Archive for the ‘Kids' Reviews’ Category

Kids’ Review by Nina

Feb
03
Posted in Kids' Choice, Kids' Reviews
by susannah

CHERUB #2: Class A by Robert Muchamore

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

Kids’ Review by Nina

Feb
02
Posted in Kids' Choice, Kids' Reviews
by susannah

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

Kids’ Review by Lalise

Feb
01
Posted in Kids' Choice, Kids' Reviews
by susannah

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

Kid’s review by Athena

 

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

Kid’s review by Rewa

Little plum by Rumer Godden

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!

Review by Rewa

5/5 stars

Kid’s review by Salem

The Lily Pond by Annika Thor

It is a book filled with mixed emotions and passions.  It experiences what it is to be a refugee during World War II

Review by Salem

5/5 stars

Kids’ review by Michelle

Dec
13
Posted in Kids' Choice, Kids' Reviews
by Wendy

A bear called Paddington by Michael Bond

This book is very exciting and everyone wants to know what happens next.

Review by Michelle

4/5 stars

Creative Karori Bookseekers

Nov
17
Posted in BookSeekers, Kids' Reviews
by Zoe

We started our meeting with a fun game called draw and fold. We came up with lots of weird and wacky drawing.

Ruth Paul joined us and talked about her great picture books. We had a special insight to an author’s life. She showed us one of her original painting from The King’s Bubbles. We all felt very inspired and went on to our own book reviews.

Emily read Hetty Feather Volume one by Jacqueline Wilson a story based in England about the circus and a foster home. Emily gave it *****5 stars

Isabella read the Summer Gang by Cornelia Funke ****4 and a half stars

Olivia read Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson ***** 5 stars

Megan read Crystal Doors by Rebecca Moesta

Emma this month reviewed Best Friends by Jacqueline Wilson.

Rachel read Hetty Feather number two called Sapphire Battersea by Jacqueline Wilson. Rachel gave it *****5 stars

Next month’s topic will be Mystery.

Johnsonville Bookbusters’ November Book Reviews

Nov
09
Posted in BookBusters, Books, Kids' Reviews
by veronica


Aidan read the book Car Mad Jack and it’s about a boy whose father owns a car supermarket.

Hannah had enjoyed reading The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. Her  favourite characters are Silky the Fairy and Moon Face.

Joseph read Captain Underpants Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey. It’s about an alien ship that turned all the toilets into killer toilets. He found the book  funny.

Beatrice had just read Aunt Effie’s Ark by Jack Lasenby. It’s about how Aunt Effie’s house gets turned into an ark.

Max had just read Asterix and the Goths. Asterix and his friend had to break down the dungeon several times to get in. They also needed a pinch of salt to make soup.

Satine is currently reading the Doctor is In a Judy Moody series. She thinks it is a good book and she can’t wait to get to the end.

Nathaniel is currently reading Peanuts Treasury comic book and it’s about practicing how to say eeek!

Navneet had enjoyed Bestfriends by Jackie Wilson. It’s about Alice and her bestfriend Gemma and their great times together. 

Arianna liked Dora at Follyfoot by Monica Dickens. It’s about an old horse that gets rescued.

Tomasina had just read Fantastic Mr. Fox. It’s about Mr. Fox who’s trying to get away from the hunters.

Karori BookBusters November Meeting

Nov
04
Posted in BookBusters, Books, Kids' Reviews
by Theresa

This month we had a very special guest – local children’s book author and illustrator Ruth Paul.  We were very lucky to be given an inside look at how her picture books are created and Ruth also showed us some of the art she is working on for her next book – we’re looking forward to seeing the final product!  We began our session with some great reviews too – here are some of the books our BookBusters recommend:

The Secret of the Sirens by Julia Golding - This book is about a girl called Connie.  When she is at school, strange things start happening to her.  Some foxes start to follow her then she joins a group to fight evil spirits.  By Xandi

The Tygrine Cat by Inbali Iserles - This book is about cats and Egyptian mythology.  It is about a cat called Mati who finds out he is the Tygrine cat.  It is a very gripping book;  I couldn’t put it down!  By Xandi