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Title: Milkweed
Author: Jerry Spinelli

I very much enjoyed the book, "Milkweed." It is a fascinating novel that takes place during the holocaust. You meet many fascinating characters along the way. I have to make a project for it for school. I wanted to dress up as the man character, who is called Gypsy, Jew, Stopthief, and much more. I wanted to tell the class all the main events of the story, but one small thing led to another, and every last detail was important. I give this book five stars, but to understand this book you need to understand the treatment of the Jews during World War Two. I hope you read this book, and enjoy it as much as I did.

Gracie, age 11, USA

Title: Secret Seven
Author: Enid Blyton

The Secret Seven is a mystery book available in a series. Though it has been there for quite a long time, it is ideal for children of grades 4-7. I loved reading the book. I hope you will too.

Maurine, age 11, India

Title: Me Suzy P
Author: Karen Saunders

I found out it had my name in it. This book is about a girl called Suzy Perkins and she has the worst life ever. Her best friend Millie is annoying and her boyfriend Danny has got in her life and she needs to bother with Danny. Will Suzy ever get her own way?

Millie, age 8, England

Title:The BFG
Author: Roald Dahl

The BFG is about a little girl called Sophie who can not sleep in the dormitory but if she got spotted she would get punished. When The BFG finds her he takes her away to giant country. They kill the giants there and the Queen builds them a little cottage for the rest of their lives.

Millie, age 8, England

Title: Divergent
Author: Veronica Roth

I recommend the book Divergent. I call it the new and improved Hunger Games! This book is about a girl named Beatrice Prior and everyone in her city lives in a faction based on their qualities. When she is 16, she has to choose the faction that she will spend the rest of her life in. Her decision is very surprising and her adventure is incredible! I think you should only read it if you're 13 or up.

Olivia, age 13, Canada

Title: The Boy Next Door (Candy Apple)
Author: Laura Dower

I read a Candy Apple book. It was very interesting. It was called The Boy Next Door.

Emily, age 8, Canada

Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney

A middle schooler student named Greg is on summer vacation. The weather is perfect and every kid is having fun outside. There is only one kid who's not, Greg Heffley. He's inside his house playing video games. There's one thing. It's dark. He is playing with the shades down. Greg is a self confessed indoor kid living his ultimate summer in a fantasy with no rules and responsibilities. Like always, Greg's mom has different plans. She wants to go to a water park. Once they get there, it starts to rain. It is hard to get out because everyone is trying to get out because of the rain.

In the end, Greg's mom and one of Greg's friends mom schedule a weekend with his friend Rowley to go to the beach. Greg and Rowley both know they set it up. While at the beach, Greg and Rowley do many fun things like ride roller coasters and play at the arcade. Once they go home, Greg's mom gets two tickets to a baseball game for father and son time. Once they get there, Greg and his dad get in trouble so they lose their tickets to cops.

All in all, The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is a very good series. If you read one book, you will be hooked. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

If I could change anything about the book, it would be the beginning because it is a little boring. My favourite part of the story is when Greg is at the pool and is doing all the work for the girl he likes. When a kid throws up, she looks at Greg in a way that says "Are you going to get that?" I also like that part because eventually he has to clean it up. My favourite character is Rodrick because he's like an ordinary older brother. My least favourite character is Mom because she ruins all the fun in the story.

LeLe, age 11, Australia

Title: Shiver
Author: Maggie Stiefvater

I've read this really cool book called Shiver. It's about this girl and she's obsessed with wolves and she watches them all the time. One day this boy goes missing and his name is Jack Culper and everyone thinks the wolves have killed him. However on this account they then send out a hunting party to kill the wolves and at the end Sam, one of the wolves as a human, Grace his 'girl' and Olivia her friend go to highs to take the wolf out of the wolves.

