This challenging, yet intreging, interesting and gripping novel is an excellent read for all people about 12+.
Following the tale of Arthur Ransome this fictional,with lots of truth, book is exciting and satisfying. It is set mainly in Russia during the revolution and follows Arthur all over the place.
It is a good book that I reccomend, and there is really nothing much else to say!
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Let It Go, by John Green, Lauren Mricale and Maureen Johnson
This brilliant collabouration of three award-winning authors is an excellent must read. If you enjoyed The Fault in our stars, Eleanor and Park, or any other books like that then you will love Let It Go.
This novel is for anyone 12+.
"As the three stories collide, strangers cross paths and romance blossoms with heart warming consequences.
Touching, hilarious and filled with alternative festive sheer - what else did you expect from a trio of today's bestselling authors?"~The Blurb
This novel is for anyone 12+.
"As the three stories collide, strangers cross paths and romance blossoms with heart warming consequences.
Touching, hilarious and filled with alternative festive sheer - what else did you expect from a trio of today's bestselling authors?"~The Blurb
To Kill a Mocking Bird, Harper Lee
This exclellent classic is a must read for anyone over the age of 12. It is a good read for both boys and girls, I would definately reccomend it to anyone.
To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM), by Harper Lee, has been a school and home favourite for ages. It has some hard vocabulary, but is definately not a hige challenge.
TKAM is an excellent book to read and show off about to you're friends and teachers because although not all that challenging it looks good if you have read it.
TKAM is about a small family: father; Atticus, Jean (Scout); sister and Jem; the brother. The Finches live in Maycomb County, Alabama, America in about the 1930s. The book is all about them and the challenges they face.
(There is also a film based on the book)
This is a truy excellent book, on eof my favourites, and I would certainly reccomend it to everyone (even adults) over the age of 12.
To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM), by Harper Lee, has been a school and home favourite for ages. It has some hard vocabulary, but is definately not a hige challenge.
TKAM is an excellent book to read and show off about to you're friends and teachers because although not all that challenging it looks good if you have read it.
TKAM is about a small family: father; Atticus, Jean (Scout); sister and Jem; the brother. The Finches live in Maycomb County, Alabama, America in about the 1930s. The book is all about them and the challenges they face.
(There is also a film based on the book)
This is a truy excellent book, on eof my favourites, and I would certainly reccomend it to everyone (even adults) over the age of 12.
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Getting in touch with your idol
If you have read and loved a book, why not write to the author? This is a great way to ask them your questions, show admaration or even ask for a signiture.
You could e-mail them, send a letter, or contacted via twitter/facebook ect.
To find out the author's contact details simply go to their OFFICIAL website and click on the contacts link. Sometimes author's prefer it if fan mail is sent to the publisher or agent first, so don't worry if the name your sending it to is different to the author's name.
Be careful you're sending it to the real things, it might be worthchecking on a nother website to see if it is the same.
So, get sending! And good luck!
You could e-mail them, send a letter, or contacted via twitter/facebook ect.
To find out the author's contact details simply go to their OFFICIAL website and click on the contacts link. Sometimes author's prefer it if fan mail is sent to the publisher or agent first, so don't worry if the name your sending it to is different to the author's name.
Be careful you're sending it to the real things, it might be worthchecking on a nother website to see if it is the same.
So, get sending! And good luck!
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Eleanor&Park by Rainbow Rowell
This incredible, touching, exciting and must read novel by Rowell is an essential on the reading lists of absolutely anyone above 12. For boys, girls, adults and teens this book is outstanding.
Plot
Eleanor's family and home life is going quickly downhill. But then Park happens. Slowly but surely the 16 year olds fall in love and they rescue eachother. But can things be perfect for ever?
Eleanor&Park, you are my favourite book of all time.
Plot
Eleanor's family and home life is going quickly downhill. But then Park happens. Slowly but surely the 16 year olds fall in love and they rescue eachother. But can things be perfect for ever?
Eleanor&Park, you are my favourite book of all time.
The Sandfather by Linda Newbery
I didn't particuarly enjoy this novel, it wasn't for me. But it was action packed.
Plot
Hal gets suspened from school. He has never known his father, so when he stays with his Aunt in his Mum's seaside town that she grew up in mystery and tragedy shake hands.
This book is a good book for people 10/11+.
