Tag: 10+ years

Children's Books, Middle Grade, Short Stories

Not Bog Standard (and other peculiar stories)

by Mark Pardoe (Omnibus books) Scholastic ISBN 978-1-86291-863-4 RRP: $15.99 Age: 10+ Published: March 2012 Review by Rachel Mason Not Bog Standard is a compilation of short stories, each one involving something crazy or gruesome or downright weird!! Tales of strange creatures, freaky animals and mind-boggling gadgets – There is always something to make you squirm! Each story is told in the words of a … Continue reading Not Bog Standard (and other peculiar stories)

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Middle Grade

The False Prince

Jennifer A. Nielsen Scholastic ISBN: 9781407133058 RRP: $16.99 Age: 10+ Genre: Fantasy Key Words: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Conspiracy Published: 1st Dec 2012 Reviewer: Kylie Calwell Sage is an orphan, one who causes trouble and takes risks. He is one of four boys who get kidnapped. Four boys who look remarkably similar. There is something devious, even dangerous, going on, failure will result in death. The … Continue reading The False Prince

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Children's Books, Middle Grade

Review Raven Lucas 2; DEAD WRONG

Christine Harris Omnibus books for Scholastic ISBN 978-1-86291-928-0 10+ Years Teachers Notes Reviewed by Kelly McDonald     Raven Lucas continues the search for her missing father. A kidnap attempt,  mysterious car crash and a few new surprises leave you guessing and hoping that Raven doesn’t end up dead!   I have had the pleasure of reading Raven Lucas- Missing, and now the sequel –Dead … Continue reading Review Raven Lucas 2; DEAD WRONG

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Children's Books, Middle Grade

DRAGON HUNTER

Nazam Anhar Scholastic Press 978 1 74283 030 8 $16.99 June 2012 Reviewed by Cassandra Griffin   ‘Vengeance will bring them back here. Prepare for battle!’ When young Baran tries to warn his village, the village of Shenzing, of the two Dragons he views flying around the mountain peaks, his cries of danger are met with sneers, laughter and taunts. No one will believe the … Continue reading DRAGON HUNTER

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