Student Book Review - Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Eragon- Book Review

By: Christopher Paolini

Eragon is enjoyable, entertaining and is a book that will appeal to young adults around the world. However, this story was very similar to Lord of the Rings (setting) and Star Wars (story). If you are familiar with Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, you will most likely not find Eragon very original because it borrows heavily from both.

When Eragon, a young farm-boy, discovers a polished stone in the forest, his first thoughts are of selling it to feed his family. The stone turns out to contain a dragon hatchling and as Eragon secretly raises it, evil forces descend upon his family and he is thrown into a world of magic, politics, wars and danger. With the help of an old man named Brom, Eragon trains in the ways of the ancient and extinct order of Dragon Riders and assumes their legacy. The land of Alagaesia is ruled by an evil and tyrannical king. Now Brom, Eragon and his rapidly growing dragon must flee from the king’s servants who were sent to remove the biggest threat to the king- a new Dragon Rider. They must make their way safely to the rebels to help them overthrow the king.

My favourite part of the book was the final battle because it really drew me in. It was really interesting and epic in scale. I would not recommend the movie version of this book because many of the important plot points are cut out which makes the story really confusing, if you’ve read the book. If you haven’t read the book the movie is not a good representation of the story because many important details and characters are missing.

Overall, I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars because it was a really interesting book with lots of good characters and action. However, I felt that it copied a bit too much from Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.

Student Book Review - Madagascar

                      Madagascar the Movie Novel

Have you ever seen animals of different species be best of friends or in other words friends that are inseparable? If not, let me introduce you to such a group through the book Madagascar. I love this book and I hope you like it to! It is about 4 friends- Alex the lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo who live in a zoo in New York City. After Marty left the zoo because he wanted to be in the wild, in order to bring him back, the animals go after him, but they find themselves on a ship to Africa. But as fate would have it, the animals’ cage fell into the ocean and they land on an island infested by lemurs.  Can they survive the island? The book is exactly like the movie because it portrays the exact scenes like the movie. Marty reminds me of myself because I like fun- filled adventures and so does Marty. I gave the rating ***** out of ***** because I really enjoyed this funny and adventure filled book book and it is exactly like the movie.     

Student Book Review - Almost Super

Almost Super

By Marion Jenson

Have you ever wanted to become a superhero like the ones in your comics, books, and movies? Have you thought how your life would be if you were a super hero? Let me tell you, it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it does have its benefits. I loved this book because of how well written it was and because it had a very suspenseful and interesting plot. It also had a huge mystery that was brewing from the very start of the plot and narrative, and if you know me, you should know that I love mysteries. And I strongly feel, that this book was so amazing, that there are no words to describe the sensation I felt while reading this fantastic book.The story is about a 13 year-old boy named Rafter, whose family is above your average-type of family. To an average citizen, they would be just like other people, but really they are quite different. You see, Rafter is a Bailey, and Baileys are different, not just a little different, but a lot different. Baileys are supers. On February 29th, at 4:23 p.m., everyone in the Bailey family over the age of twelve gets a superpower. No one knows why, but no one questions it either. All the Baileys know is, that it's their duty to protect the world from the evil, super villainous Johnson family *shake fists*. And Rafter Bailey and his brother are about to get their superpowers on that day, and have been waiting for this day for a long time, expecting it to be the best day of their lives, when they would finally get to go on field work with their family to fight the evil Johnsons*. But it turns out to be the total opposite of what they imagined. When Rafter and his brother Benny get their superpowers, they're, well . . . super-lame. Rafter was hoping to get his grandpa’s super-strength so he could save the day just like him, and Benny wanted to be a speedy, but instead their super powers turned out to be total duds. Rafter can light matches on polyester, and Benny can turn his innie belly button into an outie. How is Rafter supposed to defeat his class nemesis, Juanita Johnson, now? And worse still, together Rafter and his brother, with the help of an unexpected friend, realize that maybe everything they knew about superheroes and supervillains is all a lie. And together, they find out about a new great force of evil working in the shadows, and that they are now rising. And it's up to the three of them to put aside their differences and work together to make things right. They may not have great powers, but together, they find out that they’re almost super.  My favorite part of the book is when the library incident happens in the school, because from there, I start getting a glimpse into Juanita’s life and I realize that maybe her family thinks about the Baileys in the same perspective the Baileys do about her family, and that’s basically where the whole plot starts to slowly unravel, and both Juanita and Rafter realize that something odd is going on. It’s basically the first turning point where they realize that there’s more to each other’s families than lies and mischief. What happens in the library is that all the shelves start toppling over, because Benny was spying on Juanita and her uncle, and so he tipped the shelves over by accident. I loved how that scene was full of suspense and in any moment Rafter and Benny would be caught by the new teacher. Then later, Benny almost got crushed by the moving shelves. I loved this part because it was full of action and this was all during their school time, and they never got caught! Overall, I would rate this book      5 stars  out of   5 stars. I loved this book because it was very well-written, the story and plot were unique, and the characters had interesting personalities, and the events flowed smoothly throughout the book and the characters’ responses throughout the situations were reasonable and understanding. I felt very much like I was in the book myself, and it made me think how I would’ve handled the situations and problems they were in myself, and I also got a chance to try to solve the mystery by myself by looking at all the clues. The author explained the events, and settings and overall, the whole narrative very well. It was literally one of the best books I ever read and I love how this book ends with a cliff hanger. I can’t wait to read the next book; Searching for Super. And I recommend you all to read Almost Super. It’s full of action and adventure and all kinds of heroics and mysteries. It also has a sense of humor☺
And I strongly feel, that this book was so amazing that there are no words to describe the wonderful sensation I felt while reading this fantastic book.

