Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K Rowling

Synopsis-

It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the window panes. Harry is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursley's house in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore. One of the last times he saw the headmaster was in a fierce one- to- one duel with the evil Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Dumbledore is actually coming to the Dursley's of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and Magic start to intertwine.

Review-

Harry's sixth year at hogwarts begins with a BANG! And ends with an even bigger BOOM!! This book is a joyride of thrills and spells.

Verdict - 4/5

Doctor Who: The Monsters Inside by Stephen Cole

Synopsis-

The TARDIS takes The Doctor and Rose to a destination in deep space- Justica, a prison camp stretched over six planets, where Earth colonies deal with their criminals. While Rose finds herself locked up inside a teenage borstal, The Doctor is trapped in a scientific labour camp. Each is determined to find each other and soon both Rose and The Doctor are risking life and limb to escape. However, their dangerous plans are made complicated by some old enemies. Are these creatures fellow prisoners as they claim or simply staging a takeover for their own sinister purposes?

Review-

I'am reading this book at the moment and I must admit, it is a very enjoyable book. The author of this book has clearly understood the emotion of the setting and the characters and has made this book tie in very well with the "Christopher Eccalston Doctor Who era".

Verdict - 4/5

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K Rowling

Synopsis-

Harry if furious that he has been abandoned at the Dursley's house (yet again) for the summer, he suspects that Voldemort is gathering an army, that he himself could be attacked, and that his so-called friends are keeping him in the dark about the whole situation. Finally rescued by wizard bodyguards, Harry discovers that Dumbledore has reformed the Order of the Phoenix- a secret society that battled against Voldemort and his forces when Voldemort first rose to power. However, the Ministry of Magic is against the Order and has started spreading lies about Harry, Dumbledore and the rest of the Order. As time progresses, Harry begins to wonder if he will have to fight the lurking evil of Voldemort and his Deatheaters... ALONE.


Review-

Rowling may have outdone herself with this book. The characters, the backbone of the story and the big stone halls of Hogwarts and the messy rooms of Grimauld place, not to mention the gleaming green halls of the Ministry of magic. All make this book a magical read. Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix is a really great book and it is no wonder why it is among the shelves of britains best libraries.

Verdict - 4/5

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