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Moko The Dolphin ~ Blake

Book 20/20

Genre - NZ Author
Moko the Dolphin By Andrea Skuse and Nikoleta Sekulovic

This book tells the story of Moko the dolphin. Where it came from, the story behind it and why it's so famous. The illustrations are amazing. There are facts about the bottle-nosed dolphin and tells you where this happened.

I enjoyed reading this book because I got to find out about the history of the east coast of the north island. I liked the illustrations in the book as they help picture Moko. I rate it a 9/10.

The Halfmen Of O ~ Blake

Book 19/20

Genre - NZ Author
The Halfmen Of O By Maurice Gee

The birthmark on Susan's wrist had two parts, each shaped like a teardrop. Susan and her cousin Nick never got on very well but the Susan's mark brought them to the land of O. They must save the world of O before it's too late...

I enjoyed reading this book because I shows what to people can do to a world if they work together. Some parts were confusing because of the customs in O. I recommend this to people who like books with portals to different dimensions. I rate it a 6/10.

The Fat Man ~ Blake

Book 18/20

Genre - NZ Author
The Fat Man By Maurice Gee

When a little boy stumbles upon the fat mans' hideout, his life is changed. He must do many things for the fat man. He then finds out about the fat man and why this is happening to him...

I enjoyed reading this because it has interesting twists. There is always something new going on. I recommend this to people who like the book Wonder. I rate it a 6/10.

The Rat-a-tat Mystery ~ Blake

Book 17/20

Genre - Realistic Fiction
The Rat-a-tat Mystery By Guid Blyton

Snubby, Diana, Roger and Barney were all looking forward to spending a winter holiday in a cosy old house in the mountains. Who was knocking at the door in the middle of the night? What was that noise coming from the kitchen?

I enjoyed reading this book because it shows that things are not always what they seem. It hooks you in in the beginning with the weird things happening. I recommend this to people who like forestry nd things that could happen there.  rate it a 7/10.

100 Facts on Pirates ~ Blake

Book  16/20

Genre - Informational
100 Facts on Pirates by A Certain Person

This book has everything about pirates that you need to know ranging from surviving a shipwreck to pirate plunder. There a quizzes to test your knowledge and names for the different swords pirates use.

I enjoyed this book because it has many facts and doesn't have the lies like on the T.V. I would recommend this to people who like life on the sea and pirates. I rate it an 8/10.

White Fang ~ Blake

Book 15/20

Genre - Classic
White Fang by Jack London

White Fang is a book about a wolf-dog hybrid. He was the only 1 out of the 5 tiny cubs to survive. All alone he must fight to survive; or be killed. White Fang was not prepared fir his cruel life ahead...

I enjoyed reading about this book because it shows you the food chain in a natural environment. It shows you what happens in a wolf pack but not in a boring way. I recommend this to people who like nature and vicious animals. I rate it a 6/10.

City Of Heavenly Fire-Isaac Robertshaw

City Of Heavenly Fire 9/10

Jace is faced with the challenges of Sebastian who has "paired" him with Jace who will hurt if Sebastian is hurt. Clary will have to sever the connection with an angels sword. During the process Jace is filled with Heavenly Fire and is immune to dark forces.

Eldest-Isaac

Eldest-10/10
Genre: Fantasy
Eragon and Saphira are being tracked down by the Razac and are forced to the Elven land to train. In the Elven land he meets another rider named Oromis adn he trains Eragon and Saphira with the ways of a rider. During a ceramony a dragon falls from the sky giving Eragon not only the looks of an Elf but the abilitys and the dragon says, "This is our final gift to you".

Colourless - Tiana Holloway

Colourless

Author: Izzy 

(Izzy_Winchester1864 on Wattpad )

Genre: Science Fiction

Every child's blood is red up until the age of 18. Once they are 18, a grand ceremony is held. Blood is drawn and the colour is recorded.
There are ten colours:
White = Government Work
Grey = The Military
Black = The Government Spies / Assassins
Yellow = The Highest Class
Orange = The Next Highest Class
Red = The Middle Class
Green = The Poor
Blue = The Slaves 
Purple = The Artists / Musicians / Authors 
Pink = The Celebrities

However, a whole knew concept of understanding about everything she believes in is uncovered for one girl when her blood is discovered to be Colourless.

