Ms+Foley-Tighe's+Year+7+English+class

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=** REVIEWS **= If you like unrealistic supernatural books, this is a great choice for you. With a human lead character with unnatural powers and many other characters that have their own special characteristics. Sam Temple is the main character in this exciting series. Currently, I am only reading the first one, but it has already pulled me in. The protagonist, Sam Temple, is in a world that has been closed off from the outside world, along with the fact that every person over 15 has completely disappeared out of nowhere. Now all of the people left are fighting for food, water and other sources of staying alive. Groups are forming, gangs are being created, and chaos rules the streets. I would recommend him to teenagers, but not to anyone younger, because it does have a bit of violence. I recommend this to teenagers because it is a fast paced book that is very tempting to read. **Reviewed by NICK MANOLIS 7.9, 27th April 2013, Fantastic effort Nick to be the first review post for this wiki (PRY).**
 * Michael Grant, 2008, //Gone//, HarperCollins: United States.**
 * __Comments__:**
 * You used lots of descriptive words and gave lots of detail of the events. I like how you used your own experience //'Currently, I am only reading the first one, but it has already pulled me in'.// Maybe next time add more information on what type of teenagers would like the book. Great job :) By** **//Katia Minnelli// 7.9, 15 May 2013.**


 * Susan Collins, 2008, //The Hunger Games//, Scholastic: United States. **

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If you’re a fan of romance and action this is the book for you!! The book is set in North America and is divided into 12 districts run by the Capital. To keep all the districts in line each year, a boy and a girl tribute, is to participate in a fight to the death on live TV (known as The Hunger Games.) Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her sister's place as tribute in order to keep her widower mum and innocent little sister protected and alive. She promises her sister that she will win but in order to do this it will involve life and death choices. I really enjoyed this book because the suspense kept me turning the pages. I recommend it to everyone from my age to young adults. **Reviewed by NAOMI GRAHAM** **, Year 7.9. Submitted 4th May 2013. Thanks Naomi for your review (PRY). **=====
 * __Comments__:**
 * Naomi's review on //The Hunger Games// - What you wrote was very describing but got to the point. Maybe next time write some more parts of the story like how Peeta and Katniss met or about the tributes. Good job Naomi :). By** **//Katia Minnelli// 7.9, 15 May 2013.**
 * This is a great review, however I have seen the movie but now I can't wait to read the book. Good job! By //Nicholas Constanzo// 7.9, 22 May 2013.**



//I’ll tell you mine// is a book about a girl called Kate Elliot who is hiding a terrible secret which landed herself into boarding school in the first place. Kate got kicked out of home because her parents were sick of her bad attitude and her ignorance towards them and her younger sister Olivia. When Kate arrives she tries to find her feet for a bit before making a great friend ship with Maddy. Kate goes through boarding school with her best friend Maddy getting into trouble and going through all the “girl” issues.
 * Pip Harry, 2012 **//**, I'll tell you mine, **//**University of Queensland Press. **

After Kate and Maddy become really close, Kate tells Maddy the secret making sure she never tells anyone. Kate finally wants to go home after apologising to her parents. Her mum still doesn’t feel comfortable about having Kate around so she says Kate can come home for the holidays. While Kate is at home she has another fight with her mum. Kate gets up in the middle of the night and sneaks out of the house to get on a train to Maddy’s house. While Kate is there she discovers that Maddy’s brother, Lachy, is very nice and she develops a little crush on him.

