends up as a servant in a big house in 1885. She needed to steal back the ring and get home. Will she succeed?
Reviewed by Elsie 10]]> 2021-03-04 11:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1268482634 The Secret of the Fairies by Thea Stilton https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1268739280 This is a book that I love! If you like mystery books and magic this is a book I would recommend you to read.
Thea Stilton is a instructor for diving. She comes past a group of girls and she tells them about a letter that she got from top spies who ask to help find a missing spy. She asks the girls if they would like to help and they Immediately said yes.

Thea goes first but she gets lost so it is up to the girls to find two missing spies. They find nice creatures who help and some who try to stop them. They save the two spies and they become part of the best spy team in the world.

I loved this book because it is loaded with action and it is very mysterious and it says a lot about Ireland.

Reviewed by Shanael Rebin, age 9]]> 2021-03-04 13:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1268739280 Star Wars https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1271324049 I like it because it has the characters from Star Wars and it has the Sky Walker saga stories. Charles Age 6]]> 2021-03-04 21:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1271324049 Holes by Louis Sachar https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1276964425 First published – 20/8/1998

Genre - Adventure fiction

Summary of the book –

The book holes is about Stanley Yelnats who is sent to Camp Green Lake which does not have a lake. Camp Green Lake is a juvenile centre. He was sent there because he had stolen a pair of shoes. He reached there and he met some friends one of his best friends was Zero.
Camp Green Lake is very hot. The headmaster makes them dig holes 5 meters deep and 5 meters wide. They do that to build some character but that is not true.

Rating –

I would recommend this book in the age group of 8 to 16 because it is one of the best adventure fiction books I have ever read.

Reviewed By Yash Karwal
Age -11

]]> 2021-03-06 17:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1276964425 Awful Auntie by David Walliams https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1279195715 The book is about a girl named Stella Saxby who woke up one day not knowing where she was. Her aunt came into room and said that she was in a car accident and that her parents didn’t make it. Stella later finds out that it was all a lie and that her aunt put poison in her parents drink before they left. Soon after her parents drove away they fainted and that caused a car accident. Her aunt did that because she wanted to have the family house (Saxby Hall), which was owned by Stella’s dad, all to herself.

I personally really enjoyed the book because it is adventurous and exciting. It has lots of action and when you start reading it you wanna read it even more. I highly recommend this book to everyone who likes adventurous and entertaining books.

Reviewed by Vita
Age 10

]]> 2021-03-07 19:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1279195715 After the Storm By Nick Butterworth https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1286797004 This story is about Percy the park keeper and all his animal friends. One night there was a big storm. Percy likes the thunder and lightning but doesn't like the wind as it means lots of tidying up and repairs to to in the park.
After the storm a large oak tree had fallen down and all the animals lost their home. So Percy helps them all find a new home.
My favourite part is at the end because Percy and the animals have built a really cool tree house . My favourite animal is the fox.

Reviewed by Conor Tierney, age 7 and half. ]]> 2021-03-09 10:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1286797004 Top Marks for Murder by Robin Stevens https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1287719398 Daisy and Hazel are back at Deepdean but things have changed. There is a new girl and everyone is always talking about her. Naturally, Daisy is furious. It is Deepdean's 50th anniversary and the parents of the children are coming. When Daisy, Hazel, Kitty, Beanie, and Lavinia are in their dorm something strange happens: Beanie thinks she just witnessed a murder. She says she saw 2 parents. She says that the male choked the female. Daisy is excited. When the parents arrive they are looking for people who unexpectedly come without their partners. They hear that there will be a special dinner for the parents and that the younger students are not invited. Daisy doesn't like this so she convinces Hazel to come with her and watch the dinner from the window just in case they see something that may help with their case.
Things take a turn when one of the guests start gasping and chocking and soon dies. Daisy and Hazel think the food was poisoned, but how can they be sure?
Can Daisy and Hazel solve possibly 2 murders before all the guests leave?

