Book Recommendation – ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’

As part of our celebrations of the transformation of our new library space, we continue to publish some book reviews from students at Chase Grammar School. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy is a book I found many adults around me had read when they were younger, and they all gave great reviews for it. My Dad

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students (though this our third from a member of staff!). The First Ever Science Fiction Story! What do you think the first science fiction novel could be? Is it Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley? Is it the weird and wonderful stories by Jules Verne? Is it, even before them, the

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students (though this our second from a member of staff!). The Poetry Pharmacy: Tried and True Prescriptions for the Heart, Mind and Soul “Sometimes only a poem will do“. These poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice by William Sieghart offer comfort, delight and inspiration for all;

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. The Koala Who Could The book is about a koala who was set in his ways and didn’t want to change. The main character is a koala who didn’t like trying new things. The story is set in a forest. I liked that Kevin changed his

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. Mr Tiger, Betsy and the Blue Moon The book is about a big adventure when Mr Tiger and Betsy go to the Moon. The main characters are Mr Tiger, he is a kind tiger, and Betsy is a kind little girl. Mr Tiger and Betsy are

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. The Corfu Trilogy by Gerald Durrell I have chosen this book as I have been to the Durrell Centre and seen the amazing conservation work being done. This book is the starting point of this tremendous achievement. Set in a time when the world went by

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. Cell 7 Author: Kerry Drew Age rating: 11+ What’s it about? The book ‘Cell 7’ is based in the future, when the fate of criminals is no longer decided by a judge and jury, but by the voters of a reality TV show entitled ‘Death is

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students (although this one is by a teacher!) The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a book that is a poignant yet joyous testament to the power of true friendship and love, and an exploration of self-acceptance.

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. Boys Will Be Boys – Clementine Ford This is a non- fiction book, talking about the gender norms and problems with today’s society. I found it interesting, and it includes lots of things I would not normally think about. It includes lots of statistics, and makes

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This week we are publishing book reviews by students. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory What is the book about?Not to give away the story, it is all based around a poor family called the Buckets withchildren, parents and all grandparents. Seeing as the father is the only breadwinner, they don’t get much money. But all