Winning Balance by Shawn Johnson

This is an inspiring story about a pint-size American gymnast with a big smile and an even bigger heart. 'Winning Balance' is about a teenage girl named Shawn Johnson who has won many world titles in gymnastics, including a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The book is not only about her sport but also about her life. Although Shawn has a busy career she also likes to maintain a normal life outside of gymnastics. I recommend this book to the the people who like sports. I rate this book a 10/10. NBP

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

This book is an action-packed thriller. It is about a boy named Thomas who is dropped down into a maze. The maze is a horrible place to be, it is creepy,scary and dangerous. Thomas is a very fast runner who has to run the maze everyday to try and make a map of it. There are creepy grievers inside this maze who would love to rip you apart.

Alone On A Wide Wide Sea By Michael Morpurgo : Arthur Hobhouse was an orphan, like many others who was sent on a ship to Australia. He even found a new friend on the way called Marty. They were sent on a bus to Cooper's Station where he had to work never ending hours for greedy man called Piggy Bacon. They eventually escaped from Piggy Bacon's claws and found a new home with Aunt Meg and all her little creatures. Soon, Arthur discovered his love for the sea.

The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Boscombe Valley Mystery is a Sherlock Holmes book about man named McCarthy killed near a lake with a blunt instrument.Sherlock is asked to come investigate by Mrs Turner as James McCarthy (McCarthy's son) is accused. Everyone thinks James is guilty as he had a fight with his father just before the murder. Sherlock investigates and discovers the true murderer.

I really enjoyed this book as it unlike most Sherlock Holmes books is not based in London so I am going to to rate this 10/10

Farm Boy- Michael Morpurgo

This Michael Morpurgo's book is about a small boy, around fifteen, living on a farm with his grandpa. Although this would not appeal to most fifteen year old boys, he loves it as his grampa tells him stories about him and his family. He told him about him going to war with his favourite horse and adventures he had to overcome. I didn't really like this book as it was boring and there was only one good scene. I would recommend it to boy under ten years old as it was quite childish. I would rate this book 7/10, I would have only given it 5/10 if it wasn't for a good ending.

Uglies

"uglies" is an interesting story set in a future dystopian world. where being "pretty" is the number one priority. Although the story is science fiction the feeling and thoughts of the characters are relatable and understood. the plot is gripping and something is always happening. The setting of this story is also unique. I would give this story seven out of ten. it was terrible

Brian O Driscoll

This book begins with Brians early years,and tells the story of how he became a rugby legend. When he was in primary school he did not know what rugby was,and his hero at the time was Mark Hughes,the legendary footballer. He only learnt what rugby was when he went to secondary school in Blackrock College. Thats when he discovered his love of rugby. I would rate this book 9 out of 10.