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 11.]]> 2021-03-09 14:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1287719398 Best Friends By Jacqueline Wilson https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1288046226 This book is about two best friends Gemma and Alice. It never seems to matter that Gemma was a tomboy and Alice is girly girl.
One day Gemma finds that Alice is hiding a secret from her and when Gemma discovers it she isn't sure that their friendship will last long...........

Reviewed by Cherishma, Age 10.]]> 2021-03-09 15:19:54 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1288046226 Anne Frank , the diary of a young girl https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1299436724 This is a book that was written by a young girl, Anne Frank.

This is her diary that is based on her real life during World War 2. She tells her diary how she lives and all about the struggles in hiding from the Germans. She explains how Jewish people were treated in World War 2 and how hey had to wear a yellow stars showing that they were Jewish. She also talks about her personal life and about how she feels when being stuck with her and some other families in an empty office where no one can go out, can't make noise and are not even allowed to open the curtains on the windows.

Review by Jade , age 12]]> 2021-03-11 18:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1299436724 Gangsta Granny By David Walliams https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1302097540 This book is about a boy called Ben who did not like going to his granny's house because he thought she was boring and she smelled like cabbage. Every Friday Ben had to go to his granny's house, but one day a man told Ben that she might have a secret, so Ben found out that his granny did have a secret. Since then, Ben did like going to his granny's house. I would recommend this book to children from 8-11 years because it is funny.

Reviewed by Oliver De Mot Diez , age 9]]> 2021-03-12 11:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1302097540 https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1305084638 Stick Man

Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

The story about the adventures run by Stick Man to arrive at home. The book is interesting. I like it.

Guillermo Iglesias, Senior Infants

]]> 2021-03-13 09:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1305084638 The Story of Croke Park by Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1307887711 This is an interesting story about the the history of Croke Park told by Micheál who is the greatest commentator of GAA and hurling.
I liked reading about the many matches such as Mayo v Cavan in 1948. It was Micheáls first visit to Croke Park and it reminded me of my first visit to Croke Park. I saw the Dublin v Mayo in the men's and ladies matches.
I know more about the history of Bloody Sunday. It was a match between Dublin v Tipperary in 1920. It was a sad day for GAA and Ireland.
Years ago the players did not wear helmets and had some bad injuries. I really like this book and I bought it for my friend's birthday because if you like GAA you'll love this!
By Cormac Flood age 9]]> 2021-03-14 19:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1307887711 Listen to the moon https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1354053885 by Michael Morpurgo
Alfie and his dad find a girl on St. Helen' in the Isle of Scilly near England. The time is 1915,
The First World War . She is half dead and has no memory whatsoever. Lucy (the girl) has to go on a trip to England to see her injured dad. She will go on a submarine with foreign people and on a ship with her mother and much much more!

I liked that it was a mystery novel about death and exploring the unknown.
What I didn’t like that loads of people died

I recommend this to people who are interested in history and battles.
Review: 6/10
By Blaise ]]> 2021-03-25 17:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1354053885 Monkey Puzzle, by Julia Donaldson https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1357792638 Once there was a monkey who lost his mom. Once there was a butterfly who helped and helped so much. There was an elephant and a bat. The monkey already told the butterfly that his mom doesn't fly. Then he said she looks just like me. Then she brought him home to dad and he said no this was his dad. Then dad brought him back to mom.

I liked this very much.

Reviewed by Simon Zoladz age 6]]> 2021-03-26 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1357792638 Things a Bright Girl Can Do, written by Sally Nicholls https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1360000549 This book is set in England 1914 and it's about three young suffragettes.

17 year old Evelyn is rich and clever but she can only dream of attending University. When her parents deny her the right to a good education, she begins to focus on votes for women.
15 year old May fights for for the right to vote alongside Nell, a close friend from a poor family, using anti-violence methods.
As the great war looms, with it brings food shortages and low pay, finding a job and sending your loved ones to war, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?

This book was fantastic, and hands down the best book I have read so far! The story is captivating, and you will always want to be reading this! It is only around 400 pages long, though I finished in less than a week! The writing style is terrific, and I learned so many new things.

I would recommend this book to 11+ and anyone who enjoys a good feminist, historical novel.

