Book Buzz

Book Buzz is a place where kids up to the age of 12 can review books that they have enjoyed and read others' reviews online.

Have you got a book you'd like to tell everyone about? You can now add your book reviews to the Book Buzz on the Christchurch kids blog.

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Latest Reviews

Adventure & Mystery

Loot coverLady Grace Mysteries by Grace Cravendish
I like this book cos' I like mysteries.
This book is really actually a diary written by someone else! It's a book that will keep you bitting your knukles in suspense and on the edge of your seat with excitment. It's thrilling and very adventureous about a young Maid of onour getting into loads of trouble just to solve a real cool mystery. It's a GREAT book! You should read it!
Crystal, 10
Five have plenty of fun by Enid Blyton
It is really exciting and full of adventure!
Georgia, 10
brain scam by jonathan harlen
brain scam is a funny mystery book written by Jonathan Harlen. Brain scam is a story about 3 boys and one girl professor Kreeb and the binoculater [the main characters] all of the children enrolled at Kreebs correctotorim will go on a bad journey through the school while the four"lucky ones" get tortured almost to death by Kreeb.I think this is a great book and should be given 5 out of 5 stars for its great use of stopping the chapter in tense moments of the story. Thanks Jonathan for writing this amazing book
kendall, 9
It is funny and a mystery book
katherine, 9
RUNNING WILD by MICHEAL MORPURGO
IT HAS A DIFFERENT STORY LINE AND IT HAS AN INTERSTING TOPIC THAT CAN RELATE TO ME AND MAYBE TO YOURSELF IT HAS A PART OF AN EVERYDAY LIFE SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE REALLY THERE THAT IS IN THE BOOK SOOO REAL
MICAELA, 12
cover: sabotagesabotage by Sharon Holt
it is based on a true story and the girl is different to any other girl
stephanie, 11
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
I like this because of the adjectives about the rooms, people and what happens. It also goes straight into my mind and paints a picture.
Callum, 10
ice claw by david gilman
it is like gos bomps
sam, 10
Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz
it is action packed and my favourite bit is when he rides a iroing board in the snow
hamish, 10
I like this book because the words make me paint a picture in my mind and gets me interested.
Callum, 10
More adventure books

Animal

Poney club secrets by Stacy Gregg
My favorite animal is a horse and this book is all about horses and everyday troubles.
Aimee, 12
award winning animal stories by linda jennings
it is fun and has it is cool and has lots of fun stories in it!
isabel, 9
Spot goes to the farm by Eric Hill
it is easy to read and it has colourful pictures and i like the animals in it.
Basuka, 12
Saddle Club Starlight Christmas and sea horse, Bonie Bryant
once you start you can not stop, and it's so cool.
waiariatui, 10.
coverGladly here I come, Joy Cowley
It is about animals and it is just the ultimate book for everyone!
Ella, 9
just grace walks the dog by charise mericle haper
it hade brite colers on the front and it was interesting
natalie, 9
Dinotopia by James Gurney
I like dinosaurs and i like the movies.
Coen, 12
coverThe Giraffe and the Pelly and me by Roald Dahl
Because it has a lot of details and becausehe is my favourite author.
Charlotte, 10
Saving Sam by Susan Brooke
It has a very strong moral but is heart-warming at the same time
Ashleigh, 12
The hundred mile an hour dog by Jeremy Strong
It is funny and you can't take you're eyes of it. All kids should read it
Isaac, 8
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Family & Friends

