Thursday, June 16, 2011

Izzie's Book Reviews

Inkheart
Meggi loves books, so does her Father, Mo, a bookbinder, although he has never read aloud to her since her Mother mysteriosly dissapeared. They live quietly until the night a stanger knocks at their door. He has come with a warning that forces Mo to reveal an extraordinary secret - a storytelling secret that will change their lives forever.






This book is written by Cornelia Funke. I would recommend it to kids aged 12 to 15. I would give it a 4 star rating.






Inkspell

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggi thinking of the amazing events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages and changed her life forever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desprate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes.
This is the second book in the Inkheart trilogy, and I would recommend it to kids aged 12 to 15. I would give it a 5 star rating.






Pollyanna
Poor Pollyanna! Penniless and orphaned, she doesn't seem to have much to be happy about. And when she moves in with her harsh Aunt Polly, things start to look even worse. Luckily, Pollyanna has a speacial knack for seeing the bright side of life - and she'll need it!
This book is a retold novel by Eleanor H. Porter. I would reccomend it to children aged 10 - 12. I give it a 3 and a half star rating.





Man vs Beast

Every day thousands of animals die in laboratory experiments. Some say these experiments prvide essential scientific knowledge, while others commit acts of extreme violence in order to stop them. James and Lauren Adams are stuck in the middle. They're CHERUB agents. Trained professionals with one essential advantage: adults never suspect that children are spying on them.
This book is written by Robert Muchamore and is the sixth book in the series. I love the CHERUS series and would give it a 5 star rating! I would recommend it to kids aged 12 - 15.




The Tale Of Despereaux
Here, reader, is the tale of a tiny, sickly mouse with unusally large ears; a mouse who takes his fate into his own hands. It is the tale of a beautiful, flaxen-haired princess, who laughs often and makes eveything around her seem brighter. It is a tale of a poor deaf serving girl, who entertains foolish dreams of splendour. It is a tale of impossible love, of bravery and old-fashioned courage. And, reader, it is a tale of treachery; unlimated treachery.

This book is written by Kate DiCamillo. I would give it a rating of 4 and a half stars and would recommend it to kids aged 12 to 14.

1 comment:

Whaea Jane said...

Woohoo. You have been busy reading. I reckon I might have to try some of the Inkheart books in the next holidays. Thanks for the reviews!