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The Suspicious Scarf  [Bk.in the Plum & Woo series] by Lisa Siberry (2021)

 

This book is full of mysteries. If you love crime and suspicious people, I bet you'll love this book! Plum & Woo might become best friends but they only have to fight each other to solve this mystery together first. 

Tayla G (Class 6H)


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Cyclone Tracy: the diary of Ryan Turner [My Australian Story Collection] by Alan Tucker 

 

I absolutely love this book and I am 100% sure you will too! Let me tell you why. This book is quite informative. If you'd like to have a better understanding about cyclones and what can happen, then I suggest borrowing this book. If you want to read books from a first person point of view, this book is for you. I loved how funny and serious this book is! 

Niesha S (Class 6G)


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Billionaire Boy by David Walliams

 

Urrrmmm...Joe sped past on his go cart but no one to race or play with in his big house. This book is full of surprises and action. Joe had a best friend, Bob, and a love interest in a new girl, Lauren. His dad was a multi-billionaire but in his big house Joe was still always lonely. 

Niki B (Class 7L)


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The Little Wave by Pip Harry

 

This book is full of Australian kids' adventure in their everyday life, though it also involves heartwarming friendships for a nice cherry on top. Highly recommend for people into adventure. 

Leroy R (Class 7S)


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Ratburger by David Williams

 

This book is exciting, eventful and fun to read. This book was one of my favourites. It's funny and a great book with a great storyline. It's not realistic but its a good book to get a laugh out of. 

Niki (Class 7L)


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Treehouse Series by Terry Denton

 

13-Storey Treehouse (Book 1)

The 13-storey Treehouse is the start of a great series that grows in size. The tree house goes 13 more stories each time. I loved this book. It is very entertaining and there is a lot of plot twists throughout the book. It is a mystery adventure. Highly recommend. 

Nate R (Class 7S)


143-Storey Treehouse (Book 11)

Andy and Terry's treehouse now has 13 new storeys. Every level has a different room. Well, what are you waiting for? Go on and see what else happens! 

Georgia L (Class 5C)


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Sick Bay by Nova Weetman

 

A type 1 diabetic and a girl who is struggling at both school and home, meet at sick bay. One of them wants to be at sick bay and chooses to be. The other one is forced to be there and would  rather go play and talk to her friends. They think that they've worked each other out but what if they got it all wrong?

Mia O (Class 6G)


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Meet me at the moon tree by Shivaun Plozza

 

Ten year old Carina's dad taught her about Moon trees but before they could find one together he sadly passes. So, her family moves to a small town. Behind her house there's a forest where surely there's a moon tree? But when all hope seems lost something magical happens. 

Vicky H (Class 5C - 2023)


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Frankie Fish and the sonic suitcase [one of the books in the Frankie Fish Collection] by Peter Helliar 

 

If you like scary, creepy and mystery books, this is NOT the book for you, but if you like a wacky read this your book. So come through time with Frankie Fish. 

Luke M (Class 5C - 2023)


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Dragon Realm series by Katie & Kevin Tsang (2021)

 

Dragon City (Book 3)

What is it like 5000 years in a future run by dragons? Evil, torture & chaos. Come and see what Billy Chan and his friends do. Fantasy - Suitable for Year 3 and up.  

Luke M (Class 5C - 2023)


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How to save the Universe in 10 easy steps by Allison Rushby (2014)

 

How do you save the universe - especially if you have no idea how? Cooper was a dog who isn't what he seems and a twin sister who is nothing like him - for a reason. Good for a laugh. 

(Student Book Club)


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Spellstone by Ross Montgomery (2023)

 

Evie is overlooked constantly until a secret society recruits her. But when things are finally looking up, her world flips up-side down. 

Vichy (Class 5C - 2023)


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The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton (1997)

 

Five on Finniston Farm (book 18)

Five on Finniston farm! This is not your ordinary adventure. You're about to uncover something. Now you're thinking of treasures? Well not just treasure, but very old royal relics. Treasure hunting is not as easy as you think. Can the famous five get there before it's too late? The favous five aren't the only ones looking for treasure! 

