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Comment on Malley: The Declaration by Kayleigh

Kayleigh — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:45:17 +0000

I enjoyed The Declaration by Gemma Malley because it kept me in suspense, particularly in the last few chapters. Every 2 or 3 paragraphs, the book would jump to a different person. The characters are believable and very well portrayed.
The story is set in the future, in the year, 2140. A ‘longevity’ drug has been invented so that people can live for ever. However, if everyone took the dug and had children, the population would be too big. So, to have children, you have to ‘Opt Out’ from the drug and you are permitted to have children.
Anna’s parents are part of the ‘Underground Society’, a group of people who don’t agree with the declaration (the law which states that you can’t have children and take Longevity). They have Anna illegally and hide her. When she was found, they took her to a Surplus Hall for Illegal Children. They are trained to work and then employed by legal people. But when a boy named Peter comes to the Surplus Hall and tells Anna about the outside world and about her parents - who Mrs. Pincent, the House Matron has told her are evil for breaking the declaration – Anna isn’t sure what to believe…

By Kayleigh (St Ninians High School)

Comment on Zephaniah: Face by Connor

Connor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:01:03 +0000

Recently I read the book ‘FACE’ by Benjamin Zephaniah

The book is about a boy called Martin Taylor the leader of a gang and the most popular boy in school he has everything he wanted Girls, friends and respect but this all changes when after a night on the town he accepts a lift from a drug crazed friend and the car crashes completely ruining his face and this is when he realises he was only loved for his looks and not his personality and when he is visited by his friends in hospital they cant even make eye contact with him let alone a running conversation. When he returns to school he is given pity which he does not want and also realises how with one simple accident those who were close to him became so far apart.

I enjoyed the book as the story shows that if you’re honest with yourself then things can change for the better.
By Connor (St. Ninians High School)

Comment on Torday: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by margaret montgmery

margaret montgmery — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:07:12 +0000

Sounds interesting. I think I might read this book soon

Comment on Smith: Child 44 by Eaglesham Reading Group

Eaglesham Reading Group — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:24:46 +0000

This was Eaglesham Reading Group’s book for October.It was a fast paced thriller with the terrifying backdrop of Stalinist Russia in the 1950s.We were divided on our opinion of the book, some of us enjoying the roller coaster ride and others finding it a little hard to believe,especially the ending.Read it and judge for yourself.

Comment on Blackman: Noughts and Crosses by Carlie

Carlie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:42:25 +0000

This title is the first in a series and a book which I found rather inspiring. The story is set in a world where “black and white are right and wrong”. It tells the story of the lives of Callum, a nought and Sephy, a Cross and their struggle to be together. This book definitely lingered in my mind for a long time and I think it’s changed my whole outlook on the world and the persons in it. Its a story about love. life, hapiness, hatred, empathy, prejudice and tragedy. It’s a great read!

Comment on Cassidy: Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy by jasmine

jasmine — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:50:07 +0000

thank you found really interesting jasmine

Comment on Cassidy: Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy by Leandar

Leandar — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:23:46 +0000

thats a really good book and he best bit is when scarlett found the right boy for her

Comment on Kingsolver: Poisonwood Bible by alinur

alinur — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:21:12 +0000

This book is very nice book. This is one and only book.

Comment on Morton: House at Riverton by Busby Tuesday Group

Busby Tuesday Group — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:02:29 +0000

The Tuesday Book group read The House at Riverton and they found that it was like many other books, and sadly this distracted from the story line.

But please persevere with this book as the ending is unexpected.

Rating out of 10 is 7

Comment on Hancock: Two of us by Busby Book Group

Busby Book Group — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:29:25 +0000

Busby readers thought this book was excellent 10/10