There isn't much else to say, but I did give it up for a few weeks before rejoinging it and finshing the book.
Linda Newbry has also written many other books, so if you enjoyed this then why not try Catcall, Nevermore or Blitz Boys.
Plot
Hal gets suspened from school. He has never known his father, so when he stays with his Aunt in his Mum's seaside town that she grew up in mystery and tragedy shake hands.
This book is a good book for people 10/11+.
There isn't much else to say, but I did give it up for a few weeks before rejoinging it and finshing the book.
Linda Newbry has also written many other books, so if you enjoyed this then why not try Catcall, Nevermore or Blitz Boys.
The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Series
This large series of histarical diaries by Jeff Kinney. IS a good read for children 7+. Howvere the books aren't just for kids, teens read and love them too.
They are a really good choice of book, are simple to follow and aren't unbearably long.
They are a really good choice of book, are simple to follow and aren't unbearably long.
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| These are just the first few in the series |
Thursday, 7 August 2014
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So, if you have loved or hated a post, then comment and i'll keep doing what i'm doing, or make some changes!
Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
This intreging, action full, historical classic is a must read. It is something a bit more challenging because it was written a long time ago, so the language used is slightly different. However, don't be put of - it might be a bit challenging, but its not impossible.
Of Mice and men is a bit sad, so children younger than 11 shouldn't read it because of this and the fact it's challenging.
The Plot
Of Mice and Men follows the story of two ranch men in the 1930s, during the great depression in America. George and Lenny have always dreamed of their own place, so when their job takes them to some men who might have what they've always wanted, how will things turn out?
I would definately reccomend this book as it is a must read.
I would, however, not reccomend buying it on Kindle unless you want all the introductions/note taking help. So if you are just reading it for pleasure and not for exams I would buy it in a shop. Also on Kindle it is generally expensive.
Of Mice and Men has also been made into a film, so after you've read the book, why not watch the movie?
Of Mice and men is a bit sad, so children younger than 11 shouldn't read it because of this and the fact it's challenging.
The Plot
Of Mice and Men follows the story of two ranch men in the 1930s, during the great depression in America. George and Lenny have always dreamed of their own place, so when their job takes them to some men who might have what they've always wanted, how will things turn out?
I would definately reccomend this book as it is a must read.
I would, however, not reccomend buying it on Kindle unless you want all the introductions/note taking help. So if you are just reading it for pleasure and not for exams I would buy it in a shop. Also on Kindle it is generally expensive.
Of Mice and Men has also been made into a film, so after you've read the book, why not watch the movie?
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| There are an awful lot of covers for this book, so be certain you're looking for any cover. |
Wonder
This touching novel will change the way you look at people for ever.
Plot
August is a normal kid. Apart from one thing: his face. Born with facial differences August has never gone to school, but then his parents decided to send him to school.
This book is all about how August gets through school.
Narrated by different characters in different parts, you get diffferent views and parts of the story.
I would without a doubt reccommend this to both adults, children, boys and girls about 11+.
BE AWARE: this book is quite sad and may not be sutible for children under 11.
Plot
August is a normal kid. Apart from one thing: his face. Born with facial differences August has never gone to school, but then his parents decided to send him to school.
This book is all about how August gets through school.
Narrated by different characters in different parts, you get diffferent views and parts of the story.
I would without a doubt reccommend this to both adults, children, boys and girls about 11+.
BE AWARE: this book is quite sad and may not be sutible for children under 11.
Small Steps, Louis Sachar
This brillant "sequel" to Louis Sachar's 'Holes' is a must read if you have read and loved Holes. It is action packed, but has a bit more realism than the horific escapeds at Camp Green Lake.
Plot
As we all know camp Green Lake has been shut down, so what happens to the boys? Small Steps is all about Theodore (Armpit), finiding his way through life after Green Lake.
HE knows he must take Small Steps, but when X-Ray shows up with an offer Amrpit can't refuse, will it actually change his life for the better?
Before you read this book ensure you have read Holes, other wise it will make no sense.
The book is as good as Holes, so if you have enjoyed that then make sure you read Small Steps.
Small Steps is stocked in a lot of book stores, as it is so good and well read.
Plot
As we all know camp Green Lake has been shut down, so what happens to the boys? Small Steps is all about Theodore (Armpit), finiding his way through life after Green Lake.
