Children's Book Reviews

Book Title:
Porridge Town
Book Author:
Enid Blyton
Age Group For This Book:
Age 7-9
Review From:
Dublin
This is a very good book, it has lots of exciting parts and you never know how it is going to end up. From porridge on his head, to sitting on porridge, it´s amazing. You can never keep a straight face when you read it.
Star Rating:
★★★★
= Really Good
Book Title:
Superhero MaX
Book Author:
Sorrel pitts
Age Group For This Book:
Age 7-9
Review From:
Dublin
This book is about a superhero. Those who like superheros,can read this book.
Star Rating:
★★★★
= Really Good
Book Title:
Under the Hawthorn Tree
Book Author:
Marita Conlon - McKenna
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Roscommon
Based on real events, this is an historical novel that fleshes out the grim circumstances of Famine times in Ireland. Full of accurate detail, it is populated with realistic characters. This story would tug at any heartstrings as we learn about Eily, Michael and Peggy and their quest to find their grand aunts, thereby avoiding being sent to the workhouse after their mother, father and baby sister die.As the parish priest is sick they have to bury the baby themselves under the hawthorn tree. Following the river, they encounter fever, emptiness and the full force of the weather. This book is perfect for readers with adventure in their hearts and a lovely way to make history come alive. The worst thing about this novel is that .......it ended! To complete the trilogy, I also enjoyed Wildflower Girl and Fields of Home.

Ruth Dennigan. Age:11.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
The diddle that dummed
Book Author:
Kes Gray & Fred Blunt
Age Group For This Book:
Age 4-6
Review From:
Dublin
I like the end when it goes piddle piddle piddle…plop
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Skulduggery Pleasant: Kingdom of the Wicked
Book Author:
Derek Landy
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Monaghan
The seventh book in the series. Full of adventure and mystery. Recommended for anyone who enjoyed Harry Potter or who loves a girl heroine.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Under the Hawthorn Tree
Book Author:
Marita Conlon - McKenna
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Roscommon
Based on real events, this is a fascinating story about the Great Potato Famine, full of historical detail and populated with interesting characters. This attractive hardback would bring a tear to any face as we learn about Eily, Michael and Peggy and their quest to find their grand aunts after their mother, father and baby sister die. Following the river they encounter fever, emptiness and the full force of the weather. Perfect for readers with adventure in their hearts and a lovely way to make history come alive. The worst thing about this book is that it ended! I also loved reading Wildflower Girl and Fields of Home, to complete the trilogy. I would recommend this book for 8 to14 year olds.
Ruth Dennigan.Age 11.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Rain reign
Book Author:
Ann M. Martin
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Tipperary
Rain reign is one of the best books I have read this year. It's about this girl named Rose (who is autistic) and obsessed with homophones. Her only friend in the world is her dog whom she names rain, a word with two homophones. But then rain goes missing and Rose goes to find her. Rose is one of the bravest characters out there. Definitely read this book!
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Percy Jackson and the lighting thief
Book Author:
Rick Riordan
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Tipperary
Percy Jackson and the lighting thief, is the first in the Percy Jackson series. It's full of Greek gods and monsters. I would recommend it to anyone who likes Harry potter and Keeper of the lost cities. It's also good if you like books with learning disabled characters.
Star Rating:
★★★★
= Really Good
Book Title:
Dork Diaries
Book Author:
rachel renee russel
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Mayo
it is a good and exciting book i liked reading it bot during the middle it got a bit boring and dull but i liked the book💩💩💩💩💩
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Murder Most Unladylike
Book Author:
Robin Stevens
Age Group For This Book:
Age 2-3
Review From:
Dublin
I really liked this book and thought it was brilliant.
It is about a boarding school called Deepdean where Hazel finds a dead body of there teacher Miss Bell. When she goes back though, the body is gone! she and her friend Dasiy decide to solve the case. This book is part of a series of ten books.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Boot The Creaky Creatures
Book Author:
Shane Hegarty
Age Group For This Book:
Age 7-9
Review From:
Kilkenny
I want to be a scientist so when i saw this book at the library, it said fast, funny and furious. It caught my attention and how his face is super cute so i read it and really enjoyed it. They saved the park and Boot was really worried because he feels broke from the inside and doesn't know how to fix it. I think whoever like to read adventurous and funny book will like this.

Raymond
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Little Fur: The legend begins
Book Author:
Isobelle Carmody
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Monaghan
This book was very interesting. I think it was also very peculiar though, it's very hard to explain. It was a good book but at times it got a little boring.
Star Rating:
★★★★
= Really Good
Book Title:
Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe
Book Author:
Rachel Renée Russell
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Monaghan
This book was very interesting. It had SO much drama. Of course this being from Mackenzie and NHH student Tiffany messing with Nikki again. I overall really enjoyed reading it.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
The Midnight Gang
Book Author:
David Walliams
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Monaghan
This book was very fun to read. It had funny times. My favourite characters were the children. My least favourite character was the Matron.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant
Book Title:
Dork Diaries: Puppy Love
Book Author:
Rachel Renée Russell
Age Group For This Book:
Age 10-12
Review From:
Monaghan
I really enjoy all of Rachel Renée Russell's books. Though I haven't read all of her books I haven't read one that I thought was bad.
Star Rating:
★★★★★
= Brilliant