Book Review: The Flower Fairies by Emily Rodda

The Fairy Realm Series
Series 1, Book 2
The Flower Fairies by Emily Rodda
Illustrated by Raoul Vitale

I have read book 1, The Charm Bracelet, but I'd rather tell you more about book 2 as it's the last one that I read, and it's even more exciting than book 1, which I thought was exciting, too.

A girl called Jessie visits the fairy realm where there are lots of fantastical creatures like fairies and elves.

Sometimes Jessie finds herself in difficulty in her adventures.

In one adventure they had to trick a griffin to get him away from Giff's house because the griffin was in his way.  A griffin is a creature that guards their treasure house.  But this time they were guarding other places. It's hard to trick a griffin because they are very good at guarding things.  Their plan was to persuade the griffins that they were all needed back at the treasure house to guard Queen Helena's precious wings.  Then they would leave the other places alone.  That is their plan.  But does it work and do they have any extra troubles along the way?

Jessie wants to wear some precious wings in this story because she wants to look nice for a school play where she gets to dance as the butterfly.  One of her friends is very jealous because she wants to be the butterfly.  You'll have to read the book to see what happens next.

I love this series of books because there are lots of adventures.  Once you've read the first book, you'll want to keep going and going.  It feels like you're one of the characters and that you're right there, seeing what's happening.

Review by Freya, Age 6 (Southern Highlands Home Education Group)

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The second version I read (a graphic novel by MARVEL, adapted by Nancy Butler and Hugo Petrus) is aimed more at teenagers.  It has a lot more detail and is only the slightest bit abridged.   For example Mr. and Mrs. Gardner don't have any children.  Because of all the pictures, you can see the expressions on their faces, which really gives you an idea of how the characters are feeling.

The audio book, which I have listened to, is not abridged, and has made me want to read the full novel in 2013, which is the 200th anniversary of the first printing of Pride and Prejudice.  I loved reading Pride and Prejudice and seeing what life would of been like back in the time of Jane Austen!

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Today I am writing a book review on a book called Red Dog. Red Dog is a story about a dog that is a stray dog in the Northern Territory. Red Dog finds a car driving to a town and he stands in front of the car to stop it. When the car stops Red Dog jumps into the car. Everyone loves Red Dog, they bet money on how fast he can eat a can of meat!! One night the people from the neighbourhood had a party and Nancy and John got engaged and said that Red Dog is going to be their dog from now on. In the morning John goes missing and Red Dog keeps looking from country to country to find him. This story is a sad story because RED Dog is looking for John for ages but can't find him. I recommend this book for 10+ years of age. Reviewed by Zoe Year 4G

Red Dog by Louis De Bernieres

Today I would like to review a book called Red Dog. Red Dog is about a dog called Red Dog because he is red and brown and hs owner was the whole town and he slept at a mans house called John. They did everything together. One night he went to sleep at his girlfriends house so John left Red Dog at his home. In the morning he was on his motorbike and crashed and died. Red Dog was waiting for John to come home but never did so he went right around the world looking for him he swam and ran as fast as he could to find him but never did now he is dying and needs help!!! Will Red Dog survive without John? I recommend this for year 5 girls and boys if you read this I hope you enjoy I know I did. Reviewed by Charlotte Year 4G

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Finders Keepers by Emily Rodda

At the moment we are reading Finders Keepers by Emily Rodda. The characters are patrick, Michal, Judith, Dene, Clare, Boopie and Lucky. The setting is at the house and at a game. The problem is that Patrick gets invited to a game show and he goes into another world. Patrick has to escape from his world through the barrier. Does Patrick get out? I recommend it to year 2 to year 6. I think it is a great book. Reviewed by Ben(yr4)