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Year 8 Recommendations and Reviews

Have a look at [|Good Reads] or [|Inside a Dog]. These are online book communities. They are great places to find book suggestions and see what your friends are reading!

Have a look at this link - something for everyone! [|Best Young Adult Novels]

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Sample Review Tomorrow when the War Began

__**Author**__: John Marsden __**Genre:**__ A mixture of action and drama, with a little bit of romance thrown in.

If you liked the film you are going to enjoy the book even more!

You will meet Ellie and independent, feisty teenager who goes out camping in the Australian bush for a week with her friends Homer Yannos, Lee Takkam, Kevin Holmes, Corrie Mackenzie, Robyn Mathers and Fiona Maxwell. While they are deep in the bush they hear some planes flying overhead, no noticed is taken. What they realise when they return is that the country has been invaded and they are in the middle of a war.

The characters are my favourite part of this book. You just can't put it down as you want to find out what happens to them and who will come out alive. The other great thing is that there are 7 books in this series, so if you like this one you can keep reading.

4.5/5 Ms Thaw

Then

__**Author:**__ Morris Gleitzman **__Genre:__ A historical fiction with action and drama ** This novel is very different from the light and humorous work of Morris Gleitzman. The main characters are Felix and Zelda who are living in Germany during WWII, Felix is a Jew which means that he must hide from the Nazi's in order to survive. They meet other characters along the way as they struggle to stay hidden and stay together.

There are a lot of suspenseful moments during the novel that really make you keep reading to find out what happens. Gleitzman also writes about the characters in such a way that you get involved in their lives and really worry about how they are going to end up.

This is the second book in a 3 book series so you will need to read __**ONCE**__ first and then read this one and then follow it up with **__NOW.__ This is what I really like about this series because one book just isn't enough! **

**5/5!!!** Ms Patton

Reviews alphabetically by Author

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__ Book __ : Once __ Author: __ Morris Gleitzman __ Genre: __ A historical fiction with action and drama Once is a story about a boy called Felix who is a Jewish orphan living in Poland and leaves the orphanage because of the war? He meets a girl called Zelda and he hides from the Nazis with her. They become very close and are like brother and sister. He also meets a bunch of other kids and keeps them safe. It is a very well written book. And it is sad at times. It is my favorite book. And I recommend it to anyone one that is looking for a good book to read. But after you read it you need to read the other two books called now and then.

5/5 Katie.h 8A2

A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
 * Genre:** A dramatic novel, a bit gothic, with comedy and anticipation
 * Summary**: Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man who despises Christmas. He Pays his assistant minimum wage and doesn’t even buy coal for the fire. But this all changes when his business partner’s ghost visits him and tells he will be haunted by three more ghosts.

I like this book because it is well written and is quite funny. It makes you want to keep reading and has lots of surprises.

4/5 Katerina Chekunov

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 * The Complete Sherlock Holmes**

Sherlock Holmes is the one we all think of when we think detective.//

// With his amazing logic and quirky habits he makes the perfect main character to the famous detective stories. Dr Watson is Holmes’s best friend and together they solve the strangest of mysteries. //

// I enjoy these books because of the unique characters. // // Rating: 5/5 //

// Gabriel Tighe //

//__Cards on the Table__//

//Author: Agatha Christie// //Genre: Crime/Mystery.//



//Mr. Shaitana, an art collector, invites Hercule Poirot, Ariadne Oliver, Colonel Race and Superintendant Battle, All of which could be called “sleuths”, to a game of bridge.// //He also invited four people, who he suspected of killing someone.// //These people are Ms. Meredith, Dr. Roberts, Mrs. Lorrimer and Major Despard.// //The sleuths played bridge in one room and the four suspected killers in another. During the night of bridge, Mr. Shaitana was stabbed with a stiletto pin in cold blood.// //One of the four sleuths investigates one of the suspected killers in a chilling novel of suspense and fun.//

//4.5/5.// //By Jack Holburn//

//__The emperor’s snuffbox__//

//Author: John Dickson Carr.// //Genre: Murder mystery.//

//

In court, Eve Niell and Ned Atwood are getting a divorce. Soon after, Eve has found a new French boyfriend named Toby Lawes. Soon after, Eve moves into the same street as Toby in the villa Bonheur. In the villa across the street is where Toby’s family lives. On the top floor resides the study of Maurice Lawes, Toby’s father. He had recently acquired a snuffbox, which used to be owned by Napoleon Bonaparte.

