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Year 8 2011 Literature Circle Review
 * Review by Lital Wiezman**

The Supernaturalist, by Eoin Colfer, is a Science fiction book, following the life of Cosmo Hill, a no-sponsor (orphan) in Satellite city, the City of the Future. Set some time around the third millennium, in a city filled with chemical smog and controlled by a giant satellite, this is the story of how Cosmo Hill comes to join the Supernaturalists. The unlikely group comprises of Stephan Bashkir, who trained with the police force; a 28 year old doctor the height of a toddler as a result of gene mutating experiments from birth, and the interesting Mona Vasquez, former member of one of satellite city’s many gangs. Together, they fight against the city pests: mysterious blue parasites that suck the life out of people, but can only be seen by a few individuals. The story is filled with mysteries, shifty characters, and unexpected twists. Among its themes are crime and justice, good versus evil, friendship, loyalty, trust and romance. It is a compelling, action filled story, written in a way that grabs the reader and doesn’t let go. Rated 9/10.


 * Review by Rochel Cyprys**

This book was written by James Patterson. It is in the fantasy genre because it is aboout aliens. There are a few themes for this book but th main theme i tthink is crime and justice. The main character is Daniel, an alien hunter. This is an interesting book. I dont think it is very original or unique and i dont think it as written incredibly well. I think it was a bit boring. I would probably recommend this book for people around the ages of 8 or 10. Thhis is one of those books that shouldn't be judged by its cover. i gove this book a 7 out of 10 because I think my younger sister may enjoy it and she is a picky reader but for me it seemed like one of the just-below-average books. Maybe you ill enjoy it but for me it was... not the best iv read- fa from it!


 * Review by Dina Wajsbort**

‘That Summer’ is written by Sarah Dessen. Genre: teenage fiction and realism. Theme: growing up. This book is about a girl named Haven who over the summer finds out the true about the past and starts seeing things from a different point of view. She admits to herself that things are never going to be the same again, and realises that she has grown up, even if she didn’t want to. I liked this book because it was a very light read but still was very detailed and had a deep meaning behind it. My rating: 7/10


 * Review by Annie Hersham**

A term in year seven was written by authors Anna and Mary K Pershall. The genre of this book is realism and some themes displayed in the book are: school life, friendship and bullying. The main character in this book is Kaitlin a girl going into year seven who wants to fit in with the "cool" girls and have a good future in high school. I didn't think this book was great or bad it was mediocre, because the book was a bit young for me and I didn't learn any new vocabulary. Although I can see why other people would like it because, it is something they can relate to as it goes on every day in high school. I would give this book a 4 out of 10.