Read what students have to say about some of our books!

Book Reviewed: Hatchet

Location: F PAU Author: Gary Paulson Reviewer: Milan     “Hatchet” is about a boy named Brian. His parents get divorced and he is going to visit his father up North. His mom lives in the city and she gives Brian a hatchet for his stay at his dad’s house. When his bush plane is in the middle of nowhere the pilot has a heart attack. The plane crashes in the lake and all Brian has is a hatchet. Will he survive? I think this is a great book and you should read it.

Book Reviewed: Eclipse

Location: YA  MEY Author: Stephenie Meyer Reviewer : Emma      Bella and Edward are graduating from high school and planning to leave Forks, but then Edward and Jacob, Bella’s best friend who is also a werewolf, smell something. It’s Victoria, a vampire that wants revenge on Edward and Bella for killing James, her mate. Will Victoria succeed in killing Bella, or will Edward and the werewolves be able to protect Bella?

Book Reviewed: Smart Dog

Location: F VEL Author: Vivian Vande Velde Reviewer: Mitchell       If you think dogs can’t talk then you are wrong. "Smart Dog" is about a dog named Sherlock who is a science experiment. Amy finds the dog , takes care of it  and makes sure the science people don’t find him. Will they find the dog or will the kids discover Sherlock’s secret? Read it to find out.

Book Reviewed: Awake and Dreaming

Location: F PEA Author: Kit Pearson Reviewer: Rachel      Theo is a young girl who lives with her mom, Rae. They are really poor and have to beg for money on the streets. Theo moves to Vancouver Island for a few weeks to live with her Aunt. Then a whole bunch of twists and turns happen inTheo’s life. This book is one of my favourite books by a favourite author. The part I liked the best was the ending. Read this book and you will understand what I mean.

Book Reviewed:    Parvana’s Journey

Location: F ELL Author:Deborah Ellis Reviewer:Carly      This book takes place in Afghanistan where the Taliban rule the land. It’s a story about a girl named Parvana who had to cut her hair to make herself look like a boy to make money for her family. In the winter, Parvana and her father go to a camp. But her father grows old and weak and sadly dies. Parvana has to make her way home alone; but not for long. On her way she hears something in the wind. "Is it a kitten?" she asked herself. Or could it be the Taliban? Read this book and find out. I recommend this book fo gr 5-7  students.

Book Reviewed: Inkheart

Location: F FUN Author: Cornelia Funke Name of Reviewer: Michaela      Young Maggie has always been very close to her father. They have told each other everything, even their deepest secrets. But that changes on a dark and stormy night, when a man appears at their door. This event changes her life forever and brings her back sad memories of her mother. It takes her and Mo, her father, on a journey that includes love, sadness, evil, and truth. I recommend this book to anyone from Gr. 4-6.

Book Reviewed: Flood

Book Reviewed: The Daring Game

Author: Kit Pearson Location: F PEA Reviewer: Kendall Eliza has been badgering her parents to let her start Ashdown Boarding School. Finally her parents allow her to go. Her dorm buddies are Carrie, Pam, Jean and Helen. Helen is a boisterous, rebellious girl and Eliza is not sure that she likes her. Helen creates a game called the daring game. She has made a dare for everyone in the dorm. Finally it’s time for Helen`s dare. Helen has the most aweful dare of all. Is Helen brave enough to do it? If so what will happen to her? Read the book and find out.

Book Reviewed: Peter and the Starcatchers

Author: D. Barry & R. Pearson Location: F BAR Reviewer: Cassidy This is an action-packed book about how Peter Pan became a hero. You will find that once you start this book you can`t put it down. I like this book because it explains all about Peter`s childhood as an orphan. This book is very descriptive and once you read the first book the next thing you know you`re reading the whole series!

Book Reviewed: Camp X

Author: Eric Walters Location: F WAL Reviewer: Jake You never get bored of this book because it is always exciting and I think that it is a pretty action-packed book. It might not be good for younger readers because there are quite a bit of guns in it and that is probably not for them. The main characters names are Jack and George and they accidentally break into a camp and get into trouble. They then sign a secrecy oath with the camp and then they help them with their security. Read the book to find out more.

Book Reviewed: The Hobbit

Author: J.R. Tolkien Location: F TOL Reviewer: Thomas I enjoyed “The Hobbit”. It is an awesome book. It is action-packed, and would appeal to intermediate students. It’s a Fantasy book about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who is sent on a quest with a wizard and a band of dwarves to slay the dragon called Smaug. The dragon had invaded the dwarves’ mine in the Misty Mountains. Will Bilbo make it to the mountains and slay Smaug? Read “The Hobbit” and find out.