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30 Great Summer Reads!

Just in case you missed it...here are some recommended student reads for the summer holidays.

PICTURE STORY BOOKS

• THIS SMALL BLUE DOT by Zeno Sworder
• HAPPY HIPPO by Charles Santoso
• THE BISCUIT MAKER by Sue Lawson
• GHOSTBEAR by Paul McDermott
• WOLFRED by Nick Bland
• HOW TO MAKE A BIRD by Meg McKinlay
• NORTON AND BEAR by Gabriel Evans
• HELLO JIMMY! By Anna Walker
• GRUMP by Jonathan Bentley
• SCARY BIRD by Michael Streich

FICTION BOOKS

• WHEN THIS BELL RINGS by Alison Rushby
• FLY ON THE WALL by Remy Lai
• THE WOLVES OF GREYCOAT HALL by Lucinda Gifford
• HOW TO WRITE THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR LIFE by Fiona Hardy
• NAUGHTY DRAGONS MAKE TROUBLE by Natalie Jane Prior
• THE GRANDEST BOOKSHOP IN THE WORLD by Amelia Mellor
• THE STOLEN PRINCE OF CLOUDBURST by Jaclyn Moriarty
• ZOE, MAX AND THE BICYCLE BUS by Steven Herrick
• THE BOY, THE WOLF AND THE STARS by Shivaun Plozza
• HOLLOWPOX by Jessica Townsend

GRAPHIC NOVELS

• SHERLOCK BONES BOOK 1
• SHERLOCK BONES BOOK 2 by Renee Treml
• YORICK AND BONES by Jeremy Tankard
• I SURVIVED: THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916 by Lauren Tarshis
• I SURVIVED: THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis
• TRESPASSERS by Breena Bard
• THE CAMPING TRIP by Jennifer K. Mann
• DONUT THE DESTROYER by Sarah Graley
• BUNNYGIRL by Holly Jayne
• THE WITCHES by Roald Dahl

BOOK REVIEWS by KIDS for KIDS!

BUTT OUT by Heath McKenzie

Book Review: by Anonymous

This book is about a chimpanzee that is pants free. He called a town meeting with the animals with pants on then he told them to be pants free. At the end he put pants on and ripped a hole on his behind. This is a very funny book! The Little Wave is an in-depth look at three Australian kids and their differences.  They all have their own passions in life and the beach brings them together. 

ALPACACS WITH MARACAS by Matt Cosgrove

Book Reviewer: Jacob F. Gr 4A

This is a funny and short book. It includes drumming, dancing, throwing, magic, humorous rhyme and much much more. My favourite part was the description of Al.

I would recommend this book to all young children.

LEAF by Stephen Michael King

Book Reviewer: Anonymous

Books don’t need words! The author has successfully put forward a great message just with pictures. Truly wonderful! 

Quiet has a voice! I recommend this book to children as this brings a great message just by using pictures.

HOW TO BE A DOG by Jo Williamson

Book Reviewer: Diego. Gr 4C

I like this book because it is a very creative idea to create a book on how to be a dog.

WE ARE ALL KIND By P. Crumble and Jonathan Bentley

Book Reviewer: Anonymous

This book is about animals being kind to each other and showing love. I liked it because of the beautifully illustrated pictures and rhyming words.

I would recommend this book to people who need to be happier. I rate this book 4.5 stars!

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS AND THE PERILOUS PLOT OF PROFESSOR POOPY PANTS 

By Dav Pilkey

Book Reviewer: Isaac R. Gr 4

This book is hilarious! I recommend this book to any kid, especially boys that like reading things that are funny and a bit silly.

THE SNOWMAN’S WISH By Sophie Masson and Ronak Taher

Book Reviewer: Abbey. Gr 3

I really liked this book because it was interesting with all the different words in it. It was heart-warming and generous at the same time. I would recommend this book for all children, especially preps to grade 3.

This book was very good!

THE MOOSE BELONGS TO ME By Oliver Jeffers

Book Reviewer: Stella C. Gr 3B

This book was very intriguing because it was about a boy with a moose as a pet. It was really funny and weird at the same time. I would recommend this book to all children, especially preps to grade 2. It is a very witty, heartfelt and thought provoking book. I give this book a thumbs up! It is a really good book for kids to read.

THIS SMALL BLUE DOT By Zeno Sworder

Book Reviewer: Mia. Gr 4A

This is a new book. This book is about a little girl that describes her fun life on a small blue dot, including everything big and small. It is also about her describing things around all of us like dancing, singing and dressing up.

GRANDMA WOMBAT By Jackie French

Book Reviewer: Anonymous

I think this book is repetitive but it was still really good and funny. I recommend this book to all kids, especially 3 to 7 year olds. This story tells us what wombats do, sleep and eat. 

It was really good!

THAT’S NOT A HIPPOPOTAMUS By Juliett Maclver

Book Reviewer: Francesca. Gr 4A

The children in 2B are looking to see a hippopotamus in the zoo. They cannot find a hippopotamus until they finally listen to one of the children who found it and knew where it was the whole time. This is a great rhyming book for children. I would recommend this book to children who like funny books and simple books.

THE HOLE by Kerry Brown

Book Reviewer: Anonymous

There is a hole and an animal is hanging on the edge. Heaps of animals come to look and wonder. They come and fall in. In the end they discover it was . . . Read the book and see. I give this book a 7 star rating.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan

Book Reviewer: Oliver S. Gr 4D

This was a good action packed book. It had a lot of action, power and force. I think this book would suit senior readers, 10 years and older.

THE GROUCHY LADYBUG By Eric Carle

Book Reviewer: Jan. Gr 3a

This is a very funny book! The characters are silly and funny. All children would like this book. I give this book a 3 star rating.

HUBERTA’S BIG SURPRISE By Klay and Mark Lamprell

Book Reviewer: Anonymous Gr 5

This is a new book. This book is about a hippo called Huberta, who loved to surprise everyone. When the truck that is supposed to take her to a new zoo breaks down, Huberta decides to make her own way there. I rate this book an 8 out 10!

MY GRANNY IS A PIRATE By Val McDermid

Book Reviewer: Charlotte Gr 4B

I liked this book. It is a funny book. It is about a kid’s imagination. I would recommend this book to adventurous people and to people who like imagining. This is an excellent book! I give it a 4.5 star rating.

MACCA’S MAKEOVER By Matt Cosgrove

Book Reviewer: Lucas Gr 4B

Macca wants to look cool but nothing works. His hair, biceps and sunnies just don’t work for him. Nothing suits Macca! Macca’s crew said the most important thing is to be KIND!

MACCA THE ALPACA By Matt Cosgrove

Book Reviewer: Jerry H Gr 4C

First the author wrote about Macca. He has a friend called Harmer. Harmer is a bully! Macca said, ‘Let’s race!’Harmer is strong! Harmer is tall! Macca is smart! Macca will give Harmer a hug when he falls.

LITTLE GRAY’S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE By Karl Newson

Book Reviewer: Anonymous

It is Little Gray’s birthday! Where are all his friends? Luckily, Little Gray’s friends are creating a big awesome surprise party for him.

TOM GATES EVERYTHINGS AMAZING (SORT OF) by Liz Pichon

Book Reviewer: Aiden Gr 3B

This book is an amazing follow up to the previous books. It has multiple plot lines but never feels crowded. The only bad thing is that there isn’t a main antagonist. Overall this is a solid action packed book. I give it an 8 out 10 star rating.