Thea Stilton and the mystery in Paris, [text by Thea Stilton ; illustrations by Maria Abagnale … et al. ; translated by Julia Heim]
This is awesome and here is my review
The Mystery in Paris
I read the book, “The mystery in Paris”, and lots of other Thea Stilton Books during the year, 2020.
My emotions and thoughts for this exiting book was, fascinating in the first couple of chapters, and the big finale was very suspenseful.
The story ended calmly and peacefully, with no troubles.
By: Bhavishya
5 stars
Reviewed by Bhavishya from Newtown and , 10 years old
Alice-Miranda on holiday, Jacqueline Harvey
I like this book. It has lots of mysterys and adventure’s. It’s also funny.
5 stars
Reviewed by Olympia from Newtown and , 8 years old
The curse of the Werepenguin, Allan Woodrow ; illustrated by Scott Brown
Although this is another book about an orphan trying to find his family, it has a twist. Bolt is invited to Bulgaria by a Baron. thinking he was finally finding out about his family, Bolt discovers that the Baron is 12 and shouts all the time. He also bites and Bolt becomes half boy and half penguin. This is only the start of Bolt’s adventures. I thought this was a readable book, although a bit on the silly side. Children 8+ may like this book.
3 stars
Reviewed by Molly from Karori and Karori Normal School , 12 years old
The stolen stars of Matariki, written byMiriama Kamo ; illustrated by Zak Waipara
i thought this book was wonderful! so what happened is one night grandma and the children spotted that there was only 7 stars in the Matariki and the patupaiarehe has stolen them to make clothes! will the children Sam and Te Rerehua get the two stars Pohutukawa and Hiwa-i-te-Rangi back into the matariki? i will recommend this book to everyone.
4 stars
Reviewed by Ann from Karori and Northland School , 7 years old
Small spaces, Katherine Arden
When Ollie saves a book from being thrown into a stream, she does not realise she is about to become part of a mysterious adventure. The book is about a farm and a girl who has two boys in love with her. when Ollie goes on a school trip to a farm, she discovers that the woman who was throwing away the book actually owns the farm and the graves of the girl and two boys are there. I really enjoyed this book as it was well written and engaging.
4 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 10 years old
Small spaces, Katherine Arden
This book is about an 11-year-old girl called ollie. She finds a woman who is going to throw a book in the river so she takes the book. The book is called Small Spaces which is a about a farm. On a school trip. Ollie discovers that the owner of the book owns the farm they are visiting and that the graves of the people in the book are the characters she is reading about…….This is a very enjoyable read that is gripping. I rated it 5 stars.
5 stars
Reviewed by Molly from Karori and Karori Normal School , 12 years old
The haunting, Margaret Mahy
This book turned out be better than I thought. The storyline was amazing and the story written just too good.I don’t recommend any age to read it as I didn’t find anything creepy or scary about this.
5 stars
Reviewed by Gaurav from Johnsonville and Raroa Normal Intermediate , 11 years old
Small spaces, Katherine Arden
I thought this was a spooky book but I really liked it. This is one of those books that you read it but you can’t tell what’s going to happen next. I also really liked the idea of the scarecrow.
5 stars
Reviewed by Tiana from Karori and St Teresa’s School , 10 years old
A tangle of knots, Lisa Graff
This is a complicated book as it is told by different characters in it and it is a puzzle. Its about a magical world where everyone has a talent. Cady’s talent is cake baking. Cady is an orphan and goes on a mysterious journey to a mysterious house. The house holds important clues to her past. I really liked this book as it was well written and you wanted to find out what happens in the end.
4 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 10 years old
The haunting, Margaret Mahy
Barney Palmer is 8 years old and he finds out that a person in each generation of his family has supernatural powers and that he might actually be this person. Barney thinks that he is being haunted by his dead uncle and his sister Tabitha is determined to help him out. I really enjoyed this book although it was scary in places. It is well written and it is also a NZ book.
5 stars
Reviewed by Anna from Karori and Karori Normal School , 10 years old