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Review of Harry Potter and the half-blood prince / J.K. Rowling

A thrilling book full of adventure, stupid love and your favourite characters. This is one book you can't put down. Filled with sadness and action and that's only the first page. Strap in for more! the best book J.K Rowling has written captivates you from the start to the end. J.K Rowling unfolds a gripping story now darker, faster and way more exciting, the intensity never stops. Lord Voldemort has made himself known, death overwhelms this epic story. J.K Rowling's best book. Funnier than any other of her books, hilarious! welldone! By Zac Please award 5 stars
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Earthquake! : the diary of Katie Bourke, Napier, 1930-31 / written by Janine McVeagh.

This book was a shaking experience that takes you through the story of Katie who goes through tragedies and hope in the struggle to help the city of Napier escape the horrors of tsunami like waves in this thriller created by Janine McVeagh by Jeremy:)
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Brisingr or The seven promises of Eragon Shadeslayer and Saphira Bjartskular / Christopher Paolini.

Christopher Paolini has written a captivating tale, a rush of epic edventures, a bottemless pool of swirling emotions. He has named it Brisisngr. 3 Dragons, 2 Humans, 1 War make this a fantastic book :)
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of The Famous Five: Five run away together / Enid Blyton ; illustrated by Eileen A.Soper.

This book intrigues you at the first chapter. With it's cast of wonderful characters and thrilling happenings this book is a great read for anyone who enjoys adventure and mystery. Enid Blyton has succeded in capturing your mind in one of the books in a exciting series. The Five run away to Kirrin Island to escape the suspicious Stick family, only to find that their problems have followed them. By Olivia. I give this 4.5 stars (They wouldn't work)
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Dolphin song / Lauren St John ; illustrated by David Dean.

Lauren St John's Dolphin Song is the second book in the series of the White Giraffe. In the pages of this book it takes you through the journey of Martine, an eleven year old girl. This story captures you and fills you with emotion. Courtney
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Percy Jackson and the lightning thief / Rick Riordan.

Rick Riordan has written a thrilling and addictive tale which captures you so much that you feel as if you are there with the three main characters on their quest to the underworld. Percy Jackson and the lightning thief is one of the best books I've ever read and it is very hard to put down. by imi
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of A dog like that! / by Janene Cooper ; illustrated by Evie Kemp.

I enjoiyed a dog like that because it shows how each dog is unique and special. It would be good for young readers because It contains little vocabulary and it has cool 3D pictures.I reckon that Janene Cooper is a good author with great taste and experience, I would award three stars sent by Emily
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of The ruby in the smoke / Philip Pullman.

This thrilling mystery if full of unexpected twists and turns and with jewels and money involved this story is rich in everything. Sally Lockheart is searching for her suspiciously killed father's lost treasure, a giant red ruby, but she's not the only one on the case. The evil Mrs Holland is also looking for the same valuable jewel. Sally has to make friends with the complete strangers to fight for the ruby and the truth about her father's death. Charlotte
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Ways to live forever (Talking Book Children) / by Sally Nicholls.

A tragic tale of a boy with leukemia captures you from first to last page.Taking you through what is about to be his broken life. This is a book that can go from a dull moment to a life changing experience. Every word draws you in making it hard to put the book down.A brilliant story written by Sally Nichols. Rose :)
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Girls in tears / Jacqueline Wilson ; illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

It makes you feel sad for Ellie because she has to deal with real life problems. The author Jaqueline Wilson obviously understands girls and has an ability to help young teens in their most likely emotional problems . Alex
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of The ruins of Gorlan / John Flanagan.

This book takes many twists and turns when the mysteries are revealed as the story is told about the boy who became a Ranger, In John Flanagan's best selling series Rangers Apprentice. By Harry :]
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Hourglass / Claudia Gray.

Filled with suspence, romance and heart-pounding action. A book that is read and read again. Claudia gray has captivated the reader with a new world like no other that has a real feeling to it and many twists. After reading this book all other books are boring. This is a story that has to be read!I can't wait till I read Afterlife the fourth book and see what Gray has in store for us! Saskia:)
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Tomorrow when the war began / John Marsden.

A breathtaking,gripping story of a group of teenagers fighting for survival in the tragic scenarios of war. This book takes you to the fearful missions that they face. Check your heart rate as you read! This is John Marsden at his best. Olivia :) This is a amazing tale of gripping intensity and blinding fear, it will have your adrenaline rushing, your heart pumping and the blood roaring in your ears. Its ahard to put down book because you feel like you need to finish it. This is truly John Marsden at his best. SHANNON :D
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Vortex / Chris Ryan.

The setting and characters grip you in from the first page. Unthinkable scenorios take you into their world and feel the pain and happiness for the characters. Real life drama makes this a worldwide sell out book created by SOS hero Chris Ryan, who knows the facts! By Nick!!
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Goal! / by Robert Rigby.

'Goal' by Robert Rigby is a nail biting story of a Mexican teenager called Santiago who loved playing football and ended up with an opportunity to play for Newcastle in the United Kingdom,and took it with open arms. This is an action packed adventure with mystery on every page. You have to read it.
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Reviewed on Apr 12 2011

Review of Half broke horses : a true-life novel / Jeannette Walls.

Half broke horses is a true life novel written by Jeanette Walls about a young girl called Lily Casey. Travel through all of Lily's adventures with her. Feel what she is feeling and experience a hard life in the early 1900's. This was a book that gave me courage and I could not put it down. Petra
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Reviewed on Apr 11 2011