Colourless follows an 18 year old girl who learns about the faults in her laws and society the hard way. She has gone from a struggling civilian to a warrior that only wants fairness and peace. She still struggles with traumatising times but all she wants is to avenge her people, the people who have been deemed freaks. She only seeks a future where their lives aren't controlled by the government.

I recommend Colourless to people that like a strong female lead that's also very witty. The main character is very relatable but also very unique. Even though there is a romance in the book it doesn't have a major part in plot. Colourless has a very unexpected plot twist that requires you to read the extended epilogue Colourful if you want to know the answer to a question it leaves. Some may think it is rushed but it is an overall good story which is interesting because I'm not a very big Sci-Fi reader. I give it a 10/10.

Tracers ~ Cameron ~

Tracers

Author: J.J Howard

Rating: 5/5

The book Tracers is a book about a boy named Cam who needs to make money fast to pay off his loan. But then, he falls into the world of parkour and then gets a job. He eventually pays off the loan so moves away and follows his dreams of parkour.

Brian's Winter ~ Cameron ~

Brian's Winter

Author: Gary Paulsen

Rating: 5/5

In summer Brian had to learn to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. He just survived the summer and now will have to face winter. He has to go against the freezing cold and still find food and water. Right before winter he shoots his biggest kill yet, a moose. Which would last him about 150 days. One night he heard popping noises go goes and looks to see what it was the next day. It turns out to be hunters and they take him home.

Keegan: The Mortal Instruments City of Ashes

This is the second book in the mortal instruments series. This book is in the fantasy and mysterious genre with quite a lot of action and suspense. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series  and maybe more by Cassandra Clare. I recommend this book to everyone who likes action and magic. I give it a 8/10

Are You Seeing Me ~ Cameron ~

Are You Seeing Me?

Author: Darren Groth

Rating 5/5

This book is about a girl named Justine and a boy named Perry. They are twins and before they go their separate ways they want to create the perfect memory. They go on a trip around Canada. They are having the time of their lives but neither of them are fully prepared for the seismic events that will rock their world.

The Hunger Games ~ Rana

The Hunger Games ~ by Suzanne Collins

13/20

Genre ~ Free Choice

Katniss Everdeen saves her 12 year old sisters life as she volunteers to take over her position as the District 12 girl tribute for the deadly Hunger Games. Along side her, Petta Mallark attends the Hunger Games as the boy tribute. As an individual they fight for survival as only one of them has the chance of survival. Within their time in the arena they face many challenges, make new friends and loss new friends. Can Katniss Survive the Hunger Games?

At the start of this year I read the first chapter of this book and thought it was boring so I read another book. A few months later I then pick up this book again and had another go and got sucked into the story. I absolutely loved this book and I thought is was very well written. I would give this book a 9/10.

Thomas/spike miiligan

 A CHILDREN'S TREASURY OF MILLIGAN
BY SPIKE MILLIGAN

The book is all of spike milligan's poems
This book covers milligans poems E.G:silly verses for kids, a book of milliganimals,the bald twit lion, unspun socks from a chicken's laundry,sir nobonk and startling verse for all the family. The poems are very interesting some of them are funny.my favourite poems are: can a parrot, tree-kill and ant and eleph-ant. one poem I didnt like is: the bittern. Over all the book was great and I recomend this and i rate it 10/10

Click ~ Rana

Click ~ by Eoin Colfer, Linda Sue Park, Nick Hornby, David Almond, Gregory Maguire, Deborah Ellis, Roddy Doyle, Margo Lanagan & Ruth Ozeki.

12/20

Genre ~ Realistic Fiction

This story was based on a photographers life. Gee Keane was a famous photographer who travelled the world and saw many things. Sadly one day he passed away. In his will he left a few gifts which were more revealed in the story. In this book there is 10 different story's about his life and how everything is how it is now in his families life. Each story is linked to one another and each revels a hidden secret. I enjoyed this book but sometimes it got a bit confusing. Overall I like reading this book and would give it a 7/10

Top Science Myths - Hannah

Tittle: Top Science Myths
Genre: Science
Book: 13/20

This book is about all different types and topics of science. I learnt lots of new interesting facts. One of my favourite facts I learnt was, Scientists say you have a one in 5,000 chance of been struck by lightning twice.

