In the Summer term we asked students and staff to tell us about their favourite books. We had over 150 suggestions and all the comments are shown here.
Our top three authors were
Jacqueline Wilson with 24 votes
J.K.Rowling with 22 votes
J.R.R.Tolkien with 11 votes
Our top six books were
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (10 votes)
Double Act (6 votes)
The Story of Tracey Beaker (6 votes)
Where's Wally? (5 votes)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (4 votes)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (4 votes)
Voting took place before the fifth Harry Potter book was published
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Homecoming Queen by John Hall
Brilliant, it kept my interest. I couldn't put it down. Good description of
the characters and a super plot. It is based on an American teenager and her
friends.
Jessica Hynes - Year 7
Rat Catcher by Ryan Price
Good type (SAS) like blurb.
Adam Mansell - Year 7
Something Wicked This way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Every 13 year old boy should read it! It starts slowly like a poem, but then
gains speed, goes out of control into dodgy areas and then back onto a track
at the end. But a different track!
Dafydd Richards
Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
It is exciting!!!
Josh C.and Josh H. - Year 7
Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan
It is interesting and that is what I'm reading now.
Matthew Bartlett - Year 7
Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding
Because this could have been written about me at the time of reading it! ! !
Karen Morris
Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
Good front cover and very good cliff-hanger for the last book.
Lawrence Baldwin - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
Because it is magical and fantastic and superb!
Jamie Longley - Year 7
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
I don't read that much but Stormbreaker gets you hooked.
Chris Organ - Year 7
The Amber Spyglass by Phillip Pullman
It is the third book of a fascinating and exciting series called ‘His
Dark Materials’. A fitting ending to an amazingly brilliant trio of books!
A must read!
Stephen Puddicombe - Year 7
The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline
Wilson
Because it is a good book and it is funny and it does not get boring.
Laura Brown - Year 7
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I loved it when I was about 6 or 7 (still do actually!). It pointed the way
towards Emily Bronte and ‘Wuthering Heights’ - one of my many other
favourites.
Caroline Rush
Girls In Love by Jacqueline Wilson
It's really funny and it's about really cool things.
Soph Ash and Helly Smith - Year 7
Invasion of the Body Squeezers - Parts 1 and 2 by R. L. Stein
It's interesting and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It has lots of great
twists in the tale all the way through, but the best one is at the end of part
2!
Alastair Roberts - Year 7
Time and Again by Jack Finney
This is a wonderful story of the time travel via hypnosis into the New York
of 1890's with authentic photographs of the time.
Sue Shepherd
The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson
It is a good book and funny and it is for any age. You can read it many times
because it never gets old and also gets funnier each time.
Gemma Hughes - Year 7
Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
It's like a real life story. It makes me think.
Grace Molloy and Tabby Kelly - Year 7
Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz
Keeps you in suspense. You don't know what's going to happen. It's very exciting.
The author keeps you guessing. You think the main character is going to die.
Francis Stirrup - Year 7
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Makes more sense of King Arthur than Mallory.
Joy Sullivan
The Lottie Project by Jacqueline Wilson
Because it's about 2 different times and it has a happy ending.
Katie McClure - Year 7
Stars and Planets by M Hill
Because of the planets and stars being good.
Tom O'Donnell - Year 7
Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz
The book is filled with chills and kills! The book is like a safety blanket,
you can't put it down! I think it's great how MI6 have hired a mini-James Bond,
although his name is Alex!
David Sly - Year 9
It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers by Louise Rennison
I like this book because it's funny and it's like my life in a way.
Marty Brown - Year 7
Band Of Brothers by Stephen E Ambrose
The story shows compassion, jealousy, anger, hate, mistrust and friendship in
the story of the battle for Normandy beaches.
William Browne - Year 7
Gone With The Wind by Margaret
Mitchell
For the thwarted love affair between a tempestuous Southern belle and a Gentleman
from Charleston, who really could give a damn but she could only think of that
tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.
Linda Pike
Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson
I'm a twin.