Ned Atwood stormed into Eve’s villa and wanted to know why she lad fallen in love with Toby. Out of Eve’s window Maurice’s study could be seen. They saw someone enter the study, pick up a firing iron and whack Maurice over the head and smash the snuffbox.

This is an entertaining book with many twists and turns but the book is very hard to come by.

4/5 By Jack Holburn


 * The Title:** Class A.
 * The Author:** Robert Muchamore.
 * Genre of text:** The genre of Class A is romance, action and drug dealing.
 * A Summary:** James goes onto a mission in England to stop Kieth Moore's gang from drug dealing cocaine or known as coke. James eventually catches him with friends Kyle, Nicole, and Kerry to help him catch Kieth Moore and put him and his gang behind bars.
 * Why I like the text:** because it is easy to read but their are some parts that are really weird but that is because i like it.
 * A Rating:** i am rating this book a 4 and 1/2 out of 5.
 * Why I like the text:** because it is easy to read but their are some parts that are really weird but that is because i like it.
 * A Rating:** i am rating this book a 4 and 1/2 out of 5.


 * By Ryan Gutbier**

By Bram Stoker
 * Dracula **
 * Genre:** Gothic and horror
 * Summary:** Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to carry out a realty transaction with Count Dracula. On the way to the Dracula Castle, he encounters peasants and farmers who warn him about the Count. He ignores them and keeps going to the castle. He starts thinking something is strange when the carriage that the Count had arranged for him is attacked by wolves on the way to the castle. Count Dracula traps him and forbids him from going into some parts of the castle. But Jonathan has to get home to his fiancée, Mina. But then something happens to Mina’s friend, Lucy. How does Jonathan escape? And what happens next......

I like this book because it is well written and has some action in it. It is also sad because the vampires prey on people.

4.5/5

Katerina Chekunov

The Dragonfly Pool

Author: Eva Ibbotson

Genre: A mix of Drama and Friendship, Jealousy and Romance

This is a good book and I think it would make a good movie

You meet the main characters, Tally and Karil. Karil is the son of the King of Bergania. Tally is a poor daughter of a low-paying doctor. This is during the times of when Hitler was over-taking all the countries. Tally is shipped off to a boarding school on a scholarship, and that’s where the magic begins.

My favourite part of the book is the event’s that happened to the children. It is very hard to put the book down, and sucks you in further and further. Eva Ibbotson has written plenty more books to read if you liked this one.

Rating: 4 and a half stars :)

 by Zoe Oliver

=Horrible History Series = **The author:** Terry Deary **Genre:** History and Gore **A brief summary:** Terry Deary tells you about true history that has happened from the Stone Age to the world war two. From the wicked rulers to Rowdy revolutions, it’s the best series by Terry Deary.


 * Why I like it: ** Some books have blood shed, criminal stories, it also has handbooks on just about anything. My favourite one that I remember is the Handbook on how to be a criminal.
 * A Picture of the Book:**

**My rating:** 9/10  Sahan Fernando


 * Title: Pencil Of Doom **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**A picture of the book:**
 * Author:** Andy Griffiths
 * Genre:** Comedy
 * Summary:** It’s about a boy called Henry McThrottle and his friends. One day his teacher, Mr. Brainfright teaches them some life skills (aka magic tricks) and he needs Henrys pencil to make it disappear. He successfully makes it disappear but then he starts choking on it and fell out the window. From then on he thought that the pencil was cursed.
 * Why I like the book:** I like this book because its by Andy Griffiths and he writes really funny books.
 * My rating:** 4 ½ / 5

Luke Lutz 8A2 <span style="color: #ff0090; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 50px;">Pretty Little Devils __**<span style="color: #ff0090; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Author: **__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Nancy Holder __** Genre: **__ Thriller __** Summary: **__ Hazel Stone wants to be a part of the hottest clique in school, the Pretty Little Devils, but instead she is stuck with not so popular people. Hazel has always spent her life as a no one—when suddenly everything changes. The PLDs invite Hazel to one of the group's famous parties, held at the site of one of their babysitting jobs. Before Hazel knows it, she's in with the in crowd—and she couldn't be more thrilled! But nothing turns out the way she expects. Especially when one her classmates becomes deadly jealous of her and starts killing out the competition.

