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Miss Startup

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.