Ebony D (Class 5R - 2023)


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Book 11               Book 12               Book 13              Book 14               Book 15

                

Book 16               Book 17                Book 19              Book 20                Book 21

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The Survivors series by Erin Hunter (2013)

 

The Empty City (Book 1)

Dogs, wolves packs, it is all in The Empty City. Journey with Lucky as he explores the forest underneath the command of the ruthless wolf dog who killed the previous Alpha of Lucky's pack. Old friends attack Lucky’s new friend. Wolves lose some good friends while enemies become friends. Journey with the survivors as new threats are found and exposed. 

Bethany S (Class 5W - 2024)


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Warriors: Omen of the Stars series by Erin Hunter

 

The Fourth Apprentice (Book 1)

A kitten makes apprentice in the Thunder Clan. But there is no water. Will he solve a mission without being injured or killed? Read Now! 

Asher C (Class 4R - 2023)


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Warriors: The Prophesies Begin series by Erin Hunter

 

Into the Wild (Book 1)

If you like tribe friendship, loyalty, and battles for power, you will like book. 

Layke R (Class 5W)


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Warriors: Power of Three series by Erin Hunter

 

Long Shadows (Book 5)

Adventurous, exciting, interesting, mysterious, fascinating cat humour and imagination. Hollypaw, Lionpaw and Jaypaw  are determined to convince StarClan to have faith. But vicious rage lurks in the most unexpected places and one cat is about to reveal a breath-taking secret. 

Nathan W (Class 4R)


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Warriors: the ultimate guide [Guide to Warriors series] by Erin Hunter and Wayne McLoughlin

 

This book was really helpful to me and all the books to read ahead. This book told every secret behind every cat and clan. I learnt lots and the drawings were very well drawn. I then found out why the clans were at war. This book was great and I can't wait to read more! :) 

Isla K (Class 6G)


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WeirDo series by Anh Do

 

Weirdo (Book 1)

I love this book and think you should read this because it is funny and get you hooked. I got the 2 one and I loved it as well. I can't stop reading it. 

Isabella S (Class 4R - 2023)

 

If you like silly plays and talking dogs (pretend) and silly names like Sue Perfunny, this is the book for you!

Sabine G (Class 5c - 2023)

 

This book is an amazing book. It’s a really funny book and suitable for all ages and genders. It’s a fun ice cream and is a whole series, which in every book has an enormous amount of humour in it. The book has great illustrations and I highly recommend it to you.

Abbey S (Class 5W - 2023)


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Book 12              Book 13               Book 14              Book 15              Book 16

         

Book 17               Book 18              Book 19              Book 20 

 

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Ruby Redfort series by Lauren Child

 

Look Into My Eyes (Book 1)

An incredible mystery about a young observant child. 

Vicky H (Class 5C)


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Megamonster by David Walliams 

 

A cheeky girl and a mega monster! Will it end well? That's the question! Read no in Junior Library. 

Neve K (Class 4B - 2023)


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Bad Cat! by Nicola O'Bryne 

 

Everybody should know what a cat is, but not so much with naty cats! Read this book if you really want to know what a naty cat is. 

Frankie (Class 4B - 2023)


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The Rondo Trilogy by Emily Rodda 

 

The Key to Rondo (Book 1)

If you love an exciting book with cool twists and turns and good fighting against evil, then this is the book for you. Two cousins discover a new world through a magical music box. They step into new dimensions with evil queens, wizard and talking animals.  

Lucy (Class 5R - 2023)


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Can You See Me? by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott


Can you see me?  by Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott 

 

Amazing sentimental book about overcoming challenges. Tally is autistic but she hides it as much as she can. 

Vicky H (Class 5C - 2023)


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Ella at Eden series by Laura Sieveking

 

New Girl (Book 1)

Ella is going to boarding school. Little does she know that boarding school is fun but loud! Ella loves boarding school. 