Alex McKae - Year 7
Stars and Planets by M Hill
Because it is interesting inside the book.
Ashley Symonds - Year 7
The Christmas Tree Full Of Stories (Anthology)
This book is full of stories. It's really good because people help each other
and it is really funny.
Ellena Northcott - Year 7
Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson
It's a magical book of adventure. It reminds of me. They are cheeky and I like
their attitude.
Jessica Richards - Year 7
Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore
Excellent story content set in a bygone age.
G. Goodwin
Dare Game by Jacqueline Wilson
Because I find it interesting and it's a good book.
Sasha Burford - Year 7
Captain Underpants and the Attack Of The Talking Toilets by Dave Pilkey
It is funny and it is good. YAY!
Thomas Bettley - Year 7
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
Because it's good.
William Statford - Year 7
The Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
It's good.
William Maron - Year 7
Side Walk by Tom Bettley
I like it.
Matt Bond - Year 7
Stormchaser by Chris Riddle
It is an adventure and is exciting. It has many monsters that amaze you.
Lawrence Cameron - Year 7
The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
Tracy is very naughty like me.
Samantha Perkins - Year 7
Waiting For Anya by Michael Morpugo
It made me feel like I was the main character. It was very sorrowful.
Victoria Hamblen - Year 7
Bart by Matt Groening
It's funny and it tells you about the characters.
Georgia Banks - Year 7
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Because it's a really good story.
Joshua Keating - Year 7
The Story Of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
Because she gets into lots of trouble, but pretends to be so good. Also I like
it because you see what it is like in a foster home.
Laura McRae - Year 7
The Lottie Project by Jacqueline Wilson
It's interesting and it tells you about history. It's funny.
Sinead Croxon - Year 7
Bob the Builder by Angelina Ross
Because I love Bob. He's so manly! And muscular!
James Kent - Year 9
I Am David by Anne Holm
I like this book because it is interesting. It is about a boy who escaped from
a concentration camp. He goes all the way from Germany to Denmark to find his
mum.
Matt Hopkins - Year 9
Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
Because it's good and it is the only book I've read.
Jack Blakeman - Year 9
Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson
I like Double Act because I love books with twins and I'd love to be a twin.
Aisha Butler - Year 7
The Lord Of the Rings: The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
The book is greatly more epic than Book 1. It is full of adventures and has
some incredible twists in it. It is completely unpredictable. You want to read
on! NO! You have to read on!
Bobby Foley - Year 9
The Return of The Native by Thomas Hardy
Wonderfully rich language with great use of nature. A passionate and moving
novel!
Tom Wiffen
The Sneezing Dog by Enid Blyton
It is a good story about how humans treat dogs and what would happen if dogs
treated humans like that. Very fun to read and very informative.
Emily Overs - Year 8
A Sense of Belonging by Erica James
It was a very 'gentle' read - good to pick up at the end of a day! Like most
of her books, this one is set in and around South Cheshire - as this is my home
area it's easy to picture the locations mentioned. I've enjoyed all of her books,
but there was something about this one that gave it the edge - perhaps the title
is telling me something about where, deep down, I feel I should be!!
Trish Tedstone
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
It's a good book!
Tom Ellis - Year 12
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Good book, exciting, Gothic and an old fashioned horror.
Chris Wasyliw- Year 12
Down under by Bill Bryson
Tres funny
Alex Bennett - Year 12
The Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
It's fantastic!
Shannon Tarulli - Year 12
1984 by George Orwell
It was written in the 1940's and has many modem day truths about 'Big Brother'
and the control of the Governments.
James Wilson - Year 12
The Weird Stone Of Brisengamen by Alan Garner
With this book I have managed to slip away from reality into this world of excitement
and adventure. All of the characters have their own links with real life feelings,
whilst at the same time, they create sense of passion in what they do and how
they go about it. A truly wonderful read.
Rob Woodward - Year 12
The Crow Road by lain Banks
It begins with a bang and ends with an exclamation mark, taking you on a journey
with Prentice McHoan as he discovers his family history - past,
present and future. .
