BOOK REVIEWS

My favourite book and the best I have ever read is A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison.

I love this book because there are cliffhangers at every turn and the book is full of magic which helps the three main characters along the way. The story is about the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie they are trapped, prevented from leaving their home on Crowstone by an ancient family curse. When they inherit three magical objects with the power to change their fate, adventure beckons. It is an amazing book suitablefor ages 9-99.

Freya Hutchinson 7EST

What was the book about?

The main characters are Hugo and Isabella, when Hugo’s Dad dies in a fire he is them left with an automaton and them finds our Isabella’s necklace which she stole from her god mum fits in the key hole. Hugo steals it then once he puts it in the automation it draws a picture which they then find our that its Isabella’s grandfathers drawing from his film which they then find all about a secret film.

What did you like about this book?

I liked when George realises Isabella grandfather saved Hugo that was also my favourite part I learnt from this book that anything is possible. As a 12 year old boy, controlled and all the clocks in the train station working by himself.

Would you recommend this book?

I would recommend this book because it is a lovely book to read. It is quite big but has many photos and drawings which bring it alive. I would rate the book 5/5

Chloe Dumbrell 7KHO/LMO

Lately I’ve been reading the Percy Jackson series and adjacent series Eg: Heroes of Olympus etc… They are written by the excellent author Rick Riordan, who wrote them for his little boy to show just how awesome dyslexic people are (Demi-gods are dyslexic because they are hardwired to speak Greek). I’ve learned so much about Ancient Greece and Rome whilst reading these books and have inspired me to explore deeper into Greek Mythology and history. They are amazing books and have kept me on the edge of my seat the past month. They are exciting adventure/fantasy books for teenagers. Personally, my favourite characters are Percy (of course), Nico and Annabeth. The quests are just so exciting, my favourite book is probably ‘Percy Jackson and the last Olympian’, so much happens and there are so many emotions within this particular book as they go to war and try to defeat Kronos, take a trip to the river Styx in the underworld and deal with so much grief and anguish. So many main characters die and there are betrayals and comebacks, backstabs and bloodshed. There is so much life and twists and turns in this book, I’d recommend it so much to anyone looking for a good read! There are many different characters, all extremely detailed, thought-out and relative to real (mortal) teenagers. These books put you through so many emotions, sadness, anxiety, happy and love, it’s just a rollercoaster of them. They are based around Greek Mythology and so the books are an escape from everyday life, to Camp-halfblood, Athens, New-York and so much more. It’s so different and yet so similar to our lives that it is so much fun to read. It’s got everything! Monsters, love, drama, fighting and quests.

I’d rate them 5/5! I am literally obsessed with these books and I hope you will love them too!

Jemima Stowers 8ASA

Title: The Slippery Slope Author: Lemony Snicket

This is the 10th book in a series of unfortunate events. There are 13 books in total and this is my favourite of the 10 I have read. This book is about the 3 Baudelaires that have been on a mountain. Sunny Baudelaire (the youngest child) was kidnapped by an evil villain called Count Olaf. He has been trying to get the Baudelaire fortune and the Quagmire fortune.

My favourite part of the book is when the two older Baudelaires reunite with their younger sister Sunny. Then they think of a plan to escape. Sunny stays at the top of the mountain with Count Olaf and his evil girlfriend Easme and his troops.

I recommend this book to anybody who likes tragic endings and unfortunate events! A definite 5/5 from me!

Mary McLeod 7EST