Claudia and The Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club) -By Ann M. Martin

Are you looking for a good mystery book? Well, this book might be for you! As Claudia and her friends read in the newspaper that a jewel thief has been breaking into nearby homes, they start to get really spooked. Will the Phantom Caller scare off the Baby-Sitters Club? Maybe, or maybe not, as they find out that the Phantom Caller they have been scared about is just a classmate…

By Christina

The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe - Theodore Gray and Nick Mann

This book tells you about chemistry and the elements in the periodic table.  It also show you how the perodic table got its shape.  I think the book is interesting for people that are interested in science. It has lots scientific facts that you might not know. I rate it 7 out of 10. 

by Henry

Ranger's Apprentice - John Flanagan

This book is about a ranger's apprentice who faces danger in his everyday life.Will, the apprentice, trains hard and is always ready for action. While hunting down a monster called the Kalkara, he lives in constant fear for his master. WIll's actions will decide his master's fate. This book is full of surprises and you never know what's going to happen on the next page.
by Celina

Northwood - Brian Falkner

This is a daring book about a girl who likes a challenge. Northwood was written by Brian Falkner and illustrated by Donovan Bixley. Cecilia Undergarment is determined to rescue a sad and neglected dog but that doesn’t turn out very well. Luckily Cecilia can talk to animals. I really enjoyed "Northwood" and it would have to be one of my most favourite books.               By Holly

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever - Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley lives a horrible life as a wimpy kid. In "Cabin Fever", Greg gets trapped in his house in a snow storm with his family. In the meantime, his dad is having the time of his life. Greg's little brother Manny has never got in trouble in other books in the series but in Cabin Fever he turns off all the power in the house and Greg finds out when he goes to try reboot the power. Greg usually goes to school on the bus till a kid chases him with a stick.
 
By Nick

The Golden Door - Emily Rodda

This is a great book about an enemy trying to destroy the city. The Warden sends anyone who wants to go outside the city wall to find the enemy and destroy it. Rye's brother is lost outside the wall and Rye's challenge is to find his brothers and destroy the enemy. What Rye encounters will try to kill him.

by Max

Charm Hall - Tabitha Black

The magic all begins when something magical comes into Paige, Summer and Shannon's lives. The characters are Page, Summer, Shannon, Abigail (the mean one), Miss Linnet (the principal), Lavinia Charm (the founder of the school) and many other girls at the school. I like this book because it has drama, action and humour. I am reading this book at the moment and I think you should.

 

by Zarah

Little House in the Big Woods - Laura Ingalls Wilder

This book is based on Laura’s life growing up with her sisters Mary and Carrie, and Pa and Ma in the U.S during the 1870s. There are eight more books in this series. I like this book because it is a good history book, it tells you about the olden days and what people did. It is interesting to read about things like making sugar candy, maple syrup, butter and bacon. I think kids both boys and girls over 9 would like this book.  

by Isobel 

Meet Wild Boars - Meg Rosoff and Sophie Blackall

This book is about four wild boars who are dirty, smelly, bad-tempered and rude. This book taught me it is important to not judge people by their looks unless they are wild boars. This book is based on wild boars having a chance to be good. If you read this book you will find out whether the wild boars behaved or not. This book is a really good book because even though the wild boars are naughty they really make you laugh.

 

By Georgia

Giraffes Can’t Dance - Giles Andrede and Guy Parker-Rees

Giraffes Can’t Dance is an excellent book that I have read over and over again. It showed me the importance to keep on trying.  It features many animals at a special festival  including a giraffe who thinks he can’t dance. I think children at many ages can sit down and enjoy this wonderful book. So buy it, borrow it - I don’t care - but please get it because you might find the answer to ‘Can Giraffes Dance’?

 

by Georgia 

The Folk of the Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton

The Folk of the Faraway Tree is part of a series of three books by Enid Blyton.  The book was published about 60 years ago and is still very popular.  The four children in this book have many fun, strange and extremely thrilling adventures in the magic Faraway Tree which is in the enchanted wood.  The Magic Faraway Tree has lots of magical people living in it such as a man who dresses up in kettles and saucepans, a man with a big round face like the moon, a fairy, pixie and all sorts of mythical and magical creatures.  This book is amazing, I wished I lived near the enchanted wood!            by Bonnie

Skating School - White Skate Wishes By Linda Chapman

This is a book about a girl called Emily Walker who has always loved ice- skating. Join her as she is whisked away into the land of Ice and Winter to practise her skating skills. Along with an unexpected change, she makes new friends as well as a best friend that turns into an enemy.  If you love imaginative and magic stories, then this book might be for you! 

by Christina

My Royal Story: Marie Antoinette - by Kathryn Lasky

This book is one of the wonderful books in the "My Royal Story" series. It is the diary of an Austrian princess named Marie Antoinette. In the future she is rule France with her not-so-attractive but interesting husband Louis 14th. The story is based on the important parts of her life. If you like history and a bit of fun, this book is for you!    by Georgia and Lydia

Hooray for Diffendoofer Day - Jack Prelutsky and Lane Smith

Hooray for Diffendoofer Day was written 7 years after the death of Dr Seuss based on ideas and sketches that he left in his office. It celebrates the whacky, zany and totally divergent thinking that typifies Seuss' work and makes it so memorable. This book reminds us of the importance of being true to ourselves and the importance of diversity. There's also a not-so-subtle comment on national testing. Don't we all wish we could go to this school? - by Mr F