James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
It is a great book and it is fun. 5 stars.
Review by Raj Mistry of Miramar

The Twits
by Roald Dahl
This book is about a couple who play tricks on each other. There is a part where Mrs Twit puts worms in Mr Twit's spaghetti. I recommend this book for 8 and over. I think this book is fantastic because it is enjoyable for me. 5 stars.
Review by Jasmine of Island Bay

Smiley Shark
by Ruth Galloway
It is about a shark that has no friends. Everybody is scared of him. A fisherman has hooked his friends. At the end everyone becomes his friend. I like this book because it is a cool book and at the end he has friends. 5 stars.
Review by Jared of Owhiro Bay

Rumble in the Jungle
by Giles Andreae
This book has a wonderful jungle which is filled with lots of little poems about all the animals. I recommed this book for 5 to 7 because it is very poetic and ryhming and that is why I enjoyed it. 4 stars.
Review by Ben of Owhiro Bay

George's Marvellous Medicine
by Roald Dahl
George's family has some pretty odd views. George gives his grandma some medicine and the grandmother grows taller and goes through the roof. All sorts of other crazy things happen. I recommend this book - it is great for people because it made me laugh. 5 stars.
Review by Madison of Island Bay

Esio Trot
by Roald Dahl
This is about a man called Mr Hobby and he loves Mrs Silver. She wants her turtle to grow bigger. He plays a trick. And then Mrs Silver wants her turtle to get smaller again, so he plays the trick back to front. In the end they get married. I like this book because it is funny, but in the end it's gross. I recommend it for kids about 6-9 years old. 5 stars.
Review by Christine of Owhiro Bay

Far Planets
by Robin Kerrod
This book tells you about the planets: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, and some of the moons, and how the planets were made. It's a very good book for people who are interested in space, like me, and people who are just interested in learning about space. It has interesting facts too, and tells you how the planets look. The amazing facts and pictures in this book really inspire me. 5 stars.
Review by Evan of Owhiro Bay

Witches
by Roald Dahl
This is a book about a boy who is getting watched by a witch and dosen't know it. The Grandmother gives the boy signs when the witch is coming. I think this book is amazing because it has beautiful illustrations. The similes are great. I recommend for 8-9 year olds. 5 stars.
Review by Louisa of Owhiro Bay

Matilda
by Roald Dahl
This book is about a girl named Matilda. She is only 5 years old and she is very smart! In the book Matilda goes to school. Matilda is very good at mathematics and Miss Honey is very impressed! Her parents only care about T.V. In the story Matilda has powers. At the end of the story Miss Honey becomes her mother.I really like this book because it is a good story and Matilda's a smart little girl and she has cool powers. 5 stars.
Review by Liana of Island Bay

Everything You Need to Know About the World by Simon Eliot
by Lloyd Jones
This book has heaps of interesting and funny facts. In one bit a pig's stomach blows up. I think it's a great book because of the all the interesting information. 5 stars.
Review by Liam of Owhiro Bay

The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World
by Eoin Colfer
It starts as a story about a family of five boys who are always complaining about something. One boy thought his parents were too busy to listen to his complaints, so he decided to go with his Grandad to work at the lighthouse, and tell him his complaints. They held a competition over who could tell the worst story. I liked when they made up words, and when the boy was stuck in the toilet with no toilet paper. 4 stars.
Review by Scott of Woodridge

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism
by Georgia Byng
Molly Moon is a great book for children 8 and over. Georgia has many diffrent words. 5 stars.
Review by Josephine of Mt. Victoria

Alpha Force: Mission: Survival
by Chris Ryan
SO cool! I love it! Be sure to read the first one it's brilliant! 5 stars.
Review by Rose of Island Bay

World of Wishes: Fairy Wishes
by Carol Barton
A girl called Maddie lives in a suburb called Zenith, and her friend Sebastian needs to grant a wish for the fairies. But they only have two spells, and they had to use one of them to help these girls who were ill. Are you wondering if they have to use the other spell? Are you wondering who they wanted to be free from? It is all in this book. It is an exciting and adventurous book. 5 stars.
Review by Chelsea Jane of Paparangi

Secrets of Droon: Race to Doobesh
by Tony Abbott
The race to Doobesh is a dangerous quest. Eric, Julie and Neal rushed down the rainbow staircase. This time the staircase led to Firefrog Mountain. The three friends saw Keeah, Max, Sparr & Jabbo. The two dragons of Ko came and took Jabbo. 5 stars.
Review by Alex of Mt. Victoria

