Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
Meet the castle that can build itself… and the children who will do anything to defend it!!
The Glower children are in turmoil – their parents (the king and the queen) and brother have been attacked by bandits and no one knows their whereabouts, of if indeed they’re alive. Now the castle is under seige from the inside by the Vervish Prince Khelsh.
Who can they trust…?
Princess Celie is a kind 11 year old. She is the Royal Princess of Sleyne and tries to do one of the hardest things in that mythical land: map Castle Glower. She is resourceful, brave and agile.
Castle Glower is extraordinary. It can do anything, like put walls in front of stairways, make slides down to the courtyard, put rooms in a row and much more. But can the castle survive the vicious onslaught of Khelsh who wants to take over?
Prince Khelsh is a mean, calculating, nasty, bullying, muderous person. His aim is take over the castle. Khelsh is hated by everyone, even his own dad!
It’s a really good book. Great for BookBusters. Great for anyone.
Review written by Abishkar from Island Bay Library BookBusters Abishkar rated Tuesdays at the Castle 9.5 out of 10!
CHERUB Series: The Killing by Robert Muchamore
James Adams has been recruited on a mission with Dave. James has to make friends with Max Tarasov, the son of small-time crook, Leon Tarasov. As soon as James starts to dig up some leads he realises he needs information from an 18 year old boy. The only problem is the boy fell off a roof and died 13 months earlier. Follow James’ mission as he trys to reveal the mystery behind the robbery… 4 stars.
Review by Nina of Wadestown
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I like this book because it’s about a seven year old girl who turns into a family detective. 4 Stars.
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It’s my favourite book ever. I think it’s the best kids book of 2012.
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5/5 stars
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It is full of fantasy, adventure and fun. I liked it because Halloween is my favourite day of the year.
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13/5 stars!
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James is 12 years old, nearly thirteen, and he is going on his second mission after basic training! He has the task of making friends with Junior, Keith Moore’s son. Keith Moore is the most succsessful drug dealer in the world! How can James, Kyle, Kerry and Nicole help CHERUB bring down the man at the top!?
Review by Nina of Wadestown
CHERUB Series: Maximum Security by Robert Muchamore
James is ready to start a new recruitment mission. John Jones, an MI5 agent, pulls him out and asks him to go on a mission that is 10 times harder! James has to break out of Arizona Maximum Security prison with Curtis Oxford, who earned his prison sentence by murdering three innocent people. John wants James to earn Curtis’ trust, and break him out, so they can get information as to where Jane Oxford (Curtis’ mom) is hiding. Jane Oxford has been on the run for 23 years and the FBI are dying to finally put her behind bars! Can James break out and clear his name? Can he keep Lauren safe?
Review by Nina of Wadestown
Charlie Bone and The Time Twister by Jenny Nimmo
I recommend this book to the kids that like to read about fantasies. I like this book because it has adventures. You get to read about the people who are endowed with special powers, and who are related to the Red King, the person who gives them powers.
Review by Lalise of Strathmore
Star style by Sienna Mercer – from the My sister the vampire series.
I like the way she describes the characters as some of them are vampires. It is fun and exciting to read.
Review by Athena
5/5 stars
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It is full of tricks and pranks that will just make you laugh, like when Belinda goes flying like a hurricane into Ms. Tiffany Jones. But it’s a really great read and an awesome book!
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5/5 stars
