My Nan
Jillian Powell and Maddy McClellan
Main characters: Young boy's grandma
This Nan is different to other grandmas. She eats hot dogs and drinks out off cans. She also has fifteen pet rats. The book is all about the adventures the boy and his Nan have. This Nan is funny she does the weirdest things.
Reviewed by Lukas, 7
Recommended reading age: 2-6
January, 2008
The book of time
Guillaume Prévost
Ten days ago Sam’s father disappeared but Sam’s Dad has been away this long before so Sam’s family aren’t concerned in the slightest. But then Sam discovers the secret statue of time travel. Could this be the cause of Allan Faulkner’s disappearance.
Reviewed by Emmy, 11
Recommended reading age: 12+
February, 2008
Vampire plagues: London
Sebastian Rook
This is a great horror book, where Jack – the poor boy who lives at the dock meets with Ben – a wealthy boy with his sister Emily – his world turns upside down because Ben tells him, he needs help defeating a vampire god. This is the first one in the series.
Reviewed by Ellen, 12
Recommended reading age: 12+
March, 2008
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Monster
Michael Salmon
The main characters are Siggy and Michael Plummer.
Michael makes friends with Siggy the monster. I really liked the pictures and the flaps to look through.
Reviewed by Lukas, 7
Recommended reading age: 3-8
March, 2008
 Real food, real fast
Sam Stern
I loved this book because it had awesome cooking ideas and easy methods. The book also had great pictures, nice foods and a whole lot of fun. I didn’t manage to make everything in this book but what I made tasted brilliant. I think anyone into cooking will love this book and it’s easy to learn for beginners.
Reviewed by Nathan, 11
Recommended reading age: 9 +
February, 2008
The world of astronomy
Carole Stott
It’s a book about theories and galaxies. Anything related to the topic of astronomy. The pictures looked so realistic and interesting. The vocabulary is a bit challenging. Older children with an interest in astronomy will enjoy it though.
Reviewed by Nicholas, 9
Recommended reading age: 10-13
January, 2008
New legends of Aotearoa: New Zealand birds
Irene Swadling
I really like this book because the facts are really interesting. I also like it because New Zealand birds are cool and help New Zealand and other countries look beautiful.
Reviewed by William, 7
Recommended reading age: 6-10
February, 2008
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