My Rating: 4/5

Stephanie La Motta 8A2

Book: Cherub The Recruit Author: Robert Muchamore Genre: A fiction Mystery and Action book with a bit of comedy and romance squeezed in Cherub the Recruit is about a boy whose father and mother died. He goes to this institute and spy school. This spy school is for orphans only and only the brainiest, sportiest kids get in. But to get in you have to go through rigorous tests including the most feared of all, basic training. It’s so complicated and hard a lot of people drop out. This Book, cherub the recruit is about James Choke A.K.A James Adams story of passing basic training and the first mission.

What I like about this book is that it was funny but the suddenly it got serious. It has mystery in it as well and I have always liked that genre. If you like Mystery, Action and comedy this book is for you. The Book Cover Rating 5/5 By John Kounetas

**// I Know What You Did Last Wednesday //**

Author: Anthony Horowitz Genre: Action, Crime.

This book is part of the Diamond Brothers series.

It is about two brothers Tim and Nick Diamond who are home alone while their parents are on a holiday. Tim is invited to a reunion. When he gets to the reunion, there is a rumour that there is a killer on the loose. It is like a trap. People are terrified. This is a book about trying to stop the killer.

My favourite bit is when they get to the reunion, they find out there is a killer on the loose. I would give it 3 stars out of 5.

Jim Millman (Hilly-Joe)

// //Review//

//Reviewer – Hector Harley 8B2//

//Title – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows// //Author – J.K Rowling// //Genre – Fantasy and action.// //Rating – 4.5 STARS//

//If you liked this book, you would like the rest of the Harry Potter Series.//

//HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS is a great book. Harry is just about to turn 17, and because of that, the protective charm that was placed around him by his mother will stop, and he will be vulnerable to Lord Voldermort. Before Dumbledore died, he left Harry with a job to do. Collect the Horcruxes to defeat Lord Voldermort. But danger and deceit lies in his way. Will Harry find the Horcruxes or will Lord Voldermort triumph and take over the Wizarding world?//

//This book was great because of the way it was written. Every one I know, including me, has said that this book or the whole series is a great read. They are hard to put down, and are thrilling to read. It was a great series and I really enjoyed reading it//

//Review of The Curios Incident of the Dog in the Night-time:// //By Mark Haddon// //The Genre of this book is Mystery//

//This book enters the world of a 15-year old boy with Autism. He is incredibly intelligent yet lacks any social abilities and is a little strange. One night he finds the body of his neighbours dog on the road with a pitchfork sticking out. He writes the book from his perspective and how he feels. He wants to find out who killed the dog. His father finds out about the investigation and wants him to stop but the boy is determined and slowly finds out more than he expected.//

//I Really loved this book for I enjoy mystery and seeing from someone with Autism's point of view makes it interesting.// //Rating 5/5// //By Daniel Horwood//

S ISTERS <span style="color: #660066; display: block; font-family: 'Baskerville Old Face'; font-size: 20pt; text-align: center;">By Danielle Steel Four sisters, a Manhattan brownstone, and a tumultuous year of loss and courage… //

** Candy ** is blazing her way through Paris, New York and Tokyo as fashion’s latest international supermodel. ** Tammy **has a job producing the most successful hit show on TV, and a home she loves in Hollywood. ** Sabrina **, the eldest is an ambitious young lawyer in New York. ** Annie ** lives in Florence, devoted only to her art. This novel is a mix between romance, drama, and a bit of action thrown in. I recommend this book for people of all ages.

