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When a band of trollocs enter and ransack the town of the two rivers, Rand, Mat, Perrin and Egwene follow the warder, Lan, the Aes Sedai, Moraine Sedai and the Gleeman, Thom Merrilin to the city of Tar Valon. A safe haven in the middle of the world.
They face many dangers while on their way there. Trollocs, fades and the occasional Dark One. All in all, wile being another copy of the lord of the rings, I really like this book. If you are into fantasy you should read this book.
9/10
Reviewed by Conor Davis
Available in BLRC: F JOR
RATING: 4/5
REVIEW: I believe that the serpents tooth by Alex Rutherford is a great read for all boys in year 7-10.
It is historical fiction and covers the wars, betrayal and dangers faced by the leader of the Moghul Empire, Shah Jahan.
Shah Jahan ordered the building the Taj Mahal in honour of his dead wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1631. Blinded by grief he did not see the ‘throne or coffin’ competition that his children held and he never saw the Taj Mahal. He becomes fatally ill and civil war breaks loose across the empire.
I believe that The Serpents’ Tooth is a great read that is not only satisfying but also educational.
Reviewed by Finn Waugh
Available in BLRC: F RUT
The way of shadows is the first of the Night Angel trilogy, a story of a boy named Azoth who lives in the Rat Ways, a dirty slum where girls are sold at a young age and boys are made slaves. Azoth is given a chance to escape when he meets a mysterious stranger who offers to change his life around, welcoming a world, of martial arts, knifes and swords, poisons and potions, where he becomes a master of death, A Night Angel.
If you love Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings this book is perfect, a whole new world; of civil conflict, war and mysterious Gods and creatures.
Reviewed by: Ben Corrigan
Available in BLRC: F WEE
Tom Gates is a great series written by L. Pichon about a boy with an older sister who is always grumpy and a best mate called Derek. He lives a life like most elementary school children besides his wacky family! This series is a great read if your looking for a comedy or something to cheer you up. I laughed the whole way through. There are great ideas and funny drawing throughout the book and a great part on his teacher with a mustache [ Mrs Worthingtash]. This is a great series and I highly suggest reading it. I give it 5 stars!
Matt Hall starts he story in his younger years explaining his passion for aviation, describing his dad’s new and interesting acrobatic trick and his stories of gliding on the weekends. It then progresses with downfalls and inspiration, which led him to his career in the Australian Air Force which was hard worked for and deserved. Towards the end of the book he ends his career with the Air Force to start a family with his wife Pedita, who he met in the Air Force industry.
This is a very inspirational book and I recommend it for readers who like a long read, interested in aviation or are into biographies.
Reviewed by Aston Buffier
Available in BLRC: NF 629.13092
Sam and his mate Quinn are two surfer kids from Perdido Beach California. They are two average kids but their life turns around when everyone over the age of 15 disappears. One minute you listening to your teacher talk about Civil war the next minute he is gone. Without any warning they are forced to survive on their own, trapped inside a dome called the FAYZ. When you think the book just got good, people start to develop powers that enable them to do things others can’t. Some will use this for good while others will use it for evil. War will start and people will die unless Sam and his friends can do something.
Reviewed by Matt Sullivan
Available in BLRC: F GRA
This book, as the title suggests, is about video games. Without giving away the plot too much; the book is set in a futuristic world people spend most of their time on a computer system called “OASIS.” It allows the person to control another person using virtual reality. The book is about a competition and the winner will win billions of dollars and complete control over OASIS. The story revolves around a young poor boy named Wade who becomes the most famous person in the world.
Highly recommended. A magical book with a cast of characters that you will really care about.
Reviewed by Nicholas Eberl
This book is about a boy named Ram who wakes up in a dark corridor, with no memory and finds a dying man. The man has said something to the boy that other people need to know. He is then on the run as the prime suspect to the man’s death. While on the run he meets good and bad people along the way. The book is an action packed thriller and is definitely one to read. This is Book 1 in a series of four books
By Joseph McCarthy
The book is the story of how former world number 1 tennis player, Rafael Nadal, came to glory. The book takes you through his lifestyle in his hometown of Mallorca, his training and the hard work he had to do to get where he is now. The ebook focuses on his second grand slam in 2007 against Roger Federer. I recommend this book to tennis players and fans who love this player.
Reviewed by Nicholas Rupolo
This books is available in the BLRC at NF 796.342092 NAD