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Saturday 29 May 2010

Book review

Dear 4 Humility,

Write a book review of a book that you have read during the June holidays. Your book review should include:
  • Title of book
  • Name of author
  • Summary of the book
  • What you like or don't like about the book
  • Why you would or would not recommend the book to your friends
Post the review as a comment to this blog entry. You will also need to bring a hard copy of your book review (illustrated) to school in Term 3 Week 1.

36 comments:

  1. ok i'll try to post the book reveiw by next week! ;D

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  2. Title Of The Book:The Girls' Book Of Friendship
    Author:Gemma Reece
    Summary Of The Book:Make friends,make friends never ever break friends.A great girls' guide to getting along and having the best fun together.Every girl deserves fantastic friendship.
    What I don't like about the book:-
    Why I would or would not recommend the book to your friends:Because the book contains alot of ways, if you are upset with friendship you could read this book and it will tell about friendship.

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  3. Sry ms Teo,

    I am going to finish the storybook soon.

    So i wiil post it to you next week.


    Poorvaja

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  4. Title of the book : Mabel Makes the Grade
    Author : Anne Mazer
    Summary of the book : The first day of school is always Mabel's moment to shine. Nobody's ever more prepared than she is ! But this year things are going to be different . Her little sister, Violet, is starting kindergarten right down the hall. Mabel's pretty sure she can keep Violet's magic under wraps on the way to school.
    What I like or don't like about the book: ( Nothing )
    Why would I or not recommend my friends the book : ( Nothing )

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  5. The title of the book is : Magic Puppy
    Author : Sue Bentley
    Summary or the book : Storm is a magic wolf and the only cub left standing after the evil shadow attacks his pack To escape Shadow, Storm flees to human world disguised as a puppy. He visits family after family, using his spells wherever they're needed most!
    Lily has always wanted her own pet. and when an adorable puppy named Storm saves her from an accident, Lily gets to keep him all to herself! The two make new friends, explore the riding trails, and take care of ponies together. Storm might ever help Lily's biggest wish come true-a pony of her very own!
    What you like or don't like about the book is : i like the puppy Lily met and i don't like the part when the puppy got to leave Lily and maybe never come back anymore
    Why you would or would not recommend the book to your friends : not sure :)

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  6. Miss Teo hardcopy as in printing it out or writing on a paper ?

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  7. Title of book: The Diary Of Amos Lee (Girls,Guts and Glory)

    Author: Adeline Foo

    Summary of the book: I write my diary in the toilet to get away from my troubles,like having to compete with Michael, the bully who's in the swim team with me,and falling out with my best friend, Alvin, over a girl!My diary goes wherever I go as there are those who want to read it.For I know secrets, like how to break my sister's curse and how babies are made...

    What do you like or do not like about this book: I like the fact that it has humor in it and is a pleasurable read.(I do not have any dislikes in this book)

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  8. Title of the book:My Secret Diary
    Author:Jacqueline Wilson


    Summary of the book:In this book you will know that in her life she wear stiff petticoats and dancing shoes.Now she wear jeans and trainers.

    In 1960 she spend hours listening to records in her local store.Now she spend hours listening to music online.

    She learn all the steps to the latest dances.Now she just make up her own moves.

    But girls have and always will have crushes on boys,argue with thier parents, gets embarresed at school, want to stay out with friend, and spend hoursfixing their hair.

    In 'My Secret Diary' ,Jacuqueline shares her innermost thouts and feelings from the year she was 14, through extracts of her own real diary from 1960.

    The end

    What do you like or do not like about this book:i like about this book is that I can learn her habits to be a good writer and be diffrent from others book that can improved my composition.I do not have any dislikes in this book.

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  9. Title:Charlotte Web
    Author:E.B.White
    This is a story about a litte young girl name Fern, with a help of a friendly cute spider to save a adorable pig name Wilbur ,from the usual fate of a nice fat little pig.
    What do I not like about this book?
    I do like some parts of this book because some parts are cruel and quite boring .
    What do I like about this book?
    I like this book as it is interesting and it tell me that i have to help people when they are in need.
    I would recommed this book to people as it is interesting and help us to care for people in need.

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  10. Hi Germaine, both are fine.

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  11. Title:Silver Dolphins
    Author:Summer Waters
    Summary: It is about a friendly girl called Emily joins Sea Watch, but somehow Antonia cannot trust her.Then a new seaside gift shop opens and Antonia's worst fears are confirmed.
    What I like or don't like about this book: -
    I would recommend this book to others as it would enable more people to stop killing animals.