HE knows he must take Small Steps, but when X-Ray shows up with an offer Amrpit can't refuse, will it actually change his life for the better?
Before you read this book ensure you have read Holes, other wise it will make no sense.
The book is as good as Holes, so if you have enjoyed that then make sure you read Small Steps.
Small Steps is stocked in a lot of book stores, as it is so good and well read.
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| As always there are other covers, but look out for grass and the same font as they are in most covers |
Friday, 11 July 2014
If
For a change, I have decided to leave you with a poem. Although this is not my usual type of post, I thought it would be nice. It will be the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling (and yes, he did write The Jungle Book)
I absolutely love this poem, and I think it is very true.
The poem reads;
If you can keep your head when all others about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired of waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
if you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster,
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken
And stoop and build'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-loss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
and hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!
I agree with every single line: it is not age that makes you and adult; but how you deal with problems and look at the world.
I absolutely love this poem, and I think it is very true.
The poem reads;
If you can keep your head when all others about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired of waiting,
Or, being lied about, don't deal lies,
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
if you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster,
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken
And stoop and build'em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-loss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
and hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run -
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!
I agree with every single line: it is not age that makes you and adult; but how you deal with problems and look at the world.
The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen
Don't be put of by this books weird title, it is actually a good book. \although not amazing, it is still a good book to read if your teacher/parent is nagging you to read something more challenging. Ok, so it's not the best book in the world, but it is still a good read for anyone 10/11+.
The Plot
Colin and Susan meet a wizard (it is less weird if you actually read it) and they find out they own a special gem that wards of all evil and there for stops them from controlling the world. Unfortunately, some evil creatures and wizards also find out and the two kids are n big trouble. They must get the stone to Cadellin, but will they succeed?
Filled with weird names this book is quite complicated, but despite that a good book.
The Plot
Colin and Susan meet a wizard (it is less weird if you actually read it) and they find out they own a special gem that wards of all evil and there for stops them from controlling the world. Unfortunately, some evil creatures and wizards also find out and the two kids are n big trouble. They must get the stone to Cadellin, but will they succeed?
Filled with weird names this book is quite complicated, but despite that a good book.
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| There are lots of different covers for this book |
The Switch by Anthony Horowitz
Although not in the Alex Rider series, this book is also by Anthony Horowitz. As always with this author, this book is an action packed novel filled with adventure and mystery. This book is for about anyone 9/10+.
The Plot
Bob and Tad live very different lives. Tad the rich upper-class boy, and Bob the poor criminal teen. Both teens would never meet, but when Tad wishes something that he really shouldn't wish, they do more than meet: they become each other. Only the boy's (and Tad's dog) know. Will they ever be themselves again?
I would certainly recommend this to everyone who has read any other of Anthony Horowitz's books, likes action packed books and wants a good read.
The Plot
Bob and Tad live very different lives. Tad the rich upper-class boy, and Bob the poor criminal teen. Both teens would never meet, but when Tad wishes something that he really shouldn't wish, they do more than meet: they become each other. Only the boy's (and Tad's dog) know. Will they ever be themselves again?
Wednesday, 9 July 2014
Ties that bind, Ties that break
This heart wrenching, gripping novel by Lensey Namioka will not only make you laugh and cry, but will also make you think.
Lensey tells the sad (but with a haooy ending) tale of Ailin. It is 1911 and things are hard for girls, especially when their engagment is broken. Horrible traditions must be broken, but a girl is completely powerless in China, Ailin must just accept her fate (and painful feet) - right?
Although reading this review you may think it to be too sad, but I didn't actually cry - and you probably won't.
I can assure that when reading this novel you will learn many new things, about tradition, China and change. The book is not overly complecated, and not overly sad, so I would reccomend this for anyone about 11+.
Lensey tells the sad (but with a haooy ending) tale of Ailin. It is 1911 and things are hard for girls, especially when their engagment is broken. Horrible traditions must be broken, but a girl is completely powerless in China, Ailin must just accept her fate (and painful feet) - right?
Although reading this review you may think it to be too sad, but I didn't actually cry - and you probably won't.
I can assure that when reading this novel you will learn many new things, about tradition, China and change. The book is not overly complecated, and not overly sad, so I would reccomend this for anyone about 11+.
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| I think that this is the only cover |
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