Utterly me Clarice Bean by Lauren child
its got cool pictures and it a great book about a yong girl that likes ruby redfort it just a outstanding book
jess, 10
Candy Floss by Jacqueline Wilson
It's about a girl Floss who has to choose about going to live in Aussie with her Mum or running a cafe with her dad? What would you choose? Join the laughter and fun by reading this Book! I'm sure you will love it!
Sophie- Jane Louise, 11
Vote 4 Amelia! by Marissa Moss
It's a very funny book about Amelia and her best Friends Leah and Carly and they are all trying to get a place on the Student Council and they all team together and help each other make posters and ads!
It's a must read and there is other books in the series!
Sophie, 10
My Sister Jodie by Jacqueline Wilson
It makes you realise how much you need your sister or brother because a tragic accident might occur like in my sister jodie because she falls of the roof and dies. That makes Pearl realise how much she does need her sister!!
Molly, 10
I am SO not a pop star! by Unknown
Its funny& a very realistic story-I think that the auther did a fine job writing this book.
Hannah, 10
The Lottie Project by Jaqualine Wilson
Its funny, captivating & it makes me want to turn the page.
Hannah, 10
Anne of Green Gables by L.C Montegomery
Anne has a the main character has a wonderful imagination and she always whisks me away to the wonderful place in which she lives, green gables.
Ngaire, 13
The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Anderson
It was meaningful
Doyoung, 12
coverBest Friends by Jacqueline Wilson
It's funny
Hannah, 11
Double act by Jacqueline Wilson
This is REALLY good. I bet I've read it at least 5 times!
Clodagh, 12
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Fantasy

The Word-eater by Margaret Mahy
It was really out of the ordinary. My Favourite part was when the four children discovered the library shadow in the river. I also loved the descriptive words in it.
KAYLEE, 8
 rose by holly webb
its a little bit of mystery and fun and its got magic and a great story line and one of the characters is a little bit spooky
kendall, 9
the lake of tears by Emily Rodda
it has really cool monsters and it is set in the land of Deltora.my favorite character is Lief because he has a really awesome sword.
liam, 9
Deltora Quest 3: Dragon's nest by Emily Rodda
It is a good adventure and death book. And it has dragons in it
Alana, 10
Ever by Gail Carson Levine
I like this book because its heart stopping and always has lots of unexpected twists and turns that would make it unforgettable. I've read it over a year ago but I still remember it really well!
Crystal, 11
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire by J.K. Rowling
It is really interesting and has a great story line.
Laura, 12
It is a fun and exciting chapter book. You never know whats going to happen next.
Tom, 8
The lightning thief by Rick Riordin
it was fantastic and I didn't want to stop reading it
Nathan, 13
harry potter and the chamber of secrts by j.k rowling
it had heeps of action and i found that it always make you wonder what happens and i always asked my self questions
laura, 10
Felicity Wishes Summer Sunshine by Emma Thomson
it is a great book and it never gets boring
Rosie, 8
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Funny

beast quest by adam blade
Its a good book to read
angus, 7
Just Crazy by Andy Griffiths
Because it is funny and it has crazy pictures
Allan, 3
Christmas catastrophe by Geronimo Stilton
it has cool things in it
Cristy, 10
circus berverkers by jonathan harlen
it is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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alex, 9
the adventures of captain underpants by dave pilkey
i like the chapter to make a long story short
jack, 9
covera chesse coloured camper by geronimo stilton
because they are funny
MAGGIE, 10
it very cool i love it so much
laura, 10
The ginger bread man by unknowen
It is fun to read and it is funny.
jess, 10
james and the giant peach by Roald Dahl
it is fun
maddi, 11
A FABUMOUSE SCHOOL ADVENTURE by Geronimo Stilton
it is really good and it has really good descriptive words+it is really funny!!!!
Rosie, 8
Captain underpants by Dave plikey
It is funny.
James, 8
oh say can you say by dr. seuss
it is fun, cool, funny
malaysia, 8
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Historical