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  12. Title: Dork Diaries
    Author: Rachel Renee Russell

    Summary:
    Nikki Maxwell Is Not Popular, In Fact, Nikki Maxwell Is The Opposite Of Popular;She's Dork!But Nikki's Hoping By Moving To A New School,She Might Just stand a chance of making some friends and leaving her old lame ways in the past. But life is never that simple...

    What I like or don't like about this book:
    I Would recommend this book to others, as it is hilarious, and the illustrations are very creative, and plus, It's A 'Diary of a wimpy kid' for Girls!

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  13. Title:The Witches
    Author:Roald Dahl

    Summary:

    The witches disguise themselves as lovely ladies,when secretly they want to squish and squelch all the children they despise. Luckily one boy and his grandmother know how to recognize these creatures,but can they get rid for good?

    What i like or don't like about this book:
    I recommend it to others because it is kind of a touching story about a boy and his grand mother working together.

    Elena

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  14. Hazel Jayasingh16 June 2010 at 14:49

    Title of book:The Secret's Out
    Author: Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts
    Summary:
    While Amy's friends and Amy were working on a school project for the Annual Spring Art Show,Pia told Amy a big secret. Even though Amy swore to keep the secret Amy told Lola about the secret. Amy thought she could trust lola but she was wrong. Lola told the secret to Jesse and Jesse told evry one else. Soon, the secret was not a secret anymore.It all ended up as Amy's fault. Their friendship had been ruined. But very soon Pia forgave Amy.
    What I like or don't like about the book: I like the part when pia forgives Amy for releasing the secret.
    I recommend it to others as a secret is not a secret when it comes out of us.

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  15. tittle: The Iron Woman
    Author: Ted Hughes
    Summary of the book:Full of the power and imagination of the acclaimed modern classic The Iron Man, this tale from the former poet laureate is a passionate and brilliant cry against the rentless pollution of the earth.
    What I like or don't like about the book:I like the part when the factory decides to stop letting posion flow in to the river and harm the sea creatures.
    I will recommand this book to others because this book is interesting and it teaches you lots of things.

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  16. Tittle: Bedeviled: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Dress
    Author: Shani Petroff
    Summary: Angel had powers that sometimes got her into trouble. She was studying in High School and had a crush on a boy called Cole. She tried to avoid Cole because whenever she was with him, her powers go hay-wire. As soon as Cole noticed that Angel was avoiding him, they broke up. No one knew about her powers except her best friend, Gabi, and her parents. In the end, her father used his powers to help Angel win the 'dance queen'. The 'dance king and queen' will get to dance together. When Cole watched Angel and the 'dance king' danced, he knew he was in the wrong. He gained the courage and apologized to Angel. They were together again.
    What I like or don't about this book: I didn't like the part where Angel just left Cole like that. She could at least tell him why. I will recommend this book to others because it makes a good reading material when you are bored!
    Have a nice day, Ms Teo!

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  17. Title of the book: Magic kitten
    Name of author:Sue Bentley
    Summary:Orla is a ten year old girl.She takes part in a nature photo taking competition in her school .While in the woods,she meets a kitten who can speak to her.They become good friends.Together, they go through some exciting adventures.
    What I like about the book:the honesty and bravery of Orla. Orla does not cheat and she is brave to save the kitten when it is in danger. What I do not like about the book:The ending when the magic kitten has to return to its own world.
    Why I would recommend this book: It is an enjoyable to read in your spare time.

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  18. Title of the book: Watch Your Whiskers,Stilton!
    Name of author:Geronimo Stilton.
    Summary:Some kind of one-eyed rat tries to steal Geronimo's business and he makes a risk to call his crafty sales manager, Shif T.Paws, and this crafty business manager books him onto a infamous show:The mousetrap... Will he be in time to save his business??
    what I like about the book: the funny parts!
    What I do not like about the book:The one- eye rat!
    Why I would recommend this book: It is funny and quite good a book

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  19. Tittle of book:Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    Name of author:Jeff Kinney
    Summay:Greg is wanted to come up with a list of resolutions at the beginning of the year, but he thinks its hard to come up with a resolution because he thinks he's the best people he ever know.
    What I like is the funny thing I know about him.
    What I don't like -
    I would recommend it because its funny.

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  20. title of book:granpa's indian summer
    author:Jamila Gavin
    summary:Neetu and Sunjay are visiting India to see Granpa chattergi and their cousins Rahul and Reeta.India is a colourful place and nice to visit.Neetu and Sunjay enjoy playing cricket and eating grandma's cakes. But it is hide-and -seek they will remember the most...
    I like everything about the story that I will recommened everybody to read it as it is everything is interesting.

    Yours Truly,
    Krishaa

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  21. Hi ms Teo

    my summary's words have execced so I have attached the file on gmail.