This is a story about 4 sisters, who are successful in their own rights. Candy, Tammy, Sabrina and Annie live 4 very different, separate lives. On one Fourth of July weekend, as they do every year, the four sisters come home to Connecticut for their family’s annual gathering. But before the holiday is over, tragedy strikes and their world is utterly changed. Suddenly, they need to support each other and their father, and to pick up the pieces while one sister struggles to heal her shattered body and soul…
 * About the book **

Sisters by Danielle Steel is an excellent read, and there’s almost 0 flaw to this story at all. It reminds me of the relationship between my sister and I because I sometimes fight with her, but at most times we’re happy. It has a nice cover, which tells you that there are four sisters; a fantastic storyline and I feel that it is a story that you can learn from. Overall, the ending is positive, and although knowing that the real world out there doesn’t always end in good, it’s good to hope and carry on living positively.
 * Book review **
 * Rating: ** ☆☆☆☆☆


 * Reviewer: ** Olivia Toussas

__<span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; white-space: nowrap;">DELTORA QUEST __

Author: Emily Rodda Genre: Action, Puzzle, Mystery, Fantasy

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<span style="font-size: 1.033em; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px 0px; text-indent: -18pt;">Leaf, Barda and Jasmine goes to a trip around the Land of Deltora to find the seven gems that was stolen by the Dark king. They face a lot of danger to defeat the monsters that keeps the gems, and at the same time, they meet the unique peoples around Deltora. This book is adventurous, and there is a lot of mystery included. Interesting puzzles are included in the book that you can solve your self. =====

This book is one of the few books that I can’t stop reading. It takes me into the world inside the book. I love the characters too- they are all unique and different.
5/5

Louie Evans 8B2

Title; Just Crazy

Author; Andy Griffiths Genre; Comedy Review; This book, or these series of books, are a bunch of humorous stories about a boy named Andy. Andy always finds himself in a sticky situation whether it is floating off with a bunch of helium balloons, or his dog eating his homework. Danny is Andy’s best friend, and together they make the perfect combination for idiocy. If you like a laugh and a bunch of stupid stories, this is defiantly the book for you. The level of reading is not difficult and each story itself is only about 10 pages long. Defiantly a must read book.

I like this book because it made me laugh. By Liam Ford 8B2

=Dragonkeeper.=

This is a review about Garden of the Keeper. I find it to be a really good book. Maybe because it’s fantasy and I love fantasy but it is an enjoyable novel for all ages. The story is set in Ancient China in the middle of the Han Dynasty. A slave girl named Ping is working in an imperial palace ruled by a cruel Master called Lan. It is her job to complete his duties as a Dragonkeeper by feeding the 2 Dragons. Unfortunately, later on a dragon dies and is hacked to pieces and made into a pickle so the emperor wouldn’t find out on of his dragons has died. The girl feels bad for that dragon and takes it out for a walk and cleans up its pen. Little does she know that the cruel Master Lan has sold it to a dragon-hunter. Together with the dragon, she escapes the hunters clutches but the Hunter has shot a steel arrow through the dragons wing, tearing it in mid flight. I like the fact that each story has bits about China and it always make you want to read a little more. In all I think the book is a great all-rounder and the series is perfect! By Gianni Marchionno. 5/5 (Sorry Miss Thaw, it wouldn't let me upload the image of the book)

**Brief Summary:** James has trouble at school. He is failing and everyone calls his mum fat. He has a hard time everywhere the only time he can have fun is when he is with his mates. They still have a joke at his fat mum. When he comes home from school one day he finds his mum dead. She mixed alcohol with her medicinal pills. James finds out because his Step-Dad. He hates him, and so does Lauren. His sister. After they are treated for shock, James and Lauren go to a Foster House. Which is called Cherub. They meet all these new kids and when James is a Orange Shirt, all the kids say “Sorry cant talk to ORANGE SHIRTS” After a few tough weeks of being alone, James has his first mission. He succeeds and goes up to the next shirt colour.
 * Title:** The Recruit
 * Author:** Robert Muchamore
 * Genre:** Adventure/Action

I like the text because it is a great book and series. Really hard book to put down.

