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I Gotta Read 40 Books!!
By Roald Dahl
48 pages
This poetry anthology by Roald Dahl shows old fairy tales in a new perspective. Goldilocks, a good little girl, or a house breaker? The three little pigs, innocent victims, or plain stupid? Little Red Riding Hood, a sweet young girl, or a vicious hunter? Care to find out?
This was a great book, and I give it a 9/10 rating!
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By Morris Gleitzman
161 pages
Zelda is staying with her grandfather, Felix, who became a surgeon, but had to retire because of shaky hands. Zelda is having trouble living up to her namesake, Felix’s friend who died at the hands of Nazis, who was bold, brave, and kind. But when it comes down to it, will Zelda be able to do what is needed, or will she fail?
This was a great book, and I give it a 10/10!
By C.S. Lewis
217 pages
Eustace is in Narnia again, as well as Jill Pole, who found themselves there after being chased by bullies. They soon find themselves on a mission to rescue the missing prince Rillian, and return him to Narnia. Can they do it?
This was a good book, and I give it an 8 out of 10.
By Morris Gleitzman
240 pages
Felix, Anya, and Gabriek have survived so far. With each other’s help, they have kept on going. Now, it seems the war may be ending, and Felix has been offered a chance to go to Australia, where he could become a doctor. But doing so will mean leaving Gabriek and Anya, with her unborn baby, behind. To complicate matters more, an assassin named Zliv is after them, as they killed his brother. Will they live, as they deserve, or die like so many others?
This was a great book, and I give it a 10/10.
By C.S. Lewis
223 pages
By Kenneth Oppel
352 pages
There is danger aboard the boundless. With a dangerous man trying to break into a top secret carriage, Will Everett must, with the help of some friends, protect the secrets inside. But will he be able to avoid any casualties, or will lives be lost because of a mans greed?
This was a very good book, I give it a 10/10 and recommend it to all!
Multiple Authors
128 pages
This book is a collection of writings by Nelson Ski Club members, and explains a lot of stuff about it. My great grandfather, Eric Chittendon, founded the club, and my family has had a lot of involvement with the club. The book is pretty interesting, and I thought it was a great! I give it a 9/10 rating. One of my favourite chapters was where a guy threw a table down the hillside.
By Anne Frank
280 pages
While in hiding from the Germans, Anne Frank wrote a diary detailing what it was like to live in the secret annex with her family and four other people. They lived there for about 2 years, before the Germans arrested them, and 2 of their helpers, Mr Kugler and Mr Kleiman. This book is an insight to Anne’s opinion of hiding, the war, and other things, and is a good read. Anne went in when she was 13, and was captured age 15, sent to concentration camp, and died of typhus, along with her sister Margot. Despite all this it is a great book, and a good autobiography to read. I give it a 10/10.
By Alan Williams
169 Pages
This book teaches you everything you need to know about Opti Sailing. From Boat rigging and basic sailing, to advanced boat handling and tactics and strategy, this book has it all!
This was an informative book, although I would advise for you not to read it if you don’t know many sailing terms, as it may become confusing. I give it a 9/10.
By Joy Cowley
156 pages
William and Melissa are off to their grandparents’ house, to help them with jobs. They are also getting paid $1000 each for their help. They must show great character to get the jobs done, or the money will become a distant dream.
This was a great book, and I give it 9/10