Margaret Mary McNeill
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
This book gives a fun perspective into the male (apparently accurate) mind.
The 'top fires' are also a great talking point at parties!
Cilla James
Tunnels of Blood by Darren Shan
It's a brilliant book about vampires and monsters that will thrill the reader
until the end.
Emily O'Brien - Year 8
The Wizard Of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin
This is the first book of an extraordinary series in which Ged, an adolescent
wizard with a chip on his shoulder, becomes the greatest mage of all. The magic
of Earthsea is based on the power of names, so language is very important. If
you read it aloud it sounds like an epic poem.
Henrietta Butler
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
This book was written in the 1950's and reading it 50 years on, I can see what
an incredibly futuristic novel this was. Reading it now in 2003, it is obviously
purely fictitious, but if I had been reading it when it was initially published
it would have been very scary, almost a groundbreaking prediction. The book
kept me gripped and there was no cliche happy ending. This is what I liked about
it. It was horrific, if not a realistic account of being a prisoner of a war
in a world ruled by dictators. This is why it is my favourite book.
Rowan Lewis - Year 10
Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz
It is about a MI6 secret agent boy who investigates murders!! It is exciting.
Jonathan Atkinson - Year 7
Northern Lights by PhiIip
Pullman
Being drawn into a world you could have never imagined. Exciting; inspiring
and shocking!
Deborah Maloney
Frank Skinner's Autobiography
It's really funny
Alfie Moran - Year 13
Double Act by JacqueIine Wilson
The reason why I have chosen this book is because I love books with twins. I
think it's really interesting.
Aisha Butler - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. RowIing
It is great!
Nuala Darke - Year 8
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
The characters become your friends and whatever happens to them feels like it's
part of your life.
Judy Vertannes
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
This book is action packed and has a weird twist!
Kris Head - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
I love listening to this story on tape.
Stephen Parsons - Year 8
Double Act by JacqueIine Wilson
It is great to read and is so interesting that you will want to read it again.
Stephanie Hodges - Year 8
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
A childlike, imaginative adventure with an unlikely and amusing hero who wins.
There is a wise, old and reassuring sage - Gandalf. The book includes childlike,
yet trustworthy observations of human characteristics. My imagination just kept
going on. Who could equal such a world? It has stood the test of time. You could
miss it on the shelf. It has been there for so long, but take another look,
it is well worth it.
Boris Simmonds - Year 7
The Lottie Project by Jacqueline Wilson
This is a great book to read.
Aisha Butler - Year 7
Fireweed by Jill Paton Walsh
It is explosive and set in wartime London.
Jamie Martin - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
This book is action packed and funny.
Kris Head - Year 8
Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Three generations of extraordinary Chinese history - the book evoked every possible
human emotion, horror, pity, admiration, terror, joy... I could not put this
book down!
Sue Rogers
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
The reason why I like this book is because the story is adventurous and it's
Harry's first year at Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry.
Rhiannnon Atkins - Year 7
George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
I like this book because it reminds me of when I was small because I mixed everything
together.
Robert Wasley - Year 7
Terminal Chic by Chloe Rayban
This is my favourite book because it's about a girl who falls in love with a
boy who is from the future. This is a great book for 10 to 13 year olds.
Pauline Mulenga - Year 7
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
I like this book because it is full of drama and action and I like the author.
Declan Smith - Year 7
Double Act by Jacqueline Wilson
The characters are just like me.
Ellie Northcott - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I think it is interesting because it is funny.
Ashley Simmonds - Year 7
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
I chose this book because my mum bought this for me for my birthday. It is a
great book.
Sam Smales - Year 7
Funny Stories 2 by Jeremy Strong
It is very funny. It is a mixture of different stories and they go on lots of
adventures.
Georgia Banks - Year 7
Dear Olly by Michael Morpurgo
She likes to ride horses.
