Isobel's Bookshelf: July 2020

Friday, July 24, 2020

The dragonfly pool

The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson

The Sunday Times

'Unmissable'

Amanda Craig
'Pure pleasure'

https://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dragonfly-Pool-Eva-Ibbotson/dp/1447265653/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IV9JBNIXQHBL&dchild=1&keywords=the+dragonfly+pool&qid=1595656377&sprefix=the+dragonf%2Caps%2C165&sr=

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

This is short passage of writing which is written for suspense. You could put it into a book with other suspense pieces of writing.

Downstairs

What was that? Or more likely who was that?

As Scotty dodged a creaky floorboard on the stairs, the darkness suddenly seemed to engulf him. Everything was black!

“Who’s there?” he stuttered in a frightened tone of voice. He was only going to fill up his water-bottle before he had heard the stairs creak. Bravely, he tiptoed forward through the pitch-black hallway downstairs. Without warning, the lights flickered back on one by one and shadows loomed around Scotty. Was it a coincidence that there was a power cut and the cat had stood on the stairs or was someone there?

It was hard to tell. Scotty knew he could be running into danger, but he also knew that it was his house and he wouldn’t allow strangers inside, especially those who haven’t asked to come in. By then, he had made his mind up that he would find out who was in the house. BANG!

Monday, July 20, 2020

Everyone should read books, magazines and a few more books.

A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harison

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pinch-Magic-Michelle-Harrison/dp/1471124290
Recommendation:8/10

Characters: The 3 main characters are Charlie, Betty and Felicity.
My favourite is Betty because she is daring.

Plot: Betty and Charlie sneak off to the Halloween fair without their Grandma knowing on a ferry. It gets so foggy they can't see and Grandma appears and takes them back. It turns out they're under a powerful peice of magic that could get them killed.

Likes and Dislikes: I really like this book because it is full of adventure and magic but I dislike the way Betty acts when she finds out about it.

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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Five on Treasure Island

Five on Treasure Island
Author:Enid Blyton

Rating: 9/10

Characters

There's a lot of characters in this book but only five main ones. This includes: Julian, Georgina more commonly known as George, Anne, Dick, Timmy. My favourite character is Julian because he is brave and a good leader.

Plot

The three best friends can't go on holiday with their parents but Uncle Quentin their Dad's brother and his wife are happy for them to stay. It takes a while but they become best of friends. George's secret dog is brilliant company on their adventure to Kirin Island where George and her new friends find hidden treasure.

Likes and Dislikes

I really like it when they find the map on George's Great Grandfather's ship because it feels like there is nothing there until they find the box. I don't like the fact George hides Timmy from her parents.

Recommendation

I recommend this book for 7+

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Five on Treasure Island
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=five+on+treasure+island&crid=24N74ZB8501CD&sprefix=five+on+treasure+%2Caps%2C243&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_17

Five go adventuring again
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=five+go+adventuring+again&crid=A1MSDXD31LH&sprefix=Five+go+adv%2Caps%2C191&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_11

Five run away together
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=five+runaway+together+book&dc&crid=2GN3BK7MHGAZG&sprefix=five++ru%2Caps%2C189&ref=a9_sc_1

Z for Zachariah

This book is brilliant with two amazing characters and a super story line.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Full of adventure, excitement and surprises, this is a brilliant book

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Some people think books have to be one story but they're wrong; you can have as many short or long stories as you want in a book. You can even have poems or short pieces of writing.

Book Reviews are brilliant ways to share the books you've read. Anyone can write one and they're simple to do. You can print templates out from online, make one from a computer or even hand draw one but you need to remember always include the title and author of the book.