Sir Thursday

by Garth Nix

Reviewed by Tommo of Year 7

Another instant classic by Garth Nix. It is the 4th book in the Keys to the Kingdom Series..It comes in after Arthur has defeated Drowned Wednesday and is going home when ........ A great book for 10-16 year olds. A must read - 10/10

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Artemis Fowl

By Eoin Colfer

Reviewed by Matthew C. of Year 7

Artemis Fowl is a 12 year old criminal mastermind. The Fowl generation goes back thousands of years and Artemis is the next in line. He is looking to restoring the family fortune which his father threw into jeapordy.

Artemis Fowl senior decided to further their fortune by going to Russia but the Mafia blew up his boat. So Artemis thinks up a brilliant plan, to capture a fairy and get their ransom fund. But there is one problem, these fairies aren't of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and dangerous. Artemis has no idea what he's done when he captures Holly Short of the leprecon force. The fairies are nice at first but that's when they break the rules.

I recommend this book for people who like adventure stories and have a vidid imagination. I would rate this book 10/10. There are also 4 other books in the series.

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Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Reviewed by Nick M. of Year 7

Eragon is a great book full of excitement and wonder. It combines many different genres including Adventure and Mystery. It has been enjoyed by many children and students from 9-20 years of age. I recommend this book to all readers because I thought it was very imaginative and full of fantasy.

Reviewed by Dominic C. of Year 6

Eragon is a small farm boy who is very poor. He does not live with his mother or father, he lives with his uncle and cousin. His uncle is killed by the Ra'zac, who are looking for Eragon because he finds a dragon, which hatches, and he names the dragon Saphira. Brom, who was a Dragon Rider as well, befriends Eragon. They travel away from the village of Pancular, to escape from the pursuing Ra'zac. They are captured several times during their journey and adventures and later Eragon is joined by the mysterious Mustfang. The adventure continues as they seek the Varden and the security of their numbers and mysterious hiding place.

I found the book to be highly interesting as it is full of adventure.

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Shadowgate

by Emily Rodda

Reviewed by Tim J. of Year 7

Deltora Quest Shadowgate is a story about four evil creations called the four sisters and to save the dragon race of Del. Lief, Barda, and Jasmine are on an everlasting quest to destroy these demons, free the land of this evil and unleash the last of the dragon race which was almost wiped out by the aka ba. They are now up to number three and with it bring even more mystical evil challenges, with even more of the shadow lord and Dragons.

This is the second last book of a four read series. It is a great read for everyone, boys and girls, from 10 years up. It can be spooky or heroic.

Ptolemy's Gate

By Jonathon Stroud

Reviewed By Cain D. of Year 7

Ptolemy’s gate is about a man who has control over several djinn (wizard like ghosts who can change shape and are not genies) and is the head of international affairs office in the wizard government in England. One particular djinni named Bartimaeus (bar-tee-may-us) who has been his slave/friend for several years. The main plot of the story is about a powerful magician who is experimenting on people by trying to force djinn into people’s souls. The powerful magician is mentioned in the book several times and is who you would least expect.

I advise reading the two previous books called the Golems Eye and the Amulet of Samarkand.I give this book 8 out of ten.

Shaedow Master

by Justin D'Ath

Reviewed by Brendon D of Year 9

In the heart of the land of Folavia lies a mysterious lake. Many years ago the lake was inhabited by the most magical species, the Dalfen. These wonderful creatures lived in peace and harmony with the humans, keeping the land fertile and green.

Slowly and mysteriously, the Dalfen started to die out. The lake turned to quickwater and the land was helpless.

No person living today was able to survive this lake, except one, Ora Beliarius. Now Ora must confront the King's terrible secret and discover the truth of the Shaedow Master before her world is torn apart.

This book was one of the most amazing I have ever read. It was an extremely good fantasy and it was very gripping. There were many strange and wonderful characters within this book. For fantasy lovers this is one book that you must read. I found that it had the best storyline as there were many twists and turns.

Justin D"Ath mainly writes for teenagers and young adults. He has written many other books such as the incredible Hunters and Warriors.

This book deserves a 10.

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