Candyfloss by Jacqueline Wilson

Synopsis -

Flora Barnes lives with her mother and stepfather but wishes she could see more of her real dad. On her birthday however Flora gets the chance to do just that. Flora's mother and stepfather are set to move to Australia for six months due to Flora's stepfather's job and Flora begs her mother to let her stay with her dad.

Review-

I liked this book because it was really funny and it reminded me of my family, so I knew exactly how the character felt.

Verdict - 4/5

Pig Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman

Synopsis-

Cameron is quite a normal boy whoo loves nothing better than participating in sports. However when a fatal virus affects his heart, Cameron has no choice but to have a heart transplant. But for the heart transplant to be a succsess, Cameron is forced to recieve a pigs heart as there are no human doners available. All seems to be going great for Cameron after the operation but when he tells his best friend about his new heart, Cameron is then targeted by the media and given a new nickname- Pig heart boy.

Review-


It was interesting and there was lots of good twists to it . It was a bit sad at the end but left you wondering.

Verdict- 5/5

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Synopsis-

OnZuckerman's farm, there is a new litter of pigs. One of these pigs is a runt and Mr. Zuckerman decides to kill it, however his daughter Fern begs Zuckerman to spare the little pigs life, Zuckerman agrees and allows Fern to look after the piglet who she names Wilbur. Many months after this Wilbur has increased in size and as a result Zuckerman is forced to give Wilbur to his brother Homer who also runs a farm. As time goes by Homer considers killing Wilbur for christmas dinner, Wilbur does not want to die and is extremely upset at this thought. Then out of the blue, a friendly spider offers to help Wilbur change his fate and make Homer see that Wilbur is worth much more than a simple roast.

Review-

I enjoyed this book because its interesting and moving. I enjoyed the relationship between the young girl and the animals on the farm.

Verdict - 4/5

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Synopsis-


Bella and her father have moved to the small town of Forks in Washington. As Bella attends the local high school, she attracts attention from many boys (much to her dismay). However there is one boy Edward who seems to spark Bella's interest. After Edward saves Bella's life she becomes determined to find out how he did it. Bella then discovers that Edward is an animal - blood sucking vampire. Just as Bella & Edward's relationship peaks, a new Vampire arrives, James, he is tracking Edward's family and seeks to hunt Bella for sport. After a daring rescue Bella is nearly killed but Edward saves her once again and Bella announces her devotion for him.

Review-


I enjoyed this book because it is well written especially the characters and is full of excitment and mystery. I really enjoyed reading about the Cullen family particularly Alice who can 'see' into the future. Will be reading the next book in the series!

Verdict - 5/5

Eagle Day by Robert Muchamore

Synopsis-

Hitler has conquered France. Now he intends to cross the channel and defeat Britain before winter arrives . A group of young refugees led by British spy Charles Henderson faces a stark choice. To head south into the safety Spain, or to go north on a risky mission to sabotage the German invasion plans.

Review-

The book is very exciting, if you start reading it you won't be able to stop. It tells the history of WW2 in a really exciting way plus the children are the heroes!

Verdict - 4/5

Diggers by Terry Pratchett

Synopsis-

A bright new dawn is just round the corner for thousands of tiny nomes when they move into an abandoned quarry. Or is it ? Soon humans appear and start to really mess things up.

Review-

It was very fun and gripping. This made me read it the whole way through to the end. I am definitely going to search for more Terry Pratchett to read.

 

Review - 4/5

Danny the champion of the world by Roald Dahl

Synopsis-

Danny lives with his father in an old caravan and Danny's father owns and runs a garage they both thrive for somthing a little more exciting in life. When Danny comes up with the idea to sabotage a wealthy tycoons pidgeon compitition, Danny's father is first to help him.

Review- 

I enjoyed this book all the way through because it was eye catching and it had a good story.

Verdict- 4/5

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Synopsis-

Inkheart follows the adventures of a 12 year old girl named Meggie Folchart. Meggie's life changes forever when she discovers her father Mortimer can brings items and even characters from books to become real. Meggie and her father then travel all across Europe (spending a lot of time in Italy) where they meet an assortment of strange creatures.

Review-

It was a very action packed book which has a good plot and very interesting characters.

Verdict - 4/5

Twilight: Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer

Synopsis-

As Seattle is plauged with a mysterious series of muders and a vicious vampire out for revenge, Bella once again finds herself in danger and at the same time conflicted by intense feelings of love and friendship. Torn between Edward and Jacob, Bella realizes that her choice could ignite an endless war between vampire and were-wolf kind.

Review-

I enjoyed this book because it was about vampires & werewolves in the 21st of century. I also liked it involves a lot of romance between Edward and Bella and Jacob. Onto in book three!

Verdict - 5/5