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Stellar star
Brigid Feehan
Stella means “star” in Latin, that’s why everyone calls her Stella Star. It was looking to be a summer of disappointments. Her best friend has moved away and now her family won’t be going to Mahia for Christmas, a favourite family holiday spot. Every summer Stella writes a play for her cousins to perform but who will be in it now? She has to ask her friends and neighbours plus someone new she met on the beach. How will it all work out? And what will she do when her neighbour Jonathon goes missing. I thought this would be a girly book because of the cover but it actually has quite a wide appeal and plus it is well written. Plus it is a New Zealand book too!!!
Reviewed by Kerryn, 12
Recommended reading age: 11+
January, 2008
 Igraine the brave
Cornelia Funke
This is a good read about a nearly 12 year old girl called Igraine, who wishes to be a knight. She is looking forward to a peaceful Birthday. But when her parents accidentally turn themselves into pigs, Igraine has to show more bravery than ever before.
Reviewed by Morgan, 10
Recommended reading age: 8-10
March, 2008
 Transformers
Simon Furman
It is a guide to telling transformers fans about the robots history, strengths and weaknesses. I found the book fascinating and informal.
Reviewed by Nicholas, 9
Recommended reading age: 10-13
 - a must read for a transformers fan
January, 2008
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Antonia Cutlass walks the plank
Nicki Greenberg
This book is very interesting but is very hard to explain. All I can say is that Antonia gets up to all sorts of tricks but then she ends up plotting to close down her Mum’s restaurant. Will they be stopped or will the doors of clams and cutlasses be closed forever?
Reviewed by Louise, 9
Recommended reading age: 8+
January, 2008
 Marley: a dog like no other
John Grogan
This book is a true story about a cute mischievous dog with lots of adventures to his name (good and bad)! Most of them are written down in a funny way. Warning……. it starts to get sad towards the end (always keeping you on tenderhooks) but has an interesting ending.
Reviewed by Morgan, 9
Recommended reading age: 8-12
January, 2008
Way to crochet
Sherrie Michelle Haab
This is the perfect book for learning how to crochet (pronounced crochay). It has heaps of fabulous ideas for Christmas and birthday presents and they all look pretty easy! It covers all the main points of crocheting plus helpful tips and hints making it easy for right and left handers. Once I saw the beautiful, colourful illustrations I couldn’t wait to get started.
Reviewed by Morgan, 9
Recommended reading age: 7-12
January, 2008
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 No time like show time
Michael Hoeye
This is another amazing adventure about Hermux Tantamoq. This time he has to save a show, and save his love…. Will he save them both or will it be too much?
Reviewed by Ellen, 12
Recommended reading age: 10-14
March, 2008
 From geek to goddess
Cathy Hopkins
This book is about a girl called Gemma who is forced to leave her friends and go to an expensive boarding school. She embarks on an adventure where strange things happen and she learns about some important aspects of life – making the most of everything and trying not to act on impulse.
Reviewed by Hannah, 12
Recommended reading age: 10-12
January, 2008
 Shadows in the ice
Des Hunt
This book is about a boy called Tony and his friend Rose. Together they uncover the mystery of a man who long ago was killed in the ice. It takes seven years for something to reappear after falling into the ice and the time has come to find out who the murderer was.
Reviewed by Hannah, 12
Recommended reading age: 10-12
January, 2008
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 Next stop, Neptune
Alvin Jenkins
This book is the best space book I’ve ever read! I love the solar system on the second page. By the way space is my favourite topic because I really like learning about comets and asteroids.
Reviewed by William, 7
Recommended reading age: 6-9
February, 2008
 Actual size
Steve Jenkins
I think it is quite a pretty good story and I also like it because it gives me lots of information. It shows how big animals are face to face.
Reviewed by William, 7
Recommended reading age: 5-7
March, 2008
 Spookiest stories
Paul Jennings
This book has twenty spooky stories for you to read. Some will scare you or make you laugh. My favourite story was the naked ghost. I hope you enjoy reading this book just as much as I did.
Reviewed by Campbell, 9
Recommended reading age: 8-10
February, 2008
 See inside ancient Egypt
Roland Jones
This book has all you need to know about ancient Egypt. This book has over 70 flags to lift. I enjoyed this book so I hope you do too.
Reviewed by Campbell, 9
Recommended reading age: 5-7
February, 2008
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