Loot coverLady Grace Mysteries by Grace Cravendish
I like this book cos' I like mysteries.
This book is really actually a diary written by someone else! It's a book that will keep you bitting your knukles in suspense and on the edge of your seat with excitment. It's thrilling and very adventureous about a young Maid of onour getting into loads of trouble just to solve a real cool mystery. It's a GREAT book! You should read it!
Crystal, 10
A little Princess by Fances Hodgson Burnett
it is a book that makes you feel warm and fuzzy and sometimes a bit funny it is a very old book and was changed so people understood the slang and i like it also because it make the little girl sara sound like she really is a princess but she is just a spoiled child that gets everything she wants and when ever but the thing is eventualy her luck changes she turns poor after and she is now not as well treated as usual!!!!
Leah, 10
The Redheaded princess by Ann Rinaldi
I like this because my mum says that i should be reading non-fiction books and not fantasy any more but i can say to her:"it's a historical book!" and that is true, just witha touch of fantasy! It's about Elizabeth the 1's childhood. I really suggest it to you guys!
Chrystal, 13
The tales of beedle the bard by J.K Rowling
It's from Harry Potter and it's cool.
Jane, 11
Stone heart by Diane Grancy
i like historical ficton
william, 11
Oathbreaker by Michelle Paver
It is very adventurous, and it makes you want to read more.
Bella, 10
coverThe Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
It's interesting to find out what it's like to go in hiding and how Anne had to live like at a very young age! I agree with Sophie it really well written for a girl her age
Sophie - Louise, 10
Its really discriptive and you realise how much she suffered and how brave she was.
eilish, 10
Chinese Cinderella, Adeline Yen Mah
It tells the story of how a young girl survives at a time when there was disruption in China & although you would think that its a war story its not-it simply tells people about her life & dealing with her horrible stepmother.
Hannah, 10
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Horror and scary stories

When the kehua calls by kingi mc kinnon
it tells me that this book is good..
elizabeth, 10
haunted hotels by Dinah williams
it is scary
joseph, 7
Death's shadow by Darren Shan
Very cool and I've read it two times! It's very good and you should read it but that book is book seven of ten so I would read book one, two, three, four etc because at least book one, three and five tell you whats going on.
Jared, 12
Bec by Darren Shan
It's very interesting and I always wanted to read it even in class.
Jared, 12
coverice claw by David Gilman
its a horror if you like horror books get it now
seungjae, 10
goosbumps ghost beach by R.L. stine
it is a good book
aiden 9
goosebumbs (series) by R.L. Stine
Its scary and makes me want to read on
Isaac, 10
it is scary and cool
jade, 10
Goosebumps Vampire Breath by R. L. Stine
It was really scary and i thought it would never end
Jenna, 7
Under the magicians spell by R.L. stine
I love horror books and this book is very interesting
Alana, 10
The scarecrow walks at midnight, R. L. Stine
It was scary.
Rohullah, 11
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Information

Coverwhat is a reptile by feana tu'akoi
to learn about them
dallars, 6
penguins by Bobbie Kalman
Of the picturs
Sabrina, 10
the gorilla book by Dr carla Litchfield
because its qute
charlie, 8
Pat a cake by Gwenda Turner
it teaches you how to make a cake with lots of pictures and ryhmes.
Zallie Rose, 9
coverThe big book of Girl stuff Bart King
I love this book! Its all for girls and it gives you skills for life, some cool things to do and tips and tricks! A must have in anygirls bookshelf. Recomended for 8+.
Ruby, 10
The big book of Girl stuff Bart King
Because im a girl and i like books
Maddie, 10
The complete survival guide for high school and beyond, Erin Shale
It helps you in school and life.
Elizabeth, 12
Whales and dolphins, Caroline Bingham
It's interesting,
Lewis, 8
Tigers and their cubs, Margaret Hall
I like animals.
James, 5
Trucks, Betsy Imershein
I love trucks and everything with an engine.
Marshall
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Picture books & graphic novels

