Monday, 28 February 2011

Pretty little things by Jilliane Hoffman


Synopsis-
After a date on Halloween, Lainey Emerson and her boyfriend suddenly disappear. The boyfriend only known as El Captain is the prime suspect. Bobby Dee, the tenacious special agent of Florida's "Crack Crimes Against Children Sqaud" is the only person who may be able to find her. But all of Dee's resources are called upon by a nemisis who always seems to be one step ahead and time is running out fore the missing girl.
Review-
I enjoyed the cliffhangers and was entranced by the mystery of this book.
Verdict- 5/5

Thursday, 10 February 2011

Doctor Who: Clockwise Man by Justin Richards

Synopsis-

The TARDIS takes The 9th Doctor and his companion Rose Tyler to 1920's London, where which it happens, a (not so human) killer is on the loose. While The Doctor and Rose attempt to find the person/ persons responsible for the strange murders happening in the night, they meet an odd woman who will not show her face and a cat that can return from the dead. It is all connected but The Doctor must find the answer to this dangerous riddle before the whole of London is destroyed!

Review-

This is the first Doctor who new series novel.. so critics have read it with a lot of expectations.. I myself have never liked the 9th Doctor but this novel was enjoyable and at times, intreging.



Verdict- 3/5

Monday, 7 February 2011

The tales of Beedle the Bard by JK Rowling

Synopsis-

"The tales of Beedle the Bard" contains five richly diverse fairy tales, each with its own magical character, that will variously bring delight,laughter and the thrill of mortal peril.

Review-

A uniquely magical volume, with illustrations by the author JK Rowling, that will be treasured for years to come.

Verdict-

3/5

Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire by J.K Rowling

Synopsis-

It is the summer holidays and soon Harry will be starting his fourth year at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry. Harry is counting the days: new spells to be learnt, more Quidditch to be played and more of Hogwarts to explore. But Harry needs to be careful- there are unexpected dangers lurking...

Review-

From start of the last page to the end of the last, "The goblet of fire" is said to be among Rowling's finest work to date and if you like wizards,dragons, battles and danger, then this book is for you!

Verdict- 5/5

Thursday, 3 February 2011

Charlie and the great glass elaevator by Roald Dahl

Synopsis-

' We've gone into orbit!' cried Mr.Wonka.

Charlie has won Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and is now on his way with his family to receive it. He, his parents and four grandparents plus Mr. Wonka himself, are travelling by Mr.Wonka's great glass elevator!

However, not all is going according to plan for the elevator has flown to far upwards and out of the Earth's orbit and into space. To add to things,the Choclate maker and his friends are not the only ones in space. There is a very large outer space hotel in orbit with them.

Review-

Roald Dahl's great method of storytelling is amazingly popular among children and adults alike. This is a phenomanel example as to why..

Verdict-

4/5