Holes
by Louis Sachar
This is a great book for all ages and the movie is great too! I definitely recommend it. 5 stars.
Review by Lucy of Karori

Flora the Fancy Dress Fairy
by Daisy Meadows
Flora needs your help because Jack Frost has stolen her magic items. Will Kirsty and Rachel help Flora before it is too late? 5 stars.
Review by Gemma of Linden

Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing With Fire
by Derek Landy
This book is extremely funny and daring. I enjoyed it a lot. It is a great sequel to the first book and the ending leaves you wanting more. This is a terrific book and I recommend it to anyone. 5 stars
Review by Andrew of Brooklyn

The Cherub Series: Book One: The Recruit
by Robert Muchamore
EXCELLENT!!! One of the first books that you'll never put down. 5 stars.
Review by Ted of Brooklyn

The Key to Rondo
by Emily Rodda
This is a really good book. It is about a boy and his cousin, and their adventures in a music box, which is the gate to the land of Rondo. 5 stars.
Review by Merren of Lyall Bay

Moving Day: Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls Book One
by Meg Cabot
Allie Finkle's Mum and Dad want to move into this weird and ugly house, but Allie wants to stay where she is. She doesn't want to leave her geodes collection, her school, her friends and everything. Find out if Allie Finkle changes her mind and moves, or stays where she is now!!! Recommended for girls. 5 stars.
Review by Mozima of Grenada Village

Ptolemy's Gate: Bartimaeus Trilogy Book 3
by Jonathan Stroud
If you like action and magic then this is a good book for you. It is about this kid called Nathaniel, who summons a demon djinni called Bartimaeus, who goes through a series of events with Nathaniel fighting magicians and demons. Overall, this is an edge-of-your-seat, action packed trilogy. 4 stars.
Review by Leroy of Berhampore

Inkspell
by Cornelia Funke
Wonderful book. I would put that at the top of the list, definitely. 5 stars.
Review by Una Conlon of Wellington

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by J. K. Rowling
When I was reading the book, I noticed that J.K Rowling had used expressions to show the characters' feelings. 5 stars.
Review by Sachini of Tawa

Little House in the Big Woods
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
This book is a great book because it is adventurous .It is about a family who are pioneers in America and who built their house in the woods. In the family there are 5 people. They are Mary, Laura, Pa, Ma and Baby Carrie. 5 stars.
Review by Annie of Newtown

Love in the Driest Season: A Family Memoir
by Neely Tucker
This is a true story. It is the best book I have ever read. It is about a couple who would like to adopt a Zimbabwean little girl called Chipo which means "gift" in African . The little girl was found in a wheat field when she was just born. The little girl suffers from lack of food and almost dies. It is also very hard for the couple to adopt the child because of their races. I recommend this book for ages 11 and up. This book is emotional, funny, sad, and fantastic.
Review by Emma Houpt of Newtown

Planet Monster
by Heather Maisner
I think it is a really good puzzle book.The main character is the Mad Mathematician.I think people 6 and over can read it. 4 stars.
Review by Anna of Tawa

Party Poppers: Glitter Girls 5
by Caroline Plaisted
I think the book is for any age - girls shoud read Party Poppers. 5 stars.
Review by Kira Chamberlian of Tawa

Jane Blonde: Spylet on Ice
by Jill Marshall
Jane Blonde: Spylet on Ice is a brilliant book for readers of all ages. 5 stars.
Review by Sophie of Ngaio

The Love Factor: Mary-Kate and Ashley: So little time; bk.8
by Rosalind Noonan
This book is excellent. I could not put it down. I read it twice and I am reading again. You so have to read it. 4 stars.
Review by Riana of Johnsonville

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
by Jeff Kinney
Great Book - cartoon - should be read by all kids! 5 stars.
Review by Chris of Haitaitai

Lullaby Princess
by Katie Chase
The lullaby princess Kalia, needs Rosie's help to find the mysterious Eppa people and the shell of lullabies. If they can't soothe the volcano goddess with it, a devasting eruption will destroy Kalia's village. 4 stars.
Review by Teresa of Tawa

Green Eggs and Ham
by Dr. Seuss
I am 5 yrs old and this book is very easy for me to read on my own. It is enjoyable and my favourite book today. 5 stars.
Review by Abby-Leigh of Khandallah

The One Hundred and One Dalmations
by Dodie Smith
15 dalmations go missing and the parents come back with 99! The baddie, Cruella, wants their skins. 4 stars.
Review by Melissa of Tawa