A small miracle by Peter Collington
its about Christmas
Hannah, 8
You Choose by Pippa Goodhart, illustrated by Nick Sharrat
You get to chosse all things you do.
Kate, 10
Where's Wally by Martin Handford (Illustrator)
I like finding Wally. Some pages are challenging and some are easy.
Toby, 12
coverThe miraculous journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
good pictures
gabrielle, 9
tintin series by Herge
because it is easy to read and gets you to sleep once you have read it
Kimmy, 9
the bridge by joy cowley
it is a very cool book
jasmine, 10
jack and the box by art spiegelman
the characters are drawn really well and it's really funny.
asher, 7
Maisie's colour collection, Lucy Cousins
It's a different shape.
Annabel, 3
More picture books

Science Fiction

Akiko: the training master, Mark Crilley
I love Training Masters.
Ashley, 10
Eager Helen Fox
This book is about the future and the robots who inhabit it alongside humans as companions and helpers. It is all about technology, the world's resources and a new kind of robot, EGR3, renamed Eager, who is very different… Even people like me who don't get along with technology will want to finish it.
Kirsty, 13
It has a very interesting plot,reading it makes you want to read more of Helen's books
Elliot, 10
Halo: the fall of reach Eric Nylund
It's packed full of action
Awhioraki, 9
Junot of TarisJuno of Taris by Fleur Beale
This book was amazing!! It showed me alot about difference's of other types of people
Kyla, 12
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Sports

specky magee and the season of champions by felica arean and garry lyon
becuase itz sooooooooooooooooo nice lol
habsa, 15
deadly prospect by flure bealy
it awesome
bob, 7
its about motor bikes
makenzie, 10
Specky Magee and the Boots of Glory Felice Arena and Gary Lyon
This book is about Specky Magee, a young aspiring footy champion. In the last book he was awarded a scholarship to Gosmore Grammar a legendary footy school. Find out if he accepts the scholarship and how is friends react if he does. A must read book for pretty much any kid with good sense of literature.
Leah, 11
More sports stories

Young adult

Daimond Girls by Jacqueline Wilson
It is drama and very exciting. It is a young adult and highly recomend this book. :)
Esther, 12
Eclipse by Stephonie Meyer
I love the way horror and romance ties together and the images in your head along with the conflict between vampires and werewolves is so real
brenna, 10
new moon by stephenie myer
it was borning at the beginning but picks up quick at chapter 6 through the rest of the book
brianna, 12
because it is really interesting.
karisha, 12
coverTime out by David Hill
It has lots of stuff in it that would not happen in real life. It also Includes lots of interesting words and events. I reccomend it to everyone!
Ella, 9
Guitar Girl Sarra Manning
it's got a good story line it's about music and friends it had me totaly hooked. it's one of the best books iv'e read!
finn, 10
Love lessons by Jacqueline Wilson
Its funny and keeps you reading
Ella, 8
Trapped by David Hill
IT ALWYS WANTS ME WANT TO GO ON AND KEEP ON READING IT NOT LIKE OTHER ONES
Destiny, 11
The year the gypies came by linzi glass
it was about a small girl and her life inst perfect, then some wandering australians come and every thing changes.
sarah, 14
ruby red by linzi glass
Its really good, Linzi Glass has a very distinct writing style. I'd rate it right up there with the Twilight series, its amazing. Its about a girl who falls in love with a boy whos from a totally different family/race so its classed as wromg. It will surprise you. Its great.
Sophie, 13
it was about racsium in africa. with a romance between a white girl and a black boy
courtney, 12
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Adult books for advanced readers

coverMao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin
It had real feeling and emotion in it almost things you can relate to, but overall it was an utterly amazing book!!!! My rating is 100/10
Ashtyn Age, 11
Love in the driest season Neely Tucker
It opened up my eyes and it made me aware of what's going on around the world.
Angel, 10
Bringing Elizabeth home Ed and Louise Smart
It's a very good story. It teaches you the value of hope, love, family, faith.
Paneta, 13
Jessica Bryce Courtenay
It was emotional and made me cry. Bryce is an awesome author.
Charlotte, 15
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