Reviewed by Mía Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-03-27 15:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1360000549 The House of One Hundred Clocks, by A. M. Howell https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1361521574 Helena and her father move to Cambridge for her father's new job as a clockwinder. But his boss, Mr.Wescott, has made Helena's father sign a contract which states this: If the clocks EVER stop ticking, there will be severe consequences.
A few weeks in their new home, Helena soon discovers something fishy going on, with links to Katherine (Mr.Wescott's sister), Boy (Mr.Wescott's daughter) and Mr.Wescott himself.
With the help of Ralph (whose father was the previous clockmaker, and suffered the consequences of the clock's stopping) and Boy, can Helena uncover the truth before it's too late?

This book may sound good in the review, but it's not as great as it sounds. The plot was excellent, but quite far-fetched. The ending is very simple, and kind of silly and sad. Some parts are pretty boring, and it also didn't seem very real for me, but you might enjoy it, as it was a rather exciting read. I would rate this story six out of ten stars.
I would recommend this book for 9+ as it is quite confusing.

Reviewed by Mía Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-03-28 15:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1361521574 The Secret Cooking Club, by Laurel Remington https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1368068962 Twelve-year old Scarlett is a shy and timid girl who does not have many friends. This is because of her mum who writes a popular blog based on her life, making it sound like a big joke.
Soon after that Scarlett discovers an immaculate kitchen next door (which is empty because their elderly neighbour is in hospital) and an awesome, old recipe book. So she begins to cook. From cinnamon scones to flapjacks, banoffee pie to strawberry tarts, The Secret Cooking Club begins to grow bigger and bigger, as more people find out.
But can the club stay unknown? And can Scarlett find the secret ingredients - to cake, family and friendship?

This novel was stunning, and so intriguing! I never wanted to put this book down, and dreaded the fact that I would soon finish it. I was happy with the ending, even though it was a bit sad. I recommend this book to all ages, and would rate it ten out of ten stars.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-03-30 13:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1368068962 Cookie!...and the Most Annoying Girl in the World, by Konnie Huq https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1368851879 When Cookie receives two tickets to see a popular singer, suddenly her enemy (Suzie) turns into her BFF. What a coincidence!
So how does she end up falling out with her real friends, Jake and Keziah, and become best friends with Suzie instead?! Can she win them back, ditch Suzie, and Save The Planet in the process?

This book was super good.]]> 2021-03-30 17:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1368851879 Pollyanna - Eleanor H. Porter https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1400104740 In Pollyanna, the young girl has had a hard life. Her mother died when she was young, and she has been weakened all her life. Now, at the age of 11, her father dies too, and she is sent to live with her aunt, a stiff and humorless woman who does her duty and nothing more. She sends Pollyanna away to a hot and barren attic room and hopes that she won't disrupt her usual quiet routine too much. Pollyanna is able to change these hardships because her father gave her a gift years before: the "glad game," and by playing it and teaching it to her new neighbors, Pollyanna proceeds to change the lives of the town folks.

Recommended for the ages 8-9 and over. Consisting of 255 pages.

By Abril Allende, 6th Class Ms. Ryan.

]]> 2021-04-09 14:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1400104740 The Polka Dot Shop, by Laurel Remington https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1400886857 When Andy's school declares a 'no school uniform' policy, everyone is ecstatic. Everyone except her. This is because Andy's mum is the enthusiastic owner of an old, run down vintage store selling 'pre-loved' clothes. She loves giving the awful, second hand clothing to Andy so she can wear them to school. Andy hates it.
Two years later she is still wearing the awful stuff. So when she discovers a bag filled with gorgeous, expensive clothing, things change forever.
When I read a review for this book, I was only a bit intrigued, but luckily I gave it a go. Good thing I did, because it was amazing! The review above is only the root of the plot.
I learned so much about business and fashion, and there was never a moment that wasn't used expertly in this story.
I recommend this book to all ages, even if you're not into clothes (I'm not).

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11

]]> 2021-04-09 17:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1400886857 The Girl of Ink and Stars - Kieran Millwood Hargrave https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1402967021 Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the lands her father once mapped. When her friend disappears into the island's Forgotten Territories, she volunteers to guide the search. Following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey...