Chloe, age 11, England

Title: The Thirteen Secrets
Author: Michelle Harison

This is the third part of the trilogy about Tanya, Fabian, and Red. This is probably the best one. Red is living at Elvsden Manor and she joins a group of people called the Thirteen Secrets, or the Coven. The members have all been affected by the changling trade, and are also a part of a circus. Also, Red is having nightmares about Eldritch, the fey creature that she left at the Hedgewitch's cottage. Now he is back for revenge! There is an epic battle at the end, but you will need to read the Thirteen Treasures (The first book) and the Thirteen Curses (The second book) before this one. They are all written by Michelle Harison.

Kasey, age 11, UK

Title: Ethan's Voice
Author: Rachel Carter
Age range: 9+

If you are a fan of Jacqueline Wilson or Cathy Cassidy, then I will suggest a brilliant book called Ethan's Voice. It is really heart warming and moving and could make you cry. It is about a boy who refuses to speak. The truth about it slowly unravels as you read it. Then he meets a friend. You start to wonder; will Ethan and his friend manage to find his voice that has been lost for so many years?

Isobel, age 11, England

Series: Nancy Drew:
Author: Carolyn Keene

I recommend this series because it's mystery and suspense and cliffhangers. This is definitely a book for mystery people.

Ariel, age 9, Canada

Title: Inheritance Trilogy
Author: Christopher Paolini

I really loved the adventure here in this book. It gave details to make your head come up with the magical place of Alagasia. It has very high flight adventure and everything you could want in a fantasy book. This book is about a boy, the new dragon rider, and his dragon, Saphira. The first book is Eragon. The second is Eldest. The third is Brizingr. The last is Inheritance.

Austria, age 13, USA

Title: The Thirteen Treasures
Author: Michelle Harison

Tanya must go to her grandmother's creaky old house after an incident involving Tanya's secret ability to see fairies. Then, she finds out about the disappearance of a girl from fifty years ago. She also meets Fabian, whose Grandfather was the last person to see the girl. He has been under the suspicion of murder ever since.

This is a really cool book. It involves evil fairies, and immortals, and you just can't ever put it down. It is part of a trilogy.

Anonymous

Title: Hetty Feather
Author: Jacqueline Wilson

Hetty Feather is just the start of Hetty's journey! From Hetty Feather to Sapphire Battersea and then to Emerald Star! As she leaves her foster home from the country side, which has been her home for 6 years, she goes back to the foundling hospital. There she will learn to be a maid for when she has to leave when she is only 14 to became someone's maid!

Jessica, age 10, England

Title: Ivy + Bean
Author: Annie Barrows

This is a book about two 2nd grade girls who were never meant to be friends. Bean is a tomboy and only wears dresses when her mom demands her to plus, loves playing in the dirt and mud. Ivy is a girly girl who loves wearing dresses and likes to stay on her house steps and do magic. But, Bean's mom told her that she needs friends, so Bean finds Ivy and somehow they became friends. To find out how, please read this book. It's a great book for about 7-13 year-olds and has really easy words.

Zoe, age 9, USA

Title: Maximum Ride: Fang.
Author: James Patterson

Iggy, Angel, Gazzy, Fang, Nudge, and Max are all Mutant bird-kids. They are all only 2% human. The rest is 98% bird. Iggy is blind because evil scientists tried to make him have natural night vision, but sadly failed. Angel is the sweet 7 year old girl who may not be as sweet as you think. Gazzy creates bombs and is Iggy's best friend. Nudge is the sweet ten year old girl, who's blabbing mouth just might get them killed. Max is the leader of the group, but the others disagree on this decision. Fang was always there for Max, but now he may be gone FOREVER.......

Braylin, age 10, USA

Title: Schooled
Author: Gordon Korman

Capricorn Anderson, a hippie from Garland Farm, has to go to real middle school when his grandmother falls from a tree. He has a hard time adjusting to real school, will he make friends? This book is very descriptive and very well written. Korman does a great job at really explaining what is going through the character's heads. I really recommend this book to all of you!

