Fiction - reader reviews
These are some reviews from our fantastic readers. If you would like to others to read your review, please email it to Walsall Libraries to WiseAnne@walsall.gov.uk
Book Title: Born to run
Author: Michael Morpurgo
A review by Adam aged 9
This book is about a dog that was found in a canal by a boy called Patrick. He calls the greyhound puppy Best Mate and he's a really fast runner. One day Best Mate is stolen by a greyhound trainer and becomes a champion racer.
The book is very eventful and sad and it even made me cry.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
Book Title: Skullduggery Pleasant
Author:- Derek Landy
A review by Simon aged 11
This is about a skeleton wizard - yet he's also the good guy. With his assistant Stephanie they have to fight a mad magician. The book is funny, exciting and totally out of this world. Great cover too
Book Title: Elsewhere
Author: Gabrielle Zevin
A review by Beth Lee
'Elsewhere' is not a book that I would originally have chosen myself; the front cover was bland and boring and would not appeal to a teenage audience. Even after the first chapter I was not convinced that 'Elsewhere' was a good book.This was because it was written from a dog's point of view and was a little confusing. However the writing changed into Liz's (the main character's) view.
Quickly I got absorbed into the thoughts and feelings of Liz and her adventures on Elsewhere.Finally Liz finds out that she is dead and starts living her life backwards again.
I would recommend this book to teenagers. I think 'Elsewhere' is a good book for people to read if they have relatives or know people who have died as it would make them feel better and give them an after-life to believe in.
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars
Book Title: Spy Dog
Author: Andrew Cope
A review by Mia, aged 10 from Kings Hill School
On the back of the book, it promised excitement and adventure. It was and it made me feel as if I were there running, hiding, taking deep breaths and having the most incredible time with my family, my new owners. At first when i looked at the blurb, it sounded like Lara was a robot because of her name GM451.
I thought this book was amazing and exciting. I think you should read it. I guarantee this book to be full of adventure and it is great, wonderful. There is a fight between men and one dog, a spy dog. Does she manage to escape? If you read this magnificent book, you will find out.
This page was last updated on 26 August 2010
