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Book Reviews
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Nariece23 July 2009
Miki Yoshida is starting her final year of high school, and intends to start fresh, with a brand-new personality. Her boy obbsessed friend (yumi-Chan) is determined to find Miki a lad, as she is seventeen and never dated. Miki doesn't want to know, that is until she meets the mysterious new guy in town, Hiro Sakurai, who frankly, is a bit of a loner, and doesn't want to even talk to Miki....
From the first page, I was really interested. The storyline is brill, and a bit random. You never see whats coming. The artwork its great, apart from the faces bug me a bit. All the characters have really big chins!!!! All in all, a nice manga. :-) -
nariece13 July 2009
I found this book great for the imagination. The storyline was totally original and bizarre. That's why I loved it. It was a very clear read. You could get what was going on and imagine it so vividly, as if you were Coraline. The tale was so unexpected and frightening and bold.One of my favourite books this year! It totally lived up to my expectations!!!
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Chloe09 July 2009
I really like this book, and it is different from what I have read before. It is about a girl called Anya, who is Polish, and dreams about living in Britian. Finally, her dream does come true but it all goes upside down! The flat she and her family will live in is terrible, Anya's new school mates act like animals and she regrets moving to Britain! Then she meets bad boy Dan, and she trys to make him sweet but I am not sure what will happen cos I haven't finished reading the book! There are funny bits and a mean girl, but I am still enjoying it! It is a must read!
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The Day Kenyatta Died: Ngweno.the Day President Died
FREDRICK MUTOONI09 July 2009
'The light of Kenya' Jomo Kenyatta spent most of his life campaigning for Kenya's independence. His efforts cost him seven years in prison when he was convicted - in a trial now generally regarded as rigged - of being a member of the rebel Mau Mau group by the British colonists in Kenya. But the African Union leader kept up his fight on his release in 1960 and finally led his country to independence in 1963. He was made president and remained in office until his death on 22 August 1978. Kenyatta - the name he adopted in the 1920s - is Swahili for "the light of Kenya" and he is widely seen as the founding father of the nation
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Lauren07 July 2009
This book is amazing. A real step up from the twilight series and a great read for both teenagers and adults alike. You cannot put this book down - it is a gripping, exciting tale. I really suggest that you all read this as it is very very good and will leave you wanting more more MORE!!
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SAS: With the Maquis - In Action with the French Resistance, June-September 1944
Jon Freeman02 July 2009
An eye-opening account of the day-by-day life of SAS troops behind the lines in German occupied central France in 1944. Written in a frank and engaging style, the author makes the most extraordinary circumstances and bravery of his comrades, as well as the mundane necessities and trials of their day-to-day lives come to life.
The only thing that would have been needed to put this in the "excellent" rating would have been better maps, diagrams and illustrations to illuminate the fascinating text.
If you have any interest in WWII, The French Resistance, or military life in general, this book is a must-read. -
Janet Ives30 June 2009
After the [apparent] completion of her Twilight series, a trilogy following the trials and tribulations of teenage vampires and the mortals who love them, Stephanie Meyer has turned her considerable writing skills to the field of sci-fi and has written The Host, her first novel aimed at an adult audience. The Earth has been invaded by alien "souls", parasites who can only live if they possess a human host. Melanie Stryder is one of the few "wild humans", those who have managed to avoid possession by a soul, left. She has been on the run for years with her boyfriend Jared and her younger brother Jamie, but is eventually captured and a soul known as Wanderer takes over her consciousness. Melanie doesn't want to give up without a fight and so concentrates hard on the memories of those she loved in the hope that the Wanderer will eventually lead her back to them. Wanderer finds herself bombarded by Melanie's memories and, growing increasingly attached to humans and humanity, sets out to track down more wild humans. Wanderer joins a group led by Melanie's uncle Jeb and, despite initial mistrust from the humans, she becomes an important part of the community and eventually even falls in love. Realising that Wanderer (now known as Wanda) is the perfect person to hunt for supplies since she will be trusted by other souls, the group ask her to infiltrate a hospital and bring back medicines that will help Jamie, Melanie's brother who also joined the group and is suffering from a potentially fatal injury. While at the hospital, Wanderer realises that she must soon reveal her biggest secret to the humans - she knows how to remove a soul from its host without killing either of them. I wasn't a massive fan of the Twilight series, although I did like the stories and thought that Stephanie Meyer had a great writing style and imagination, but I thought that The Host was absolutely fantastic and am pleased to hear that it is to be the first book in a trilogy that Meyer has already planned out. The Host is a must-read story with wonderful characters that you can't help love but, be warned, it might well make you cry!
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wayne holland28 June 2009
Fantastic read, clear, concise well put arguments by one of the greatest communicators of the 20th century. Everything he says is true!
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Donna Leventakis26 June 2009
The King and the Seed is a story that once you read it remains in your heart for the rest of your life. Not only because of its originality but also because it leaves you with wisdom for one's everyday life. Adults and children will find encouragement and a treasure to share with others by reading it.
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Zindy24 June 2009
This is a very moving book. The cover picture is so striking, it reminds me of some of my family photos. It was very difficult to put this book down because everyone was telling their own story and some of it was so sad as well as reminiscence of home. Some of the children in the book found England a very difficult place to adjust to and there was no one to help them cope. I also, found it interesting from those who spoke about being separated from their family - and not meeting them again for a long time. A very good read and each story is very different.