Recommended for ages 10-11 and over. Genre: Adventure, Friendship, Myths and Legends, and Fantasy. Consisting of 222 pages.

By Abril Allende, 6th Class Ms. Ryan.

]]> 2021-04-10 18:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1402967021 Refugee - Alan Gratz https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1403016745 Refugee introduces three different stories of young refugees. In one, Josef and his Jewish family flee Nazi Berlin in 1938. They board the ship St. Louis. In another story, Isabel and her family leave Cuba in 1994 on a homemade boat and head for Miami. In the third story, Mahmoud and his family flee their Syrian homeland in 2015 when their building in Aleppo is destroyed by the constant shelling. All three journeys are difficult and have to deal with many setbacks and hurdles.

Recommended for the ages 11 and over. Genre: Adventure, Murder, Fear, and Friendship.

By Abril Allende, 6th Class Ms. Ryan.

]]> 2021-04-10 19:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1403016745 The Secret Cooking Club 2: Confetti & Cake, by Laurel Remington https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1421754116 Scarlett's blog has found success beyond her wildest dreams. What's more, the Secret Cooking Club will appear on TV.
With the help of several new members, the club takes on the impossible job of baking the perfect wedding cake for Scarlett's mum.
A simple task, or is it? As the wedding looms, conflict breaks out between the bride and groom, whilst Scarlett's friends think fame has got into her head.
Will they be able to pull it together in time for the wedding?

If you liked the first book, you will love this story. It was an entertaining read, with an excellent plot. I loved all the delicious treats they cooked, which made my mouth water.
I recommend this novel to all ages, and would rate it nine out of ten stars.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11]]> 2021-04-15 15:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1421754116 Candy, written by Lavie Tidhar https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1433584608 12 year-old Nelle Faulkner lives in a city where candy, chocolate, and all sweets alike have been banned. As a private eye, her job is to solve even the trickiest of mysteries.
So when a well-known candy gangster asks her for help, Nelle is on the case.
She may be an excellent detective, but what happens when her friend goes missing, her office gets ransacked, and a man who has supposedly disappeared years ago suddenly appears to have returned?
Can she put two and two together to make five?
Or has she bitten off more than she can chew?

Wow! This book was outstanding. All the twists and turns, the lies and truths, this novel will definitely keep you entertained from the beginning to the end. Not to mention the massive twist near the end, which changed the entire plot.
I recommend this book to all ages, especially if you enjoy cliff-hangers and mysteries.

Reviewed by Mia Zoladz, age 11

P.S. Beware: Don't be thrown off by the cover, as it's very misleading.]]> 2021-04-19 15:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1433584608 Daisy and the Trouble with Life, by Kes Gray https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1474309092 This is a story of a girl who always gets grounded and in trouble. And one time she ate a strawberry dib dab off the floor. A really dirty floor. And once she fell in a pond. So a teacher went to go and get her. When everybody knew they the pond wasn't so deep, then they all started laughing. Daisy thought they were all laughing at her, but they were laughing at the teacher.

I liked it very much, sometimes it's funny.

Reviewed by Simón Zoladz, age 6]]> 2021-04-29 15:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1474309092 There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher. https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1558768922 I liked this book because I am learning to read and the words were easy for me to read by myself. The story was fun and I had to try different ways to get the Monster out of the book because he was eating the pages. It is a fiction book and it made me laugh. I give this book 5 stars. You should go and find this book in your library!

By Faye Murphy, Ms. O'Connor's Junior Infants.]]> 2021-05-25 18:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1558768922 the Amazing Spider- Man Webs of Secrets by Marvel https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1647500431 I liked this book because it has activities and spider- man.
I learned about how he became spider man ,who his enemies and allies are.]]> 2021-07-13 09:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1647500431 British History by Miles Kelly ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1668157473 I like the book because it is about great Britain in ancient and stone age times.
My favourite people to read about are the Victorians.

