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Charlie Bone and the Hidden King Children of the Red King series #5 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars This is the fifth book in the Charlie Bone series. I like it because it reveals many secrets about the Red King and Charlie’s father. When Charlie’s mom gets enchanted by a century-old sorcerer tha ta very surprising person let out of a painting, Charlie has to find a way to … Read more
Magyk Septimus Heap series #1 by Angie Sage Fantasy * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This is an awesome book! It is funny and it has great characters. When a young girl from a large Magyk family finds out that she is a princess, it leads her on a journey that she will never forget. And who is Boy 412?
The Book of Story Beginnings by Kristin Kladstrup Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) I really enjoyed this book. It was different and creative. It is about a boy who finds a notebook in which you always write ONLY story beginnings. When he writes a beginning based on himself, he finds that he lives it, and he disappears. Then a girl that is a descendant of his sister finds the same notebook … Read more
Flyte Septimus Heap series #2 by Angie Sage Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the sequel to Magyk. It is just as good. It has charm, wit, and humor. It is very enjoyable. Septimus is now Marcia’s apprentice, but when Jenna gets kidnapped by Simon he goes after her. Where will it lead him, and will Jenna get back?
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors Children of the Red King series #4 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This was a very enjoyable book. It had a lot of charm. Charlie learns about a castle that was held by one of the children of the Red King. When Billy gets in trouble with the Bloors, Charlie takes him to the castle. But what will they find there?
Midnight for Charlie Bone Children of the Red King series #1 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) I absolutely loved this book! It was full of magic and I have never read anything like it before. When a boy finds out that he has the ability to hear voices from photographs, he is forced to go to a boarding school. There are many bad people there, and Charlie … Read more
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Children of the Red King series #2 by Jenny Nimmo Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is the second book in the Charlie Bone series. It is just as good as the first one. Charlie finds that one of his ancestors who disappeared when he was young is now in Charlie’s time. He must keep the Bloors from finding out and find a way to … Read more
Hatchet Brian’s Saga series #1 by Gary Paulsen Adventure Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * Stars (Just ok) I really didn’t like this book. I found it boring and predictable. It is about a boy that gets trapped in the wilderness (very predictable) and must survive on his own. The only thing he has with him is a hatchet (like an axe) that his mother gave him. I don’t suggest you read this book! Review … Read more
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris Fantasy Romance Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This was a really good book. It was funny, witty, and cute. Christian is a commoner who falls for Princess Marigod by watching her through a telescope. There is something different about Marigold, though. When people touch her she can read their thoughts. Will Christian and Marigold get together? Read it to find out! Review #2 * … Read more
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Realistic Fiction Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) One of the characters dies and there are 13 reasons why she did. There are tapes that get sent to the 13 people who caused her death. There are a lot of twists and turns and 13 big surprises. Review #2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is about a series of tapes that a … Read more