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Birdie
Birdie Bagshaw is a mixed -race orphan who grew up in a children's home in Leeds until she is sent to live with her great aunt in the Yorkshire dales . From her arrival she is treated like an outsider and faces intense racist bullying because of this she runs away and hides in a cold mine , she's unexpectedly rescued by a pit pony. Over time she create a special bond with the pony . I loved reading this book. I thought that it was very touching and quite sad in some bits of the story . The messages of family and belonging were shown throughout the book. I would recommend this to any sort of audience. There is something for everyone in the book and I would give this 4 stars

Annabelle

Ghostlines
Ghostlines, Kayta Balen is about a girl called Tilda who lives on the island of Ayrie, where everything is familiar, everyone knows everyone, and nothing much changes. For Tilda, it's perfect. Then a new boy arrives named Albie. Everything Tilda shares about Ayrie, Albie hates. The quiet, the wildness, the isolation. But Tilda has one last idea. She'll take Albie to a secret island. The one that Ayrie kids are forbidden to explore. The one that's haunted. And what they find there will change them both forever. Overall I would give this book 3/10

Ethan

Ghostlines
Ghostlines is a book about a girl called Tilda who lives on a small island called ayrie where everyone knows each other. But one day a new person called Albie arrives from the main island. Albie is a shy character who misses his old home. Tilda tries to make Albie comfortable on the island but fails, leading her to take him to the forbidden island. This book was full of adventure and friendship.I would recommend this book to adventure lovers. 4/5

Henry

The Boy I Love
The story the boy I love is really engaging since its about two boys who meet during world war 1 and how they navigate a relationship not only in a time it wasn't accepted but also during a war.This book is really captivating since since it seems very original and I also like how the book gives dates and follows the history timeline. I really like the characteristics each character is given since each personality adds something to the story like humour or tension. I would rate this book a 4/5 since it really put into perspective how hard it was for LGBTQ+ relationships in the past and i would recommend this book to teenagers since it could educate on war and how its okay to like who you want.

Skye

Popcorn
Popcorn is a really good book about a boy called Andrew who is going through anxiety bullying and stress. it was a funny book but with a serious message which kept me interested throughout.

Ava

Wolf Siren
I think the book Wolf Siren is about a girl called Red who is not allowed in the woods because they are dangerous. When she was younger her grandma disappeared in the woods without a trace. One day the woodcutter fails to return home which draws Red into the woods. I think this book was very well written and I loved the use of metaphors throughout the book. My favourite part of the book was when Red entered the woods because I could truly imagine the magical trees and the big forest. I would recommend this book to young teens because they have imaginative minds whilst also they can understand the impact of a patriarchal society. Overall I give this book a ⅘ stars.

Poppy

Not Going To Plan
Not Going To Plan is a book about Marnie going through messy relationships and school drama while her best friend Zed is exploring sexuality. I like the way this book was structured showing both Zed and Marnie's point of views throughout the book I loved how easy the characters were to connect with and how relative they were. I would recommend this book to any teenager struggling with identity, sexuality or teenage drama

Ava

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
the story Twenty-Four Seconds from now is a novel based on a modern relationship and how they go from wanting more from a relationship to meeting. This book is really intriguing in how its layout since it goes back in time but also displays a modern relationship very accurately . This book is 4/5 stars because I really enjoyed seeing how the author portrayed the characters and I would recommend this book to younger teenagers because it can educate them on a consenting relationship.

skye

Not Going To Plan
In the book Not Going to plan by Tia Fisher, there is a girl called Marnie and she messes up at school again but this time it got her expelled. At her new school, the only empty seat is next to zed, a nerd with 0 tolerance for mistakes The 2 couldn’t be less alike.All the same, Marnie (amazing at art and spanish but definitely not numbers) and Zed (marvellous at maths and physics but definitely not languages) need each other's help to get their GCSE’s, and their revision sessions turn into a fragile friendship. But when Marnie has sex with a boy who pretended to have a condom, she has to count on Zed’s help.

Ethan

Popcorn
The book popcorn by Rob Harrell was an entertaining book about a teen ager who has just joined middle school in america who has anxiety and ocd there are everyday issues that the average person will go through day to day school life there were illustrations so then you don't have to rely on your imagination only because you may forget what they look like i would recommend it to young teen agers it also shows what its like to have a panic attack while i have never had one it looks not good. on a scale from one to a ten i would rate this book about a 6 out of ten its a good book.

Bradley

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
This book was a great read. It showed an interesting story on how 2 teens went through their relationship in a way I haven't seen before. The reverse order of the book definitely makes it stand out from others and it gets the message through on how they tackled their thoughts, stress and other things in their life. Neon isn't like a hero or main character he is more like all the rest of the teens his age. Constantly thinking about what the next best move is and struggles with challenges just like most people his age. This book was a great read and I would recommend it to many people as I personally enjoyed how it was laid out and its story line. A truly great read ⅘ stars

Oliver

Birdie
Birdie is a book about a girl who is an orphan and she moves in with her aunt but she faces problems such as racism and bullying. I enjoyed the book as it was very heart-touching and it really made me think more about friendships. It was definitely worth reading. This book was a ⅘ stars as, it has a good plot and a powerful message. I would recommend that anyone in school should read this book because it is about bullying and people could relate to this and it was intresting

huey

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
24 seconds from now is a love story that features a boy Neon not only falling in love but is experiencing all of the emotions and thoughts that come with a person’s first time . It shows the connections between his family and friends and their advice about his next steps in his relationship with his girlfriend Aria . I enjoyed reading this book from the boys perspective because it showed how boys might think and feeling during a serious relationship . I also like the themes of the book which I would say are love , friendship , bonds and trust . I would recommend this book to a teenage audition and overall I would give this book 4 stars because I like it’s not like any romance book I've read as it's told in reverse and it's very different and unique .