Zara Burford - Year 7
Mossflower by Brian Jacques
Mossflower is a very dramatic book. It is about evil vermin fighting good creatures.
I chose this book because it is funny, a fantasy and full of freedom fighters.
Tom Stanley - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
I think this book is interesting because it is action packed.
Ashley Simmonds - Year 7
Where's Wally? by Martin Handford
This is a great book because you need good eyes!
Ben Nash - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I like the characters and the film.
Samantha Perkins - Year 7
Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore
Everything you could want in one novel, mystery, crime, romance, revenge and
an ending that is unforgettable.
Tim Jeffree
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit is my favourite book because I like the adventure and fighting.
Joe Cowdell - Year 7
Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz
It is action packed, violent and scary.
Timothy Jeffree
Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
I love this book because it is an adventure.
Zara Burford - Year 7
The Simpsons - Matt Groening
It is funny and my Uncle gave it to me.
Adam Dix - Year 7
A Swarm In May by William Mayne
Good plot and description.
Olivia Jeffree - Year 9
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
It is funny throughout the book and has a fantastic twist at the end.
Jessica Williford
Winnie The Pooh and Tigger Too by A. A. Milne
This book is funny and I really like Piglet and Tigger.
Deanna Price - Year 7
The Story Of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
I've chosen this book because I like the book and I saw this on T.V. one day.
Louise Flanagan - Year 7
The Lord Of The Rings - The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
The book and movie are excellent and I can't wait until it comes out on video.
Louie Whelan - Year 7
The Simpsons by Matt Groening
It is funny and I really like the characters.
Darren Wooldridge - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
I like this second book because it is very exciting, inventive and adventurous.
It has great ideas.
Nicholas Henderson - Year 7
Bad Girls by Jacqueline Wilson
This is a funny book and it is about bad and naughty girls.
Clare Whitfield - Year 7
The Christmas Tree Of Stories (Anthology)
It is a good book because it is about Christmas and the snow.
Ellena Northcott - Year 7
Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer
I like it because the fairies kick butt.
Raul - Year 7
Where's Wally? by Martin Handford
It is good when you are looking and it is fun.
Brogan Baker - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
This is easy to read and it is an interesting story about magic.
Sam Rhodes - Year 8
Where's Wally? by Martin Handford
It is fun and it racks your brain and there is no reading!
Ashley Ward - Year 7
The Breadwinner by Deborah Ems
It was a real insight into the life of refugees and the tragedy of war on a
personal level.
Katie Lee
Video Rose by Jacqueline
Wilson
It is about a girl called Rose and she is in her 6 week holiday and she is watching
videos all the time. One day she went to the shop to go and get a video, but
it was closed and she started crying. A great book to give you ideas for the
summer holiday!
Kelly Towmey - Year 7
How To Catch Fairies by Gilly Sergieo
I like this book because it is about fairies and I am interested in them. This
book, like fairies is magical!
Sinead Croxon - Year 7
Where's Wally? by Martin Handford
My favourite book is Where's Wally because it is good fun to do!
Scott McGuiness - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I bought this book with my birthday money and it is magical!
Jamie Longley - Year 7
A Boy Called It by Dave Pelzer
This is a true story and I like true stories.
Reuben Haile - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I really like it.
Andy Carvalho - Year 8
The Story Of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
I love the character of Tracy because she is naughty, just like me!
Samantha Perkins - Year 7
Winnie The Pooh and His Friends Too by A. A. Milne
This book is funny and I really like the character of Winnie The Pooh.
Clare Whitfield- Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I like this book because more things happen and it's like you know what is going
to happen next.
Rhiannon Atkins - Year 7
Lion in The Gateway by Mary Renault
It is a book that has a deep plot and a long adventure. The characters have
strong personalities.
Guy Bradbury - Year 8
The Story Of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
This is quite a funny book.
Emily Nash - Year 8
Where's Wally? by Martin Handford
It is very good to try to find Wally.
James Smith - Year 7
Harry Potter (All of them!)
by J. K. Rowling
All of these books are very good.
