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“So many books, so little time.” 

Our staff have recommended these books as ones 'not to miss'.

Miss Illet says...

...you should try ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ by J K Rowling

 

What's it about?

Wizard is Harry Potter.  The books is about Harry Potter finding out he has a Godfather

 

Why do you like it? 

It is an exciting book.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'Percy Jackson' by Rick Riordan .

Miss Toppin says...

...you must read ‘The Twits’ by Roald Dahl.

 

What`s it about?

It is about a horrible married couple.

 

Why do you like it?

It’s very funny.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too…

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl

 

 

Miss Sherlock says...

...why don't you read ‘Gangster Granny by David Walliams’?

 

What's it about?

Hilarious book about a very mysterious, crafty criminal who attempts to steal the crown jewels.

 

Why do you like it? 

It's funny, easy to read, with a great vocabulary and storyline.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'Billionaire Boy'.

 

 

Mr Arman says...

...I would recommend ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl.

 

What's it about?

Charlie Bucket is poor and gets a golden ticket to see Mr Wonka. 

 

Why do you like it? 

It’s really funny and has made up words.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'

 

 

Mr Hughes says...

...I loved (and think you would too) ‘James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl.

 

What's it about?

A boy called James who lives with mean aunts.

 

Why do you like it?

Because it is magical and funny. 

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'The Reptile Room' by Lemony Snicket

 

 

Miss Sherlock says...

...read the popular, ‘The Hunger Games Series’ by Suzanne Collins.

 

What's it about?

Set in the futre it is about a girl who gets out of a dangerous situation.

 

Why do you like it? 

It is full of action.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'The Maze Runner'by James Daschner.

 

 

Ms Holden says...

...‘Harry and the Wrinklies" by Alan Temperley

 

What's it about?

Harry is sent to live with his elderly aunts, but they are not what he expected.  They drive fast cars with false numbr plates and why are they so secretive?  

 

Why do you like it? 

It is full of unexpected twists and the characters are funny.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

'The Rag Boy'

 

 

Ms Sharpe says...

...pupils might enjoy ‘Friend or Foe' by Michael Morpurgo

 

What's it about?

A soldier who is injured in the war.  Should the boy help him, but is he a friend or foe?   

 

Why do you like it? 

I like the storyline and it kept me interested.

 

If you like this book, this one is good too...

Private Peaceful

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