RGS Junior Book Club
Popcorn
I really enjoyed reading this book. I would rate it a 7/10. I liked how it showed the perspective of someone who deals with anxiety because I have not read something like that before. It would be good for people who struggle with dealing with anxiety to show ways they can deal with it.
Drishti
Popcorn
I really enjoyed this book. I would give it a 7/10. I think that this book is really good at explaining anxiety and would be good for people who have a lot of it because it has strategies in it. I loved this book and recommended it.
Sophie
Popcorn
I liked Popcorn because it was about school and a boy in a troubled time and in stress. I also thought that it was really funny especially at the end when we see what his picture was like. Overall I would rate this 9/10
David
Popcorn
I would rate this book 8/10. I enjoyed reading it because it showed the life of a kid who has anxiety and I haven't read something like that before. My favourite part of the story is when Andrew has a panic attack but people help and support him instead of making fun of him because it shows that you don't need to be afraid of having something. The story shows how a normal kid deals with anxiety, panic attacks and bullying and I really liked it.
Drishti
Wolf Siren
I really liked this book because I like the setting the book was set in and all of the wolves. I also liked Red because she was a very good character and a liked how she could change into a wolf. I was really sad when Aerona died but I like how her spirit destroyed the wolf tower at the end. Overall I would rate this book 10/10.
David
Wolf Siren
I really enjoyed this book. I would give it 11/10. This book is a twist on little red riding hood. It is all about a girl who is drawn to the woods but should not go there. This book is all about adventure and disobeying orders. I would recommend this book for people over 10. I really enjoyed this book because it really pulled me into the world of this girl. I really liked the character Aerona. Overall, I would really recommend this book.
Sophie
Wolf Siren
Wolf Siren is a very good book filled with adventure, bravery and wildlife. My favourite part of this book is when Red discovers the truth about her and the women and girls on her mum's side of the family. My favourite character is Red's sister Aerona because she is a creative girl. However, what happened to Aerona at the end of the book was really sad. I recommend this book for people age 10+ and give it a 10/10 rating.
Freya
Wolf Siren
Wolf Siren was a good book with a adventure and bravery story. My favourite character was Red because she had a hard life but managed and even came out very well out of it. She was a really good character. My favourite part was when red first started changing because of the description was really good. Aerona I felt was a little silly because transforming in front of a crowd is very silly I rate this book 10/10 and I would definitely recommend this to lots of people. I was a bit annoyed when Red had to find out about her family from Ms Blaeberry and her mother and grandmother had kept it from her all these years.
Alyssa
Wolf Siren
I really enjoyed reading this book. I would rate it 10/10. Wolf Siren stays true to central them of Red Riding Hood, but it also gives the story a new personality. My favourite character is Red because she is adventuress and isn't scared to break rules that make no sense. My favourite part of the story is when Red and Aerona, her sister, escape to the woods with their friend and hide with the wolves. It's message is that not all wolves are bad, you shouldn't be so quick to judge someone or something because of their name or how they look and sometimes, the real villain is the one who seems like they want to help you but can't.
Drishti
Wolf Siren
I liked how it was a spin off of Little Red Riding Hood which is mostly set for toddlers and this is set for older kids. The themes are very good as it touches upon fear and greed ripping a community apart. My favourite scene is when Red finds out that she is a wolf woman as it is quite a surprise. My overall rating is 8.5/10
Nathan
Birdie
I really liked Birdie because it was about an unlikely friendship that ended well. I think that Birdie was a really good character because she was alone and just needed a friend to help her. I would give this a 9/10
David
Birdie
I really enjoyed this book. I would give it a 10/10 because it was really enjoyable to read and it had a really nice storyline. This book is all about bravery and friendship. This book shows that you just have to keep on trying no matter how many people tell you to give up and that everybody is different but that it does not mater. I really enjoyed when her aunty who is called Mabel says sorry for judging her and Birdie forgives her. I would say that this book is good for 10 year olds and over. This is a really good book and i really recommend it.
Sophie
Birdie
I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how she met the Mr. Duke in the mine and started to care about him a lot and that he was her first friend there, even if he is a horse. I also like the ending when she finds out he's still alive. This book is about racism, bravery and friendship. It shows that everyone is different but unique and special at the same time. I would rate it a 9/10.
Drishti
Birdie
This book is a really good book with adventure and drama. This book spreads the message that everyone can make a difference and everyone can be brave. Even if nobody believes in you don't let that stop you because you can do it. My favourite part was her meeting with the pony because of the interaction. This book is really good for 9+ and I would give it an 8/10.
Alyssa
Birdie
This book is a really good book with adventure, drama and bravery. This book helps spread the message that you can be brave and make a difference, even if nobody believes in what you're doing. My favourite part of this book was when Birdie and Mr Duke go into the mine to rescue the people that are stuck down there, despite being scared. This book is perfect for people age 8+ and I give it a 9/10 rating.
Freya
Birdie
i enjoyed this book as it was a story about friendship against all odds and also about discrimination. My rating is 6/10.
Nathan
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Chronicals of a Lizard Nobody has a storyline that is easy to follow and the use of lizards as the main characters (as lizards are "often misunderstood", as described in the book) is a great idea. The book also shows that anyone can stand up to bullies. I think the book is suitable for people age 7+ and I rate it 8.5/10
Freya
Ghostlines
I really enjoyed this book. I would rate this book 9/10. I think that this book is good for someone who wants to read something about going somewhere new and making new friends. Its set on a island where everybody knows each other and a new boy comes and does not fit in straight a way. The main character tries to help him and they end up on a adventure they would never forget.. Overall I really enjoyed this book and recommend it.
Sophie
Ghostlines
I really enjoyed this book because I like the genre and where about it is set. I liked Albie because he is quiet and lonely but then adapted quickly. I also liked it because it was an adventure that would change both of Tilda and Albie's lives. Overall I would rate this book 10/10
David
Ghostlines
I really like this book and I would rate it 8.5/10. It has a lot of adventure. It is good for someone who wants to read about nature and going somewhere new. The characters think there is a ghost but at the end it is explained why there isn't a ghost.
Drishti
Ghostlines
This book is really good and has lots of adventure. I enjoyed Tilda's quest for friendship with Albie. I would recommend this book for people age 9+ and I give it a 9.5/10 rating.
Freya
Ghostlines
It was a really good book because it was an adventure story and generated some fear. It was really scary when her dog came of the cliff but luckily it was all right. The island was a bit suspicious but I grew to love it and love the characters. I would rate this book 7/10.
Alyssa
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
I really liked this book .I would give this book a rating of 7/10. This is a really good book if you want something funny and easy to read. This book is all about friendship and about how bullies never win in the end. It has a strong meaning and is very enjoyable to read.
Sophie
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
I really enjoyed reading this book because I thought that it was funny and easy to read. I also enjoyed this because I like where it was set at the school and I also like Zeke because he was a good character. I also liked Pelicanaruis the Pelica,n because I thought that he played a good 'bad guy'. Overall I would recommend it. I would rate this book 9/10.
David
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
It was a good storyline but was a bit young. It was a good message about friendship and how people can change. They don't always have to be a bully and you can stand up to bullies. It will be very funny for younger readers. My rating for it: 5/10.
Alyssa
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
This books has an easy storyline to follow. I particularly enjoyed the ways in which Zeke tried to defeat the bully. I would rate it 7/10. I would recommend it to children aged 7+ and if you like funny books you would enjoy it.
Drishti
Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
This book has a storyline that is easy to follow and is quite funny. I would recommend this book to children age 7+ and I give this book an 8.5/10 rating.
Freya