Book Review banner

Book Reviews

9A have reviewed their favourite books.

Fire Bringer by David Clement-Davies

Fire Bringer cover

Fire Bringer is an adventure book about a deer called Rannoch, born with the mark of an oak leaf on his forehead. He is the chosen one who will save his herd, but he must escape to survive.
Listen to find out why this book is definitely recommended.


Dead Girls Don't Write Letters by Gail Giles

Dead Girls Don't Write Letters cover

In Dead Girls Don't Write Letters, Sunny, whose sister Jazz has been killed in a fire, receives a letter from her supposedly dead sister. When she arrives Sunny has two main goals: to find out who 'not-Jazz' is and to get rid of her.
Listen to find out what makes this a 'five star' book.


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon

Book cover

This book is about Christopher and what happens when his neighbour's dog gets killed by a garden fork.
Listen to find out why this book is recommended.


Last Chance by Sarah Dessen

Last Chance cover

In Last Chance, Colie, who at home is an outcast, moves to North Carolina and finds she is actually worth something.
Listen to find out what makes this such a good book.


Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight cover

Twilight is a teenage romance which is very complicated.
Listen to this recommendation for teenagers who are into romances, but like gruesome stories as well.


and listen to why this book is perfect for those who like romances with a twist.


New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon cover

New Moon is the sequel to Twilight in which Bella finds out that vampires are not the only supernatural creatures in the world.
Listen to why this book is recommended.


Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse cover

Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight series.
Listen to comments about a book that was really enjoyed.


Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz

Raven's Gate cover

Raven's Gate is a really good adventure book.
Listen to this review.


The Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks

The Road of the Dead cover

The Road of the Dead is about two boys whose sister who has been murdered and who go to find out what actually happened to her.
Listen to what makes this a really good book.


Slaves of the Mastery by William Nicholson

Slaves of the Mastery cover

Slaves of the Mastery is about the Manth people whose city is burned and who become slaves of the Mastery. Kestrel and her brother Bowman never give up.
Listen to why this book is really liked.


The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy cover

The Lost Boy is an autobiography about a boy who was beaten and abused by his mum.
Listen to the review of this nitty gritty real life drama.


Amy by Mary Hooper

Amy cover

Amy knows that to meet some-one from an on-line chat room is wrong . .
Listen to this review.


The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird

The Garbage King cover

In The Garbage King two boys have to trust each other with their lives just to survive.
Listen to why this book is recommended to those who like moving story lines.


The Recruit by Robert Muchamore

The Recruit cover

The Recruit is an action adventure book.
Listen to why this is such an exciting book.


The Kissing Club by Julia Clarke

The Kissing Club cover

The Kissing Club is about Emily who accidently gets pregnant and about how she copes with it.
Listen to this recommendation.

Tessa in Love by Kate Le Vann

Tessa in Love cover

Tessa in Love is about a teenage girl.
Listen to this review.

Beast by Ally Kennen

The Beast cover

Beast is quite a strong and scary book.
Listen to why it is definitely recommended.

The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveller's Wife cover

This book is about Clare and about Henry who has the ability to travel through time.
Listen to this review.


Home