Rating: 4/5

Matt Redzepi

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Title: skullduggery pleasant

Character: skullduggery pleasant

Setting: the year 2000 in England

Author: Derek Landy

Genre: fantasies and action

Rating:

Review: it is about a person (Skullduggery Pleasant) who has magic powers and teaches them to a young girl who joins him on his adventures. These two go around fighting the “bad guys” with their magical powers. Skullduggery Pleasant is a sly man whose is not a man at all he is actually a skeleton. While Stephanie Edgly is just a disobedient schoolgirl that likes to muck around and she loves her martial arts. This book is an exciting book that plays with your mind and makes you think if magic is really that far away…

=** Title: **Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone=


 * Author: ** JK Rowling


 * Genre: ** Action, Fantasy.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone is a great book. It was the book that got me into the Harry Potter Series. The story is about a boy who lost his parents due to some Wizarding activity. He finds out that he’s actually a wizard and goes to Hogwarts with his best friend Ronald Weasley. He finds out that Lord Voldermort killed his parents.

Rating: 4.5/5

Patrick Santiago

Zac Jensen Rating 5/5

This book is about a small town in southern California. When one second every one above the age of 15 is there the next they are gone. Cut off from the outside world completely alone no one knows what to do. Then the kids from coats academy arrive. It is ok at first but than people start to develop strange powers and start to challenge the leadership of the coats kids. I think this is a book that people would enjoy also there are 2 other books in this series if you enjoy this one.

H arry Potter

And the __ Philosopher Stone __ …

__ Author: __ JK Rowling __ Genre: __ Fantasy __ Brief Summary: __ Harry Potter is a child whose parents were killed by a wizard called Voldermort. When he turned 11, he found out that he is a wizard. He is about to start school at Hogwarts. Hagrid told him that he was a wizard. When Harry went to school, he found himself in big trouble when he interfered with something he saw Hagrid take out of the Wizard Bank. __ Why I like the text: __ I like the text because I think that Harry Potter books are interesting and that I like reading fantasy books. __ Picture of the Text: __

__ Rating: __<span style="font-family: 'ヒラギノ明朝 ProN W3'; font-size: 18pt;">☆☆☆☆☆ I loved the book :D <span style="font-family: 'ヒラギノ明朝 ProN W3'; font-size: 18pt;">By Alessia Vendetti <span style="font-family: 'ヒラギノ明朝 ProN W3'; font-size: 18pt;">Hope You Enjoy It :D

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Twilight is a romantic book about a teenage girl, Bella, falling in love with an attractive teenage boy, Edward. But there’s a twist. Edward’s a vampire. Bella soon finds out what he really is, but she also finds out that he doesn’t feed on humans, he feeds on animals and she’s still in love with him. But things start to fall a part when Edward’s not the only vampire in town. Vampires are on the loose and they’re thirsty for //human// blood. If you love a book full of romance and action, I highly recommend this book!======

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= SAS SNIPER =

By Rob Maylor and Robert Macklin Non – Fiction

SAS SNIPER is a book full of action, sorrow and exciting events. The story follows Rob Maylor, a real retired Australian SAS operative through his life of how he became an elite sniper, what he did as one and where he is now. This is a book for people who are interested in different wars, Afghanistan, sniping or for someone who just wants to read a different type of book.

I rate this book

4/5

A great book overall.


 * __Dork Diaries Review__**

Author: Rachel Renée Russell Genre: A bit of romance and drama

You will just love this book and when you start to read it, the book will enthral you, especially if you like those school drama shows!

Nikki is pretty much a dork - there isn’t really any other way to explain it. Nikki has a few things bad about her. For example, she wears the ugliest outfits, this bully called Maxine who thinks she is the best girl in the world always picks on her at school and Nikki has the most clueless parents in the universe! She also falls in love with a guy that barely even notices her. In this book, Nikki has to resolve all of these problems before she goes absolutely insane!

I know it’s kind of complicated to work out what’s happening in the book, but I think that this book is great and most people should have a go of reading it. It’s not called a best seller for nothing. 5/5 Amy Walker.

