Larriers Activities: 2011

A Book Review by Callum Byrne

Book title: Danny and the Sea of Darkness

Author: David Clayton

What type of book is it? It is a horror story.

What is it about?
It is about a boy who keeps having the same dream that he is in his house on the sea and he is drowning. He has to wake up and figure out how to stop the terrible dreams.

The best bit was...
when he keeps drowning in the pool.

Who would you recommend this for? Boys over 9 years old.

Have you read any other books by this author? No

Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5

I got this book in the orange section of the library.

A Book Review by Aaron Smith

Book title: Dr. Seuss Boxset

Author: Dr. Seuss

What type of book is it? There are 4 funny books in this boxset.

What is it about?
There are 4 different stories. One is called Fox in Socks, its is a rhyming story. The next is How the Grinch stole Christmas, the third is Green Eggs and Ham and the last is The Cat in the Hat.

The best bit was...
when the Cat in the Hat brought the kids to his world and they had to say everythings opposite in it.

Who would you recommend this for? Everybody

Have you read any other books by this author? Yes
Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5

These books are in the white section of the library

A Book Review by Aaron Connolly

Book title: Candy on the Dart

Author: Ita Daly

What type of book is it? This is an adventure book.

What is it about? It’s about two girls who run away together and spend the day on the Dart. They go all over Dublin.

The best bit was... My best bit was when Candy gets off at Killbarrack and meets the girl called Sharon.

Who would you recommend this for? I’d recommend it for 10 year olds, teenagers and adults.

Have you read any other books by this author? Not yet but I will

Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5

You can find it in the RED section of the library.

a book review by Jonathan Anene

Book title: Dirty Bertie

Author: Alan MacDonald

What type of book is it? It is a funny book and has 3 stories in 1

What is it about? It is about a boy called Bertie who had disgusting habits. He likes picking his nose and playing with worms and never gets a shower.

The best bit was... When Bertie went swimming and a boy said ‘I can see your pants’ and Bertie goes red and asks him to have a race to see who can get dressed the quickest but Bertie is too slow and loses.

Who would you recommend this for? To anyone who likes to have a laugh.

Have you read any other books by this author? No

Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5

This book is in the YELLOW section of the library.

A book review by Joshua Doran

Book title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Author: Jeff Kinney
What type of book is it? It is a comedy
What is it about? It is about Greg, who is a nerd. He gets picked on all the time, even by his brother. He trains for football but he isn't very good.
The best bit was... when Greg keeps falling over trying to kick the football
Who would you recommend this for? Boys, 8 and over
Have you read any other books by this author? Your rating (1-5 star): 5 out of 5
You can find this in the BLUE section of the library

A book review by Travis Flood Murtagh

Book title: The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
Author: Roald Dahl
What type of book is it? An Adventure Comedy
What is it about? It is about a monkey, a giraffe, a pelican and a little boy. They all work in a window cleaning company. They have to clean the windows of a rich man's house.
The best bit was... when the pelican swooped down and caught the boy.

Who would you recommend this for? Boys from 9 to 13

Have you read any other books by this author? Your rating (1-5 star): 5 out of 5

You can find this in the BLUE section of the library

A book review by Scott Hunt

Book title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Author: Roald Dahl
What type of book is it? It is a funny and exciting book suitable for all ages.
What is it about? It’s about a little boy called Charlie and he finds a golden ticket which allows him to visit the biggest chocolate factory in the world. He and four other children visit the factory and see some amazing inventions.
The best bit was... when he found the golden ticket and runs home to his parents. Hen his granda jumps out of bed and starts dancing!
Who would you recommend this for? Everyone
Have you read any other books by this author? Yes, James and the Giant Peach
Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5

You can find this in the BLUE section of the library

A book review by Justin Anene

Book title: Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze
Author: Gwyneth Rees
What type of book is it? It is a funny book.
What is it about? it is about a witch and her cat. The cat keeps trying to escape.
The best bit was: When the witch fell and she nearly knocked everything over.
Who would you recommend this for? All of the boys
Have you read any other books by this author? No
Your rating: 5/5 stars

A book review by Luke Fay

Book title: The Witches
Author: Roald Dahl
What type of book is it?

an adventure book

What is it about? it is about a little boy and his grandma
The best bit was: when the witch takes off her mask
Who would you recommend this for? teenagers and girls and boys
Have you read any other books by this author?

yes

Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5 stars
You can find this book in the BLUE section of our school library

A book review by Leroy

Book title: The Locked Room

Author: Brandon Robshaw
What type of book is it?

It is a horror book
What is it about?
The soul of a person
The best bit was...
my best bit was when he went into the pub and everyone told him it was haunted.
Who would you recommend this for? everyone

Have you read any other books by this author? no

Your rating (1-5 star): 4/5 stars
You can find this book in the ORANGE section of our school library

A book review by Dane

Book title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Author: Jeffy Kinney
What type of book is it?

It is a funny diary that the wimpy kid write in every day of his Summer holidays.
What is it about?It is about a boy called Greg. He is the Wimpy Kid. He is on Summer holidays but hates playing outside. All he wants to do is play video games with his friend Rowley but his mam wants him to go to Summer camp and on family day trips. Greg is not happy. Waht will happen? You must read.
The best bit was...

When Greg and Rowley watch the scary wilm called "Hello, you're dead" even though Greg's mum wouldn't let them watch it! They go t so scared of the muddy hand thats in the film that they slept in teh bathroom instead of Rodrickts room!
Who would you recommend this for?

I would recommend this book for boys and girls , children and teenagers.
Have you read any other books by this author? No

Your rating (1-5 star): 5/5 stars

You can find this book in the BLUE section of our school library