Because of Winn-Dixie
by Kate DiCamillo
This book is happy and sad at the same time, and I like the way that Winn-Dixie comes back. It is a fantastic book to read!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars.
Review by Cameron of Karori

Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Book One
by Michelle Paver
Breath-taking, sad, exciting, unexpected and the type of story you dream of. It grips you like wolf jaws and never ever lets you go. 5 stars.
Review by Shianne of Island Bay

Hannah Montana: Keeping Secrets
by Beth Beechwood
It is such an amazing book - it's like when you are reading the book you are actually in the story! 5 stars.
Review by Mozima of Paparangi
It was a really nice and fun book. 5 stars.
Review by Hadassah of Tawa

Doctor Who: 25 Glorious Years: XXV
by Peter Haining
I have enjoyed Doctor Who since 2005. If you think Doctor Who started in 2005 - you're wrong - it started when everything was black and white. It's a cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool book! 5 stars.
Review by William Cho of Khandallah

Magic Steps
by Tamora Pierce
It's an interesting book to read. It's about a girl who weaves magic. There are different types of magic, for example: dancing magic, controlling weather, etc. She finds a boy who can dance magic but who has no idea about how to control it. So she teaches him how to control it, and along the way she and her student catch some murderers, and the boy manages to control his magic in the end. Great book. Try it out. 5 stars.
Review by Nera of Newtown

No Safe Harbour
by David Hill
I'm putting this in for my brother. He thinks it's a great book (I agree with him) about 2 children who go on the Wahine and survive its last moments at sea. It's sad to think what they would have gone through those who were on the ship, but this story makes it feel like you are a part of the ship just like all the characters in No Safe Harbour. I think you should read it. It's an awesome, but sad and adventrous book. I recommend it to kids around 9 to 11. Read it and enjoy it! =] 4 stars.
Review by Bianca

Tales of Deltora
by Emily Rodda
The deepest secrets of Deltora are revealed at last, like the story of the belt.Very exciting and good use of language make it my favourite book with 5 stars.
Review by Toby Leman of Northland

The Poltergoose: A Jiggy McCue Story
by Michael Lawrence
This is the best book I've ever read! It has comedy and action(sort of). It makes you keep reading on! 4 stars.
Review by William Cho of Khandallah

Araminta Spook: My Haunted House
by Angie Sage
It's about a girl called Araminta. She lives with her Aunty Tabitha, Uncle Drac and Wanda Wizzard, and her family live there as well.One day Araminta and Wanda find a passage to the middle of the house! When they are in the middle of the house, they meet two ghosts! 5 stars.
Review by Alex McCarty of Mt. Victoria

Eagle Strike (Alex Rider series)
by Anthony Horowitz
Exciting, action-packed and with a very good use of language, Anthony Horowitz's fourth in the Alex Rider series is by far the best yet. 5 stars.
Review by Toby Leman of Northland

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
by Lemony Snicket
It is a great story. My favourite part was when Sunny bit all of Mr Poe's children's shoes so she would be remembered. I recommend it for 10-12 years old. 4 stars.
Review by Mele of Mt. Wellington, Auckland

Fairest
by Gail Carson Levine
Great book - if you liked Ella Enchanted then this is for you. (Fairest is by the same author as the Ella Enchanted series.) 5 stars.
Review by Charlotte of Wellington

TIM: Defender of the Earth
by Sam Enthoven
This is a fantastic book with a few mythical beasts - like the Kraken. A great book for the ages of 8 and over. I absolutely loved the book!!!!! 4 stars.
Review by William Su of Thorndon

Secrets of Droon Series
by Tony Abbott
I like this series because it has lots of adventure in it.It makes you curious as you never know the secret until the next book or two.You have to fight an evil sorcerer, find wizards and genies, and stop Sparr from finding three magical powers and taking over all of Droon. 5 stars.
Review by Alex McCarty of Mt Victoria

Matilda
by Roald Dahl
I like how it tells me about Matilda and her parents, and it seems like the way she is - that is the way I am. 5 stars.
Review by Raisham Dahya of Miramar

Matilda has very nasty parents. I would give it five stars because it is really funny. Matilda is only three years old but has a big brain. She decided that whenever her parents were mean to her she would be mean to them. Every Saturday her Mum would go to bingo, her Dad would go to work, and her brother would go to school. While everybody was out she went to the library for two hours. The biggest prank was the parrot up the chimney! 5 stars.
Review by Alex of Mt Victoria

Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf
by Jenny Nimmo
I have really enjoyed this book. It is about this boy called Charlie Bone and his friends. Asa has been kidnapped by the Bloors and his endowment has made him miserable. Meanwhile Charlie has to deal with a "fishy" new boy at school, and he can't help wondering what is going to happen when his newly-found father comes back from his honeymoon. Read to find out more. 4 stars.
Review by Lucy of Wellington

Twilight
by Erin Hunter
I think that this book was quite good, expect the badger fight was a bit long. Really the first book was the best I suppose. 3 stars.
Review by Saskia of Lyall Bay

Summer the Holiday Fairy
by Daisy Meadows
This book is a really good book to read: because what happens in this story is Summer the Fairy has lost her shells, and the goblins (the bad guys) and their master (Jack Frost - he is a bad, bad fairy) try to steal all the Rainbow Fairys' magic shells or a ribbon and other things like that. There are these two girls that help the fairies, and their names are Kirsty and Rachel. They help the fairies to get their magic shells back, and they help Summer to get her three precious shells back, and to stop Jack Frost and his goblins from touching or stealing any of the fairys' precious things. You should find out if Summer and the girls get back Summer's shells....5 stars.
Review by Moesha of Wellington

The BFG
by Roald Dahl
This is fantastic. Roald Dahl is really good! 3 stars.
Review by Hayley of Karori

Eldest (Inheritance: Book 2)
by Christopher Paolini
I always picked up this book and never managed to finish it -but last week I decided I was going to finish it and I am so glad I did! It is an absolutely brilliant book. Eragon has grown a lot during the eight months Saphira has been alive. It is really interesting to learn about the elves and Eragon's training. 5 stars.
Review by Isabella of Miramar

Dustbin Baby
by Jacqueline Wilson
This is a GREAT book. I was sad to put it down! 4 stars.
Review by Lucia Huggins of Thorndon

The Rose Queen (Missing Persons: Case #1)
by M. E. Rabb
It's a book about two sisters, Sam and Sophie, who decide to run away from home to start a new life. I think it's a good book because it's one I like, so that's why I rate rate it 5 stars.
Review by Bianca

Tins
by Alex Shearer
I really enjoyed this book because it was amazing. Alex Shearer is a great author. I've read two of her books. 5 stars.
Review by Kate of Wellington

Gone With the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
Gone With the Wind was a brilliant book. It was filled with description, humour and there was a raw truth about it that shocked me. Somehow I thought it would sound a lot more like fiction. I recommend this book very highly. 5 stars.
Review by Zofia

The Quest of the Fair Unknown
by Gerald Morris
The Quest of the Fair Unknown is the 8th book in the Squire's Tales series. It's incredibly funny and witty. Probably my favourite book in the series! 5 stars.
Review by Zofia

Fighting Past Each Other
by Matthew Wright
It's very warlike. 5 stars.
Review by Dominic of Belmont

Into the Wild (Warriors)
by Erin Hunter
One of the best books I have ever read! A great way to start a series! 5 stars.
Review by Saskia of Lyall Bay

The Secret Seven
by Enid Blyton
Cool book. 5 stars.
Review by Mahinaarangi Keane of Pukerua Bay

Bindi Babes
by Narinder Dhami
It's about three cool girls who sort out their lives. What sticks out most in our mind is when they decide to be bad, but the teacher does not seem to notice, because they have been so good for so long. 5 stars.
Review by Tooba Malek and Anfal Khaliq of Wellington

The Great Art Scandal
by Anna Nilsen
It was sooooooooo........ Awesome .I read the book how many times? And I didn't get tired of it. Most books I read are so boring. But some people say: "It's not boring. It was so cool at the end. In fact it was romantic." And would go on and on about it. So I think you should read it and if you don't I will do something about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars.
Review by Melvin of Miramar

Mister Monday (Keys to the Kingdom)
by Garth Nix
It's a really good book about a boy named Arthur who finds a magic minute hand of a clock, and he has to figure out what it's from and why he has it. 5 stars.
Review by Bianca

The Song of the Lioness Series
by Tamora Pierce
I think this book is awesome because it's about a girl who's supposed to become a sorceress and her twin brother is supposed to become a knight. But what happens if they want to switch places? Stay tuned and look out for the series The Song of the Lioness Quartet. The first book is called Alanna: The First Adventure. 5 stars.
Review by Elena of Ngaio

A Witch in the Classroom
by Ghillian Potts
It is about witches and talking animals - that's why I love it. 5 stars.
Review by Tegan of Newlands

The Sleepwalker (CHERUB)
by Robert Muchamore
It is an action packed book of fun!! You have got to read it!! It is a new release and it is $20 from a local bookstore! It is a part of the CHERUB series. 4 stars.
Review by Brianna of Miramar