__**The key to Rondo (the book i read during the holiday)**__


 * Author: Emily Rodda**
 * Genre: Fantasy, Action and a little bit of a Mystery**


 * As his Great Aunt died, Leo was given a music box that has been passed around his family for a long time. When his cousin, Mimi, comes to his house with her dog Mutt, Leo’s quiet life was ruined. Mimi had great interest to the box, and broke the rule of not turning the key more than three times. As she turned the key four times, the Blue Queen came out of the box and took Mutt into the world of Rondo, the place that was painted on the music box. Leo was then forced to go to Rondo with Mimi, who wanted save Mutt from the Blue Queen. Can Leo and Mimi get Mutt back? Can they defeat the Blue Queen? And what is the secret of Rondo?**


 * I do like the way Emily Rodda writes her stories- it takes me into the world and makes me feel like I’m with the characters, investigating and fighting the enemy. I love the characters in Rondo too, they are all funny and unique.**


 * I give this book a 4.5/5**


 * Louie Evans**




 * NAME:** THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS.
 * AUTHOR:** BY JOHN BOYNE.
 * GENRE:** FICTION AND FACT.


 * SUMMARY:** ONE DAY BRUNO LEAVES HIS OLD HOUSE AND ALL HIS FRIENDS BEHIND, HE HAS KNOW ONE TO PLAY WITH ANYMORE AFTER SCHOOL, SO HE GOES EXPLORING AND FIND A SMALL BOY NAMED SHMUEL, A COUPLE MORE DAYS AFTER THIS SHMUELS PAPA HAS GONE MISSING AND HE ASKS BRUNO TO HELP HIM (AND HE DOES) THEY GO SEARCHING FOR HIM BUT ONCE INSIDE OF THE CAMP THEY CANT GET OUT AND ARE CALLED TO A GAS CHAMBER. AFTER THAT IT IS A TRAGIC DEATH THAT BRUNO SHOULDN'T HAVE HELPED SHMUEL.


 * RATING:** I RATE THIS BOOK A 4 OUT OF 5 BECAUSE IT IS A GREAT BOOK BUT I WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER IF BRUNO DIDN'T DIE.


 * BY RYAN GUTBIER**




 * NAME:** CLASS A
 * AUTHOR:** ROBERT MUCHAMORE
 * GENRE:** LOVE AND ACTION


 * SUMMARY:** JAMES HAS JUST FINISHED BASIC TRAINING AND HAS HIS SECOND MISSION, HE HAS TO INFILTRATE A DRUG BASS AND TRY TO GET INFORMATION AND BUST THEM SO THEY GO TO JAIL. JAMES HAS A COUPLE OF FRIENDS ARE ALL THERE AND HAVE TO HELP JAMES OUT. BUT ONE OF JAMES'S FRIENDS HAS BEEN KICKED OUT OF CHERUB BECAUSE SHE HAD SOME DRUGS, JAMES DID BUT HE DIDN'T GET KICKED OUT BECAUSE HE HAD I TABLET OF COKE (COCAINE)**.**


 * RATING:** I RATE THIS BOOK A 5 OUT OF 5 BECAUSE IT DOESN'T STOP WITH THE ACTION AND BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD BOOK.


 * BY RYAN GUTBIER**

The Gizmo

By Paul Jennings

The Gizmo is a humorous book for all ages, it was first published in Australia in 1994.

The main character Stephen is a very concientious person who gets into trouble when his friend Floggit talks him into stealing a gizmo from an electrical store. Just as he takes it he notices a sign reading: THIEVES WILL BE PUNISHED. These words prove to be true, and take effect shortly after he steals the gizmo. The gizmo sticks like glue to the person that stole it and every 20 seconds the person closest to Stephen gets some of his clothing and he get some of theirs. He gets a joggers outfit, some old tramp clothes, a bridal gown, a bikini and many more.

At the start Stephen did wrong and had to deal with the results. But Stephen does his best to put things right and at the same time getting revenge on Floggit.

The Gizmo is a funny book with some great drawings even if you don't like reading you will probably like this book.

3.5/5 Dexter Shaw



‘The Messenger’ by Mark Zuzak

‘The Messenger’, is about a cab driver named Ed Kennedy who lives in a shack. He one day receives a poker card in the mail with a list of address’. He then starts his journey as the messenger doing good deeds for the citizens of his hometown.

What I really liked was the choice of characters and their background. They weren’t the average characters you find in most stories. They all had secrets.

I didn’t really like the ending. It didn’t answer all my questions and left me hanging. In other words there wasn’t enough info. Overall a great read. I would definitely recommend reading it. If you like the genre of mystery you will definitely get a kick out of this.

I give it a four out of five.

by Xavier Livingston 8a2