This author also wrote books like knights and castle, and space.
Reviewed by Drishan , age 8]]> 2021-08-03 20:24:30 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1668157473 Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia donaldson ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1671704457 I like this book because it has a book inside a book. All of the characters are reading a book. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, and the pirate is reading a book about goldilocks who's reading a book about a knight!

Julia Donaldson also wrote 'The Smartest Giant in the Town ' 'Detective Dog, 'The highway rat' and 'Monkey Puzzle.

Reviewed by drishan dey]]> 2021-08-07 14:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1671704457 Badger and the Great Storm by Suzanne Chiew ddeystudent https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1671738353
I like this book because it has animation. My favourite character is badger because he fixes things.

There are many European animals in it.

Reviewed by Drishan Dey age 8]]> 2021-08-07 16:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1671738353 Opal Plumstead by Jaqueline Wilson https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1881673993 Opal's life becomes amazing when her father announces that one of his books will be published and that they will soon be rich. However, things take a turn when Opal's father gets sent to jail. She has to leave her school and her only friend ,Olivia, behind, and has been sent to work at Fairy Glen factory by her mother to make some money, but soon realises that she never wants to go back there after being bullied by the other girls. She falls in love with the owner of Fair glen's son ,Morgan, and realises that things aren't that bad after all.

I really liked this book and I recommend reading it for ages 10+ .

reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai age 12

]]> 2021-11-10 15:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1881673993 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1881776865 Katniss Everdeen ,her mum, and her sister Prim live in
district 12. Everyone is getting ready in their best clothes and preparing for the Reaping where they will choose two people from each district to play a part in the dreaded Hunger Games. There is only one good thing about the games: if you win you become rich and you will neve have to play apart in the games ever again. Katniss isn't worried about her sister Prim because her name is only in once in the reaping ball out of thousands of other names. However, everything goes down hill when Prim's name gets pulled out of the reaping ball. Katniss volunteers as tribute to take Prim's place, so now she has to prepare for battle. She is brought to the Capitol with the other tribute ,Peeta, to train and develop her fighting skills and to be prettied up for interviews and photo shoots. Will Katniss somehow win the Hunger Games for her mother and Prim ?

This is one of my favourite books and and 100% recommend reading The Hunger Games if you are 12 years of age or older.

Reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai, age 12. ]]> 2021-11-10 16:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1881776865 Little Women by Louisa May Alcot https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1888174921 this book is about four sisters and their ambitions. Their Christmas will be a sad one without their father who has been sent to go fight in a war, but they still try to find the bright side of things. when she grows up, Meg wants to be a fine lady with a luxurious life, Jo wants to be a well known author, Beth wants to be a pianist, and Amy longs to be a famous artist. Read about their successes and their failures, their happy and sad times, and all their fun and exciting adventures.

I really liked this book because it was exciting and the characters are very likable, and I recommend reading it if you are 10+

this book was written in 1868 ,which explains the cover, but it is still easy to read and understand

reviewed by Lilla Jolsvai age 12

]]> 2021-11-13 12:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1888174921 The Tail of Emily Windsnap https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1891829229 This book is about a Emily, girl who is not allowed to go into water. Her mother cannot remember who Emily's father is. When Emily finds out that she is half mermaid, a whole new life starts. She makes a mermaid friend, and tries to uncover the mystery of her missing father.

I like this book because it's exciting, and makes you want to keep reading.
I reccomend it for 10-12 year olds.

By Anvi Marathe aged 11
6th class]]> 2021-11-15 16:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/1891829229 Amari and The Night Brothers By B. B. Alston https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/2435071035 This book is about a girl named Amari, whose brother named Quinton is lost for about 6 months. She decides to investigate what happened to her brother and she gets to know that her brother is the best magician in the whole world. But to find her and become a junior agent she needs to pass three tests.
Will she be able to clear all the tests?
and will she be ale to find her brother?

I recommend this book to all age groups. This book is amazing. the plot twist at the end literally change the whole story. I recommend this book if you like mysteries.

Reviewed by Gaurvi Jain, age 12]]> 2023-01-05 19:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/annemarie_hogan/vvyrmt6u5cc9up27/wish/2435071035