I think this book will be good and useful if your interested or needing to research about science. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend if you don't like science. I rate it a 7/10

Seven short stories - Hannah

Tittle: Seven short stories
Author: There were lot's
Genre: Short story
Book: 12/20

I didn't like reading this book full of short stories. I found the books really strange and kinda a waste of time reading. But that's my thoughts, anyway I rate this book a 6/10.

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Tittle: The girl in the converse shoes
Genre: Free Choice
Book: 12/20

A story about a Halloween party, where Miles gets a kiss from a girl with blonde hair, a pink tutu and bright pink converse shoes. The next 3 days Miles spent searching for the girl with blonde hair, a pink tutu and bright pink converse shoes, he didn't get much luck. Julie the girl that sits behind Miles, asks Miles to past something in a paper bag to Claire. Inside that paper bag was a pink tutu and Blonde wig. He look back down at Julie's shoes and there they were the bright pink converse shoes.

I quite enjoyed this book, I rate it a 10/10.

Martin Luther King JR (Civil rights leader) - Hannah

Tittle: Martin Luther King JR (Civil rights leader)
Genre: Graphic Novel
Book: 11/20

The Martin Luther King JR (Civil rights leader) book is about the difference of black and white people. There surroundings and society, the way 2 different coloured people can live a completely different life. Martin Luther King JR is a civil rights leader and he set out to change race and the effect it had. White were just white but every other shade of skin was stated "Coloured".

I think this book as a great meaning. I liked this book considering I don't really read comic format books that often. I rate this book a 9/10.

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Olympic games ~Josh~

This book is about  the Olympics games but only a specific topic and my favorite sport Athletics. In this book it is very interesting and has lots of facts and records and about the individuals events. My favorite event in this book is the 100m and 200m because it includes my idol Usain bolt and all the records he has broken over the year. One other thing that is included is some of the things that you may not seen on TV like an official forgetting how many laps they have done!!

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I rate this a 9/10 because its very interesting and is my favorite sport and I recommend it to any sports lovers

The wizard of oz - Lillian

The classical tail of the wizard of oz where Dorothy and Toto her dog get swept into a tornado and land in a new magical world, where they have to follow a yellow brick road to get to the emerald city and get home. they end up meeting a few friends along the way who need things from a wizard oz to. in the end they get home safely.

Book type: classic literature 

Just one more - Lillian

Just one more is a amazing book with a series of weird and wacky story's written by a famous new Zealand author Joy Cowley. the short stored can be about a horrible thing with feet, a gonna bird , and my tiger. I just love the different but random stores that Joy Cowley can come up with.

Book type: New Zealand author

Plague ~ Blake

Book 14/20
Plague by Michael Grant
Genre Free Choice

Plague is the fourth book in the Gone series. Sam and his friends have been in the FAYZ for almost a year now. They have survived the mutants, the famine, and lies. The plague started as a cough. It slowly grew worse - worse enough to have to burn it out. along with that, a revolution is about to change everything...

Plague is a great book as it leads you up to one big thing while another one is happening. Something new is always happening. I recommend this book series to anyone. I rate it a 9/10.

Fellowship of the Ring ~ Blake

Book 13/20
The Fellowship of the Ring by JR R Tolkien
Genre Fantasy

The Fellowship of the ring is a book about a young hobbit that has been given a task by Gandalf. He has to journey across the Middle-earth to destroy the ring of power to stop the Dark Lord.

This book was very boring at first but gets better as you get further into the book. I recommend this book to people who like adventures with made up creatures. I rate it a 5/10.

Through the woods - Paige

Title: Through the woods
Author: Emily Caroll
Genre: Collection of short stories

'Through the woods' has 5 horror short stories. After I started it, I couldn't put it down! Each story was unique and all of them made me jump. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes a little scare. I rate it a 9/10

My Second Life-Faye Bird-Nika Matich-17/20

Book-My Second Life
Author-Faye Bird
Genre-Science Fiction

I was Emma in my previous life now I am Ana.
Being Emma was perfect it was everything I
ever wanted, but now that I am Ana everything
has changed.My previous life haunts me, unsure
of what I exactly did I seek someone who I
previously knew to tell me.But will I really want
to now?