Reece Baker - Year 7
Bad Girls by Jacqueline Wilson
This book is really funny and I like her books.
Deanna Price - Year 7
Mates, Dates and Mad Mistakes by Cathy Hopkins
I like this book because it has the details of teenage life in it.
Robyn Fowler - Year 8
Fireweed by Jill Paton Walsh
This is a great book about London in the Second WorId War.
Liam Rooney - Year 8
Ali G's Autobiography
It is really funny and clever.
Danielle Weir - Year 8
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
It is a really interesting story.
Harry Lawlor - Year 8
Animal Ark, Dolphin Diaries - Under The Stars by Lucy Daniels
This book cares about the dolphins and helps you to find out information. Stephanie
Brazier - Year 8
The Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
This book is adventurous and there is lots of action.
Chad Kiely - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
This is fun, good, exciting and mysterious.
Rhys Topping - Year 8
The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx
I chose this book because the title invoked images of stormy days. The book
created the landscape of this isolated community in a beautiful way, as well
as being rich in human life. Very absorbing.
Ray Pass
Fireweed by Jill Paton Walsh
I like to hear about the kind of things this book is about, like war and cities.
Mark Brown - Year 8
Diggers by Terry Pratchett
I like this book because it is about little people.
David Abderrahim -Year 7
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
It is interesting and it is about dinosaurs.
Chris Burge - Year 7
Buddy by Nigel Hinton
It is an exciting book
Pepe Sangiovanni - Year 7
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
I love it!
Dominic Gray - Year 7
The Lord of the Rings and the Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
It was really interesting.
Josh Holloway - Year 7
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
A tale of love, hate, happiness, hope, tears and laughter. A beautifully happy
ending. Anne was everything I wanted to be at this age.
Sarah Holmes
The Lord of The Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
I like the Orcs, Helm's Deep and the elf men.
Chris White - Year 7
Bart Files by Matt Groening
This book is funny and tells you about the characters and shows you what
it is like to go behind the scenes. It is all about my favourite cartoon
in the world.
Georgia Banks - Year 7
The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson
I think she is really funny.
Abigail Ellis - Year 8
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
This book is about legends, myth and fantasy.
Eddie Smith - Year 8
Fireweed by Jill Paton Walsh
This is about evacuees.
Rafaella Fernandez - Year 8
The Lord of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
I love the characters.
Josh Holloway - Year 7
Mary-Kate and Ashley by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
This book is about what Mary-Kate and Ashley do and all of their experiences
together.
Shareena Toth - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling
I really, really enjoyed this book.
Tom Byrne - Year 8
Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors
by Cathy Hopkins
This book has the average teenage life in it!
Jodie Sanagan - Year 8
Bradman's Best by Roland Perry
Inspires you to play the game of cricket.
Lloyd Watts - Year 12
Christine by Stephen King
It was scary, creepy and really enjoyable.
Edith Kaze - Year 12
The Catcher In The Rye by J. D. Salinger
Absolutely awesomely entrancing - couldn't put it down.
Gerard Moore - Year 13
The Other Side Of The Dale by Gervaise Phinn
The anecdotes and poems reminded me of why I am a teacher.
Helen Stenson
Lady Of Hay by Barbara Erkskine
The author combines the tension of a modern day thriller with a fantastic historical
novel. Both plots intertwine and create a book which is compulsive and captivating.
Vicki Nield
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
It's such a gripping book, packed with danger and suspense.
Dan Cuffe - Year 8
Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
Vicky Angel is my favourite book because in some ways you can relate to it,
as many of us have lost loved ones. This book doesn't only help with grieving,
but with self-esteem and confidence.
Lizzie Davies - Year 8
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
It has got adventure, emotions and all sorts! It's just awesome!!
Liza and Fiona - Year 12
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
‘The Hobbit’ is a book containing countless adventures of exciting
plots. The book creates a good atmosphere for the reader, which means it has
great inspirational properties.
Guy Bradbury - Year 8
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