What We’re Reading!

As part of our championing of reading, pupils are sharing what they have been reading recently, reviewing the great, the ones to avoid and the un-put-down-able. This will be a weekly segment in the newsletter – perfect for suggestions at home or ideas for Christmas presents!

Emily Dai 

The Da Vinci code 

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Amazing book but some bits are confusing. I recommend it because it’s plot is addictive.
This is a murder mystery with lots of codes and symbolism, where a man is murdered and he leaves some clues for the protagonist to find. The ending is very good but it is predictable from an early stage. 

Joseph N 

Act of Oblivion 

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Historical fiction about the escape of Charles I’s regicides. 

Exciting at parts but sometimes slow moving. I would recommend if you are interested in history. 

Amara H 

Girl in Pieces 

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It’s good but there’s not really a plot she’s just talking about her life before the mental hospital and what happens every day. 

I recommend it because it’s an easy read and its interesting 

Amaya D 

The Catcher in the Rye 

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Very engaging narrator. 

I would recommend it as it is very interesting to hear all the narrators opinions. 

I wouldn’t recommend it as some people find the storyline a bit boring, it is about a 17 year old boy who has been expelled from many boarding schools. Set in the 1950’s.