I loved this book it was mysterious and thrilling at
the same time, it intrigued me I wanted to read more.
I definitely recommend it to all.10/10

-Nika

Legend ~ Blake

Book 12/20
Legend by Marie Lu
Genre Realistic Fiction

Legend is a book based on a future war in between the Republic and the Colonies. (This is in America). June is a military prodigy because she was the only person that has ever gotten full marks in the trials. Day is a well known outlaw he steals things from the military that they are using to attack the Colonies. When June's brother gets murdered the first suspect is Day. June wants revenge on Day, but was it him?

I really enjoyed reading Legend because of how it reveals things but you don't really notice it. It has some major twists that could turn your opinion about a character around. I rate it a 10/10.

Stay ~ Blake

Book 11/20
Stay Where You are and then Leave by John Boyne
Genre Historical Fiction

Stay Where You are and then Leave is a book based in the time of the First World War. When the day for recruitment came around, Alfie's father signed up as quick as possible. When he went away, his family got more poor and didn't have the money to pay the bills and the mother was busy day and night. Then the letters stopped arriving and Alfie knew something was up. He needed his father back, but will Alfie find him in time?

This book has no boring parts so there is barely a good time to stop reading it. Stay Where You are and then Leave has many plot twists and makes you want to find out what happens next. I rate it an 8/10.

On Fire - Maia.

Genre - Science Fiction

Based on the Teen Wolf series, 'On Fire', written by Nancy Holder, tells the story of a teenage boy who has been bitten by a werewolf and is made to deal with life differently. With the help of his best friend, Scott McCall learns to protect people whilst also learning how to control his new powers. After Lydia, his girlfriends best friend, suspects Jackson is missing Scott feels obliged to help Lydia find her boyfriend. Whilst helping Lydia, Scott must also keep himself and everyone he loves safe from the Alpha werewolf. I enjoyed reading this book as I already watch the tv series. Although it was very different, it was good to read a different side of the story. 

Thomas garbes

this is a book of short stories. my favorite story was tale of the carpet people.tale of the carpet people is about tiny people that live in the carpet and the gentle draft is a hurricane force wind.The Munrungs are a tribe living in the Carpet, a vast landscape with its own peoples, creatures, villages, cities, fringes, and stories. When the dreaded Fray returns, wreaking havoc on the village, the Munrungs leave their ruined homes and take to the road. Snibril, younger brother of the village chieftain, proves his mettle in the adventures that follow. As explained in the author's note, The Carpet People came out in 1971, when Pratchett was 17. Before his British publisher republished it more than two decades later, he rewrote the book, which is now available for the first time in the U.S. The story is a bit of a hybrid, combining battles and philosophy with the occasional zing of wit (Snibril's stout-hearted but thick-headed brother is described by his fellow Munrungs as a man of few words, and he doesn't know what either of them means). Playful black-and-white line illustrations and full-color inserts (not available at time of review) round out the package. Sure to be sought after by Pratchett's fans, young and old, this adventure will also amuse children who have never heard his name

Agent 21 ~ Cameron ~

Agent 21

Author: Chris Ryan

Rating: 5/5

Zak Darke is a boy who becomes agent 21. His mission is to go to Mexico city and become friends with a boy named Cruz. Cruz’s dad is one of the richest people in Mexico because he is a drug dealer. Zak has to get evidence of Cruz’s dad being a drug dealer. Zak becomes friends with Cruz disguised as a boy named Harry Gold.  He gets the evidence and then escapes. Cruz’s dad's company is then shut down.

Five have a wonderful time ~ Cameron ~

Five have a wonderful time

Author: Enid Blyton

Rating ⅘

This book is about a girl named George and her dog, Timmy. They both go to see George's three cousins at a caravan field. They saw in the newspaper that two scientists have betrayed their country and gone to Germany (During World War 2). From their camping field they can see an old castle that they want to explore. One night they sit up on the hill and have dinner while watching the castle through some binoculars. Then they see a man at the castle window so the next day they go to see who the man was. They find out that the man was a prisoner and was one of the scientists. The other scientist kept him prisoner.

The Bane Chronicles - Tiana Holloway

The Bane Chronicles

Authors: Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson

Genre: Collection of Short Stories ( in this case short novellas )

It is not easy being Magnus Bane. As a warlock, he is often called upon to fix the problems of others. His life has been long, and his loves have been many. And Magnus has a way of being at the right place at the right - or perhaps wrong - time. The French Revolution, The Prohibition, the first great battle between Valentine and the New York Institute. . . Magnus was there, and usually in the middle of it. Magnus will never be able to tell all of his tales. No one would believe him. But these eleven stories shed a little light on his often inscrutable character. They are stories he probably wishes had never got out.

