Tiger, Tiger

Title: Tiger, Tiger

Author: Lynne Reid Banks

Age: Unknown

Rating: 8.5/10

I bought this book yesterday in Waterstones'. It was in the clearance pile as someone had carelessly ripped the cover. It was £3.99 instead of £5.99, so I bought it!

After reading the prologue of this book, my first thoughts were "Oh no! Not another soppy animal book!" However, I decided to read it and see what it was like.

This book is about two tiger cubs who are taken from their natural habitat to Rome, where they are separated. One, the older, stronger one, is taken to the 'circus' (The gladiator arena. This book is set in Roman times) to fight. The younger weaker one is chosen to be a pet for Caesar's only daughter, Princess Aurelia.

I actually admire Aurelia because she thinks in a mature way, unlike her father and other ruthless Romans. She questions her teacher, asking them things like "Why do the animals in the arena die when they are innocent?" and "Why do some people live in really nasty conditions?" etc.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good semi-historical read. But beware, it's not for the weak hearted!

The Year We Disappeared

Title: The Year We Disappeared

Author: John Busby & Cylin Busby

Age: TEEN

Rating: 7/10

Wow. This is one word to describe this book. From page one, you are hooked into the true story, told by both Cylin and her father, John.

When Cylin was nine, she lived normally with her two brothers and parents. But, unbelievably, this all changed overnight. Why? Well, John, being a police officer, was shot twice in the head, leaving him seriously injured, and his family guarded.

I think that this book is a good read because it is a well written heart- touching story that really makes you think. The chapters alternate between Cylin and John, so you get to read both sides of the story. It does, however, contain some strong language so watch out!

The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull

Title: The Whole Business with Kiffo and the Pitbull

Author: Barry Jonsberg

Age: Teen

Rating: 8/10

This book is about a girl called Calma Harrison, her friend Jaryd Kiffing (Kiffo), and a new teacher called Miss Payne (The Pit Bull).
When a new teacher teaches Calma's English class, both her and Kiffo realise she is EVIL. This story is about Kiffo and Calma's attempt to expose the teacher for who she really is.

One of my favourite parts in the book is when Kiffo insists he explores her house, resulting in Calma embarrassing herself to try and warn Kiffo to get out.

This book has lots of humour in it, from talking to fridges/Mothers to telling Shakespeare he has a bad attitude. I would say that this is a must read for all teens out there that want a good summer read.

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Hello, and welcome to my newest blog: Blogging 'bout books (or the BBB). If you want to comment, feel free. I don't mind. Really.
If you hate books, go and read a blog about XBoxs or something. If not, read about some books I have read. You never know, you might even go and buy it/check it out of the library!
Yours Faithfully,
Picklessister.

PS Most of these books will be TEEN Rated :)
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