Crypt Bookworms

The Things We Leave Behind
This book did not appeal to me because I couldn’t get into the story.

Arlo

King of Nothing
I found that this was a very good read and found it extraordinarily enjoyable. It was both moving and inspiring at the same time. I would recommend this to any interested readers. Throughout the book you could really feel the story from Anton’s point of view and sense how he changed throughout it.

Zack

Glasgow Boys
Wonderful and thoughtful, showing how two very different people can develop such strong bonds.

Arlo

Play
This was an excellent read that really showed just how difficult it is for drug traffickers to stop trafficking drugs, among other things. It really allowed me to feel the character’s point of view, and it was an astounding book.

Zack

Glasgow Boys
This was an extremely interesting read and it really showed how the two characters, Finlay and Banjo, were feeling throughout the book. It also seemed to have a couple of hidden morals.

Zack

King of Nothing
King of Nothing Review: Stars= 4.7 Review- At the start of this book, Anton (the antagonist) enjoys being at the top of his school, and earns the ‘respect’ of everyone with his group of friends. However, when his mum signs him up for the Happy Campers group and the least popular kid in his class saves his life, Anton begins to really think about what people really think of him and what he does. I love the way that this book follows Anton’s story as he tries to re-evaluate what people believe he’s like and makes many new friends on the way. The story has an impactful message that is delivered in Anton’s voice in gripping paragraphs. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is considering reading it.

Isabel

The Final Year
The Final Year Review: Stars= 4.5 Review- I think that this book was amazing; it is written in a poetic style which really helps to emphasise the heartfelt meanings that it conveys. The author uses characters which can be very relatable to students worldwide and the language helps you to understand how they feel in their situation as if they were really there. I also liked the way that the main character (a ten-year-old boy named Nate) finds new friendships and explores old ones, but writes and explains them in his own way by writing in an accent. Overall, I would really recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read which contains many thoughtful themes.

Isabel

Play
It was a really good book that reflected the stories of several boys in a highly effective way. It reflects on real life issues: drugs and pollution. The words are used in such a way that I am able to picture everything in my head. I also like how each different perspective allows me to understand a different exciting point of view. Play should be chosen for the Carnegie award because it is an amazing book that excited me from the beginning right through to the end.

Iris

Little Bang
I personally thought it was a good book but it was also ordinary. However, i loved the part when they got together and Sid apologised at the end and I thought that the ending should have been longer or more intensive and happy. Over all, it was a decent book and i personally enjoyed reading it but i feel like there have been many books/movies like this before.

Harshitha

The Final Year
This was a fascinating book that offered an extraordinary insight into the life of the main characters. It helped to show that despite how a person acts and looks, you never really know how they are feeling. It also showed me just how important it is to support your friends when they need help. I would definitely recommend this to another reader and really enjoyed it.

Zack

King of Nothing
4 stars. This book was exciting and was filled with several twists and turns. I enjoyed how it talked about several difficult themes such as prejudice against women and how different people have different views on it due to their upbringing. It mirrors reality in a realistic way which is in stark contrast to some other books which deal with strong issues and prejudice were they shy away from how this impacts real people in the real world every day.

Bronte

Little Bang
Emotional and heartfelt. Goes into detail about the struggles young women go through every day.

Arlo

The Final Year
I think this book was absolutely mind blowing and amazing because it connected with the audience It also helped revive past memories I had in year six . I loved reading it and the suspense keeps the book nearly impossible to close without finishing.

Harshitha

King of Nothing
Funny and deep. Delves deep into the pressures of friendship and reputations.

Arlo

The Final Year
Light-hearted and emotional. Really brings out the struggles some people go through.

Arlo