The Bane Chronicles is filled with Magnus Banes' adventures, sometimes one or both of his warlock friends, Ragnor Fell and Catarina Loss, accompany him. There's What really happened in Peru, which is the back story on why Magnus was banned from Peru which he briefly mentioned in the Mortal Instruments series. The Midnight Heir is where Magnus reunites with old friends, Will Herondale and Tessa Gray as well as one of two of there children, James Herondale. The stories also tells us that Magnus really likes having a pet monkey and cats he loves cats.

I recommend The Bane Chronicles to people that have read both The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices to understand a few but not many things though it is not necessary to.  It's filled with with sass, sarcasm and a bromance between Raphael Santiago and Ragnor Fell. I think The Bane Chronicles is definitely the comedic relief between The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices even if there is already enough sass is those series. I give it a 10/ 10.

A Winters Day in 1939 - Ethin

A Winters day in 1939 is about a boy named Adam who lives with his family. They were taken out of their home and put into a concentration camp in WW2. They moved around a bit and there is also a bit of drama.

I personally liked this book, being in my top 5. I would recommend it to anyone who likes war fiction, and historical fiction. Also a little bit of drama or mystery. I rate this a 8/10

Genre: Historical Fiction.

Brotherhood of Thieves, The Wardens: Keegan

Brotherhood of Thieves The Wardens Written by Stuart Daly
The book Brotherhood of Thieves is a great book filled to the brim of mystical creatures from Giants to pink and blue Dragons. The book is about a boy called Caspan living on the streets who robs people for money, Hes never been caught until one day he is corner off onto of a building and applauded by to guards at his climbing ability's. He then completes a challenge so he can join the brotherhood. He is then involved in many dangerous quests with his new found friends.

Great book again set in the middle ages, also I love that he rides to places on a dragon.
I reccomend this book to anyone and give it a 10/10

The Ruins of Gorlan: Keegan

Rangers Apprentice The Ruins of Gorlan: John Flanagan

The Rangers Apprentice book series is probably my most favorite book series I've ever read due to it being set in the middle ages, my favorite time period. This book is about a boy called Will and how he didn't get accepted into the battle school. He was devastated until he was asked to be the apprentice of the ranger Halt. Will and Halt go on many journeys together and kill and creature called a Kulkara.

Genre: Fantasy
Altogether amazing book and would definitely recommend to anyone who loves the middle ages or thrilling books. I give this book a 10/10

Keegan: Hatchet

Hatchet By Gary Paulsen

For me hatchet was a very good story having many life or death situations, I also liked how Brian never gave up even when there was a tornado that ruined everything. My favorite part was when Brian saw the wolf because wolves are my favorite animal. 

Gere: Realistic Fiction

Altogether great book and I am really looking forward to reading the next hatchet books The River, Brian's Winter, Brian's Return and Brian's Hunt. This receives a 9/10

Luna - Kendra

Book 9/20


Genre: Realistic Fiction

Luna tells the story of Regan and her brother Liam. But Liam is not like anyone else's brother, he's more like her sister. Laim is transgender and only Regan knows. It's been like this since they were young. But now Liam wants to show the world his 'girl' side, Luna. Regan thinks this is a bad idea and tries to talk Liam/Luna out of it but it dosen't work. Luna (or Liam) gets Regan fired from her babysitting job and shames her in front of the whole school. But when Luna/Liam sees how his sister really feels and the reaction of their father Liam feels hurt and decided to leave. When told this Regan forgives Luna and tells her to stay but Liam/Luna must go.

I enjoyed this story and liked the main idea of it. Though I didn't really like the ending. 8/10

Username: Evie - Tiana Holloway

Username: Evie

Author: Joe Sugg

Genre: Graphic Novel

Like anyone who feels the don't fit in, Evie dreams of a place of safety. When times are tough is a chance to escape from reality and be herself. But unknown to Evie her beloved father has been working tirelessly to create a virtual idyll just for her, and life as she knows it is about to be altered forever. Could this be the perfect world Evie had been longing for ? Or does the hardest journey still lay ahead.

Username: Evie follows a teenage girl who has struggles being the school outcast. Evie lives with her sick father because her mother passed when she was very young. When she finds something interesting on her laptop she enters a new world but it becomes something her father and everyone good don't want. Evie eventually finds her place in life.

