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Wolf Siren
I really liked Wolf Siren. It was one of the first Carnegie books I read, and I really enjoyed it! It was a beautiful fantasy tale. It had heartwarming characters. It charmed me. Five stars!

Kayla

Shrapnel Boys
Shrapnel Boys was a really fun read! I am always a fan of historical fiction in WW2, and this book certainly gave that! It was such a nice read! It’s about a boy called Ronnie, and it’s almost like a mystery book! It thrilled me to no end! I would recommend it to those who like historical fiction, like me! Five stars! ;D

Kayla

On the Wall
I don’t think there is any other book that can rival the amazingness of this book! It’s such a simple read, whilst at the same time so compelling and beautiful. I flew through it and loved it! The character dynamics are really cool, and I found the characters really relatable. I’d recommend to those who want a cozy read or an effortless experience. Five stars!

Kayla

Wolf Siren
I really enjoyed reading Wolf Siren it was a really great book I really loved the fact it was based of a fairytail but with a twist.

Raphael

Ghostlines 
I loved Ghostlines. It was a very relatable read and the main character, Tilda, was really lovable. I've read another book by the author, and obviously Balen did NOT disappoint! I loved the way it was written, with all its "and"s and continuous non-stop thought process. I loved the way it explored life on an island. Would recommend to those who love an adventure. Five stars!

Kayla

Black Star
I loved Black Star a lot. I am a very firm lover of verse novels, and the title is really nice. It wasn't that long of a read, and I loved the character dynamics, especially Sox and Cool Willie Green's relationship with Charley. I really like that it tackles racism and femininity and has a strong determined personality. Five stars!

Kayla

Birdie
This book is a beautiful, the author researched this so deeply and clearly cared about the pit ponies, miners and the characters.

Isabelle

Birdie
I think Birdie was a good book. I really liked the main character Birdie Bagshaw and her determination to save the pit pony, Mr Dukes (I think that's his name). I also really loved her relationship with Walter and the way the story tackles racism. I do wish that the cover had a better view of Mr Dukes, with his importance in the story and whatnot. Overall, a good read and would recommend to those who are interested in animals and perhaps history. It does use a lot of "thee"/"thou" if that bothers you, but it's fine with me. Loved it!

Kayla

Shrapnel Boys
Shrapnel Boys is the Best Book I've read so far. It is very easy to get behind Ronnie's motivation and to really, really hate Johnny. You feel all the same emotions as the the protagonist, the plot is exciting and dramatic, and Mr. Etherington being a War Veteran is great. Tiger is the Best, I rate this book 9.6/10

Rahul

Not Going To Plan
This verse novel was so so so good! It was so well paced and intriguing, I read it in only two days! The characters were so well written and loveable. The storyline was so believable and relevant to modern day as well as being interesting and engaging. The topics dealt with in the book were approached with sensitivity and maturity. I hope to read more verse novels in the future because I enjoyed this one so much. If you're looking for a quick, easy read then this is definitely the book for you!!!

Roseanna

Ghostlines 
The book Ghostlines is about a girl called Tilda who lives on the Island of Ayrie. The book has a lot of beautiful imagery and the protagonists are amazing and the journey they go on is very eye opening, a real page turner. The only things I didn't like was the plot was a bit rushed. I LOVED IT.

Raphael

On the Wall
this book is amazing as it is quite a chill book and a quick read it is also very nice and sweet book to read and enjoy

Kyra

When It's Your Turn for Midnight
This was a rather good Book, I'd give it a 7.738/10 -The Plot seemed Clear but was also fleshed out. - A good blend between Pass and Pressure - Likeable Characters - Liked the Parts abou the War - Happy but importantly Satisfying ending

Rahul

Popcorn
I really enjoyed popcorn as it is a really good book. At first I was a little unsure but I really enjoyed it. It displays a character with anxiety and their struggles at school picture day. It has a deeper theme of accepting issues, bullying and mental health issues and how it affects peoples lives. I would recommend this book.

Carolina

Popcorn
i liked the book because i liked the part about anxiety was my Favourite part 10/10

Jaxon

Birdie
Birdie's character is so unique, she talks sooooo much but it fills her role properly, she's also smart and courageous making this a lovely read.

Isabelle

Wolf Siren
I really loved this book although it is quite sad because it portrays females in a needy way however i love it as it shows feminine resistance and girl power!

Kyra

Shrapnel Boys
It is impossible not to care about the characters! The story had me on the edge of my seat!

Isabelle

Ghostlines 
Ghostlines is one of the best books I have ever read! From the engaging plot to the amazing characters, it is such a great read. I highly recomend.

Lara

Birdie
I love how this book shows how much animals can hep us adapt to changes, like Birdie and Mr Duke. he is such a sweet pony!

Hannah

On the Wall
I love the characters in this book, and how they help each other in small ways but end up making a big difference.

Hannah

The Boy I Love
This book was amazing! The beautiful storyline was so intriguing and the characters were so loveable and interesting. I loved how the reader finds out more about Danny and Stephens' backgrounds as they get to know each other. Stephen's traumas and PTSD was so well written and I loved how he started to acknowledge it more as the book went on. I wouldn't normally reach for a romance book, especially not if it isn't set in or around the present day but this book has definitely changed that! The boys' relationship is obviously so carefully created and realistic for the time period. I loved Stephen's character development as he looked to make Danny more serious but instead became more relaxed and happy himself. The two personalities compliment each other so nicely and I love the characters so much! The bittersweet ending was so beautiful and I couldn't think of a more fitting ending for the couple. If you are looking for a book to make you laugh, cry and everything in between, 'The Boy I Love' is definitely the book for you!

Roseanna

Black Star
Black Star follows the story of Charlene 'Charley' Cuffey. A determined 12 year old in America (with origins in Upper Kwanta/Ghana) during the 1920s . it takes you along her journey as she struggles with racism and segregation whilst trying to pursue her dream in becoming the first female baseball player. Black Star is the second in it's series and Charley is the grand-daughter of Kofi the protagonist of Door of No Return (the first book). The book is a verse novel and shows the story from Charley's eyes in poem form. Whilst effective the storyline could become quite confusing in some places. The representation of Charley is quite relatable as she is a girl trying to fight for her passion even if the present day has less racist struggles. Interestingly at the beginning of some chapters Nana Kofi shares his story with Charley. It gives insights on what happened to Kofi after the end of Door of No Return however you don't need to read the first book to understand Black Star. I love the link between the two books as you find out about Kofi's story whilst following his grand-daughter on her own adventure,struggles and you see how his life impacts hers. This book is emotional and will touch your heart. I would recommend this book to readers aged 11-14 who enjoy verse novels with historical fiction and a touch of adventure.

Lara

Birdie
This book is amazing I recommend this book so much. It is a beautiful, easy-to read story that got me lost into the pages of this book. I love the friendship between Birdie and Mr Duke. I loved it!!!!

Kyra

Wolf Siren
FIVE STARS!!! It was a really fun and interesting book to read! I couldn’t put it down and it had an awful lot of twists I wasn’t expecting! I absolutely enjoyed it and totally recommend to anyone and everyone. It isn’t gory or anything, so feel free to share with younger siblings!

Kayla