 

Student Book Review - Harry Potter by JK Rowling

Harry potter is the most amazing book I have ever read, one problem is that I can't put it down 

Harry potter has never heard of how arts when the letters started dropping on the door steps of number four, Privet Drive. Written with green ink on yellow parchments with aka purple seal, the letters are swiftly confiscated by the meanest aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, just when the clock strikes 12:01 a great beetle -eyed giant by the name of Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with astonishing news. Harry Potter is a wizard , and he has a new place at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry.

My absolute favourite part of the book was when Harry Potter caught the golden snitch with his mouth to win it for his home team.

The book version had a tiny tiny more information than the movie, but the movie was a bit more clear to understand.

One character that reminds me of my self is Ron because he's an amazing chess player.

On a scale of one to five I would give it a 5 because it had comedy, adventure, and mystery. All those genres are the ones that really want to read and never put it down.

Student Book Review - Maze Runner by James Dashner

The book I chose for my novel review is called Maze Runner written by James Dashner. In my opinion this novel was amazing. It is about a boy named Thomas whose memory has been swiped and only remembers his name. Thomas is a very curious person and is always looking for answers. He wakes up in a metal box and then is sent to the Glade – a maze full of about 30 boys just like him called Gladers whose memories are also taken. Their conditions are very bad due to the fact that they only get a small amount food and supplies once a week. Later in the novel he befriends the Gladers and discovers that deep within the maze there are vicious creatures that devour humans. They are the grievers.

            My favorite part of the book was when Thomas was in the metal box. This is because there was a lot of suspense and excitement in that part. In this part he was confused, scared and sad. Thus the suspense and excitement was built. The Maze Runner also has its own movie. In the novel there is a character named Chuck. Chuck reminds me of myself. I believe this because Chuck is a very innocent and naïve character in the novel. (That is what I think of myself.)

            Overall I think this was an awesome novel. I rate this novel 5 out of 5. I chose this because the novel kept on pulling me in and convincing me to not put it down. I also chose this decision because throughout the novel there was excitement in every page and sentence. So will Thomas and the other Gladers ever find out why they were put in the maze and survive it? Well stop reading this review right now and read the novel for yourself.                

Student Book Review - Eye of the Crow by Shane Peacock

Eye of the crow     

by: Shane Peacock

I like this book because it’s a mystery book. Sherbrook Holmes is just thirteen. He is friendless and always gets bullied at school. People from school get murdered on the same place where he lives....

My favorite part of this book is the murder part because when someone gets murdered he has to find out the problem, why they got murdered and who’s doing it. Also I like solving problem myself too.