Maddie, age 11, USA

Title: The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen lives in the nation of Panem (a post-apocalyptic North America) with her mother and younger sister, Prim. Her family resides in District 12, the poorest of 12 districts ruled by the wealthy Capitol. Katniss provides for her mother and sister by hunting with her friend Gale in the forbidden woods nearby.

As punishment for the districts' rebellion attempt years earlier, the Capitol holds an annual televised event called The Hunger Games. Each district must draw the names of a boy and girl between the ages of 12 and 18. These 24 youths become contestants (called tributes). These tributes must fight to the death.

Klaire, age 13, USA

Title: Finally
Author: Wendy Mass

This book is about a girl who turns 12 and has a list of things to do and each thing she does gives her an injury. This is a good book.

Dalia, age 11, USA

Series: The Kane Chronicles
Title:The Red Pyramid
Author: Rick Riordan

This is my favorite book.

Meredith, age 10, USA

Title: The 39 Clues Series
Author: Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Jude Watson, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park, Margaret Peterson Haddix

I adore The 39 Clues series because it is done by various authors and is a mystery which you have to find the clues. If you win, you get to dominate the world. If you lose, it could lead to death. Amy and Dan Caahill are clue hunters, and every book is about them looking for the clues around the world and they encounter family members that will do anything for world domination. Read to find out who wins!

Stephanie, age 10, USA

Title: Mallory on the Move
Author: Tamara Schmitz

This book is about a little girl that does NOT want to move, because it will interrupt her friendship with her best friend and her "perfect" grades on her school records! When she gets there, she tries to become friends with the 11-year-old next door, but accidentally becomes friends with her brother! And her BFF said that "we will never become friends with boys" What will Mallory do? Find out in Mallory on the move!

Cami, age 9, USA

Title: Black Star, Bright Dawn
Author: Scott O'Dell

This book is about an 18 year old girl named Bright Dawn who races in the Iditarod. A dog sled race held in Alaska. She faces many difficulties including getting attacked by bull moose and surviving the cold Alaskan weather. I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and suspense. And dogs :) Bright Dawns adventure is one you will never forget.

Olivia, age 12, Canada

Title: The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide
Author: Stephanie Meyer

This book tells things about childhood and teenage life, as well as how the person became a vampire. It gives you more insight about vampires and werewolves in general. This is a great book and one of my favorites.

Silvia, age 15, USA

Title: Lost Voices from the Titanic
Author: Nick Barratt

On April 15th 1912 a ship built in England wanted to carry at least 1000 or more citizens to New York city for jobs or for a new life. When an iceberg hit the side of the ship she sank in the middle of the North Atlantic at 2:30am on a deathly freezing night, killing at least 1,517 people on the ship or in the water. Their were 21 boats which saved people that selfishly survived in while the others had lost their lives. This was all the Captain's fault... and he survived too.

Dallas, age 12, New Zealand

Title: The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes
Author: Anne Mazer

As the title suggests, the book depicts the amazing life of a ten-year old. Abby Hayes. Abby is a red-headed girl who loves to write. She is a happy-go-lucky girl and her positive attitude for everything is highly commendable. The book is available in a series. Read any one book and I bet you won't stop until you finish it!

Maria, age 15, Kerala

Title: Thirteenth Child
Author: Patricia W Crede

Eff is a thirteenth child. Thirteenth children are said to cause misfortune and despair. Eff tries to live her life regularly but it never works. Thirteenth Child is a boring book.

Redawnay, age 10, USA

Title: Inheritance
Author: Christopher Paolini

The last book in the Inheritance Cycle, Eragon prepares for his final battle against the evil king tyrant, Galbatorix. But the path is dangerous: Galbatorix knows everything Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, will do. There is also a new rider that is said to be in the story, which is true. It is up to Eragon to bring peace to Alagaesia, but it will be difficult. Will he be able to do it? Or will he fail like the other Dragon Riders before Galbatorix destroyed them? Only time will tell...

Audra, age 14, USA

Title: Candy Girl
Author: Karen McCombie

My favourite book.

Alesha, age 7, United Kingdom