Hi there! We are the Gracefield School Book Club. We meet each week in Room 7 at the moment, while the building work is still going on at school. We are definitely looking forward to meeting in the library when it is open again!
Each week we discuss what we are reading and if it is amazing… or not! We also share authors, like if you have enjoyed this, then try this. AND we have started writing some reviews. Our group also shares what writing we have been working on too. It is awesome.
Below are a few reviews of what we have been reading recently. These are great reads and we definitely recommend them for your own tamariki!
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Review from Oscar.
Book title: The One and Only Bob
Author: Katherine Applegate
What is about - This story is about a dog who has a home now, but something is missing in his life… his sister!
Favourite part: I think my favourite part is when Ruby and Ivan come to the rescue because the pets in the animal shelter are almost going to drown and Ruby and Ivan come to the rescue. It was exciting because the story got really dark, but then good things happened.
Who would you recommend this for; I would recommend this book for people who like animals and sad, emotional writing. I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series too.
Out of 10: 10/10
Link to the book.
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Review from Eliza.
Book title: The Thunderbolt Pony
Author: Stacey Gregg
What it is about: It is about a girl named Evie whose life is flipped upside down by the Kaikoura earthquake, and she’ll have to take a long, gruelling journey with her loyal companions to be able to save her pets!
Favourite part: My favourite part is when Evie decides to start her journey to Kaikoura because it was such a brave decision for a 12-year-old to make.
Who would you recommend this to: I would recommend this book to any horse/animal lover. Also if you like adventure stories then is the book for you.
Out of 10:10/10
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Review from Maya.
Book title: The 26 Story Treehouse
Author: Andy Griffiths Illustrated By Terry Denton
What it is about: This book is about Andy and Terry who are trying to write a book to give to Mr Big Nose their publisher, but at the same time they're trying to tell the “Readers” about their story. But, then one of their stories comes to life (The Captain Woodhead Story) and he tries to take over the treehouse. Terry and Andy must find a way to get rid of him!
Favourite part: My favourite part is the part where Jill tells the story about how they meet with Captain Woodhead.
Who would you recommend this to: I would recommend this book to kids who are aged from 9-12, as it is quite long. But, it's really a book for everyone so it could be read aloud to younger children.
Out of 10: 10/10!
