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Each half-term we have a class reading book which is read to children at the end of the day. At the end of the half-term the children create reviews about the books they have read.
Below are the reviews of the books which have been read in The Spring Term
Reception:
The First Hippo on the Moon
Felicity – “All of the hippos argus that they’re the first one on the moon, it’s funny”
The Smartest Giant in Town
Harley – “I liked it because the giant was so big and kind”
Aliens Love Underpants
Alessio – “I love the book because it’s been really good!”
Year 1:
Best Friends
Phoebe – “I enjoy this book because it’s all about friendship”
Cliffhanger
Jackson – “I liked this book because they went to a park and a zip line which I love”
Year 2:
Paddington
Ava – “I love reading about Paddington’s adventures, they’re funny!”
James and the Giant Peach
Evie-Lou – “I love the story of the giant flying peach! It’s great!”
Year 3:
Sleepover Takeover
Demi-Leigh – “I like the book because it’s funny and has an investigation in it”
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Jack – “I love this book because I love the characters. My favourite is Flicher because he keeps getting himself into trouble but doesn’t get told off!”
Year 4:
Matilda
Ellie – “I love it! My favourite character is Miss Trunchball because she’s funny and evil”
Mia – “My favourite part is when Matilda puts glue in her dad’s hat”
Year 5:
The Windrush Child
Gracie – “I love how Miss stops the story on a cliff-hanger, it makes me want to read more!”
Sophie – “My favourite character is Benjamin because he’s the author too!”
Year 6:
The Windrush Child
Jayden – “I love the story of the boat to England but he doesn’t like it at first! I’m excited to read what happens next!”
Into the Sideways World
Mason – “I love how they go into a perfect world where everything they want exists, this is why it’s called the Sideways world!”
Scavengers
Samuel – “I love it because it’s an adventure story and I love adventures”
Below are the reviews of the books which have been read in The Autumn Term
Year 1:
A Selection of Fairy Tales
"My favourite was The Trickle Tree because there was magic in it" - Freddie
Year 2:
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
"I liked it because I think I'm like the owl" - Zack
"My favourite part was when the owl thought he saw Santa, but it was an old lady" - Isla
The Magic Faraway Tree
"I'd give it a 10/10 because it has lots of funny bits in it" - Willow
Year 3:
The Iron Man
"My favourite character was the dragon as he was evil" - Riley
"My favourite part was when the Iron Man went into the water because he didn't know what would happen to him" - Ava
"It's been fun learning about who the Iron Man was" - Olly
Year 4:
The Boy at the Back of the Class
"It was funny because there was a boy who kept giving lemon sherbets to the new boy" - Lilly-Anna
"I'd give it a 9/10 because the pictures and words are funny" - Thomas
Year5:
The Ice Monster
"My favourite part was when the child isn't supposed to be in the museum, but she gets caught" - Nixon
"I'd give it 8/10 because it's not my favourite book, but it's a great book" - Phoebe
Year 6:
Tom's Midnight Garden
"My favourite part has been learning about Tom living with his auntie" - Brooke
"There are some really funny, interesting parts early on in the book" - Mason
The Witches
"The Witches is good but a bit scary! It's nice to listen to at the end of the day" - Seanna
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
"I love it because I'm a big fan of Harry Potter. My favourite character is Hermione because she's the cool one" - Ruby