The Kite Rider

This book is a very interesting and complex book. If you enjoy an ancient tale, an exciting adventure or a challenging novel, you will love this book. This book is filled with action, drama and the truth. I found this book was very confusing and very challenging. It is suitable for older grades such as Year 5, Year 6 and Year 7.
This author has used a very descriptive technique that makes you want to read on and keep you interested. The way she has put together the tale is very complex.
This book is set in 13th century Ancient China, a place where anything is possible by anyone. Haoyou discovers the views, noise and scents of Ancient China that fills his mind with different senses of the world and what can happen.
Haoyou and his widowed and medium cousin Mipeng go on an exciting and amazing adventure travelling on The Jade Circus. I think this book gives you the message that in the world you should show respect to everyone. (Recommendation by Connie, Year 5)

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz by Frank L Baum was first published in 1900. It is often called the first American fairy tale. There are actually 14 books in the series - the last one was written in 1920. You may read these books on-line at http://www.halcyon.com/piglet/books1.htm