Kate’s parents get worried about her getting the train from Melbourne to Wagga Wagga. Kate stays there for a few days and she and Lachy get closer. When Kate goes back home her parents aren’t impressed. She goes back to school. Kate and Lachy get together and Maddy gets a little angry about it all but she tries to not get involved. But it all gets to Maddy and she cracks it. Maddy and Kate fight and end up not talking to each other for a while. Kate and Lachy still are close which is awkward for all of them. It dawns on Kate. Maddy has told Lachy her secret. Kate gets scared about what Lachy would say. Kate and Maddy talk again and become friends again. They both feel bad. Kate’s mum also forgives her for everything she has done. She gives Kate two options; to go back to her old school or stay at boarding school. I’ll tell you mine is a love and Goth book. I love this book lots and I rate it four out of five stars. I feel that this book is appropriate for teenagers because they will be able to relate to this book. **Submitted by KATIA MINELLI 7.9, 7th May 2013. Thanks Katia for your review (PRY).** **__Comments__:** **Great review katia! :) I think that you wrote too much which gave the book away and made me a little bored. By //Naomi Graham// 7.9, 22 May 2013.** David Beckham's //‘My Side’// is a book about David’s life playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England. It articulates us about his life, the ups and downs, moving clubs and being a footballer. A boy with prestigious soccer skills at a young age grew up to be one the greatest footballers of all time. He and his dad practiced every night under lights at the local park, nothing like playing in Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid’s home stadium) now. David mentions the wretched times in his football career (like retaking the taking the penalty in the Euros in 2004) and the startling times (like moving to a new club). This book didn’t really hook me in at the start but as I kept reading the more I wanted to read, more and more. I recommend this book to soccer lovers as the book is mostly about his football career. Although it does show information about his life outside of football (for example his family). But I recommend this for anyone over the age of 12 and maybe you might find your new hobby! **Submitted by NIAMH KEARNEY, 7.9, 8th May 2013. Thanks Niamh for your review (PRY)**
 * I really liked how you used descriptive words to explain the book. Your book review had a lot of information on the book itself, maybe next time you could summarize the main parts. I liked it how you told us a lot of what you liked in the book. I haven't read this book yet but now I am going to go and find it. A fantastic job overall. Good job Katia. By Niamh Kearney 7.9, 20 May 2013**
 * David Beckham, Tom Watt, 2003. //My Side//, HarperCollins Willow.**
 * __Comments__:**
 * I really like this review. It made the book sound very good and interesting. It's great to see someone who has the same interest in soccer, and knows how to play the game. By //Nicholas Constanzo// 7.9, 22 May 2013.**
 * Niamh, I really liked your review. It was good because you could relate to the book beacuse you love soccer. By //Naomi Graham// 7.9, 22 May 2013.**

The author is Andy Griffiths, he has written many books. Andy Is one of the most successful Australian authors. The publisher of this book is Pan Macmillan Australia. This book is part of a series called schooling around. This book is about a boy called Henry. Who goes to a school called Northwest Southeast Central School. It makes more sense if you read the other books in the series, but its not a big deal. The grade that Henry is in has a very weird teacher, called Mr Brainfrieght. Northwest Southeast Central School have an Athletics Competition Against another school. But Henry's school hasn't won the athletics competition for 42 years. Mr Brainfrieght tries some weird things to try help his school win the competition. It could include a Banana. I didn't mind the book and the series. Its full of weird stuff but it gives you a little laugh. I would recommend that no older then year 7 read these books. **Submitted by NICHOLAS CONSTANZO, 7.9 on May 8th 2013. Thanks Nicholas for the review (PRY).**
 * Andy Griffiths, 2009. //Mascot Madness!// Pan Macmillan Australia.** [[image:http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/books/images/mascotmadness_large.jpg width="116" height="174" align="right"]]
 * __Comments__:**
 * In this review you added some great facts about the author and the book. I like it how you don't reveal much about the story to make us want to find out what happens. Next time you could add in some more description to make me want to really read it, but a great job overall.** **Good job Nicholas. By //Niamh Kearney// 7.9, 20 May 2013.**


 * Michael Grant 2011, //Plague//, Egmont Books**

This book is for the adventurist, mature type of reader. This book takes a turn at every chapter on the life of another victim of the plague. The life of one young boy turns around when a bacterial disease starts to eat away at his skin from the inside out. Each time someone touches the dieses it bites at the toucher. Another young woman is diagnosed with another disease where you cough up your guts and liver during your sleep. This book is a great and interesting read for all ages.
 * By Oscar Chaplin 7.9, 11th June 2013. Thanks Oscar. Don't forget two constructive comments. (PRY)**


 * Suzanne Grant, //The Hunger Games: Catching Fire//, 2009, Scholastic: United States. **
 * //Catching Fire// is the second instalment of the Hunger Games trilogy. It depicts the events of Katniss’ and Peeta’s life after the 74th Hunger Games. They don’t know what to do when they find out that the president isn’t happy with their actions during the games, with the danger of death for them and their family, the worst thing that could happen is rumours about uprisings from other districts because of their actions. The 75th hunger games are coming up, and Peeta and Katniss are specially invited for front row seats…… By Rowan Balloch 7.9 **
 * Thanks Rowan. Don't forget two constructive comments (PRY). **