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 * Anna Sewell- Black Beauty **

// Synopsis //** : ** Black Beauty is an autobiography on a horse in the 19th century England. A beautiful black horse, whose name is Beauty, is put through blood sweat and tears from some of his owners that don’t understand when enough is enough. However it’s not all bad for Beauty, he has the chance to live a normal relaxing life and to explore freedom. This book is based on some of the actually things that happened back in England.

// Genre: // Drama- the book has lots of ups and downs; it also keeps you really interested.

// My thoughts: // I absolutely loved this book; I read it in year 5. The book keeps getting more and more interesting and there are lots of surprises when you least expect it. What also was so good is the fact that back in year 5 I wasn’t really into young adult books, so every so often there will be a black and white picture of the scenery or even better Beauty.

//Rating: // 9 out of 10

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** Li Cunxin- Mao’s Last Dancer ** // Synopsis: // This book is written by the man Li Cunxin, who went through every single part in this book. It is a true story about a boy named Li who got the chance to follow his dreams and live a wealthy life. Li is a boy that lives in a little village in China, he lives with his Niang, Dia and six brothers. His family is not wealthy; they work out in the fields all day. One day during school he got an opportunity that other boys and girls would die for. The question is, will he take advantage of this? // Genre: // Drama // My thoughts: // I really like this book, it kept me really interested. It amazed by knowing that this is an actual true story and every part of it is real. The wording is really good and the way it is presented. At the very start it has a prefix called ‘Wedding’, which gives you a very good understanding of what’s going, so when you start reading the first chapter you are not confused. // Rating: // 7 and a half out of 10

** John Marsden- The Dead of the Night ** // Synopsis: // This book is the sequel to Tomorrow when the war began, which has been turned into a film. The Dead of the Night is a fantastic book, it is about a group of teenagers that are left to fight for their country. These teenagers are from a town called Wirrawee which has just been taken over by Asia. It tells the reader about survival and how far you will go for it. // Genre: // War/Romance- this book is war and romance because it has a lot of blood and gory scenes, but it also has some scene where people are falling in love with each other. // My thoughts: // I loved this book, it kept me really interested and once I started I couldn’t stop. It has a really good storyline, especially because it is one character telling the whole story and sharing everyone’s emotions. This is one of my favorite books and I can’t wait until this movie comes out. // Rating: // 9 out of 10


 * Stephenie Meyer- New Moon**



//Synopsis:// New Moon is the sequel to Twilight. It is about a girl named Bella that is stuck in a love triangle with Vampire Edward and Werewolf Jacob; these two men are both deeply in love with her and are trying their best to protect her from vicious vampires.

//Genre:// I would say that this book is a romance and action.

//My thoughts:// I quite liked this book, it was written well. However there were some really boring and dull bits, but soon after them it will be exciting and thrilling. Stephenie Meyer did a good job writing this book and I do recommend it.

//Rating:// 7 out of 10


 * Nicholas Sparks- The Last Song**

//Synopsis:// The Last Song is about a teenage girl called Ronnie, who is made to move to her Dad’s for a whole summer. She doesn’t want to stay there and spend the summer with her dad but her mind changes when she discovers her love for a guy named Will. Towards the end of the book, big secrets are discovered and emotions occur. //Genre:// Romance/Drama //My thoughts:// I really love this book; it is a fantastic storyline which is written well. The way that it starts off with Ronnie telling the story to her mum expresses lots of love and emotion. I definitely recommend this book big time. Love it. //Rating:// 9 out of 10


 * Dyan Sheldon- My worst bestfriend**

//Synopsis:// My Worst Bestfriend is about to teenage girls called Gracie and Savanna. The two of them are completely opposite; Savanna is very pretty and popular with the guys, while Gracie is a nerd who barely gets recognised by the guys. Gracie and Savanna are best friends who can't spend a day without each other, however Savanna pushes Gracie to do something’s she doesn't want to do. //Genre:// Romance/Drama //My thoughts:// I really loved this book, it is fantastically written. Dyan describes really well of the way best friends work. However I get really frustrated when Gracie doesn't stand up for herself to Savanna, Savanna to me is a horrible person and I don't know why Gracie hangs out with her. I definitely recommend this book to teenage girls. //Rating:// 8 out of 10