Annabelle N

The Boy I Love
The Boy I Love is a heartfelt book about friendship, love, and resilience during wartime. It follows two young men. The boys are in love with each other, while they face world war 1. The book was very engaging and I really enjoyed it because I find war novels interesting . Overall, I really valued this book and would definitely recommend it to my friends as it is very enjoyable to read and I genuinely liked it ! My rating is 4 stars out of 5 because this is the first book I have picked up in a while.

Oliver H

Popcorn
The book Pop Corn is a powerful book. It starts by a boy doubting himself in the mirror and how as he kind of grows he starts to see someone and it gains his confidence.. In my opinion the book is fabulous and has a heartwarming touch towards the end. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends because it's something different. I would give this book 3 stars because it wasn’t the sort of book I’d usually read.

charlie H

Not Going To Plan
This book is a realistic and interesting story about a girl who moves schools and finds herself in a tricky situation. The story is told from two perspectives focusing on Marnie who’s artistic and navigating school issues, and Zed a smart student who excels in physics but struggles with social life and languages. This proves anyone can be friends if you get to know each other. I would recommend this book to teens who like books about real school life.i would rate this ⅗ because i prefer books with more action.

Henry c

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody is a fun, chaotic, and enjoyable read. It is about the school life of 3 lizards called Zeke, Daniel and Alicia and a blind hawk called miel. In this book the lizards experience challenges of being bullied. There are also the themes of friendship and struggles of family life.This book was really funny especially because Zeke has the entire country of France on his knee. I would recommend this book to anybody, but especially younger children. 4/5.

Henry c

Henry

Ghostlines
Ghostlines is about a young girl who lives on a small island with her family and a small community. The island gets tourists occasionally however this all changes when a young boy from the city decides to move there during “silent season”. The girl tries desperately to impress the boy leading to them going to the mysterious haunted island. I think this book is very well written and it develops the storyline very well. This book is very good at keeping the reader hooked and wanting to know more about what happens next. I also liked the development of friendship in this book and how they progressively got more comfortable with each other. I also really liked how the author describes the island which really creates a perfect image of the island. However, I would recommend this book to younger readers because I think it has more topics that they would enjoy. Overall, I would give this book a 4.

Poppy P

Birdie
Birdie is a book about a girl who struggles to fit in and finds an unlikely friend in a pony. I enjoyed the plot of the book and I liked some of the characters. I also liked how Birdie had many friends with different types of friendships, I think they should have explored her relationships with them more though. Overall I thought the book was enjoyable but It isn’t the kind of book I would usually read. I would recommend this book to students around year 7 because it has quite simple language and a lighthearted story. I give this book a 2.5 out of 5.

Thea B

Wolf Siren
Wolf Siren is a fantasy book about a girl called red, who loves the woods and learns a life changing secret after her grandmother goes missing. When I read this book I didn't want to put it down as every page lured me closer in. I loved the fact that the entire woods was filled with magic. The way Red learned about the history of the wolves and how they are misunderstood, caused suspense throughout the book. This book is filled with tragedy and happiness, letting the contrast flow amazingly. I would rate this book 5 stars, and would recommend it to anyone over the age of 10 who loves fantasy books.

Henry

Not Going To Plan
Not Going to Plan is a book about a girl called Marnie who falls pregnant due to a one night stand and her friend Zed who is helping her make the right choice. I believe that this book is very thought provoking since it puts into perspective how something like this story can happen and it highlights the realism of the novel. I also really enjoyed Zed and Marnie’s friendship developing into one where they could trust each other and stand by each other even when a serious challenge faces them. I would recommend this book to young teenagers since I did really enjoy this book. Also I would rate this book a 5/5 since I was never bored of reading it and the story was really intriguing.

Skye B

Twenty Four Seconds from Now
24 Seconds From Now is a romance novel telling the story of Neon and Aria's relationship in reverse. I loved the timeline of this book and how it was written from the males perspective instead of the females as it usually is. I like how honest this book is and how it shows the vulnerability of the characters and captures teenage love beautifully. I would recommend this book to every teenager going through their first serious relationship as it is very insightful. 5/5

Ava G

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
I thoroughly enjoyed the chronicles of Lizard Nobody because I thought it was a light hearted book about a serious topic and it was done really well. The protagonist Zeke is a monitor lizard and is told to be a hall monitor with his friends, as they did this the antagonist Pelicarnassus fat shamed Zeke and made Zeke attack him. The story was well crafted and thought about and I had a lot of fun reading it and would recommend this to people who want a better idea on how mental health works without having to be too serious about it. This book is definitely aimed towards younger people but it is still a great read for all ages. Overall I would rate this book a 4.5/5 stars as this is one of the best books I've read since year 7.

Oliver R

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody is a book where Daniel and his friends conquer a school bully. I like this book because Daniel is juggling multiple issues at once while trying to keep calm and relaxed by spending time with his friends in school. The bully in this story is a rich descendant of super villain pelicans. Daniel has problems as he lost his father and he rarely sees his mother. In this society, Birds are rich because of their ability to fly. I would give this book 4 and a half stars, I would recommend this book to people in school/education because it perfectly highlights how victims of bullying are mostly ignored, which helps raises awareness and how they resolve it. The literature style paired with the excellent storytelling really make this book shine brighter than most books.

Charlie S