The austere academy / Snicket, Lemony
I gave this book a 5 because it was different from all the other books. It introduces new characters to the story. As usual, there was not a happy ending.
5 stars
Reviewed by Delia from Kilbirnie and Seatoun School , 9 years old
The unadoptables / Tooke, Hana
Mystery themed book. Orphans escape and go on an intriguing adventure.
3 stars
Reviewed by Francesca from Khandallah and Amesbury School , 11 years old
The miserable mill / Snicket, Lemony
I think this is an amazing book because unlike the first three books in this series, the plot is different, instead of looking similar to the other books. Once again though, I cannot give this book five stars because I think that in this book, there is so many different things happening all at once that I had trouble keeping track of it. I would recommend this book for people aged 8 to 10.
4 stars
Reviewed by Jessica from Miramar and Seatoun School , 9 years old
The wide window / Snicket, Lemony
This was quite a good book, not unlike the previous books in this series. Once again though, I am unable to give this book 5 stars for the same reason as the previous book, The Reptile Room: It is slightly to repetitive for my taste. I would recommend this book to people aged 8 and over.
4 stars
Reviewed by Jessica from Miramar and Seatoun School , 9 years old
The reptile room / Snicket, Lemony
This book, much like the previous book in the series, involves Count Olaf, the three Baudelaire orphans, and a new character: Montgomery Montgomery. However, I could not give this book five stars because, in my opinion, this book was wound around the same sort of plot as the last one. Once again I would recommend this book to people aged 8 and over.
4 stars
Reviewed by Jessica from Miramar and Seatoun School , 9 years old
The bad beginning / Snicket, Lemony
I think that this was an extremely good book. I think that because the three children work together really well when it’s needed most. I would recommend this book to people aged 8 and over.
4 stars
Reviewed by Jessica from Miramar and Seatoun School , 9 years old
The unadoptables / Tooke, Hana
I think The Unadoptables is a FANTASTIC book. I absolutely loved it. I rate it 5 stars because it’s full of mystery, you just can’t close it. I loved following the adventures of Fenna, Sem, Lotta, Egg and Milou, 5 desperate orphans whom you get to know very well. It’s a very inspiring story and I actually was quite sad to hear there isn’t a no.2.
5 stars
Reviewed by Mastani from Miramar and Worser Bay School , 11 years old
The unadoptables / Tooke, Hana
An Outstanding book about five unusual orphans from the Little Tulip Orphanage. Sem, Egg, Lotta, Fenna, and of course, Milou, Set out in odder to seek Milou”s parents. But their obstacles are big and tricky as they set further into Amsterdam. An excellent book, a great reader with cliffhangers and a truly remarkable story line. I am definitely recommending to friends and family! Well done Hana Tooke!
3 stars
Reviewed by Sophia from Kilbirnie and Roseneath School , 11 years old
The ersatz elevator / Snicket, Lemony
I loved this series of unfortunate events, it was very sad but it was sort of interesting to read. I feel realy bad for Sunny, Klaus and Violet. I wonder how count Olaf figured out that they were at Esme Squalor’s seventy-one bedroom penthouse
4 stars
Reviewed by Selena from Johnsonville and Amesbury School , 11 years old
The ice monster / Walliams, David
Reminds me of London when I was young, also taught me abough how harsh life can get on the streets. Also was hilarious!
5 stars
Reviewed by Samuel from Karori and Karori Normal School , 9 years old