Andraya C (Class 5W - 2023)


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Ella Diaries series by Danielle McDonald and Meredith Costain (2021)

 

Camp Gold Rush (Book 22)

This is a great book about a girl and her friends that go on a camp and try to find some gold. THIS IS AMAZING! You must read this book. It is a funny and humorous book. Gold ends up everywhere and they have to solve the mystery.

Paige M (Class 4R)


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Keeper of the lost cities Series by Shannon Messenger 

Do you like a book with mystery, friendship and magic? Then this is the book for you! There is also elves! This book will keep you on your toes and it's in a series. You're making a big mistake if you don't read this book. 

Kristen E (Class 6G - 2023)

A girl named Sophie Foster is a telepath. She can hear the thoughts of everyone around her. Everything changes the day she meets Fitz. She has to go on an amazing adventure and leave her human family when she finds out she's actually an elf. This adventure will put her in grave danger in such little time she is forced to start a whole new life in a very strange land. 

Georgia L (Class 6H - 2023)

 

I personally love fantasy and if you do too, then this is for you! Dive into the fantastical and magical 9-book series written by Shannon Messenger. Follow Sophie Foster on her adventures as she's uprooted from her already strange human life and finds out she's not even human. Then before you know it, she's tackling mysterious fires, trying to settle into a new civilisation, along with unlearning everything she's knows to get a passing grade in school. There's more, but don't take it from me, why don't you read it yourself?

Lauren (Class 7C - 2023)

 

Magic, mystery, action, and mind-reading, disappearing Elves that can walk through walls! Sophie Foster can hear THINGS. And by things, I mean she can hear the thoughts of humans. One day, on an excursion to a history museum, a strange boy with the most beautiful teal eyes, takes her to a strange land. It's perfect. But here's the catch: this strange boy is called Fitz and he can read mind, too. 

Harriet P (Class 5W - 2023)


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Wings of Fire series by Tui Sutherland


Wings of Fire Series by Tui T. Sutherland

 

Whole Series Review

In my opinion Wings of Fire is a great children's book series (ages 8-12). It's set on the continent of Phyra where 5 dragonets are chosen to fulfill a legendary prophecy and stop a war. 

Nazeka (Class 7L - 2023)

 

If you like books about 'call to action', then this series is for you. With mythical creatures, wars to stop and prophesies to fulfil. If you like reading thick books or not. If you don't, there are graphic novels, too. It is perfect for all readers. Whether you like pictures or not, you need to read this series. Wings of Fire is great!

Bethany S (Class 5W - 2023) 


The dragonet prophecy [Bk. 1 in Wings of Fire series] by Tui Sutherland

Come join the dragonets of destiny on thrill-seeking adventures, finding new lands and completing deadly and murderous prophesies. With the three sisters, Blaze, Burn and Blister, fighting to be queen, what will they do and who will they choose as the new sandwing queen.

Matilda D (Class 6G - 2023)

 

This is both a fantasy and action book. five dragonets are stuck in a cave and they live there. They have to escape. Maybe they'll swim or cut through the cave. Will they survive? I love this book but more towards the end because the start of the book is more of setting the scene. 

Nate R (Class 7S - 2023)


The Lost Heir [Bk. 2 in Wings of Fire series] by Tui Sutherland

The five dragonets have finally escaped the sky wing queen's grasp and have gone to find their parents. Tsunami, one of the 5 dragonets believes she is the missing heir to the seawing throne. And when they go to the sea kingdom, all the dragonets' lives take a turn. 

Nazeka (Class 7L - 2023)


The Hidden Kingdom [Bk. 3 in Wings of Fire series] by Tui Sutherland

A brave bunch of dragons goes out to find a lost city and finds out something they never knew before.

Mia O (Class 6G - 2023)


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Rise of the Mythix series by Anh Do

 

At first sound of this book ‘golden unicorn’ you would think it’s about unicorns, wouldn’t you? But let me tell you it’s not. It’s amazing and action packed, filled with legends that are true and powers. All you have to do is read the first book and it will become the best series ever. Trust me. If you don’t know what book to borrow, then I highly recommend this book to you.

