Matilda by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This is usually considered a kids’ book, but it is still awesome. Matilda is, quite frankly, a genius. The story is about her adventures dealing with her parents and her school. Review # 2 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Matilda is about a little girl who is extraordinarily smart for her age, who has mind powers and parents who … Read more
The BFG by Roald Dahl Fantasy Review #1 * * * Stars (Pretty good) This is considered a kids’ book, but it is still good. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a giant who kidnaps a little girl from an orphanage. They have many adventures with each other. This is actually a pretty good book.
Gregor and the Marks of Secret The Underland Chronicles series #4 by Suzanne Collins Adventure Fantasy Suspense Thriller Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) This book is the 4th in the ‘Underland Chronicles’ series. It continues the story of Gregor and Boots. I loved it because of the great descriptions and the fast-paced plot. Review #2 * * * * Stars (Great!) Gregor’s bond Ares and his mother are recovering from the … Read more
Marked House of Night series #1 by P.C. Cast Fantasy Review # 1 * * * * Stars (Great!) The book Marked is about a girl named Zoey and as she turns, begins to turn into a vampyre and she begins to go to a new school. She takes an amazing Journey. The main characters are Zoey. Other characters are Zoey’s BFF, teachers, enemies. I liked this book because it has adventure suspense and I’m … Read more
Into the Woods by Lyn Gardner Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is about 3 sisters who go into the woods to get back a magical pipe from an evil man. This book is a mix of many classic fairy tales, and I think other people will enjoy it.
Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * Stars (Great!) This book is the sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers and has almost all the same characters, including Peter, Molly, Tinkerbell, and Molly’s father. There is a new character in this book called Lord Ombra. Nobody knows what he really is, but he sucks up people’s shadows and can then control them. He is … Read more
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Adventure Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) Peter, an orphan boy, is on a ship to become a slave when he befriends Molly, another passenger with a rich father. Molly also belongs to a secret organization called The Starcatchers, who track down and return the starstuff. The starstuff is a magical substance that can turn animals into half-humans (mermaids, centaurs), and … Read more
Life of Pi by Yann Martel Adventure * * Stars (Just ok) This is a very slow book. About half the book the main character (Pi) is telling about his life. There are only a few exciting parts. It was also hard to follow along. That’s why I disliked that book. The main character’s full name is Piscine Molitor Patel. He got a majors degree in religion and zoology. He’s also a skilled swimmer. His … Read more
Coraline by Neil Gaiman Fantasy Graphic Novel Horror Review #1 * * * * * Stars The main characters are Coraline, the Other Mother, and a cat. The plot is very intense. Coraline Jones believes that her parents don’t love her. When they move to their new home, an apartment, Coraline finds a hidden door that leads nowhere. After opening it and going in, she discovers a fantastic world where everything is better. There, Coraline … Read more
Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling Fantasy Review #1 * * * * * Stars (Amazing!) The Tales of Beedle the Bard is based off of the Harry Potter series containing 5 different stories with many different meanings to each story. Some main characters are Amatha, Asha, and Athelda. Other characters are Sir Luckless the Knight, Lucius Malfoy, Brutus Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger. I liked this book because I’ve liked all the … Read more