    Thanks

    J Poorvaja

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  22. Title of the book: The Mummy With No Name
    Author of the book: Geronimo Stilton
    Summary: Geronimo and his nephew went to Egypt. When he went into the pyramid in Egypt, he saw a mummy with no name. And the mummy turned out to be a mouse called "The Shadow".
    I would recommend it because it is interesting.

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  23. Title of the book: The Naughtiest Girl In The School
    Author of the book: Enid Blyton
    Summary of the book: A girl named Elizabeth Allen was sent away to a boarding school and she makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. In school, Elizabeth was selfish. She always got scolded but her teacher but she don't care she continues to be naughty. Soon, Elizabeth finds out that being naughty isn't as simple as it seems. She make up her mind that half term, she will be back home. After some while, she met a friend named Joan, Joan had been really mad at her. But some while, they had become best friends forever. Because of Joan, Elizabeth had quit being naughty and kind-hearted. Without Joan, Elizabeth couldn't be so kind-hearted!!!!

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  24. Tittle of the book:Poppy Loves to Dance.
    Author of the book:Natasha May.
    Summery:It is all about Dancing! The Samba quick step, Tango or Waltz-Poppy's patner is Zack,wants to stopmdancing. What will Poppy do without Him??And there is a Surprise part for Poppy's brother and when nobody dance but only Poppy and her good friend were... so it was so fun when people start joining

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  25. And Why Will I recommend the book: It is enjoyable and I can't keep my eyes off it!

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  26. Title: The Twits
    Author: Roald Dahl
    Suummary: Mr and Mrs Twits are really disgusting because they don't bath they fight because they play tricks on each other, and they hate children. But the worst is, they keep monkeys at their backyard, and they catch birds to eat bird pies.
    I like this book because I think it is very interesting and weird. I think everyone in the class should read more about this book. You'll love it!!

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  27. Title of book: Katie Kazzo Switcheroo- Camp Rules!
    Authour of book:Nancy Krulik
    Summary:Katie so excited about her two-week stay at sleepaway camp! The activities , the s'nores, the friends . . . and the wild animals?!It's so much fun! And summer really heats up when the magic wind decides to blow by- twice. It seems like Katie is in for one fun -and crazy- summer!
    I really like the part when the wind comes in the story ,it is actually magic.

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  28. Hi Miss Teo i am noted thank you very much .

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  29. Title of the book:I left my sneakers in DIMENSION X
    AUTHOR OF the book: Bruce Coville
    Summary:My face turned red and I staggered across the kitchen.After a moment,I collapsed against a chair starring at my mother

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  30. Title:caps for sale
    author:esphyr sloboakina
    A man with few type of hats and shout cap for sale and when he slept monkeys stole his hat hahaha

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  31. Title : The six wizards
    author : glind bliton
    summary : It's about six wizards who wants to take over the world until one candle seller comes and makes him self worthy to marry the princess who was captured by six wizards . Once he has destroyed the wizards evil plan he forbide the wizards who plan to take over the kingdom.

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  32. Title: Inkdeath.
    Summery : With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn.
    Author: Cornelia Funke
    I would recommend the adventure in this book

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  33. Title:All Because of a cup of coffee!
    Auther:Geronimo Silton
    Summary:Geronimo Silton,was in love.He was in the coffee shop one morning when he spotted the most beautiful rodent in the world.Unfortunately, he immediately tripped and end up with his tail in the toaster.He was one morified mouse.But he was still determined to prove his love.So he joined his family on a journey to the Eigth Wonder of the world .There he made a dicovery so amazing,he knew it would help him win his love.After the journey he did not even care of his love and gave up his love because she does not even look pretty anymore.
    The End

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  34. Title: Look out busy body
    author: Erid blyton
    Summary: One day busy body went iside ee's house who had some magical powers. When he went inside he saw the iron box ironing table all talking. Can you belive it? H e then got washed by those stupid items. after a while he told his neibhours by no one belived him. he learnt a lesson that people hate busy bodies

    Thanks-:

    J Poorvaja

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  35. Title: Wedding Crasher
    Author:Geronimo Slition
    Summary: When Geronimo received an invitation from his cousin, Stevie Stingysnout's wedding which was far away, he wasn't really feeling excited about it but Thea, Trap and Benjamin thought it sounded fabulous. They dragged him along to the wedding and it was a real disaster...

    Shermaine Tan

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  36. Title:The Twits
    Author:Roald Dahl
    Summary:Mr and Mrs Twit was a foul and smelly old couple. They have many nasty and nonsensical ideas. Mr twit has a dirty beard . He do not wash his beard that often and food usually clings to his beard . Mrs Twit ha s a pair of glass eyes . She usually play a lot of tricks with her glass eyes. She can pop it out and pop it back, anytime she likes!

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