Rowsley Reading Padlet by

Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 19:56:05 UTC

This one is a definite recommendation for Y5/6. It starts with a simple trip to the cinema, but once the curtains open and the movie begins - there is nothing simple about it.

This one had me gripped from start to finish. It moves the characters through different movie genres and then there is a plot twist at the end which I didn't see coming. It is aimed at Y5/6+ readers and the content is definitely too mature for younger readers. But if you like a fast-paced, unputdownable book, then this is for you.

Where the Mountains Roared by Jess Butterworth

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 20:00:08 UTC

This was the first of my holiday reads. I whizzed through it in a day. I really enjoyed this one although I am not quite sure how the family managed to smuggle a kangaroo out of Australia to India!

It was a lively story, with lots going on. I really wanted the family to make a go of their new hotel in India - Jess Butterworth sets the scene really well and you feel like you are there with the family on their journey. I would recommend this to my Y5/6 Class.

Fallout by Lesley Parr

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 20:06:35 UTC

I wasn't sure about this one at the start but then I really got in to it and really felt for the main character, Marcus. He was born into a 'well-known' family and everyone believes him to be the same. So he acts like he is. A ruffian. A thief. Someone not to be trusted. But deep down, he isn't like that. He wants to be given a chance. A chance to prove himself and show that he isn't like the other Pritchards. The story follows Marcus through friendship, chances, second chances and shows that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover. That we should give everyone a chance. I really enjoyed it and think this would be a good read for my Y6 children.

Once by Morris Gleitzman

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 20:17:34 UTC

Heart-breaking.

Such a great read but also such a difficult read. I don't mind admitting that I cried and instantly ordered the next book in the series.

The story follows a Jewish boy, Felix, through his escape from an orphanage during WW2.

This is a must read for adults and children in Y5/6. It covers some really harrowing aspects of war, so be warned.

Wild By Emily Hughes

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 20:58:01 UTC

I just loved this book about a free-spirited child who is raised in the wild by animals and is able to explore the world around her without the constraints of society.

She is soon taken in by some creatures who look just like her.

The illustrations are just lovely.

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

2024-08-09 21:22:54 UTC

Milo is bored. Milo is bored of life and life is passing him by. That is until a mysterious parcel containing a tollbooth arrives forcing adventure onto Milo through the tollbooth he sets up in his room. He travels through lands such as Dictionopolis - the land of words, where light meals are a display of lights on your plate and a Which is locked up in prison awaiting the return of the princesses Rhyme and Reason to bring sense back to the lands of Reality and Illusion.

It’s an incredibly clever book with a wonderful play on words and massively enjoyable! This book was read to me in year 6 and I’m currently reading it to an 8 year old.

October, October by Katya Balen

chewitt32 — 2024-08-09 22:11:53 UTC

One of my all time favourites. I just loved this book and it inspired me to start the reading journal class books at school.

I am not sure what captured me so much but I could not put it down. I learned all about mud larking (History is a real passion of mine) and I just loved the free spirit of October. Another tale where we are quick to judge but actually need to take the time to learn about those around us. I highly recommend this one to Y5/6.

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

2024-08-12 14:53:33 UTC

My daughter Lacie absolutely LOVES these books. They are her all time favourite reads. More suited to age 10+.

Skulduggery Pleasant is a series surrounding the life of Stephanie Edgley/ Valkyrie Cain. The story begins when her uncle died a few years ago and she was attacked by a magic wielding lunatic and was then saved by the mysterious Skulduggery Pleasant, her whole life changed. Skulduggery Pleasant is a magic-wielding skeleton who somehow rose from the dead, who now works as a detective solving magical murders. Together, as partners, they manage to fight deadly creatures, defeat evil villains and encounter odd friends.

There are over 15 books in this series and Lacie has every single one of them! It is so lovely to see my child hooked on reading.

Enjoy!

Mrs Wyer

Holes by Louis Sachar

2024-08-16 18:18:21 UTC

This book is AMAZING! My mum forced me to read it and I’m so glad she did. It’s not something I would usually choose off the shelf! The story is about an unlucky boy called Stanley who is sent to Camp Greenlake which is not a camp and has no lake. The boys there are sent to dig holes to “build character” but what are they really digging for? This book kept me guessing the whole way through! There were many “no way!” moments as things began to click into place. Honestly. Read this book. You have to. You won’t be disappointed!

Rosie.

Murray and Bun by Adam Stower

2024-08-28 13:33:36 UTC

This is another fabulous book written by the author of King Coo (A reading challenge book at Rowsley). This is a great book filled with more pictures than words and fantastic for children just starting out on chapter books. Murray is a cat who teleports through a magic cat flap to different places in time and his sidekick Bun is a rabbit who was accidentally turned from a cherry bun into a rather adorable bunny by a rubbish wizard called Fumblethumb. He still has a cherry for a tail which means he often gets stuck by his tail on the ceiling! Great for readers in year 2 -4.

trish_murfin — 2024-09-01 10:50:59 UTC

I really liked it when Terry got into a burp gas filled bubble because it was so funny! I also really liked it when they ate popcorn, drank lemonade from the lemonade fountain and Terry had bubblegum, but Andy didn't. This book was good and funny. Andy and Terry live in a tree house with loads of rooms you should read this book to find out more.

Autumn-Rose

Interdimensional Explorers : Alien Apocalypse

trish_murfin — 2024-11-03 12:28:43 UTC

Interdimensional Explorers : Alien Apocalypse was very fun. I really liked it because they saved the multiverse twice! I didn't like it when one of the boxes from the vault disappeared because in the box was a special star. The characters are Danny, Modge and Inaaya,my favourite character was Inaaya because I am very similar to her. Inaaya does lots of writing like me and has a diary like me too! There are loads of aliens in the story!

Fox Goes North

2024-12-23 17:12:09 UTC

OH this book was amazing. Its a new one I got from the library. The fox can tell the future by petals on flowers I know its so nice. The fox tells something extroadinary is going to happen. A caravan pulls up with a moose towing it. I recommand this book.

Rainbow Grey Battle for the Skies

2025-01-24 07:26:41 UTC

This is my favourite book EVER!!! This story was really gripping and I couldn’t put it down, because it was so amazing that Rainbow Grey was trying to save the world! Rainbow Grey has a cloud cat called Nim, which she can fly around on. Rainbow Grey is a Rainbow Weatherling, which is a person that lives in the Weatherlands. You MUST read this book!!!

By Autumn-Rose

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zelvin

2026-05-20 17:31:02 UTC

I really liked this book (probably one of the best I've ever read) recommend for Y6. It kind of makes you wonder if this what happens after you die I guess no one will ever no, I would totally read again.

No fixed address by Susin Nielsen

2026-05-20 18:44:51 UTC

Lovely heartwarming book definately recommend for Y5/6. It tells you about the hidden homeless (people who sleep on beds but dont live in a home) I loved it 10/10

By Maisie

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2026-05-20 18:54:00 UTC

This book is a classic, probably one of the bests EVER. There are 5 in the series 3 are in the original trilogy 2 are prequels. Suzanne actually thought of the idea of the book was based of what was happening in modern day. Recommended to Y6.

By Maisie

Robin Hood Aged 10 ¾

2026-07-26 16:31:10 UTC

Ben Miller is one of my favourite authors. Once I started reading I could not stop! I ended up finishing it in 4 days I just really wanted to find out what happened next in the mystery. I would highly recommend this because it is one of my favourite children's books.