Anne of the Island
by L. M. Montgomery
This book is REALLY interesting and I think it might be the most important "chapter" of Anne's life!!!! 5 stars.
Review by Emma

Anne of Green Gables
by L. M. Montgomery
5 stars.
Review by Emma

The Report Card
by Andrew Clements
It is about a girl who is smarter than the average adult. Nora, and her not so bright best friend Steven, have to face so much at the end. 4 stars.
Review by Rose of Island Bay

Dani's Diary
by Narinder Dhami
This book is soo cool! Plus there are some scary parts too! Like when Dani's grandmother gives her her diary from when she was young - when Dani reads some stories some of them are soo scary! Like her nan saw a ghost! But read Dani's story - it's soooo cool! 5 stars.
Review by Anthea of Miramar

Just Shocking!
by Andy Griffiths
The best book ever written by Andy. It will make you laugh so hard that coke comes out of your nose!!!! 5 stars.
Review by William of Khandallah

The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
"Orphan, Clock keeper and thief, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message all come together... in The Invention of Hugo Cabret." This is an awesome book, full of the most amazing pictures and drawings, that will be unlike anything you've read before. Visit this link if you want to hear Hugo Cabret being read by the author or visit the book's website.
Review by Kymberly (Wellington City Libraries)

Mad Dogs (CHERUB)
by Robert Muchamore
This is the most exciting book ever. This book is the best out of all the Cherub books. 5 stars.
Review by William Cho of Khandallah

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J. K. Rowling
This book rocks. 4 stars.
Review by Thomas of Wellington

Truly Madly Megan
by Karen McCombie
This is such a cool, brilliant and ace book.If you have read it you will want to read it again. 5 stars.
Review by Phoebe The Awesome of Wellington

The Book Thief
by Marcus Zusak
A story about a girl who learns how to read during the Second World War. It is written in Death's point of veiw. I recommend it to you, and anyone who agrees books are the best. 5 stars.
Review by Kate

Eragon: Inheritance Book One
by Christopher Paolini
This book is really cool - if you do not know what to read your problem is solved. Eragon is about a boy who finds a dragon egg that turns his life around. He changes from being an orphan kid, into the only dragon-rider left in all of Aagaesia. 5 stars.
Review by Belac of Tawa

Aussie Bites: Jason Prince
by Max Dann
Jason Prince lives in an enormous mansion with twenty-seven servants and his own theme park. But he has only ever left his grounds once, until he meets Grace. 5 stars.
Review by Teniel of Tawa

James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
It is a good book. It is interesting. It has fantastic parts. 5 stars.
Review by Lily of Ngaio

Richard Hammond's Car Confidential
by Richard Hammond and Andy Wilman
A true book for "Top Gear" lovers like me. 5 stars.
Review by William Cho of Khandallah

Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy
This book is sooo awesome because it's filled with action. Gordon Edgly suddenly dies of nobody knows. Stephanie Edgly is his niece and she gets all the stuff he had basically. But Gordon had a unusual friend: Skulduggery Pleasant; a walking, talking, dead skeleton. Read how Stephanie discovers a world of wonder and magic. This is a book I just couldn't put down!! 5 stars.
Review by Elena of Ngaio

The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare
by Chris Smith
It is really exciting. All you need to know about "Lord of the Rings". 5 stars.
Review by Kalyb Hewitt of Tawa.

Jade the Disco Fairy
by Daisy Meadows
Jade the Disco Fairy is so cool - because what happens is that the goblin in the story has to do a task from his master Jack Frost. Jack Frost is a mean fairy, and he sends his goblins to the human world to steal the fairy's magic petals, pets and so on like that. There are two girls called Kirsty and Rachel, and they are best friends, and they help the fairys get back their magic pets or ribbons. So you should read and find out if Jade and the girls get back the ribbon.........5 stars.
Review by Moesha of Wellington.

The Tiara Club At Silver Towers: Princess Emily and the Wishing Star
by Vivian French
It's nearly the end of term - has Princess Emily won enough tiara points to win her silver sash? Will she be invited to the silver ball? Or will horrible Princess Diamonde spoil everything by refusing to believe in the wishing star? You jist have to read the book!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars.
Review by Teniel of Tawa.

Five On A Treasure Island
by Enid Blyton
This interesting and adventurous book is about the 'Famous Five', who a explore shipwreck that's been exposed by a storm. On the shipwreck they find a treasure map which leads to an exciting adventure...5 stars.
Review by Room 7, Hampton Hill School, Tawa.