 Why did the chicken cross the road?
14 different authors
Scientists, humans, even authors have pondered this question “why did the chicken cross the road?” You will probably be thinking “Duh to get to the other side”. But no!
There are other explanations why the chicken crossed the road. And there are funny pictures to go with the explanations as well. This is an outrageous book that will keep your heart rate up :)
Reviewed by Mridula, 12
Recommended reading age: 8-13
January, 2008
 Castles and catastrophes
Ros Asquith
Cordelia is a literary super star who wants to write stories about ye olde medieval times. But when Cordelia finds out that her new school is Falmer North (home to hoodies and hooligans), her best best friend Callum’s dad is having an affair and her annoying family arguments happen again, she just doesn’t have enough time to write her story….until her new school holds a literary competition!
Reviewed by Emmy, 11
Recommended reading age: 10+
February, 2008
Funny business
Helaine Becker
Clowning around, jokes, cartoons, what else could be more entertaining. This hilarious book of fun can make you make people laugh until their sides split.
Reviewed by Louise, 9
Recommended reading age: 9-20
January, 2008
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 The palace of laughter
Jon Berkeley
Angel acrobats, talking tigers and cackling circus people. When Miles finds out there’s a circus in town he instantly goes there. But Circus Oscuro is a different circus and this circus is the one that leads him to adventure…………..
Reviewed by Louise, 9
Recommended reading age: 8+
January, 2008
 Edwardo the horriblest boy in the whole wide world
John Burningham
The main characters are Edwardo and lots of adults.
Edwardo kept on doing mean things and became nicer. It’s an okay book.
Reviewed by Lukas, 7
Recommended reading age: 2-5
March, 2008
 After the storm
Nick Butterworth
I love this book because I used to love Percy the park keeper stories and I still do but only a little bit and I also have the tapes. The story is awesome and I really want to read the books.
Reviewed by William, 7
Recommended reading age: 4-7
February, 2008
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 Spy dog
Andrew Cope
This is a brilliant book about a super-intelligent spy dog called Lara who’s present mission is to lie low with a family, pretending to be normal. Sometimes when people are in trouble, she uses her super-natural abilities to save them. However, Lara has problems of her own……
Reviewed by Morgan, 10
Recommended reading age: 8-10
March, 2008
The great and awful summer
Mitzi Dale
Sarah Leanne has just been accepted into a summer job at CC lodge, the coolest place in town (well, out of town). When she gets there her boss is crying about something, her other boss is disappearing and her movie star crush is staying near her. Could Cate’s disappearance have something to do with the movie star. You have to read this to find out!!!
This book is for older readers and I didn’t understand some parts properly.
Reviewed by Emmy, 11
Recommended reading age: 13+
February, 2008
 The outriders
Ed Decter
This is a really cool book about a group of kids who hate being bored. They decide to go on an expedition – by themselves. They realise not everything is as easy as it seems – especially when they find a group of dangerous thieves.
Reviewed by Morgan, 9
Recommended reading age: 9-12
January, 2008
 Take the long path
Joan de Hamel
This book is about a boy called David who discovers a nest of yellow eyed penguins down on the beach near his families farm. One day when he is with the penguins he finds an elderly Maori man who draws him into a supernatural adventure and a search for David’s identity.
Reviewed by Hannah, 12
Recommended reading age: 10+
January, 2008
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