I’ll give this book a great/5 out of 5 because this book is very interesting for the people who like mysteries, they should read this for sure. Also I like mystery books and this book has a lot of problems to solve that’s why I gave this book a 5.

Student Book Review - Geronimo Stilton and the Golden Statue Plot

The tile of my book for my book review is Geronimo Stilton And The Golden Statue Plot. The author of my story is Elisabetta Dama. To introduce the book I think that this book was amazing because pirate cats try to steal  the Golden Statue of Liberty away because they thought it was made out of real gold. This book is about rancid rat hairs, the pirate cats are coming to town. They're planning on stealing the New Mouse City's Statue Of Liberty and taking it back to cats island. They think it's completely made out of real gold. His friends and him are determined to protect there city's precious symbol. My favourite part of the book is when the pirate cats try to take the Golden Statue Of Liberty. There isn't any movie version. This book was just released so it was more interesting then all the books in the Seri. No, this book doesn't remind me of the characters in the stories but it reminds me of my little cousin because in this book there is a little boy named Benjamin that looks like my cousin. To wrap up my book review I rate this book a four because some of the story was kind of boring and when it came to the middle and the end it was really interesting. This is the end of my story.  

Student Book Review - Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Hatchet 

BY: Gary Paulson

What did you say? Oh you like adventure books well you have came to the right place to find out Brian’s fabulous adventure. Since Brian’s parents are divorced recently Brian sometimes lives with his mom or dad now he is going to live with his dad and his mom gives him a present, that present is a hatchet. Then he gets on the mini plane where there is only him and a pilot. His flight takes off after few few minutes he is in the air high and a little far from airport where he can see  the Canadian wilderness. The pilot has a heart attack and BOOM the plane goes down. Brian is in the wilderness with only a hatchet to help him.

My favourite part is when he makes contact with the pilot, it is an exciting part and you want to know what happens next. 

The overall rating I would give this book is 5 out of 5 because it is a great book with many adventures and you want to keep reading it. 

Student Book Review - The Brightest Night

The Brightest Night

From series “Wings of Fire”

Dragons who read minds, foretell tell the future, breath fire, disappear into black darkness. Dragons who all come from different tribes all around Pyrrhia; Mudwings, Sandwings, Skywings, Seawings, Rainwings, Icewings and, the mysterious Nightwings…

There was once a prophecy that five eggs were to be born on the brightest night and save all dragons of Pyrrhia from the war of the three Sandwing sisters; Burn, Blister, and Blaze after the death of their mother, Queen Oasis. These prophecy dragnets were to decide on which Sandwing sister will take the throne to control Pyrrhia’s largest land area. All these dragnets didn’t quit care about their duties and their goal to Pyrrhia except for Sunny. The Sandwing that’s been chosen for the prophecy. She knew in her heart that her destiny was to choose a Sandwing sister and end the war with the help of her dragnet friends; Clay, Tsunami, Starflight and Glory who’s a Rainwing (she was the replacement for their Skywing). Sunny decides to set off to a journey to see what’s really going on around Pyrrhia. She comes across exciting news and meets many new dragons, but buried secrets, deadly surprises, and unexpected side to scavengers are all awaiting for her in the shifting sands of the dessert, where Sunny must decide once in for all: Is her destiny already written? Or can five dragnets change their fate and change the world….the way they choose?

My favourite part of the book is chapter 25. The part where Blister gives her older sister Burn a “present,” that lends Burn’s life forever. This book is different from all the other series. First of all it’s written from Sunny’s perspective (every book is written from a dragon’s view). Most importantly this book ends the series about this prophecy. It’s the book that tells you who won the war, who won the honor of the Sanwing throne….Thorn (will not say/describe who she really is) reminds me of myself. I do sometimes get over protective especially around my three younger sisters. Thorn is also over protective around dragons, especially dragons that are very close to her…

I would rate this book 5 stars out of 5, and even more if I could! I’d give 5 stars because this book really grabbed my attention in every scene. The words come out so clearly as if they’re pictures. I can imagine in my head every scene that I read. The vocabulary is very descriptive and the main idea was interesting. I do recommend that before you read this book, you read all other 4 books of this series so that you can understand the main idea.

