It’s a brand-new year and a brand-new journal and Greg is keen to p
ut the humiliating (and secret!) events of last summer firmly behind him. But someone knows everything – someone whose job it is to most definitely not keep anything embarrassing of Greg’s private – his big brother, Rodrick.
It was funny and I think everyone should read it. MG (S2) *****
A terrible sect has arisen is Dullitch: they’re dark, they’re deadly and they’re even more hell bent on the destruction of the city than the citizens themselves. All that stands between total chaos and the return of the dark gods are Duke Modeset (who doesn’t like the place anyway), Jereth Obegarde (a vampire on his Mother’s side) and Jimmy Quickstint (who is about to do the WRONG favour for the WRONG man). This is a thrilling story of darkness and destiny, where the brave step forward…and fall over.
Its the best book I’ve ever read and would love to read it again. PW (S1) *****
Kyle is having trouble with the neighbours. They’ve turned into black-eyed, flesh-eating zombies. Now would be a good time to leave town but out there, on the snow covered streets, something far worse is lurking. There is a beast in the shadows and the only way for Kyle to fight it is to use his powers. But every time Kyle uses them, he weakens the barrier between this world, and the terrifying, world of the Darkest Corners. If the barrier breaks there will be more killers on the streets.
Very good but I wouldn’t read it without reading the other ones first. OC (S1) *****
After a tsunami causes massive devastation to a tropical island, its governor sends in the bulldozers to knock down villages, replacing them with luxury hotels. Guarding the corrupt governor’s family isn’t James Adams’ idea of the perfect mission, especially as it’s going to be his last as a CHERUB agent.
An amazing book by Robert Muchamore that I couldn’t take my eyes off. READ IT!! KG (S1) *****
Sam’s always been a little scared of gorgeous Lena’s gang, but wh
en she invites him to come and hang out with them he’s delighted. But soon he finds out that they have a dark secret, and that he will have to go through some big changes to join them.
I think this book is suitable for Halloween. LM (S1) *****
When the Court clockmaker, Mr Urseau, is found dead in his workshop – a dagger in his chest and a key clutched in his hand – rumours start flying. Was the murderer his young assistant? Or maybe his wife? Both could be after Urseau’s private treasure. And where is the key from? What is it for? Lady Grace, Queen Elizabeth’s own Lady Pursuiviant is determined to get to the bottom of all these questions. But things get even more complicated when Grace discovers that a mysterious clock was delivered to the palace on the day Urseau was killed.
I think this book would be very good for children. O.C. (S1) *****
It’s the height of summer and the palace is full of ambassadors and ladies
from the Spanish court. When a visit to the famous St Bartholomew’s fair is planned to entertain the guests, Grace jumps at the chance to get out for the day. Not everybody feels the same though and there’s a lot of superstition amongst the ladies about the gypsies, fortune tellers and herbal medicine that will be at the fair. When a mysterious fire at the fair leaves Lady Sarah injured and a gypsy woman dead, it seems the ladies were right to be worried. But was the fire started on purpose? And can Grace get to the bottom of this mystery?
I would recommend this book. It is a really good book. O.C. (S1) ***
There is much excitement at court as the famous painter Levina Teerlimc arrives to paint the Queen’s portrait. The Maids of Honour are recruited to help entertain the Queen during the sittings, and to pose for the painter whilst the Queen is busy. They love being in the studio but have to beware as deadly arsenic is used in one of the paints! One of Lady Grace’s fellow Maids of Honour, Carmina, begins to act rather strangely – she seems confused and always tired. Her family has recently been involved in a feud with another noble family after her father was killed in a jousting tournament – is it possible that Carmina is being poisoned? Could the painter or her assistant be involved? Can Grace solve the mystery and discover the truth behind the strange happenings at Court?
Interesting. Good words. Amazing. E.B. (S1) ****
Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school. They would navigate the girl-less sixth form together, trading in affectations, in-jokes, rumour and wit. They all swore to stay friends for life. Now Tony is in middle age and he is finding that memory is imperfect.
A little disappointing – meanders along. Ending not entirely clear on first reading. May suit S6 pupils and staff. Mrs B (Staff) ***
Preparations for the wedding of one of Lady Grace’s fellow Maids of Honour are interrupted when a shipment of gold, on its way to the Queen, is stolen! The culprit is a single masked horseman, all in black – or is it a gang of ruffians from the forest? The clues seem to point in several different directions.
Very good; entertaining; exciting. E.B. (S1) *****
