Book Reviews by Kids - April 2005

Midnight for Charlie Bone

by Jenny Nimmo

Charlie Bone was just an ordinary boy until one day he makes an amazing discovery, he can hear what people in photos are thinking. Now, his terrible aunts, Lucretia, Eustacia, and Venetia, along with his Grandma Bone, are forcing him to go to Bloor's Academy, a school for gifted children like Charlie. At Bloor's, Charlie discovers the biggest mystery of hi life.

When I first started reading MIDNIGHT FOR CHARLIE BONE it seemed like it was very cliché. The whole boy who discovers he's magic and then goes to a special school where he discovers a mystery reminded me a lot of HARRY POTTER. But once I got into the book, I couldn't stop reading it. It was full of suspense, interesting characters, and great descriptions. It was definitely worth reading.

Reviewed by Princess Toenails - age 14

Children of the Lamp

by P.B. Kerr

John and Philippa were completely ordinary twins until they had a trip to the dentist. They realized there that even though they were only 12 years old, their wisdom teeth needed to be removed. During the operation, their uncle Nimrod visits them in a dream in which he reveals to them that they are djinn and posses special magical abilities and are able to grant wishes. The description used in the book creates an amazingly vivid mental picture of what is going on. The combination of modern day life and old Arabian legends make this book very exciting.

Reviewed by Dude Man - Age 13

Amber Brown is Green with Envy

by Paula Danzinger

Amber Brown has lots of problems, like her parents are divorced, her is in love with a guy named Max and they're going to get married, and she thinks her dad is being a junk. If you have problems like that then you should read it to see how some people figure out problems like that or you could read it just for fun because you will never be able to take your eyes off the pages.

Reviewed by Peach - Age 10

Harry Hates Shopping

by David and Ronda Armitage

Once there was a little boy who doesn’t like shopping then one day at breakfast Harry's mom said today we are going shopping for new shoe. First they went to a store to get toothpaste and his little sister was skipping and then Harry was getting annoyed so Harry tripped her then they went to another store and Harry’s mom got some underwear and showed it to everyone and embarrassed. If you don’t like shopping like Harry and hide like Harry you should read it.

Reviewed by Sports Guy - Age 7