This book is about a girl, Kumiko, and her little sister, Arisu. Kumiko hates Arisu because she annoys her by waking her up and singing loudly. Both sisters have a guardian dragon, to protect them from the shadow catchers. They both also have unique powers; Kumiko has bravery, and Arisu has the ability to read minds. I …
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Leo and Ralph
The book “Leo and Ralph” is a story of friendship and maturing as you grow older. It is set in two locations: Dundle and Leo’s house. The characters in the text are Leo, Ralph, Gus, Leo’s Mum and Dad. This story is about a boy who has trouble speaking to others until Ralph (an imaginary alien) helps …
Hatchet
Hatchet Gary Paulsen Pan Macmillan 9781509838790 1989 Hatchet is simply perfect. The author Gary Paulsen absolutely nailed the pacing and events in this book. To sum up this response, I relished this paragon. The parts I most enjoyed were certainly the climax and tension that prepended up to every segment of the page. However, I …
Scar Town
Scar Town is an enjoyable book that really hooks the reader in at the first page. This book is really something I have never read before. It is one of the best, I’d say. The book has a big plot twist with Will’s family and is full of murder, mystery, and betrayal. Scar Town is …
Outlaw Girls
Ruby Miles went back in time from 2022 to 1878 to meet Kate Kelly (Ned Kelly’s sister). They looked the same and they were both adventurous and fearless. They worked together to nearly save Ned Kelly and confused the police. I enjoyed the book because of the time horses (where they went to moonlight track …
Stolen
This book is about a girl named Gemma who has been stalked her whole life by a man named Ty. Ty has always felt like Gemma was the perfect one for him. One day, in London airport, Gemma sees a familiar face, as if she’s seen him many times before and they went on the …
Runner
Runner written by Robert Newton is a fantastic book is set in 1919, where a Melbourne boy called Charlie, finds himself with the prime job of running for one of the most dangerous gangster’s, Squizzy Taylor. Charlie is faced with dangerous situations which consistently kept me hooked. Charlie realizes his passion for running and he …
We Didn’t Think It Through
The book ‘We Didn’t Think It Through’ was very well written and Jamie’s story was easy to follow. Most of the characters were likeable however one of his friends that he trusted the most got the three of them into a mess that landed them in a tough spot. Jamie’s journey felt realistic as he …
Egg
The story Egg is an amazing book for many young readers. The setting is located in a beach with eggs as the characters. This book is one of a kind and it is entertaining and an enjoyable read, however it also sends a strong message for many people to learn about being different. I absolutely …