WHAT’S THE LOWDOWN?
With so many exciting books to read in our library just what to read next can be a little bewildering. So we thought it would be great for young readers to be able to share what they are reading and their thoughts on their latest reads.
If you would like to tell us about your favourite (or not so favourite books) just fill out a What’s the LowDown? review @ your Library – the Rotorua Public Library.
Keep the recommendations coming in.
From Anonymous...
Title/Author: Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
Did you like it? Why/Why not?
Yes. I found it interesting how and what a young chinese girl did just for her family to accept her
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Definitely Niang, Big Sister, Adeline Mah and Aunt Baba because it's interesting knowing what they did next.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes!
Another favourite is:
The Narnia series by C.S. Lewis
From RACHEL...
Title/Author: The Sandwich Scam by Karen Wallace
Did you like it? Why/Why not?
Yes because it was really, really funny.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Queen because she was pretty.
Would you recommend this book?
One more favourite book of Rachel's is:
Airy Fairy by Margaret Ryan
From NETHMI...
Title/Author: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
Did you like it? Why/Why not?
I like it because it is exciting, funny and cool because it [contains] magic. It's an excellent book to read. It gets more and more exciting as it starts to end. I can't wait until the seventh book is out!
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Harry Potter because he knows lots about the dark arts and he's a good wizard.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes I would.
Two favourite books of Nethmi's are:
Hatchet: the Return by Gary Paulsen & the Harry Potter series
Here is what Jacob, aged 9, thought about the book
Zone Rangers - Book 2 in the Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Game-Book series by James Wallis
Did you like it? Why/Why not?
Yes, because it was very exciting! I [thought] it was like watching an action movie!
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Sonic, because he is my [most] favourite thing in the world.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes to [readers] 10 years and over.
Books written by R.L. Stine are also favourites of this young reader.
from DANIELLE...
Title/Series: Vicky Angle by Jacqueline Wilson
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes because it was heart touching with different feelings and lots of fun and excitment. It will get you going through different feelings. It's awesome!
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Vicky. Because she was cool, adventureous and much more.
Would you recommend this book?
ABSOLUTELY!
Danielle thought 'Vicky Angel' was "such an awesome book" and suggests that you "Read It!!". Two other favourite books of Danielle's are Cat Mummy and Dinosaurs Packed Lunch both by Jacqueline Wilson.
From HOLLY...
Title/Series: Sammy Keyes and the Skeletan Man
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes, it was a great mystery.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Sammy, she was very daring and brave.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes. It'GREAT!
Holly's other favourite books include the Harry Potter series and titles by Enid Blyton.
More recommendations from our readers!
From Claudia
Title/Series: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes because it was funny and the insects did cool things.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Worm because he was funny.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes
Claudia also enjoyed reading The Twits and Matilda both by Roald Dahl.
From Taliah...
Title/Series: Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes because it is interesting and fun.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Bibi because she was cheeky.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes
Taliah also liked the book Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
From Sarah...
Title/Series: Saffy's Angel by Hilary McKay
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
I loved it. It's so exciting.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Sarah - very funny and a control freak
Would you recommend this book?
Yes
Another of Sarah's favourite books is Indigo's Star also by Hilary McKay
From Jesse...
Title/Series: Quest For The Sun by V. m. Jones (NZ Author. This is number three in the quartet Karazan Quartet)
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes I liked it because there was a lot of mystery, action and magic.
Who was your favourite character? Why?
Adam Equinox. He was my favourite character because he was a special person in the virtual world.
Would you recommend this book?
Yes.
Jesse has read two others in the series, Prince Of The wind and The Serpents of Arakesh. The latter title was a finalist in this year's New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
Here’s what Mark had to say…
Title/Series: Sonic the Hedgehog by James Wallis
Did you like the book? Why/Why not?
Yes, I did like it. I like all of the Sonic books. I read them every night…
Who was your favourite character? Why?
My favourite character is Sonic. I like him because he is the main character [and]… because he is my hero!
Would you recommend this book?
Yes, to all 8 year olds.
Mark has read Theme Park Panic and Zone Rangers from the Sonic the Hedgehog