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__Jessica__ (written by Bryce Courtenay) - Rating (really good!) 5- Rebecca McMenamin

From the author of __The Power Of One__ comes another awesome read. This book is about a girl (Jessica) who grows up in the Australian bush. It starts with her family life, then takes her through a journey that she shares with Jack, Billy, Joe, Mary Simpson, the Goldberg's and Runche (a lawyer). She rescues a murderer, protecting his from an angry mob. She gives birth to a baby 9 months later but won't tell anyone who the dad is. She ensues a legal battle for her friend Mary that deepens understanding on racial inequality. Courtenay shares with the reader Jessica's disappointments, joy, triumph, love. It is a moving book that you should read. Not a light read at 676 pages, but definitely worth it! Probably more mature readers will enjoy this book. The ending is built up with mystery but don't read the ending first (no matter how much you want to), if you read it in context, it is so much better. You will get caught up in this story, laughing and crying along with the characters.

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I typed out the blurb --> it might describe it a little better.

Blurb reads: __Jessica__ is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice at tremendous odds.

A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the strugglin family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devasted by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob - but will justice prevail in the courts?

Nine months later, a baby is born ... with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and ehr beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo throughout their lives - until finally the truth must be told.

Set in the harsh Australian bush against the outbreak of Worl War I, this novel is heartberaking in its inocence, and shattering in tis brutality.

__A midnight for Charlie Bone__ By Jenny Nimmo-Ratng 4/5- Lea-Renee Iddles

Charlie found out he could hear the people in photos so his evil aunties send him to Loors a school for children with special talents. He needs to save a girl that they stole nd now he tries to return her to her aunty. Not all the people with special powers want to help him.

The Recruit by Robert Muchamore - Rating 4/5 - Nicole Lovegrove

This is the first book of the CHERUB Series. It is about a boy called James whos mum dies so he has to go to a children's home. He gets up to mischieve including being taken to the police. He gets sent away to a private school called CHERUB. CHERUB is a school where children learn how to fight and many languages etc and they train towards being able to go undercover to solve crimes or capture terrorists etc. James has to start training to be able to go on missions. Will he be able to pass training? Read the book to find out how he goes. This book is a thriller. Its not scary but a book that you just can't put down. It is suitable for people aged around 12 - 16 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ My Sister's Keeper: by Jodi Picoult - Rating 4/5- Samantha Bradley

Anna was conceived to be a donor for Kate; who was diagnosed with Leukemia as a child. Anna is now 13 and has undergone countless surgeries, transfusions and shots to save her sister. Anna is sick of this and makes a decision that will tear her family apart and could end up fatal for the sister she loves. My Sister's Keeper is told from multiple point of view and is for anyone aged 12+. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Young Bond Series- Written by Charlie Higson- Rating 4/5_ Todd

This is a series of books based in or around the 1950's (give or take a few decades) when James Bond (a.k.a 007) is at High School. James is part of a secret group called The Danger Society, and manages to get himself kidnapped/almost killed quite often throughout the series and ends up rescuing a few missing people and solving a few mysteries as well along the way. This series is a must read for all Cherub and Alex Rider lovers. Ages 12+. The first book is called Silver Fin. Visit [|www.youngbond.com] for more info.

PS. WHY DID THIS GO BLUE???