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Friday, 17 October 2008

Lucky Star-Cathy Cassidy

Title: Lucky Star

Author: Cathy Cassidy

Main Character(s): Martin Kavanagh aka Mouse is a boy who doesn't go looking for trouble but trouble has a way of finding him. (*In other words: A troublemaker)

Summary/Plot: Mouse falls for a cute,confident,cool girl called Cat but constantly falls in danger and trouble when with her.He doesn't know if he should trust her or whether she is playing a game of cat-and-mouse which can end in tears.

Themes: Family & Friend Relationships, Fear, Fighting back against justice

Note:Im not giving recommandations anymore, just the reviews. Sorry but you(whoever you are)will have to reflect on what you have read in the book to recommand. My meaning:Its too tedious to think up of recommandations.

Tuesday, 14 October 2008

Sisters of the Sword-Maya Snow

Title: Sisters of the Sword

Author: Maya Snow

Main Character(s): Kimi is a noblewoman(because of her father's position)in ancient Japan whom had her wish fulfilled in a tragedy. (*Me: Ironic)

Summary/Plot: 2 aristocractic sisters in ancient Japan disguise themselves as samurai warriors to take revenge on the uncle who betrayed their family.

Theme(s): Family Relations, Betrayal, Revenge

Recommandation: Well-written, interesting read

Poor Little Witch Girl-Marie Desplechin

Title: Poor Little Witch Girl

Author: Marie Desplechin

Main Character(s): Verbana has her grandmother's & mother's witch genes but is reluctant to be a witch.

Summary/Plot: 11 year old Verbana thinks her hereditary witchcraft is a curse that will keep her from having a normal life and marriage one day, but her mother and grandmother, who help tell/narrate the story, are eager to start her training.

Theme(s): Fantasy(Witchcraft), Interpersonal relations

Recommandation: Easy to read, see the different characters' point of view