Becoming Brianna / Libenson, Terri
Brianna is Jewish and her mother wants her to have a bat mitzva which is a Jewish ceremony that marks the entry into adulthood. She has to learn Hebrew and she has stage fright. Will she ready for this important celebration? I enjoyed this graphic novel as it was about something I was not familiar with. i rated it 4 stars.
4 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
Diana, Princess of the Amazons / Hale, Shannon
I like this book quite a bit because of the illustrations, action and story in it.
(I’m also keen on the Hale’s Princess in Black series).
I give it 4 stars because I think it could be a little more exciting.
Other then that it was really good!
4 stars
Reviewed by Frida from Brooklyn and Te Aro School , 7 years old
Phoebe and her unicorn in The magic storm / Simpson, Dana
I quite like the book because its a comic and I adore comics. My favorite part was when phoebe said (probably pretty loudly) “Behold me World! I am Phoebe Unicorn rider!” It was hilarious. I was laughing hysterically. If I learnt something it would most probably be that Phoebe LOVES being in the center of attention.
5 stars
Reviewed by Zoe Alves from Johnsonville and Cashmere Avenue School , 8 years old
The Inkberg Enigma / King, Jonathan
This graphic novel is a really good book. it is about Miro and Zia who live in a fishing town near a castle. Even though they are very different, one day they meet and discover a huge secret. I really enjoyed this book as it is exciting and engaging.
5 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
The Baby-sitters Club [5] : Dawn and the impossible three : a graphic novel / Galligan, Gale
This graphic novel is amazing. I would recommend this book to all ages above 9. Dawn is such a funny and caring character. ai love how there is some drama but its mostly just a chill book. I think this graphic novel is a little underrated and I think you would enjoy this graphic novel very much. Highly recommended!
4 stars
Reviewed by olivia from Karori and Karori Normal School , 11 years old
Phoebe and her unicorn : a Heavenly Nostrils chronicle / Simpson, Dana
This book shows lots of friendship and how friends come in all different sizes!!!
When Phoebe accidently throws a rock onto marigold, they become very good friends!!
4 stars
Reviewed by Emelie from Miramar and Worser Bay School , 10 years old
Unicorn bowling : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / Simpson, Dana
I rated this book 5 stars because it tells that Unicorn bowling is a strike. Phoebe and Marigold have fun hanging out together in this adventure. Max has invited Phoebe and Marigold to his party at a video game console area. Also Phoebe participates in the 4th grade talent show. In the talent show, she plays a made up song on the piano. Marigold goes to shimmer camp and Phoebe also goes there too. She meets her music camp friend Sue who is listening to Smooth Jazz. When they get back home, phoebe misses Sue a lot.
5 stars
Reviewed by Harshit Kumar from Tawa and Hampton Hill School , 9 years old
Virtual unicorn experience : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / Simpson, Dana
I rated this book 5 stars because it tells that Marigold heavenly Nostrils is a unicorn. It is sometimes harder for humans to understand unicorns so when Phoebe’s class are going to the science museum. Marigold gives Phoebe a virtual unicorn experience. Phoebe also performs in the school talent show. Phoebe learnt how to live without her phone when she dropped her phone in the bath tub full of water. She tries to fix the phone by putting it into a pile of rice. Phoebe also learnt about resilience, empathy and confidence.
5 stars
Reviewed by Harshit Kumar from Tawa and Hampton Hill School , 9 years old
Unicorn of many hats : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure / Simpson, Dana
I rated this book 5 stars because it tells that Marigold is no ordinary unicorn. She has enchanted enabled Wi-Fi. One day, her parents are going out and Marigold enchants to babysit Phoebe. They watch a movie and have some popcorn. Phoebe loves to hang out with Marigold all the time, even in the holidays.
5 stars
Reviewed by Harshit Kumar from Tawa and Hampton Hill School , 9 years old
Adventure time : beginning of the end / Anderson, Ted
I like this book because it is a bit different than the others. It has arrows and you can choose what time of story you like. I read a few different versions of it. Loved it.
4 stars
Reviewed by Olivia from Khandallah and Wadestown School , 8 years old