Student review - Agent Nomad

Agent Nomad by Skye Melki-Wegner

Reviewed by Brodie Rabbas (8 Realino)

Agent Nomad is about a girl called Natalie who has the one-in-a-million ability to see people’s quintessences – their magical abilities and how they are using them.

She is a normal 15 year old before starts working for HELIX – a secret agency who protects normal people from evil people that feed off everyone’s magical essences.

Natalie’s ability is both very useful for HELIX, but makes her a target. Can she learn to master or powers before the Inductors manage to kill her?

Why I finished it: I finished it because it drew me into the book. I never wanted it to end, or put it down.

I’d recommend it to: I’d recommend it to anyone who likes spy stories, and anyone who like stories set in Australia

I rate this read: ««««« - OMG it was amazing

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Student book reviews

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children

by Ransom Riggs

Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children is a strange book about an ordinary boy named Jacob. Jacob learns about his grandfather's extraordinary past, and it turns out that Jacob is not as normal as he thought he was.

Why I picked it up: I heard about the movie coming out and it looked interesting, so I wanted to read the book before I watched it.

Why I finished it: Because it was so strange, that it made me want to keep reading. I also loved the characters.

I'd recommend it to: Anyone who enjoys supernatural books, and ones about family and friends.

I rate it:


Year 7 student

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

by J.K. Rowling

19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts. The main character is Albus Severus Potter, Harry's middle child, and his battles with being a teenager.

Why I picked it up: I was the first one in the library to see it.

Why I finished it: EVERYTHING!

I'd recommend it to: Fantasy fans

I rate it:


Abigail Valentine Rawlins (9 Beltran)

Student book reviews

Fangirl
by Rainbow Rowell

Fangirl is about a girl named Cath going to college. She and her twin had always shared everything, they were a packed deal, but when they got to college it all changes.

Why I picked it up: My mum gave it to me as a present.

Why I finished it: It was really hard to put down. It always had me hooked.

I'd recommend it to: Anyone who is up for a book filed with love, adventure and fan fiction.

I rate it:


Year 8 student

Time Traveling with a Hamster

by Ross Welford


This book is about a kid named Al Chaudhury who lives with his mum, step-dad and step-sister. On his 12th birthday he gets a letter from his dead dad to go back in time to save him. Now Al, and his pet hamster, have to travel back and forward in time to save Al's dad.

Why I picked it up: My teacher recommended it to me.

I'd recommend it to: People who like adventure books

I rate it:


Emily Hurst (7 Carroll)

Calling all book reviewers

The ILC would love to start publishing YOUR book reviews. After all, the best way to find your next
great read is to ask a friend. So we want students to start recommending books for other students.

Book reviews don't have to be long, or hard to write. If you are not sure where to start try the following formula:

• What was it was about: No spoilers please! What sort of book was it, how did the plot start? (maybe about 50 words)
• Why I picked it up: what attracted you to the book? e.g good cover? genre? recommendation? (1-3 sentences)
• Why I finished it: what was good about it? characters? style of writing? action? (1-3 sentences)
• I'd recommend it to: a friend? people who enjoyed a particular book?  (1-3 sentences)

  Give it a star rating:
    1 star = Didn't like it
    2 stars = It was ok
    3 stars = I liked it
    4 stars = I really liked it
    5 stars = OMG it was amazing

We are happy to give you the credit, and publish your name. Or, if you are shy, you can remain anonymous - it is your choice (let us know).

email your book reviews to Mrs Kelleher (kelleherr@)