Belle the birthday fairy, by Daisy Meadows
Belle the Birthday Fairy is by Daisy Meadows. I tell you, it is a five star book! I like the end bit when Belle flicks her wand and makes a part of the bakery spotless!
5 stars
Reviewed by Aishath from Central City, 8 years old
Inkheart, by Cornelia Caroline Funke
In Inkheart a strange and mysterious person called dustfinger comes and turns the lives of Mortimer(Mo) Folchart, Meggie Folchart and Elinor Loredan. In this book Mo’s voice can bring any story book character out of their stories. Capricorn a very dangerous enemy read out by Mo’s very own voice forces him to read out an even more dangerous enemy… THE SHADOW!
4 stars
Reviewed by Haara from Johnsonville, 12 years old
The tales of Beedle the Bard, by J. K. Rowling
The tales of Beedle the Bard is a story book mentioned in the ‘Harry Potter’ series. The book has stories well known in the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Professor Dumbledore makes notes after each story. I would recomend this book to Harry Potter fans of all ages.
5 stars
Reviewed by Hannah from Central City, 12 years old
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, by J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter, a young boy with the world on his shoulders is a real hero in this story. I would say it is one of the best books of the Harry Potter series. J.K.Rowling did a great job on this novel.
5 stars
Reviewed by Hannah from Central City, 12 years old
The Ogre Downstairs, by Diana Wynne Jones
The ogre downstairs is a great book for people who love fantasy and magic. Its a story about getting to be a friend with a father that hates children and toffee bars and dust balls that come to life with a chemistry set.
5 stars
Reviewed by Rosa from Karori, 9 years old
Skulduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy
Skulduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy. One night after the reading of her dead uncles will, Stephanie finds herself caught up in the mystery of her uncles murder as well as the magic of the skeleton magician Skuduggery Pleasant.
5 stars
Reviewed by Haara from Johnsonville, 12 years old
Lily, by Holly Webb
Lily is a young girl who is neglected by her magician mother.
Her older sister Georgie is involved in a sinister plot to bring magic back into the country by overthrowing or in this case trying to kill the queen. Lily and her sister Georgie run away in a attempt to hide from their wicked mother and spell maid, Marten.
4 stars
Reviewed by Haara from Johnsonville, 12 years old
Rose, by Holly Webb
Rose by Holly Webb is awesome. It’s all about a young house maid called Rose who appears to have magical powers.All Rose wants to be is a normal house maid earning her keep but her masters’ apprentice doesn’t think she should waste her talent on silly housework.
3 stars
Reviewed by Haara from Johnsonville, 12 years old
Do you like reading fabulous fantasy adventure books then check out this great series called The Unicorn Riders.
The Unicorn Riders live in a magical but dangerous kingdom called Avamay. There are four riders and they are each assigned to a Unicorn that is as unique as they are.
First there is Willow who rides Obecky a beautiful unicorn who has a black opal horn and has the gifts of healing and strength.
Then there is Ellabeth who rides Fayza who is very fast and can light the dark with her golden magic.
Next is Quin who rides Ula. These two can speak to each other using mind-messages and Ula can also sense danger.
Last there is Krystal who rides Estrella. Estrella has the gift of enchantment.
Working together these four ride as one to protect the people of Avamay with all their courage and skill.
I wish I had a unicorn!






Flight of the genie, by Tony Abbott
It was pretty cool, my favourite bit was when neal pretended to be duke snorfo and you have to admit it was pretty funny.
4 stars
Reviewed by alex from Miramar, 8 years old