Your reviews
Here are some of our favourite reviews received so far. Keep an eye on this page as we will be posting new reviews regularly throughout the competition.
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah (submitted by Georgia, Waldegrave School for Girls)
Why you think this book is worth a try...
I think the book is worth a try because it's a great autobiography. It's a book that makes you feel happy but sad at the same time. The book is about an unwanted girl and how her family rejected her through her early life. It's rather sad but is worth reading as when I cried I soon felt happy again after reading the next page or two.
What sticks out most in your mind...
The one thing that sticks out the most in my head has to be the ending, I won't say anything because that will ruin it but that has to be my favourite (it even made me have a spark of happiness run through me)!
Kiss of Death by Malcolm Rose (submitted by Elli, Waldegrave School for Girls)
Why you think this book is worth a try...
I was glued to this book and i just couldn't put it down. I was desperate to turn the page and find out what happened next. This story is a fast pace easy read to keep you on your toes and you never know what's going to happen next.
What sticks out most in your mind...
There are mysteries and many secrets revealed. It's all very intriguing but the bit that stuck in my mind is the shocking story of the BLACK DEATH!
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy (submitted by Thomas, Hampton Community College)
Why you think this book is worth a try...
The book is a fantasy/mystery. The reason it's a mystery is because you don't know who or what Skulduggery Pleasant is, and in addition it's got a good front cover.
What sticks out most in your mind...
The thing that sticks out is that you don't know what it is in the big black dark coat and it's a bit scary.
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz (submitted by Maariya, Waldegrave School for Girls)
Why you think this book is worth a try...
Like action packed books which you can't put down? Then this is the one book for you! This fantastic book is about an ordinary young boy called Alex...well he was until his uncle gets killed. In this brilliantly written book, Alex finds out about his uncle's mystery job - a spy for MI6. During the course of the book, Alex gets roped in to help MI6 on their top-secret mission...read this book to find out more!
What sticks out most in your mind...
The one thing that sticks out most is my mind is the part when Alex gets trapped in a giant tank with one of the most dangerous fish EVER, but still manages to escape!
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne (submitted by India, Waldegrave School for Girls)
Why you think this book is worth a try...
This book is definitely worth a try. I loved it soooo much because it doesn't give any ideas as to how it ends - even on the blurb! It gets you hooked so well that you can't stop reading and when you do, it reveals a sad secret that lingers in your mind for a very long time. It is a great book and everyone should have the chance to read it.
What sticks out most in your mind...
The thing that sticks in my mind the most is the end, because it is so cleverly written and so magical.