Scared to Death by Alan Gibbons May 29, 2008

 

Scared to Death is an amazing and very different book. By the author of ‘The Edge’, Scared to Death is a books that challenges the mind of the reader and had obviously been well thought through by the author.

 

A story about revenge and the deep depths of hell. When Paul meets Redman, he discovers the truth about his family and his past. He finds out about the demon seed that has cursed the men of his family for years, and starts to work out how to use the power and not get won over by it.

 

A very moving and terrifying novel about the hate and love between a dead and living brother. Books don’t normally scare me; but this one did. I recommend it to all and can’t wait for the next book!

 

Charlotte, Oakgrove School

Finding Violet Park by Jenny Valentine May 29, 2008

The whole story starts with Violet Park. An old lady in a box on a cab office shelf.

This book was hard to put down, as new mysteries were being solved in each chapter. It’s a dramatic story with an interesting start, an exciting end and an over-blast of confusion in-between.

This book gets you involved in the story. It made me feel I was part of the mystery. I hope there is a sequel… I would recommend this book to anyone that wants a bit of drama in their lives. This is a book I will never forget.

 

Emily, Oakgrove School

 

Under a War-Torn Sky by L M Elliott May 29, 2008

 

I really enjoyed this book. It is set in France during the second world war. 19 year old American pilot, Henry Forester is shot down over France. The story is about his desperate attempt to escape the country. He befriends a young boy and his mother – they bravely hide him and lead him to the Resistance. The story is full of suspense and action – very sad too.

 

Lyndsey, Northampton Academy