‘The Boy in the Dress’Reviewed by Isabelle
Dennis is a normal boy but he feels different. He meets Lisa in detention and she invites him to her house. Soon he is wearing a dress in school – and that dress makes his life change forever.
His head teacher expels him and he can’t play in the final with his football team – and his team has no chance of winning without him. I think this book is good for children age 8+.
‘The Bolds’by Julian Clary
Reviewed by Aimee
This is a book about four hyenas. At the start, two hyenas pinch the identities of two tourists who have been eaten by crocodiles !
The hyenas put on clothes and travel to England as Amelia and Fred. Their children are called Betty and Bobby.
I loved this book and I think that it’s for age 7+.
‘The Wizard of Oz’by L. Frank Baum
Reviewed by Isabelle M
There is a horrible twister in Kansas. Dorothy and her dog (Toto) are blown away and end up in a magical land. While travelling down the Yellow Brick Road, they meet Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion. They all have to beat the Wicked Witch of the West….but they have dangerous obstacles in their way.
I would recommend this book for children aged 7+.
‘Ratburger’by David Walliams
Reviewed by Isabelle M
Zoe is a small girl and her pet hamster is called Gingernut. Soon after her step mum moves in, something happens to Gingernut. Zoe’s dad loses his job and the family become poor – meaning they can’t afford a new hamster.
When a rat enters their flat, Zoe discovers that it can dance. Watch out for the burger man !
A funny and entertaining book. I think it is for age 8+.
‘Username: Uprising’by Joe Sugg
Reviewed by Lucy H
This book is really well written and has fantastic illustrations by Amrit Birdi.
The story is about a girl called Evie. Her dad makes a place called ‘Escape’ – and they take over the world.
I think this book is for age 8 and above.
‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’by Michael Morpurgo
Reviewed by Dominic
This is a fantastic book about a boy named Michael who lives on a boat called ‘The Peggy Sue’. One day, Michael and his dog fall off the boat. Michael spots his lost football and grabs onto it….and drifts off to sleep.
When he wakes up, Michael finds that he is stranded on an desert island – with his dog. But someone is leaving food for him.
He is not alone….
‘An Eagle in the Snow’by Michael Morpurgo
Reviewed by Dominic
This is a fantastic book about a man called Billy Byron who could have stopped World War Two. A stranger tells a story to a little boy called Barney. Barney is on a train that is hiding in a tunnel from a German fighter plane. The stranger is telling Barney the story of Billy Byron.
It is an amazing book and has brilliant illustrations. It’s one of my favourite books.
‘The Boy in the Dress’by David Walliams
Reviewed by Erica
This book is about a boy called Dennis. He loves his mum’s dress because it has got flowers all over it. Dennis and his best friend (Darvesh) love to play football. Dennis’s mum and dad have separated, so Dennis (and his brother, John) spend most of the time living with their mum. But every weekend, they always go to their dad’s house so they can see him. Their dad spends a lot of time watching football.
I would recommend this book for children aged 7 and 8. I think that there is a book for everyone – you just have to find your favourite author.
‘Hetty Feather’Reviewed by Millen
This book is about a baby who is taken into the Foundling Hospital. The baby is renamed ‘Hetty Feather’. Hetty is adopted by a lovely young lady.
When she is five years old, she is taken back to the Foundling Hospital – and one of her brothers dies.
‘Hetty Feather’ is a breathtaking and interesting book. I recommend this book to children aged 8+. Buy it in all good book shops.
‘Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick’by Francesca Simon
Reviewed by Aimee
This book is about a boy called Henry who wants to buy a new castle.
He needs more money, but his mum won’t give him any. Henry decides to sell his dad’s tennis racket.
I like this book and I read it in two days. I think that children aged 5+ could read it.