Student Book Review - NARUTO

Naruto:Book Review

The Book Naruto is about a ninja named “Naruto” that works hard to become the leader of his Village. The day he was born, his parents died and he was hated because of a Nine-Tailed Demon Fox inside him. The beast inside him was a threat to his village and the easiest way to get rid of the beast was to seal it.

Naruto goes to a ninja school and gets bullied because a Nine-Tailed Fox was sealed inside him. Naruto has a rival that he wants to surpass named Sasuke Uchiha. Naruto then passes his school and becomes a Genin(low ninja). He gets put in Team 7. Sasuke, Sakura, and his sensei(teacher)Kakashi. Seasick lost his parents at the age of seven because his brother, Itachi Uchiha, killed his whole clan including his parents. For that reason Sasuke left his village to get revenge on the death of his parents. The story continues in the next chapter.

My favourite part of the book is when Naruto and Sasuke fight because you really don't know who’s stronger because their equal with their strengths. The movie version is far better than the book because it actually shows you the attacks they make.

I rate this book 5 stars because of all the insane things happening so quickly. Like how the Naruto’s parents died and Sasuke leaving the village. Also all the crazy fights with their skill moves.

Student Book Review - Skulduggery Pleasant, Death Bringer

BOOK REVIEW:

Skulduggery Pleasant Death Bringer

By Derek Landy 

Do you like a story with magic, violence, fights, living skeletons and a vampire who is madly in love with a girl but the girl does not know how to love as in boyfriend and girlfriend even though  she already has a boyfriend which means she's cheating on him. Well then this book is for you. This is the 6th book in its series. I love these genres therefore love the book.

This series is about a girl and skeleton who are sorcerers/detectives who live in a world where magic exists but most don't notice it. Valkyrie Cane and Skulduggery Pleasant. They work under the Elders command. In this book all of the Necromancers think Valkyrie is the death bringer so when they find out its Melancholia is the death bringer it brought them all to shock. The death bringer is supposed to open a passage  but only the higher ranks of the Necromancers know what it is. This doesn't bother the elder until Melancholia attacks .Valkyrie Skulduggery gets angry and so he waits for Valkyrie to get better and then issues an arrest warrant for Melancholia but when the Necromancers refuse to hand her over the elders wage war on the Necromancers and while all this is happening Lord Vile is on the lose and the elders are still searching for Darquesse Valkyrie dark self. The detectives have only 7 days to stop the Necromancers, will Lord Vile be found? Is anyone one watching from the sidelines and wants to expose magic to the world? What will happen to the detectives?

Read to find out

My favourite part of the book is when Lord Vile and Darquesse fight and unfortunately there is not a movie for any of the books although there should be one.

In the series on the book there is…

Skulduggery Pleasant 

Sceptre of the Ancients

Playing with Fire

The Faceless Ones

Dark Days

Mortal Coil

Death Bringer

Kingdom of the Wicked

Last Stand of a Dead Man

I have read all the books up to Death Bringer. None of the characters remind me of myself but I did take a liking to Skulduggery because he's smart, funny, and he thinks he's perfect and always shows off, plus he cares a lot for his friends so if you hurt one of them you are practically dead. I would rate this book 10 out of 5 stars because once you start you can't stop I read this book for 4 hours straight! I absolutely adore this book and the rest in its series. They all have humour, magic, mystery, and just a teeny tiny bit of romance…just the way I love it. 

Student Book Review - SISTERS by Raina Telgemeier

Did you ever wish that you could be a big sister? Every girl wishes that she could be a big sister once in her life. Even Raina does, but when her little sister enters the picture things start to go the opposite way.

Raina was so excited that her parents were going to have another baby girl. But once Amara (Raina’s little sister) enters her life she starts to wish she wasn’t a big sister anymore. Amara is adorable but also cranky and can get on your nerves, and mostly prefers to plays by herself. Their relationship never improved at all. But when a baby brother comes a long, and things start to go bad with their parents they figure out they must start working together.

I enjoyed reading this book, one of my favourite parts of the book was when Raina’s mom told her that she was pregnant with a baby because her reaction was very funny. This was my favourite book written by this author because I found the story different and funny.

I would give this book 5 star out of 5 starts because it was a very enjoyable book to read.