Abby S (Class 5W - 2023)


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Songs of Magic series by S.A. Patrick (2018)

 

A darkness of dragons (Book 1)

Do you like fighting, music and fantasy? A Darkness of Dragons is for you! A boy who plays a magical flute with an enchanted rat and giant dracogriff (dragonet and griffin mixed) are fighting the legendary villain of Hamelyn piper who wants to rule over pipers. 

Asher C (Class 5C)


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Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Series) by Rick Riordan


Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Series) by Rick Riordan

Whole Series Review

Do you like mythology with action, mystery and fantasy? Read Percy Jackson! Rick Riordan has written 5 series and 5 individual books based on this series! An ancient Titan awakes to destroy the world, but can Percy Jackson save the world? Read to find out...

Hunter C (Class 7C)

 

The book's genre is fantasy and it is a really enjoyable book full of action, Greek gods, and mythological creatures. It is a good book. 

Max (Class 7L)

 

This series is about a boy who finds out that his dad is Poseidon, Greek god. He goes on quests and adventures. He fights monsters and has to do all sorts of things to survive. He meets other kids with parents who are also Greek gods. This book series was awesome with twists and unexpected things at every corner. 

Amelia S (Class 8.5)


Book 1: Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief

Do you like stories that are action-packed? Well, this is the book for you. It's also filled with tension, fantasy and its very interesting. If you are interested in Greek mythology and Greek gods, this is the book for you. 

GJ (Class 7L)

 

It is an adventure for the character and the reader as 13-year old Percy goes on an adventure to stop the Titan King, find his father and stop a war all with a goat-man and a smart girl. When he meets some Ancient Greek gods, his world turns inside out as he finds that all the Greek myths are true!

Lachlan (Class 8.5)

 

He is the son of a Greek god. If he doesn't succeed, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it's goodbye sunshine and hello darkness as he and his friends descend into the terrifying underground and beyond!

Lincoln T (Class 4R)


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Zarkora series by N & A Nochel and Minna Sundberg


Zarkora series by A. & N. Lochel and Minna Sundberg (2012)

 

The Fyrelit Tragedy (Book 1)

Dragons, battles and a race for time. Join five heroes on a long quest to save their sister, and a lost city. 

Judah (Class 5C)


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Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan (2009)

 

The Ruins of Gorlan (Book 1)

This book is one of the best! I love it! Well, I love the whole series and this book is just a taste of the magical world of rangers. I think any kind of person who likes fiction must try reading this book. It is one of the best. So, try it and you will see how good it is. 

Evelyn G (Class 5C)


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Tiny Timmy series by Tim Cahill 

 

Kids' world cup (Book 4)

The world cup is on and Tiny Timmy is super excited. Even better, all the best teams are coming to play in the school's gala day. Now the lions will have a chance to win a trophy of their own! 

Kylan (Class 5B)

 

The New Coach (Book 10)

Coach Roach is off on holiday and the lions have someone else in charge. The new coach has won plenty of trophies but Timmy's not sure about some of his ideas. Hopefully it would all make sense. 

Zavier (Class 5R)


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Riley Mae and the ready eddy rapids by Jill Osborne (2013)

 

Do you like running, hiking and jumping? Well, this is the book for you. Riley loves to explore. She goes down a huge waterfall with her mum, her helper and an assistant, but will they survive?

Maligah (Class 5R)


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Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell

 

Once Upon a Dork (Book 8)

If you are into exciting fairy tale adventures with a little bit of dorkiness, this book is amazing. Nikki Maxwell, starting off with a cruddy start to the day's luck, gets worse as her enemy pegs her with a dodge ball. She gets knocked out into a crazy twisted Nikki Maxwell fairytale. Can she save and help fairytale Lana?

Micaela M (Class 8.5)


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Book 10             Book 11              Book 12              Double Dork        Double Dork 2

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