I recommend Username: Evie to people who want a short but really good read that won't waste their time or if you simply want to read Joe's book. Username: Evie has an interesting plot line but a very good one. The art is absolutely incredible and makes it easy to imagine what the characters would look like.  I have been wanting to read Username: Evie and was not disappointed, I give it a 10/10.

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire-Isaac Robertshaw

Hogwarts is hosting the TriWizard tournament but the ministry of magic has decided that no one under 17 can enter. But that doesn't stop harry dreaming that he will be picked. And when the goblet of fire shoots his name out of it his future is now filled with dragons, dark wizards and almost certain death.

Genre: Fantasy

Ratings 10/10 Just your regular harry potter book. Awesome and filled with adventure.

Eragon-Isaac Robertshaw

This book is about a boy who finds a polished blue stone while hunting. He thinks it might bring him food for the winter as he is a poor boy. But when the stone brings a dragon he is suddenly brought into a world with dragon riders and unkillable shadows. His friend Brom will teach him about the magic riders can use and how to defend himself against these forces But the fate of the world lies in his hands.

Genre Fantasy

Rating 10/10 Amazing and thrilling

Through the Woods - Tiana Holloway

Through the Woods

Author: Emily Carroll

Genre: Graphic Novel/s

Through the Woods is a graphic filled with short horror comics. They are all beautifully illustrated and her writing is absolutely amazing. I'm not usually one for Graphic Novels but this was definitely one exception. I give it a 10/10 because of the illustrations and writing were both amazing and eery.

Out of the Easy - Tiana Holloway

Out of the Easy

Author: Ruta Sepetys

Genre: Historical Fiction

Out of the Easy is set against the vivid backdrop of 1950s new Orleans. 

Josie Moraine wants out of The Big Easy - she needs more than what New Orleans cam offer. know locally as a brothel prostitute's daughter, she dreams of life at an elite college, far away from here.

But then a mysterious death in the Quarter leaves Josie caught between her ambition and a clandestine underworld. New Orleans is luring Josie deeper in as she searches for the truth, and temptation beckons at every turn.

This novel is definitely not for people who can't handle mature topics such as brothels, prostitution and vulgar language. The author hooks you in from the beginning with the fact that Josie was only seven years old when her mother went to the brothel. I enjoy Ruta Sepetys' novels because they are beautifully written, descriptive, accurate and overall just great. I give it a 10/10.

The BFG ~ Rana

   

The BFG ~ by Roald Dahl
11/20
Genre ~ Classic Literature

Sophie is an orphan at a horrible orphanage in England. She absolutely hates it. One night Sophie was sneakily reading her book when she heard a loud noise. She quietly tiptoed out of bed to peep out the window. As she look out the window, she saw him, the BFG. Their eyes met each other then Sophie ran straight to her bed, trembling with fear. The BFG came leaping over to the window and snatched Sophie out of her bed and trotted of to his country with her. From that moment, Sophie's life had changed for the better. She had a great journey to giant country while she made new friends, met people she never thought she would met and did things she never thought she would do.

This book wasn't really challenging for me but I still really enjoyed. I would recommend this book to younger readers. I give this book an 8/10.

The Graveyard Book ~ Rana

The Graveyard Book ~ Neil Gaiman

10/20

Genre ~ Free Choice

Nobody (Bod) Owens is young boy who lives in a graveyard with both his parents being ghosts. Before living in the graveyard, Bod had a normal life until his true parents were murdered at night time. At the time of the murder, Bod was only 1 years old. That night, Bod crawled out of his cot down the stairs and outside onto the street to avoid getting murdered by the man Jack (the murderer). He crawled all the way to the graveyard where he met ghosts called Mr and Mrs Owens. They raised him for over 13 years. Bod had many adventures within the graveyard as well as making many friends and receiving  the gift of the graveyard.  There was only 1 major rule that Bod had to follow- NEVER LEAVE THE GRAVEYARD! Mr and Mrs Owens (with the help of Silas- a vampire) successful protected Bod from the man who was out to get him, until one day when Bod broke the rule and left the graveyard. From the minute Bod steeped out of the graveyard, his life was endanger. This book was confusing at first but then It was easier to understand. I would recommend this book to someone who likes a interesting fantasy book. I give it a 8/10.