Book Review of The Lady Grace Mysteries - Assassin - by Grace Cavendish

Over this half term I have been reading, but not quite finished, 'The Lady Grace Mysteries'. I think that this is a good book as it is historical and adventurous. You get engrossed into the storyline and discover different things to do with a murder that I would never have guessed.
Grace is a lady's maid for Queen Elizabeth I and then has to chose a husband out of three men that the queen had chosen for her. To complicate the situation further one of the suitors gets murdered with the other the suspect. Lady Grace has different feelings towards what has been going on and decides that she has noticed something that nobody else has but could make all the difference. The Queen then gives her permission to discover what has been going on with her two companions a maid and jester.
The book is written in diary entries written by Grace herself so this gives you an insight into what she thinks about different people for example the Queen or other maids and the murder case. You really get to know her bright  and determined character well.
I dont really think that this book is for my age group (Age 13) as it is simple to read and would recommend it to 8-11 or 12 years. Even though it is a quick read I would possibly recommend it to people my age if they need something quick and cheerful.
I would rate this book a 4 out of 5.
On Amazon this book is rated 4.8 out of 5 for a younger age group.

Book Review of The Hunger Games

The book that i am reviewing this time is, The Hunger Games.

Personally i think this book is the best book i have ever read. Let me tell you the plot. There are 12 Districts and each year a boy and a girl are chosen from every district to take part in the Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is when all the chosen candidates are put in an arena but it is very big and they have to fight til there death. The last one standing is the winner.

The book begins on reaping day when the names are picked from the bowl. Katniss is the main character and it is her sisters first reaping day. There is one in a million chances that Prims name will get picked - however the girl that gets chosen is Prim...

Katniss is very brave and doesn't want her sister to be part of the Hunger Games so volunteers herself. Will she survive?

I love this book as it is not like any book that i have ever read before in my life. It is a really good adventure and i like the fact that there are different things that happen and then fit all together. I would recommend this book as it is a great read and will leave you captured with amazment!

I would rate this book 5 out of 5.

Book Review of 'Why Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' by Judith Kerr

This book 'Why Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' is based on a real story of what Judith Kerr had to do due to the events of World War II. The main character is Anna and her father is a famous writer. Her father ends up having to escape from the Nazis. They family travel to different countries, experiencing different events and lifestyles. However, will they be able to escape from Hitler or will they be caught? This story is called 'Why Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' because Anna leaves her favourite pink rabbit behind.

I am really enjoying reading this book as i can hardly put it down! When reading it you really grow fond of the characters and love following their travels.

Michael Morpurgo read this book and said,"The most life-anhancing book you could ever wish to read."

I would rate this book 4 and 3/4 out of 5 because it is an excellent storyline and you can't put it down!

Book Review of Dear Olly by Michael Morpurgo

The book that I am reviewing is 'Dear Olly' by Michael Morpurgo.
This story is written in three different perspectives. These are Olly's Story, Hero's Story and Matt's Story. It is about a boy named Matt who is a very happy boy. He has a sister called Olly and Matt and Olly have a very close relationship.
Matt has a dream and one day decides to go at Africa to work in an orpanage and keep the children happy but Olly and her mother are very worried about him. One day something happens to Matt but how will Ollly and her mother find out if he is ok.
Along with the human story there is the story of Hero. He is a swallow and also has an adventure travelling like Matt. It turns out that the two stories collide but will they both have happy endings?
I would rate this book 4 out of 5 becasue you really feel like you get to know that characters and it is a quick and sweet read for all to enjoy.

Book Review on 'Born to Run' by Micheal Morpurgo

'The book i am reviewing is 'Born to Run' and it is about a type of dog called a greyhound. The greyhound in this book has lots of different lives. At the begining of the story there is a character called Patrick who is a young boy who has a mind of his own. One morning Patrick is walking to school by the canal. He is not very happy about going to school, and feels that non of the teachers like him. Suddenly he spots a blue plastic bag bobbing up and down in the water and realises that there is something alive in the bag. Bravley, Patrick jumps into the water to save whatever is in danger. It turns out that inside the bag is a bunch of new born greyound puppies! Patrick climbs out of the canal and sees the annoying Mr Boots (the lolly pop man) scurring towards him. They both make there way to school and find that Mr Brightwell is very pleased with Patrick indeed.
After being interviewed by everyone and drying off Patrik tells his Mum and Dad that he wants to take one of the puppies home. At first they disagree but in the end they give in and Patrick has a new pet named Best Mate.
When Best Mate is older he and Patrick are in the park one evening. Best Mate runs off but doesn't come back. They can't find him after searching everywhere.

This is where Best Mate's new life begins. It turns out that he has been kidnaped by Mr. Boots and another man. Best Mate now has a new owner, Beckey. Beckey is a young girl about 15 and she lives with her mum and her horrid step father. Her step father has racing dogs and treats them awfully so that they win races. A new dog comes in and Beckey calls it Brighteyes. After their life in racing Craig (the horrid step father) tells Beckey and her mum that the dogs go to a lovely home but when Beckey finds out the truth she is determined not to let this happen to Brighteyes. In the end she runs away with Brighteyes and they go on a journey together.
Will they find a destination in the end?

The Daily Mail said 'Pitch perfect ... even this hardened book reviewer kept having to wipe away the tears.'
I would rate this book 4 or 5 stars out of 5 because you really go on a journey with this dog and you really feel what all the characters are going through.

Book Review on 'Once' by Morris Gleitzman

This book is about a young boy and is set in war time.At the begining he is at an orphanage run by nuns. His parents, who were book sellers and were very fond of books, put him there so he was safe from the nazis. He was pretending to be catholic. One day he was looking out the window and he sees some strange men burning books. He couldn't believe his eyes. Then he had a great (and exciting) idea. He decided to go and save his parents and the books that are being burnt. On his journey he saves a girl from a burning house and they get caught up in the crowds. They end up in hiding. Then, the harsh nazis put then on a mysterious train and they don't know what there destination is...

Can they escape???

I really enjoyed this book and even thought it was sad at times. I would recommend this book to years 9 and over, boys and girls but younger people may also enjoy it.I would rate this book 4.5 out of 5 for an excellent story.

My Book Review on 'The Mysteries Collection' by Enid Blyton

The book I am reviewing is called The Mysteries Collection and it has three stories in one. The first story is called The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters, the second is called The Mystery of the Missing Necklace and the last is called The Mystery of the Hidden House.
The story I am going to be talking about is The Mystery of the Spiteful Letters.
Pip, Bets, Daisy, Larry and Fatty (and the dog Buster) all work together to solve the mystery. Mr Goon is the local police man in the village and he is always determined to solve the case before the children do.
Someone has been sending horrid letters to people around the village. The Five Finder-Outers have to find lots of clues to solve the mystery. Will they or will Mr Goon unravel the mystery first? Or will the five be doomed to a summer of boredom?
I would rate this book 4 out of 5. It is extremely exciting and i didn't want to put it down!